Tuesday, 17 July 2012
The Outnet Summer Style Event With Abi Marvel! X
Dear Elgin Avenue readers,
A very Happy (and dare I say it - sunny!) Tuesday to you all!
Please forgive my minor absence over the past few days, I have been putting in serious hours at non-blogging work and have barely opened this little laptoppy friend of mine - it is lovely to see you all again!
As a relatively new blogger, (and definitely still a teeny tiny fish in a very big pond!) one of the most inspiring things for me to observe, take notes on, and generally just marvel at, is girls who, just like me, started their blogs at home as a hobby and have turned them in to phenomenal successes.
It is with this in mind that I was so darn excited to be invited along by one of the UK's most famous bloggeristas, Abisola from Abimarvel, to an incredible Summer Styling event at TheOutnet.
TheOutnet, for those of you who have yet to dip your toe in to this online world of discount designer deliciousness, is the sister site for net-a-porter and offers year round phe-no-me-nal discounts on fabulous designer pieces. Just to give you a hint of the scale we are talking about, have a look at the list of designers TheOutnet works with here.
Prepare to be amazed.
Prepare to be amazed.
SO on to the event! Alongside the gorgeous Abi, I met Kate from i-am-not-a-celebrity, Alex from Alexloves, Naomi from The Fash Pack, Danielle from FashionistaBarbie and got to see my first oh-so-lovely blogging pal, Ella from the amazing cocosteaparty.
We were all briefed on three scenarios for which we had to chose top-to-toe outfits for, all from TheOutnet.
Well knock me over with a Missoni sandal - this right about sounds like the most fun challenge ever!!
Look 1
Glamorous Lunch
We were all briefed on three scenarios for which we had to chose top-to-toe outfits for, all from TheOutnet.
Well knock me over with a Missoni sandal - this right about sounds like the most fun challenge ever!!
Look 1
Glamorous Lunch
First up was a 'casual lunch' scene.
Read: a gorgeously dressed-up over the top lunch, where we all lounge around in our designer togs and talk about which yacht we are going to take to Capri this year.
Because we do that. Obviously.
Read: a gorgeously dressed-up over the top lunch, where we all lounge around in our designer togs and talk about which yacht we are going to take to Capri this year.
Because we do that. Obviously.
Staying true to my colour-loving roots I opted for some ahhhmazing lemon coloured M by Missoni trousers (1) which I am so in love with it hurts. I paired these citrus babies with a bright blue Designers Remix cotton shirt (2) and a matching Kenneth Jay Lane natural stone necklace (3) (FYI Kenneth Jay Lane is my new jewellery designer obsession.) Not satisfied with two pops of colour (when am I ever?) I chose some gorgeous Calvin Klein collection 'papaya' orange sandals (4) (official colour term) with delicate cross-over suede ties. I have to admit that the shoes looked rather frightening when sat on their box (skinny ankle ties always make me nervous) but surprisingly when I slipped them on the ties actually supported my ankles and the heel combined with platform made me feel safe. Safety is key.
If, despite my safety rant the heel still looks too tall for you, these papaya babies actually come in a mid heel and a flat - savvy!
To top off my first look I chose a Rebecca Minkoff raffia clutch (5), and some Monica Vinader 'Carnelia' earrings (6)
L-R Me, Ella and Naomi
L-R Kate, Me, Ella, Abi our gorgeous host with THE most amazing hair ever, Alex, Danielle and Naomi
L-R Kate, Me, Ella, Abi, Danielle, Naomi and Alex
Look 2 Relaxed Festival
Our second looks were designed for a relaxed festival feel and I was thinking more Coachella than Glasto - of course! Naturally being the festival go-er than I am (err or rather I have never ever been to one!) I wore heels. Yes heels. And no ordinary heels either. Delicious tasseled, printed, bronze-ring-baring Vanessa Bruno heels (1) which the minute I slipped on made me feel as though I had robbed them straight from Carrie Bradshaw's wardrobe. If only!
Anyone who's been checking in on my 'holiday looks' will know that I love me a good tie dye number.
(Holiday tie-dye looks here and here)
The floor length Alice & Olivia 'Stevie' dress (2) that I wore was so comfortable and perfect for any warm climate - although with a beaten up jacket and cute cuban boots could be worn on a not-so-sunny day too. Cough, every day in the UK, cough cough. I love love loooved the Fiona Paxton leather necklace (3) that I got to wear with my festival look too.
The transformative powers of a great statement necklace know no bounds, and although this piece was big enough in itself I love layering two or three necklaces to get a chunkier look. A couple of cute colourful Vanessa Arizaga bracelets (4) finished the look - the hyper luxe version of a classic friendship bracelet! (although I love the cheapy €3 holiday versions too!)
Yep below you can see me bust a move.
Step Up here I come!
Look 3
Evening Wear
And so on to the third and final look. The brief for this was glamorous evening attire, and by gosh did the girls pull out all the stops! Given that many a savvy gal logs on to TheOutnet daily my first choice of dress (Halston Heritage one shoulder coral - beautiful!) had sold out by the time we got to the event, so, in a very last minute decision (prior to boarding a plane back to the UK from Menorca! rush rush!) I chose a gorgeous deep berry coloured one shoulder Stella McCartney gown (1) which was ab-so-lute-ly amazing. Although, I do have to admit that I did not realise when choosing it that it was cut short at the front.
Surprise!
