Brit Awards Best Dressed . . .

Award season continues this time it was the Brit Awards 2020.

I always enjoy tuning in to the Brits to watch all the live performances and through work was lucky on a few occasions to provide clothing to the mass of dancers supporting some big music stars. Which is really exciting as you can see from the acts last night the dancers make a huge impact on the performances. 

Now let's kick it off with some beautiful outfits from last night.

Can I just say wow to the below, I saw it on her stylist Kelvin Barron's social media but how stunning is Michelle Keegan's dress. It is from designer Galia Lahav, who fun fact actually also designed her wedding dress. There was a lovely open back detail to the dress too which I think added another level of wow to her look.

Next the amazing Lizzo, now I love her chocolate inspired Moschino look, fabulous and fun, just like her.

Singer Joy Crookes looked incredible last night, I love that she chose to wear traditional South Asian clothes instead of the usual attire chosen by attendees. She really looks breathtaking and I absolutely adore the colour, it stood out on the red carpet for all the right reasons. Joy looks magnificent and I really hope we see more of this in Awards shows to come. 

Laura Whitmore wore a little newspaper inspired number from designer Clio Peppiat, who is a designer I really love.

Singer Freya Ridings also wore an incredible dress to attend last nights awards. A polka dot gown from Dundas. I love the elegant cut of the front and the caped back. I think she looked really beautiful and sophisticated.

Finally I just love this breath taking Valentino dress that Mabel wore when she went to accept her award. The black tulle gown with crystal embellishment glittered and she looks so striking accepting the Best Female Solo Artist award, in typical Mabel fashion I also loved the Coco de Mer lingerie set she chose to style underneath the revealing gown.

Whose looks did you like from the Brit Awards?

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Oscars Best Dressed . . .

We had the Bafta's at the start of February but now we have had the Oscars.

With much the same happening in regards to awards let's take a look at some of the show stopping outfits that went down the red carpet and appeared on stage.

So lets start with the opening act the fabulous Janelle Monáe, her Ralph Lauren red carpet look was rather special don't you think.

Next onto the lovely Florence Pugh, now she had a statement dress on at the Bafta's but I much preferred this Oscar look. This time Florence was in a beautiful Louis Vuitton number.

A shimmering look from actress Zazie Beetz from designer Thom Browne. I love everything about this look, she also has an incredible look for Bafta so one to keep an eye on for future awards.

Presenter for Best Supporting Actor the amazing Regina King wore a stunning pale pink Versace number. How beautiful is this silhouette.

Olivia Coleman made it on the Bafta list and she has made it again on the Oscar list in this sophisticated velvet Stella McCartney number.

Now this actress did have a ethereal dress on at the Baftas but I think unfortunately it just washed her out,. Now at the Oscars Kaitlyn Dever looked breathtaking in this Louis Vuitton

Love the dresses (both Valentino) but also their presenting of Best Production Design and Costume Design awards the magnificent Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wig. Please do another film together!

Can we also just say how fab did actress Diane Keaton look presenting with Keanu Reeves. I really love her style also did you see their flirty exchange, cheeky.

All the Elsa's too 💙, I thought this was a lovely moment we never really get to see or think of, the talent who help take the films international.

In general this year aside from the above I feel like lots of the other actresses played it safe with lovely but quite unimaginative outfits. Let's ramp it up again next years ladies!

Can I also just say Parasite winning Best Picture 🍾🍾🍾 if you have not watched it yet make sure you do it is really incredible.

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Bafta Awards 2020 Best Dressed . . .

So if you follow me you know that I love the Bafta awards. My dad works in film and is a member of the Bafta's so it has been a part of my life every year since I can remember.

Film is a wonderful medium, like music its incredible the feelings you can get from just simply watching a film. There were some rather incredible films on show this year a couple of my highlights were Jojo Rabbit, Parasite and I have to say 1917 was rather incredible. Of course I could go on forever talking about film as my boyfriend can attest to but I am here to go through a couple of my best dressed highlights from the night. 

Few past articles on best dressed if you are interested can be found here

Let's get the show on the road, first I wanted to talk about Costume Designer Sandy Powell, now she is an incredible woman and I have been a fan of hers since I was little (I also wanted to go into costume design). For this years Bafta Awards she wore a suit made from cailco which she then got famous names to sign. Why you ask well once complete she will be selling the suit for auction to help raise funds to save Prospect Cottage. Along with Art Fund they are trying to save the home of Derek Jarman, Prospect Cottage in Dungeness, which is a pilgrimage site for artists and gardeners alike.  If you would like to help out please click here to be taken to the fundraising page.

