It’s a new week and time to look back at the most stylish images I came across last week. As we’re going into spring (Ok, maybe not THAT soon) I’m feeling serious colour and am attracted to anything and everything bright at the moment. Colour blocking be it with neons, pastels, or dare I say it, a mix, is what I’m drawn to which is going to be blatantly obvious when you scroll down through my picks this week. If you’re a colour-phobe I suggest you look away now!

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Best. Alba. Outfit. Ever. Jess usually goes for more neutral tones which are often chic but never wow, however this outfit is amazing! I love the graded sleeves on the coat and the green, orange and print together, it’s so happy! You can see the hand in the top left corner is holding up an umbrella- what an ensemble to brighten up a rainy day. Excuse me while I go and recreate this…

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This week I happily discovered a new amazing blog called Bicyclette. The blog is run by the owners of a boutique in Toronto who post up their latest collections and inspiration. While we might not be able to buy the gorgeous things they sell, we can indeed take inspiration from their stylish snaps. Who’s for working a whole arm of neon? I’m in.

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As you may know I’m a huge vintage fan and I love this editorial image, it’s so cute! Look at that structured coat dress teamed with Miu Mius! Is that not the stuff of dreams? This to me is pure photographic perfection. Magazines take note, more style pages like this please.

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A break in the brights now, you’re going to need it! This eyelash look is everywhere at the moment and I really like it. I’ve always been one for layering my mascara and creating big eye looks so I’m glad the fashion world is also embracing it, the heavy lip/no mascara look a la Tilda Swinton just does not work for me. This look reminds me of the ‘spiky’ lash look that Lisa Eldridge used on Emma Watson for the November Elle cover, click here to watch her how-to video.

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Leopard print is my forever print. Whether it’s in style or not, I’ll always be wearing it. The day I don’t try and incorporate it into an outfit should be the day my friends worry. This take on leopard print is super cool, I love the mix of rock and roll and vintage style, it feels really youthful and just, fun, not taking itself too seriously at all.

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If you’ve seen my latest (and first) OOTD post, you’ll know I’m a lover of all things nautical and this ring is no exception. I have so many nautical rings; anchors, swallows, even a starfish so it’s about time I piled them on and wore them altogether to recreate this knuckleduster-esque look.

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Next up is Kirsten Dunst’s Rodarte dinner look, which if you described it would sound awful: yellow jacket paired with white work-style shirt and yellow patterned trousers. Her stylist definitely did not pitch this look over the phone did she. All that aside, I obviously love it or it wouldn’t be on this list, what I love about it however is yet to be defined.

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When one of the Bicyclette girls tweeted this instagram picture this week, I immediately felt the need to don a lime jumper and paint my nails with my new Orly Oh Cabana Boy! They aptly named this image neon on neon, which is pretty much spot on. Where can I get a lime jumper. WHERE!?

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My fashion crush of the moment and Stylish Ten regular Olivia Palermo is here again. Surprise, surprise. This is a summery look she sported last year I believe and one which as soon as it’s warm enough I will be replicating. It was brought to my attention, again, through a floral print based blog post where I was pretty much swooning over everything. Ou est le sunshine si vous plait?

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The Stylish Ten has flown by today, I can’t believe I’m on the last image already! Finally it’s Louis Vuitton’s latest candy coloured campaign in all its glory. Hairbands, cutesy two-pieces, ice cream sundaes, heels AND bags, someone prop me up, it’s all too much. In a good way.

What do you think of this week’s Stylish Ten? Let me know by tweeting me @MillieDelacoe or by leaving me a comment below!

So despite having blogged for over 2 years now, I’ve still never done any outfit posts and that’s all about to change! OOTD blogs are some of my favourite blogs to follow and I can see why they’re so popular, I love seeing how other bloggers put together their looks and taking inspiration from their outfits. Seeing as I blog so much about things I’ve bought and am loving on the high street, I thought it was about time you guys got to see how I put together my high street looks, so voila!

