Ultimate style inspiration - Jean Shrimpton

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Ultimate style inspiration - Brigitte Bardot

I can't speak French, so I let the sexy fashion do the talking yeah!

I Want Your Wardrobe!!

Find out after the jump who is on my style radar and whose getting me green with wardrobe envy!!!

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Plain Jane - My New Fave Show

Behold!!! I think I may have unearthed a new TV gem! After being a huge hit across the pond, Plain Jane is a show that takes a girl who lacks confidence and a proper fashion sense and introduces her to some confidence techniques including some extreme sports and adrenaline-pumping activities such as bungee jumping and even swimming with sharks. They are also each given brand new makeovers consisting of a shopping trip, a brand new wardrobe as well as a fancy new hairdo.  However, it does not stop there as it turns out that each girl has a secret crush that they are keen to impress, unbeknownst to him of course. After the makeover, they are set up on a blind date in an exotic location in which the girl gets the opportunity to showcase her brand new look and now has the opportunity to utilise her new-found dating skills and self-confidence in order to try and impress him and see where things go from there. Sounds very exciting indeed! Already an addict! I am also quite appalled that I had never heard of the show before! It is more than a makeover show and takes the girls on a journey of self-discovery and helps them find their own identity rather than being something completely gratuitous and consisting of just going shopping.

The show is hosted by Brit-based-in-LA fashion journalist, TV presenter, star of The City and all-round fashionista Louise Roe who shows off an impressive, enviable wardrobe during the show. My new style icon I think. Eclectic, laid-back, and very bright - she sure loves her colour and prints. Think the LA/ California girl bohemian chic mixed with the edginess of London style.
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I WANT YOUR WARDROBE!!!

Some of my favourite Louise Roe outfits:

Love, love LOVE this purple coat!!!!

More Must Haves - The High End

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD ANGLOMANIA

PINK MARGHI TAFFETA EVENING DRESS

£365.00

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Artemis studded python shoulder bag

£1,345

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Zobra 120 studded glitter-finish sandals

£635

Topshop Spike Stretch bracelet - £12.50

Topshop Abstract Bead Drop Earrings - £8.50

Nail Rock Swarovski Designer Nail Fashion - Metallic Silver

£20.00

Autumn Must Haves

Outfit 1





Topshop Star Print Pleated Dress - £55,  Pull On Suede Boot (Dark Red) - £49.99,
Topshop Layered Star Drop Earrings - £12.50,  New Look 70 Denier Tights (Red) - £2.99

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Outfit 2
 

High - Low Maxi at Love at Topshop - £48, Topshop Bright Blue Heels - £75, Nail Polish in War Paint -£5, Multiple Square Stud Earrings - £10










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Outfit 3

 


MOTO Kristen Jeans - £40, Red Feather Earrings - £6.50, Bugle Bead Love Tank Top - £28, Black Mesh Fringe Shrug - £50

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Outfit 4





Jaeger Organdy Silk Blend Prom Dress - £230, Lulu Guinness Shocking Pink Swarovski Crystallised Lips Clutch - £650, Sienna Silver Metallic Platform Peeptoe Shoes - £62, Funky Joanna Specs Long Pendant Necklace - £10

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• Outfit 1 - A hidden gem for Autumn 2011 (or Fall 2011 for all of you Americans who read this) is the star print trend, seen predominantly on the Dolce and Gabbana A/W 2011 catwalks. A fun, quirky and playful pattern, this stunning dress from Topshop can be teamed with sexy neutral, earthy tones such as the burgundy boots and tights can stop it from looking too cartoony/panto character and a lot more grown up. This is next on my shopping list. This outfit therefore screams autumnal chic!!
• Outfit 2 - I am sooo in love with this sexy asymmetric dress!! It gives the best of both worlds if you can't decide whether to where a mini dress or a maxi dress, so with this dress, you can kill two birds with one stone with dress as it shows off those sexy pins but tones down the sexiness with the train at the back. For maximum effect, team with colourful accessories or nail polish to real create a cutting-edge, fashionable look. These bright blue heels fit the bill completely and teamed with the red nail polish gives that extra 'Ooomph!'
• Outfit 3 - Something cool, casual and chic, this fringed shrug creates the ultimate bohemian feel and it can be dressed down OR dressed up. Here's a perfect example of it being dressed down with an embellished tee and jeans and the red feather earrings add the extra pop of colour. 
• Outfit 4 - A bit more on the pricey side but at the same time these pieces are absolutely irresistible. This black and white polka dot dress is cute and bold and the Lulu Guinness Lips clutch (which I am completely obsessed with!!!) adds a pop of bright pink and takes the outfit to a whole new level - perfect for the party season!!! If you're not brave enough to wear a pair of a shoes in a clashing colour then these silver platforms from Topshop are the best alternative and give a party feel. This necklace also adds a 1950s vibe to the outfit and gives Sandra Dee a run for her money!! It really is adorable and is also playful. Add a pair of plain stud earrings and then you're good to go!!