Maxi-mise Your Style!

Hi all,

It's been an unexpected fashion feast this week as all eyes were on America's first lady Michelle Obama and our favourite two style icons of the moment Sam Cam and the Duchess of Cambridge. With all three competing in the style stakes we've been hedging our bets on Michelle pipping it to the post. We haven't been as excited about a state visit since...., well never really! We've loved their combined eclectic mix of well know and up and coming designers (many being home grown and British we hasten to add). Here are our favourites;

                                             Michelle dazzles in White empire line Tom Ford gown.

                     Kate wearing the now famous Reiss camel dress and Anya Hindmarch clutch bag.

A striking image of Michelle Obama wearing Roksanda Ilincic, whilst Samantha Cameron had chosen Peter Pilotto. Both British designers.

Why not take note from Michelle and add a statement necklace to your outfit. Whether it's putting a finishing touch to an evening look or glaming up a day tee shirt or blouse.

Day have come up trumps with this beautiful beaded 'Splendid' necklace. It has a black ribbon fastening allowing you to wear at any desired length.

                 Or for a more subtle (ish) approach we also love this smoky Day 'Crystals' necklace, £55

Our chosen outfit of the week is this versatile jersey maxi dress from Malene Birger (£143). A great holiday essential that will take you;

From day- Slip on a perfect pair of flat sandals, manicured toes and head to the poolside bar.

To night- Changed sandals for wedges and add lots of glamorous gold jewellery.

Here we've styled it for the UK with a mustard American Vintage tank layered underneath (£35), tan woven belt (£38) and a Day Birger et Mikkelsen mushroom cardy (£145) for extra coverage.

Have a great weekend. We will be closed bank holiday Monday 30th, but will be back open Tuesday 31st May.

See you soon xx

L'Armoire Ltd
64a Eastgate
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7AB

Tel: 01446 774766
contact@larmoire-cowbridge.co.uk
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Refresh Your Summer Wardrobe

Hi all


Refresh your summer look with a twist (literally) of fabric. This cool Malene Birger twisted back tank looks fab layered over a crisp white American Vintage basic vest, a knot of a scarf and a great pair of jeans. This look will ooze summer style easy peasy!

Malene Birger grey twist tank £115, American Vintage white tank £35 & mauve scarf £48

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For a comfy off duty look you can't go wrong with a hint of black and white. We couldn't help but play up the striped cord detailing on this super soft sports-lux cardy by teaming it with Day's black and white stripe tee-shirt dress. Style with black leggings and pumps and relax for the weekend.

                            Day smoke 'Comfort' cardy £172, Day black & white stripe dress £89

A great way to add a little colour pop is to invest in Chanel's latest must have nail polish in yellow or 'mimosa' as it is set to be called. Already boasting a waiting list, we suggest you head to your nearest Chanel counter and put your name down asap! And who realised we were all set to covet colour of the Queen's shall we say buttercup outfit at the royal wedding? Kate and Pippa aren't the only trendsetters of the moment!

And finally our outfit for the week (which includes dressing for the rain)...,

Day dusty grey 'Upsidedown' parka £235, Malene Birger neutral sloppy knit £115 & gold disc necklace £89

See you soon xx

L'Armoire Ltd

64a Eastgate

Cowbridge

Vale of Glamorgan

CF71 7AB

Tel: 01446 774766

contact@larmoire-cowbridge.co.uk

Facebook: http://on.fb.me/eYE0Lp    

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/larmoire_style

A little French Styling Goes a Long Way

Hi all,

Just a little tidbit for the weekend. We love this cool little French American Vintage outfit we put together today. Makes us feel all summery!

Light blue tee £50

Indigo cotton skirt £69

Indigo/nude stripe top £80

Tan woven leather belt £38

Continuing on the French vibe we've had another little summer scarf from American Vintage arrive so we couldn't keep quiet about it. Style with one of Day Birger et Mikkelsens easy fine knitted tunics and your good to go.

AV navy/chalk gingham cotton scarf £55

Day crystal grey tunic £125

Add a twist to this work appropriate cotton and linen blend jacket by dressing it down with a crisp white dress for the weekend.

Day crystal grey 'Sari' jacket £179

Malene Birger white beach dress £155

Malene Birger silver 'Lentina' necklace £89

See you soon xx

L'Armoire Ltd

64a Eastgate
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7AB

Tel: 01446 774766 (Phone this number for all mail order enquiries)
contact@larmoire-cowbridge.co.uk

Facebook: http://on.fb.me/eYE0Lp
Twitter: http://bit.ly/hCooNg

Best Dressed...?

Hi all,

Well, what a fun packed couple of weeks we've had. Of course we can't carry on without mentioning 'The Dress!' Sarah Burton surpassed herself creating a beautiful Grace Kelly inspired dress fit for a modest princess. We think Kate (sorry Catherine) looked positively regal indeed.

And not forgetting Pippa Middleton who caused just as mush of a stir in her amazing McQueen bridesmaid dress which resulted in many men all of sudden becoming glued to the TV having before proclaimed to be 'not interested'. We wonder why...?

What's New?

After post wedding, extra bank holidays and the Easter come down our thoughts turn to summer and we couldn't wait to get back to the boutique to see what's new in. There is nothing we love more than dual purpose items to refresh our wardrobes. So here they are with some styling ideas thrown in;

 American Vintage clay silky blouse £95

                                                          Day stone 'Samantha' jeans £95
                                                       Day smoke 'Crystals' necklace £55

                                               American Vintage cream silky button shirt £115
                                                    Malene Birger black skinny pants £78
                                                Day almond 'Tribe' bangles £75 (set of three)

To complete your look we think now is a great time to invest in a pair of fabulous flats that will see you through the summer with ease and style (check out Jon Ian in Cowbridge first for their amazing selection). A great pair of embellished sandals or the essential ballet flat of the season will keep you looking bang on trend and comfy too.

What better what to accessorize a summer outfit than to add a beautiful lightweight scarf. L'Armoire has a great selection of cotton, linen and silk to choose from. Here are our favourites,

(From left to right) American Vintage raspberry cotton large wrap scarf £48, Day almond silk crinkle scarf £85, AV Khaki cotton wrap scarf £48, Day pink tassels scarf £85, AV mauve cotton large wrap scarf £48,
                                                       AV powder cotton stripe scarf £55


The Met Gala Ball 2011

If the royal wedding wasn't enough of a fashion fix for you, a couple of days later came the 2011 Met Gala Ball in New York which this year celebrated the 'Savage Beauty' exhibition opening in honour of Alexander McQueen. It always comes around so quickly and here at L'Armoire we love to pick out our best dressed list as it is probably the most hotly anticipated event of the year in the fashion calendar. So here we go...

1. Top of our list was Diane Kruger showing off her enviable legs wearing Jason Wu.

2. Renee Zellweger sporting a flawless toned back in Carolina Herrera.

3. Emma Roberts (yes that's Julia Roberts new starlet niece) looking sleek in Michael Kors.

4. Jenifer Lopez in a dramatic pink Gucci gown.

5. We have to hand it to Anna Della Russo for staying completely true to her own very unique style wearing a tux by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen (not sure about the egg hat though...?)

Blog Tip


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See you soon xx

L'Armoire Ltd
64a Eastgate
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7AB

Tel: 01446 774766 (Phone this number for all mail order enquiries)
contact@larmoire-cowbridge.co.uk

Facebook: http://on.fb.me/eYE0Lp
Twitter: http://bit.ly/hCooNg