Prom Dress Dilemma? ASOS Has Got Your Back With Its Hot New Collection.

Looking to ace your prom dress or keen to be the best dressed guest at that big summer wedding? ASOS has got you covered with its new occasion wear range


Now that spring has [almost] sprung, our thoughts are now officially geared towards what the warmer months will bring. For many of us, there will be weddings aplenty, summer soiree's that crop up on a weekly basis and garden parties that call for something that little bit more special than our usual Saturday night attire.

For others — we're talking about the blissful youth — there will be those all-important school proms, graduation parties and leavers balls at which only the most beautiful of dresses and ensembles will do. And that's where ASOS comes in...

Admittedly, ASOS has become a bit of a problem for most of us at InStyle HQ — with its seemingly endless stream of new in goodies, on-point prices and, of course, the allure of its Next Day Delivery service, we're the first to admit we're addicted to it.

Not content with ruling our day-to-day wardrobes, ASOS has set its sights on taking care of our occasion wear needs to boot with its new and VERY beautiful range of formal attire.

Part of the range will focus specifically on all-things weddings so, whether you've got some serious bridesmaid duties lined up or just want to take home the (metaphorical) crown for the big day's best-dressed guest, you're sure to find your dream look in the collection.

It goes without saying that ASOS has got the pretty dress thing down but if you're more into your separates, they've still got you covered. From crop tops and midi skirts to luxe tailoring, there's plenty to choose from if dresses just aren't your thing.

If you're lucky enough to be at the age where you're just leaving school or uni, 1) we're super jealous and 2) finding the perfect get-up for your prom or graduation ball just got 100% easier thanks to our friends at ASOS.








Jacquards and engineered prints in bonded fabrics are the order of the day, accompanied by embellished and sequin styles that really bring all the glamour to your event.

What's more, it's also got your accessories nailed too! Adorned with sparkle and faux fur, the add-on's in the range prove to be just as beaut as the clothes themselves. And that's no small feat...

With its occasion wear styles launching today and its bridesmaid capsule landing on site in early April, there's never been a better time to get your summer party look sussed. To make things even easier, we've edited down our the hottest pieces from the collection that you can shop NOW. Welcomes.

         

 If you DON'T have any fancy 'dos to go to over the summer, we suggest you sort that out pronto.

We've Just Found The Perfect Wedding Guest Dress.

Looking for a statement frock to wear to for a summer wedding? We've found just the thing.

Finding the perfect wedding guest dress is harder than you think. You want it to be smart, but not overly formal – it has to be comfortable enough for the dance floor, after all.

White's generally out, unless the bride is laid-back about that kind of thing (in our experience, she's not) and, although the day isn't about you, you still want to make sure that you don't turn up wearing the same dress as someone else, so making a bit of a statement is also key.

See, it's a tricky business finding the right dress, but we reckon we might have just found the perfect one in this pretty turquoise number from L.K.Bennett.

With its subtle 50s shape and feminine round neckline, it's certainly smart enough for church with a tailored jacket over the top, but also perfect for dinner and dancing come evening.

And with its digital floral print and burnout stripes, the dress is unlike many others we've seen on our daily search (the unique fabric also makes it intermittently transparent), and sure to stand out from the rest of the wedding crowd.

Plus, it would work just as well for a city wedding as it would for the country – simply swap heels for pretty flat sandals.


And when wedding season is over, it will make the ideal dress for a cocktail party or birthday, too. In fact, we're not sure we'll ever take it off…

5 Reasons To Get Really Freaking Pumped About New York Fashion Week-In Case You Needed Reminding!

It's that time again, folks: Get ready to whip out your chicest winter coat, sky-high heels and most well-worn skinnies, because New York Fashion Week is upon us. (And yep, we'll be decked in just that to watch from the sidelines.)
If you can't already tell, we are really freaking pumped for NYFW week to kick off on Thursday, and not only for the lust-worthy duds that the Fall-Winter 2015 collections are sure to bring. While we certainly know some of what to expect (Kendall Jenner sightings, Anna Wintour's oversize sunnies and model nip-slips galore), we've pared the list down to five main things that we literally can't wait for.

1. Street Style Looks to Steal: Let's be real—some of the most stylish sightings at NYFW are off the runway and on the streets where fashionistas, photographers and off-duty models gather. Whether these style stars are wearing head-to-toe designer looks or dressed down in denim, there is sure to be eye-candy, well, everywhere!

