Show-Stopping Sparkles!

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Christmas is on it's way along with lots of festive parties, and that only means one thing ...SPARKLESSSS!  This is definitely my favourite time of year and I just can't wait to get all dolled up at any given opportunity.   Sparkles are everywhere on the high street just now and I have picked my Top 5 dresses that will be sure to get you noticed for all the right reasons at these Christmas parties.  Dazzle this season and transform into a human disco ball with sparkles, sparkles and more sparkles!

I know that at this time of the year everyone is a bit too poor for their own good from buying presents for our family and friends so iv looked especially for dresses under £30.  No more feeling guilty about buying for ourselves! Yipeee




This sequin Peplum dress from Missguided is only £23.39 reduced in the sale and it comes in 4 different colours of plum, gold, black and blue.  A perfect peplum for everyone this Christmas.

This beautiful navy and silver dress is a bargain in the New Look sale reduced from £59.99 to £30.00. It also has beading as well as sequins, what more could a girl want!

Gold and silver sequins mixed together in this classic cap sleeved dress from River Island at a merry price of £25.00!

This one shoulder sequin body-con dress from Boo Hoo is only £25.00 and comes in both gold and silver sequins

Love this sequin contrast shift dress with an emerald top. This shows a different style to most of the other versions on the high and is a good option to wear if wearing top to toe sequins is a little daunting.  Only £27.99 from Missguided.

So ladies, steal the spotlight this party season in a sparkly number like every fashionista should!
Have a fabulous Christmas and a happy new year!!



Jess <3

Chanel: Paris-Edimbourg pre-fall collection

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Ladies, I nearly spat out my tea in shock when I first heard that Chanel were holding there legendary Metier d’Art fashion extravaganza in none other than LINLITHGOW.  Apart from myself being extremely jealous of the people that saw this breathtaking show, I was also very proud to say that by being Scottish I could maybe by classed as involved in some minute way.  The show clearly celebrated the Scottish heritage and years of intertwining with the country and the designer, with many of the designs featuring tartan, highland colours, tweed and Fair Isle knitwear.  Extremely talented craftsmen were also involved in the pre-fall collection, titled Paris-Edimbourg, such as Lemarie for feathers, Desrues for the jewels, maison Lesage for lace embroidery and the Scottish cashmere company, Barrie, for the knitwear.  Here are a few photographs of my favourites from the collection.  

If you aren't lucky enough to have spare cash to splash out on these amazing designs, don't worry,  I have been doing my research to find affordable, high street, copy-cat versions of the themed collection.

This cream frill dress from River Island replicates the high necked, frilly and feminine style of many of the lace dresses and shirts featured in the Chanel collection.  This dress is only £15.00 reduced in the sale so is a cheap way of incorporating the quirky style into your wardrobe.

This navy blue boucle cardigan is similar to the structured shape of the knitted cover ups in this collection.  The deep highland colour also replicates the shades used and at only £22.99 from New Look, it's an easy and effective way to update your outfit to suit Chanel's pre-fall designs.

These checked cigarette trousers from Topshop at £40.00, are perfect for capturing the Scottish heritage style that's portrayed in the Chanel show.  This bold print is great for the confident fashionistas out there, however if you feel they resemble more of your grandads golfing trousers then opt for a more subtle print with faded hues.

Well I don't know about you but i'm feeling all patriotic from that Scottish heritage fashion, so ... Haste ye back ladies!

