Trend Report: Blues

March 12, 2014March 15, 2014 / Love Niche Style / Leave a comment

As Spring is officially around the corner it seems a great time to talk about one of our favourite shades for the new season, blue. We’ve seen various hues on the models at fashion week and lets not forget the stunning Lupita Nyong’o wearing THAT amazing Prada gown in a perfect powder blue.

Best: Lupita Nyong’o

Image credit Variety.com

What we like most is that the colour can be worn by anyone with any skin tone by simply tweaking the shade slightly, Lupita Nyong’o demonstrates how a pale blue can offset a darker skin tone beautifully and with fair skin a deeper blue or turquoise shade looks great.

Here at Love Niche we have selected some of our favourite pieces to create 3 outfit ideas using clothing in this Seasons hottest hue.

Look 1 – The Weekend Wardrobe

When it comes to the weekend we want to relax a little but this doesn’t mean lowering the style stakes. This is often our chance to wear something a little more edgy especially if you’ve wore tailored attire all week.

We’ve selected these popular faux snake print trousers with a slightly structured white top to pick out the accents in the trousers and given it some attitude with a stunning leather jacket and oversized clutch.

Look 2 – The Work Dress

Another trend for the new season is florals which touched upon in our last post here The combination of the navy with the floral print is heavenly and looks formal enough to wear to work but shows individuality and style. We chose this dress as it is an item you can take from day to night easily by switching up those heels and adding an evening clutch.

Look 3 – The Dinner Date

Whether this is with family, friends, or loved one a lace dress is always a winner. It’s adds just enough sassiness without looking overdone, the sheer lace sleeves and neckline give a sophisticated touch whilst the lower section is simple which contrasts nicely. We often get asked what jackets to wear with evening dresses, for this particular dress we would pair it with one of our soft faux leather trench jackets. They’re lightweight and look incredibly smart not to mention versatile.

Which is your favourite? send us a tweet @lovenichestudio

Love Team Niche xox

Trend of the week – SS14 textures

February 6, 2014 / Love Niche Style / 1 Comment

Textures are a big deal when styling during all seasons. A lot of people associate textures mainly with A/W for layering, however textures during S/S months are a MUST. S/S14 is a season full of texture, some you would expect, such as; lace, chiffons, lightweight linens and cottons. But this season we have also been introduced to Summer leather and lots of heavy embellishment which are definitely heavier textures.

LACE – This SS14 lace has been a favourite of many designers, varying from all over lace to slight feminine lace trims and details. We are big fans of lace here at Love Niche too, so this trend is a favourite of ours. Burberry has shown lace is every way, from all over pastel blue and lilac delicate lace dresses to sheer candyfloss pink lace pencil skirts to lace blouses. Tom Ford showed a daring lace ensemble with black barely there lace in a 3 piece! Dolce & Gabbana wowed us with their SS14 collection, the black lace dress is a winner in our eyes with statement pleated sleeves teamed with high-waist hot pants and bandeau.

SHEER – Sheer fabrics and S/S are a must have combination, and this year it is no exception! Sheer has been shown in abundance this season, everything from silks, chiffons and gauze. Vera Wang layered her colourful sheer fabric looks for a summer chic look. J.W Anderson created some interesting folk style sheer maxi dresses with elasticated bands. For an evening look take inspiration from Tom Ford with stunning sheer length dresses.

LEATHER – An unusual texture for S/S as we generally associate leather with A/W and keeping warm. However leather has had a S/S overhaul, every thing from leather trousers, maxi skirts, jackets and dresses! Tom Ford is one of our favourite collection for leather inspiration this season, we are loving the white biker jackets and tan leather dresses! J.W Anderson has shown leather maxi skirts with sheer crop tops, texture at its best! We are also loving Dolce & Gabbana’s deep maroon leather dress with boxy 3/4 sleeves. For safari chic we love the mustard yellow croc effect leather tie skirt from Hermès.

JEWELS AND METALLICS – The glitz and glam heavily jewelled looks are normally a favourite during A/W running up to the festive season, however this S/S just had a bling makeover! We have seen crystal and sequin covered dresses, heavily embellished pencil skirts, crystal and beaded trousers and jewel mosaic two pieces! Burberry has again mastered the embellished crystal look with jewelled skirts and pastel tees. Lanvin is all about the metallic fabric this season with a stunning collection. We love Isabel Marant’s fabulous jewelled trousers, perfect for an edgy summer evening outfit!Image credit to style.com

What are your favourite textures this SS14?!

