Fashion Week to Oscars World

After the fever of London Fashion Week, our spike heels barely touched the ground before we were catapulted into the delirium of up all night, full on, Oscars glamour. With this speedy turnaround, it was comforting to find a link between these major events in the form of peplums. Very popular at both New York and London Fashion Week, here's a few examples Burberry's AW12 'Town and Field' collection.

Providing good structure and hiding a multitude of sins, peplums are a gift for adding curves and defining waists. Here at Get Waisted we have all the skills to create a silhouette that's right for you.

Crossing over to the Oscars, both actress Michelle Williams, and comedienne Tina Fey, sported this trend with elegance and style. Tina wears a custom made, midnight blue, Carolina Herrera, gown complimented with a slick up-do and statement drop earrings. Michelle opts for orange, tiered, Louis Vuitton, perfectly complimented with her modern crop, 30 carats of stunning choker necklace and a bow brooch pinned to her waist. 

Other stand out looks for us on the night were the curve accentuating dresses worn by these two voluptuous ladies. J-Lo, shimmered in a very daring Zuhair Marad gown with a plunging neckline. Dressing to all her strengths is Octavia Spencer in a Tadashi Shoji, sunray, beaded oyster gown, all feminine elegance and classic style.

Harder for mere mortals to pull of is this Gwyneth Paltrows look, an all towering column of blondness in this caped Tom Ford number. Our other bronzed babe of the night, Cameron Diaz, looked effortless in Gucci with fire-flash sequins rising from the hem, she manages to pull off subtle and sexy all at the same time.

Keeping with the metallic theme, Meryl Streep sparkled in a Lanvin, draped gold lame gown, with earrings to match, while George Clooney's date, Stacy Keibler, looked striking in this sculptured, off the shoulder, Marchesa number.

Our final mention must go to Glenn Close. We salute her choice of colour, dark green being an unusual red carpet choice. Her hour glass Zac Posen, gown with a tuxedo style jacket manages to be bold, sultry and sophisticated. 

If you have an occasion in mind, or just want a stand out look, just drop us a line to discuss all your dramatic dressing needs. 

Age of Elegance

Taking Adele's stunning old style Hollywood glamour look from last weeks Grammy's as your lead, why not let the 1940’s and 50’s inspire you this season. All feminine curves, cinched waists, voluptuous peplums, dramatic decolletage and high-heel arches. These features aren’t just the holy grail of fashion, they're also one of the key effects in feminine beauty. Curvy means sexy, womanly, grown up, and seductive.

Just to illustrate the point, we've gathered a selection of our favourite old time sirens in our very own hall of feminine fame. Take it away Sophia Loren, Marylin Monroe, Jane Russell & Rita Hayward...... 

Naturally, a fashion label like Get Waisted should turn to its heritage of curvaceous clothes for inspiration. It's all about the curves and if it’s not there naturally, a consultation with Toni to create one of our bespoke corsets or beautifully cut dresses, will create this look just for you.

Signing off for this week and bringing our inspiration right up to date we've selected a few of our favourite contemporary curvys too; Scarlett Johansson, Beyonce, Sophie Dahl, Jennifer Hudson and J-Lo.

Next up, London Fashion Week...... 

Someone Like Adele

How much do we love Adele?!!

Watching her clean up with a whopping 6 Grammy awards last weekend was only to be topped by her fabulous new look. A sophisticated lady indeed, reminiscent of old Hollywood, she was all womanly curves, soft blond bouffant and scarlet red lips. Her custom made Armani dress beautifully set off this siren look, featuring three quarter length sleeves, black mesh covered sequins and a cinched waist.

Winning every award she was nominated for, she received a 30 second standing ovation from the star studded audience for her moving performance of ‘Rolling in the Deep’. In keeping with her red carpet entrance she took to the stage in yet another gorgeous mesh and sequin black dress, this time complemented with smokey eyes and nude lips.

You can totally see the joy on her face as she poses with all her awards at the end of the night, sporting her third and final outfit, a soft, black, velvet, Burberry number.

So, we’ve just enough time to catch our breath, sit back and wait to see how many awards she’s  going to bag at the Brits on Tuesday……..Can’t wait!!