L'Armoire Style: March 2012

Saturday, 24 March 2012

Print Profile

Hi all,

Spring has officially sprung here in Cowbridge in the last few days and we promise you your not the only ones stuck with that awkward 'transitional' wardrobe panic every morning. We've all been their, staring at a pile of dark and dreary clothes while the sun is shining outside thinking 'it looks warm, but am I going to freeze if I don't wear my trusty black opaque tights'. Then we get half way through the day wishing we hadn't put those thermal socks and riding boots on instead of a pair of pumps. Well ladies, it's time to take the plunge, and yes you can still be prepared for our unpredictable weather and look positively spring like with a few key pieces.

Mix and match these key items to get you started.

The bright basic for layering

The chunky neural knit

The easy breezy blouse

The navy chino

The silk print dress

The soft cotton jacket

The print scarf

Printworks

Collections have been full of print for spring/summer from the catwalk right through to the high street, and there's no shortage of it here at L'Armoire. From brightly coloured leopard prints, to pineapple and geometric silk prints and dainty delicate polka dots.

Don't forget Cowbridge fashion week is NEXT WEEK! Starting with;

Tuesday 27th March - Fashion @ Arboreal 7:30pm, Featuring collections from L'Armoire, E91 and Pebble.

Thursday 29th March - Champagne Trail 5pm-7pm followed by a Catwalk Fashion Show at The Bear Hotel 7:30pm, Tickets £15 (includes a drink on arrival)

Friday 30th March - Ladies Lunch at The Bear Hotel 1pm, Tickets £25

Saturday 31st March - Black Tie Gala Dinner and Dance at The Bear Hotel 7:30pm, Tickets £50

#Remember all proceeds from Cowbridge Fashion Week go to Ty Hapus.

See you soon xx

L'Armoire Ltd, 64a Eastgate, Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan. CF71 7AB. Tel: 01446 774766

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Thursday, 1 March 2012

Sweet Like Candy Girl

Hi all,

Food is never far from our minds here at L'Armoire and as the new season collections trickles through the door we can't help compare the sweet candy colours with our favourite confections and treats..., in particular, ice cream! American Vintage have certainly covered every flavour you could think of and it's making us hungry! From peach, melon and mango to cool mint, lemon and raspberry, there's plenty on the menu to choose from, yum!

A seasonal Staple

We've talked in the past about the 'wardrobe staples' that we think every girl should have in her life and with a new season underway, there's no better time than to start looking in to your spring/summer wardrobes and seeing exactly what's needed. This week our 'wardrobe staple' of choice is THE BLAZER. A timeless and easy piece that can be styled up or down, is transitional between seasons and is a complete essential in our eyes. Here we've chosen three little beauties that are new in L'Armoire to get you started.

Day's super cute grey marl soft blazer with pretty broderie anglaise detail under the collar allows you to effortlessly style it with collar up and cuffs rolled back. Styling Tip- Team it with jeans, oversized shirt and scarf now and a soft cotton dress when the weather warms up.

Malene Birger's cream cotton mix one button blazer has a little more structure and shape. Styling Tip- A great work wear piece that will keep any outfit looking 'pulled together' but can easily be worn off duty too.

A classic navy blazer will never let you down. Coveted by many a style icon from Princess Di to the ever stylish editor-in-chief of French Vogue Emanuelle Alt. Malene Birger's double breasted little number has got longevity written all over it. Styling Tip- Looks great teamed with all kinds of stripes for a nautical edge.

And the Oscar Goes To....

Gwyneth Paltrow totally knocked us out with her cool, clean and just enough 'fashion forward' outfit at the Oscars on Sunday. Tom Ford was the man responsible for the stunningly simple white slash neck gown accompanied by a floor length white cape. We loved it and she was the clear winner for 'Best Dressed' category...if there actually was one. (Plus extra bonus points for impeccable accessorising too).

Diaries at the Ready

Cowbridge Fashion Week is fast approaching so clear your diaries ladies for the last week in March, there lots going on! Here's the schedule

Tuesday 27th March

Fashion @ Arboreal 7:30pm, Featuring L'Armoire, E91 and Pebble. Tickets £15 (includes drink on arrival and canapes)

Thursday 29th March

Champagne Trail 5pm-7pm

Catwalk Fashion Show at The Bear Hotel 7:30pm, Tickets £15 (includes a drink on arrival)

Friday 30th March

Ladies Lunch at The Bear Hotel 1pm, Tickets £25

Saturday 31st March

Black Tie Gala Dinner and Dance at The Bear Hotel 7:30pm, Tickets £50

(All proceeds from Cowbridge Fashion Week go to Ty Hapus)

See you soon xx