The Tartan Trend - Scotland in the fashion world!

Have you noticed how tartan keeps appearing on the catwalks during fashion weeks?   Whether it be a tartan shirt, coat, skirt, trousers or accessory it is a popular trend which keeps going.

It is a fashion trend which has been supported by the celebrities from that little smart dress on the red carpet, to the casual trousers paired with a white blouse or the gorgeous cowl neck playsuit.

                   

There are so many different colours and fabrics around that it is easy to find something to complete your outfit.   From tartan skater skirts to a tartan shirt worn with jeans which you can pair with tartan flats or these fabulous high heel shoes.

With winter fast approaching perhaps a lovely tartan coat like the one below would keep you warm against the cold.

Tartans were originally made from woven wool but today they are available in many other fabrics.   Although tartan is associated with Scotland and the traditional kilt it is favoured by many fashion designers like Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Chanel.  

The Duchess of Cambridge has shown her liking for tartan on a number of occasions so why not follow in her footsteps this winter and get yourself a tartan outfit or accessory.

  

                      

With those winter nights drawing in and with New Year and Burns night fast approaching it is time to include a little tartan in your wardrobe.   Go on you know you want to!

                                                                                                    

Much Love

Lec Boutique

Mags

Halloween – Trick or treat?

Halloween is an annual celebration held on 31^st October and is sometimes known as All Hallows’ Eve.    People dress in costumes and go out guising. (also known as trick or treating)  Many people organise Halloween parties where traditional games such as bobbing for apples or telling scary stories happen.  It is traditional for Guisers to carry lanterns made from pumpkins to frighten evil spirits.

So as Halloween fast approaches are you looking for inspiration for your costume?   Why not get some ideas  the celebrities below.

                        

Whatever your costume choice is this year have a lovely time and if you still haven’t decided yet and need more inspiration check out the cute costumes at LEC Boutique and the novelty Halloween bags at Dunbar Tshirt shop 

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Lec Boutique

Mags

Wearing you Maxi Dress this winter!

So summer looks to be on its last legs here in the UK but before you get out the vacuum bags and pack away those vibrant summer maxi dresses why not see if you can still use them over winter. Its so difficult to get any colour in the winter months and as the rest of your town gets out their winter browns and blacks you could still be wearing your bright blue and yellow dresses. 

Here's how to cheat the cold weather:

Step one: Wrap up underneath

Wearing thick tights or leggings under neath nobody will notice!

Step Two: Wear big boots

Boots are the perfect winter footwear, good in snow and cozy.

Step Three: Pick a Jacket

An open front warm jacket can look glam and really boost your look.

Step Four: Chunky Jewellery

Chunky for winter will be big, the big bold beads or chunky bold designs, remember to coordinate your colours!

Step Five: Dont forget your hands and head!

 Gloves and hats can be good too, a nice knitted headband or fingerless gloves will give you the Winter princess look.

Thats it, you can now enjoy your colourful summer dresses throughout winter!

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LEC Boutique

So What do you keep in yours?

Well girls we seldom leave the house without one whether it is big or small so what do you keep in yours?    The average woman has twenty one handbags in their wardrobe and buys a new one every three months.  So what attracts us to a certain handbag?  Is it that it will match a particular outfit in our wardrobe or just that we liked the look of it in the shop window? 

Most of us will carry our mobile phone, purse, make-up and hankies but we also carry lots of other things that “we may need.”   So do you need a large satchel type bag to hold all your worldly belongings or can you manage with a stylish clutch bag?

 

It is interesting to know that most of us have a favourite bag that we use on a day to day basis but that still does not stop us from filling our wardrobes with many other handbags.   Do you look for a practical bag, a bright colourful bag or an unusual design?

Please let us know here at Fashion in a fast World what is the most unusual thing you keep in yours?   The best comment will be rewarded with a free handbag to add to their collection.  Please let us have your comments by 6^th September 2013 – the winner can choose from the great collection of handbags on the LEC Boutique Website – get those comments flowing in.

In my collection I currently have 18 handbags so I have some shopping to do to reach the national average. (What a great excuse!)  My handbag holds my purse, phone, pen, keys, hairbrush and hankies but I almost always carry a large handbag because I find when I am out with my hubby I end up with his car keys, his glasses and sometimes even his wallet. Well if I’m honest the last one comes in handy at times especially if I see a nice little handbag in a shop window!

Much Love

LEC Boutique

Mags

Fifty shades of Grey....Hair

 

Have you noticed how many celebrities are going grey?    This has nothing to do with getting older but is a choice they are making. 

This seems a strange trend as the rest of us spend hundreds of pounds trying to cover up the grey maybe we can save some money and join the celebs in turning grey.  But before we decide to sack our stylists lets decide if the trend is one that we like.

They used to say life begins at forty but with the catwalk models and celebs deciding to experiment with grey hair perhaps life begins with grey!  (I mean the hair colour of course!)  So what are the best outfits and colours to wear with grey hair?   The following video clip shows Jill Kirsh advising on colours to suit grey hair. 

High contrast black and white pieces work well and you could add a little pop of colour with bright colour shoes or accessories.   It is best to avoid greys and greens can be tricky too with some shades even making your hair look green.   If you still need inspiration though look at what the celebs are wearing and decide if it would work for you.

