Blog entries posted during May 10
Wed 26 May 2010
Bank Holiday weekend - what to wear
Got your Bank Holiday weekend plans sorted but not sure what to wear? We're here to help.
Ibiza opening parties
The hottest Ibiza clubs, including Es Paradis, Pacha and Space, will be warming up the decks for the start of our favourite party season.
What to wear: The dance floor is your catwalk and opening nights offer the perfect opportunity to showcase your new summer party dresses. Go for bright and bold graphics, such as the pleated strapless dress, jewelled strapless ruched dress or strapless sweetheart dress. Team denim hotpants with a printed vest as you sip cocktails by the pool, and dress to impress on the beach with our gold bikini or best-selling leopard frill bikini.
Lady Gaga @ the O2
London will be going gaga for a certain eccentric singer on 30 May as the Lady of pop performs at the O2 arena.
What to wear: Get loud and creative with your style in homage to Gaga. Pixie Lott's oversized animal-print dress is, of course, fit for a pop princess and you're guaranteed to stand-out in our sequin jumpsuit - now reduced to just £40 from £75! Sadly we don't sell telephone or Kermit the frog headpieces...
Retail therapy
Three whole days to shop with the girls - bliss! Check out our store finder for your nearest Lipsy store.
What to wear: Keep cute and comfy in a LWD - try the Pixie pom-pom dress, bandeau tiered dress or Broderie Anglaise dress (as seen on Pixie herself and The Saturdays' Mollie) or a floral print dress - we've got some beauties in the sale so you can start your Bank Holiday shopping right now! We love the tiered bow back dress or the rose bow back dress, now just £20 and £25 respectively!
Eurovision/pre-club party
Yes, it's that time of year again - get set for the campery that is the Eurovision Song Contest! The final will be held in Olso on Friday 29 May, to be sprinkled with the cheeky humour of the fabulous Graham Norton. Let's hope UK entry Josh Dubovie makes it that far, singing Pete Waterman and Mike Stock's song 'That Sounds Good to Me'.
What to wear: Keep it casual but chic in skinnies and a lace body or beaded peacock top (we spotted Carrie wearing a similar sequined tee in the SATC2 trailer) for some warm-up fun and cocktails with your BFFs. Add killer heels, hair accessories and falsies and you're ready to hit the clubs!
Wed 26 May 2010
Sex and the City 2 - Get the looks
Not since the promise of a newly-buff Taylor Lautner peeling off his shirt in New Moon have we been so excited about a film. We can't wait to do a serious bit of style spotting and catch up with what our favourite NYC girls in SATC2 - two years is too long! But, while the outfits may be different, the fab four are steadfast in their signature styles.
Carrie
The ultimate fashionista, Carrie is always bang on trend and knows exactly how to add cute and girly edge to any outfit. She's loving LWDs and this season's pastel palette in the film - accessorising with summer bling. Go for Grecian chic with our chiffon tiered bandeau dress and Grecian knot hairband. Or pair the net ballerina skirt with a simple body or vest top. Accessorise with a charm bracelet, aviators and this season's 'it' shoe - the clog.
Samantha
Sexy and seductive, Samantha knows how to make the best of her body - by showing it off! It's got to be body-con for this look, and a whole lot of wild child animal print. Go for the figure-hugging ruched lace strappy dress, inspired by Samantha's favourite room - the boudoir - and accessorise with the ring handle snake clutch, hoop earrings and dark sunglasses. And get poolside Sam glam in the gold moulded twist detail bikini.
Charlotte
Ever the romantic, Charlotte's style says a lot about her personality, being timelessly chic and classically feminine. Go for playful prints, girly detail and Jackie O sunglasses. Our tipped ruffle shift dress has Charlotte written all over it, and paired with the bow detail tote bag would make for the perfect garden-party outfit. Oh, and don't forgot the pearls! We can see Charlotte covering up in the oh-so-cute pearl trim cardigan on summer nights.
Miranda
Sleek and sophisticated, Miranda knows what she wants and how to get it, and her style says as much. Pencil skirts, silk blouses and streamlined dresses, this is a straight-talking wardrobe! Team our appliqué lace bow blouse with the lace detail pencil skirt, wear with killer heels and cover up with this season's must-have jacket - the piped belted mac.
