WHAT I WORE: Black on black with Body Frock

WHAT I WORE

LEATHER SKIRT > BODY FROCK

FAUX GILLET > BEYOND RETRO

CROP TOP > AMERICAN APPAREL

SHEER DUSTER > CHARITY SHOP FIND

PORK PIE HAT > BEYOND RETRO

BODY FROCKS' creative director and designer, Melanie Davis, wanted to design dresses that made women feel great. Holly Wiloughby, Kim Lomax, Emma Bunton and Kimberly Walsh are all massive fans of the brand and it's all because Body Frocks have an 'inner secret'. A body-control inner slip helps to sculpt and smooth out lumps and bumps, allowing women to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin. The slips are detachable and individually contoured and designed to complement the shape and cut of the outer dress.

Body Frocks' Spring/Summer 2015 collection is full of beautiful dresses in sherbet colours and lace and filigree textures. I opted for versatility and chose a black jersey skirt with a real leather panel down the front. I adore it's high waist and the longer length give a flattering and classic shape. Remember, ladies; choosing high waisted garments is a great way to hide that muffin top! The quality of the garment was of a very high standard, made from good quality materials, making it  a reasonable spend with it's £170 price tag. I accessorised with a pair of artisan earrings I picked up in  Morocco, my trusty black pork-pie hat and added layering with a black crop top, sheer duster and faux-fur gillet. Perfect for a girls night out or a date with Mr. D!

So ditch those Bridget Jones pants girls as date night has just got a lot more sexier! Would you wear a body control dress?

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IDOL FRIDAY: Alexander McQueen

It's been 20 years since the late Alexander McQueen first grabbed our attention. His contribution to the fashion world is one that will never be forgotten! Not only was he Chief Director for Givenchy for 5 years but McQueen also successfully founded his own label and had four British Designer  of the Year awards under his belt. It's been 4 years since his untimely death, so it seems only right we come out of mourning and celebrate the designers life. And to help us celebrate we have  two wonderful exhibitions launching this month completely dedicated to his beautiful work!

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Savage Beauty @ The V&A Museum

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You may have already heard the buzz about this exhibition, but the V&A have put together the largest ever retrospective of the his work and it's starting this Saturday!  You will be able to view extensive work from his 1992 MA graduate collection to his unfinished 2010 collection. One of the exhibits will be called the Cabinet of Curiosities, focusing on atavistic and fetishistic paraphernalia produced by McQueen, showcasing show pieces and one-off creations made purely for the catwalk and not intended for mass production.

Be sure to buy tickets in advance, as this show is booking up quickly. Tickets are £17.50 per adult and you can buy them here

Nick Waplington/Alexander McQueen: Working Process @Tate Britain

This extremely special exhibition at Tate Britain shows a rare collaboration between Alexander McQueen and photographer, Nick Waplington. In 2009, Waplington recorded unique behind the scenes footage of Alexander McQueen's last A/W collection, Horn of Plenty, which concentrated on reusing fabrics and silhouettes from previous collections. Even the catwalk set was made from discarded segments from sets of his past shows. Waplington used old analogue cameras which allowed up-to 8 shots per roll. The usage of film adds a rawness to his images showing a side to the fashion world that people don't normally see.

This show is also ticketed at £16 per adult and you can buy them here

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So which exhibition will you be going to see? The V&A is definitely at the top of my list! Savage Beauty was extremely popular in New York when it was shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2011, so definitely one not to be missed! Just remember to buy your tickets in advance so you don't miss out!

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DIY: Embroidered love token

Earlier on this year I decided I wanted to improve my hand sewing skills by dabbling in a bit of embroidery. Being inspired by all the embroidery hoop art I've seen on Pinterest, I decided to make a love token for Mr D. Using some of my favourite Blur lyrics and a series of chain stitches and French knots.... I made this! Whaddya think? 

Mr D loves it! Whoop Whoop! And it's now hanging up proudly on our family photo wall. Such a lovely and simple thing to make somebody. I definitely want to make more in different sizes! 

Have you tried making some embroidery hoop art?

Big love,

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