This won’t be a daily thing but I’ll try and post up an outfit whenever it’s warranted or special enough. Of course I’ll post up my premiere outfit tomorrow and all the exciting outfits I take to Venice but I thought this post would be a chance for you guys to see an everyday outfit from me (and give me a chance to get used to it!) So let me know what you think, is this something you’d like to see more of, or would you prefer it if I carried on the blog sans OOTD? Leave me a comment or tweet me @MillieDelacoe.

A lot of this stuff is pretty old, (no, not vintage). I love keeping old favourites until they come back round in style again. As you can probably tell I’m a nautical freak and there’s nothing I love more than a good old stripy tee to start off an outfit. The top, skirt and tights are all Primark and the skirt in particular was a bargain at £2 in the sale last year! My coat was from River Island about 2 years ago and it’s still going strong, I’m still as in love with it as the day I bought it. The shoes are H&M, the bag was a Christmas present 2 years ago from River Island (and still in good condition) and the necklace is reasonably new from a cute little boutique in Kingly Court just off Carnaby Street.

I’m sending a lot of love out for this necklace, it’s by a jewellery company called Faiths Bizzar and they are on Etsy so click here to see more! As I said I got mine from a store (I can’t remember the name of it sorry!) in Kingly Court on Carnaby Street for a lowly £10!

Finally my nails are Bourjois’ Tangerine Fatal that I featured in my impulse purchase of the week last week. My ring is an ‘antique’ dress ring from Portobello Road Antiques Market, not sure how ‘antique’ really, but I loved it so I bought it anyway!

That’s it for today folks, have a good one and I’ll see you in tomorrow’s premiere outfit post!

It’s Friday folks, and this week it’s a mixed bag of vintage treasures from pretty pastels a la Louis Vuitton’s SS/12 campaign to classic LBDs and fun prints. So whether you’re looking for something special for a big event, or something pretty for spring, this is the place to be, here are this week’s top 5 best vintage frocks. Enjoy!

#5

In at number 5 is a more demure choice than usual, however, there’s been so many great black dresses showcased on the red carpet lately, I thought it was about time I featured one too. This gorgeous chiffon dress is perfect for an eveing soiree, all it needs are high heels and a chic do and it’s an instant winner. Go bold with a bright red lip to add some colour or stick with feline liner a la Audrey Hepburn and go neutral with the lips. With an LBD there are so many ways to mix and match it up, think of the cost-per-wear!

#5 1950s cocktail dress, £80, Coldfish Vintage

#4

In at number 4 this D&G style dress is fab for glitzing up those gloomy January nights. In a flattering length this fun dress is just like Tulisa’s Dolce & Gabbana X Factor dress, team it like Tulisa with super sky-high heels and sleek waves to keep it chic. For only £65 this dress will be more than an investment, think of all the sparkle it’ll bring to birthdays, Christmases and New Years to come!

#4 1980s sequin dress, £65, Peekaboo Vintage at ASOS Marketplace

#3

In at 3 is a beautiful ballgown that’s deinitely not for everyone. Whether you’d wear this flouncy frock or not, you’ve got to appreciate it’s historical value, it’s a true 1950s classic, I can definitely see Mad Men’s Betty sporting this for a special event. In gorgeous pastel spring colours if you’re brave enough this is a great investment for the season to come, and a dress you’d treasure forever.

#3 1950s prom dress, £175, Love Miss Daisy

#2

Taking second place this week is also the second piece of pastel perfection. Tying in well with the style season to come, this dress is a perfect on-trend piece to incorporate into your wardrobe. Layer over with a cute cropped pastel jacket, cutesy shoes and a hairband for the sweet, spring look seen all over the catwalks, for only £65 you can’t afford to miss out!

#2 1960s pastel day dress, £65, Love Miss Daisy

#1

In first place this week is a dress I’m so desperate to get my hands on. There’s something about printed vintage dresses like this that I absolutely love! This classic cut 1950s frock is covered in pictures of a European city, but the seller is still trying to work out where it is! This is such a cute dress for a summer wedding as it’s something genuinely different that can be styled up for day or night. The cinched in waist and cut off sleeves make this shape super slimming and flattering. I’ll race you to the buy button!

