Florals Finale

Following my Everything's Rosy Post this is the finale for the Floral Trend. I've covered the Runways in Trend of the Week, Who's Wearing It, Highstreet Style, Accessories, The gorgeous girls from The Saturdays in Steal Her Style and ONE X5. I've rocked the Floral Trend and will continue to do so over the course of the Summer and even into Autumn Winter 2011 as Winter Florals have graced the catwalks and are set to be a strong trend for the coming seasons. Stay tuned once I'm done with the Spring Summer Trends and I will focus on Autumn Winter with a few little stops in between for anything that I feel might be of interest.

I've rocked Florals in a Boho Look, A fab Paisley Printed River Island Jacket with cute little ditsy print flowers. Have you rocked Florals yet?

Everything's Rosy

As part of my Florals Trend I have really wanted to share these pictures from Cosmo Uk. The Floral Fantasy pictorial "Everything's Rosy" was in the March 2011 issue of Cosmopolitain Uk Magazine and from the moment I laid eyes on it way back in FebruaryI was sure that I wanted to feature it here as a Blog post for those of you who may not have seen the mag or the pictures. There is something very Ethereal and just so stunningly beautiful, girly and innocent about the photos taken by Margaretha Olschewski. I am completely in awe of the genius behind the camera and of the gorgeous fashion by Sairey Stemp, the fashion editor of Cosmo Uk, which makes these models and the dresses they are wearing completely in tune with the surroundings. I am so inspired by this pictorial, everything from the sheer natural beauty of the models, Erin and Charlbi,  to the makeup and styling. With clothes from D&G (some more shown here), Monsoon, Jigsaw, Mulberry, River Island, Asos Salon, Guess by Marciano, H&M, Littlewoods and Paul & Joe and accessories from Cornelia James, Johnny loves Rosie and Johnathon Aston. I now want to go out and buy floral clothes, plant flowers in my garden and wear flowers in my hair. For your enjoyment....

 

Did anyone else see this Pictorial and find inspiration? Is there other Pictorials that have inspired you? I would love to know if there was something that stood out for you and remained in your mind as something special. What is your inspiration?

Accessorize Florals

When it comes to accessorizing Florals you can literally take it any way you want. Due to the abundance of floral accessories you can go down this route by rocking a floral headband to match your ditsy print or a pair of ditsy printed girly rock chick Dr. Martens with a floral dress. Alternatively you can go down the demure and lady like route and accessorize your floral prints in your clothes in the Ethereal way. Pretty Prints and dainty jewels.
Whichever way is great and won't break any fashion don'ts. That being said, here are my picks of the Floral accessories available.

Aldo

All Asos

River Island except for top 3 on right, Miss Selfridge

Bags and hold alls are a great way to wear florals as accessories especially if your clothes are print free. It takes a little of the trend and they can brighten up any outfit.

1 and 6. Missguided, 2 and 3 Pieces at Asos, 4 and 5. Topshop, 7-10 Asos

Asos

Perfect for Festival Fashion, The Floral headpiece/headband. There are such cute ones available from Penneys for completely affordable prices. So affordable you can justify buying one in every colour. And with Beyonce rocking one yesterday in Oxegen you should get yours quick before they all sell out. Here are my picks which are available from the usual places.

Fabric headbands bottom 2 left River Island, All others Miss Selfridge

And what about these gorgeous hats. I can totally see these at the top festivals or lounging on the beach. So cute

River Island

A simple floral stud or some floral printed bangles. Gorgeous with a cream floral laced dress.

A selection of floral jewellery pieces. Top Row Asos, Miss Selfridge and River Island, Bottom Two Rows all Accessorize

Fab Floral Sunglasses, Top D&G, Middle River Island and Bottom Missguided.co.uk

Cute Belts, 1st one Asos, All others Topshop

Do you like my picks? Has anybody seen any floral pieces out there that have tickled your fancy yet? Did anyone see the picture of Beyonce wearing a Penneys Floral Headband from yesterday in Oxegen?

Florals Highstreet Style

I love love love the highstreet supply of Florals this season. Everything is so pretty, girly and even when something may be a sexy cut it remains innocent and more refined with a dainty little ditsy print. As you have seen from my Trend for the Week Florals and Who's Wearing it posts, Florals are HUGE this season and whatever the clothing piece, Florals are something that are a Summer MUST HAVE. With this weekend here in Ireland being a long awaited party weekend for so many with the Oxegen Festival being held a Floral dress, pair of shorts or possibly a jacket are perfect to rock the festival style. Here are my picks from the highstreet, as always taken from my favourite stop shops.

Dresses:

Maxi Dresses
Top Row: Miss Selfridge
Middle Row, From Left: River Island and 2nd two Topshop
Last Row: Asos

Day Dresses:
First and Second Tables: Asos
Third: Topshop

Party Dresses:
First: Topshop
Second and Third: Asos

Jumpsuits:

First Row, From Left: Miss Selfridge, 2nd two Asos
Second Row: From Left: First two Asos, 3rd River Island
Third Row: All River Island

Playsuits:

From Left: First two Asos, Miss Selfridge,River Island

Tops:

Jackets:
Middle Topshop, Other two Asos

Shirt: Topshop,
Kimonos and Sleeveless Top: River Island
Beaded Top: Miss Selfridge
I love this top, I have used it on a few occasions. It's so pretty and could dress up any outfit and for those of us out there worried about our upper arms or tummy it's great for camoflagueing those problem areas.

