Wallis Style Talk

Dress For: Summer Events

Event season is in full swing and Wallis has the perfect line-up of summer dresses and occasion wear to see you through the sunshine!

We've been inspired to share our pick of occasion pieces by the gorgeous Jody (a member of the Wallis family) who recently wore our Blue Lace Keyhole Dress to a day at the races.

Teamed with a glamorous fascinator and loose curls, this dress can be worn to any event or occasion!

Inspired by Jody's lace and blue look, we've selected our pick of the gorgeous occasion pieces Wallis has to offer. These items are beautiful additions to your wardrobe, ideal for weddings, summer garden parties, sporting events and dinners this season.

Lace continues to be a key trend for SS14 and this bright Blue Petite Embellished Dress is the perfect statement piece to add a pop of cobalt colour to your look. If you prefer more delicate colouring, our Stone Lace Keyhole Dress is ideal for creating an elegant and feminine silhouette. 

A soft jacket is a timeless classic and a wardrobe multitasker. Perfect for events, office wear and even more casual looks, we love this Ivory Blazer. Pair it with a statement necklace like our Blue Crochet Flower Necklace for a burst of colour.

Finally, we're loving nude accessories for a chic and summer-y finish to your look. This Stone Bowler Bag, part of our premium Juno collection, is minimal and elegant in style. Last but not least, our Cream Caged Sandals are comfortable and supportive heels for those events that last all day (and night!)

 

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Following the launch of our hotly anticipated W Collection, we invited 3 lovely fashion bloggers to Wallis HQ to show us how they would style up their hero pieces from the range...

The beautiful Tamara from theglamandglitter.com was the first to grace our studio floor. She selected our gorgeous white leather jacket as her top pick from the latest W Collection instalment, styling it up with a glamourous coral dress for an evening look, and giving things more of a casual spin with ripped denim.

"W collection consists of everything a trendy and confident woman should have in her SS14 wardrobe. It’s bold yet feminine, full of beautiful pink tones, prints and the ultimate white leather jacket for those chilly evenings. This capsule collection achieved something that many tried but failed- minimalism with a glamorous vibe. My hero item has to be the White Leather Jacket – I love it!"

Read Tamara's blog post here.

The lovely Emma from ejstylefashionblog.com styled up these striking coral shorts. Her first look channels laid-back luxe, pairing them with our chic bomber whilst her second look reigns in this season's sophisticated pink and white colour palette.

"So my hero item is the coral shorts, they are so versatile, they can be dressed up for a night out, paired with a shirt for an office/work look or just worn with something simple like a bomber jacket and tee for a casual everyday outfit. I love the colour, coral is huge for this season and it looks amazing on any skin tone."

Read Emma's blog post here.

Finally, Red Magazine's Online Fashion and Beauty Editor, Marisa Bell settled on the beautiful coral blazer, choosing to keep things simple and chic to let this statement piece do the talking!

"A really versatile addition to the range, I’m loving W by Wallis. Perfect for spring, the brightly coloured separates are bang on trend and will instantly update your wardrobe for the warmer weather. My absolute hero buy, this super bright boyfriend-fit jacket is a real favourite and top of my new season shopping list. From adding a focus colour pop to all black looks to effortlessly smartening up a pair of boyfriend jeans, it comes complete with an immaculate cut and even better, a really accessible price point."

What do you think of these lovely ladies and their style picks?

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Daily Must-Have

 

SS14 sees the launch of Wallis' exclusive Definitives collection. Easy-to-wear pieces and relaxed tailored separates are worked into a gorgeous monochrome story to set you up for the season. These gorgeous pieces combine contemporary luxury with clean minimalism, providing the perfect canvass to pair with statement accessories and silver jewellery.

 

 

The Jumpsuit

The flattering tie waist and delicate gold button detail make this luxe utility style jumpsuit today's must-have. Pair with an oversized neutral clutch and classic heels for a chic yet effortless look.

 

London Fashion Week SS14

 

With fashion season in full swing we thought we'd take a look back at some of the key trends to come out of London Fashion Week SS14.

So another #LFW is over and what a week it was! With a number of established labels such as Burberry and Mulberry showing off their latest SS14 collections as well as the newcomers including Simone Rocha and Madham Kirchhoff, it was always going to be an exciting week for trend watching!

 

Mulberry SS14

Black and White
With some collections containing only black and white pieces, this trend is sure to big for SS14. Osman, Simone Rocha and Mulberry opted for this minimalist style with a mix of materials to give it an updated feel!

 

Burberry Prorsum SS14

Romance
This was one of our favourite trends to emerge from London Fashion Week. The classic, ladylike look is sure to feature heavily in your wardrobe next spring. With high-waisted A-line skirts and matching blouses, this look is delicate and romantic.

