GreenmyLIFEstyle’s Zoe Robinson picks her top Estethica dresses

September 24, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment 

Stepping in to this year’s Estethica at LFW I was surprised to see so many neutrals for SS10, but on venturing just a little further inside I was delighted to find an abundance of gorgeous garments in stunning colours that I can’t wait to wear next year. Here are my top 10 dresses, each picked for their great party potential, versatile casual style or for being perfect work wear.
Firstly the casual dresses – they’ll be a wardrobe staple so they need to go with everything and have the ability to be dressed up at a moment’s notice for an impromptu summer BBQ or cocktail on the beach.
People Tree – I love the 70’s beach wear vibe of this jersey dress from People Tree. You can wear with sandals on the beach, team with a jacket and pumps for work or throw on wedges or heels, a pink belt and vintage beads for a fab evening look.
Globe Hope – Finnish brand Globe Hope have ingeniously styled this cute dress from post consumer linen. The detail on the neckline is so gorgeous that it doesn’t need a lot of accessorising and I’d be inclined to keep it simple – for day wear this dress would look cute worn with pumps or sandals or for a more elegant look add heels and a clutch bag.
Article 23  – We’re told this silk jersey dress was picked out of 1000’s of pieces for the Paris fashion week’s top 100 for their catwalk show and we can see why – the stunning fabric feels amazingly soft  so not only is it super stylish but also very comfortable to wear.  Wear loose with sandals and a fedora on the beach or for a sharper look, add heels and accessorise with long beads or chains and chunky bracelets. To give the figure more definition cinch in at the waist with a tan belt or lower on your hips for a more relaxed look.
Minna – This beautiful dress from Minna certainly stood out for its beautiful design and fabric and could easily have gone in the party dress top picks too. This is the kind of dress you can throw on when you feel you have nothing to wear and you’ll instantly feel gorgeous.  No jewellery (or shoes) required with this one but it’s also easy to dress up with heels and delicate jewellery or down with sandals and a flower in your hair!
Eco work wear can be hard to get right in a smart office environment – you don’t want to compromise on style but have to look tailored and professional. Here are my top work dresses that can easily dressed up or down according to the occasion.
Henrietta Ludgate – This dress is simply stunning and would be a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. With the flared hemline giving a twist on the classic wiggle dress this offers a fresh and current alternative for work wear, plus it can be accessorised to perfection a number of ways. Add some colourful statement jewellery and shoes to enhance the quirky element of the dress, or go for timeless elegance by wearing with simple gold jewellery.
Junky Styling – Another brilliant re-worked design from Junky Styling – the traditional stripe shirt, updated in this gorgeous and innovative style makes it perfect work wear. This dress is beautifully tailored and nicely fitted at the waist so is very flattering as well as being a good length for the office. Super versatile, it can be teamed with trainers or pumps for a more casual look
Article 23  - Stylish, tailored, eco work wear can be scarce, so this fitted shift dress from Article 23 is a great find. Also available in black, this dress is so versatile – it can be worn as in the picture with a shirt underneath or with matching fitted jacket for a sharper, more formal look. Go straight from the office to an evening do by accessorising with killer heels, skinny belt and some stunning jewellery.
After my initial concern that colour in the SS10 collections was somewhat lacking I’m happy to bring you my top party dresses from Estethica:
Lalesso – This gorgeous 50’s inspired Lalesso dress has a cut away back and comes in a few different patterns.  Beautifully styled in this photo, I love this exotic flower and leaf print which is at its best worn with minimal jewellery (anything more might be overkill). Team with a simple bright pink belt or ribbon at the waist and heels or wedge sandals for the evening. For day wear, add a cardigan and pumps for an updated 50’s feel.
Mark Liu’s zero waste designs need little accessorising as each one of them is a work of art in itself. The shape and style of this dress is striking and sexy but feminine and the fabric is stunning. Wear with simple jewellery, gold for the evening – anything more would detract from this amazing dress.
Minna – Last but absolutely not least is the Maria dress from Minna. I could have chosen numerous pieces from this label for my top picks and I opted for this because of the beautiful vintage fabric, gorgeous cut and its versatility. An obvious party dress, this one is perfect for so many occasions I certainly can’t mention them all – for an evening out or wedding wear with white or tan heels, a clutch and chunky bangles; for daytime, team with some trusty pumps or sandals and for work wear add a jacket and you’re away!

