Wallis Style Talk

It's all about the floral dress!

The SS12 runways were filled with fun and flirty florals making it one of this season’s most exciting looks! Go bold and bright this year with colourful prints and large flowers to ensure you stand out.

Floral dresses are a chic way to work the trend, helping to achieve that perfect summery look. Blooming with beautiful prints and bright colours, our selection of beautiful dresses are the best way to achieve that flirty and feminine look. Work bold and vibrant prints into your wardrobe with this orange floral tunic dress. Perfect for those long summer days, this orange and grey dress with its exuberant print is an absolute must! For a more glamorous look, opt for our gorgeous red floral panel dress. The block pattern and black side panels are super flattering, helping you look your best this summer.

For all those petite frames out there we have these two beautiful, yet very different floral dresses. The grey floral wrap dress is a wardrobe essential and can be worn right through the year. The wrap detail will make the most of your figure and give you a beautiful shape. For those special occasions opt for this black and ivory dress, the twist detail at the waist will help accentuate your curves and add a dash of glamour to your day!

For the braver ones among us our oriental inspired dress is bright and exciting and will have you reminiscing of those exotic summer nights spent in the sun. Team with heels and a clutch for the perfect look! Finally, this pink floral jersey dress with ditsy print is perfect for a weekend away. Really easy to wear, the pretty petals are a classic way to embrace the trend.

If you buy one thing this season, make it a floral dress.

 

Kicking off the Awards Season in Style

 

It’s that time of year again when all the celebrities don their favourite dress and take to the red carpet. The awards season is well underway and with the Oscars just around the corner we’re all getting very excited to see who will be wearing what!

 

 

Black has been the colour of choice for many celebrities and Angelina Jolie is no different. Wearing a gorgeous Michael Kors black lace cut out dress, Angelina proves she’s one step ahead in the style stakes. With the high neckline and even higher split, this black lace dress is perfect for the awards season. Showing off her killer curves, Angelina looks both chic and sexy.

 

Here at Wallis we’re also loving the little black dress and can’t wait to get our hands on our new, celebrity inspired dresses. These three black mesh dresses are the perfect way to channel that star style for only a fraction of the price. A red carpet must have, this black lace mesh dress oozes star quality and will make you feel sophisticated and sexy. Copy Angelina’s celebrity style and keep your accessories simple, ensuring you don’t detract from the gorgeous black dress. Our second celebrity inspired dress is this gorgeous classic black mesh dress. The capped sleeves and sweetheart neckline are effortlessly chic and will keep you looking fabulous right through the year. Finally, our third black dress has been bought back by popular demand and is inspired by ‘that’ Stella McCartney dress worn by Kate Winslet. Celebrities have been going dotty over it, with the likes of Liv Tyler, Tess Daly, Jane Fonda and Livia Firth all being seen wearing the dress. Our very own black spot dress will give you that same killer look and make you stand out from the crowd. We can’t get enough of it!

 

Get your red carpet style here.

New Season Knits!

Make that transition into spring with our new stylish knitwear! With an mixture of bright colours and new patterns you can’t help but love our range of statement knits.

1. Nothing says nautical like this navy and stone stripe jumper. The anchor motif with gold studs help give this jumper that extra something and will take you from lunch with friends to drinks in the evening.

2. For a more feminine look choose this gorgeous stone butterfly tunic. Wear with slim jeans or leggings for that casual yet chic look.

3. This stone stripe pocket jumper combines all the must-have colours of the season. The horizontal stripes and pockets make this a real stand-out piece that will keep you snug and stylish.

4. This gorgeous stone open stitch jumper with a hint of gold lurex will look fab teamed with your favourite pair of skinny jeans and heels.

5. Be sure to stand out in our fun c’est la vie jumper. Team with coloured jeans to give the outfit a real contemporary feel.

6. This camel jumper with button detail on the shoulders is the perfect way to brighten up your wardrobe. You can't go wrong with nude colours, making this the perfect investment piece.

 

For more of this season’s must-have knits click here.

As seen in...

All the magazines are loving Wallis this week, with Look, Reveal, Red and Company all featuring our products!

Key items include our grey belted trench which will look great over our petite stone geo print dress. Also seen in the magazines this week was our silver textured tee, mono two tone bowler, grey rivet detail jumper, red pencil skirt and navy edge to edge blazer. All items are staple pieces for anyone’s wardrobe and can be mixed and matched to create a number of different outfits. Add the damson platform shoe boots and black embellished cape to give the outfit that extra bit of glamour, taking you from day to night!

