Style Crush: Carmen Miranda

The lovely weather a few weeks back got me all excited about returning to and updating my summer wardrobe. Though it's been grey and rainy again, I'm still finding myself drawn to bright colours and especially fruit prints! After buying a pair of pineapple earrings from Topshop and trawling Pinterest for pictures of the fabulous Carmen Miranda I think it's safe to say an obsession has begun.

What's in my basket....New Look

I think New Look is a brand that girls of my age have a sentimental fondness for. It was one of the first stores where I would spend my pocket money on buying my own clothes, from the 915 range. At one point I don't think the brand had the best reputation, but the last few years it has gone from strength to strength, managing to keep up with the trends and remain affordable. Here's my pick of recent pieces (links below)

Coral Boyfriend coat: £34.99 
Gingham top: £12.99
Cream check A-line mini: £17.99
Floral Midi skirt: £19.99
Black rucksack (also available in a beautiful taupe): £17.99



Do you ever shop at New Look?

Wilfox S/S 2013: Clueless!

Oh wow. Not usually a fan of Wildfox [or rather my bank balance isn't] but the new look book is fabulous! Best of 90s style and inspired my one of my favourite 90s films, Clueless! I love how each model represents one of the three girls, Cher, Dion and Tai. and N.B. How gorgeous is the 'Tai' model? Serious hair envy here!

Bottom left- totally me!

I'm not even sure it's just the clothes, or more the essence of what they evoke: carefree teen summers with no worries. Wish I could back to these times!  

Style Crush: Kristen Stewart's style overhaul

Whether you're a Twi-hard, or still believe K-Stew is a 'Trampire' you cannot deny the phenomenal change in her wardrobe recently. Before, Kristen was more likely to be seen in battered converse, with greasy hair and wearing Robert Pattinson's hand me downs. But for all the recent promotion and premieres she has been really pushing the boat out. Though she looks fantastic, I'm also slightly cynical that this restyle is mainly to further drive publicity for the final instalment of the Twilight films, as she's never been hesitant to state her complete lack of interest in fashion.

A very risque look for the normally conservative Kristen at the LA premiere.

Stunning Zuhair Murad jumpsuit- I want it!

Amazing Elie Saab gown at the Berlin Premiere

All photos from contactmusic.com and cocoperez.com

Girl Crush: Skyfall Style

Bérénice Marlohe

I've never really bought into the hype of the new James Bond films, as Daniel Craig doesn't really do it for me- I still haven't seen Casino Royale or Quantam of Solace. But I have to say I was blown away by the latest offering, Skyfall- if you haven't seen it I highly recommend it. Though I have to say I was (rather worringly!) more entranced with Bond Girl Severine (played by Bérénice Marlohe) than Bond himself! Her style was exactly the sort of thing I go for- sheer, sexy and gothic. I thought she made a great glamorous Bond girl and her outfits on the red carpet were just as gorgeous as those worn in the film- though the dress in the casino scene was possibly my favourite. In my opinion, the French just do glamour and sophistication in a way us Brits can't match...

Who's your favourite Bond Girl?