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The White T shirt

by Hayley Bevan on June 29, 2011

The perfect white number by Stella McCartney.

So we all have one or two, it will be undoubtedly tucked away in the dark recesses of our wardrobe, as usually the limelight is selectively bestowed on the current seasons must have, or on sacred Vintage treasures. The white T-shirt has always been in its simplicity, regarded as one of the purest definitions of style, that is, if you know how and what to wear it with. In the past two seasons designers seduced us with that covetable Lux trend, this season a more modest garment emerged on the S/S runways, so much so that I have actually never seen so many Stylists, post-shows make their way to Harvey Nicholls to grab themselves the perfect white number by Stella McCartney.

 

On the other hand, I hear your thoughts, is it almost too basic? And you are right of course, it is hard to edit the look for fear under styling and looking rather boring, or to appear to be wearing the usual white t-shirt and trouser combo.

So here is how to inject a shot of uber-style in this white staple, we have pulled the hottest looks for you from this seasons collections.

Balmain

Rock it, as Balmain does tucked into leather shorts or a skirt it will make a stylish addition to your off-duty wardrobe, add sandals for a cool weekend look.

Chloe

Minimalist and pure, as Chloe shows us how to play the trend with figure hugging  clean lines perfectly tailored for a feminine finish, edit this look with lux accessories and bright-red lipstick.

Dior

This is a take on marine chic. Team it with printed shorts and add a statement satchel and cocktail ring to stay cool in the heat.

 

Jil Sander

This is the biggest trend of the summer, Colour block skirts, they  are everywhere. To make the white stand out choose a flashy coloured skirt long or short.

Max Mara

If opting for a total white look as seen at Max Mara, add a pop of colour with your belt, shoes, and sunglasses.

Hayley Bevan is a Stylist based in Chester. Visit HBStyling.com for an up to the minute take on your look. Hayley who is a Graduate From London Schoolof Fashion will transform your look.

Confessions of a Dior Addict

by Hayley Bevan on September 1, 2010

Dior Addict

Head first, I strode one of the most architecturally fashionable squares of the world. Almost instantly the black sign informed me where I was: Avenue Monte Carlo, If my classically clad feet had pursued further I would be venturing (according to the sign) into the land of Gucci, Valentino, Hermes, Lalique and Prada. But no, I have always been a Dior girl at heart, my visit this time would not be passed scanning the elegant ensembles, it would be however with me being seated on a shiny gold stool, and my lips being outlined and filled with every shade of red that Dior has launched for this Autumn Winter.

Roksander Ilincic

The Store in the Fonteivielle is surrounded by chandeliers and marble flooring, and the make up stylists are wearing head to toe Dior

I was seated, rather advantageously opposite the Blumarine store with its coming and goings of the French Riviera Chic. The stylist informed that the red lip was the couleur the rigueur for the coming season, its true of course it was the main lip stain from Chanel to Roksanda Ilincic. The lipstick didn't even make an imprint onto the wine glass she sipped at, in between her immaculate delivery of the product description.

Chanel

Personally I don’t think there has ever been a better season to wear the shade, It blends in perfectly with the Ladylike and the Minimal look, Those Skirts and Stella McCartney pared down separates are all canvases for a bit of rouge. So we start off with a careful selection of every product, I am thus presented with Dior Addict, after a professionally swift colour consultation the stylist presents me with a shade to try on.

Donna Karan

The process is luxury within itself, with a reapplied base, and eyes, I allow myself to dream of the alluring result, “ah c’est parfait!”adds the stylist as she graciously holds the mirror for me to look. The result needless to say was fabulous, my lips smiled back an ecstatic “merci” and rather English “it’s exactly what I wanted”.

Just Cavalli Red Lips

It was so perfect and sophisticated a match that I didn’t feel compelled to remove it, before hitting the Monaco promenade. And that’s exactly what I did, my best fashion foot forward and my Technicolor Red lippy safe within my clutch I strolled down Promenade des Champions basking in the knowledge that I was modelling the very best of French style and like everything French  I wasn’t overdone, I was chic.