CELEB STYLE WATCH: HEIDI KLUM

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Bethanie Lunn

Pictured out with her daughter, Heidi Klum looks every bit the stylish Mummy and it’s a welcome change to see her dressed down (and fully clothed)! She pairs denim cut off shorts over black denim jeans with a casual sweater, winter coat and gorgeous Louboutins for a quirky, laid back look.

Get the Look

1. Damsel in a dress Miranda Coat in black, £269. Tailoring sharpens up the casual look making it practical and chic.

2. BURBERRY BRIT Chambray shorts, £165 offer a more elegant take on classic denim shorts plus the loose cut and adjustable waist tab ensure a comfortable fit that is ideal to wear over tights or jeans like Heidi.

3. ASOS Hanky Hem Jumper In Fine Knit, £25. With a draped handkerchief hem, this lightweight knit will really show off slim legs.

4. SAINT LAURENT Low-rise skinny jeans, £255 – famous for their skinny jeans, the close cut are ideal for wearing beneath shorts.

5. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Flavavec 120 textured-leather boots, £995 – these really complete the ensemble and add an extra edge of luxe with a flash of the signature red soles. The thick heel makes them perfect for traversing city streets. Top marks for Heidi!

6. Astley Clarke 18-carat gold locket, £1,595 completes the outfit with a touch of subtle sparkle.

Or try…

If you don’t want to opt for layering but would like to achieve a similar textured look, these J BRAND Minx Mid rise Skinny with Leather Piecing , now £319.82 provide the style solution. Spliced with black leather for an edgy contrast, this pair will instantly elevate your casual wardrobe to city-cool status.

CELEB STYLE WATCH: KATE BOSWORTH

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Bethanie Lunn

I’ve long-admired Kate Bosworth’s style, who hasn’t? Effortless, chic and always with a quirky hint of glamour, Kate gets it spot on every time. Since the weather in the UK has been awful, I’m dreaming of spring time or perhaps joining Ms. Bosworth overseas in sunny L.A just so that I can glide around in this gorgeous ensemble…

Shop the look:

1. Vintage Renewal Denim Shirt, £28.00. A denim shirt is a wardrobe staple that can be worn open over a tee like Kate or buttoned to the top during the winter.

2. Thierry Lasry Hooky D-frame marbled acetate sunglasses, £255.

3. Current/ElliottThe High Waist distressed denim shorts, £175 in the labels signature distressed denim look stunning with bear legs but team them with opaque tights now.

4. Eddie Borgo Silver-plated crystal earrings, £285. Drawing inspiration from punk and street culture, New York designer Eddie Borgo’s jewelry collection offers an edgy take on refined glamour; making them perfect for Kate and Kate-style-fans.

5. THE ACTUAL BOOTS! Isabel Marant Dicker suede ankle boots, £345. These are the actual boots Kate is picture wearing. With a low heel and in a soft taupe, they make perfect everyday footwear.

6. Philippe Audibert Set of three gold-plated bracelets, £265. Add extra glamour and tie in the tones with this golden trio.

BEAT BLUE MONDAY WITH OUR BRIGHT BUYS

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Bethanie Lunn

Monday 21st January is Blue Monday – supposedly the most depressing day of the year according to Dr. Cliff Amall. His calculations in 2005 were based on several factors including weather conditions, time since Christmas, time since failing New Year Resolutions and general low motivational levels.

So I’ve rounded up a selection of brightly coloured must-buys to cheer us up on this miserable day. Hey, any excuse to so shopping, right?

With neon brights in vogue for next season, I have my eye on this stunning Tibi Sleeveless Neoprene Scuba Dress, £555.00 which I’ll be teaming with the MiH Jeans Denim-sleeved leather biker jacket, now £270 – since this style is here to stay and what a bargain!

Introduce springs print trend into your look with these retro 3.1 Phillip Lim Brown Acetate and Metal Matte Tortoise Aviators, £150. So what if it’s snowing! Snow gives off a glare, right? I’m rocking these shades with this gorgeous Oasis Western Denim Shirt Dress, £45, made a little more practical for Blighty with these to-the-knee Burberry Walnut Brown Drayton Flat Riding Boots, now £330.

