Archive for January, 2010

Love V-Day Looks

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

As glamour is very much in the forefront of our minds at Designer Desirables with all these fabulous awards and all the amazing sparkling new collections arriving I nearly missed the fact it’s valentines day soon! So time to start thinking about your outfit after all it is all about dressing up! So whether you will be being spoiled silly by your man or dancing all night with your friends… here are my top 3 valentines looks! X

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Valentines Look 1: The Siren dress.

Make his jaw drop in this stunning Faust evening dress. Be sure to seduce him in hot red with luxe diamante and sequin petals at the neckline. Finish this flirtatious, low backed dress with a cute crystal clutch and your highest Cinderella heels.

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Valentine Look 2: The LBD.

We love Forever Unique’s chic yet directional black lace dress with black slip. Simply add teetering heels for a truly fabulous cocktail & dinner date concoction.

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Valentine Look 3: The Flirty dress.

Grab your guy for dinner and and don a brazenly seductive frock like this uber cute Lipsy dress. This strapless plunge neck mini dress has a glamorous gold bejewelled neckline and gathers under the bust for a perfect feminine and flirty ensemble.

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Todays The Day The Winners Are Announced – Drapers Etail Awards 2010

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

The cream of the online fashion retail industry are dressing up in their finest tonight for the second annual Drapers Etail Awards, which is being held this evening in the Bloomsbury Ballroom in London and Designer Desirables is a “Finalist For The Best New Etailer Of The Year” so wish us luck.


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The ceremony will recognise the movers and shakers of online fashion retail, and the guest list promises to be as glitzy as the gowns some of the nominees sell on their websites.  Claudia Winkleman is hosting this year’s event, before the tables are pushed back to let the dancing begin.

Competition is fierce this year and in this hugely competitive market, the prestige of winning a Drapers award is sure to put the victors in a fantastic position to begin their 2010 trading.

You can read all about it and the results at The Online Fashion Agency

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The SAG Awards: Hollywood Glamour reigns!

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

On a considerably less rainy night in LA this weekend, the fashionistas of Hollywood were dressed to the nines as Saturday saw the Screen Actors Guild Awards. Red carpet fashion was on dazzling display from all the A-lister beauties and as you probably all know we are rather keen on a spot of glamour in the Designer Desirable offices. As it’s now officially awards season we get to swoon over all the uber luxurious designer dresses, jaw dropping jewels and sexy accessories (George Clooney). So now to our favourite looks of the night….

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate

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Christina Applegate looked ethereal and very old Hollywood in a flowing Roberto Cavalli ice blue gown and sparkling jewel encrusted clutch. The recent onslaught of award festivities has had celebrities switching their over sized handbags for sleek clutches. From the Screen Actors Guild Awards to the fabulous Spring Couture shows, A-listers like Christina have been sporting an array of ultra glittery clutches embellished with crystals and gems. Take a peek at our new collection of sparkling clutches by Aftershock to exude Hollywood glam.

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey

Ladies in red dresses were the order of the evening as brights took over the red carpet. Mariah Carey hitting all the right fashion high notes with this ravishing one-shouldered siren dress. From the old Hollywood hair, to the seamless balance of luxe jewellery & her slick date… Mariah is back on her glamour game. Love it!

Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz

Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard

Every red carpet needs some sparkle and this year we were not disappointed as the ladies dazzled in sequins and crystals! In white Marion Cotillard looked fashion-forward in her Elie Saab embellished cocktail dress with floral appliqué detail and a-mazing Chopard jewels. In black a beaded dress by L’Wren Scott, Penelope Cruz proved that black is anything but basic in this shimmering dress that fitted her womanly curves perfectly.

Roll on the Oscars I am loving the Hollywood glamour in dreary Jan! Join our newsletter to hear first all the latest celebrity style news and about all our fabulous new designer event dress collections!!

Turn Up The Glam Factor

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Step aside boring LBD’s spring 2010 has a new party contender in the form of Pia Michi’s super sparkling knock-out dresses! To achieve that Tinseltown look invest in one of Pia Michi’s attention grabbing luxurious designer dresses and steal the spotlight at your next soirée! They are truly stand out trophy pieces and Pia Michi has a glittering celebrity following who rely on them for that perfect high glamour look.  Hit a high fashion note with a medley of gold and purple paillettes in this Pia Michi sequined one shoulder mini dress.

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Get Oscar party ready and mirror the glitter-ball shine Pia Michi gold and silver evening gown with peek-a-boo heels and accent with an embroidered headpiece to emulate that elegant runway style.

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Pull off a party perfect pose in Pia Michi’s gold silk sequin-sprayed one shoulder mini dress. Work this sparkling version of this season’s favourite short hem look with towering heels and a statement clutch.

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Go shop this amazing new collection and take advantage of our FREE UK delivery. Back at work and blue? Make Monday a sparkling shopping day instead! Join our newsletter and keep up to date with our new Look Book page on all the latest collections, glamorous styles and hot picks!