#1 1950s printed dress, £65, Mad Elizabeth at ASOS Marketplace

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Rather than include my favourite Golden Globe dresses in my usual Stylish Ten, I decided they (very clearly) deserve their own special post (and you can expect one for the Oscars too)! So here it goes, the standard was very high and there were some incredible frocks that I completely fell in love with yesterday when I saw the images so it was pretty difficult to whittle it down. These images are in no particular order.

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace, photo from look.co.uk

This wouldn’t be a Golden Globes list without featuring THAT Atelier Versace dress sported amazingly by Angelina Jolie. I often find her choices quite predictable, however she totally stunned in this striking frock, and the red lips were the perfect icing on the cake. Everything was styled perfectly from her slicked back hair to understated earrings, red carpet perfection.

Nicole Kidman in Versace, photo from look.co.uk

Usually I’m not a fan of Nicole Kidman’s fashion choices, but she got it so right in this gorgeous Versace dress. The eye-catching embellishment is typical Versace and the neckline suits Nicole’s slender shape, it’s a lovely form-fitting frock that hugs all the right places.

Zooey Deschanel in Prada, photo from look.co.uk

As you may have noticed if you’ve been reading my blog recently, I’m a huge Zooey Deschanel fan and since getting into New Girl I’ve been obsessed with her super kooky fashion sense. This fab dress is wonderfully different from the barrage of nude dresses we saw come down the red carpet and for that Zooey I salute you. Zooey’s ’60s do is perfect with this dress and she also rocked a tuxedo mani on her nails to add a little humour to the evening, love it!

Jessica Biel in Elie Saab, photo from look.co.uk

This is another surprise for me, as I’m never enamoured with Jessica’s ensembles, yet this Elie Saab dress is pure perfection, especially on her. I love the victorian style of it, it’s sexy without showing skin and super feminine. The laid-back tousled hair pairs so well with this more high maintenance dress and keeps it modern, it could’ve looked a bit Downton with a slicked back Angelina style ‘do. Top marks Jessica.

Dianna Agron in Giles, photo from look.co.uk

Supporting a British designer here with this gorgeous Giles dress. Anyone who sports bright red is a winner in my book as it’s so classic and instantly show-stopping. This dress shouldn’t work on paper: slightly flamenco, layered skirt, cut out detailing, it should look fussy and frumpy, but this truly fantastic piece breaks all the rules, and works. Dianna’s up do and red lip give the dress all the attention, perfectly paired.

Lea Michele in Marchesa, photo from look.co.uk

This dress is just something else. Marchesa can do no wrong. It’s got the classic sheer torso panelling so coveted by Blake Lively and the mermaid-esque skirt falls so elegantly. It’s gorgeously girly but in a grown up way, which is probably why I’m loving it on Lea Michele whose fashion choices I often find too youthful and yes, Glee-esque. I love the smoky eye and nude lip combo teamed with the up do, it’s just enough to let the dress do all the talking. Fabulous.

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I’m a hoarder of nail polish, I think I have a problem. I utterly love buying new nail polish, trying it out, seeing what it’s like with a glitter overlay, testing it with different basecoats. I am obsessed. So when one of my favourite beauty vloggers Fleur De Force featured Orly’s super Barbie pink ‘Oh Cabana Boy’ on her blog lately, I knew I had to own it. As a Barbie fan, that certain pink hue just sends me on a wave of nostalgia and I love fun colours, why should nails be boring? Fleur mentioned that her bottle was from Boots as part of a mini mani collection, but I wanted a full-size bottle of polish, I just know this is going to be my new favourite colour to paint my nails with- I don’t want to run out! So, I ordered my bottle from Amazon for just £6.60 and it arrived super quick and is amazing in three coats although it is a bit sheer to begin with. LOVE! Definitely not a purchase I’ll regret.

Orly's Orly's Oh Cabana Boy, swatch by Death By Polish (deathbypolish.wordpress.com)

The second and third polishes I got this week, (see, problem!) were both Bourjois and are these great spring colours, mint (bleu model) and coral (tangerine fatal) from the So Laque! range. These are the kind of really opaque polishes I love that I can basically wear with anything. They’re not exactly going to match anything I have in my wardrobe so it’s all about the clash and I have it on good authority that pastel mixing is going to be super big this spring. Yay.