Next, now I am not a pink girl but I have to say Renée Zellweger looked beautiful in this pink Prada number. If you watched the Bafta's too I like how humble she came across in her speech and who can forget the amazing moment she had leaving the stage with old friend Hugh Grant!

Actress Jodie Turner-Smith stunned in this Gucci gown, amping up the style stakes of maternity style. She really looked absolutely breathtaking!

The fabulous Olivia Coleman looked very sophisticated in this Alexander McQueen number

Miss Moneypenny the lovely Naomie Harris looked effortlessly cool in this sequin Michael Kors dress

Director Lulu Wang looked beautiful in this Simone Rocha look, I love the layers and that this is different to the statement dresses we are used to expecting on the red carpet

Zoë Kravitz shimmered in this dress from Saint Laurent

Finally I just loved Roman Griffin Davis's look, the actor from Jojo Rabbit

What did you think of the looks at this years Bafta Awards?

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BAFTA Awards 2018

Tonight is the night and as the guests are starting to arrive we have seen some pretty amazing black dresses on the red carpet in support of the 'Time's up Movement'.

I just wanted to quickly share a few of my favourite looks with you, starting with Angelina Jolie's gorgeous black velvet dress:

Naomi Harris in this beautiful embroidered two piece:

Sally Hawkins looks etherial in her gown:

Florence Pugh in an embellished cami gown:

Also I'm not sure if you are as interested in the Bafta's as I am but I am eager to see who will be the winners. I've watched all the lead films and I hope Shape of Water, The Darkest Hour and/or Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri do really well as I very much enjoyed watching those films. 

Anyway hope you enjoy watching it tonight too!

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Get the Look . . .

Now this is not something I have done before but I just happened to be watching a music video by the lovely Lorde and while shopping for New Years bits I stumbled on a perfect get the look outfit.

Here is the video for the song Yellow Flicker Beat by Lorde, used in the latest Hinger Games film.

There of course is a particular look that I am trying to recreate and it is this one below . . .

Now I know these aren't the best images but if you watch the video you will see what I mean.

So I found these great get the look pieces from ASOS. The only difference is that Lorde's are loose fitting and this look is fitted but as you will see it gives the same great look.

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I think Lorde looks brilliant in this red set and I think this ASOS set is just as good.

Although the trousers are not high waisted like Lorde's they equally look good with the crop top.

A bold look for a bold lady!

What do you think of Lorde's look?

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Monday Madness . . .

This week I am absolutely craving these M&S cashmere coats! Available in 11 different colours, and cut in a style that suit's all this is an investment piece. You will be having this coat for years to come and it will always be in fashion with its elegant classical shape. Also being made from cashmere think how soft they will feel on, you might never want to take them off!

Of course I love the yellow coat and its in my top three favourite colours but my other two favourites would have to be the green and the orange.
The green is just in the best tone isn't it wonderful and bright, but the orange is just a bit more edgy and modern. I just love these coats!

Which is your favourite?

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Cannes 2014

It is that wonderful time of year when all of the most famous stars of film head to Cannes for the film festival.

There have been some great outfits so far, and I'm sure there is more to come. 

Lets look at my top three so far . . .

Starting with Nicole Kidman, now I do love this actress but I'm sure we have all heard reports of her latest film about Grace Kelly, not good, any how back to this dress of hers. I think I love it because it reminds me of something she could have worn in Moulin Rouge, one of my favourite films. Her dress is by Armani Prive from their Spring / Summer 2014 collection, I love that she is also wearing jewellery by Harry Winston, only the finest for Cannes! Next we have the amazing Lupita Nyong'o who frankly can never do anything wrong wore a wonderful Calvin Klein dress. Is there anything this lady doesn't look amazing in??? I don't think so. Finally my favourite look so far was from Cate Blanchett who wore this stunning Valentino Pre-Autumn / Winter 2014 gown. She looks so elegant in this lace gown, almost seeming as if she belongs to a bygone era, she looks incredible!

So far a lot of Valentino has been seen in Cannes, I wonder what we will be seeing next?

