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#ShoeOfTheWeek

Hey lovely Stylecters,

Another week has passed and now it is time for #ShoeOfTheWeek. You swiped, you liked, and a lovely pair of sandals by LANVIN won the first place. Everyone is clearly ready for summer! Get this pair here. `

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Dress Your Way To Your Job

You’ve applied for a new job and have been asked to an interview. You really want this job and you’re nervous, preparing and going through thousands of mock questions that you could be asked. The last thing that’s on your mind is what you’re going to wear.

Making a good first impression is important in normal day-to-day life scenarios, but it is paramount for a job interview. So take some time to think about your outfit. Take into consideration the type of job you’re applying to and the company itself. Have look online at the company website and see what they’re wearing in the pictures. Re-read the email about the interview to see if any dress code has been assigned and if you’re unsure, email to ask. Remember, it’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed!

The easiest way to look smart and professional is to wear a simple outfit in grey, navy or black. In the summer go for a skirt or dress, while in the winter cover up with a pair of cigarette trousers and jacket. Finish your outfit off with a sleek pair of low heels or flat pumps.

Let’s take a look at some of the possible outfits:

Black dress with a checkerboard pattern from Roksanda. Buy it here.

Navy dress from Hobbs. Buy it here.

Grey dress from Diane von Furstenberg. Buy it here.

Black cigarette trousers. Buy them here.

Checked cigarette trousers. Buy them here.

Black skirt with pattern from Max Mara. Buy it here.

Grey skirt from Max Mara. Buy it here.

Simple black jacket. Buy it here (available in a variety of colours).

Grey jacket from Dior. Buy it here.

Simple black heel from Gianvito Rossi. Buy a pair here.

Navy court shoe. Buy a pair here.

Black flat pump from Aldo. Buy a pair here.

Navy pumps. Buy a pair here.

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Are You Summer Ready?

Although it’s been cooler and quite windy the past few weeks, summer IS on its way. Are you ready for it?

It’s been a long winter and it’s finally time to shake off those layers and get ready for the warmer months ahead.

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Here are a some must-have summer items:

Neon alert - fluorescent dress to stand out on special occasions. If you have a slight tan, this is perfect for enhancing it further. Buy it here.

Max it out - channel your inner boho chic and keep cool with a maxi dress. Buy it here.

Flower power - pair floral wedges with an all white outfit to make a statement. Buy them here.

Floral galore - another floral item you need this summer is flower-patterned shorts. Buy here.

Gladiator style - keep your feet cool this summer with flat sandals. Buy them here.

Pale and light - go for pastel colours this summer. Try a lilac or mint green jean.

White hot - white bustier crop top for a casual, chic look. Wear with colourful bottoms. Buy it here.

Bright bling - match your jewellery with your outfit to add a subtle hint of colour. Buy here.

Go Spanish - for the ultimate casual look get yourself a pair of espadrilles. Buy them here.

Oversized - one big bag to fit everything you need. Buy it here.

Orange touch - add a pop of colour to brighten your day with this top. Buy it here.

Shade up - the staple accessory every summer? Sunglasses! Buy a pair here.

Splash! - it wouldn’t be summer without a bikini. This year, go sporty. Buy it here.

Whatever the weather - invest in a strapless sundress - perfect for hot summer days or slightly colder spring evenings (just cover up with a cardigan or jacket). Buy it here.

Be Comfortable - be on trend with colourful sneakers and white outfit. Buy a pair here.

Tribal - go light this summer with a cross-shoulder tribal patterned bag. buy it here.

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#ShoeOfTheWeek

Gianvito Rossi “Gianvito” pumps in red

Another week has gone by and that means it’s time for this week’s #ShoeOfTheWeek. Voted by all our lovely app users, with the best likes-to-dislikes ratio, the title goes to Gianvito Rossi’s “Gianvito” pumps. Get them in red here.

It was a tight competition this week for #ShoeOfTheWeek and Nike Rosherun Flyknit Low-Tops were close behind in second place. Buy your pair here.

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Fashion in Politics

With the General Election 1 day away our TV screens and Newspapers have been filled with politicians vowing to make Britain better with its party’s policies. From immigration laws to public spending, we’ve heard it all.

We’ve also noticed how fashion is taking the political world by storm. Indeed, some of the leading ladies looked especially stylish in the TV debates and on other public appearances. So, we thought we’d have a quick look at some of the styles in Politics at the moment.

In the UK

Plaid Cymru’s Leanne Wood - sophisticated, stylish and simple. A hint of colour with a black blazer over a red dress or a pink jacket over a beige dress. She also goes bold with coloured shoes like these pink pumps.

Nicola Sturgeon of the SNP -  Livens up the political scene with bright colours, favouring reds, navy and purple outfits. She teams this up with a pair of sleek high heels.

