Shoes to buy now

If you don't own a pair of these, why on earth not?   These are the Ugg-haters' answer to heavenly, comfy and versatile daytime footwear.  Buy them now and wear with tapered trousers and silk blouses, tailored shorts with a smart tee or keep it casual with jeans and a slouchy cashmere jumper. 

Image courtesy of NET-A-PORTER

I love these looks below snapped by Tommy Ton during Couture Week in Paris and Sydney Fashion Week.  They're the perfect example of the outfit styles to compliment your new shoes.

Images courtesy of Tommy Ton at Style.com

Noreen xx

Colour me Chanel

What can be said about the Chanel Couture Fall 2012 collection that hasn’t already been said?  Well, here’s one you probably haven’t heard before, I wouldn’t class myself as a huge Chanel fan.  I do like the collections.  They always present something new for the modern-day Chanel woman, whilst remaining true to the house and history of the brand and this is certainly something I admire.  But do I swoon and ‘Oh-Em-Gee’ over the collections?  Maybe over the odd outfit.  Would I wear them, of course, but would I scrimp and save to buy a piece from the collections?  I can think of other designer clothes I’d prefer to spend my rent money on, in order of current preference…Prada, Stella McCartney, Oscar de la Renta, Chlóe, Louis Vuitton and Dior.  I guess I’m just not a Chanel woman, be it modern day or old school.  There isn’t a Chanel collection (other than Resort 2010)  that I can think of that’s made it to my ‘must-try-and-dress-like-this’ wish list….

And then Chanel Couture Fall 2012 came along. Cue The Monkees, I’m a Believer.

This collection has had me swooning and ‘Oh-Em-Gee-ing’ like Matthew McConaughey has just told me I’m a law-breaker.  The sugar coated almond pinks mixed with pewter and glitter, the long elegant silhouettes of the dresses, the high-waisted trousers with the ruffled blouses, the textures, the glitzy tights; did I mention the sugar coated almond pinks?  Swoon.

It was only a matter of time really before a Chanel collection came along with my name on it.  I can see every piece fitting in neatly with my wardrobe and daily style, so it’s safe to say my rent money is well and truly spent.  Come Winter I’ll be living on the streets but I’ll be looking Coco-fabulous.

Here is my ‘must-try-and-dress-like-this’ wish list from the show.

 
 
 

Images courtesy of Vogue.com

Noreen xx

Afternoon Tea, Champagne and Fashion at Fenwick

Last Thursday I was invited to Fenwick Newcastle for an afternoon of champagne, cakes and fashion, how srcummy?  As part of Newcastle Fashion Week, Fenwick turned it's Cafe 21 restaurant into a catwalk and invited the public and press to view the best of it's international designer womenswear from this season. Not a bad way to spend a Thursday afternoon eh?  Thank you to Fenwick for the invitation and the goodie bag and for putting on such a super show.

Have a look at my images taken during the catwalk show below.

Gorgeous colour combinations, so simple yet so effective and what a fabulous blazer.

Such an easy to wear top and I really like this bag too.

This is a perfect holiday outfit.

Again another perfect holiday outfit for evening.

I want this dress!  These are wonderful colours and I just love a shirt dress for daywear.

This is such a great look for day, the mac and jumper are great key pieces for every wardrobe.

Sadly I don't quite have the long legs needed for this, but what a super look this is, very elegant.

What a beautiful print and the silhouette is outstanding.

Noreen xx

Luxe shoot April 2012

I hope everyone has had a chance to view my feature in Luxe magazine! Here is a copy of the images along with the details of the outfits.

Floral Dress; Paul Smith, £350, Coral Cardigan; Paul Smith, £155, Black Patent Shoes; Petal by LK Bennett £185, Black Patent Clutch; Belina by LK Bennett £185, Ring; £15, Black Feather Fascinator; Fischer’s Accessories, £26

Floral Dress; MaxMara, £335
All items available from Fenwick Newcastle

Styling Noreen Elizabeth Styling
Photography Martin Smith
Hair Amanda Williamson
Make-up Kristina Foster
Model Laura Nicholson

Noreen xx

A feature in Luxe Magazine

I hope the sun is shining down as gloriously where you are. I'm about to enjoy a quick break with a cup of peppermint tea in the garden, but first I wanted to post this.

http://www.luxe-magazine.co.uk/archive/2012/LXissue16/pageflip.html

It's a link to an interview I did with Luxe Magazine about Race Day styling tips, along with a photoshoot featuring some blooming, gorgeous dresses.

Enjoy!

Noreen xx

Portfolio Shoot

A quick update with some images from one of my recent shoots with photographer George Otigbah. I hope you like them!
I'll attach more later in another post.

Emily wears Louisa Vintage evening gown, Anoushka G, £360.00 at House of Fraser, Metrocentre. Gemini pearl necklace, £59.99 (for necklace/earring set), Gemini pearl bracelet, £49.00, Ritzy crystal ring, £35.00 all available at Xtras Metrocentre.

Laura wears Theia Couture bridal gown, £476.00 from House of Fraser, Metrocentre. KG by Kurt Geiger shoes, £150.00 from Kurt Geiger, House of Fraser, Metrocentre. Gemini black and silver stone necklace, £89.99 f(or necklace/earring set). Matching bracelet, Gemini £49.00.  Ritzy crystal ring, £35.00, all jewellery available at Xtras, Metrocentre.

A big, huge, ginormous thank you to the team involved with this shoot:

Photography: George Otigbah

Make-up: Kristina Foster

Hair: Carolyn Clayton

Models: Emily Woloszyn @ Tyne Tees Models and Laura Nicholson Freelance

Styling: Noreen Elizabeth

And also thank you to House of Fraser, Kurt Geiger at House of Fraser and Xtras, all at Metrocentre, for your assistance.

Noreen xx

Sky Tyne & Wear debut

See yours truly and the rest of the Metrocentre Style Team in action on Sky Tyne and Wear fashion news
http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/19163

Metromorphosis 2012

Hello lovely viewers, if you're in the North East of England this weekend and interested in finding the perfect special occasion outfit, come find me at the Metrocentre Style Pod where I'll be styling Metrocentre customers in the finest frocks and summer wear the Metrocentre has to offer. 

You can book an appointment for a complimentary style consultation online now, just follow this link http://www.metrocentre.uk.com/Whats-on/Events/Fashion-Live

Hope to see you there!

Noreen xx