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House of Fraser Blogger Style Challenge

16 August 2012

House of Fraser Blogger Style Challenge

1. Oasis Circle Sequin Vest (HERE) || 2. Therapy Biker Jacket (HERE)

3. Mary Portas Pouchette Bag (HERE) || 4. Martine Wester Crystal Earrings (HERE)

5. Michael Kors Skinny Leather Trousers (HERE) || 6. Nine West Borderline8 Sandals (HERE)

House of Fraser is running a Blogger Style Challenge to win £200 worth of vouchers. To enter, all you have to do is head over to the House of Fraser website (HERE), put together a look inspired by the Autumn / Winter 2012 season trends and blog about it, then head over to the House of Fraser blog (HERE) and leave a comment with a link to your blog post by Monday 10th September. Here is my entry!

I chose a Metallic & Leather look, two of the most featured trends for next season. The combination of the two creates a modern, yet classy and elegant look and would wear this to go out clubbing or for drinks at a snazzy London bar. The sequin vest is my favourite piece of the lot; it’s such a contradictory piece – it’s a vest, which brings a casual and almost effortless vibe to the look, but the sequins give it the sophistication needed to turn it into a casual elegant look. I also choose some Michael Kors leather trousers and a faux leather jacket to add a modern and slightly edgy touch. To finish the look, I choose a pair of killer black sandals and some crystal drop earrings to match with the vest.

What do you think of my AW ’12 trend inspired look? What are your favourite trends for next season? Leave your comments below :)

Au revoir!

Ysis

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  1. safira @miss stylicious says

    16 August 2012 at 8:21 pm

    Love the gold top, jacket and shoes. Absolutely gorgeous!

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  2. beckysmakeup says

    16 August 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Ah this is right up my street Ysis! I think if we met in real life I would be raiding your wardrobe for sure!

    Becky

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  3. Le Beauty Girl says

    16 August 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Haha! I absolutely loved your entry for the challenge as well. The quilted bag, the coated jeans and the rose gold watch: all up my street! We need to live closer to share our wardrobes with one another :) xx

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  4. Le Beauty Girl says

    16 August 2012 at 8:41 pm

    Thanks, Safira. I love the metallics + leather combo :) xx

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  5. beckysmakeup says

    16 August 2012 at 11:01 pm

    hahaha yes we do, now you are moving nearer hopefully some events will arise where we can get to have a chin wag! x

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    1 September 2012 at 3:52 am

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