3. Trends On Trends On Trends: It wouldn't be New York Fashion Week without a fashion forecast, of course. We're excited to see what our favorite (and the up-and-coming) designers predict as big for Fall 2015 (don't worry, we'll do the interpreting for you).

 2. Is This Seat Taken?: Where else would we find Lupita Nyong'o, Rihanna and Elle Fanning all in one row? Fashion Week is pretty much the one place where celebs can meet and mingle regardless of industry, age or award nominations. Let the mix-and-match star sightings begin!

4. Major Hair-spiration: We know that runway beauty looks aren't always the easiest (or, er, most appealing) to recreate, but we can at least be inspired by the locks coming down the catwalk. Remember, hair can be a major aspect of the runway look—a bodily accessory, if you will—so the cuts, coifs and top-knots we see at NYFW may very well be the next big styles we're spotting on the red carpet.

5. A Farewell To Lincoln Center: It's so hard to say goodbye! This NYFW will mark the last to be held at Lincoln Center (home to the New York presentations since 2010). Although we're already predicting a nostalgic return to Bryant Park come next September, we still want to soak in the final days of Lincoln Center as a sartorial landmark while we can.

Solange Knowles and Beyoncé are Fashion Week Twinsies, Apparently-See the Evidence!

 It's a sartorial sister act!
Solange Knowles and big sis Beyoncé are sharing more than DNA these days: We spotted the chic duo in the same red-and-blue colorblock Harbison coat at separate fashion weeks. In New York, Queen B stepped out in a full-out Harbison ensemble for Kanye West's Yeezy Originals collection debut (she paired her look with a two-tone fur clutch and strappy Alaïa platforms.)
Meanwhile, in Paris on March 7, Solange surfaced in the same coat (bets are that she borrowed from Bey) for the Vivienne Westwood show. Since Solange stayed buttoned up, we can't see if she wore the same dress underneath, but she definitely differentiated with shoes, wearing a fun multihued pair from the Nicholas Kirkwood x Roksanda spring collection.








And this obviously isn't the first time we've had to do a Solange vs. Bey double take: Back in December, Beyoncé went to date night with hubby Jay Z in a pink Gucci suit that we had first drooled over when Solange wore it to the Gucci Cosmetics launch party in May.
Here's to hoping the sisterhood of the traveling high fashion duds continues.

Kate Moss' little sister Lottie makes catwalk debut at Paris Fashion Week

Kate Moss has walked the catwalk for almost every big designer brand you can name, and it seems younger sister Lottie is set to follow in her footsteps.

Lottie Moss made her catwalk debut yesterday at Paris Fashion Week in the Sonia Rykiel autumn/winter 2015 show.

It is the first appearance on the catwalk for the budding model who is signed to Storm Model Management.

Lottie's career got off to an impressive start when she appeared in a Calvin Klein campaign, 21 years after her older sister starred in a campaign for the same label that launched her career.

She's also landed a campaign with Red Valentino and appeared in numerous editorial shoots for the likes of i-D, Dazed and Confused and Teen Vogue.

Lottie was in good company for her runway debut where she walked alongside the likes of another sibling model duo Georgia May and Lizzy Jagger. Model of the moment Gigi Hadid also appeared in the show.

 

supermodel: Meet Gigi Hadid, the new face of Victoria’s Secret

Following her “superwoman” appearance in the iconic Pirelli Calendar 2015, model Gigi Hadid has reportedly scored another top gig, as the new face of Victoria’s Secret younger line Pink. Here we talk exclusively to fashion’s rising star.

It’s been a good year for the 19-year-old with appearances at some of the world’s most prestigious fashion shows including Chanel, big brand campaign shoots for the likes of Cavalli and Tom Ford and a slot in the legendary Pirelli calendar.

In the US, Hadid is not a new name, rather she has been in the public eye for many years, thanks to her mother Yolanda Foster, who stars in the American reality TV show The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Gigi Hadid in Pirelli Calendar 2015

It is for this reason, like Kardashian star-turned-model Kendall Jenner, Hadid has been criticised for using her family’s fame to conquer the fashion industry at such young age, something the model denies.

“Yeah on one side we [Kendall Jenner and herself] have great families that have been in the spotlight and have taught a lot on that side of things, but we also have the work ethics to back it up. And I just want to be someone that is known because like to be working with me, even when they don’t know about my mum,” she told The Independent.