Our only qualm about the movie event of the year? Our local big screen doesn't serve Cosmopolitians. But we can't have it all now, can we, and there's always the DVD to watch with the girls...on repeat...
Tue 25 May 2010
Spotted in Lipsy: Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson at the TV Now Awards
Corrie's Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson, who play Sophie Webster and Sian Powers, shone in Lipsy at the TV Now Awards this week.
Brooke went for the Pixie Lott oversized animal-print dress and black killer heels, while Sacha looked every bit the Grecian goddess in our one-shoulder drape dress, finishing off the look with some strappy studded sandals. Messy-up dos were the order of the night and the stars both accessorised with black and gold bangles.
The girls had a lot to celebrate at the Irish event as Coronation Street picked up the 'Favourite Soap' award and fellow Corrie cast-mates Katherine Kelly (Becky McDonald) took home the 'Favourite Female Soap Star' award. Bill Roache (Ken Barlow) walked off with the 'Soap Legend' title.
Wed 19 May 2010
Get up to £50 off VIP styles!
We all want to look like a VIP, but it's often difficult without a VIP pay packet. As we think Lipsy girls deserve to feel special, we've slashed the prices of our spring/summer VIP dresses so you can now look like a celeb for less!
If you want to go for the exotic goddess trend on holiday this summer, the halterneck wire hem dress is perfect for that strutting peacock look. With exotic prints and intricate beading, no one will be able to take their eyes off you! And at £135 from £185, it's an affordable show-stopper, as seen on Coronation Street's Brook Vincent at the recent Soap Awards.
One of our favourite VIP dresses, the black and oyster wire frill hem dress is now just £95, reduced from £145. You can't go wrong with a sophisticated bandeau dress for an exclusive event, and the wire detail makes it extra special!
Maxi dresses are huge this summer, and are great for holidays, parties and even weddings. Go for full length glamour in the maxi beaded strap dress, down to £140 from £190. The diamante detail on the straps makes this boho piece truly beautiful.
Shop Lipsy VIP now.
Tue 18 May 2010
SPOTTED: Celebs in Lipsy
Which celebs have been putting their own spin on their favourite Lipsy items this week?
Pixie Lott was spotted in her white backless lace dress and bleached denim shirt dress - loving the layering - finishing off the boho look with a floral headband and long necklaces.
It seems that The Saturday's Mollie King is also loving the LWD (little white dress) trend. The songstress was papped looking summery in our Wrapover Ric Rac Bow Dress and Suede Waterfall Jacket at a recent celeb event this week.
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And Pixie's not the only celeb who's loving her new Lipsy-exclusive ranges. The Pussycat Doll's Kimberly Wyatt recently rocked the oversized animal print dress with a faux fur jacket, biker heels and studded cuff - the perfect outfit to suit her fierce shorn haircut.
While Lipsy may be famous for party dresses, it's clear that the celebs also love our other ranges. Newly-brunette Tulisa from N-Dubz was spotted relaxing backstage at the GMTV studios in a Lipsy logowear tracksuit.
Get the celeb look - shop Lipsy now.
Mon 17 May 2010
Pixie's festival favourites
When we caught up with Pixie Lott recently she was tres excited about playing V Festival this summer. "I'm playing main stage this year and V's the festival that's nearest to my house so all my friends go," she enthused. "I went two years ago and camped with all my friends and had no idea I'd be performing there the next year and this year to be playing the main stage is great!"
Pixie's been to so many festivals she's a pro at packing, whittling it down to the bare essentials."You need dry shampoo, baby wipes, little snacks and you can't take glass so you have to take a wine box," she said.
And when it comes to festival fashion, the pop princess is all about practical style: "You've definitely got to take wellies and an umbrella and a couple of dresses - go wearing one and pack one in your bag."
Shop the Pixie Festival range now.
Mon 17 May 2010
Festival fashion - the summer's hottest looks
The festival season is nearly upon us - it's time to snap up those 'glamping' essentials and plan your packing. So what should make it into your rucksack?
Maxi dress - the most comfortable piece you'll pack this summer. Go for a floaty floral or fierce tribal print maxi.