Love team Niche xox

SS14 earrings!

February 5, 2014 / Love Niche Style / Leave a comment

The new season is gradually starting to come in to the Love Niche Studio! Since the weather is still pretty gloomy and we can’t don our favourite S/S14 trends just yet, we have been looking for a way to introduce a bit of summer into our daily looks. Luckily, the new collection of Love Niche earrings has arrived! Everything from nude pastels, coloured stones, crystals and pearls!

We love these cream and gold disc earrings with pearl details. They could easily be worn day to night, for any occasion! For an evening look sleek your hair back off your face and let the earrings do the talking, wear with your favourite LBD and killer heels, add a red lip for extra wow factor! These stunning crescent moon earrings are perfect for an evening look! They will definitely make heads turn with the crystal and pearl details. Either wear with a gorgeous dress or even try with leather trousers and a deep lipstick for more of an edgy glam look!We can’t get enough of these round turquoise stone earrings! They are ideal for adding a pop of colour during these gloomy months and will look stunning during summer with an all white look! To make the earrings pop even more try and wear with a clutch or heels the same colour. These unusual drop statement earrings are one of a kind. The coral stone is a gorgeous summer colour and looks stunning against the gold. The clear crystals give these earrings that extra wow factor and will definitely stand out against your LBD for an evening look! Again we would suggest to wear coral in other accessories such as your clutch, heels or a coral lipstick. You could also team with a coral blazer over your LBD to make the coral stone on the earrings pop and not get lost.

Which earrings are your favourite?!

Love team Niche xox

Trend of the week – Colours for SS14

January 15, 2014 / Love Niche Style / Leave a comment

With production well under way for the Love Niche SS14 collection it has made us excited for a new season! So we thought we would share a trend each week, to give you all a Love Niche crash course into the coming season!

So for our first post about the SS14 trends, we thought we would give you a glimpse into our must have colours for this season! Spring/Summer in our eyes is all about colour, whether it be a bright acidic hue or a toned down fondant pastel, we just love colour! However there are a few certain colours that we think are must haves which should be injected into every wardrobe! Adding colour into your wardrobe even by purchasing a coloured tee or some coloured accessories/jewellery is the most simple and cost effective way of keeping on top of the new season.

RED has been a massive hit this SS on the runway, and we love it! There has been every shade shown from cherry reds, to darker richer shades. When wearing red we would always keep accessories either nude, tan or black to keep your look classic.

PINK is one of our favourite SS colours, its very feminine and goes with everything! This season you will see all tones from acid pinks, hot pinks, magenta all the way to pastel shades like candy floss pinks. If you arent a fan of pink, you can still indulge in this trend even by treating yourself to a new pink lippy!

YELLOW, the notoriously difficult colour to wear, has made a big comeback this season. We can’t seem to get enough of this sunshine shade, you will see a lot of yellow this coming season from lemon, buttercup, sherbet and mustard! Even if you think you cant pull of yellow, we urge you to give it a go and find a shade which suits you! Try teaming a yellow fine knit layered with a white shirt underneath and dark wash skinny jeans for a casual chic look. After all it will definitely give your wardrobe a summery feeling!

GREEN, is not a usual summer colour hit, but we are loving it this season! Our favourite shade is mint green, and the brighter bold tones (Peter Pilotto, last 2 images, is one of our favourite collections this season!!)

BLUES. Blue definitely made a big appearance on the runway this season, these bright bold shades from electric blues to sky blues are going to brighten up any wardrobe this season. If you aren’t a fan of bright colours, then we would suggest adding some soft pastel blues into your wardrobe from duck egg blue to powder blues. To make the perfect summer combo add some crisp white to your blue! To inject blue into your Spring look without having to break the bank we suggest a subtle hint by painting your nails your favourite shade!

Image credit to style.com

What is your favourite must have colour of SS14?!

Love Team Niche xox

Love Niche How To – Winter scarves!

December 12, 2013 / Love Niche Style / Leave a comment

‘Tis the season to get wrapped up, so we are going to show you briefly how to get wrapped up this season, Love Niche style!

Scarves are a must have accessory during the AW months! However winter scarves can be quite difficult to get right and it can be hard to find a winter scarf that isn’t a chunky cable knit! In the studio we have an eclectic range of scarves, which are all very unique! They are versatile and you can generally wear them all year round!

