FERNE McCANN WEARS LAVISH ALICE GIRAFFE PRINT CAMI DRESS

TOWIE star Ferne McCann rocked our Giraffe Print Double Layer Cami Dress last week at the Vinspired Awards at London's O2 Arena. Toughening up the cream cami dress with a leather biker jacket, Ferne added a pop of colour with a pastel pink clutch and coordinating nail polish. Finishing off the look with an Essex bouncy blow dry, Ferne definitely caught our style attention!

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| TOP TEN FAVES TO FOLLOW |

Here at LAHQ we're hooked on all things social media, especially Instagram! There's something about seeing into someones life that's just so appealing... In a non-stalker kinda way. So here's some of our top 10 faves to stalk follow, as selected by our very own Senior Fashion Assistant and Stylist Sophie!

1. Hunger Magazine- by far one of my favourite magazines, filled with all things creative, Hunger captures the essence of art, culture and fashion all in one!

2. Facehunter- for those times were your mind can't put together a loveable outfit, Facehunter is all about street style and serious inspiration to kick your mind into overtime.

3. Interior Magazine- By far the best interior account I've come across, when I grow up I want a house like this... *sighs*

4. Label PR- Now I might be a little bit biased but Label is the ultimate PR agency to follow to get the inside gossip on press events and celeb wears. Not to mention the VIP box at Beyonce they booked for a new collection launch! 

5. Love Aesthetics- I'm such a fan of fashion blogs but this girls takes it to a whole new level! Ivana's attention to detail is phenomenal and would you believe she makes most of it herself! Her unique style has scored her a spot at Dutch Vogue too, is there anything she can't do?!

6. Ricki Hall- wow, just WOW! Ricki is a seriously cool guy, his insta is full of behind the scenes footage from his modelling shoots as well as some cheeky topless shots that will make your heart melt... 

7. California Healthy- Since the beginning of the year I've become a bit obsessed with my fitness and health, with this I've become a bit of an amateur chef in the kitchen and this account seriously fuels my obsession! If only I was a California babe doing Pilates on the beach, drinking yummy frozen smoothies by the pool, skating down the side walks... a girl can dream can't she?!

8. The Little Magpie- I've been a massive fan of Amy for some time now, the way she styles up an outfit is seriously inspiring. 

9.  TROF NQ- hidden away in Manchester's Northern Quarter, Trof screams everything Manchester stands for. Eclectic decor -check, home cooked mouth watering food-check, the best bourbon whiskeys in town-check! 

10. Oracle Fox Blog- now I've definitely saved the best until last! Ultimate Aussie blogger Mandy oozes premium style, with brand spotlights from Céline, Acne and Alexander Wang and the odd fresh piece from Zara and Topshop her style is minimal chic with a true luxe feel. Oh and did I mention she blogged OUR White Asymmetric Skirt from the SS13 collection- such a Lavish moment for us!

| NIKE AIR MAX 27TH ANNIVERSARY |

Celebrating their 27th anniversary, Nike Air Max have got to be one of the coolest designs for all you trainer lovers. No fashionista has been spotted without a pair this season, not to mention all our fave celebs sporting this iconic shoe! Seen heading down the catwalk at the SS13 Moschino Cheap & Chic show, we've had our eye on this cool new craze that's taking over fashion as we know it!

Once only worn as a training shoe or styled with sweat pants for those lazy days, Nike Air Max have vastly become an iconic piece. Seen with everything from leather trousers, boyfriend jeans to pencil skirts- who knew fashion could ever be so comfy! As the trainer is the choice of runway shoe for Chanel this season, who are we to argue with Karl Lagerfeld. LAHQ give you full permission to hang up those crippling 6 inch bad boys to slip on fashion's worst kept secret...

| SHOP: PASTEL MINT |

As the weather (finally) starts to change as spring is upon us, what better way to update your wardrobe than with a pastel green piece perfect for those spring days. We've gone mint-green mad this season with everything from jumpsuits, to cutesy dresses and even throughout our Premium Jersey collection. See what our Senior Fashion Assistant & Sophie has to say about the green hue that's got us all hooked!

"Pastels are always a great fall back when it comes to spring, think pastel hues for SS14. The one shade that we just can't get enough of here at LAHQ is mint green! Add in a Premium Jersey Tee such as the Mint Green Dip Hem Crop Top to your wardrobe, it looks great with a high waisted pair of light denim skinny jeans, then as soon as summer hits swap your jeans for the White Crossover Culotte Trousers to get that true summer vibe! We just can't get enough of the Mint Green Tapered Leg Jumpsuit, team with our White Strapped Buckle Wedge Sandals and a cool rucksack for the perfect combo!

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| CAUGHT ON CAMERA: EJ STYLE |

Emma of EJ Style is sprinting to the fashion finish-line in our Grey Jersey Sleeveless Sweater with Stripe Rib Trim! Her outfit embodies the sport aesthetic look of our Premium Jersey Collection, making this look a style winner. Teaming the Grey Sleeveless Sweater with a chic pair of black joggers and contradicting black barely there sandals, the outfit screams the new wave sports luxe trend our fave designers are hitting up!