Jess <3 

Styling the Royal Baby Bump

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With the recent announcement of Kate Middleton's pregnancy I feel it's fair to say I am oh so very excited for a royal baby! I am however, already envious of the baby due to them having an opportunity to play dress up in Kate's amazing wardrobe.  As we all know, Kate's style is immaculate and always classy with her regularly wearing elegant designs from Mulberry, Temperley London, Reiss and one of her favourite designers, Jenny Packham, to name a few.  I specifically love the beautiful printed dress by Singapore designer, Prabal Gurung that Kate recently wore in Singapore.  This floral mirrored dress is a slightly different choice for the duchess as she normally opts for the designs of less edgy designers.  This choice was however, a clear hit with her fans as the online retailer MyHabitcom sold out of this wool and silk dress within an hour of her being papped, despite the $599 price tag.  The big question is however, what is Kate going to wear with her growing baby bump? I hope Kate continues to mix designer and high street looks throughout her pregnancy to help us believe that she still is human after all.  Maternity retailers over the country will no doubt be praying for the same due to the success that MyHabit.com gained from her loyal fashion followers.  Anyway ladies, I suppose we will just have to wait and see what this royal baby bump will be wearing in the coming months, watch this space!



Jess <3

Recent Buys

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Since realising my backdated SAAS payments went into my bank account I feel a bit guilty to say that I took full advantage and went a bit wild in the shops! Oooooh well, I just couldn't help myself.  Anyway I love my little purchases so much I thought I would share my buys with you ladies.  Here is what I sacrificed eating proper food for a week for, I hope you enjoy as much as I do!

Fell in love with this dress from ZARA as soon as I seen it so I just had no option but to buy it.  It's such a flattering fit and a classy length compared to the other body-con dresses on the high street just now and to make it even better it was only £29.99! My search for that perfect fitting dress is officially over all thanks to
ZARA.























I also bought this beautiful statement necklace from ZARA to team with the green body-con.  I am so obsessed with statement jewellery right now and this tribal necklace ticks all my boxes for only £19.99.

I also bought this classic sheer white shirt as I realised I had a few variations of this style but with added prints or lace and I really just wanted a plain shirt.  This garment is a wardrobe staple for only £14.99 from H&M.


























Also from H&M  I got these faux leather trousers for only £24.99.  I love this leather trend that is all over the shops right now but didn't want a leather skater skirt that everyone seems to have so I got these as an alternative.  I will team them with a classic top and statement jewellery for a night out when I'm too scared to face the cold and get my legs out!

























Lastly, I bought this little belt again from H&M for only £6.99.  I love the combination of tough studs and the acid bright pink colour to create a focal point to any outfit.  On the website it is in the sale at only £3.99! So if your looking to buy this I would order online as it's still £6.99 in store.  I wish I knew this before I bought it, silly me!

Hope you enjoyed a little peak into my recent buys!

Jess <3

Chloe Jade Green for Topshop

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I just had a little nosy at Chloe Jade Green’s latest shoe collection for Topshop and I am in love! With so many styles from sky-high heels, rock chick biker boots to girly little ballerina flats, there is that perfect shoe for every shoe-loving girl in this fashion forward collection.  Chloe Green mixes girly touches with an element of grungy rock to provide a high fashion luxe twist on her original line for the fashion chain.  The statement jade green leather soles, which were featured in her previous range, have been reworked to show an intricate charm print on the sole of every shoe.  This quality touch has been inspired by the trademark Louboutin red soled heels, with Chloe revealing she included this to honour her love of the iconic designs.   These statement green soles add a feel of individuality that is guaranteed to get you noticed for all the right reasons this party season.    Although these shoes are on the little bit of the pricey side, I thought a perfect way to get round that guilty feeling is to ask good old Santa Claus for a pair of these beauties! So ladies, get adding your favourite designs onto your Christmas list and keep your fingers and toes crossed that your wishes will come true, I know I will! 

Here's the link to the collection to make your life that little bit easier, happy shopping girls! 

