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Hot Danish Brand Numph is one of our faves here at Oli.
Numph is great for quirky tees, gorgeous graphic print dresses and cool knits that are perfect for creating Spring’s layered look.
Here are our fave picks from their latest collection… Get it while it’s hot!
Numph swan cardigan, £78
Numph graphic print dress, £41
Numph fox tee, £20
Numph button cardigan, £58
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London fashion week has started and we’ll keep today’s blog post short and sweet as we’re down in the thick of it catching all of the best gossip and latest trends for you! Full update coming soon…
However, that doesn’t mean things aren’t going full-pelt in the Oli office! We’ve got loads of lush new fashion on the site today, everything from Cheryl Cole inspired military dresses and jackets to romantic nudes and ruffles.
Treat yourself by having a virtual browse through all of the lovely new outfits.
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Celebs have been papped for a while now wearing skull prints, they’re a perfect way to toughen up a pretty outfit and add instant rock chic kudos to any outfit. Lily Allen, Rochelle from the Saturdays and The Hills Star Kristin Cavallari are fans:
Lily Allen loves skulls
The Hills star in skulls
The skulls trend was pioneered by designer Alexander McQueen whose recent death shocked the fashion world. Celebrity tributes have been pouring in from the likes of Kate Moss and even Lady Gaga dedicated one of her Brit awards to him last night.
Skull prints are set to be huge again this year as a nod to this iconic designer, here’s how to get the look:
Skull scarf, £15
Diamante scarf, £22
Skull cardigan, £60
Skull dress, £75
Skull floral top, £18
Let your skeletons out of your closet…
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Trend alert!
This spring, the catwalks have gone absolutely dotty! Don’t worry, we don’t mean the creations on them were even crazier than usual… No, SS10 saw everything from cute tulip dresses to clutch bags adorned with polka dots. Luella’s SS10 collection lead the way with this look and spots dotted their way through many other collections too.
Never one to miss out on a trend, Fearne Cotton has been, ahem, spotted (sorry, couldn’t resist that) sporting the latest prints as she’s out and about in London:
We know that you fashion-forward Oli dollies won’t be able to wait to get your hands on a few dotty delights of your own, so take a look at these:
polka dot dress, £35
Polka dot tree dress, £28
French Connection bag, £60
Lace spot dress, £25
Team your polka dot pieces with simple black basics for a look that’s girlie yet edgy and go dotty for spots!
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Valentine’s day is just around the corner and whether you’ve got a hot date or not, you can’t fail to have noticed the abundance of flowers, chocolates and heart-shaped balloons lining the aisles of shops up and down the country.
If you’re fed up of your fella making a panicked dash to the petrol station for the last scraggly bunch of flowers the night before February 14th, point him in the direction of our Valentine’s shop…
Treat yourself or drop a hint
We’ve got gorgeous jewellery, super-cute lingerie, hot date dresses and more. And he can order it all to be delivered direct to his sweetheart without even leaving his computer – so there’s no excuse!
Even if you don’t have a Valentine’s date planned, there’s always a reason to treat yourself… Get 20% off selected dresses this week. Consider it a gift from a secret admirer (plus it means the postman will be visiting, making your neighbours without, ahem, “gifts” green with envy!)
Today we launched a new section on our website: Shop press!
Shop press features a round up of everything Oli that’s been featured in magazines, making it easier for you to get the looks that you see in Grazia, Closer, Look and more.
Shop Press!
This week we’ve had some gorgeous nude dresses featured on the front of Fabulous magazine on Sunday in the News of the World.
The Shameless girls glam up in Oli (left and centre)
Dress up? It'd be nude not to!
Those dresses flew off the shelves when the Shameless girls wore them for their photoshoot, but you can get the look with this Lipsy baby doll dress.
Our Environmental Justice Foundation designer tees have been picked up by Look Magazine Online. It’s no surprise that they’re in the spotlight, really – they’re designed by some of the hottest designers around including Luella and Christian Lacroix, they’re just £30 each and £10 from each tee goes towards ending forced child labour in cotton production.
EJF as seen on Look magazine online
And of course, any heels feature in the press wouldn’t be complete without the cream of the Oli shoe shop! These fierce Steve madden heels were scooped up by Closer:
Steve Madden killer heels
Hope our new Shop press! feature makes finding the Oli pieces featured in your fave mags that bit easier. Let us know what you think on Twitter @Oli_Blog.
So, that’s Monday out of the way, phew. Hope you all had fab weekends!
