Star Style Obsession - Mollie King

While everyone goes crazy about the jubilee today I am currently sat at home flicking through magazines and blogs. Which means that instead of some crazy royalist post (well, I have already obsessed over the Queen's style..) you are going to be getting some inspiration from another of my style heroes. This girl does, oddly enough, have a suitably royal name considering she is Mollie King, but other than that and a bit of a link to Prince Harry, this is quite unrelated. I just happened to see one of her latest looks and was then reminded of all of her stylish appearances that have impressed me. 

I am not a Saturdays fan in the slightest, but I have to admit they all scrub up pretty well and look irritatingly gorgeous in every appearance, and Mollie is in my opinion the most stylish of the five. Unusually for me, the looks I love the most are not her on-duty, red carpet ensembles, but her off-duty street style looks because she manages to make a stylish statement with every look, as well as being the epitome of easy-breezy daytime fashion. So for once, I won't be drooling over couture gowns that have no practical place in my wardrobe, but eyeballing some gorgeous daytime pieces that I could legitimately consider trying to buy.

Okay, you know me, I can't resist a few evening looks. This dress is pretty much perfect on Mollie - I love the lingerie-inspired lace and sleek midi-length, as well as the super-flattering silhouette.

 This is such a cute, playful red carpet look. I love the 60s style shift dress with oversized polka dots, and simple styling she has employed, with a voluminous up-do, heavy eyeliner and black heels. The look ensures she stands out next to Vanessa too.

 Working a hi-low hemline before most of us got in on the act, Mollie looks beautiful at the Harry Potter premiere. The ethereal, floaty dress is simply stunning on her and is perfectly complemented by white heels and her gorgeous tumbling waves and natural makeup.

A slightly more casual evening look, I love the polka dot body-con dress because the sleeves and high neckline are perfectly balanced by the shorter hemline that shows off her enviable legs. The matchy-matchy tan accessories are perfect with her navy dress.

Now we are really hitting the more casual looks as Mollie walks through an airport working that killer combination of tan and navy. That gorgeous scarf-print skirt is perfect for summer and really makes her stand out in the crowd, while still being comfortable and casual enough for travel.

Here's Mollie with a masterclass in how to work double denim - simply choose a light wash jacket and shorts, then team with a contrasting floaty top, messy updo, sandals and a luxe handbag.

Chic tailoring at its best here I think. I love the clean lines of this outfit and the neutral-yet-contrasting hues of navy, beige and white that are perfectly offset by some super-luxe accessories. I am incredibly jealous of her bag collection.

Tailoring seems to be one of Mollie's specialities. These gorgeous blue shorts could easily have been smartened up with a blazer for evening, but I love how she has toned them down with a cute white top, polka dot scarf belt and oversized sunglasses.

I promise I am not just in love with this look because I have the exact same dress in pink.. It helps though. The lace overlay is gorgeous and so Valentino, and again those tan accessories make it perfect for day but with a luxe edge.

Breaking out some gorgeous tailoring again on an outing with Frankie, but this time working a shorts suit in powder-pink. I have always been dubious about matching shorts suits, but Mollie does look gorgeous and sweet in this one, especially thanks to the pastel hue. I like how she has kept the look light with a white scallop-edged vest and blush-pink heels.

Another airport look, but not one that I am sure I would be brave enough to replicate, however much I love it! This grey t-shirt dress is gorgeous and super-cute with that rubber duck motif, and I love how it has been styled up with fierce heels, a luxe bag and uber-cool sunglasses.

Finally, this is the look that reminded me of Mollie's stunning style. I simply adore the 1950s trend this season, and I have been wanting to try a bralet with a pencil skirt for quite some time - this look has inspired me to go for it! I love the sweet white bralet with the brightly printed skirt, and again those gorgeous tan accessories and beautiful blonde locks.

I love Mollie's style and am hopefully going to emulate some of her daytime looks, especially in that she always looks very "done" and polished - definitely not a lazy-day-in-trackies girl! What do you think of her style?

Love and kisses, Tara xox

We're on a timebomb.