(We have kept the outfit simple and all black so that you can see the scarf and how it has been worn!)

The Knot – This wool scarf is actually a chic novelty! It has a large tartan tiger printed on it, so when wearing this scarf we like to show off the tiger head! The best way we have found to show of detail, yet keep warm is to knot the scarf! (This style works really well when worn under a coat) The tartan print is a must have print of AW. This is quite a casual scarf, so we would suggest teaming it with jeans, either a plain blouse or jumper (to let the scarf stand out), then layered with your winter coat or even a fur! The neck wrap/drape – The Love Niche silk and fur pashmina scarves should be a signature accessory in any wardrobe! They are extremely versatile and we are still finding new ways of wearing them! However our favourites are the classics…the neck wrap or drape! When wearing your pashmina in these two ways, you are showing off the gorgeous unique prints and enjoying snuggling into the fur! As you can see Nisha has designed a wide contrasting collection this season with fun quirky prints and also stunning jewelled prints.If bold prints and colours just aren’t your thing, we also have a beautiful collection of silk embroidered pashminas. They are all very different, the one pictured below has been embellished with golden sequin flowers on each end of the scarf, so when draped you can see the detail front and back! They are perfect for adding a bit of glam to a fairly ordinary outfit! The body wrap – Pashminas are our favourite winter accessory, they are gorgeous as scarves and can also be used as beautiful wraps! The Love Niche signature silk pashmina is the perfect way to keep warm by covering up yet also looking super chic! Again, the fur will keep you warm, and the print certainly makes a statement! These are ideal when you’re looking for a little cover up on an evening out with friends, over your festive LBD!

How will you be wearing your scarves this winter?!

Love team Niche xox

Love Niche top picks this Christmas.

December 4, 2013 / Love Niche Style / Leave a comment

Hello everyone! We are now in December (eek!) which means that Christmas is only a couple of weeks away! On every gorgeous ladies Christmas list this year, should be something from Love Niche! So we have pulled together another post with our current top 5 picks from the studio for under £100!

To start us off we thought we would go all out and show you our favourite festive bling! These gorgeous teardrop earrings are silver, encrusted with stunning crystals, the center emerald stone is so gorgeous and they will suit every skin tone! Team with your festive LBD and you will be turning heads all night long. At only £75 we think you will agree with us, that these are a bargain! We only have 1 pair available as they are one of a kind. Next up is a piece of jewellery which is a lot more muted than the bling earrings above, but no less special. Our reindeer necklaces always catch every clients attention when they come into the studio, they can be worn with either a casual outfit or can be dressed up, they are very versatile. The one pictured is brushed silver, but we do have a brushed gold one available too. At £40 these necklaces are a festive steal! Everyone needs a new clutch for over the holidays, this black bag with over-sized gold studs is ideal! It’s large enough to be worn through the day if you are going out for lunch, but is also perfect for an evening of cocktails with girlfriends! The hand strap is very unique and looks amazing, you can either use it as a clutch or you can use the thick gold chain to be hands free (or you could use both!), whichever way you decide it will look gorgeous! These blouses are new into the studio, we have 2 colours available, all black or monochrome. We love them! They have a knitted back and arms which is made from the softest wool, with a contrasting front. Again they are very versatile and could easily be dressed up or down, we love them teamed with killer jeans and a chunky heels, simple yet chic. At only £65 you will find you can wear them over and over again and be able to create so many looks with them, we would even go as far to say they will become a staple in your wardrobe! The perfect gift this christmas. Last but by no means least we have some gorgeous scarves in the studio. These scarves are made from the softest wool and feel gorgeous on your skin. They are delicately embroidered and embellished to make them all very unique and eye catching. They are great for adding colour into your outfits, as well as keeping you warm! At £95 they will last you a lifetime and are definitely statement pieces, a fabulous gift this Christmas.

Hope you enjoyed reading our top picks post!

Love team Niche xox

This week’s style tip.

October 31, 2013 / Love Niche Style / Leave a comment

The Apple body type is most misconstrued shape with a lot of people thinking that it is the shape for a larger woman, this is so far from the truth! If you are an apple shape it means that you have a wider torso, therefor lacking a defined waist, you have broad shoulders, generally a fantastic bust, slim arms and legs and normally quite a flat bottom.

