OMG Fashion: Behind the scenes

Yesterday I was kindly invited to Manchester with fashion blogger Sian from 'The Fashionable Life Of'' to attend the latest photo shoot for the OMG Fashion website. We were shown around the studio and then allowed to help style the models for the shoot. It was a fantastic experience and I've learnt that I make a better stylist than I thought. 

Their latest clothing line is full of sparkles, beautiful evening dresses and lots of cosy jumpers. Having browsed the OMG Fashion website frequently in the past, I really think that their latest batch of clothes are the best I've ever seen. There are so many beautiful prints and bang on trend styles. There's everything from tartan to leather, sequins to glitter and everything in between. Here's a few of the outfits I selected for the models:

I love this first outfit, it looks really British and quite sophisticated. The tartan dress can easily be dressed up or down and at £14 it's an absolute bargain!

This cutaway dress is so cute and looks really flirty.

This is by far my favourite outfit and I had the figure to pull this off, i'd be buying this outfit straight away. The shorts are incredibly cute and teamed with a bodysuit it's great for a night out. The chunky jewellery added a statement piece and finished the whole outfit off perfectly.

The winter is getting closer and it's the time of year where we really need to consider wrapping up, even though its not always the most glamorous look. This wetlook jeans and jumper combo looks stylish, sleek yet comfortable. You can dress down the outfit wearing flats or wear Jeffrey Campbell inspired booties like the model to add a laid back, yet sophisticated appeal.

Glitter is a serious investment piece this season and this jacket will promise to make you stand out in a crowd of people. I've got a jacket very similar and every day I get compliments.

I had a fantastic day with the OMG team and if I ever had the opportunity to go again, I would say yes in a heartbeat. I'm loving all the new clothes this season and I predict my purse strings loosening within the next weeks.

Would you buy any of these outfits?

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The BooHoo Beehive

BooHoo have recently released their 'how to' beehive tutorial and it's really got me thinking about spring and frolicking around fields listening to 60s music. This is far from the scenario right now, where I'm snuggled up in bed with my hoodie on due to the freezing cold air and snow settling outside. The beehive hairstyle is iconically linked with the 1960s era which saw the fame of one of my favourite models Bridget Bardot. Her beehive became the classic look for all, with many people replicating the look to go shopping on Carnaby street. The beehive is currently back in style spring/summer 2013 and so are the beautiful patterns and fabrics often associated with the 60s. Following the release of the Beehive tutorial, I've decided to put together a few outfits that I think would go perfectly with the beehive hairstyle.  

The inspiration behind these outfits are shopping and cocktails with your friends. 

Collage created on Photovisi photos from Boohoo.com

Outfit 1

Polka dots are so feminine and chic and they add a little flirty fun to your outfit. This polka dot skater dress has the orange retro colouring of the 1960s and would look fabulous with the cream shoulder bag and  brown vintage-inspired studded booties. This outfit looks easy to wear, yet very stylish for meeting friends and go shopping around the town.

Total outfit price: £55

Collage created on photovisi. Photo's from Boohoo.com

The second outfit I've put together is something I'd wear for drinking cocktails with your friends. This outfit includes a glamorous marble print midi skirt- great for adding a little sophistication and glamour without looking over the top, a lace shirt and classy kitten heels to give a vintage vibe. 

Total outfit price: £45

Here's my earlier attempt of doing a partial beehive. Usually it looks loads better, but unfortunately I had no hairspray and the whole thing flopped just as I grabbed the camera.

What do you think of my outfit choices?

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