Wednesday Envy: Blake Lively

Besides metallic accessories i've never owned a metallic item of clothing. I always try things on but just feel like a bit of a spaceman or like a marathon runner with one of those foil wraps you get after you've run a race.  Though after seeing Blake Lively in this ensemble I think I would feel anything but something from out of space. 

Blake was wearing this gorgeous Gucci metallic skirt at Sprinkles Bakery in New York to launch her own cupcake, the 'Smore's cupcake' (uhh yum!)

I like it because it's a classic look of skirt and shirt but the metallic pop makes it feel fun and youthful. The only thing i'm not keen on are Blake's green Brian Atwood pumps. But each to there own (I do like how she's matched her nails to her shoes though). 

Get the look:

1.PACO Banana Heeled Suede Platform Court Shoes £90.00, Topshop

2.Chiffon pleat front shirt  £36, Topshop

3. Ziba regal panel collection brooch £25, House of Fraser

4.  Premium metallic pleat skirt £90, Topshop

Along with sequins and all things glitter the high street has gone bling bling for metallics, so if you want to incorporate a bit of shine into your wardrobe there's a great variety for you to choose from. 

1. Premium metallic calf skirt £60, Topshop

2. Metallic Hot-pants £19.99, New Look

3. Cambridge Satchel Silver Metallic Satchel £100, ASOS

4.  Silver foil jumper £42, Miss Selfridge

5. Mirror Metallic Skinny Belt £3.50, ASOS

6.Oasis Sandblast Trio Earring Set £6, ASOS

7.  Metallic nails in hyperreal £6, Topshop

8. Rose gold round face watch £25, River Island

9. Gold metallic nail wraps by Nail Rock£6.50, Topshop

10. SCALA Metallic Court Shoe £25, ASOS

11. Double Ziped Black Mini Skirt £27.27, Romwe.com

12.  Gold Metallic Look Blouse £23.95, Romwe.com

Fashion: The roaring 20's

I recently went to watch Midnight in Paris, not really knowing what to expect as most of the reviews I read tried not to to give away the plot-line (so I apologise in advance if I give away any details if you haven't seen it already). 

Now I will admit some of the story may have gone a bit over my head with certain references but one thing I truly loved was the fashion. Especially as it was from one of my favourite eras, the 20's. 

Ahh the scalloped and handkerchief hemlines, the embellishment, the hair and of course dancing away to the charleston. 

It's a trend that i'm happy to say is making its way back onto the fashion scene once again and I bet it will continue into 2012, especially when The Great Gatsby remake is released next year. 

As the party season is upon us i've seen a lot of gorgeous 20's style dresses on the high street. 

Sequinned and fringed to perfection, if i had a christmas party to go to this year (or just money would do) I definitely would choose something 20's inspired. 

Get the look:

1. Diamante feather clip £18, Accessorize

2. Metal shell clutch bag £35, Accessorize

3. Nude Embellished Vest Dress £70, Miss Selfridge

4. Black flapper style dress £50, Dorothy Perkins

5. Suzie Mary Jane Patent Heel Court Shoe £45, ASOS

6. Black T-bar courts £20, Dorothy Perkins