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Icon - Dita Von Teese

This week we have a an absolutely stunning woman as our Wednesday Icon. The exceptional Dita Von Teese, known for her burlesque performances as well as her extraordinary style. This lady was definitely born in the wrong decade, with style reminiscent of 1930s, 40s and occasionally 50s. 

Her real name is Heather Renee Sweet, she created her stage name when she was younger and chose Dita in homage to the silent film actress Dita Parlo and Von Teese from a phone directory, although it was actually supposed to be Von Treese but a magazine spelt it wrong and since then it has remained Von Teese.

Known for her love of stockings, corsets and lingerie she loves to make the most of her stunning body in everything she wears. 

Dita has walked the runway for some of the greats like Vivienne Westwood and Jean Paul Gaultier to name but a few. I can think of no time that I have ever not loved what she is wearing.

Stunning and a true style icon!

What do you think of Dita's style?

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Met Ball 2014

Ok yes I know I am a little late with this post but I have been away. My family and I went to Drayton Manor and I had to play my role as the cool cousin and look after two little ones so apologies for not posting over the last week.

Anyway on to the main story the Met Ball 2014, this night was to celebrate the opening of is exhibition dedicated to the couturier Charles James so of course there were some stunning gowns in sight! I couldn't even pick just three!!!  So without further ado here are all my favourite looks of the night . . .

Starting with the pink ladies! I absolutely loved Reese Witherspoon's dress by Stella McCartney a very elegant, glamorous and sexy look. The wonderful Elle Woods from the beloved film legally blonde has grown up! Next we have the wonderful Claire Danes in a dress straight off Oscar de la Renta runway. I love the look of the velvet bodice against the voluminous plush skirt. Finally the lovely Emma Stone in a custom made Thakoon skirt and top. She looked fresh, elegant and very glamorous.

Next on to the darker crew and starting with Zooey Deschanel in a bespoke Tommy Hilfiger gown. This quirky indie queen was transformed into a princess for the night, she looked absolutely incredible I'm thinking she even looks Disney princess good, Disney its about time for another brunette princess I think! Next onto Georgia May Jagger who just oozed sex appeal, she looked sensational in this dress by David Koma, showing a little skin but not as much as some others she looked amazing. Next onto the feminine and flirty Dior dress that Marion Cotillard wore, I love the colour and tone of this midnight blue dress. The length is also perfect for this design as any longer would have ruined it. I love the pattern and texture with makes this dress appear almost scale like, she definitely is a creature to behold.

Now this lady has made it onto some worst dressed lists but I love Chloe Sevigny in this Kenzo dress. The colour complements her skin tone and hair and the black elements of this dress really makes the pattern pop out at you. She looks awesome and I think she rocks this dress! Now to the wonderful Dita Von Teese in this sophisticated Zac Posen gown, this dress just looks like it was made for her body, it seems to fit her like  glove. The incredible design of this gown and colour is the reason that it is my favourite of the evening. Finally onto Blake Lively in this Gucci gown, now this lady is on every bodies best dressed list it seems and I think you can see why. Again another incredible dress and look, helped that on her arm was her husband Ryan Reynolds too.

An incredible evening of fashion, of course there are some other amazing outfits and gowns from that night but these were my top picks I hope you liked them as much as me.

What was your favourite outfit of the night?

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Get Your Swimwear On . . .

So it's coming into swimwear season, lets have a look at the great pieces around at the moment.

Whether your a bikini girl, swimsuit or tankini girl I will find you some great pieces to get you in the summer mood. Some sites do not have flats of the bikinis so I have created a big pinterest board with all kinds of swimwear styles and swimwear for girls like me with bigger bust sizes. Look out for the link below.

Starting with H&M who always have great pieces, it's a shame that they don't do cup sizes for girls with bigger busts like me because I would love to have the pieces below but alas it's not to be. Girls who can wear bikini's without under wiring seriously check out these pieces feminine, fun, flattering and even a little bit cheeky. 

My favourite piece from the above is the top left bikini, the floral print is subtle and elegant, in tones that don't overpower the simplicity of the print. All great pieces at great prices, no excuse not to get something from H&M with reasons like that.

Moving on to Topshop's swimwear range . . .

So Topshop have gone for more vintage inspired shapes and styles. Think pin up girls, think showing off your natural curves and shape. I think their swimming costumes are great, beautiful shapes and love the cup detail. My favourite piece from the above is the polka dot set, its just so bold and fun.