Now, to dress an apple shape it is pretty straight forward. You need to avoid billowing shapeless tops with no structure as they will make you look larger than you are as it has no waist definition, especially paired with black leggings as they make your slim legs look even slimmer! You should go for tops which have a built in waist for example try an empire line style as this will pull you in under your bust and skim over your stomach, a very flattering style for you! Also try a wrap top as they also give you definition. However if you were to wear a shapeless top then just pair it with a skinny belt so it will cinch in your waist giving your body shape. Remember you should try to go for longer tops which stop after your hips, tunics should be a staple in your wardrobe.

Necklines in dresses and tops; go for v-necks to show off some of that fantastic cleavage, plunging necklines, strapless or scoop necks also look good on you. Please avoid high necklines such as polo necks, off the shoulder, boat neck and halter necks are also not the greatest style for you. These will all make you shoulders look too broad, something you want to avoid.

Trousers and jeans look amazing on your with those fab pins! But avoid skinny black jeans, it will only make your legs look too slim making your proportions off. Try a bootcut or flare jean to balance out your shoulders. Straight leg trousers are always a winner too! To make your bottom look a bit fuller try going for jeans or trousers which have big pockets on the bum.

Now we have picked 3 looks for the studio for you to try. First up we have a work wear look. This look is perfect for autumn, the black oversized ‘coatigan’ is perfect for your shape as it still has structure, it is a longer style so it is an ideal length for you. The oversized collar creates a v slimming you middle. The white blouse looks great to create a monochrome look, again with a V-neck to flatter your bust. The trousers are slightly high waisted, which we recommend for your shape, they are slim leg but with the monochrome pattern they don’t make your legs look too slim. Being slightly top heavy you might feel like you can’t pull off a fur coat, however this ostrich feather coat is the ideal coat for you as it has a wide leather waistband to give your waist definition! It also has a V-neck so again this is very flattering for your shape. Teamed with slim leg black trousers this look is a winner for A/W! The dark blonde fur is also a fantastic colour this season. When picking an evening dress to wear we would recommend you picking mini or midi styles, to show off some leg! As these a/w months can get very cold so we have picked a midi to show you. This style is very flattering for you, it is fitted but not clingy and the black side panels give the illusion of an hourglass figure! The reptile print is a major trend this season also! The gold plate belt adds further waist definition. We have teamed it with one of our favourite fur pashminas and statement stud bag.

This week’s styling tip.

October 4, 2013 / Love Niche Style / Leave a comment

This is our second post in the body shape series, where we are focusing on the fabulous ‘Hourglass’ figure! The hourglass is classed at the ideal fantasy figure for a woman, with equal proportions, gorgeous curves, ample bust, slender waist yet still with hips, thigh and a good bum! This body shape might sound easy enough to style and think that with the good proportions they would suit everything, however it can actually be one of the most difficult shapes to dress right!

If you are an hourglass you may find that when you go into some stores, especially the higher end stores that it can be a challenge to find clothes that suit your shape, and this is because designers tend to make clothes for a straight up and down figure. If you like to wear luxurious clothes you will find it easier to shop in a luxury boutique/fashion studio.

This season every hourglass should have in her wardrobe; a fitted crisp white shirt ( the fitted shirt was made you!) a pencil skirt to show off those curves, either a wrap or an a-line skirt dress. Some killer jeans, steer away from a flare leg, however if you like bootcut jeans go for a dark wash and make sure they have large pockets on the bum. Straight/slim leg trousers and jeans work best for you as they show off your curves and legs, try to stay away from light wash jeans. The a-line skirt paired with a fitted top with flatter your figure to no end, wearing a dress or skirt with a slight peplum will also show off your curves however do not go over the top with the peplum as one with too much volume will just make your hips look larger than they are.

If you are a petite hourglass try and find slim trousers and jeans which are slightly high waisted as they will elongate your legs as well as drawing in your waist. Avoid clothes with no shape and definition as they will do nothing for your figure and if anything they will just make you look frumpy. Also avoid hip pockets as this will make you look disproportionate.

For the colder months when choosing your a/w coat, go for a coat which has a belt or a define waist, a mac is the ideal coat for you. Also try a cropped jacket/biker leather jacket (totally on trend!) by wearing a cropped jacket it will draw in your waist and show it off. Stay away from boxy jackets even if they are on trend this season!!

We have styled 3 outfits, 1 look with a pencil skirt, 1 with a dress and cropped fur and 1 trouser look, to show you how we would style your body shape during this season!

