Key autumn/winter pattern trends

So the nights are drawing in and autumn is upon us, so it’s time to start thinking about what to wear this autumn/winter and one easy way of channelling the catwalk trends is looking at some of the key patterns available and incorporating them into your accessories (and one of the best ways of doing that is with women’s scarves). We at MizEllie always try to help you out so here is our rundown of some of the key pattern trends.

Dark florals

Florals are an ever present look on the catwalk and this autumn/winter is no exception. Except this time instead of ditzy and girly looks the season's look has a darker, more sombre mood. In fact the colour scheme of these florals is perfect for the autumn/winter months. Think burnt orange, reds and blacks for the perfect take on the look.

Lanvin, Mulberry, Givenchy, Mathew Williamson and Rodarte were just a few of the fashion houses to showcase the trend, with blooms coming in a variety of shapes and forms. So if you are going for this look either go for all out florals and let them do the talking by keeping your accessories to a minimum or embrace it with a few key pieces such as a fab women's scarf.

Checks and tartans

One trend that was massive on the autumn/winter catwalks was tartan and checks. From Stella McCartney, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton to Celine and 3.1 Phillip Lim (to name just a few!) tartans and plaids were everywhere. What's more, a lot of designers even paired checks and plaids together so it really is a look you can experiment and have fun with. However, if that all feels a bit much why not wear a few well-chosen accessories such as scarves for women.

Polka dots

This seems to be a trend that is not set to go anywhere not only was it on the catwalks (we were drooling over the polka dot neckscarves at Miu Miu) but it's all over the shops as well so for a great pattern you can't go far wrong with polka dots. Why not copy Miu Miu and go for a chic polka dot scarf for women?

Pretty in pink

When it comes to colour this season is all about pink with Celine, Miu Miu and Mulberry among those who showcased the look. It was all about pretty rose tones in coats and dresses and of course accessories so chuck on a great pink women's scarf with your winter coat and you will be ready for autumn/winter.

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At MizEllie we know that a lot of us can't afford designer prices so we have a fab range of scarves for women that channel the key autumn/winter trends but at a fraction of the price.

What trends do you like for autumn/winter? Why not let us know in the comments section below.

Cheers your MizEllie team

MizEllie’s guide to looking party ready

OK, I know there are still 13 weeks till Christmas (well 89 days if we are being exact!) but at MizEllie we have already had our first party invite for the festive season (I know we are social butterflies) and with the recent Emmys showing just how good red carpet chic can be, a lot of us are starting to think about that all important look for big nights out. In fact the celebs make it look effortless when they turn up to red carpet events but for us mere mortals it can seem like a daunting, not to mention expensive, task to dress for a big event – so I think we can be forgiven for panicking a little about our wardrobe choices.

However, according to new research from marketing firm Cream.UK it costs the average woman £323 to look ‘a million dollars’. This included the cost of a new dress, beauty treatments and of course those all-important accessories. So what should you do to make sure you look amazing before that big event?

Wear what suits you

OK we've said it before but it is so true – if you wear what suits your shape you will look a million dollars. Just look at Christina Hendricks and Sofia Vergara. They aren't stick thin celebs, instead they embrace their fab (not to mention sexy) womanly curves and dress to show them off on the catwalk. Because they are dressing for their hourglass frame and not what they are told to wear in some magazine they look amazing and as a result their knock out style is pretty much always on the best dressed lists after an event. So whatever your shape embrace it and wear what suits you, and when you turn up at that event you will look confident and sexy.

Jewellery, Jewellery, Jewellery

I know you are thinking that we would say that, but its true costume and fashion jewellery can be a lifesaver before a big event. How many times have you had an invite to a party and either don't have time or can't afford to buy a new dress? However, a fab piece of fashionjewellery can take your trusty LBD and make it look like a whole new outfit. This is particularly good if you have to go straight out after work as a great pendant necklace or earrings for women slip easily into your handbag and can take a work outfit from drab to fab instantly.