The next two are from Swimwear 365, first are my top picks are from their tankini range.

Now I used to be a tankini girl while I was growing up as there wasn't really bikini's for someone my age. They were all aimed for older women and not for a teenager, recently there has been a huge switch in the styles and prints used in bikini's for the +DD girls, which means we do have the luxury of having a bikini that fits and flatters. Anyway back to the tankini's I love the four that you can see above. The print selection is fun and young and dare I say they are even very sexy, remember you don't have to show your body off the whole time. I cannot actually choose just one from the above four, I really would wear all of them.

Finally my top 5 bikini's from swimwear 365, again a great site for swimwear of all shapes and sizes also for all ages. I loved all of these bikinis, some for their print and others for their shape. My favourite would have to be the diamond shaped bikini to the far right of the picture, I love that it is in black and white as it really stands out and is designed in a nice and flattering shape for my size bust.

This isn't it I have found a lot more pieces for you to feast your eyes on, there is a mix of styles and a lot of +DD pieces so please go to my swimwear pinterest page and check them out, you won't regret it.

Click here to be directed to it.

What's your favourite piece?

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AESTHETIC EXPEDITIONS: Sartorial looks in unusual places

Now Boys finally an entry for you!

Now are you a dapper dresser, a quirky Matt Smith (Doctor Who) styled dresser, flamboyant or just a very cool guy I may have found a new brand for you. I would say you must like wearing suits for this brand to really take your liking, as they make the most exquisite silk bow ties and pocket squares.

What's this new brand you ask well it is the glorious SARTOR RESARTUS.  Their stunning pieces inspired by our English tailoring heritage, SARTOR RESARTUS aim to create accessories that are made from top quality silks and by outstanding craftsmen. Each design wearable but with their own unique modern twist and design.

Have a look for yourself, styled into a look by me . . .

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Look one was inspired and put together with the above bow tie in mind. I love the burst of saffron yellow on this bow tie. Made from 100% silk this is an affordable piece of luxury, why not wear this at your next occasion? You will stand out and this bow tie will be the talk of the night. I really love this look and can think of a number of men that this would look incredible on

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Look two is more subdued, only slightly mind. I love the tonal mix of the blues and patterns in this look. 

These matching pieces by SARTOR RESARTUS are made of silk, and feature a watercolour design of subtropical botany, I just love the illusion of movement that the print creates, and how unique these really are.

These pieces would also look good with a plain blue or grey shirt too.

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Look three, loving this look if a dare say so myself. Again this look was put together with the bow tie and pocket square in mind. I just love this print this time inspired by the sea birds from Darwin's journey, the way the birds seem to meet together in this print is just mesmerizing, these pieces are really just portable art works. This look pulls colours from the print and mixes them up, by pairing them with this emerald green suit you can see that it actually boosts the blues and other tones in the pieces, really helping to set them off.

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Finally look four, make an entrance in this bright flurry of colour. This time I have paired the SARTOR RESARTUS pieces with a raspberry coloured suit. This bow tie and pocket square have a more nautical inspired print design, a three dimensional rope print to be exact, you can see the intricate knot details as well which I really like and it's almost a unique take on a geometric print. This look is the perfect example of colour clashing for menswear, but they really work together to tone each other down when worn as a whole outfit.

I am aware that I have gone for bold looks to match these bold designs but I think you boys sometimes forget that there are other options for tailored suits not just plain black or grey. These pieces will look just as amazing on more muted looks and will still have the desired effect when you wear them, but dare to be more adventurous with your fashion. I think there is such a pool of talent designing for menswear at the moment who are desperately trying to get you to be more creative and unique in the way you dress, why not embrace it, or care more about your appearance.

If you have loved SARTOR RESARTUS's pieces as much as I have I am thrilled to tell you that the brand is offering all The Girl with the Yellow Bag readers a 15% discount. This discount is available for SARTOR RESARTUS orders placed up and till April 20th! Just be sure to enter the code 'adventure'

Important point make sure to click one of the brands pictures above to be redirected to the site, as this will clarify that you are entitled to this exclusive discount!!! 

 I'm going to be snapping some of these pieces up for a special someone. Great for any snappy dresser you know!

So do you love SARTOR RESARTUS as much as I do? How would you wear their designs?

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