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| MICHELLE KEEGAN WEARS LAVISH ALICE FLORAL PLAYSUIT |

Super stylish Michelle Keegan stepped out last night in our Mint & Blue Floral Playsuit with soon to be hubby Mark Wright, for the Reuben Wood's Creatives salon opening in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Looking as glamorous as ever, Michelle teamed the playsuit with a slinky pair of white barely there sandals, showing off her tanned toned legs. Recently nominated for Sexiest Female at the British Soap Awards for the sixth time in a row, Michelle is hoping to bag the award before leaving the soap world to settle down with Mark Wright!

Our Senior Fashion Assistant & Stylist Sophie says; "Michelle is such a BABE! She truly looks incredible, I love how she's kept her accessories extremely minimal, letting the playsuit do all the talking! I don't think I've ever seen this girl look anything less than perfection! Such a girl crush!"

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| PREMIUM JERSEY COLLECTION |

As the days start to get warmer and the nights stay brighter, the Lavish design team have created a capsule collection of Premium Jersey products for you to start making that seasonal transition. The 13-piece exclusively designed collection consists of pastel hues and boxy shapes with our signature sport aesthetic. So what better way to start the new season than with a versatile piece from the Premium Jersey collection!

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SAM FAIERS WEARS LAVISH ALICE CREAM VINTAGE FLORAL PLAYSUIT

It's not a secret that TOWIE star Sam Faiers loves our collection, so when she stepped out in the sunshine in our Cream Floral Vintage Playsuit, we fell in love with the piece all over again!

Steal yours for just £42 before it's too late!

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| LAVISH ON FESTIVAL FASHION |

Can you believe it’s March already? We’ve made it through the long, torturous fashion-fund limited January and withstood a wet, windy hair-destroying February. The beginning of March brings the promise of longer, lighter days and the sun starts to tease us by rearing its beautiful head more and more. The spring season is upon us! This means a complete wardrobe overhaul and time to push those chunky knits to the back.

Now not to get ahead of ourselves (ok who are we kidding) but, and correct me if we're wrong, it also means that festival season is near! And with Coachella only about a month away we’d say it’s more than acceptable to start outfit planning. Luckily, here at Lavish we’ve got you covered and with our brand new S/S14 collection about to touch down, you’ll be counting down the days.

Here a couple of our current favourite pieces and how to wear them.

White and Navy Zig Zag Print Pinafore Playsuit: we adore this girl-next-door shape with the bold nautical print, team with a brightly coloured crop top or if I’m feeling brave, a floral blouse for that mixed-print look!

Navy Eye Print Tapered Leg Jumpsuit: the jumpsuit has gone from strength-to-strength this season and we just can’t get enough! It is such a simple but attention grabbing look and with bridal jumpsuits on the up (!) they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. And as you already know, you can always count on Lavish Alice for exciting versatile prints that are truly unique! 

| FASHION WEEK LUSTING |

Didn't manage to catch Fashion Week? No sweat, we've reviewed our fave collections from each fashion capital!

Starting of the season as usually was NY Fashion Week, and Karen Walker stole the show for us! Playing with vibrant autumn shades of florals, navy gingham, along with powerful monochrome prints. This latest collection was a tribute to the suffragettes, with easy-going, very wearable looks, yet with an underlining toughness. An iconic highlight of the show was the hand, hammer and broken heart print emphasising the suffragette movement. The looks seem effortless, yet piece together perfectly with slouchy, elegant shaping teamed with practical, satchel styled bags.

For our very own London Fashion Week, Ong Oai Pairam had it in the bag! Colour took to the stage in this collection with bright, primary colours contrasting with patterned textures and metallic. The 50's inspired box jackets and jacquard trousers created a smart, yet fun and vibrant look. The brave mix of block colours against different patterns and textures really worked to make a stand-out look pulled together with metallic tipped shoes, to make the outfit truly unique.

Amongst the crazy catwalks at Milan Fashion Week, Gucci was by far our fave! What really took our eye from the Gucci collection was the return of pastels for AW14. The collection consists of powder pink, dusty blues and greens, with soft beiges, yet with a hint of bright yellow. The precise shaping of the dresses was distinctively infused with a 60's vibe; block colouring along with A line shaping. The mannish, tailed suites saw a fitted leg with sheer, silk shirts. The added fur on top, and knee-high, patent boots with loafer detailing completed the glamorous, chic look.

As all things good come to those who wait, Paris Fashion Week was definitely worth it! Sonya Rykiel has us hooked for A/W14 already! Slick suede filled the floor with long, tailed, camel coats and smart, cigarette trousers. Slouchy, bobbled, voluminous jumpers and fur to contrast the crisp shirts worn underneath. Layering is a fundamental feature for this collection complementing the cosy, wool garments. The shaping of the collection appears quite androgynous with strong, squared shouldering, yet the textures worn are ultra-feminine, with soft shading, and rose print designs. To complete the look of fine knits with a fresh, chic grace, designer for Sonia, Geraldo da Conceicao, added a 90’s feel with a fun platform heel and sheer, delicate gloves adding a ladylike touch.