Soo unwittingly out came my pins. It actually turned out for the best as I got to show off my insane, so so beautiful Sergio Rossi nude and metallic heels (2) with intricate cage detailing. Little else was needed with such a statement dress but I did add another pair of Monica Vinader earrings (3) - I love long earrings when hair is up. And just when I thought my heart couldn't take any more clothing gorgeousness I laid my eyes on the Azzaro suede Jacksonville clutch (4) I was to wear.
Mm mmm.
Through out the day it was inspiring, and so much fun, to see what each blogger had chosen to wear. We all had such varying tastes, but every body chose pieces which suited them down to a T.
My favourites included Naomi in the electric pink Christopher Kane dress, Ella in the stunning red Marchesa gown (Oscars reporter here you come!), Danielle in her Felder Felder evening dress (which weighed a tonne!) Alex in her adorable flippy-skirt festival look, Abi in her Alexander Wang sleeveless leather vest and Kate in her Diane Von Furstenburg printed jumpsuit.
All in all, over much food (I am proud to admit I was the first to dig in!) and a fair few champagne flutes, I had THE most wonderful time getting to know an incredible group of girls, who I each admire for their phenomenal success with their personal blogs - and excellent taste in TheOutnet ensembles - of course!
Oh and trying on beautiful clothes all afternoon was not such hard work either!
A HUGE thank you to Abi for inviting me along, to Ella for introducing me to her lovely friends and to TheOutnet for hosting the whole shebang and making every last wonderful minute happen.
You can shop all of my looks using this unique link.
All outfit pieces and accessories (bar my own) are available at TheOutnet.
Thank you Abi for the photos too (all of the more professional looking ones are Abi's!)
Oh and if you want to have one final laugh at our 'casual' champagne shenanigans click here.
Phew! Right, after reviewing all of that splendid lot I have worked up a serious appetite!
Dinner here I come!
Have a super evening all!
Love,
MB x
Step Up here I come!
Evening Wear
And so on to the third and final look. The brief for this was glamorous evening attire, and by gosh did the girls pull out all the stops! Given that many a savvy gal logs on to TheOutnet daily my first choice of dress (Halston Heritage one shoulder coral - beautiful!) had sold out by the time we got to the event, so, in a very last minute decision (prior to boarding a plane back to the UK from Menorca! rush rush!) I chose a gorgeous deep berry coloured one shoulder Stella McCartney gown (1) which was ab-so-lute-ly amazing. Although, I do have to admit that I did not realise when choosing it that it was cut short at the front.
Surprise!
Soo unwittingly out came my pins. It actually turned out for the best as I got to show off my insane, so so beautiful Sergio Rossi nude and metallic heels (2) with intricate cage detailing. Little else was needed with such a statement dress but I did add another pair of Monica Vinader earrings (3) - I love long earrings when hair is up. And just when I thought my heart couldn't take any more clothing gorgeousness I laid my eyes on the Azzaro suede Jacksonville clutch (4) I was to wear.
Mm mmm.
With the super lovely TheOutnet girls! Far left - Sophie, Far right - Jordan and Rachel
My favourites included Naomi in the electric pink Christopher Kane dress, Ella in the stunning red Marchesa gown (Oscars reporter here you come!), Danielle in her Felder Felder evening dress (which weighed a tonne!) Alex in her adorable flippy-skirt festival look, Abi in her Alexander Wang sleeveless leather vest and Kate in her Diane Von Furstenburg printed jumpsuit.
All in all, over much food (I am proud to admit I was the first to dig in!) and a fair few champagne flutes, I had THE most wonderful time getting to know an incredible group of girls, who I each admire for their phenomenal success with their personal blogs - and excellent taste in TheOutnet ensembles - of course!
Oh and trying on beautiful clothes all afternoon was not such hard work either!
A HUGE thank you to Abi for inviting me along, to Ella for introducing me to her lovely friends and to TheOutnet for hosting the whole shebang and making every last wonderful minute happen.
You can shop all of my looks using this unique link.
All outfit pieces and accessories (bar my own) are available at TheOutnet.
Thank you Abi for the photos too (all of the more professional looking ones are Abi's!)
Oh and if you want to have one final laugh at our 'casual' champagne shenanigans click here.
Phew! Right, after reviewing all of that splendid lot I have worked up a serious appetite!
Dinner here I come!
Have a super evening all!
Love,
MB x
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This looks like so much fun. You picked great items and created great looks...Inspirational as always.
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Kat
Hey Kat! Ahh thank you! It was such a fun event - and so tricky to chose items from all the amazing pieces they have at TheOutnet!! Glad you liked the ones I did go for in the end though : )!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely evening!
MB x
You are so adorable, it was lovely to meet you and I loved all your looks sweetie. Take care and hopefully bump into you soon xx
ReplyDeleteHey Danielle! Ah so pleased you liked them - I was more than partial to yours too! And I feel we are totally on the same accessory-obsessing page! Really hope we get to bump in to each other again soon! Have a super week!
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girls just wanna have fun: totally adoring your yellow trousers & your festival dress
ReplyDeleteHey Mademoiselle Wanderer! I know tell me about it - loved spending time with the girls! Ahh thank you hun - I am so in love with those trousers now! And the Alice & Olivia dress come to think of it! Oh gosh.
DeleteHope you're having a super week!
MB x
Love the maxi dress!
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Hey Emily! Thanks love - me too : )!!
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that video has seriously made me SMILE!
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Haha the video made me smile rather a lot too : )! MB x
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