First we have a work wear look with a pencil skirt, which will hug your curves and show off your waist. This skirt is in a must have colour of the season; berry! We have teamed it with a fitted white shirt which has unique box pleat details around the neck and on the cuff of the sleeves. By adding one of our new belts that have just landed in the studio for A/W13 it has taken this look from day to night, finish this look off by adding a clutch, some heels and a berry lip.Next up is our autumnal dress look. This lightweight jumper dress is an extremely versatile piece to have in your wardrobe, you can dress it up or down, we have added a cropped berry fur bolero jacket which is gorgeous for your shape. We would finish this look with some earrings a slick ponytail and a heel. This dress has no waist definition so we have added a tan belt to draw in the waist to give more shape. Just because a dress has no definition at the waist does not mean that you can’t style it to suit your shape. Last is our trouser look. These casual trousers come in black, maroon, navy and a light brown and are perfect for hourglass and triangle shapes, they skim over the hips, are ever so slightly high waisted and are a straight cut so they don’t cling to your ankle. The faux leather waist band adds texture. We have dressed this look up slightly with a gorgeous black jumper which has beautiful embellished shoulders, everybody loves a bit of bling! Again to take this look to an evening we have added a clutch bag, also team with a heel, a red lip for a pop of colour and let your hair down. Which look do you like best?! Next week we will be doing a post for inverted triangles!

Love Team Niche xox

Makeover results!

October 2, 2013 / Love Niche Style / Leave a comment

Hello Ladies!

As you all know we held a very special competition last week, in conjunction with our fashion show at Jesmond Dene House,for one of you to win a £500 makeover with us at Love Niche, Sabai hairdressers and Charlotte makeup artist. We were taken aback by how many of you entered (we wish we could pick you all!) but the lucky lady who got picked out of the box was Judy Sherburn!

On the day of the fashion show we invited Judy to come into the studio for her styling session with Nisha. During the style session Nisha was able to put Judy in looks that were perfect for her body shape. Judy’s got very petite yet angular shoulders, a slender waist, with her thighs/hips being the largest part of her body, meaning that she would be classed as a triangle (read our style tip on triangle body shape here!). When styling you always try and create an hourglass figure. With Judy we had to balance out her shoulders to match her lower body. To do this we gave her dresses with shoulder pads or exaggerated shoulders to give the illusion of her shoulders being broader. With her having a slim waist we wanted to show that off, so we picked out dresses that either had a belt attached or had waist detail as to draw your eye in.

When picking Judy’s outfit we also had to look at her skintone, and see what colours would warm her and make her look more youthful with her colourings. We would put her in deep jewel colours such as emerald greens, rich deep reds, soft berry colours, and charcoal rather than black, nothing too bright and harsh.

Before her makeover (as you can see below) Judy had very ashy blonde hair, but Sabai softened it to give her more warmth and gave her a very sleek cut with an elongated bob so her hair went from bland to being stylish again. On the evening they curled her hair with a ghd which gave it volume. In the ‘after’ photo Judy look’s glowing!

Judy loved her makeover, and so do we! What do you think of her transformation?!

Love Team Niche xox

BEFORE AFTER

This weeks styling tip.

September 18, 2013 / Love Niche Style / Leave a comment

Sometimes you just want something that is easy to throw on, but not something where you have to compromise with style. On these days, we also go to the jumper dress. They are super versatile, you can buy them in many shapes and styles. In the studio we are a fan of the more fitted style, and we have them in styles for both day and night, and here is how we would style them.

Our first look is our day look. This jumper dress is very casual chic, the colour block is very on trend again this season, the zip details have leather tassels on them and the cut of the dress is slightly a-line. Wear with either opaque black tights and for when that chill gets too much you could add thick cable knit woolen tights/or leggings. Grab your leather jacket, put on your knee high boots and you good to go! Our second look is our evening look. This jumper dress is one of our favourite pieces that we currently have in the studio! We are in love with the heavily embellished shoulder details, that bit of bling makes this look perfect for an evening. You can add opaque tights, platform heels, team with some jewellery and a jewelled clutch and you will be turning heads. If you aren’t a fan of wearing a necklace (Love Niche reindeer shown) we have gave a second option of glitzy disco ball drop earrings, never wear a statement earrings and a necklace together as it just look over the top! For when it gets too cold to leave for an evening out with no jacket we would suggest you opt for a fur gilet, this ombre Love Niche one is a fave and looks so glamorous. Which look would you wear this aumtumn?!

xox