Monday 25 March 2013

Pounds or Practically Pennies: Feeling Blue

Roberto Cavalli and Erdem have a lot to answer for. We have become swamped by ornate prints against creams and whites and, while I've never been a big fan or wearer of the colour blue, I am inescapably in love. 
Erdem 1 - 2 - 3 ;
Roberto Cavalli 1 - 2 - 3;

Erdem's feminine and contemporary designs feature the dreamy French Milandes chateaus and landscapes framed by beautiful filigree. I love how these prints aren't symmetrical but are still weighted similarly on each side making them slightly more relaxed but just as refined and romantic. The Roberto Cavalli 'Resort' pieces are much more structured in terms of print placement and the simple shapes are made up for with extravagant and detailed prints and features. The prints are classic, and Cavalli lends a hand to incorporate the contemporary; the skirt features a daring side split while the shirt boasts a clashing geometric print and the neckline on the dress connects with white metal flowers and collar cutouts. 


Enough of those though, what just-as-lovely pieces can we find for a fraction of the above prices?
H&M // Primark // Matalan // Glamorous // Next;
(Prices and stock are subject to change from the creation of this image!)

Inspired by the classic porcelain crockery and dinner sets your grandma probably owns, the porcelain prints are sure to be a big Spring/Summer 2013 hit - here's hoping for colour variations as the seasons progress . I adore the Primark dress and how the neckline just touches the shoulders, unfortunately, I haven't been able to find it in store yet. I'm also a massive fan of the H&M blazer and the Topshop pop socks (that's a mouthful). I have some brown wedges just dying to be paired with this print!

Are you loving China blue?

18 comments:

  1. So many lovely pieces! I love to see cheaper alternatives to great pieces!

    -Erica xx
    www.ericawears.com | Bloglovin

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    1. There are so many pieces like this out there at the moment that I had to narrow this list down! xx

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  2. Great selection - I've been dying waiting for that Primark dress to arrive!

    Sam Muses xx

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    1. Me too! I looked in another store yesterday and still no luck. xx

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  3. These patterns are BEAUT, I especially love the Glamorous dresses. I feel a shopping spree coming on..

    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog!

    Jo x
    www.woobered.com

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    1. I apologise in advance for your shopping spree haha.
      You are very welcome, I love reading it. xx

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  5. love those prints, they're so perfect!

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  6. Great post, I'm obsessed with this pattern!

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    1. Thank you! Me too, I've not bought anything with it on yet though. Still have hope that I will find that Primark dress. xx

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  7. Firstly you have a beautiful blog I LOVE it. I want everything in this post but can only afford the high street stuff xox

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    1. Thank you so much Janine! I can only afford the high street items too so that's why I love doing these types of posts. xx

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  8. Totally loving this trend! It's so beautiful www.adoramehitabel.blogspot.co.uk

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  9. Thank you so much for the kind words :) Great post, i'm loving this china print. beautiful!

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  10. I love this post and your blog is amazing, following you now.

    How about a follow back on GFC if you wouldn't mind?

    www.the-style-runner.blogspot.co.uk

    X jessie

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  11. So so so pretty! Loving this trend, and your blog! Mind if I ask, what other colour would you like to see this china print in? :)

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