THE OVERSIZED SHIRT!

Is it just me or does the hot weather always catch you off guard? I never have time to get myself 'summer' ready before the sun starts beating and I've got to start exposing everything! If you're in the same boat as me you're probably rejoicing at the fact that the oversized shirt is one of SS12 key trends! Not only does it hide a multitude of sins (January's non starter diet and pasty skin!) but it gives you that sleek, slimming look whilst you frantically crash diet before the sun goes away!

Check out our fave oversized shirts available on ASOS Marketplace this week. We've teamed these cool silk shirts with vintage denim cut-offs cos it. is. BOILING!

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Dusky Pink Silk Shirt // Available to buy here

Washed Black Silk Shirt // Available to buy here

Green Silk Shirt // Available to buy here

Denim Blue Silk Shirt // Available to buy here

Dusky Blue Silk Shirt // Available to buy here

THE ORIGINAL EAST LONDON GIRL!

While listing our new gorgeous new product on eBay and ASOS last week, I managed to catch a couple of Eastenders episodes; aside from the normal drama.... Ben's lost the plot blah blah blah! I couldn't help but admire the wardrobe of one individual in particular so today I'm paying homage to probably THE most stylish individual on Albert Square, the legend that is Dot Cotton (...yep that's right!) 

We just can't get enough of the quirky colour combos, the on trend graphic prints, candy coloured cardis and her amazing array of structured handbags. Yes, she always looks prim and but you can't deny that the lady rocks some serious trends...

Check out some of our faves below - what do you think? 

.....and would you just check out the immaculately painted red nails!

DM FIND: 1970's PRINCE CARMINO SHEER MAXI SKIRT

One of our favourite things is discovering a rare vintage find in great condition. Even more amazing is when it fits in so nicely with the season's hottest trends... SHEER.CHECK! & PRINT.CHECK!

Feast your eyes on this 1970's Signed Prince Carmino Sheer Maxi Skirt we found on our recent travels, available on ASOS Marketplace. 

We wish we could tell you more about this designer however information is pretty scarce, all we can say is that Prince Carmino was a French designer and was the dressmaker to the Royal Family before becoming a famous designer in the 70's dressing royalty and celebrities alike.

No doubt whichever lucky lady dons this skirt WILL be the centre on attention, but you’ll definitely need to wear some big pants to preserve your modesty! However you can forget looking like Bridget Jones because this skirt is spectacular with a capital S! 

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ITS ALL ABOUT BOWS!

Yes, we know that bows are going to be one of the hottest trends to rock ON your sandals this summer (check out everythingin3s for some of the best bow sandals out there right now!) but here at DM we're going to be wearing them in our hair...

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Graphic Print Scarf // Available on ASOS Marketplace

Royal Blue & Black Polka Dot Scarf // Available on ASOS Marketplace

Tiger Print Scarf // Available on ASOS Marketplace

 

Navy & Cream Graphic Print Scarf // Available on ASOS Marketplace

WE ♥ VIVIENNE WESTWOOD!

Picture the scene, we're traipsing around the streets of Europe on one of our many buying trips, s**t was gettin' DIRE! The sky is grey, our lungs are filled to capacity with dust and other bits of random flying debris, our feet are swollen to the size of small hover crafts and the hunt for the best vintage pieces is almost over.... Über annoying right?! Yeah that's what we thought too! So we're almost about to admit defeat at this one factory when we see something old and familiar winking at us from the bottom of a bag we had swiftly dismissed earlier because, well... let's be honest we were [enter your own expletive here] fuming! 

"What was it??!" we hear you cry! T'was THE ONE, THE ONLY, THE LEGEND that is Miss Vivienne Westwood! We must clear something up though, it wasn't THE Vivienne Westwood packed up in a bag ready for us to haul away but one of her gorgeous signature blazers! Oh happy days!!!!

What a way to make a trip worthwhile ay?

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SPOTS .V. STRIPES

Take a sneaky peek at our new stripes & spots inspired capsule collection descending on our ASOS MARKETPLACE BOUTIQUE this week.

Spots v Stripes... what team are you on? 


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CANDY GIRL SHOOT: BEHIND THE SCENES!

Wanna see our gorgeous dolls in action? Take a look behind the scenes at our recent Candy Girl / Garden Party photo-shoot at The Foulden Works in gritty Dalston, East London.

Special thanks to everyone involved; Photographers Matteo and Miny, Make Up Artists, Scarlett & Vanessa, the models Rosie, Alex, Anastasiya, Monique & Claire (who may we add also shot and edited this video!), not forgetting Sabrina from POP Nails and Make-Up who also came down and did her thang!

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