Shoes

It's also really important to pick the right pair of shoes as there is nothing worse than being stuck in a painful pair of shoes all night. So if you are going dancing put on your dancing shoes (ones that you know you can be comfortable in all night) and throw some flats into your handbag just in case. Whereas if you are going to dinner and going from the taxi to the restaurant you can wear your highest heels (as if you need an excuse!). Also think about the weather as if the pavement is going to be slippery you don't want to fall over so think about flats to walk home or when out and about.

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Let's face it we don't have a celebrity budget (or all the freebies they get) but you can still look fab on a big night out without spending a fortune. At MizEllie we have a great range of costume fashion jewellery that is sure to get you in the party mood.

What's your favourite party outfit? How do you get ready for a big night out? Why not let us know in the comments section below

Cheers your MizEllie team

The top Emmy costume jewellery trends

Well we've been spoiled with another fabulous red carpet event and this time it’s the turn of some of the biggest TV stars who were out in force for the Emmys and there were some stunning looks on display from Clare Danes in her pink Armani Privé dress to Zooey Deschanel’s sexy J. Mendel Resort 2014 gown there were so many fab dresses on the red carpet. However, at MizEllie we of course are more interested in the jewellery on display so what have we learnt from the Emmy red carpet.

Chandelier earrings

There is something about the red carpet that just lends itself to bold earrings and this year's Emmys were no exception. From Sofia Vergara's stunning emerald drop earrings to Jane Fonda's 80s style earrings the red carpet was awash with stunning statement earrings that added more than a touch of glam to the proceedings.

Simple studs

At the other end of the spectrum there was also a real trend for simple yet elegant stud earrings. Clare Danes teamed her pretty pink gown with a faux bob hairstyle which showed off her paired down diamond studs. While simple they were the perfect addition to her pretty girly outfit.

However, it wasn't just Clare Danes who showed off a subtlety elegant look Supermodel Heidi Klum paired her plum sequined mermaid dress with some stunning ruby earrings.  And Scandal star, Kerry Washington, teamed her fairy tale gown with simple and elegant jewellery including some plain diamond studs.

Yellow gold

When it comes to metals the colour of choice seemed to be yellow gold with a host of celebs wearing the colour. Both Tina Fey and Amy Poehler wore gold tone earrings. But the award for best yellow gold jewellery has to go to Padma Lakshmi whose fab gold cuff and earrings were the perfect way of adding a bold touch to her pale blue dress – we loved.

Bangles

We spied a real trend for bangles on the red carpet with both Mad Men's Christina Hendricks and Elizabeth Moss wearing gorgeous gem stone bangles.  Kaley Cuoco, of Big Bang Theory fame, wore lust worthy gold bangles with black beaded details while Rose Byrne s wore a simple yet sophisticated silver piece.

Statement rings

There was also a big focus on ring with a number of actresses choosing to wear statement rings. Game of Throne's star Lena Headey was seen wearing a bold and edgy shark fin style ring. While New Girl star, Zooey Deschanel wore a Chanel tourmaline cocktail ring with her fab split dress.  The ring was the perfect accessory for Deschanel who is known for her red carpet manicures so the piece drew attention to her manicure. At MizEllie we also loved Sophia Vergara's amazing emerald ring which matched her earrings perfectly and cemented her bombshell status.

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Of course at MizEllie we understand that not everyone has the budget of a TV a-lister so we have a range of fab costume and fashionjewellery which won't look out of place on the red carpet.

What was your favourite Emmy look? Why not let us know in the comments section below.

Cheers your MizEllie team.

Winter tales: Getting the perfect winter wardrobe

Without being the bearer of bad news (please don't shoot the messenger or we at MizEllie won't be able to bring you fab fashion and costume jewellery or women's scarves) but winter isn't far off.  We're already in September and I don't know about you but we at MizEllie have noticed a distinct nip in the air in the last couple of years. So if the British seasons are anything to go by it could get quite wintery quite quickly so why not be prepared and start getting together a winter capsule wardrobe now?

The idea of a capsule wardrobe is that you have a few key pieces that work together and can take you through the winter with style. So what pieces should you look to invest in this year?

