THE POST OLYMPIC BLUES

I'm not going to lie to you guys! With the Olympics done and dusted for another 4 years I'm feeling a little bit blue (and it does NOT help that it's a Monday too!), yeah those horrendous Olympic lanes and the threat of receiving a huge fine for making a wrong turn has gone, but then so has the team spirit and comradery we've been witnessing over the past 2 and a bit weeks, London will never feel the same again but at least we have those glorious golden memories left of what turned out to be a truly amazing spectacle (the closing ceremony wasn't half bad either...Err David Gandy anyone?!)!

So in keeping with my mood I've pulled out a few of my fave blue hues for you! All is not lost though, blue just so happens to be one of my favourite colours! Royal, navy, turquoise I'm down for it all! But don't feel that you have to look like a Blue Man Group reject to rock this look, accents work just as well!

All pieces will be available in our ASOS Boutique over the next couple of weeks...now there's something to jump about! ...Until the Olympics hits Rio in 2016 which is going to be one massive 2 week carnival! I'm booking my plane ticket NOW!!

*Sidebar: Wishful thinking...

xoxo 

Silk Escada 'Star' Blouse

Royal Blue Micro Pleat Dress

Navy & Cream Short Sleeve Jumper

Royal Blue Midi Dress

Royal Blue Silk Shorts

Turquoise Shorts

Dusky Blue Polka Dot Dress

Powder Blue Midi Dress

GOING FOR GOLD: ADD A LITTLE SUNSHINE IN YOUR LIFE!

I think last night was one of the best moments in GB Athletics history that I can remember! I'm still high off the adrenaline at witnessing our boy Mo Farah glide to an emphatic 5000m victory just ONE WEEK after clinching the 10,000m gold medal! Jeeeeez I can barely run for a bus!! Ummmm correction... I can not run for a bus!! All eyes we're on London town and on one man Mo Mo!! Such a proud moment!

In honour of Mo Farah and our other Olympic gold medalists I've picked out some of my fave sunshine gold bits for you, all available in our ASOS Boutique over the next couple of weeks!! If you don't want to run the risk of looking like a half peeled banana why not go for gold accents, not so out there but just as hot!

With the London Olympics coming to an end I feel at a loss, no more athletics, no more swimmers, no. more. dancing. horses!!!! What will we do to fill the time?! Some will be looking forward to the Paralympics, others will be getting involved in various sports initiatives across the country, me?  I'm gearing up for the start of this years X-Factor next week Saturday YAY!! Go team GB!!!!...ummm Gary Barlow...

*sidebar.....this is probably the reason I can't run for a bus! Note to self, get down to a gym pronto! 

xoxo

Striped 50's Dress

Yellow Gold Maxi Dress

Gold & Taupe Striped Skirt

Yellow Gold Cable Knit Jumper

Mustard Midi Dress w/Leopard Print Sleeve Panel

Yellow Gold Suede Shorts

CARIBBEAN COOL: YOUR SUMMER WARDROBE

With temperatures climbing and the world still reeling from the thrilling Men’s 200m finals on Thursday evening, not to mention  the Men's relay team absolutely obliterating the 4 x 100m world record this evening, I can’t help but imagine what it would be like to be in Jamaica right now! The jubilation at killin' it during the London Olympic Games, spearheaded by The Man, The Legend, The Bolt! The all night street parties, the constant sunshine and the beaches… ohhh the beaches! I. wish. I. was. there!!!

So, in my mind what’s the next best thing? Kicking back in my garden with a can of Lilt in one hand and my Ipod in the other listening to a little bit of this…a little bit of that, some Reggae fusion is definitely thrown into the mix but mostly anything that makes me feel like I’m on the gorgeous Isle right now! Not quite the same but ah well what can ya do?!

With that (as you would expect) my thoughts turned to, what would I wear?! I’ve picked out some of my fave bits from our new collection that would definitely be finding their way into my imaginary suitcase! One can dream!

All pieces will become available in our ASOS Boutique throughout the next 2 weeks!

xoxo

For the day...

The Denim Cut Offs

The Bright Silk Vest

The Playsuit

The Floaty Midi Skirt

The Crop Top

For the night...

The White Maxi Dress

The Tropical Print Dress

The Baroque Print Mini Dress

The Ethnic Print Maxi Skirt

The Slinky Printed Midi Dress

....and of course a nice Raffia bag for all holiday essentials....sorted!