Bright now...

Hot new celebrity trend! The likes of Pippa Middleton, Fearne Cotton, Sarah Jessica Parker and Lisa Snowdon are all big fans of coloured jeans and have been seen sporting the trend. Coloured jeans are taking over the high street and for only £29.50 here at Wallis, you can’t go wrong!

Brighten up your wardrobe with a pair of coloured skinny jeans; you'll be spoilt for choice with our fantastic range of colours. Choose from cobalt blue, red, cinnamon or grape to make sure you don’t fade into the background!

Be adventurous, go bright and stand out this season!

Will you be joining the coloured jeans trend?

Shop all coloured denim here

 

This season's wish list!

With spring just around the corner now is the time to get to grips with this season’s trends. Here are the key looks to style your way through spring…

1. The Hi-Low Hem
Soon to be seen on skirts and dresses everywhere! For a modern twist on classic dress shapes try the new hi-low hemlines.
2. The Novelty Knit
An instant style update, wear with your favourite chinos or an on-trend pencil skirt.
3. The LBD
Given a modern make-over with this graphic print, this is the dress to take you from the office to evening. View all black dresses.
4. The Transitional Trench
Practical and stylish what more could you ask for? In a palette of spring colours, a mac or trench coat is the only way to brave the rain.
5. The Statement Scarf
To be worn with your favourite trench coat. Stand out for all the right reasons.
6. The Investment Bag
In classic colours these are the accessories that will see you right through the season.

7. The Printed Tunic
Take your pick from this season’s prints for a statement look. Wear with cigarette pants and your favourite heels for evening elegance.
8. The Pointed Flat
Flats have been making a welcome return to the catwalks and the new pointed shape keeps things glamorous.
9. The Cigarette Trouser
Sleek and chic! Dress-up or down, with heels or flats; the slim line trouser gives a contemporary edge to every outfit.
10. The Casual Jacket
Need a jacket that will smarten up the weekend but suitable for the office? Choose a navy blazer, softer than black, it’s really flattering.

 

You can never be too stylish...

Inspired by Wallis Simpson and her striking sense of style, here at Wallis we’re embracing the ‘30s look.

Channel her fabulous style with our pick of fashionable must haves. This navy rib ponte dress with silver back zip has Wallis Simpson written all over it. The high neckline and capped sleeves were a favourite of hers and will look great teamed with these nude patent heels and black stone collar necklace. Add the poppy jacket or embellished cape to make the outfit worthy of Wallis’s chic, style icon status. The fitted jacket was also one of her signature pieces, helping to give her that sophisticated yet ladylike look. This navy blazer with ivory tipping is the perfect updated version and will look great with this stripe shell top.

Capture her glamorous, sharp dress sense in one of this season’s hottest trends.

Return of the Trench

Revive your spring wardrobe with one of the must have items of the minute. The classic trench coat has returned however this season it’s been updated and comes in a range of shapes and colours. Add a trench to any outfit for the ultimate sophisticated yet feminine look.

Fight those January blues and brighten up your wardrobe with this coral belted mac. The ruched collar and big buttons are a great twist for 2012, giving it a modern feel. Team with jeans and flats for the perfect outfit. Also available in green, stone and black. 

For a more classic look you can’t go wrong with this updated version of the cream, double-breasted mac. The waist belt and black tipping are a great addition and make for a very slimming look. A staple in anyone’s wardrobe, the mac can add glamour to any outfit.

One Step Ahead...

Nautical fashion is one of the hottest trends for Spring/Summer 2012 and has been seen on the catwalk everywhere. Despite this cool weather, spring is in the air and we’ve got the perfect trench coats, blazers, dresses and jumpers to keep you warm whilst looking stylish. From the traditional stripes and spots to the must have bird prints, you can’t go wrong with this Riviera-chic fashion.

This navy belted trench is perfect for the day, teamed with these tan piped trousers and striped jumper.

 

For the evening, why not mix this stripe tie front tee with a pair of indigo jeans, navy blazer and heels for the perfect nautical inspired outift.

Be one step ahead and make an impact in one of the biggest trends of SS12. Not only is nautical fashion effortlessly chic and fun, it's a trend to invest in as it will take you right through the year.

 To shop all of Wallis' key nautical pieces click here.