To sing or to style...

So my Saturday night social life is now ruined from now untill Christmas, and I'm guaranteed to put on half a stone with my now weekly Chinese take a way. It can only mean one thing, and yes it is the return of the X Factor live shows. To be brutally honest, I'm not watching it for the so called talent. Well, hold that thought, as I am now Team Aiden. I'm sitting in to see the X Factor style wars, (and yes, I am that sad). Cheryl or Dannii? This will be a weekly Monday night post and no doubt by December you'll be sick of it, but none the less I love it. So kicking off the first set of lives Saturday night see Dannii pull a special J'Aton Couture dress out of the bag. The white lacy number had the quirky touch of directional shoulders, and was complimented by her minimal make-up with statement lips. A good effort on her part. Cheryl Cole went classic in an understated but chic one shouldered LBD by Daniel Vosovic. Smoky eyes and an orange tan for her make-up, well she's bound to score points with me here, I am an Essex girl.

To round up the weekend, Cheryl did well to find this green/grey Zuhair Murad dress with the detailed lace overlay. What an absolute beaut. Teamed with purple velvet Louboutin's it made me wonder why Cheryl didn't have this outfit for the opening night. Across the stage, Dannii re-worked the LBD in a prom dress style, straight from Project D's S/S 2011 collection. I'm not particularly a fan of ruffles and I DETEST hair pieces so I can't say I was impressed by Ms. Minogue's efforts Sunday night.

To be fair Dannii has no doubt won the opening night by a mile, but judging on the weekend as a whole, I have to give the point to Coley. And it's not only because she was orange.

THE SCORE

 Dannii - 0, Cheryl - 1

Fabric Watch: Denim

Writing about fabrics isn't really my ideal interest. To be fair if I thought I could of made this a stronger piece, writing about Latex was probably more up my street. But nonetheless the work had to be done for my lecture this morning for here is my fabric moment.

It is considerably one of the most over-looked fabrics in the fashion industry. Denim has been used in America since the late 18th century and made its mark in the fashion world in the 50's. Originally the fabric was known for the uniform of heavy labourers and industrial workers. Then Levi Strauss arrived on the scene and made denim one of the most wearable fabrics in the fashion industry. He was "the inventor" of the denim jean. As soon as the likes of Marlon Brando and James Dean were seen in denim jeans, the world went crazy. Over the decades the rugged cotton has been bleached, ripped and frayed to fit in with the new trends of the era. 1970's brought us the denim mini skirt and the 80's brought the re-introduction of 501's. Denim has never really been a fabric to sway on and off the catwalk and the jean is a staple item in the wardrobe of the world. Today the likes of True Religion and Seven for All Mankind have become the leading denim designers with everyone from Miley Cyrus to Halle Berry wearing their designs. Even Yves Saint Laurent once quoted "I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal and simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes".

Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester.

Season four, episode two. Was I crying at the reunion of Chuck and Blair in a French train station? Obviously, it's a scene I want in my own love life that's never going to happen. Was that the only reason for my tears? Obviously not. They stemmed from pure jealousy over not owning, as well as never going to be able to afford, that dress. The Oscar De La Renta tulle ball gown Blair Waldorf got to wear. The luckiest actress in the world in my eyes. The masterpiece from his pre-fall 2010 collection retails at $8,900!

Dress: Oscar De La Renta

Gossip Girl's stylist Eric Daman was on form this particular episode, not that he fails to deliver in any other. The Bensomi polka dot dress Blair wears from the Spring 2010 collection is perfectly teamed with Roder Vivier felt pumps. As the girl admits herself in the episode, they're much pricier than glass slippers! I watch the show not only to swoon over Chuck Bass but for the fashion. Never have I known a TV programme to be so on trend. Brownie points for Daman.

Dress: Bensomi, Shoes: Roder Vivier

Tights, Tights, Tights.

 If "House of Holland" is good enough for Pixie it's good enough for me! I've gone and bought these chain suspender tights myself after seeing Miss. Lott rock them at V Festival in August! With the summer well and truely over, it's long gone the bare legs and sunkissed tan! Funk up your lbd's with this winters new trend. Prices start from £12. Pretty little bargain I think!

Frankie Sanford

Fearne Cotton

The Pink Pony

Ralph Lauren

Pink Pony 10th Anniversary

"Breast cancer is not just a women's issue - it affects all of us: the brothers, husbands, fathers, children, friends. Pink Pony is our effort in the fight against cancer." - Ralph Lauren

With 10% off all Pink Pony purchases going towards The Pink Pony fund of care and prevention, it gives us that extra excuse to get shopping in Ralph Lauren. The "Skinny Polo" is a staple in women's wardrobes across the country, and now we have an even better excuse as to why we need one! How lovely is it to see designers making the most of breast cancer awareness month.



Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2010

My birthday present to myself. Yes they are the loves of my life.

Can I See A Red Dress?

Nikki Beach Red Party

Pillar box red, cherry, scarlett, maroon, crimson, ruby, you name it and no doubt some one was wearing it. Considering Nikki Beach holds a capacity of 3000 people, take into account how thrilled I was to find no one wearing the same dress as me. "The Red Party", and in other words the closing party of Nikki Beach until May, marked the end of yet another fabulous Marbella summer. This Sunday afternoon was an amazing party, and not just because of the music and the mojitos. The people of Nikki Beach showed style, class and swagger.  With one colour, and one outfit to make you stand out from the crowd, I initially thought outfit planning was going to be horrific. I was wrong. On arrival, I was pleasantly surprised at how different every one actually looked. I opted for a rose headband and my beloved nude Miu Miu platforms (spring/summer collection) to accessorize my Spitalfields dress. The headband was a wise shout as a few fellow party-goers asked where it was from. I didn't want to say V Festival. I wanted to lie!

After the fashion parade started to die down, and yes I mean the quick glimpse over the shoulder to see if the girl behind was still posing in her Versace, and the champagne got flowing (pink of course), it seemed a wise idea for me to lighten up and wear the leader of the stag do's gimp suit. To be fair I look like I should be in Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" video, but hey at least it's red!