Bourjois' Tangerine Fatal swatched by Pampered and Polished (pamperedandpolished.co.uk)

Bourjois' Bleu Model swatched by CucumPear on Flickr (www.flickr.com/photos/cucumpear)

Disclaimer: the nail swatches were neither taken by me, nor are owned by me and have been credited to the bloggers who took them. I prefer to support some of my favourite (particularly nail obsessed bloggers) by using their swatch images and then directing some traffic back to them rather than taking my own (they would probably be of MUCH poorer quality and wouldn’t do the nail polish justice). You should definitely check out the respective blogs where the images came from as they have tonnes more fabulous swatches for nail junkies like me!

This week’s Stylish Ten, rather than be a mis-match of things that I’ve was loving last week, has a theme. I didn’t intend for it to be this way, but when I was looking through my favourite photos of last week I found that they were all celeb looks from either premieres or The People’s Choice awards. Black was obviously THE colour to go out in last week, and it did look super chic on some of our leading ladies, but there were also some braver, brighter choices that were right up my street (I’m looking at you Ginnifer Goodwin). So here it goes, in no particular order here are my favourite celeb looks of last week, and exactly why I’m loving them.

After seeing Rooney Mara play Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher’s take on The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, I’ve developed a bit of a girl crush. I think I was a bit late jumping on the Rooney Mara bandwagon but now I’ve got a seat on board there’s no chance of me jumping off anytime soon. I love her current spotlight ‘uniform’, she’s always rocking black with a red lip, it’s glam meets goth, and I love it.

I really love Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, but now Elizabeth has come on the scene and I’m afraid has eclipsed them with her fabulous fashion choices. I seriously want this woman’s wardrobe, and here she is getting it right, yet again in Emilio Pucci. The bright yellow is super fashion-forward and she just makes it look so effortless.

As I’m not usually a Vanessa Hudgens fan, this is a weird one for me, but I utterly love this dramatic dress and the spider web-esque gold pattern. This dress could easily look a bit Mortisha on some people I fear but she’s pulling it off with ease and buckets of style.

Oh Emma Stone. Do you ever get it wrong? I love the green against her gorgeous red hair it’s a match made in heaven, not many people could make emerald this striking. After a night of meringues and mini hemlines (and admittedly some amazing frocks as we’ve seen here) it was nice to see someone break the mould and don some trousers. Nice one Em.

I’ve always loved Camilla Belle’s style, from her Miu Miu ’40s frock and glitter heels last year to this gorgeous tasseled frock this year. As you can tell from my choices I love it when people take risks with their style, and that’s what Camilla’s done here. The pop of red on her lips and nails adds just the right amount of colour and she manages to keep this look super sophisticated. Love.

A little break from the red carpet here with one of my ultimate style icons, Olivia Palermo. Her blog, oliviapalermo.com is a daily must for me, she never leaves the house looking less than perfection, is on the front row for the hottest catwalk shows season on season and has the best wardrobe of anyone else out there right now. Take this off duty outfit as a case in point, this girl’s got style.

Kate Beckinsale’s been off the fashion radar for a while, but she’s back and better than ever in this gold detail dress. It’s simple, yet classic and I love the wavy hair she’s sporting to soften this look. It’s a look that’s great to replicate for a night out, killer heels, soft waves and an LBD. Timeless.

I said that this list was in no particular order, yet this dress is one of my favourites. I’m sure there’s many a fashion critic out there shaking their head about this one, but personally this is so me. All credit to Ginnifer for giving black a wide berth and opting for this striking frock, the colour is great, the cut is super flattering and I love those sleeves! Whatever you think of this, I think it’s fab, end of!

I’m loving Felicity’s gothic yet 90s vibe here. I can’t put my finger on it, but there’s a definite bit of Helena Bonham Carter style stealing happening here. I love that this is a really young look but Felicity is fully embracing it rather than trying to add sophistication. It may be a black dress but it’s super fun.

Last but by no means least it’s Zooey Deschanel, arguably my woman of the moment. My boyfriend and I have been obsessed with New Girl lately (stay tuned for a blog post next week) and so naturally all my efforts have gone into replicating Zooey’s kooky style. This look is super cute and feels wonderfully understyled, I like to think she just threw this on sans a stylist and left the house. That’s probably not what happened but I love the ‘not made up’ look that she pulls off so well.