Samantha Cameron - Although not a politician herself, her sophisticated style and being married to the PM deserves her a mention. Wearing a variety dress and skirts with simple pumps.

Home Secretary Theresa May - Favours simple and traditional outfits with a touch of youth, like with these half black, half animal print ankle boots.

Across the pond

Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party - Putting a feminine twist on pantsuits with fun colours / headbands / oversized sunglasses and low heels.

Michelle Obama - Like Samantha Cameron, Michelle is not directly involved with politics. However, she is currently America’s First Lady and she brightens up the White House with her daring and colourful fashion items. Favouring knee length dresses with patterns, she always finishes her outfits with a simple heel, like these black pumps.

For more shoes (be they for work or pleasure) download our Stylect App for iOS / Android or visit our website. Happy shoe shopping! :)

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2015 Met Gala Fashion

The Met Gala in an annual fundraising gala to raise money for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in NYC.

It is believed that the guest list rivals that of the Vanity Fair post-Oscar party and tickets for those not on the official guestlist cost around £25,000. The event marks the opening of the Costume Institute’s fashion exhibit and the guests choose their outfit to correspond with the theme of the annual exhibit. This year it is “China -Through the Looking Glass”.

Last year, celebrities showed off their Met Gala experience with a series of selfies posted to their social media accounts. However, this year, Anna Wintour (Chair of the event since 1995 and Editor in Chief of Vogue) has banned all posts to Instagram and Twitter. This is because she reportedly hates selfies and because Vogue is making a documentary about the event, so she doesn’t want the behind-the-scenes spoiled.

Anyone who is anyone in the fashion world is invited to this event, so let’s take a look at some of this year’s outfits.

Anna Wintour in Chanel Couture

Kendall Jenner in Calvin Klein dress and Chopard jewellery

Karlie Kloss in Versace

Gigi Hadid in Dian von Furstenberg

Miley Cyrus in Alexander Wang

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen in John Galliano

Rihanna in Guo Pei

Kate Hudson in Michael Kors

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture

Selena Gomez in Vera Wang

Amanda Seyfried in Givenchy Haute Couture

Cher in Marc Jacobs

Kim Kardashian West in Roberto Cavalli

Helen Mirren in Dolce & Gabbana

Sarah Jessica Parker in H&M dress, Cindy Chao jewellery and Jennifer Fisher jewellery

Anne Hathaway in Ralph Lauren

The Brits

Alexa Chung in Erdem

Cara Delevingne in Stella McCartney

Poppy Delevingne in Marchesa

Georgia May Jagger in Gucci

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Versace

Sienna Miller in Thakoon dress and Rauwolf bag

Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga

Amal Clooney in Maison Margiela

Emily Blunt in Prada

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#ShoeOfTheMonth

Ellie Platform sandals by Bar Iii

Our #ShoeOfTheMonth (with the best likes-to-dislikes ratio among our app users) this month epitomises the start of Spring with a floral sandal.

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Kate Middleton’s Top 10 Maternity Looks

Since joining the royal family and a world where she always has to look her best, Kate Middleton’s style has gone from strength to strength. 

She has mastered the combination of a sophisticated, yet on trend look and has won the hearts of many by favouring high street brands. She is also often seen wearing outfits more than once. Her stylish fashion sense has continued throughout her pregnancies. So, as the birth of the second royal baby is imminent we thought we’d take a look back at Kate’s best maternity outfits from the past 9 months.

1. October 21st 2014 

Bespoke grey dress-coat by Alexander McQueen, grey bow hat by Jane Taylor, black clutch by Jenny Packham and black round-toe suede Prada pumps.

2. November 12th 2014

"Iris Vreeland" shirtdress by Goat and Stuart Weitzman "Half N Half" boots.

3. December 7th 2014 

Bespoke burgundy "Marina" coat by Seraphine, Stuart Weitzman "Muse" clutch and black ankle boots.

4. December 9th 2014

Bright pink Mulberry coat and black court shoes. This outfit was later worn in London on her last outing before the birth.

5. December 26th 2014

Brown Moloh tweed coat, Lock & Co. hat, side bow gloves by Cornelia James Imogen and Emmy Valerie chocolate heels.

6. February 12th 2015

White Max Mara coat over a Somerset shift dress by Alice Temperley, navy L.K. Bennett clutch and Jimmy Choo “Georgia” navy pumps.

7. March 2nd 2015

Purple floral Erdem dress, an Alexander McQueen clutch and Stuart Weitzman for Russell & Bromley navy pumps.

8. March 11th 2015

Dalmatian-print Hobbs coat and black pumps.

9. March 17th 2015 

Bespoke, chocolate-hued Catherine Walker coat, chocolate Lock & Co. hat, brown gloves, and suede Emmy London heels.

10. March 18th 2015

ASOS polka dot dress and black court heels.