“Because my mom was in the industry and because I have a great team behind me, I was taught the basics as a kid… Other girls need to take two years to learn the basics, but I started with a lot of this knowledge and I was able to develop my own work ethic and my own style in the past two years and I kind have stuff ahead.” Celebrity offspring: Gigi Hadid and Partrick Schwarzenegger

Talking about her stellar year she assures that her “three things: work hard, be nice and make a friend” have led her to jobs. “I’ve met so many people that have led me to opportunities like the Pirelli Calendar that I would have never thought that was possible for me.”

Just days after the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Show stormed London, Hadid revealed she’s now working with the lingerie giant on social media with a picture of her sitting in the make-up chair accompanied by the caption “Being a goof on set of @VSPink.”

Hadid and her friend Kendall were both rumoured to be making their Victoria’s Secret debut at this year’s show, but didn’t. However, it looks like Hadid is likely to make an appearance next year, following the steps of models Behati Prinsloo and Chanel Iman, who both began modelling for Pink and are now regulars for the lingerie brand.

With just two years in the modelling business, Hadid has tried many areas of the industry, from high fashion to more commercial appearances; and lingerie seemed the natural next step. “Becoming a good model is about being able to see the differences first of all and then be able to bring the differences to the image. Just sexy in itself has so many different sides: you can be effortlessly sexy, powerful sexy or you can be like over the top sexy.” Also, up-and-coming model Gigi Hadid sports a white and pastel tuxedo from Prabal Gurung's spring 2015 collection

But more significant than coming from a famous family, is the era of social media, a key tool for Hadid with her 1.2 million followers. “Social media is definitely something that is setting models apart because it makes someone relatable,” she said. “Girls are following me because I’m a model and because they want to see the behind the scenes aspect of it. They’re also following because there’s someone, hopefully, that they want to be friends with. And I think there are a lot of models that don’t understand it.

“Companies are going to look at your following and your ability to connect to different age groups and different people and if you can connect to a lot of people by just being relatable and by showing people different sides of your life and different sides of you then you’re going to be able to represent a brand because you have a voice and that’s what brands are looking for.”

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Hadid seems to be aiming high and leaving her reality TV background far behind, and with this latest Victoria’s Secret news, we can expect to see much more of her in 2015. “I don’t want that [reality TV] to be who I am. I do it to support my mom but I don’t want to be a reality TV star at all. I love my family but I want this to be my thing,” she said.

Balmain and Manish Arora : Paris Fashion Week 2015

Christmas came early in Paris when Olivier Rousteing, head designer at Balmain, sent a collection down the catwalk that resembled nothing more than a box of Quality Street, the very British chocolates inextricably linked with the festive season.

The first indication was the colour palette: green, gold and purple, mostly metallic, some of which beaded to a high-shine, almost foiled finish. There were also interesting experimentations with crisp pleats, a sunray version of which worked to best effect. They resembled cellophane wrappers tightly twisted around confectionery.


Balmain's autumn/winter 2015

That act of unwrapping is all about the anticipation, the knowledge that what’s about to be revealed is a treat. It works in the context of Rousteing’s Balmain too, where surface flashiness competes (to no avail) with the perfection of the bodies that usually lie beneath; these clothes are as much about the act of undressing as they are about getting frocked-up in the first place.

Among the showgirl glamour were a few more down-to-earth touches, including a block-coloured mohair knit, wide-legged leather trousers in demure claret and even cocooning black wool coats, confident inclusions rather than the desperate scrabble of a designer who doesn’t know his customer.



Balmain's autumn/winter 2015 show during Paris Fashion Week

While much of the collection was skimpy, shrunken or sheer there were also plenty of elements which, when stripped back from the va-va-voom show styling, could work for the glamorous customer in her twilight years. More wide-legged trousers, sharp shouldered blazers or pencil skirts would all look fitting on the grand dames who, like Rousteing’s much-photographed good-time girls, still just want to have fun.


Rousteing’s approach is defiantly “more is more” but it looks positively constrained in comparison to Manish Arora’s exercise in high camp. That designer heaped his autumn/winter collection with the iconography and ceremonial dress of Native American tribes. Evidently inspired by the natural world, too, flowers unfurled and birds perched atop shoulders, all liberally sprinkled with sequins and beads. Despite Arora’s best efforts to dazzle, they felt distinctly flat.

Happily, Rick Owens’ use of glitz was far more restrained. Heavy materials – wools, washed leather and velvet – in his signature subdued but beautiful shades were imbued with a lightness, thanks to his ability to fold and drape around the body to craft a veritable chrysalis.