Disclaimer: This post may contain posts of a Kylie-fied nature, and all non-obsessive Minogue fans may find it boring and irrelevant.

I think my love for Kylie is pretty clear. If you've read any of my old posts you will recognise a certain level of excitement came nearly two months ago when I finally met her in Manchester after seeing the Anti Tour.. Well, the excitement has been re-awakened this week by the arrival of an incredible new song - Timebomb. I may or may not have been listening/dancing to it for about 2 hours already today. As well as being a dance-tastic tune that is perfect for summer, the video itself is pretty amazing. Here are a few of my favourite shots, and a look at what she was wearing..

This is the official cover image, and I love the monochromatic photo with a bright red heart on the Moschino jacket.

I love this outfit - much more toned down than your usual pop music video, even if it does consist of a biker jacket and hotpants! That jacket is new-season Moschino and completely gorgeous, with a peace sign on the back in white as well as the red heart on the front. I adore the embellishment on the shorts, and together they are gorgeous.

It takes a brave woman to wear something like this.. I never could. The shoes however I am in total love with! How can this woman possibly be 44 tomorrow?? She's too beautiful.

If I have piqued your curiosity now with my obsessive posting about Kylie and her songs, here is the video to the latest tune, Timebomb.

Love and kisses, Tara xox

Oh, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KYLIE FOR TOMORROW!

Getting a little patriotic.

Okay, okay, normally I don't get swept up in these kind of events, and I can safely say that 'royal fever' hasn't struck me down before. Last year, I was so sick of the royal wedding between Wills & Kate that I was ecstatic to be on holiday on the day, and only really cared about who designed Kate's dress (McQueen was definitely the right choice). However, I truly believe that one of the biggest events this year (other than the 20120 Olympics in London) is the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. She has been on the throne for 60 years now, and in my opinion doing a fabulous job. Her and the entire monarchy are a British establishment that we should all be proud to still have, and there is something exciting about having a woman as a ruler too.. Not to mention a rather stylish one at that!

Yes, my latest style icon is possibly an unlikely one, coming in the form of our very own Queen Elizabeth. She may be getting older, but her style remains impeccable - she is never over or under dressed, she always accessorises perfectly, and probably has the largest collection of hats the world has ever seen. Elizabeth also manages to work in new-season colours, and there probably isn't a shade on the planet that she hasn't pulled off beautifully. 

From the start of her reign, she ruled in style..

In her early official photographs the Queen looks gorgeous, and never OTT. Of course, the crown is the perfect accessory, but in the second photo I am in love with her necklace and that stunning off the shoulder dress.

The bows on this dress are super-cute, and she is already showing her penchant for pearls..

This outfit is simply perfection - retro glamour at its finest. The lace looks simply beautiful, and her regal accessories of elbow length gloves, a parasol, and one of her many hats are the perfect complements. If I could wear this dress now, I so would.

Don't even get me started on her wedding dress. That train is simply breathtaking - Elizabeth is doing nothing by halves!

The vintage Elizabeth looks may be totally gorgeous, but the modern day ensembles are pretty spectacular too..

Only a queen could pull this off, and Elizabeth definitely does! That crown is the perfect accessory, and I love the cosy fur trim on this silver gown.

And the journey through Her Majesty's colourful wardrobe begins.. Seen sans hat for once, this outfit is anything but dull. Perfectly combining pink and red, which should completely clash, Elizabeth looks bright and beautiful here.

The Queen has an amazing collection of coats, as well as the complementary hats, and I love this one in particular. The red trim and buttons are so cute, and the feathered hat looks pretty darn stylish. She has accessorized well with soft black.

I am actually pretty jealous of this cape trench, it is a complete style classic and pretty effortlessly chic for a rainy day.

Severe style kudos goes to anyone who can pull off lime green, and the queen has definitely gone up in the style stakes by working this tricky hue.

I love the detailing on this matchy-matchy monochrome ensemble.

Royal blue is the perfect colour for Her Majesty to wear as she greets the troops, and this flattering coat is gorgeous.