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It’s the end of the week guys, and if you’re lucky enough to work the 9-5 you might soon be looking forward to getting well and truly into the weekend work free. To make that friday feeling just a little better, VFF is here to bring you the best vintage frocks of the week all from ASOS Marketplace, one of the best places to get those offbeat vintage pieces you covet. Here we go.

#5

Number five this week is this timeless checked dress complete with gorgeous peplum. I love the way this look’s been styled, a red patent bag, curls and heels look fabulous with this ’50s frock and this is exactly how I’d wear it. Vintage lovers will know Gigi Young as a collectible designer and this dress is a great example of her work, for £75 it’s a lovely addition to any vintage collector’s wardrobe.

#5 1950s peplum dress, £75, Rock My Vintage at ASOS Marketplace

#4

The festive season may be over, but that doesn’t mean we have to put away the sequins. In at number 4 is this gorgeous embellished wiggle dress that will look super chic with heels and tousled locks. With a dress so special it’s all about minimal make up and a nude lip to nail this look, so let the dress do all the talking. For £88, invest in a dress that can really do the mileage and give you that instant glam factor.

#4 1980s wiggle dress, £88, Dandelion Daydreamer at ASOS Marketplace

#3

It’s cheap yet chic at number 3 with this cutesy 1960s button up dress that comes in at £24.99. The tealy green hue is a perfect transition colour for going into spring, and this dress will be good with opaques now and great with bare legs come summer. Take inspiration from the picture and team with contrast heels or go all out with print leggings and clashing shoes, style it your way.

#3 1960s dress, £24.99, Kitten Hillary at ASOS Marketplace

#2

Last week’s number 2 was a fantastic Florence Welch style gown in a gorgeous coral colour and for this week’s number 2 we’re going back to Florence fashion with this ’70s gown. Another cheap yet chic entry at £30, this flattering, feminine frock is perfect for that dramatic Florence-esque look that is everywhere right now. Layer over and pair down with boots for daywear and jazz it up with an embellished tippet and red lips for evening, easy!

#2 1970s gown, £30, Retro Voyage at ASOS Marketplace

#1

Taking the top spot this week is a dress I am so in love with. I can totally imagine Mad Men’s Betty donning this for a formal occasion and teaming it with a red lip, super glam. With layers and layers of tulle in this gorgeous nude colour this dress is truly timeless and fabulous. The black detailing keeps this look completely old Hollywood and the cute belt will give any wearer the hourglass figure they crave, what’s not to love?

#1 1950s tulle dress, £140, We Love Vintage at ASOS Marketplace

What do you think of this week’s pick? Tweet me your vintage finds @MillieDelacoe and don’t forget to follow all my visual bookmarking on weheartit.com/camilladelacoe.

Last year everyone who was anyone was seen in Miu Miu’s amazing glitter heels, and with the pastel trend set to sky rocket this spring, they’re probably not going to be put in the back of the wardrobe anytime soon. Their light pink and silver banana heel peep toes were a particular favourite for me as they’re slightly more wearable than the statement boots. For £555 there was no chance that any of us mere mortals were going to be rocking them for a night out, but now that can change…

Miu Miu heels, £555, available from a wide range of designer stockists

Now, you can get your designer-loving hands on a pair JUST LIKE Miu Mius from high street heroes River Island and trust me, they’re an amazingly well-crafted copy! I dare your friends to notice the difference, and after getting them for the bargainous price of £55 (that’s a staggering £500 cheaper exactly), you’ll be feeling as excitable as if they were the real thing. Check them out! In a duskier, arguably more wearable pink, River Island have opted for less glitter and perhaps maximum cost-per-wear because you’re not going to feel as over-dressed in these as you would in the real thing.

Miu Miu a-likes, £55, River Island

Of course Miu Mius colour range is a lot wider, but River Island do also do a fab copy of the black peep toes similar to the heels above, so if you want something a little less ostentatious and maybe a little more classic with a twist, check them out, they’re also £55.

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