Lily Loves Dresses!

One of my favorite items to wear is a dress and I was psyched to hear about Lily Allen coming out with her new line of clothes for British High Street retailer New Look (launched on May 9th, 2007), since Lily always looks so cute in a frock!

Lily Loves collection features 6 colourful summer dresses including her favourite prom dresses as well as cool day dresses. Accessories are the Smile peep toe court shoes, Loz diamond patterned trainers, fun necklaces (my fave is the "wishbone" necklace, right scarves and earrings.

She does not disappoint, my dear and here is a look at some of the clothes she has come out with:


"Gosford Tier" Babydoll Dress.


"Full Dress"
Lily states that she has tried to capture the spirit of summer in her collection and that definitely shows here.


"Gandalf" Shift Dress.
That one has to be my favorite. I mean, how can you not love the funky name and the gold accents all over?


Lily showing off her range.

Check out the website www.whatlilyloves.com for the whole range and be sure to head on to one of the 312 New Look stores if you are in the UK.

Bring in the New Year in Vogue!

I hope all of you got what you wanted for Christmas! A little mistletoe action perhaps? Now that your stomachs are slightly less full after the feasting and partying that was Christmas, it's time for another party, to bring in the New Year, of course! And I can tell that 2007 is going to be a great year because moi favorite number happens to be 9 and 2+0+0+7= 9! (A little numerology never hurt a fashionista.)

My 2007 fashion predictions:: Structured dresses with big belts will still rule well into the new year. Animal prints and floral prints- whimsical dresses will be a big hit in the new Spring and Summer collections. And no, leggings are not going to go anywhere unill you are ready to lounge at the beach for a tan and dahhling - big bags never go out of style because a girl's gotta have a big bag to carry everything she needs. You know what I mean, chicas.

Here are some gorgeous dresses to bring in the New Year in Vogue.

Madonna made this look hip in the 80's. She's still HOT and so is this little black Julie Haus 1989 Boustier Dress. Add a gold head band or some gold bangles and you are all set to look great for the New Year.

2006 was the year of the bubble dress. Sing Auld Lang Syne in this Development Ruffle sleeve dress with pleated hem. I like the color especially - makes you stand out anywhere. Besides, the dress has a low back, making you look even sexier.


I have to hand it to Marc Jacobs. The man always makes the ladies look chic. The Le Tigre dress from Marc by Marc Jacobs is a keeper.

Be one of the first to rock the floral print with this Graham & Spencer Floral Print Charmeuse Dress. You say it's too cold to be wearing a little tiny dress for New Year's?

Pair it up with:
Norma Kamali for Everlast Trench Coat while you are outside and simply check it when you are inside the New Year Party. The contrast between this military-esque trench and the feminine floral will have heads turning.


And because I cannot not have a red dress in my post to welcome the New year - here is the bebe Red polka dot kimono dress.

Happy New Year Vogue Factory Readers!
Loads of love from,

the Vogue Chicks

To Trend or Not to Trend

GOLD-BELTED NUDE DRESSES
Ashlee Simpson, Naomi Watts and Big Brother's Erika Landin liven up their neutral strapless dresses with a bit of bling around the waist.

Moi Thoughts: Bring out the bling! I absolutely adore this look! I'm gonna go get some gold belts for the Christmas party.


WHITE PURSES
Not just for summer anymore, white purses are making a bright appearance this winter on the arms of Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Kidman and Cameron Diaz.

Moi Thoughts: This reminds me. I need a new bag (more! more!) and a white one sounds kinda tempting. How come I don't own any white bags? Hmmph!


SEQUINED STRIPED DRESSES
It's a major metallic moment: Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé and Ivanka Trump show off their shining stripes in shimmering minidresses.

Moi Thoughts: I purchased some gorgeous glittery silver stripe viscose fabric from Spotlight a month ago to make a dress. Maybe I could finally garner some inspiration from here. Bling me!


SASHED BLACK TUNICS
Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson and Gretchen Mol find comfort, ease and sex appeal in these slinky shirtdresses.

Moi Thoughts: I'm going through a "black" phase now. These black tunics are brilliant and simply comfy-looking. Gwyneth looked divine.


POM-POM HATS
Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Kate Moss add a touch of childhood whimsy to their outfits with these ball-topped beanies.

Moi Thoughts: There's still time to show off your pom-pom beanies! Such a kawaii way to keep your top warm and chic.


RED LEATHER JACKETS
More thrilling than "Thriller," the '80s revival continues with cropped crimson motorcycle jackets on Kristin Chenoweth, Lindsay Lohan and Blu Cantrell.

Moi Thoughts: Thrillin' hot! Get crimson chic with red leather jackets. We could totally give MJ a run for his money.