“Thats A Wrap” in the Daily Mail

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

If you bought the Daily Mail today there is a really good article in the Femail section by Camilla Ridley-Day and the icing on the cake for us – “shop on the web” at Designer Desirables. If you want to read more why not visit the Daily Mail Online where there are many more interesting articles.

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Tsar’s In OK!

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Australia Luxe Collective Tsar boots in OK! magazine….

OK! Issue 709

OK! Issue 709

Exude winter-chic in Australia Luxe Collective’s Tsar boots. Tuck in a pair of skinny jeans and team with a chunky knit to channel seasonal urban style.

Australia Luxe Collective Tsar Boots

Australia Luxe Collective Tsar Boots

Australia Luxe Collective Tsar Boots

Australia Luxe Collective Tsar Boots

The Tsar boot’s are a must-have stylish snow essential and have been spotted on many A-listers feet including Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and Britney Spears! Join our newsletter now for fashionable updates on our exclusive new collections!

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Golden Globes Best-Dressed!

Monday, January 18th, 2010

So, it’s not only blighty that has awful unpredictable weather, it RAINED at the Golden Globes in L.A last night and, shock horror – some A-Lister’s even held their own umbrellas. Now, as big as this news was – we were far more concerned with the award winners, and of course most importantly, the dresses. See below our pick of the best red carpet starlets….

Emily Blunt in Dolce & Gabbana

Emily Blunt in Dolce & Gabbana

It was romance that ruled the night with Emily Blunt’s pale rose strapless Dolce & Gabbana number being my number one look. The actress channeled luxurious feminine glamour and was the epitome of red carpet elegance. Emily finished off this dreamy look with a pair of sparkling diamond cuffs and a Ferragamo silver clutch bag.

Anna Paquin in Stella McCartney

Anna Paquin in Stella McCartney

Although she lost out in all 3 categories Anna Paquin sparkled on the red carpet in a gold Stella McCartney gown with a plunging neckline. Anna also gets our award for best accessory, giving her glamorous dress an edge with an Alexander McQueen, skull clutch.

Penelope Cruz in Giorgio Armani Privé

Penelope Cruz in Giorgio Armani Privé

There was of course a stylish array of classic black gowns on offer. Penelope Cruz (holding her own brolly) wore a lace dress by Giorgio Armani Prive that featured a dramatic beaded neckline, horizontal ribbon striping and fitted sleeves. A true Hollywood goddess Penelope accessorised with some 69 carats of Chopard diamonds… we can but dream!

Ginnifer Goodwin in Vionnet

Ginnifer Goodwin in Vionnet

This year’s ceremony also saw a trend for short dresses, I’m still not sure about for this style for major awards shows, but Big Love’s Ginnifer Goodwin looked uber chic in an electric blue draped Vionnet cocktail gown. Vibrant and youthful this is an age perfect outfit!

This years awards was easily the dressiest and soggiest I’ve seen in a long time…. I am now very excited for the Oscars!

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What You Wore NYE 2010!

Friday, January 15th, 2010

The best of the NYE 2010 fashion pics….. Arhhh I miss the festive season!!! Sequins, smiles and sexy dresses!  XX

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Jovani Goddess Gowns

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

A new designer arriving soon is Jovani the high fashion collection of stunning designer evening wear. Well known for its superior quality and cultivated designs, Jovani is the ultimate destination for all you stylish siren’s. There’s sultry glamour to these sumptuous floor-length gowns that are drenched in sequins , crystals and the finest fabrics which take traditional notions of opulence to brilliant extremes. Sequins adorned many an embellished item on the Spring/Summer 2010 runways so why not be red carpet ready in this stunning fully sequined floor length gown. Beauty note: add red lips and Veronica Lake waves and keep your décolletage free of jewellery.

Jovani Sequined Gown

Jovani Sequined Gown

Introducing the cutaway fashion trend where intricate missing elements of fabric work to show off glimpses of the female figure in a sexual and sensual fashion. Jovani’s gorgeous white gown with gold chain and cutaway detailing is a gorgeous example of this ontrend look. Jovani is fashion’s show-stopping celebration of the female form!

Jovani White Dress With Cutaway Detailing

Jovani White Dress With Cutaway Detailing

Attention-grabbing bright prints steal the spotlight with this flowing Jovani maxi dress with embellished neckline. Simply add golden sandals and stacks of bangles for a glamorous evening look… perfect summer style!

Jovani Printed Maxi Dress

Jovani Printed Maxi Dress

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Katie Price Loves Australia Luxe Collective!

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

Katie Price spotted in some Australia Luxe Collective Slouch boots……

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And some Australia Luxe Collective Tsars!

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Steal her style with these uber luxurious and fashion forward Australia Luxe Collective boots! With lots of stars clamoring to own a pair these seriously cool boots are a winter wardrobe must-have for any serious fashionista! Join our newsletter to hear first about all our new S/S collections!