The International Best Dressed List

Last month Vanity Fair posted the 74th Annual International Best Dressed List, the list was originally compiled by editor Eleanor Lambert to boost the fashion industry back in the 1940's and is still considered to be extremely influential today. With lists that tell us that Kristen Stewart is the Best Dressed woman in the world it’s nice to get someone else’s opinion! Django Unchained actress Kerry Washington heads up this list, which is filled with Royals and celebs alike. I never really think much of these lists as they’re often filled with celebrities in gowns they were seen in at events such as the Oscars. We all know designers lend dresses to celebs for them so how can we say that they can dress themselves well? I tend more to take inspiration from people I see on the street or from blogs etc.Anyway, here is my personal list (no judging please) of people whose personal style I admire.

#10 Clemence Poesy

#9 Ruby Aldridge

#8 Kate Moss

#7/6 Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen

#5 Rosie Huntington-Whitely

#4 Alexa Chung

#3 Emmanuelle Alt

#2 Camille Charrière

#1 Olivia Palermo

CAN YOU OUT STYLE A TOP FASHION BLOGGER?

Bloggers have become almost like celebrities in fashion, every fashion week you spot them with their cameras round their necks and this September it could be you! If you think you can out dress a blogger you could be in with a chance of getting your hands on a pair of tickets to Vodafone London Fashion Weekend and up to £1,000 to spend in Oxygen Boutique. 

Stylist magazine has hooked up with 4 of the most respected fashion bloggers from the UK, each of whom have given an inisght in to the trends they'll be rocking at Fashion Week come September. All you have to do photograph your unique take on one of the chosen trends, the photos will then be put up to a public vote with the 4 winners recieveing tickets. The bloggers will be photographed out and about in their interpreatation of the trend and there will be another public vote to decide who wears it better- the winner or the blogger- to then decide who wins the £1,000. 

Here are the bloggers and their chosen trends!

1. Kristin Knox from The Clothes Whisperer - Heritage
2. Laetitia Wajnapel from Mademoiselle Robot - Sixties
3. Ella Gregory from Coco's Tea Party - Winter Florals
4. Kelly Morris from What She Said - Forties 

Its as easy as that! Why dont you give it a go, once you've taken your photo you can either email it to beatthefashionbloggers@stylist.co.uk or simply tweet your picture to @StylistMagazine using the hashtag #beatthefashionbloggers.

For more info or the boring t and c's just follow this link, Good Luck!

MY MANIFESTO

Everyone has rules they think of through lifestyle and through fashion, so here's mine.

1. BE HUMBLE
So you just discovered the cure for cancer? No, so what makes you better than everyone else? Nothing bothers me more than arrogance from insignificant people. A little confidence goes a long way, but arrogance on the other hand is rarely seen as a good characteristic. 
2. BE COMFORTABLE
No, I don't mean leave the house in joggers with no make up, make an effort but if you feel comfortable and confident in your outfit, it will show.
3. DRESS FOR YOUR SIZE
Continuing from point three, ladies some of us need to face the fact: we do not all have the figure to pull of body-con or tiny levi cut offs. Shift a few pounds first or save these for the smaller of us, you will feel more comfortable and look much better at the same time. Just because its on trend, doesn't mean it will suit you.
4. ALWAYS MAKE AN EFFORT
I know some of us think that leaving the house in a onesie is fine but personally I think its a crime, even if you dismiss fashion make an effort. What you wear will effect other peoples perception of you. Plus, it really isn't hard to throw on a t shirt and a pair of jeans to go to Tesco.

5. IF ALL ELSE FAILS, GO FOR BLACK
I wear black the majority of the time, its not safe and can be accessorised with colour. You cannot go wrong with black its chic and slimming.
6. DON'T OVERESTIMATE YOUR CAPABILITY TO WALK IN HEELS
There is absolutely nothing, I repeat NOTHING, worse than a a beautiful woman in beautiful shoes, stumbling all over the place. IF you're not highly skilled in walking well in heels go for a mid heel (most definetely not kittens) or a heeled boot which are much easier to walk in. 
7. BE ORIGINAL
Find your own style, no one will respect you if you matching your outfit to an exact replica of someone elses or someone famous for that matter. Oh lets wear this stripe tee with denim dungarees and espadrilles. Leave it to Miss Chung.

8. FIND YOUR PERFECT PAIR OF JEANS
I personally am always in a pair of jeans, they are the perfect piece of clothing to wear with pretty much  anything. I suggest you find your perfect pair and stick to that. I have 4 pair of Topshop Leighs and this will probably only increase.
9. BE A LADY
Sometimes I wish we could jump back to the 1950's when men were men and women were women. Too many women don't understand simplicity and class these days, remember your manners, cut down on the swearing and most definitely NO farting or burping. Not in public at least. 

10. LESS IS ALWAYS MORE
Especially when it comes to accessories. No I don't mean in clothes. A little jewellery can go a long way and I'm not a huge statement jewellery fan. Wearing necklaces, a watch, eyerings, rings and bracelts is always too much. Go for simple understated jewellery. Preferably in silver.
11. DREAM BIG
Think big, aim high, work hard. Success will come to those who work for it.