A coat

It may sound really obvious but a great coat is a winter must have. Ideally you will have a smarter one that can be worn for work etc and a waterproof one (unless you can find one that combines both which would be fab). If you already have a coat but want to give it a boost why not buy some fab costume jewellery? A great broach (or you could even sew on a stud earring or necklace) will really add a new touch to your coat without having to go to the expense of buying a new one.

However, if you are buying a new coat make sure you opt for one that suits you and is going to be fashionable in years to come so take time to find the perfect look.

Scarves, hats and gloves

Let's face it we live in Britain and our winters can get a bit cold so you are going to need layers. A fab pair of investment gloves (leather is always a great option but you may want something warmer when the temperatures drop), a warm snugly scarf and a winter hat will always be your best friends in winter. A great women's scarf is also a fab way of brightening up a dull winter coat (at MizEllie we love teaming up our black wool coat with a bright or animal print scarf so you are warm but stylish at the same time – what's not to love?)

Winter boots

A stylish waterproof pair of winter boats will be a life saver in winter. Something like a Chelsea boot is oh so in right now and can be dressed up or down so can go from the office to a night out and will keep your feet dry at the same time.

Thick tights

OK it's not an item of clothing as such but well tights are something of a wardrobe essential. If you are a skirt wearer you will know just how cold your legs can get in winter so you are going to need a good pair of thick tights (well you will probably need more than one pair but you know what we mean). They are also really handy under trousers if it gets really cold.

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OK you can't get a coat from MizEllie but you can get some great women's scarves which don't cost the earth saving you some pennies towards that winter coat and those boots.

What are your winter wardrobe essentials? Why not let us know in the comment's section below.

Cheers your MizEllie team

Getting the perfect Uni wardrobe with MizEllie

For many 18 year olds the next few weeks will be all about preparing to go to university and making the transition into the adult world.  For wannabe students moving to university can be a difficult time. Not only are they leaving home, they also have a unique opportunity to set out how they want their adult lives to be. Added into the mix is the whole stress of what to take with them as they often only have a carload and if they are anything like me cutting back a wardrobe is always a trial. So what should you think about when packing a wardrobe for uni?

Think about what you will be doing with your time

A lot of this will depend on your course. If it is practical course you will want comfortable hard wearing clothing, while for something like an arts course you might want to be a bit more unique. Don’t forget the social side as well, so you will need things like going out items and maybe even something suitable for a ball as some universities will have a fresher’s ball. You will also need some more practical items that you can wear for daytime Fresher’s activities.

You have to think about what you will do in your spare time, so if you are gym bunny take appropriate clothes or you will regret it. Also remember you are not going to spend all your time ironing and taking care of your clothes so think about how easy they are to look after.

Don’t forget the weather

Whether you like it or not your first semester will be in winter so don’t forget a practical yet stylish coat and women’s scarves as well as a hat and gloves or risk getting ill.

Find your style and stick to it

Another often overlooked point is to stick to your own personal style. There is no point trying to be a clone of anyone else as you simply won’t feel comfortable in your own skin and then won’t look good, so find your style and own your look.

Pack a capsule wardrobe

Another important idea is to think about a capsule wardrobe, so you want a few key pieces that work well together and can be mixed up to form lots of different outfits. Let’s face it you will probably only get to wear one ball dress but at the same time you probably won’t get far with 10 pairs of jeans and no tops so think about how many outfits you can get from your wardrobe.  It’s also going to be cheaper that way so you won’t have to spend all your loan cheque on clothes.

Don’t forget the accessories

A good way of mixing up your capsule wardrobe is with chic accessories. Things like fab costume and fashion jewellery and silk scarves can be worn in a number of ways and don’t take up too much room in your car.

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At MizEllie we have a great range of women’s scarves and fashion jewellery which will be perfect for starting uni.

Dress for interview success with MizEllie

It's that time of year when graduates across the country will be attending interview after interview to try and get a job while even for those of us already in work the prospect of dressing for an interview can still fill us with fear. They say that people's first impressions are formed within seconds of meeting so getting your outfit right is incredibly important. Well at MizEllie we like to help so here are few tips we've gained when it comes to dressing right for an interview.