Chloe Jade Green for Topshop

Jess <3

Oxblood: This Season's Hottest Colour

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Oxblood was all over the Fall 2012 runways recently and is set to be big news this season, with designers such as Louis Vuitton and Madewell all jumping on the oxblood band wagon.  This deep rich colour is dark and moody while keeping the overall look sophisticated, edgy and luxe.  Being a jewelled tone, this look will continue throughout the winter seasons so if you’re looking for an investment buy, oxblood is the way to go!  This is the hottest hue to have in your wardrobe right now, with many celebrities already sporting the look with style icon, Olivia Palermo, pulling off a beautiful velvet oxblood playsuit.  As this colour is taking over everything, from boots to dresses to bags, there is a way to incorporate it into any of your looks this fall.  I have narrowed down my favourite oxblood pieces at affordable prices to give inspiration on how to wear this seasons hottest colour.

Pretend your Olivia Palermo in this beautiful copycat version of her playsuit above.  This crushed velvet midi dress is only £34 from Topshop and is a perfect investment piece.  Wear this number with platforms and statement jewellery for cocktails with the girls or dress it down with flat ankle booties and a chunky knit for day, fabulous!

Feast your eyes on this cute red colour blocked clutch at a price of £24.99 from New Look.  This photograph doesn't really show it but it's actually a large, attention grabbing, oversized clutch that will looking amazing when worn on a night on the tiles! The chunky buckle and faux leather straps give it that tough edge.

Absolutely LOVE these dark red zip side boots from river island! At only £40 they are a great option for that perfect winter boot that will last all season, definitely on the top of my hit list for when I get paid. 

These oxblood high waist jodhours are an absolute steal from Boohoo for only £15! Throw them on with a cosy knit for a daytime winter look.

Jess <3

Copycat Coat

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It's getting FREEZING here in Aberdeen recently so I decided I just had no choice, I had to go out and buy myself a new winter coat (not that I was overly against the idea of having a reason to go on a shopping spree).  While I was out searching the high street stores I came across this beautiful one from Miss Selfridge that I instantly fell in love with.  The price however, made that love at first sight moment a bit sour! At £85.00, I felt it was a bit pricey for my dwindling funds and pay day was just too far away.  Thankfully I had a lightbulb moment and thought if I could find a similar style of coat and bought a fur collar, I could replicate this look for a cheaper price.  That is ladies, where I came across this coat in H&M for a bargain price of £24.99 and this fur collar at a price of £12.99.  By pairing them and wearing both together I have made my own cheaper version of the Miss Selfridge look for an altogether price of £37.98!  Long story short, my advice to you girls is to replicate expensive pieces and construct these looks yourself to save yourself pennies.

Jess <3

Endless Embellishment

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Ladies, strapped for cash but drooling over all the embellished pieces on the high street? Don't fret, I have ten lovely little beauties to feast your eyes over! Embellishment on clothing is BIG news this season from delicate beading embroidery, to large jewel embellishment to spikes and studs.  Due to the various types of embellishment, this trend can be worn by anyone and can be adapted to any personal style, so there's a type of embellishment out there for you! Sometimes however, throwing on a piece of statement jewellery has exactly the same effect and can be less daunting if new to the trend, so i’m including statement jewellery on my top ten embellishment list too.  Enjoy!

This embellished peplum bodycon dress from Missguided is £34.99 and the most expensive option in my list however, it does nail two of this seasons trends, embellishment AND the peplum, so its definitely worth it.

 

Absolutely love this stunning ursula heavy sequin mini skirt from boohoo and it's a complete steal at only £20.

This shell pink embellished floral trim top is £22.99 from New Look and is a great buy if you love girly and feminine styles.

This embellished necklace top has more of a gothic style to it which is also big news this season.  You can get your mitts on this from Miss Selfridge and it is £24.














On to jewellery now with this neon yellow diamante thread wrap necklace from New Look being a personal favourite of mine.  Throw this on to glam up any outfit and dip your toes into the hot neon look, and at a price of £6.99, it's hard to refuse.

This large leshka jewelled ring is only £6.99 from Missguided and is an easy way to incorporate the embellished style into your look. 

These Asos gem drop earrings will add instant glamour to any outfit for a mere £8.00.

 

                                                                                                                                    

These lovely little denim hotpants with studded embroidery are now only £21.00 down from £38.00 in the sale on Asos, so get clicking!