Shorts:

 

Top Two: Asos
Bottom Two: River Island

Skirts:

From Left: Asos, Second two River Island

So what do ya'll think? Do you like my picks? Is anyone going to Oxegen this weekend? Have ya'll spotted any gorgeous florals on the highstreet and want to share the love?

Who's Wearing It Floral Style

Florals have in the past been a print regularly turned to for many of those boho chic ladies out there such as one of my favourite Style Stars, Nicole Richie, who has used florals prints of various designs to decorate even her own label Winter Kate ( J'Adore by the way and I'll be doing a feature on it very soon) as well as wearing Florals by other design labels.

Another Boho Chic Style Star that rocks the florals on occasion is Rachel Bilson

Queen B herself was spotted in florals and possibly most recently when she was in Paris shooting the promo pictures for her album "4".

Each of 'The Hills' Stars have been spotted in florals, some more than others. For another style star turned fashionista and designer, Lauren Conrad has used floral prints in her own labels Paper Crown and Lauren's affordable line for Kohl's.

'The City' stars have stepped out in florals and especially Whitney Port who wears floral prints alot.

Who could forget the Kardashians. I have to say j'adore Kim's Bebe skirt. It's so pretty.

Blake Lively who is well known as her own stylist has been spotted on occasion wearing Florals, Whether on set as Serena Van Der Woodson or as Blake Lively herself, muse of Karl Lagerfeld. This dress on the left was the Chanel creation that she stepped out to the Met Ball in escorted by Mr. Lagerfeld himself.

This Dolce and Gabbana floral dress seemed to be the It dress to wear when Selena Gomez, Allesandra Ambrosio, Diane Kruger and Kate Bosworth all rocked the little white number.

Other Style stars rocking the trend are Jessica Alba, Victoria Justice, Alexis Bledel, Camilla Belle and Taylor Momsen
2nd Row Sophia Bush, Chloe Sevingy, Elle Fanning, Emily Blunt and Ashley Green,
3rd Row Pixie Lott, Liv Tyler, Vanessa Hudgens (j'adore this Rebecca Taylor jumpsuit), Fergie and Kate Bosworth.

Rihanna seems to have a floral fancy as the beauty wears florals on quite a regular basis whether it's for award shows, her appearances or as a street style when not working.

She's incorporated floral set design into her television appearances for the Loud Album where she sang on Xfactor UK and various other European tv shows.

Florals have played a huge part in everything for her Loud Album most provocatively as a shield on her album promo pictures. As sexy as the pictures are, the florals bring a slight naivety and innocence to the insinuation.

Rihanna's love for all things Floral doesn't stop there, she Even called her first fragrance Reb'l Fleur

As you can see the Floral Trend is a strong and very popular one. Everybody has at one stage or another rocked a cute little floral dress or a ditsy print playsuit or statement floral skirt. With the fine weather starting to become more frequent and the sun peeking out from behind those pesky clouds I most definitely will be pulling out some florals to fit the season and rock the trend. Will you be rocking it with me? Has anyone caught a sniff of Rihanna's perfume yet? I'm dying to try it out.

Trend of the Week Florals

This week's Trend of the Week is something everyone likes, Florals. Seriously, I don't think anybody doesn't like Florals. From fresh flowers on your kitchen table to the first signs of spring with bluebells, snowdrops and daffodils lining the streets and popping up in unexpected places. For me in Ireland where the weather is always fairly bad there's something so refreshing about that first sign of life again after a long, cold and snowy winter. Of course fashion designers and highstreet stores had to cotton on to the appeal of flowers and start making clothing featuring beautiful designs from ditsy print to statement flowers and this season was no exception. It is only fitting that I should be covering the floral trend as the weather is warming up and the sun dresses are coming out. If you ask me there is nothing prettier than a gorgeously fitting floral sundress.

Florals were a huge part of the runways this season whether there were only a few statement pieces with a large floral feature or an entire collection centred around the beauty of nature.

Betsey Johnson

Benetton

Giles

Paul Smith

Peter Som

Carolina Herrera

Nanette Lepore

Oscar de La Renta

Paul and Joe

Karen Walker

Erin Fetherston

Jil Sander dropped a few floral pieces in with her mainly Minimalistic but Bold Colour and striped runway show which you can see more of in my Trend for the Week Bold Colour.

Erdem showcased a stunning collection which has become a firm favourite for celebs rocking the floral trend, with people such as Anne Hathaway. Rashida Jones,Sarah Jessica Parker,Julianne Moore, Emily Mortimer, Lea Michele, Michele Williams, Anna Wintour, Cynthia Nixon, Keira Knightley and today Kate Middleton landed in Canada wearing the designer.

Alberta Ferretti put the most beautiful Collection of florals with chiffon, laces and billowing fabrics all decorated in Florals down the runway. I absolutely love this collection and this is exactly the kind of thing I would wear if I had the money.

And my favourite D&G. Seriously this is probably one of my favourite collections all season. I love everything about it from the pretty prints, the ruffles, the fabulous lust worthy maxi dresses, the cute little jumpsuits, the bloomers shorts and even the gorgeous runway decorations. Too adorable. It's a serious LOVE, WANT, NEED Collection. I would actually remortgage my life for one of those maxis.

And what a beautiful Print Ad. The models smiles to the light in the photographs seeping seductively through the trees really accomplish what ads are supposed to do, make you want to go out and buy the garments. All round this D&G collection deserves a standing ovation.

What do you think about this trend? Do you go loopy for some Florals? Are ya'll loving this D&G collection as much as me? Who was your favourite Runway Collection?