Sporting an incredibly du jour paisley print suit, Elizabeth looks bold and bright again here. This Queen is far from boring, and will never fade into the background!

A good cherry-red ensemble is all Elizabeth needs to look stylish on or off-duty, and I actually really like her hat here. The carbon black accessories are timelessly chic, especially when paired with red.

Dressed perfectly for a sunny day, this light pastel blue is again very du jour, and the white gloves keep the entire look light.

This powder blue spring coat is incredibly stylish right now - pastels are a key trend for SS'12. There is no denying the fact that this monarch is a style queen too! That hat is quite cutting edge with the black feather, but the soft blue flower keeps it suited to the prim coat.

Who could forget the Queen's pale-yellow ensemble at Wills & Kate's wedding? In a stronger yellow this would have been blinding, but the soft hue means it is perfect. Pastel yellow is another gorgeous SS'12 shade so Elizabeth was ahead of the trends. I love her light white accessories and nude courts that keep this look fresh and oozing springtime chic.

And finally, this is our Queen's official diamond jubilee portrait. In my opinion she looks simply glorious - what better way to celebrate your diamond jubilee than wearing a dress that looks like it is encrusted in them? 

I am sorry if this post is a little long/picture-heavy, I hadn't quite anticipated how carried away I would get looking at the Queen's ensembles! I am now eagerly awaiting the Diamond Jubilee for the chance to celebrate her years on the throne - how about you, readers? Do you like the monarchy? As far as I'm concerned, God Save The Queen! There is one thing I am still ridiculously curious about though. What exactly does she carry in her handbag?

Love and kisses, Tara xox

Star Style Obsession - Jessie J

Haing just read this month's issue of Company, I'm feeling inspired by Jessie J right now. She is a singing sensation, judge on The Voice, an incredible songwriter and most importantly, a complete fashionista. Jessie has been styling herself on The Voice, as well as putting together killer off-duty looks, and while her style isn't to everyone's taste I am loving it. Since day one she has been delightfully quirky, super-fierce and has refused to blend in. Her signature bob may be getting left behind, and she may be wishing to tone it down, but there is no way she will stop using her clothes to express her larger-than-life personality. Since I am a strong believer in using clothes as a form of self-expression, to be whoever you want to be, I am a massive fan of her looks.

This is Jessie on the cover of this month's Company, and I love every part of it. The gorgeous printed top and party shorts suit her perfectly, and those boots are giving me serious shoe envy. I also adore her long, dip-dyed hair and basically think she looks gorgeous.

This shot is my favourite from the Company photoshoot - it is so good to see Jessie working the SS'12 pastels trend, and dipping into the Americana look as well with this bralet and high waisted shorts. To me, this outfit perfection. 

Here she is in one of her typical on-duty looks, aka something so skin-tight and spray-on we mere mortals would be terrified of leaving the house in it. But through some miracle or a form of witchcraft, she pulls it off spectacularly, looking gorgeous as per usual. I think it might be to do with her quirky dip-dye, gorgeous smile and some bold self confidence. My favourite thing about this look is that she is bang on trend baring her midriff.

Stepping back in time a little to an outfit I adore, and showing that head-to-toe black is far from boring, Jessie works another look that effortlessly mixes glam and quirky. This sequin skeleton print top makes her stand out from the crowd, and I really want it!

Of course, because she likes to keep her fashion critics on her toes, every so often she pulls out a look that is pure, unadulterated glamour, like this one which absolutely oozes Hollywood glam. I love how versatile she can be, and the different hairstyle really suits her.

Back to her quirky best, Jessie works some statement hotpants by BOY London with a statement belt, and leaves the rest of the outfit simple and carbon black. I love her unusual bright purple dip-dye, which is very du jour.

I think this stunning red dress shows just how brave Jessie J is - a sheer dress like this one needs an immense amount of courage to wear, and she is working it. I also love her super-fierce makeup and bold hair.

And here comes the glamour again. She is a complete screen siren in this mirrored silver dress that showcases her enviable curves. I love her simple ponytail because it lets her dress do all the talking, and shows off her bold smokey eye makeup.

