My college prom / leavers’ ball was last night, so I wore this amazing dress which was gifted to me by the wonderful Jones + Jones. Jones + Jones pride themselves on being a UK based brand which is inspired by the 40s and 50s but with a few modern twists, and for that they are by far one of my favourite brands for dresses! I adore the super flattering, extreme hourglass shape to many of their frocks, achieved by the use of full circle skirts with netting underneath for an added kick. For my prom I tried to continue the vintage feel of the dress, which is the Red Hot Prom Dress, by adding victory rolls to my hair and wearing a simple, bold red lip (Mac’s Ruby Woo) and a pair of Vivienne Westwood x Melissa Lady Dragon shoes. I would absolutely 100% recommend Jones + Jones to anyone with an event such as a birthday party, prom or even just a night out where you want to look amazing coming up.
Unfortunately, Jones + Jones only stock their dresses in UK sizes 8-12, so at the moment they don’t cater for plus size ladies or those who are size 6 or smaller (although I am usually a UK 6, but I found that this dress in an 8 was only a tiny bit loose around the wait and shoulders and on the whole fit well). However, if you are a size 8-12 then I think that Jones + Jones are a fantastic brand, and I would definitely buy from them in the future!
Dress – Jones + Jones | Shoes – Vivienne Westwood x Melissa | Clutch – Primark
I am completely in love with Ulyana Sergeenko‘s beautifully shot and quite honestly stunning A/W 2011 look book. There’s a distinct vintage, lady like feel to the Russian designer’s debut collection, which is reportedly inspired by the 1950s illustrations of Soviet Vogue. It features feminine, waist accentuating silhouettes and luxurious fabrics, as well as the pretty wallpaper and gorgeous ’50s hairstyles which really tie the whole look book together. I’m completely smitten! What are your thoughts?