Meet the Dresses that Say Hello Before You Do....

Having been away working in East Africa, I'm glad to be back and doing the things I love the most! Have missed sharing my favourite pieces with you and nothing beats traditional  British malls and fashion. 

Liverpool One shopping mall

 I realised on my last trip, for a busy working lady, your most important staple is a dress. Indecision is always linked to the time it takes to get ready and out of the door. Choosing a one piece is easier than a two piece or three. So the staple black trouser and 'which top??' especially if you have a variety can be daunting when making a decision on what to wear.

Work trip in Tanzania

Embracing your femininity and being fashionable are two attributes that strengthen a woman's position in the workplace, topped up with confidence and work credibility....That's a sure bet for climbing rapidly up to your career ladder. You can never be a better man than the other man at work, but you can be a better worker. So stop trying to be him by dressing, walking and talking like him. Remember Margaret Thatcher, who ruled the world in a skirt? There's strength in being a woman. There's a way to look like you're the business. There's always the dress that can say that for you. We've made it a task to find those dresses! 

Fashion designers are getting savvier in understanding the needs of working women. They now understand real working women are not interested in the most revealing dresses to wear to work. In the past, most dresses revealed excessive cleavage, strap sleeves or too short. It's great to see a variety of work-appropriate dresses now on the high-street. Dresses that flatters our femininity and shows we are boardroom-ready. 

I'm a dress convert and a big fan of Oasis dresses

Do you know there are times when all you have to do is turn up looking nice?

Meet the dresses that say hello for you as soon as you enter the room ....

1. Austin Reed Collar Crepe Dress was £175 now £69.90 2. Austin Reed Charcoal Classic Dress was £125 now £50

1. BHS Black/Blue Cowl Neck Belted Dress £38 2. Wallis Glitter Floral Dress £38

1. Hobbs Madox Dress £99 2. Hobbs Lola Dress £169

1. Hobbs Millais Dress £129 2. Hobbs Diamond Geo Dress £99

1. NW3 Isabel Dress £110 2. Hobbs Beatrice Dress £139

1. Hobbs Invitation Noemi Dress £189 2. Hobbs Lulu Dress £110

1. Warehouse Clean Pencil Dress £58 2. Phase Eight Michelle Tartan Dress £110

Karen Millen outlets, stock their new season dresses for less at outlets across the country - Check out Cheshire oaks

1. Karen Millen Eyelet Cotton Dress £175 2. Karen Millen Tough Tailored Dress £175

1. Karen Millen Graphic Check Dress £160 2. Karen Millen Graphic Stripe Dress £175

1. Karen  Millen Colourblock Crepe Dress £160 2. Karen Millen Jersey Shift Dress £140

1. Next Khaki Belted Dress £45 2. Next Fluted Dress £36

1. BHS Black/Multi Ponte 2in1 Dress £30 2. Dorothy Perkins Ivory/Black Stripe Ponte Dress £25 

1. Austin Reed Luxury Classic Black Dress £89.90 2. Austin Reed Signature Red Crepe Dress was £199  now £145 

1. Austin Reed Natural Print Dress was £150 now £45 2. Austin Reed Print Silk Dress was £199 now £59.70 

1. Isobel Dress £55 2. Anna Lace Back Pencil Dress £65

1. Oasis Silk Winter Rose Dress £75 2. Oasis Longsleeve Dress £65

1. Oasis Spot Shift Dress £65 2. Oasis Geometric Heart Print Tube Dress £38

1. Oasis Contrast Collar Dress was £60 now £30 2. Oasis Anna Dress £45

1. Zara Shift Dress £59.99 2. Zara Tube Dress £45.99

1. Oasis Ruffle Crepe Dress was £40 now £18 2. Oasis Ellen Pleated Dress was £55 now £28

1. Austin Reed Floral print Tea Dress was £149 now £44.70 2. Austin Reed Blush Check Dress was £149 now £44.77 

Zara

Warehouse

Shop smart and choose FAB xxx

Last Minute Easter dresses ....

If like me, you leave shopping till the last minute - not advisable! Have you places to go this Easter and haven't picked a dress yet?? Or are you heading to the shops after work for that last minute pick?? Here are some fab picks that will surely put 'fabulous' into your Easter celebrations...


My favourite has to be the Karen Millen Scallop shift dress, looks comfortable, fine detailing, decent length and can be worn to all kinds of functions go-able this bank holiday! Its bold dark hue means it can be paired with all sorts of colours to achieve your personal tailored look .. I would have typically paired it with red... but I'm thinking orange with skyscraper heels to achieve that dynamic adventurous look....The Love Label sculptured dress easily transcends from day to night time, comfortable yet so stylish ....Easter just got started!



1. Karen Millen blue scallop dress £150 2. Very.co.uk Love label sculptured dress £35 3. Guess zebra stripes peeptoes £85 4. Farfetch Pink peeptoes £110.40 5. Karen Millen red peeptoes £135 6. Kurt Geiger orange platform courts £140 7. Verity £48 8. My-Wardrobe £108

Talking about effortless chic-This Phase -eight sleeveless purple dress is a safe investment for your Easter or post - Easter wardrobe, whether you choose to hang out with mates, family or outings ..This hot bargain will ensure you stay classy and fabulous always!




1. Phase Eight @John Lewis Rosette silk sleeveless dress was £99 now £49.50

Stay on trend with the peplum dress and be royal in purple!

1. Oasis Pyramid dress £80


Our favourite party dresses the Bandeau, ever classic and timeless ..choose pastels or bold statement colours and styles



1. Oasis Dahlia bandeau dress £70 2. Coast Sapphire hitched dress £135 3. Aftershock @ House of Fraser cocktail dress £99 4. Coast amber embroidered bandeau dress £135



Looking for statement shoulders, or a dress to last a life time.??.. If 'money ain't a thing' -this red off the shoulder christian Dior dress, is the one outfit you can pull to many, many more events to come... you're sure to get noticed and make that very important first impression - that will last you forever!!



1. Mango grey shoulder frill dress £49.90 2.Miss Selfridge asymmetrical black dress £38 2. Dorothy Perkins black belted dress £28 4. Christian Dior @ Browns- off the shoulder dress £1,600

Monochrome is always a stand out look .. allows you to accessorise freely ..Go for statement styles..Be Fabulous!


1. Oli.co.uk Black and white asymmetrical dress£175 2. Jane Norman frill contrast bandeau dress £40 3. Oasis block bandeau dress £80 4. Goggles.com - peoples market dekiss black dress £75


Stand out of the crowd in this seasons patterns and embellishments..or go for a timeless style in the Issa blue silk jersey dress..Fab!


1. Net -a - Porter Rahel Gilbert silk beaded tank dress £335 2. Net - a- Porter Issa silk jersey poncho dress £440 3. Monsoon structured fusion cosmic parrot dress £60 4. Fcuk catch dress £71.50






Here is wishing you many Easter eggs .... Stay happy and Fabulous always xxx