Shorts - the shorter the better this season - get on-trend with turn-ups, distressed denim or lace hotpants, as spotted on spring/summer catwalks.
Wellies - your gladiators just won't cut it in the mud fields. Wellies look great with short sundresses and hotpants and our black wedges will give you a leg up to help you see through the crowds.
Playsuit - there's nothing easier to wear than an all-in-one - pair with wellies and you're ready to rock. Try our floral halterneck playsuit with boho belt.
Printed vest top - Bring out your inner rock chic with a printed vest top - wear with hotpants and a waistcoat.
Sundress - it has to be a LWD (little white dress) this summer. Pixie's never out of her pom pom dress! Just make sure to bow out of the mud-diving competitions!
Waistcoat - A season essential, throw a fringed, denim or leather waistcoat over your sundress or vest top.
Accessories - Go boho with layered beads, aviators and a straw hat.
Fri 14 May 2010
Floral fancies
Cute floral prints have become a spring/summer staple over the past couple of years, and 2010 trends prove that feminine flowers are here to stay, with some blooming beautiful designs springing up all over the catwalks.
Of course, a floral print sun dress is a s/s must-have and this season there are several styles to choose from - we love the haterneck layered skirt sundress, jersey maxi and Pixie stripe floral border dress. Or for an easy alternative, go for the floral halterneck playsuit.
If you want to inject a bit of flower power into your outfit without going full-on floral, pair our uber-cute ditsy rara skirt with a simple vest top and the floral body with shorts, leggings or skinnies.
And to perfect the look for the festival season, layer-up cute accessories for boho chic. Try the vintage floral long scarf, floral bangles and garland style hairband, and throw your festival essentials into the floral hobo bag.
Wed 12 May 2010
Pixie, Selfridges and Turn It Up...
Pixie Lott managed to squeeze some time out from her busy UK tour with Rihanna yesterday to unveil her amazing new clothing collection for Lipsy at Selfridges in London.
Before the photocall at Selfridges, Pixie stopped off at Lipsy HQ to say a quick hello and prep herself for the appearance. Our favourite pop-princess looked super-stylish choosing to wear her cobweb back maxi dress from the collection and signature pillar-box red lipstick. Love the look Pix!
Whilst at Lipsy HQ we chatted with Pixie about how much fun she was having on tour with Rihanna at the moment and how uber excited she was for the release of her fifth single 'Turn It Up', the title track of her debut album…yet another great single from the album! We've already downloaded the single and are practising the dance routines here in the Lipsy office! Buy Pixie's album 'Turn It Up' today by clicking here!
Mon 10 May 2010
Stars in their eyes
The sun has already been spotted this spring so it's time to invest a couple of pairs of sunnies to see you through the season. What celeb style will you be emulating at the festivals and on the beach this summer?
Classic aviators
Cheryl Cole is the queen of style, so of course her favourite cover-ups are the timeless aviators. Light-weight and slick, they're the perfect accompaniment to the staple vest and skinnies look, and when it hots up, swap the jeans for denim cut-offs.
Also spotted on: Rihanna
Shop the look: Go for classic chic in our aviator style rimmed sunglasses.
Oversized owl
Round, oversized glasses have their style roots in the 1970s, which is why retro-lover Nicole Richie is such a fan. The ideal accessory to Nicole's boho look, pair with a maxi dress and floral hippy hairband.
Also spotted on: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Shop the look: Try our rose-tinted Lipsy logo sunglasses or neutral logo sunglasses
Chunky and chic
Throughout the summer months Rihanna is rarely seen without a pair of thick plastic-rimmed sunglasses, it's all about the arm-detail. Great with a printed vest top, waistcoat and denim hotpants - think festival folk.
Also spotted on: Paris Hilton, who's even been spotted in a pair of Lipsy sunglasses!
Shop the look: Go glamping in the Lipsy logo printed sunglasses or ring detail sunglasses.
Fri 07 May 2010
Spring/summer weddings - what to wear
It's that time of year when the invites begin rolling in and the spring/summer weddings start filling up your diary. Unless you're a bridesmaid and have had your frock picked out for you, you're going to have to get yourself a new outfit, but where do you start?