 

LOVE this fanella checked shirt with stud embellishment from Missguided.   At a price of £25.99, this is a great little find at just over half price of ZARA's similar £40 version.

 

This Asos hearts and bows chiffon studded collar blouse is only £24.99 and is so versatile, wear it on its own or under a jumper for a cute preppy look with an edge.

However if your looking for something a bit cheaper, simply add a removable collar onto any top for the same affect,  this one is from Boohoo and is only £10.

                                       

Or why not do some DIY and embellish your own clothes, transforming old unworn items to new on trend pieces?  This website sells everything you need if you want to try out studding yourself so have a look and go stud crazy girls! http://studsandspikes.com/ 

Jess <3

Get Her Look

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I have a new little style crush at the moment and she goes by the name Chloe Moretz.  At the age of 15 she has already starred in many big name films such as 500 Days of Summer and Kick Ass to name a few, although it is her significant style that has got me drooling! Oozing ladylike glamour, this young style icon is already giving the older beauties of the fashion world a run for their money when spotted with friend and fellow fashionista Blake Lively at the Gossip Girl 100th episode party. I specifically loved her at 'Carrie' Comic-Com 2012 New York Panel wearing an Antonio Berardi outfit from the resort 2013 collection.  Looking effortless in a sheer white shirt, silk blazer with patterned sleeves, baby blue jacquard a-line skirt and black and white sandals, Moretz nailed the classic ladylike look while still looking young and fresh.  I know what your all thinking, how on earth do I get this for myself? well fear not, I have done a little searching and come up with my own lookalike version of this outfit for a fraction of the price.

This lovely little Topshop co-ord mint boucle skirt is a complete steal in the sale reduced to £20! It captures the same classy, ladylike feel as Moretz and gives the outfit the glamorous feel.

 

This structured black blazer keeps the look crisp, with the leather look sleeves incorporating this seasons hottest trend of gothic/grunge (missguided £28).

 

The sheer white chiffon shirt is a wardrobe staple and the fact that this one is a mere £14.99 from New Look makes it even harder to resist.

 

Ok I know these are not exactly the same as Chloe Moretz's beautiful shoes but I couldn’t find many that were within our student price range, so figured these were the closest I was going to get! Simple and classy these sandals are a fab find and at a very reasonable price of £35 from Boohoo, we can’t really complain.

Jess <3

ATTENTION!

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If you haven't noticed the military trend all over the high street you have been living under a rock, ITS EVERYWHERE! Designers such as Barbara Bui, Burberry Prorsum and Aquilano Rimondi revealed their military influences for their A/W 2012 collections, with high street stores such as Zara and Topshop quickly following suit.  This trend has taken a modern feminine twist this season with clinched in waists and a fitted shape.  Speaking of Zara and Topshop, they have many amazing military inspired pieces however they can still be slightly expensive for my dwindling funds! Dont panic though as I found a cheeky little steal of a jacket from Own The Runway at a price of £34.99! Simply add a wide waist-clinching belt such as this one from Boohoo £8 to nail the military trend!

Jess <3

Start playing dress up ...

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Finding out that for our second year of Fashion Management we were required to make a blog made my very groggy post-freshers mood lighten considerably on that first day back! Consequently a few days later 'All Jessed Up' was born and here we are on my first ever post.  My blog will focus primarily on helping fellow strapped-for-cash students like myself emulate catwalk looks and celebrity styles on a budget. My recent buys (that I feel everyone should see, because I will more than likely be over-excited by my taken opportunity to spend money) will also feature on my blog. I for one know the turmoil that most fashion students go through of deciding if sacrificing a weeks food shopping budget for that amazing dress that you NEED for a night out is the most reasonable decision. Therefore I will try and feature student friendly prices so we can eat to survive and continue with our fashion addiction, HURRAY!

Hope you enjoy my beauties!
Jess <3