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Elite Model Look: Manchester roadshow

Last Saturday and Sunday saw The Trafford Centre, Manchester host the forth of our ten roadshows as the style partner of Elite Model Look 2010. The sun was shining and as the men of the city watched the football at Old Trafford it gave the girls the chance to come and strut their stuff in front of the Elite judges.

129 girls applied and they were whittled down to 9 finalists.

 

The Warehouse Style Studio was there, inviting the trendies of The Trafford Centre to come and strike a pose. Check out the full gallery here.

We are hitting Southampton's West Quay this Saturday, see you there!

Playful Playsuits

Playsuits are still going strong this season and why not? They are the perfect way to get those pins out in the summer sun without removing the ability to ride a bike / sit cross legged in the park / run for the bus without fear of flashing the world if the wind blows in the wrong direction!

Whatever your style there is a playsuit for you; denim, Utility, cute and pretty, ditsy floral or chic and sexy. Team your playsuit with heels, sandals, wedges or pumps and wear it by day or night. Pure and simple they are the most versatile piece you could invest in this season and team with tights to take you through to autumn.

Check out how some of our fave celebs have been working the playsuit...

The City's Erin Lucas rocks a boho playsuit style

Blake Lively wears her playsuit with a feminine floral print and cute heels

 Nicola Roberts looks chic in black teamed with cropped leather

 
 
 

America's Glastonbury: Coachella festival

Last weekend the Empire Polo Fields, Indio, deep in the Californian desert played host to the hugely anticipated Coachella festival. Every year when this one comes up it really kicks starts the summer, nothing gets us ready for festival season than seeing pictures of A-listers dancing in a field!

With the volcanic ash causing many of the scheduled acts to miss their slots, Jay Z, La Roux, LCD Soundsystem and many more still performed for the 75,000 people strong crowd as they partied in heat that hit highs of 90 degrees (not quite so much like Glastonbury).

 

Anything goes when it comes to festival fashion as Peaches Geldof and model Chanel Iman have both demonstrated by working chic and boho looks at this year's Coachella. Fashion favourite Alison Mosshart of The Dead Weather also looked her usual rock-goddess self in black.

  
 

Check out our tips on how to work festival style here.

Elite Model Look: Bullring, Birmingham

Last Saturday the Bullring, Birmingham played host to our third of ten roadshows with Elite Model Look 2010. As we are sure you are aware by now Warehouse are the official style partner to the nation wide model search. Saturday's roadshow followed suit with an abundance of girls strutting their stuff on the catwalk to impress the Elite judges, eight finalists were selected.

 
 

 

The Finalists 

Warehouse's Style Studio was also in attendance, taking snaps of the cool crowd in Birmingham.

 

 

Click here to view the gallery.

The Warehouse store was buzzing. With cool tunes being played by our Warehouse DJ and free cupcakes and drinks for shoppers. The first 50 people to spend £30 or more also got their hands on a premium goody bag.

 

This weekend, we are hitting The Trafford Centre, Manchester. Come along to try your luck as the next big thing to hit the catwalk or to strike a pose at the Warehouse Style Studio. Remember, from 2:30pm the Warehouse store in the Trafford Centre will have a DJ, free cupcakes and drinks and premium goody bags for the first 30 people to spend £50 or more. See you on Saturday!

The festival capsule collection

Festival season is upon us and although the burning questions of which ones to go to, are there tickets left and what are the line ups are on all our lips, in the back of every festival fashionista's mind is what will I wear this year?

Obviously packing light is essential, seeing as there are no porters to carry your things for you! So core pieces to build your festival look around is the key. Think colour, print and directional design and attitude to get a look that will make you stand out in a 200, 000 people strong crowd!

Long tops and tunics are great festival pieces as they can be teamed with leggings when it gets chilly (or dare we say when it rains) or if the weather is on your side you can brave them on their own as a dress. We are particularly loving the Blue Tie Dye Tunic, Lace Back Fringe Top and the Cornelli Yoke Dress.

 

Obviously leggings and jeggings will be in abundance on the festival scene this year. A couple of faithful pairs should keep you warm and your look effortlessly cool over a festival weekend. Our Washed Knitted Jeggings and the Bleach Panelled Jeggings are on our festival wish list.

 

Layering is another all important part of festival dressing not only to rock an effortless 'thrown together' look but also for warmth! Try the Fringe and Ladder Waistcoat for a hippy-folk vibe, the charcoal Drape Jacket for a rock groupie look or if all else fails the classic Lightwash Western Shirt is always a winner for festival layering.

  

Don't forget accessories! The essentials to tie your look together are pocket belts and scarves.

Stay tuned as the season continues for more styling tips, festival round-ups and our top bands playing the circuit this year.

Elite Model Look: Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow

Last weekend the Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow played host to the second of ten nationwide castings for Elite Model Look 2010, in which Warehouse are the official style partners.

 

Once again girls came in their hordes to try their luck at being the next big supermodel. The Warehouse Style Studio was there taking snaps of fashionistas and their friends. 2:30pm came and saw the Warehouse store giving free Sip Beauty Water and cupcakes, whilst our Warehouse DJ played the hottest tunes. If that wasn't enough we gave premium goody bags to the first 50 shoppers to spend £30 or more.

The Finalists

  
  
 The Style Studio, click here to view the gallery 

Fancy strutting your stuff down the casting catwalk? Click here to find out where you nearest roadshow is and not only could you have a chance at being the catwalk's hot new thing but you and your friends can enjoy the Warehouse Style Studio, goodies in-store and there are plenty of style treats to be won.

Wardrobe Classics

There are certain pieces that will always be in style. Key items that will forever scream effortless cool, brit style. Alexa Chung epitomises this look. Trench coats, macs and satchels are her uniform and with her fashion credentials through the roof, we can see why!

  
 
 

Look no further than the latest from Warehouse for the investment pieces that will last you in the style stakes forever.

The Mac

For a piece that will truly last a lifetime try our Pleat Mac or for a spring take on this untimely classic why not try the Cropped Mac. With it being seen in Elle magazine, it will be at the top of every fashionista's wish list.

The Denim Dress

Light enough for spring? Check. Nipped in waist? Check. Fabric of the season? Check. The Corset Detail Floaty Chambray Dress is the perfect piece to take you from season to season.

 

The Tan Satchel

We have a number of tan satchels available this season but this week we are loving the Leather Weave Satchel. The weaved leather gives a vintage touch.

  

The Brogue

For a distinguished and on trend look try a pair of brogues. If you fancy adding a touch of sparkle to an outfit try our pewter Leather Brogue Pump.