Your perfect colours - part 1

We love to help our customers look their absolute best, and one way to do this, is to assess their natural colouring to discover what fabric shades will suit them the most. So let's start with the basics and assess your 'type', which is given a season.

Dark haired, pale skinned lovelies are 'winters' and look simply marvellous in bright jewel tones, so choose one of our polkadot halterneck circle dresses or a vivid satin version. If you're a blonde, with a pale complexion, you're likely to be a 'summer, and a pastel toned dress or a sweet gingham is the best choice. 'Autumns' are usually fiery redheads or olive-skinned brunettes, and look fabulous in gold and emerald green numbers. Finally, typical English Roses with creamy, rosy skin and light hair are classed as 'spring', and should stick to pale yellow, ivory and white prints, and brighter orange-reds and royal blue.



Now we've got this far, the next thing to discover is your ideal red lipstick! You'll be glad to hear that finding the perfect lipstick colour is easy as pie. Stay tuned for our handy guide, which will be coming very soon!

Does Gingham + Wiggle = Giggle?

Who knows?

We just wanted to give you the heads up that we have some brand spanking new Gingham halter Wiggle Dresses in stock. Combine the innocence of girlish gingham and the sultriness of our wiggle dress for a style that's sure to make a statement.

The halter tops feature the same boned bodice that you know and love combined with a hip hugging pencil dress. So chic! Add a pair of killer heels and the appropriate hair accessory and you're ready to take on the world.

Get "Carefree" with Brigitte

To celebrate (the original sex kitten) Brigitte Bardot's 75th birthday the town of Boulogne Billancourt, near Paris (France, not Texas) is playing host to an exhibition dedicated to her "Carefree Years" or "Les Annees Insouciance" if you want to impress your friends.

Anyway, the big news is that all the hostesses at the exhibition will be sporting Vivien of Holloway Pink Gingham Dresses. Swoon! A meeting of this much glamour might cause some kind of implosion, but we're willing to take our chances.

Now might be the time to grab yourself a Pink Gingham number, and affect a Parisian accent, as the exhibition starts on September 29th and runs through to January 2010

(If you're looking for some Paris chic, but not into the girly gingham, here's our Parisienne Wiggle post)

SImple Sophistication

Last week we professed our love for all things Gingham. This week we're happy to unveil our gorgeous new contrast gingham halter tops. They feature the same boned bodices that you know and love (probably for their ability to give that much dreamed of pin up silhouette) in plain block colour, with a contrasting gingham halter collar.

Like the idea of these but want something a little more on the sultry side? Fret not, we have our classic black wiggle dress with a black and white gingham halter. These are selling quick, don't say we didn't warn you.

Everything's gone Gingham

How gorgeous was the weather this weekend? We're hoping it's going to continue.

It was perfect for picnic-ing, and as coincidence would have it we've just got in some new Gingham Daisy dresses. These are absolutely perfect for a picnic in the park.

Pick your favourite colour (there are seven and they're all completely divine - I can't choose so I'm thinking... one of each ?) co-ordinate it with your hamper and head to the heath!

Gingham is big news this season, so why not be a little more unique with our daisy print design?

Looking for something a little less full on but along the same theme? Why not try our more traditional gingham peasant tops? They also come in 7 different colours and look amazing with a pencil skirt or some capris.

Check out how they look on here.

Oh, and while we're on the subject, give yourself a high ponytail and you'll be a dead ringer for Mad Men's wholesome housewife Betty Draper.

Gingham Peasant Tops

We have a brand new stock update for you lucky ladies! Four hot new colours have been added to our range of gingham peasant tops.

You can now choose from black, green, purple and red in a cute small gingham pattern - perfect for the summertime! Plus, these tops go wonderfully with our range of ladies swing trousers.

They have elastic along the entire neckline and around the sleeves which allows you to wear it on or off your shoulders, there is also an elasticated waistband to nip you in and show off your gorgeous curves!

Beautiful New Circle Dresses

Listen up ladies! We have just added some brand new fabrics to our line of rockabilly halterneck circle dresses!

There is a gorgeous new large gingham print in three fantastic colours – apple green, royal blue and midnight black. These dresses will be perfect for the summer months ahead, as the gingham check pattern is a quintessential summertime fabric. They are selling fast so snap one up quick before they’re all gone!

We have also got two new floral fabrics, both in a chic black and white monochrome colour scheme. These dresses will also be good choices for the summer, as they can be worn with whatever colour accessories you choose!

Click here to look at our range of accessories.