Even off-duty and in a leg cast, Jessie is a complee style icon. Those leopard print tights are gorgeous and unique, and rev up her simple black leather shorts and grey top perfectly along with the creeper and statement necklace.

Again showing her love of BOY London, Jessie works a sweatshirt and leggings by the label. I love how she has turned a stay-at-home outfit into the perfect daytime look by adding some fierce studded ankle boots and a bright lip.

I think it is Jessie's versatility that really makes me love her style. From the sweetly pastelled look in Company this month to quirky catsuits to retro glamour, she can pull off pretty much anything on any given day. Her collection of fierce accessories is enviable, and the best of those accessories is her hair. Her sharp bob sky-rocketed her to hair icon status, and she has kept it up by dabbling in coloured dip-dyes, a variety of 'dos and is currently working a gorgeous black to light brown dip-dye (similar to mine, no?), and they have all suited her down to the ground. So what do you all think of Jessie's style?

Love and kisses, Tara xox

Star Style Obsession - Chloe Moretz

Best known as the mouthy purple-haired superhero 'Hit Girl' in Kickass, Chloe Moretz may still only be 16 but she has one of the best innate senses of style around. It's a little bit awkward for my first inspiration post in weeks to be about a girl two years younger than me who doubtlessly looks better than me, but I can't help myself. I have had my eye on this girl's style for a few years as she has popped up at premiere after premiere looking unbelievably polished, gorgeous and fashion-forward for her years. I haven't actually seen any of her other films, but I am definitely a fan of her style, especially the way she can dress like a grown-up, while still looking fun and playful enough for the clothes to suit her.

Here are some of my favourite Chloe looks, starting early on..

This look could easily have been aging, but thanks to the super-glam belt and Chloe's tumbling curls it manages to stay young and fresh. Since we are still having a love affair with lace it still looks current and fashionable today, especially thanks to the slight retro feel of the long skirt shape. Chloe is off to a good start..

I cannot get over how gorgeous this look is on her - it would be incredibly difficult for anyone to pull off, let alone a teenager, but it looks absolutely perfect. That kimono is totally stunning, and the casually messy up-do is the ideal complement. 

At a launch close to my heart, that of the first Versace for H&M collection, Chloe wears one of their pieces perfectly. I am incredibly jealous of her ability to wear that canary yellow hue, and love the unusual nude shoes she has opted for.

I am ridiculously in love with this gothic, glamorous outfit. Not only is the mix of textures gorgeous, but that retro-fabulous cut and midi-length is all kinds of chic. Again, not the sort of thing a teenage usually pulls off - and therein lies her sartorial power.

It's not all about the dresses though - this matchy-matchy ensemble is equally chic and sweet at the same time. I think it is her peachy, glowing complexion and effortless, minimally styled hair that keeps her looking fresh and young.

Opting for a higher hemline this time and looking stunning for it. I absolutely love the bright, sea green hue and the way she has styled it so minimally, framed with black accessories and a sleek up-do.

The print on this stunning dress is so eye-catching and gorgeous that it is a miracle I can even express any sentiments about the rest of the outfit, but I can conclude that her hair looks as bouncy and beautiful as ever, and her shoes really deserve some appreciation..

Once again walking that fine line between grown-up glamour and dressing too old for your age, Chloe is pitch-perfect in this look. The dark leopard print of the dress is gorgeously edgy with the leather edging and those beautiful shoes again, yet her bright complexion and gorgeous waves keep it fun.

It's no secret that I am obsessed with floral prints, so I was practically delirious at the sight of one so perfect on Chloe. The demure, almost vintage shape looks so cute on her, and again she has styled it gorgeously and minimally which I love. 

And those are my picks of Chloe Moretz's many stylish appearances. I think you can see why I am so entranced by her every style move - she is unpredictable, versatile and above all the possessor of true style genius. A normal 16 year old girl probably would not have picked the looks and pieces she has, but choose them she has and she works them to perfection, effortlessly keeping them fun and young with her natural beauty and golden locks.

Love and kisses, Tara xox