Dress to impress

You want to feel great in your interview outfit and incredibly confident so wear something you are comfortable in – so if you don't normally wear skyscraper heels then maybe you will be better off in some smart flats as it is all about being comfortable?

It's also vital to do your research and get an idea of the company's dress code as you can then dress to match that and you will look like you fit into the team – for example an investment bank will have a very different dress code to a creative media type company so do your research.

If in doubt go smart

You can probably never look too smart for an interview so if in doubt of the company's dress code err on the side of caution and opt for a smarter outfit then a more casual option. No interviewer is going to mark you down for wearing a suit but they might if you turn up in jeans and a t-shirt so always go smart and you won't be far off.

Don't forget this isn't like going clubbing so put away the cleavage and leave the short skirts at home you want to be seen as a professional and how you dress will portray that.

Add a touch of personality

Just because it is a job interview doesn't mean you have to dress as clone of everybody else and if you want to be remembered it is a good idea to inject a bit of personality into your look. While it is important not to go over the top (you still need to follow the rules above) something like a fab piece of costume jewellery or a chic silk scarf will add just the right touch of style to your look and might mean you stand out more as a result.

Don't forget the little touches

While it can be tempting to roll out of bed an pick up the first outfit you see a good interview outfit requires planning and preparation. If you do nothing else make sure you have washed and ironed your clothes and polished your shoes so you look neat and tidy and presentable. A crumpled blouse won't really give the right impression will it? Instead, an interviewer might think it is a sign that you are lazy and don't pay attention to the little details. So make sure your outfit is ready to go and fully prepped before the big day.

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At MizEllie we have a great range of costume jewellery and scarves for women that can help you face any interview looking your best.

What are your tips for a good interview outfit? What's your favourite interview look? Why not let us know in the comments section below

Cheers your MizEllie team

Perfect first date dressing with MizEllie

If you have a date you know how nerve wracking it can be to find the perfect outfit that will show off your best assets and impress your date but still be comfortable. It is especially the case if it is a first date  when not only are you  worried about coming across well you also want to dress to impress so here at MizEllie we want to take away some of the stress and worry with a few tips on  what to wear on your first date.

Be comfortable

The last thing you want to do on a date is be uncomfortable in your outfit. If you are worrying that your trousers or skirt or if you can’t walk in your shoes. So instead make sure you are wearing something that feels really comfortable so that you forget about your clothes and pay attention to your date. That’s why it is often a good idea to do a trial run of your outfit first so you know what you are wearing and you also make sure you have everything you need as you don’t want to plan the perfect outfit and realise you need something as simple as a pair of tights so have to go back to the drawing board.

Wear what suits you

You also need to think about your body shape as there is no point wearing the latest fashion if it doesn’t suit you. Instead, wear clothes that flatter your shape. In the words of the song you want to ‘accentuate the positive, illuminate the negative’ so wear something that shows of your best features and cover the parts you feel less confident about. If there is one thing that will ensure you look gorgeous on your date it is confidence – if you feel good you will look good so make sure you are wearing an outfit that you really feel confident in whatever you wear and you will look and feel amazing.

Make your outfit work for you

One issue us girls face when we go on a date is the fact that sometimes you have no idea how long it will last and even where you are going so you need an outfit that is going to really  work hard. A good tip is to take a bag where you can pack a pair of flats or heels and something like a cashmere scarf will be a really versatile addition to your look as you can wear it if the evening starts to get cold and it is perfect for dressing up or dressing down your look. While carrying some great costumejewellery in your bag will mean you can dress up your outfit in an instant if you do go somewhere that needs a dressier look.

Be yourself

The most important thing to bear in mind is just to be yourself. At the end of the day you want your date to get to know you and not a made up version of you. Therefore, you should make sure your outfit shows off your personality. That said you don’t want anything too out there so make sure you make the most of your accessories with perhaps a great statement pendant necklace, silk scarfor why not a fab pair of chandelier earrings for women which can all inject some personality into your look.

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Of course at MizEllie we have a fab range of costume andfashion jewellery and women’s scarves which means you will feel fabulous on your date.

What do you like to wear on your first date? What tips do you have for perfect date dressing? Why not let us know in the comment’s section below.