Get Waisted watches London strut its stuff at LFW

So, here we are again! Valentine's is over, romance is dead...but London Fashion Week is here again!  And, dear readers, Get Waisted feels honour bound to let you know what (or who) is up. I even managed to get myself up there for the first day this year with all the attendant hullabaloo. I loved it. What an exciting atmosphere. London is really making its mark - perhaps even leaving traditional top tier events such as Milan Fashion Week trailing (London is expecting to attract over twice as many attendees to its catwalks - importantly including some of the top names who previously favoured Milan). Anyway, enough blowing our own trumpet. I enjoyed the shows from KTZ , PPQ and John Rocha all featured in the image below. The KTZ afterparty was pretty cool too - but hey ho, some of us had work to do so couldn't stay long.

KTZ, PPQ and John Rocha at LFW

As I have discussed here before, fashion is big business for the UK (estimated to be worth about £21billion!) and supporting some 816,000 jobs. Well, it seemed like nearly everyone of those people was in one queue or another on Friday - but it was certainly all worth it. It seems to me that London is getting back its (rightful?) crown that it held for fashion and creativity in the 1960's (and don't you dare go saying "I should know, I was there" - cheek!). With 'A' listers from Rihanna to Tom Ford choosing London this year we have to be doing something right.

Speaking of Tom Ford, who designed for Daniel Craig/James Bond and the Skyfall movie, I have one more piece of news for you. Get Waisted is delighted to again be working with Brighton College and the girls from Fenwick House to present a fashion show in aid of Chestnut Tree House children's hospice. Last year we raised more than £1500 and we aim to smash that record this year. The event is Bond themed and will be lots of fun. Check out the event on Facebook for more details and mark your diary for March 13th.

I think that's all for now fashion fiends. Of course, if you are inspired by something you see on the catwalks and would like your own interpretation don't hesitate to get in touch.

All you need to do is call me (Toni) on 07947 497342 or email Toni@getwaisted.co.uk and Get Waisted would be delighted to help.


Love Toni.

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.