The main points to remember is that you don't want to a) overshadow the bride or b) be mistaken for her, so this usually means that anything long and white is off the menu. Be sure to find out what the bride and groom are planning to wear so that can coordinate and compliment their outfits.
Weddings are all about romance so go for feminine floral pieces or invest in spring/summer's fairytale trend. The pleated fold detail dress will take you from day to night with ease and can be worn again and again.
Nude is a great shade for weddings as it's soft and subtle and may well coordinate with the bridesmaid outfits. Try our one shoulder drape dress with satin waistband for fairytale romance.
If you want something a little different and stand-out, go for a floor-skimming dress such as the VIP beaded maxi dress or beaded empire line maxi dress - wear with strappy sandals in the day and change into killer heels for the evening do. The metallic strappy peep toes heels are the perfect wedding shoes.
When it comes to accessories, add a unique twist to your look with hair detail. Try the boho floral garland hairband, as seen on Pixie Lott, or the more traditional beaded leaf headband. And choose contemporary feminine pieces such as the enamel flower earrings, bird and flower charm bracelet or floral cuff.
And the perfect piece to set off any wedding outfit? A hot date of course - if you don't have a man, bag one on the dancefloor.
Wed 05 May 2010
Exclusive Pixie Lott celebrity launch party!
After the Pixie Lott Bluewater store appearance we headed back to Lipsy HQ to get ready for the exclusive launch party at Movida nighclub in London, and after much fake-tanning, hair straightening and applying of eyelashes we were ready to roll. Here come the Lipsy girls!
Sassy songstress Pixie performed an intimate soulful set, including a medley of The Strokes, The Killers and Ce Ce Peniston, as well as her hits 'Cry Me Out' and 'Mama Do' with just an acoustic guitar - and her enthusiastic friends and family - for backing. Her voice was amazing and she was obviously thrilled at how the collection had turned out, thanking Lipsy for the opportunity to turn fashion designer before telling the packed crowd: "see you on the dance floor!".
Pixie looked stunning in the animal print dress and wasn't the only celeb celebrating the new collection in Lipsy. Kara Tointon opted for VIP in the bandeau disc dress and Tina O'Brien, Stacey Solomon and Louisa Lytton all embraced the monochrome trend in the sequin-stripe drop hem vest, strapless spotted dress and front-zipped drape skirt dress. We also spotted The Saturdays' Frankie chatting to fans, Calum Best and The Bill's Ali Bastian checking out a number of Lipsy VIP dresses!
What a night and what a collection! We can't wait to see what Pixie has up her sleeve for autumn/winter!
Shop the Pixie collection now and keep up with the latest Pixie news, videos and competitions here.
Tue 04 May 2010
Pixie loves Lipsy- Exclusive Lipsy Bluewater store appearance!
When Pixie launched her debut fashion range for Lipsy we had to celebrate in style, which meant a day and night of parties!
First stop was the Lipsy Bluewater store appearance in Kent, where Pixie officially launched her debut clothing collection for Lipsy. Wearing her favourite white pom-pom dress, Pixie cut the ribbon around her two collections - Festival and Party - and signed autographs for hundreds of fans who had queued for hours to meet their favourite pop star.
Our Facebook competition winner Rhiannon Lawson and friend loved Pixie's sundresses and said that they're looking forward to seeing her perform at the V Festival this summer, no doubt wearing some of the pieces. Lipsy had a fair few fans in the queue too. Devon Durrant, 14, was already modelling the denim bead-embellished waistcoat, and was clutching her Pixie printed vest top with pride. "She comes in here every weekend," said her mum "she loves Lipsy".
As usual Pixie had brought along family for support, this time in the form of her brother Stephen, who told us that he enjoys hanging out with his little sister when he's not at university studying Economics. But he added that Pixie's fame does come at a price: "Once the press they were following the car whilst I was driving Pixie somewhere and they nearly drove me off the road," he said. "In the end we just stopped at a garage and let them get their shot".
After all the madness and a hugely successful day, we left Pixie to relax and unwind for a couple of hours before we got the party started at London nightclub Movida, for a star-studded celebrity bash!