Globe-Hope-dressGreenmyLIFEstyle personal fashion stylist Zoe Robinson picks her top 10 Spring Summer 2010 dresses, from the designers taking part in Estethica, London Fashion Week’s ethical fashion zone. From home, to office, to parties, find out now what you’ll be wearing next year.

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Emma Watson to launch teen range with People Tree

September 19, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment 

Emma-Watsons-fashion-coll-0British actress Emma Watson, star of the Harry Potter movie franchise, Burberry model and style icon, is teaming up with Fairtrade fashion brand People Tree for a clothes range aimed at teenage boys and girls. Lucie Goulet catches up with People Tree’s Anthony Waller at London Fashion Week. Read more

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Catwalk report: Rani Jones kicks off London Fashion Week

September 18, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment 

rani-jones-leadDesign duo Rani Patel and Lucy Jones sounded the starting pistol for London Fashion Week today with an off-site presentation south of the river. Already a Greenmystyle.com favourite, the designers produced another beautiful collection of softly sculpted feminine pieces in subtly coloured hues punctuated with neon brights. With not a single weak piece in the collection, it’s ethical fashion that we’d actually love to wear, and that’s saying something. Click through for pictures from today’s show.

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WIN – London Fashion Week Editor’s Survival Kit

September 17, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment 

Win-a-survival-kitLondon Fashion Week is underway – hurrah! Over the next seven days ethical designers such as My Only One, Ada Zanditon and Rani Jones will be presenting their Spring Summer 2010 collections alongside fellow rising stars from mainstream fashion including House Of Holland, Danielle Scutt and Peter Pilotto as well as hot tickets Christopher Kane, Jeremy Scott and Luella. Find out how you can win a Fashion Week Survival kit of beauty goodies, including a top product from former Vogue beauty director Kathy Phillips’ own This Works beauty range. Read more

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London Fashion Week kicks off with an eclectic EFF catwalk show

September 17, 2009 by greenmystyle · Comments Off 

page11Amiee Jones reports from Last night’s Ethical Fashion Forum show at Covent Garden’s Hospital Club, which was a delectable taster of what’s to come next Spring. Photos by Margaret Davidson. Read more

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WIN – Ten Starbucks cards worth £25 each up for grabs!

September 15, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment 

Starbucks-competition-fairtStarbucks is now only serving 100% Fairtrade Certified coffee for all of its espresso-based beverages at no extra cost to customers, making it the largest purchaser of Fairtrade Certified coffee in the world.  And with Starbucks serving up nearly two million great tasting Cappuccinos, Lattes and Mochas every week across the UK and Ireland, this commitment to Fairtrade will mean that every Starbucks customer who buys an espresso-based beverage will be helping to generate more than £350,000 in the coming year to help improve the lives of more than 100,000 farming families. Read more

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Daily eBay – River Island stonewash skinny ripped jeans

September 3, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment 

river-island-ripped-jeansRipped jeans have been the toast of the season thanks to Christophe Decarnin’s much discussed, criticised and lauded acid-washed pair for Balmain. Lucie Goulet picks today’s Daily eBay. Read more

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Daily eBay – Dunn & Co black bowler hat

September 2, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment 

daily-ebay-bowler-hatEver since Keira Knightley appeared in that Coco Mademoiselle advert covered in little more than a bowler hat, this traditional male accessory has become a women’s favourite. Lucie Goulet picks today’s Daily eBay. Read more

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Daily eBay – Cacharel trench coat

September 1, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment 

cacharel-trench-coatTrench coats are an indispensable staple of the early autumn wardrobe. Worn by soldiers during the First World War, the trench became a firm fashion favourite for men and women after appearing on the Burberry and Aquascutum catwalks during the 19th century. Lucie Goulet picks today’s Daily eBay. Read more

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Designer profile: Bahar Shahpar

August 28, 2009 by greenmystyle · Leave a Comment 

gauntlet_tank_largeThe New York designer, Bahar Shahpar, uses bold prints and feminine cuts to create distinctly sophisticated collections. Greenmystyle writer, Jennifer Ebert, takes a look at the story behind the designs. Read more

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