It’s crazy how today’s just flown by. Mondays in the Oli office are always crazy (in a good way!) – researching the latest trends, digesting the latest celeb style news and of course, catching up on the weekend gossip! One of the trends that’s absolutely everywhere at the moment and that’s set to run right through spring is nude tones and neutral hues.
Don’t worry – we’re not suggesting you strip off in the name of fashion! Nude is the hottest shade to hit the catwalk in ages and is set to stick around for a goodwhile. From blush to beige, subtle pinks to creamy latte hues, the only colour to be seen in this season is a non-colour.
We’ve put together some of our favourite nude pieces to help you work this trend. It’s easy to wear and the multitude of nude shades you’re sure to find one to suit you. Try teaming loose nude knits with jeggings or opt for dresses in flowing fabrics and neutral colours. A quick way to update your look is to add a nude bag or some jewellery that fits the trend – a perfect quick fashion fix!
New trend - nudes
The Environmental Justice Foundation works to end forced child labour and pesticides in cotton production. Their ‘pick your cotton carefully’ campaign sees the EJF team up with a host of fashion talent to produce a range of organic cotton tees with a conscience.
With designs from Luella, Christian Lacroix, Betty Jackson and Alice Temperley and with £10 from each tee going directly to the EJF, these tees not only look good but you’ll feel great about wearing them too. I know I’ll be getting the Temperley one – it’ll look super cute for spring with jeggings and flats!
Alice Temperley for EJF
Luella for EJF
Lacroix for EJF
Betty Jackson for EJF
The Golden Globes saw the Hollywood A-list out in force last night, gracing the red carpet in their finery. Of course we were excited to see who’d won what, but we were more excited about who wore what!
Chloe Sevigny tried a trend that’s set to be big in 2010 – gorgeous feminine details, ruffles and sheer fabric. Drew Barrymore looked amazing in another huge look for spring – nudes.
Chloe Sevigny in feminine ruffles
Drew Barrymore works the red carpet in nudes
An evening gown might be ideal for a Hollywood awards ceremony, but not really what you want to wear on a rainy Monday in January… Lucikly, we’re here with you style solution – red carpet inspiration but much easier to wear! Adding soft details to your outfit like this ruffle-neck top by Ted Baker will bring your look bang up to date. Or try nude hue in flowing fabric, like this Rare dress.
Ted Baker ruffle neck top, £80
Rare satin neck top, £25
Whose outfit was a winner for you, and who did you think were more Z-list than A-list? Tell us on Twitter: @Oli_Blog
Go to the gym seven days a week, cut out cakes, get up earlier in the morning, stop drinking so much coffee… There are a lot of resolutions that might not make it past the first week in January, but there are some that will see you through 2010 in style.
Here are our top new year’s style resolutions to keep you looking and feeling fab in 2010.
1. Always be stylish – Oli.co.uk makes this an easy one, with 24/7 online shopping, up to 70 fabulous new lines each week and next day delivery, you never need to worry about having nothing to wear. It’s like having a personal shopper at your fingertips!
2. Keep up to date with the latest trends – Our Oli Dollies are out and about, scouring the globe (swapping those skyscraper heels for Emu boots in this weather!) to bring you the latest trends and the best brands to make sure you’ve always got the most up to date look.
3. More is more – None of this minimalist ‘less is more’ rubbish – with more choice, more designer collaborations, more fab brands and more general fabulousness, the only thing that might be difficult is choosing the best outfit. If in doubt, buy them both, we say! Put a stop to that ‘Nothing to wear’ dilemma and have it all! The great thing about Oli.co.uk is that we choose what to put on the site with outfits in mind, so if you’ve found the perfect dress on the site, chances are you’ll find shoes, a bag and jewellery to complete the look without having to do more than click your mouse. Genius!
4. Stay inspired – Looking good makes you feel great, but it’s not always easy to refresh your look without a helping hand. That’s where we come in. Throughout 2010 we’ll be bringing you more blog posts, more style guides, more celeb trends, more features on how to wear the latest looks and more lovely clothes, shoes and accessories.
5. Get the insider knowledge – Sign up for the Oli.co.uk newsletter. We’ll send you the latest fashion tips, celeb style and sneak previews of our latest collections. Keep an eye out for exclusive offers and discounts that you won’t find anywhere else.
There you have it. Five ways to stay fabulous this year. Now that’s a promise we can definitely keep.
Now, to gym or not to gym….?