Dress Me Pretty's Accessory Trend Report

So what's been happening lately in the Dressing Room? We've been busy getting a head start on Spring/Summer trends with Dress Me Pretty’s new accessories collections. Take a peeky below...

ANIMAL LUST

We don’t just stop at bunny love – our Animal Instinct collection features a selection of twist headbands, poodle jewellery, leopard headbands, and Hello Kitty ears that come in 2 kitty colours and clips on perfectly to your hair for that oh-so-adorable Gaga look. Now that's a lot of Animal Love!

BRIDAL GLORY

Bows, bouquets, tulle and chiffon. We’re heading into major wedding season now, so check out our Blushing Bride collection for all things bridal and bridesmaid. What could be more special than a gorgeous handmade tulle flower? The Emily Flower Clip/Brooch can be worn two ways, and is the perfect finishing accessory for your bridesmaids.

PINK IS BACK

Pinks and florals are all the rage again so make sure you stock up for S/S with items from our I Pink I Love You collection, a blend of all things trendy and girly – from floral Chanel-inspired earrings to skinny runway belts. Funk it up with the Pink Leather Stud Bracelet, made from soft leather and studs, you’re sure to steal the show!

So release your inner animal with our Animal Instinct collection, tread down that aisle in full Blushing Bride glory, and get caught in the nude wearing I Pink I Love You. 

SHOP NOW and stay pretty~~!

Dress Me Pretty ♥

Sarah Burton brings some light into McQueen's dark world

As far as successors go, Burton has done a stellar job of taking over the Alexander McQueen brand. Showing off her first full collection on Tuesday at Paris fashion week, the designer has impressed critics - and us here at Dress Me Pretty - with her intuitive take on the brand's identity.

Whilst still paying homage to McQueen's legacy, the designer provided a feminine, lighter touch to the house's once dark and intense profile.Simple fresh makeup and hair and soft gowns with a distinctive McQueen touch completed the new collection.

Of course, noone could ever replace him... but having worked with the legend for almost 20 years, Burton has proved to be the perfect choice to continue on his visionary legacy.

Check out the S/S 2011 looks that featured on the catwalk:

Stay Pretty  ♥

Louis Vuitton Fall 2010

We're just loving the ladylike bags & outfits for the Louis Vuitton Fall 2010 Collection. The ad campaign features heavyweights Christy Turlington, Natalia Vodianova & Karen Elson - the ultimate fashion trifecta proving classic beauty belongs to a woman at any age.

Which image is your favorite?

Too Pretty ♥

Dior's "Shanghai Dreamers" a bit of a nightmare?

The current obsession with Shanghai continues. But this time, the giant fashion house Christian Dior has been labelled "racist" by fashion & media critics alike, following the recent images in their Shanghai Dreamers campaign that depicts Chinese people as Maoist robots.

Let's take a looksie:

The house has been criticised for promoting Orientalism and conformity in China's history, featuring the Chinese as a featureless mass whilst Dior represents individuality and freedom. Harsh!!

We're a little torn here - obviously not intentionally racist, but certainly clumsy in applicationa. Is this campaign merely a "dialogue" between Chinese and Western fashion in the 60s~90s... or a blatent statement that all Chinese people look the same?

The jury's out, what do you think?

Dress Me Pretty  ♥

Gracie's Preggy Photoshoot

Oooops, how did we let this one slide? Some belated pictures of Gracie's 19 week photoshoot:

Shop the Chloe Large Wool Kitty Bow Gracie is wearing here.

Stay Pretty! ♥

Gracie's baby shower in Taipei

A trip to back to Taipei for a baby shower @ VVG Bon Bon - a super delightful Marie Antoinette/kitsch/country-style cafe/dessert house that is just gorgeous and fuuuullll of lollies and goodies!

Lovely!!

Place cards made by Gracie's friend Rebecca:

The guest of honour!

Yummo desserts & a giant lollipop :D

Gracie's poochie Chloe that now lives with her friend in Taiwan even dropped by for a visit. Awwww... she was so excited!! Good doggies never forget their owners *tear*

Gifts!

Thanks everyone for making it such a special day!!

Stay Pretty! ♥

Angela's Big Trip - first stop, Korea!

Ange came to visit Gracie in Seoul for the first leg of her trip to Europe. The Dress Me Pretty girls reunite!!

Being pretty is of utmost importance, and as Gracie can no longer pull it off properly anymore (being 5.5 months pregnant), Ange got free raid of her bag and clothes closet.

6 outfits and 6 pretty bags in 6 days. Success!!

The girls went shopping in Myeongdong:

Shopping at Namdaemun & Dongdaemun markets:

Shopping in Cheongdam & Sinsa's "garosu-gil":

And of course, visited the Hello Kitty Cafe:

Kitty getting eaten step-by-step:

They visited the doggy cafe, ate lots of food and desserts...

... went for an ultrasound, visited the supermarket in Gracie's apartment, and ate 50c ribs!!

The talented Ange even made Red Velvet cupcakes with cream cheese icing for Gracie's collegues. They were so very pretty AND delicious!!!! ♥

Gracie loved all her baby gifts from friends back home, but most of all the lilac sling - that she practised with her doggy Noodle. Fabulous!

Stay tuned for more on Ange's trip and Gracie's baby shower in Taiwan!

Dress Me Pretty ♥

The Prophecy of the Fortune Cookie

If it's written in the cookie - it must be true. Gracie and Ange are reuniting again and this time in KOREA!! 

Excitement plus! As the Dress Me Pretty duos, we just couldn’t stay away from each other :D

Expect lots of food (we loooove to eat), pampering, shopping and of course, expect more Dress Me Pretty accessories to come soon!!

Stay Pretty! ♥

The Octopus has chosen...

World Cup mania is over, and Paul the octopus is finally getting some well-deserved rest.

But did you know that we have our very own psychic octopus in Australia? Cassandra, the genius cephalopod, has already picked Gillard as the winner of the upcoming Federal election... and if what she's wearing is any indication, she's CLEARLY made her choice for the best online accessories store!

All decked out in Dress Me Pretty goodies, what a very clever octopus indeed ;D

Stay Pretty! ♥

Lady Gaga does Hello Kitty ^--^

We just can't get enough of her. The Gaga has Kittied herself up again, and we... just... LOVE... IT.

HELLO!!!

All hail the Kitty Queen...

Can we love you more please.

Dress Me Kitty ♥

Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?

That would have to be Collette Dinnigan's 2010 bridal collection.

Taking inspiration from the classic tales of happily ever after, Collette Dinnigan's new "Snow White" bridal collection is a modern interpretation of timeless design delicately interwoven with couture craftsmanship.

This would have to be one of Dinnigan's sweetest collections yet. With intricate hand-beading and jewel details married with French laces, silk tulles and chiffons - these pretty creations are sure to awaken the childhood dreams of brides-to-be.

Definitely a collection for the romantics.

Our favorities - French Cotton Lace strapless dress and Crystal Flowers Strapless Applique Bodice gown. Simply beautiful!

Stay Pretty! ♥