Sneak peak at AW10

Have a little glance to see what has us Jane Davidson girls reassured that when the summer fun is over, the fashion fun continues...

So, yes, Summer may just be heating up, the sales are going full steam, the tennis and – dare I say it – football are in full swing... but, and without wanting to jinx ANY of the aforementioned precious British summertime!, I’m going to do that annoying fashion thing and talk all things Autumn Winter... because we have some fabulous new pieces in for the new season! And when the summer sadly fades away, you’ve got plenty of solace in some gorgeous new season offerings to cosy up in and chase the winter blues away with. (See, I’m not being a complete summer baa-humbug!)

And where to begin?

Clements Ribeiro marched straight to the top of Jane Davidson favourites list last season with their stunning black and striped military-esque cardigans and cool Britannia zip and pearl embellished Union Jack tops, and impressively, the dynamic duo have wowed us yet again! Their latest drop is a collection of four vintage scarf dresses (like the picture above, although that particular dress is not part of the Jane Davidson collection): each one completely unique and made entirely from vintage scarves (literally does what it says on the tin!), with every scarf meticulously sourced from across Europe – some even dating back to the 50s and 60s. In rich, vibrant colours they’re perfect to be worn straight away throughout summer, but are a quirky yet timeless piece for a discerning fashionista’s wardrobe. Another inspiringly unique creation from this talented pair – Clements Ribeiro, we salute you!

And Diane Von Furstenberg: never one to disappoint, Ms V-F has some stunning knitwear pieces in for the new season. Particular mention must go to her grey wool, embellished military style cardigan as well as her blue chunky knit, woven with ribbon detailing ... I love. Also a prominent feature of the new collection is gorgeous over sized knits in black, grey, and a very quirky camel, black and red print – if it wasn’t almost blasphemy, I would dare to say they make me want to wrap up now... and for a summer lover, that says a lot!

Missoni, Armani, and Red Valentino too have some stunning new pieces for Autumn Winter. All three in fact have paid homage in their own inimitable ways to the classic Chanel little tweed jacket: Missoni have a striking blue tweed, round neck, collarless jacket, with a slightly rouched edge, available with a matching skirt; Red Valentino have a really pretty soft grey and pink tweed, with an unfinished trim, also available with a matching dress; whilst Armani have a stunning black and multicoloured tweed jacket, trimmed with black velvet – very, very chic! All three look fabulous worn with their complementing pieces, but are equally great paired with a simple jean or trouser for a very elegant but more casual look.

With that in mind, go laze in the summer sun by the pool, beach, barbeque, or tennis court, and think about what tempting treats lie in store for the Autumn. Don’t say we’re not good to you!

Love,
The Girls x

Maximise your wardrobe!

This week’s Grazia gives a maxi masterclass... and even handpick a certain Halston Heritage favourite of ours!

It was a couple of summers ago that I was first acquainted with the maxi dress, and I’ll admit, it was a cautious meeting at first. Did it make my hips look too big? Was I too short for this? Would people look at me and think ‘what the heck is she wearing’? Did I look like I belonged at Woodstock with flowers in my hair?! However, facing all these fears, I decided to be brave and to invest. You see, it was love at first sight and I was hooked on the idea! Four summers, five maxi dresses and a maxi skirt later, it’s pretty safe to say my relationship with the maxi dress is still going strong. Summer trends have been and gone, but my faithful friend the maxi dress continues to be a summer wardrobe staple.

But it’s not an easy trend, I’ll admit. I am by no means model material so maxi’s have had to be carefully picked. Yes, there have been dalliances with those that never made it to my wardrobe, and yes, they did make my hips look too big, they did make me look too short, I did look at myself and think ‘what the heck am I wearing’! But the good news is – and with Grazia’s maxi masterclass – you can work this trend to your advantage.

So what do they suggest? And what do we have to help you out? The 70’s dressy maxi – perfect for a bit of evening glamour without looking to try-hard, that’s what Grazia say. Our Halston Heritage electric blue and green Carrie gowns fit this bill perfectly. With a cinched in waist and not too voluminous skirt, this dress suits even petites. The floaty maxi, like our new Dom & Ruby black and white gown, is ideal for a fresh, feminine style. With an empire line waist, it will flatter nearly all shapes. The sleek and slinky maxi... perfect for dressing up or dressing down. Think our Halston Heritage black strapless belted number : worn with flats its perfect holiday attire, whilst dressed up with jewellery and a glamorous bag you have a gorgeous eveningwear piece. And of course, perhaps the most iconic maxi dress – the hip hippy maxi. Respect must be paid. We have a great Missoni halterneck in brown and pink spotted print, as well as a Nicole Miller floaty and floral number, just perfect for channelling your inner bohemian cool!


Love,
The Girls x