The ra-ra dress of dreams. This crinkle style cream dress is such a beauty. Cute and sassy combined you can’t go wrong. The wrap style middle and mini length create the perfect summer dress.
I always love pink, but this bubblegum pink shade is extra beautiful. This ASOS dress combines the bubblegum pink with satin to create the most darling design. The midi length, loose flowing skirt, long sleeve, unique neckline, cut out back and bow tie back feature forms a gorgeous aesthetic. The distinctive cowl neck and layered shoulder fabric gives a vintage look to the modern dress. I adore a bow as you all know! This oversized bow tie gives a decorative layer to the plain design. White tie-ankle sandals and a blush make-up look complete the pretty in pink vibe.
SANDALS – PRIMARK (IN-STORE ONLY)
OPTION 1 – ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
Green and white is an absolute all-time favourite of mine. Having green eyes, when I wear green it accentuates the colour, especially in the summer. Satin midi skirts are a killer item to have in your wardrobe, this sage colouring is perfect to couple with lighter colours. I paired the skirt with an ASOS white bandeau with a darling sage polka-dot pattern. The mix of a satin skirt with a pretty top creates casual outfit, ideal for a beach trip or a spot of shopping. I styled my H&M white cotton sliders with bow detail with the flattering skirt and top combo. I absolutely adore straw hats, especially this ASOS bow-tie style. The oversized size and bow detailing finish the dreamy look.
This look is quite far from my generic style, but I LOVE IT! The fresh zing of metallic combined with the off-white creates an unflawed cool vibe. The H&M off-white turn-up culottes are a traditional foundation for a typical ‘Maddison’ outfit, however this time I played it out of the box… Throwing on a H&M extreme-crop metallic silver shirt, silver Stradivarius brogues and my Mumma’s vintage silver Guess chain belt, the look transformed from a generic elegant outfit, to a showstopper! Changing up my usual curls I threw my hair back in a relaxed ponytail. I’ve rocked metallic trouser or shoe many-a-time, but the metallic shirt was a new one! The metallic shirt is PERFECT for a festival or summer party (safely of-course). In short, I’ve fallen in love with silver!
Relaxed, pretty maxi dresses are a summer staple. Whether you’re going for a brunch date or you’re holidaying abroad a casual maxi dress is a must. These two styles are sourced from ASOS. The first style is a sage green maxi length dress with a deep neckline, double drawstring front and tiered design. The colour is the trending summer green, matching my green eyes. As I wandered around in the darling maxi dress it swayed and moved freely. It is a very stylish option. The second style is the stone maxi dress with V neckline, wrap over front, ruffle trim and wicker belt detailing. The simple colour combined with the stylistic features fashions an elegant visual. The belt is a nice touch. I paired gold espadrilles with tie ankle detail, a subtle addition of metallic to the picturesque look. I also added a heavily embellished nude headband to the stone look, adding excitement to the overall appearance.
If you follow my blog, then you will know that I am obsessed with flamboyant and quirky designs. Once I had ordered this Zara top, it was popping up all over my Instagram feed, the most trending item right now. The ribbed, knit base in a sage green colour is beautiful in itself, but the tops main draw is its organza, flower shoulder feature. The cropped fit makes it an impeccable summer staple. Here I styled the top with white Zara jeans, sage green Topshop heels and the Zara jute knot belt. This summer season style; sage green, is one to watch.
Although currently we can’t go out, everyone is itching for a dress up and boogie. I’ve felt completely deflated about going-out dress styles. They’re all similar and there was nothing edgy with newness, until…Zara released this teal, ruched detail, shoulder padded, faux leather dress! The teal leather colouring is incredibly rare, in fact I’ve never seen a dress like it and the style is so distinctive against average dresses. Being 5ft 8 and having long legs it’s problematic to find dresses that are long enough, this length however is flirty, yet modest. I swapped my signature curls for a tight, poker bun to contrast against the voluminous shoulders. Adding my Primark off-white sandals, the evening look was complete. When cocktails can be sipped again, I will be wearing this dress.
In celebration of one of my first ever blog posts back in 2016, I’ve decided to re-style the shirt dress and grey jumper combo, for a fresher summer feel. I remember taking the photos for ‘University Visits’ in Brighton, while looking at Brighton university. That feels like a lifetime ago as I’m sitting here writing my Dissertation at the end of my journey at University of Southampton. While writing this blog post I had a sudden prang of nostalgia as I recalled that post. It’s funny how much we progress, but barely take time to reflect on how far we’ve come. Maybe its lockdown allowing me to do so!
Anyway, getting back to the fashion…Shirt dresses are timeless, they’re always in fashion…Hence why I’m still wearing them. The beauty of them is they can be dressed up or styled casually. The way I styled the shirt dress this time can only be described as ‘darling’. The charming combination of the wrap over white shirt dress with waist bow tie, the Zara square neckline, puff sleeve and crop-length grey knitted jumper and the pink ballet slippers with ankle tie screams spring 2020. The pink satin ballet slipper look takes me back to pointe classes growing up. The contrast of the square neckline with the shirt dress collar adds an edge to the precious style. On a warmer day the jumper can be subtracted, leaving just the shirt dress, which demands attention alone. This look is en pointe!
Who knew getting married could look so chic. Of-course if Villanelle is getting married, it’s going to be in style. Not only did the loveable assassin wear the controversial choice of a suit, but layered a mesh bodysuit and sensual bra underneath, finishing the look off with a Loewe brooch and killer heels…
I thought the look was phenomenal. The perfect look for when you want to blow peoples socks off. The bra is a H&M black and cream lace style, the mesh bodysuit prettylittlething, the black culottes are a Zara classic; the flawless fit and elegant flow, contrast impeccably against the close-fitting bodysuit. A black tux blazer pulls the look together, while the pointed black shoes with bow detailing adds a precious style to the edgy look. To finalise the look, I added statement diamanté branch earrings, accentuated even more by the scraped back ponytail. Slick.
BLAZER – ZARA (SIMILAR OPTION)
Killing Eve villain Villanelle is a fashion ICON! Villanelle a Russian ruthless assassin played by actress Jodie Comer is the most astonishing villainous role out there. The enchanting, compelling, strikingly stunning assassin is everyone’s girl crush and her fashion is to DIE FOR (excuse the pun). She is the perfect devil in disguise.
Series 3 starts typically with an array of bizarre techniques to assassinate people. The outfits are as anticipated; outlandish and modish. Of all ways to stylishly do the deed, Villanelles technique of posing as a delivery driver comes with a trendy outfit; in this instance a tan jumpsuit with delivery driver print. Of course, the jumpsuit I am wearing is just plain, but has a similar vibe. This H&M camel jumpsuit is the perfect fit; very often I struggle to find jumpsuits fit the length of my leg and body, this fit hit the nail on the head. Drawing in the waist with my tan Gucci belt adds femininity to the masculine chic. The military inspired pocket detailing is so en vogue. Tan western boots match perfectly, adding height and charm to the look. Keep an eye out for more Villanelle looks.
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