Lounging About this Christmas....

So you’ve got your party outfit sorted and you know that you’re going to look great at that big Christmas do, but what about the day itself? Here at 4couture.com we’ve been looking around for gorgeous items to make you feel great when you’re lounging about on Christmas morning....

Coco Ribbon have got some great, sophisticated items that are perfect for just this. Pick up this beautiful silk kimono, guaranteed to make you comfortable but looking amazing. (see right) http://tiny.cc/iw2BF. You can also grab the cute matching silk French Knickers, creating the perfect set. (see below right) http://tiny.cc/vlwkY.



We’ve also spotted this gorgeous Lounge Lover jersey Wrap- over which looks so cosy, ideal for those cold winter nights! Pick up one from our favourite site Net-A-Porter and you can still get one in time for Christmas! (see below) http://tiny.cc/J2XrU








But while you’re getting excited about all of this stunning loungewear, don’t forget to pick up some thick, warm socks to keep those feet warm. We’ve found a collection on www.toast.co.uk which not only look incredibly comfy, but are made from all wool! They come in some bright Christmas colours and patterns to really get you in the mood for the festive season! These fair isle patterned socks (see right) http://tiny.cc/odO5K come in 4 different colours and are 100% wool. They’ve got some great designs on Toast so be sure to go and have a browse when you’ve got a spare minute away from the Christmas shopping!

There are some great buys around and lots available in natural and organic fabrics and materials, something that is becoming increasingly popular. So you don’t have to wear your baggy, old pyjamas this Christmas, grab yourself a last minute treat so that you feel, and look great, even when you’re lounging about at home.
Send us a tweet or pictures of anything fabulous that you find to www.twitter.com/4couture and we’d love to have a look!

Katie x

My maternity tale....

I’m almost due to leave for maternity leave, the last month has been a bit of a wardrobe endurance challenge and I’m finding it harder and harder to find flattering clothes. Being petite it is particularly difficult- all of me is small except my middle! Being a strange shape has made me a bit of a leading authority on maternity clothes so I thought I would impart a little of my knowledge before I go! When you first start growing out of your normal clothes it’s so tempting to rush out and buy loads of new clothes but stop and consider- at 5 months you really have no idea how you will look at 8 months! Better to start with basics and add to your wardrobe as you go. My maternity saver, boring as it is, was vests from Topshop. They may look boring but are the essential with the longer length protecting your modesty all the way up to delivery day! Also from Topshop I can’t fault the skinny jeans. They even come in a size 6! http://tiny.cc/qu69i.

Still on the high street it would be wrong not to mention River Islands new maternity range. They start at a 6 and do a great range of great leggings, my favourite maternity clothes! I especially like the wet look leggings- http://tiny.cc/NDufM. The biggest problem with this range is availability- online you can access the whole range but very few stores are carrying it.

ASOS keep winning awards for their maternity clothes but they start at an 8 so I haven’t been able to personally test them. They have some beautiful dresses at reasonable prices, my favourite being this embellished jersey dress (http://tiny.cc/NiAFZ). Black is definitely the best colour for mums to be- so forgiving!

There are hundreds of online boutiques selling maternity wear- one of my favs is Isabella Oliver for luxury knitwear. A warm knitted dress is a must with the weather as miserable as it is so I really love this cashmere mix dress- http://tiny.cc/kNtXq. Also try Babes with Babies- they have the best loungewear and tips for pre and post natal dressing, they also have some really lovely gift ideas- go to http://www.babeswithbabies.com/.

Let me know your maternity wardrobe survival types...www.twitter.com/4couture
Hana x