A Handful of Dust

Last week's issue of Look magazine (which was a special £1 price) was a bumper issue that had a number of full page spreads giving the models and outfits that were on the catwalk for us at the LOOK show. So for the full lowdown check out that issue of Look (and for 20% off New Look and £10 off Warehouse).
I've already talked about the experience of the reception and after party so I'm going to talk about the catwalk and outfits now. :)

The order of the day was:

THE LOOK SHOW
Spring/Summer 2011 collections from:
New Look
Dorothy Perkins
Uniqlo
Monsoon
M&S
Interval featuring special guest performance from Alexis Jordan
H&M
Mango
Next
Warehouse
River Island
French Connection
The Look Curvy Supermodel winner announced

Monsoon

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front:

This jumpsuit was a stunner. The corsages were actually put on in addition to what appears to be an attatched belt. The dress itself is a plain purple, which you can view and buy here (£100).
How to wear: This outfit would look best on bigger ladies, with the large corsages being perfect against their shape. I think the colours would suit blondes best, and I would wear my hair loose and wavy, and feeling a bit 70s.

Warehouse

This is a jumpsuit from Warehouse. I thought the front was rather plan (scoop neck, keyhole front) but the back was quite unusual. It doesn't appear to be available to buy in online yet, but it retails at £160.
How to wear: I can see it worn on the beach with a wide brimmed straw hat and a cocktail. The white color makes it easy to glam up with some statement jewellery and heels. I think this would best suit tall ladies.

This rainbow maxi dress made such a statement on the catwalk. It is £100 from Warehouse and you can buy it now here.
How to wear: I think this dress would look great against very dark skin. It can be paired with gladiators and gold jewellery for a summer evening at a restaurant.

New Look

This look was really channeling Parisian chic. It seems perfect for the beach with the rope duffel bag, yet great for sightseeing and shopping in the casual t and flats. I can't get over how comfy those shorts look, but the scarf makes the whole ens amble look oh-so-stylish. You can shop all the items in this look here.
How to wear: I would wear this for a great day-to-night outfit when on holiday and nipping to a cafe for lunch. I might give it a little pop with some delicate orange stud earrings that sparkle in the sun.

H&M

I love the delicate almost-peasant yellow blouse. The blouse would also be great with bootcut jeans and wedges. With the trousers you could go minimalist and pair it with a pale blue loose t or a white bodysuit and cloth blazer.
How to wear: This look creates curves around the hips, so would be good on a boyish figure.

Next

In this look you can see the scalloped detail on the blouse that is very popular for spring. In Look's photo the model looks really skinny but on the catwalk she was all curves, and the look certainly suits curves. Next always manages to nail style for the mature woman.
How to wear: This look would suit tanned or darker skin. The denim skirt shows off great legs, so I think this look would be perfect for an apple shape (big bust, slim legs).

Halfway through the show Alexis Jordan played, and I managed to record a bit of it here:

Alexis Jordan from Eve Maria on Vimeo.

Thanks again Look for a great show! You can watch the look show in its entirety below or at the Look website.