Give your favourite jeans and sweater combo an update with a colour pop of orange and don this J by Jas M.B Neon Trim Satchel, £85 at Urban Outfitters and Juicy Couture Woven Blazer, now £120.

Finally, invest in a pair of slinky skinny jeans to caress your curves and choose a bold hue such as scarlet, electric blue or citrus yellow. These Acne Yellow Overdyed Slim 32″ Leg Flex Jeans, £200 are bang on trend and will make you look and feel a million dollars. Team them with a simple but quirky tee for edgy appeal like this Zoe Karssen Too Much Love T-Shirt - Heather Grey, £60.

Happy Monday!

CELEB STYLE WATCH: KATIE HOLMES

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Bethanie Lunn

Spotted out in New York City recently, Katie Holmes donned a pair of cool blue flares, a parka and practical boots. Overall, I love her casual look, she looks pleased with it and seems to be glowing with happiness. Here’s how to recreate the look for yourself.

Embrace the 70s trend now, it’s going to be around for spring and summer and suits everyone. Flares are incredibly flattering to most body shapes thanks to a high-rise that holds your tummy in and a slow taper that glides over your curves and kicks out at the ankle to make top-heavy girls in particular, look perfectly balanced.

Get Katie’s hippy vibe with these rag & bone/JEAN Flare With Leather Waist Detail Vintage Wash, Now only £75.

The parka is a great trans-seasonal piece, keeping you warm during winter but being light enough as the months gradually grow milder. In this particular picture, Katie was spotted out with Liam Gallagher so she’s really paid homage to the laid back Oasis vibe! My eye is on the Burberry Brit Fur Trim Warmer Parka, £595.00.

Although Katie usually tends to balance practical and stylish rather well, I’m not a fan of her personal choice of walking boots. If she opted for a low heel-almost flat-ankle boot in a metallic finish peeping beneath her flares, she’d look twice as stylish but could still traipse around NYC pain-free. I love these Esquivel The Jett metallic leather ankle boots , £420 which really compliment the parka.

ILOVEJEANS 2013 RESOLUTIONS UNCOVERED

Posted on January 5, 2013 by admin

We love the idea of a clean slate at the beginning of a New Year. This year we asked the ilovejeans team to reveal their hope’s and resolutions for 2013.

Sam’s (ilovejeans denim expert) Resolutions for 2013

My eldest daughter’s born on the 1st January and she truly believes she is the luckiest girl living to have a birthday on the first day of each brand new year! I’m a creative person and all of my career choices over the years have led into each other and complimented where I am today! I love starting new projects and watching them grow, so here are my New Year resolutions….

Eye Spy

My first resolution is to always have my camera close by as Santa brought me the Samsung Galaxy Camera for Christmas which is a perfect bloggers camera, instantly I can share a street fashion snap to ilovejeans followers on Facebook & Twitter in seconds. i love it!

amsung Galaxy Camera, HD 1080p, 21x Zoom, 16.3MP, Wi-Fi/3G, GPS, 4.8" Touch Screen with FREE 3 SIM

Ebay It!

From a young age I’ve always loved to sell things, I get a buzz from finding cool products to buy & sell. So this year I’m on a hunt for the must-have product to sell on Ebay.

Eloise & Ariella

Take Some Time

I recently became a Mum again (my girls above) to my second daughter, Ariella. She was a true surprise and despite my initial worries about being a Mother again after 6 years, I’m embracing the time spent with both my girls and taking lots of pictures!

Gym Bunny

My last resolution is to get back to the gym and resume our low carb way of life ( it’s not a diet!). To say a firm NO to the devil in the disguise of a piece of bread, which will enable me to fit in the new season’s spring denim I’m already coveting!

