ASOS spring lookbook

Asos spring collection is fresh and funny.Say welcome to the block heel,the key colors are sand,turquoise,sand,yellow,coral,light blue.Shapes are maxi dresses and 60s tunic short dresses and tailored trousers.

DIY lab: cut out dress

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Bona Drag

The DIY inspiration of today comes from these cut out dresses really in the moment.The unespected cut out detail on the ribs is strategic,sexy but not vulgar is wearable by everyone.
I made a selection of these dresses for you, you can click on the images to shop them.
If you have some time we can have some fun cutting out a dress we already own.Try on the dress and in front of the mirror visualize where to cut the dress, on your ribs.Mark with pins where width and the height of the cut,just where it has to start and where to end.
Take off the dress draw a triangular shape,the shape of the part you have to cut, pin it on your dress and cut it out paying attention to leave space for a seam,make sure you leave enought space at the center to keep the dress together.
Refine the cut with a seam.
You can cut the dress only on the front till the lateral sewing or cut it both sides.
You can sew on the borders of your cut a beaded,sequined or studded trim if you like and you're done.

I find very interesting the dress sold at bona drag, the knot detaling on the front.
It looks like this dress can be done with a huge t-shirt dress or a big men's shirt.
Plus for a more parisienne,glamour look you can even make this dress with silk scarfs, even famous brands ones like gucci or hermes turning your diy project in a unique fashion piece.
I'll try to make it and then i'll get back to you with the tutorial!

Filling your Christmas list:10 essentials of the season

Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we've too many places to go,let's go shop,let's go shop, let's go shop.
Ok, i've been taken by the christmas mood, that is another way to say i've been taken by the shopping fever.
But to avoid impluse buys let's sit down and write our christmas list.Later on you can whisper it to your boyfriend while he's sleeping so it will turn out it has been his very own idea!
Let's look at our wardrobe: do we have all the seasonal must haves?
Christmas is the right time to grab them all.
This is my list of the season must haves, feel free to tell me yours.
I made a polyvore set for you

1. a coral (or red) maxi dress a 70s vibe for your christmas parties
2. a leopard coat (we need one anycase)
3. 70s flare jeans
4. city ankle boots
5. a pair of wedges
6. a little black dress with some character (take one decorated it will make your look)
7. a piece of Lanvin for H&M (we talked about it all autumn so you've got to have one!)
8. ruffle coral shoes (coral is one of the seasonal most hot colors)
9. structured wool sweater (one with loops or exagerated shoulders,one with some unusual decorations)
10. a brocade coat or dress

off the list but still very important

1. a 60s dress
2. a jumpsuit or a playsuit
3. a wide floppy hat

Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we've too many places to go,let's go shop,let's go shop, let's go shop.
Ok, sono stata contagiata dallo spirito natalizio che in altre parole vuol dire dallo spirito natalizio dello shopping.
Per evitare di comprare la prima cosa che ci attira salvo poi non poterla abbinare con niente sediamoci un attimo e scriviamo la nostra lista di Natale. Con calma dopo la potrete sussurrare nell'orecchio del vostro ragazzo mentre dorme così al risveglio penserà che sia stata una sua idea!
Guardiamo nell'armadio: abbiamo tutti i pezzi necessari della stagione?
Natale è un'ottima occasione per completare la collezione.
Ho stilato una lista di quelli che sono i must haves della stagione, vi ho anche fatto un set con polyvore!

1. un vestito maxi corallo perfetto per i party natalizi(non ve lo mettete ai party dove andrò io però!)
2. un cappotto leopardato(non può mancare nell'armadio cmq)
   
3. pantaloni a zampa anni 70
   
4. stivaletti per la città,vanno di moda quelli stringati
   
5. un paio di zeppe
6. un tubino nero con un po' di carattere decorato in maniera appariscente(da solo farà il vostro look)
   
7. un pezzo della collezione Lanvin at h&m(ormai ne abbiamo parlato per mesi, ne dovete avere uno)
   
8. scarpe corallo decorate con ruche
9. maglione scultura (decorato in maniera vistosa con avvolgimenti o ganci o pon pon)
   
10. un vestito o un cappotto broccato

fuori lista ma cmq necessari

1. un vestito anni 60, quelli a sacchetto un po' svasati sotto
2. una tuta lunga o con shorts (non quella da ginnastica!!)
3. un cappello a falda larga
   

Rules for the party season: RED MAXI

Miss selfridge coral dress limited edition
£225

Christmas is coming! Ok maybe not tomorrow but its spirit and parties will start soon.
What i'm looking for this season is a long red maxi dress. The one I love is the one from Miss Selfridge above. It's so seventies! The shade of red for this autumn winter it's definitely coral!
Other options

Carin Wester Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

£245.00
Urban Outfitters

Holly Willoughby Ruched Jersey Maxi Dress

£69.00

These are some high street prices options, if you can afford couture buy Joseph Altazurra

Anna Dello Russo in Joseph Altazurra