Spring Street Style...

Here at 4couture.com we’re very excited about the launch of Harvey Nichols brand new 4th Floor boasting lines from the most cutting edge, contemporary emerging designers, especially the first ever women’s only sneaker wall. Now with celebs like Rihanna and Amber Rose showing us how it’s done, this week we’re having a look at some of the designers featuring on the wall and what to wear with this style of funky footwear. Now street style may seem like a trend that only fashion’s most elite and self-confident can pull off but we want to show you ways that you can integrate a bit of it into your everyday wardrobe.

Creative Recreation is one of the designers whose sneakers have made it on to the wall at Harvey Nics. Their line of hi-tops is absolutely stunning and is sure to be a hit for any shoe-loving girl (see left). You may be thinking that you can’t carry these off but with the right outfit you really can look stylish. Another designer designer whose new collection is full of pieces that ooze street style is Temperley London, they have some really easy to wear pieces that will go perfectly with sneakers and hi-tops and lots of pieces from the collection are available at http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Temperley_London also in store at Harvey Nichols. We’re absolutely loving these Temperley zebra print harem pants (see right) which would go well with a pair of black or gold hi-tops. The Alice by Temperley collection also has some stunning new pieces, this jumpsuit is so lovely for £240 on Net-A-Porter, a definite must have (see below left). They’ve also got this jersey parka which would go with everything and can really be worn by anyone! (See below right), http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Alice_by_Temperley.

Keds for Opening Ceremony is another footwear collection that is available, (see right), their sneakers are so much fun and provide the perfect transition from winter into summer. They provide a slightly more relaxed look and would go perfect with a bleached jeans and a trench-style jacket combo. Check out this amazing “Mister Magic” jacket, (see below left), available at http://www.frenchconnection.com/product/Woman+New+In/75AF3/Mister+Magic+Jacket.htm.
French Connection have also got this easy to wear jumpsuit which is on trend this season and will go perfectly with sneakers for a laid-back look which will last you all the way from now until the end of the summer. Pick one up at http://www.frenchconnection.com/product/Woman+Collections+Playsuits/7GAA3/Killer+Silk+All+In+One.htm, (see right).

There are so many designers boasting street style collections at the moment that there really is no excuse not to take a risk and try something new, I can guarantee it is such an easy look to pull off and you will not only look great but you will feel so comfortable out of those heels! Hi-tops and sneakers are going to be a massive trend from spring into summer so get a head start on everyone else. As ever, pop onto www.asos.com and have a look, they’ve got some lovely new pieces that fit right into this trend and also check out www.mango.com and www.my-wardrobe.com, especially the new collection from Acne.

This trend is all about having fun with what you wear so make sure you do and let me know how you get on via Twitter at www.twitter.com/4couture.

Katie x

Grammy's Style 2010....

It’s that time of year again when all of the television and music awards ceremonies are happening around the world and with the Grammys being aired for the first time on UK TV tonight, 3rd February, here at 4couture.com we’re giving you the inside scoop on what the celebs were wearing whilst battling it out for the much desired title of ‘Best Dressed’.

Considering my last blog, many of the stars were very on trend boasting long flowing gowns in nudes and pastels. Keri Hilson looked gorgeous in a Dolce & Gabbana fishtail dress, with a small amount of embellishment and minimal jewellery, her look was classic and sophisticated (see far right). She was joined by Katy Perry in a beautiful Zac Posen backless nude gown with gold sequins and flowers, (see right), who was also showing off her new engagement ring, courtesy of Russell Brand.

Carrie Underwood looked stunning in both of her gowns on the red carpet and off. Her first was an asymmetrical white Edition by Georges Chakra dress combined perfectly with an amazing Swarovski clutch, and then for her Michael Jackson tribute performance she changed into a dazzling Reem Acra gown which became available on www.gilt .com but sold out almost instantly. Joining her onstage, Celine Dion wore one of my favourite dresses of the night which got missed by many as she didn’t walk the red carpet. Her Aquilano.Rimondi dress made her look 10 years younger as she showed everyone that she’s still got it!




Glee star Lea Michele definitely deserves a mention in her Romona Keveza dress. Combined with subtle make-up and chic smoky eyes, Lea looked a million miles away from her on screen, temperamental teenager role (see right). As usual Beyonce looked truly amazing in four (yes four!) different dresses and Lady Gaga proved that she really doesn’t know the meaning of “Too far” (see below....enough said.).



So inspired by the Grammys, here at 4couture.com we’ve been looking out for some gorgeous gowns just in case you have that special occasion to go to and fancy having a bit of celeb style for yourself. Malene Birger’s new SS10 collection is absolutely lovely and this dress (see right) is sure to turn heads. You can pick one up at http://www.my-wardrobe.com/by-malene-birger/jessie-sequinned-dress-287204. Slightly more understated but just as elegant, topshop have this complete bargain of a dress which we just love! (see below left) http://tiny.cc/V9BB9. And we thought we’d have a quick peek at the designer gowns which are out there at a higher price range. Marchesa have this Carrie Underwood style, silk chiffon, crystal embellished dress which is so beautiful and available at http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/77503 (see below centre). Lastly, if you’re looking for luxury, Browns Fashion have just got in this gold and silver lamé Oscar de la Renta gown which in our opinion is worth every single penny, (see below right) http://tiny.cc/3XhDh.











So The Grammy Awards were definitely a hit for the American girls this year in terms of both awards and fashion, with some stunning dresses on show. Next year let’s see the Brit girls stepping it up a notch and making some headlines and fashion statements.

Let me know what you think of this year’s dresses, and who was your Grammy’s 2010 ‘Best Dressed’ via Twitter at www.twitter.com/4couture.

Love Katie x