If you still need convincing then perhaps these following pictures will convince you.

Much love

LEC Boutique

Mag Brown

Shoes – comfort or killer heels?

Sandra Bullock looked amazing in her little black dress and killer red heels on a recent rare night out in London.   

How many of us suffer on a night out by wearing high heels and suffering sore feet by the end of the evening but what damage are we doing to our feet?  Any shoe with a heel over two inches in height causes concern but wearing stacks such as wedges or platforms can give you that extra height and not be so damaging.  

There is a current trend at the moment for wearing flats instead of killer heels and celebrities are swapping their fabulous killer heels for flats.    Big names like Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham have already changed to stylish over the knee boots or fashionable ballet pumps.   Even Sarah Jessica Parker has traded in her sex in the city heels for a sensible pair of flats.

The most popular flat shoe for British women is the ballet pump closely followed by Chelsea boots.  Flats can look great with a designer t-shirt and skinny jeans and they work well with summery short skirts.

So the next time you are out clubbing and end up dancing in your bare feet because your heels are killing you give some thought to re- styling your look to wear a pair of fashionable ballet pumps – just like the celebs. 

Much Love

LEC Boutique

You can keep your Hat on!

With the summer heatwave it is all to easy to get burned by the sun, spending days out we all know to cover up with sun cream. But all too often we forget to cover our heads, not wishing to smear sun cream in our hair you may find those partings become red and sore, and the flaky scalp due to skin peeling is never a good look. So picking a hat for those nice days out is a must!

Baseball Caps

 These caps can look great with a casual outfit, with bold messages or vibrant colours. Coupled with boyfriend jeans or dungarees and a loose fitting top this can look casually cool.

Rapper Caps

Flat rim caps are the summer hot trend in hats, with a massive wide selection of different bold statements. These caps are great for protecting your head and shading your eyes.

Festival Hats

These bucket hats with all round rimmed hats make the perfect headgear accessories. Not just to be confined to the fenced of music events of the summer these hats are great come rain or shine!

Visors

Visors are super cool, but remember they don't shade the top of your head so make sure you don't get burned in your parting.

Straw Hats

Straw hats may be old fashioned but with some excellent flower patterns these hats can be great.

Much Love

LEC Boutique

Fragrant Moments

Remember that time where you passed someone in the street and thought I know that fragrance or when you were out with friends and admired a new perfume they were wearing.  Smell connects us with many old memories and connects us to many new ones.   Childhood ones of the way your mum smelt when she hugged you or the smell of candy floss at the funfair.   You can’t beat the smell of a new baby or freshly cut grass on a summer’s day or your partner’s aftershave.

We each have our own favourites and when we choose a fragrance it’s because it makes us feel good.  Fragrance is the last accessory to add to an outfit and most of us girls won’t go out without a spray or dab of perfume.

Do you stick to the favourite perfume you have used for years or do you try out every new fragrance that comes onto the market?

Carven Le Parfum is a summery new perfume ideally suited to wearing with a fun summer playsuit.  

Why not match Chanel 1932, a fruity floral scent, with a summer maxi dress for that sophisticated, cool look.

The craft of making perfume (perfumery) began with the ancient Egyptians and was modified through time by the Romans, Persians and Arabs.  The history of perfume in the UK began in London and was particularly popular during the reign of Elizabeth 1 when women created their own fragrances to wear.    France quickly became known as the perfume and cosmetic centre and during the renaissance perfume was used to mask body odours as it replaced soap and water.   Louis XV and Madame de Pompadour were known for their love of perfume and today France still remains at the centre of the perfume industry.

In Britain today our current new designers are developing perfume ranges with Stella McCartney creating a floral light fragrance in her Summer Eau de Parfum.  From Kate Moss’s Love Blossoms to David Beckhams’s Instinct Ice the celebs are caught in the craze to have their own perfume.  Perfume design has moved from the traditional floral bouquet to the more modern bright floral like Estee Lauder’s Beautiful.  Although many popular perfumes like Chanel No. 5 stand the test of time and are still very much in demand.

So why not put on that favourite outfit and tinkle a few drops of perfume behind your ears and go and make some memories.

Much Love

LEC Boutique

Festival fashion fun - Look good this Summer

This weekend the T in the park Festival at Balado, Kinross-shire takes place across three days.  There are nine stages in the arena and four more in the campsite which gives a choice of approx. 180 artists to listen to.

With all these venues to choose from have you chosen your Festival gear yet? 

       

A t-shirt or loose fitting tank paired with Denim shorts and a short boot with a low heel will keep your legs looking great.  

A bikini top underneath your tee and you are ready to catch a few summer rays.

Don’t forget to accessorize with layers of colourful bracelets and necklaces and add some awesome earrings to finish the look.  

Other essentials include a lightweight blanket to cuddle up on, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and a summer bag to carry it all.   Oh and of course a tent!

With Mumford & Sons, the Script, Stereophonics, Rita Ora, Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris playing over the weekend all you need to do now is turn up, pitch your tent and enjoy the music.  

Much Love

LEC Boutique