 

Bora Aksu SS14

Texture & Embellishment
Some of the most eye-catching looks to come of out fashion week played with different textures and detailing. From Matthew Williamson's floral beaded designs to Christopher Kane's textured dresses, SS14 will be anything but dull!

 

Matthew Williamson SS14

Pastels
We first saw this trend emerge at Marc by Marc Jacbos last week in New York and London did not disappoint! Matthew Williamson, Burberry and Mary Katrantzou were among the many opting for pale hues and springtime pastels in ultra-feminine  shapes.

 

W - A Limited Edition Collection

 

Wallis sees the launch of its premium autumn/winter W collection. Monochrome and urban undertones are key; whilst chic tailoring and texture inject an element of city cool with a polished feminine look.

 

From left to right: black leather biker jacket, black and white long sleeved dress

Senior designer, Sital Mehta tells us his main influences when starting the collection came from "architectural lines, city inspiration and  minimal designers". This gorgeous leather biker jacket is his perfect 24/7 piece as it's "easy to wear, looks effortless and of course, works for day and evening".

 

From left to right: Black sequin midi dress, cream slim coat

 

From left to right: black circle print dress, black and white colourblock dress

 

Classic dressing at its easiest, the simple colour palette and chic lines make this a collection not to be missed. Each piece will take you effortlessly from day-to-night and can be mixed into your existing wardrobe to give you a fresh new look.

 

Must-Have Maxi Dresses

 

Create the wow factor with the season's must-have item, the maxi dress!

The maxi dress can be worn on sun-soaked days on the beach or dressed up in the evening with some statement jewellery and a clutch.

Whether you're going for a bright, printed or monochrome look, we have a maxi dress to suit your mood!

 

These gorgeous floral maxi dresses are great for summer and can be worn day or night! 

 

Great for an event, a black and white maxi dress will ensure all eyes are on you!

 

Whether you go for orange, purple or blue, these three grecian maxi dresses are a super-flattering choice!

Whatever your style, make the maxi dress your summer staple!

 

4 Ways to Wear the Blazer

 

We know that when it comes to purchasing an item, versatility is up there with does it suit my figure, can I afford it, is it on-trend, to name just a few. With this in mind we decided to set 7 of our favourite bloggers a little style challenge! We gave them one of our new season blazers and four days to come up with four different outfits around this blazer. 

Below are just a few of our favourite outfits that they have put together. Be sure to head over to each of their blogs to see more and vote on your favourite.

 

 

Thanks to Kimberly at PennyPincherFashion, Samantha at The Brunette One, Bethany at B Soup, Kellie at Leopard and Lavender, Jessica at Here & Now, Colleen at Classy Mommy and Heather at Fashionista NY Girl - we LOVE all the different looks!

You can shop our blazers here and share your looks with us over on our Twitter and Facebook pages.

We look forward to seeing your diferent looks!

 

Glamorous Touch

 

Every Wallis woman needs a little glamour in her wardrobe. With beautiful printed maxi dresses, oversized shades and metallics to mix into your daytime look; we’ve got hundreds of styles ready to add a touch of glam to every outfit.

 

From left to right: stone mac, leopard and paisley print maxi dress, black short sleeve top, gold collar necklace, stone studded top, black jeans, black blazer, black and gold sequin top, cream metallic bag, nude flat shoes with metal dick trim, and black platform court shoes.

 

Mix muted neutral tones with black to give your look a luxurious feel!

Bold stripes

 

The motif of the season. Take inspiration from the catwalks and make stripes your new go-to piece. Seen everywhere from Marc Jacobs to Tommy Hilfiger, stripes made up a big part of their SS13 collections. 

 

 

Fun and easy to wear, this season's stripes are bold! From black and white to colourful stripes, there's sure to be something for everyone!

 

 

From left to right: stone stripe heart jumper, petite black stripe top, navy spot and stripe top and petite stripe tunic.

 

An impressive piece to have in our wardrobe, vertical stripes help elongate your figure whilst horizontal stripes can often narrow it! Whether you opt for head-to-toe stripes like that seen on the catwalk at Marc Jacobs or add a flash of colour to yours like D&G, stripes are a must-have!

 

 

Blazers - Day To Night

 

A must have piece in anyone's wardrobe, the colored blazer can be worn day or night.

 

Brighten up your workwear wardrobe with this red fitted jacket. A chic and effortless cover up, team with a cream blouse in the day or with a printed dress in the evening for instant glamour.

 

Master the smart/casual look with this timeless navy bazer. A great piece for both the day and night, the fitted blazer can be worn with just about everything - making it our new season saviour!

 

Trendy, stylish and versatile, the tailored blazer is an absolute must-have!