HOW TO WEAR PYJAMA PANTS (AND LOOK CHIC WITH IT!)

I have been accused many a times of sticking with the same ol' uniform, skinny jeans, wide leg jeans, straight jeans, carpenter jeans, jeggings....you get the general idea...very denim based! However, I have now discovered a new love, the ever trusty, ever durable pyjama pants! The reason I love them is they are so versatile and MEGA comfy, this is one trend I would definitely invest in! no need to worry about any uncomfortable chaffing or worrying that when you lean on your friends white living room wall you'll leave a blue dye patch in your wake! 

These trousers can be dressed up with a pair of your fave heels or dressed down with a pair of crisp white Converse All Stars, not only that but they are UBER stylish, oh so flattering and are bang on trend!

Don't want to go too bright or too dull, no worries! pair your slacks with a muted top for the brighter colours or a cute patterned top for the darker ones. Personally I love the patterned numbers, I never thought I was quite cool enough to pull them off but after slipping into my first pair last week there's no looking back! Yep, they're a world away from my trusted indigo denims but a change for the better I think!

Check out what we have currently on offer for you fashion forward gals... and as a little treat I've also included brand spanking new pieces we will be dropping in our ASOS Marketplace Boutique next week! 

Exciting no?!!

xoxo

DOLLSMAISON SUPPORTING THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE!

With the London 2012 Olympic Games in full swing and team GB flying high (thank goodness! because let's be honest it couldn't have gone any other way really!) I'm feeling super patriotic and with that I've noticed my wardrobe growing ever patriotic too! True blues, ravishing reds and ethereal whites have formed the basis of my wardrobe choices last week and in true brit style we have a whole host of Union Jack inspired hues for you to choose from!

Whatever your tastes may be we've got you guys covered!

Come on team GB!!!!

xoxo

Blouse available here

Dress SOLD OUT

Silk tee available here

White blouse available here | Blue leather shorts available here | Red stilettos SOLD OUT

White leather Gianni Chiarini bag available here

Red leather and suede bag available here

Vintage Valentino navy leather bag available here 

HOT CELEB TREND: SUMMER LEATHER SHORTS

Whether you love 'em or hate hate 'em summer leather shorts are THE hot piece to be seen in this summer. Miranda Kerr, Eva Longoria and Whitney Port have all been seen exposing their envious pins in one of this seasons hottest trends and I for one am fully on board! If you feel wary about hiking up the hemlines on your shorts there are soooo many ordinary folk friendly alternatives on the market such as the longer city short version which are absolute saviors when it comes to the 'I want to wear leather shorts but don't have the legs for it' debate... flattering, on trend, a great transitional piece (just chuck on a pair of tights and you're good to go for summer!) and a minimum chance of chaffing what more could a gal about town want?

Take a look to see a few of the best leather shorts we have to offer, team with a simple silk tee for the day and a hot fitted blazer or slinky top for the evening....sorted!

xoxo

Miranda Kerr, Eva Longoria & Whitney Port are leading the summer leather brigade!

Blouse available here | Leather shorts available here

Satin bomber jacket available here | Silk vest available here | Leather shorts available here

Jumper available here | Vintage Radley belt available here | Leather shorts available here

Jumper available here | Leather shorts available here

Jumper available here | Leather shorts SOLD OUT

Broiderie Anglaise blouse available here | Blue leather shorts available here

LONG SHORTS... WHATS NOT TO LOVE...?

We are absolutely loving the boyish long short trend this summer... and long may it continue! Unless you're blessed with Giselle like pins the long line shape and its high waist looks great styled casually or formally AND most importantly they are uber flattering. Not only does the wide shape hide a multitude of sins, they also make your legs look slimmer and the high waist creates that itsy bitsy wasp waist shape... like we said, what's not to love???

Check out our best of the best! Another PLUS is that you can wear them with tights in Autumn/Winter and then whip them off again in SS13 where shorts are set to reign supreme.... All together now... What's not to love!!!

xoxo

Brown Silk Blouse available here | Black Shorts available here

Cable Knit Jumper available here | Navy shorts available here

Yellow silk blouse available here | Navy wide pleated shorts available here

Black silk oversize blouse available here | Long shorts available here

Navy silk vest available here | Beige long shorts available here