Beth’s (ilovejeans Style Columnist) Resolutions for 2013

Every year up until around five years ago, I’d usually resolve to eat less, exercise more, get skinny and rich. Like most of the world, my resolutions weren’t always reached and I started to believe that they’re a waste of time. So this year, being comfortable in my own skin, eating well and loving my curves, I’ve decided to concentrate on what I aspire to rather than what I feel I need to improve on.

Sail Away

I love surprising people especially when I meet new people. Upon getting to know each other I share what they perceive as unexpected stories about myself and watch the mouths drop open. Though I’m a true girly-girl, I’m also a bit of a Tomboy and I love adrenalin sports such as sky diving and rock climbing (albeit whilst sporting a pink manicure)! This year, I aspire to learn how to sail so one day I can fulfill the ambition of owning a boat to dock at my nearby Brighton Marina.

Be a good Mum!

I’ve also got some amazing news to share, 2013 is going to see me become a mum! It is such wonderful news. My husband and I are expecting a boy and even before the little lad is here, I aspire to be the supportive, nurturing, loving, fun and wise mother that my mum has always been to me. Pregnancy (and indeed Motherhood), is no easy feat but I’m already excited to meet him.

Channel my creative side

Often with a busy work/life schedule, creativity in my ‘free’ time can be put to the bottom of the list. I have written and had published a book and an e book but I’d love to write more often just for fun and with a good old fashioned pen and paper! I used to write poetry, some which has also been published so I aspire to write more for leisure. It’s terribly therapeutic for me. I have purchased this gorgeous Leathersmith Of London Chelsea Leather Notebook, £30 to make it a real treat each time.

Style Wishes

Naturally, as the Style Columnist for ILoveJeans, my New Year Resolutions include a shopping wish list as long as my legs but here are my ultimate top three aspirational must-owns:

IDA Martha Flare Jeans – Indigo, £160.00

I adore the laid back 70s look and these Martha by IDA high-waisted flares are beautifully chic. Launched by denim boutique owner Donna Ida Thornton, IDA is an entirely new concept in denim dedicated to ‘celebrating the ‘iconic woman’ silhouette’. The blend of elegance and edginess in this line suits my style perfectly.

What with carrying a new heavy load (and I’m not talking about my Prada tote), I’m opting for this seasons new wedgette, with a slightly lower heel and in a bold neon shade. My eye is on the STELLA MCCARTNEY canvas wedge slingbacks , £425 for a burst of brilliant colour. The pointed toe will look good worn with both tailored clothing and as part of a more casual look.

To complete my look, l’ll stay in vogue and purchase this ASOS Maternity Skater Dress In Paisley Print, £45.00. Prints and patterns are hot news for SS13 and this pick has all the wardrobe versatility I need. I’ll wear it with jeans or tanned legs in the summer and a cool denim jacket.

Chee Lau ( ilovejeans Creative Director & Techie) 2013 Resolutions

My new years resolution is to get a better work life balance, as a father of 3 I rarely get time for myself let alone my daughters.

So what are the things I’ll be concentrating on?

Family Holidays

I’ve always fancied skiing and this year we’re all planning to go to Val Thorens for a week to (attempt) to learn how to ski and have a laugh at the same time. I’m a bit of a petrol head so I’ll be driving all the way (via eurotunnel) with the family but I’m looking forward to some of the amazing scenery on the way.

Geek Time

Any one that knows me will know that next to cars, I’m in to my gadgets and sneakers. These are my recommendations for tech, fashion and maybe a bit of both

My first recommendations

Nike Ralston Lunar

These shoes are light and versatile and will even go with smart casual in my opinion

SMYTHSON - CROCODILE-EMBOSSED LEATHER NOTEPAD

I’m always carrying around a notepad and this is the perfect accessory to protect those precious notes, the Smythson oozes style and will catch an eye or two in a few meetings.

Koyono - BlackCoat Work Premier MFI Tech iPod Jacket

My final one would be the all in one entertainment jacket from Koyono, the jacket is integrated with you iPod or iPhone and helps conceal wiring and the need to put you hardware in harms way.