Baby its cold outside...

Cold is an understatement...it's freezing outside! With some of the coldest weather in years forecast for the next few months, keeping warm is a necessity. However adverse the weather, I refuse to deter from my life motto- of fashion first - what's the point in being cold AND looking bad?

I have scoured the shops to find you guys and girls the best in winter warmer's - there is no excuse to freeze OR be badly dressed!

The key to keeping cosy is LAYERING. The worst thing you can do is wear one big fat jumper - 3 or 4 thinner layers that can be taken on/off depending on where you are, will work best!

For the Girls

New Look has some great basics at even greater prices. Mix cable-nit cardies with basic tees and accessories with printed scarves!

Vera Moda has some great on-trend camel coloured jumpers - put a fur gilet on top and you have winter chic.

Layer tights with leggings and then some knee high socks to keep you legs warm and looking good!

For the Boys

Cable-nit for the boys is bang on trend too! Topshop has some chunky cardigans that ooze cool - not cold!

River Island's checked shirts are great for layering over long tee's with jeans and converse.

Guys look HOT in beanies so keep the top of your head warm (its the place where you lose the most heat!)

xxx

Selena Gomez wearing my ASOS dress!

Selena Gomez is wearing the same ASOS dress as me at the Grammy Nominations concert in LA on 1st December - AFTER I'd worn it to my NatMag party!

Just to remind you again of me wearing it...

Merry Christmas From the Kardashians!

If there's any family that can get away with sending a Christmas Greeting Card that looks like this - its the Kardashians! If my family looked like that I would make greetings cards for every festival around! (no offence family - your all beautiful to me)

One of the most stylish families ever - even little Mason looks fabulous! Loving the 50's vintage feel too! I hope my cards in the post...

xxx

X Factor Final!

Last night Matt Cardle was crowned the winner of X Factor 2010! My boys One Direction came 3rd and the beautiful Liverpudlian Rebecca was runner-up! This year was most definitely the strongest year yet with the best final weekend ever! Saturday night was my favourite episode to date. Matt duetted with Rihanna singing her hit Unfaithful, while Rebecca sung Christina Aguilera's Beauitful with the star herself. One D were paired up with Robbie Williams and sang my favourite Robbie song She's the one. Finally Cher duetted with Will.I.Am (what a surprise) and sang a remix of Where is the love and I got a feelin'.

Lots if tears, tantrums and controversy made this year the best X Factor yet!

The style showdown

Saturday

This white dress drowns Cheryl and finished with that slick back hair its all a bit of a no no!

Absolutely love Danni in this red dress - elegant and understated can work!

 Sunday

Dannii's Jenny Packham dress was definitely a winner's dress!

Cheryl looked on fire in this red hot J Mendall gown!

Th final's fashion was undoubtedly some of the best of the series. Dannii pulled out all the stops and was the winner of the weekend in more ways then one! However the points for this week still don't help her as Cheryl still wins by 3 points (final score 6-3!)

Well done Ms Cole - you may have lost your touch as a mentor but your still our favourite fashionista :)

That's it for the 2010 X Factor :( 

I have no excuse to stay in on a Saturday night any more, at least my social life will improve!

Good luck to my favourite boys One Direction who ill be keeping a very close eye on - and obviously bringing you all the news! xxx

CATWALK TO CLOSET : BLACK LACE DRESSES

Its sexy, sultry and totally stylish, black lace is a 2010 winter trend to be followed! Adding this twist to the infamous LBD is a great way to impress this festive season! Many variations of the black lace dress were seen on the A/W 10 runways; doesn't matter how you wear it. Just wear it!


D&G A/W 10



Christopher Kane A/W 10



A-listers love this trend too...

Emma Watson

Heidi Klum

Dita Von Tees

Hillary Swank

Taylor Swift

And here's where to get yours...

Mango

Asos

Aqua

Sugar Hill boutique - Asos

Oasis

Mango

Asos

Tips for wearing black lace

- Long lace sleeves will keep away the chill and ooze femininity

- Keep accessories to a minimum: a cocktail ring or pearls for a more classic look

- Add red lips for instant glamour or nude lips for an elegant finish

- Keep shoes simple; a patent peep toe or round toe platform will work best!

- Finally, enjoy the attention

xxx





X Factor Fashion Week 9

The Semi Finals - and probably the best X factor Semi Final to date! Was the toughest week to pick someone to leave - but I'm glad it was Mary. Her time was definitely up!

Special mention to One Direction - hearing their name called first was quite possibly the happiest moment of my life to date! I absolutely LOVED their version of  Rihanna's 'only girl in the world'...Zayn if your reading - I will be your only girl in the world!!

The singing was the best yet but what was the style up to semi final standard?

The style showdown

Saturday

Looks like Cheryl's been reading my blog - white dress with black accessories and red lips... stunning!

Not too sure how i feel about Dannii's Aurelio Costarella gown, its pretty and elegant but kinda looks like a nightie...

Sunday

Black AGAIN for the results show! Okay Dannii seriously -THERE ARE OTHER COLOURS! I like the top half of this dress but not feeling the bottom!

Absolutely adore Ms C's asymmetrical animal print mini! I actually gasped when she walked on last night!

Cheryl is back to being the fabulous fashionista we all know and love! This week she did it again and is increasing her lead to 6 - 2! Next week is finals and the finals fashion is sure to be the best yet!

Dreaming of a white Christmas...

No, i don't mean the snow covered kind - although we have that already!

I'm talking about The LWD... The Little White Dress. In comparison to its enemy the LBD, the LWD is difficult to wear and brings out ALL of your imperfections! On the plus side, wear it well and it is the coolest colour this Christmas!

Celebs love a bit of white too:

Cheryl Cole

Jessica Alba

Selena Gomes

Here are my fave white dresses on the high street:

Forever Unique

Aqua at Asos

Asos

Miss Selfridge

Oasis

Rare

Warehouse

Top Tips for wearing a white dress:

- most importantly wear nude or black underwear NOT WHITE!

- toughen it up by wearing black accessories or a black leather jacket a la Ms Cole (above)

- add red lips for instant sex appeal

- keep the dress loose if its short (unless you have the body of a goddess)

- accessorize with gold instead of silver to make the outfit look more expensive!

- stay away from the red wine!

Follow these tips and you'll be sure to look all white on the night ;) xxx