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Live Twitter Chat: Alex Fullerton, Fashion Director of Stylist Magazine

Alex Fullerton, Fashion Director of Stylist Magazine answered all of your fab questions live from London Fashion Week. For those of you who missed out, we've posted all of her top style tips, advice and fashion faux pas for you to take a look at!

 

What's the best thing about working in fashion?

Being surrounded by gorgeous shoes, clothes and bags all the time is an amazing privilege & I love seeing all the trends 1st.

Any tips on how to get started in fashion journalism?

Definitely the only way to get onto magazines is to do work experience and plenty of it!

Have you got any advice for young people to get into fashion and making a good, successful career?

It's a tough industry but then so are a lot of jobs! Be willing, happy and efficient and you'll stand out! 

How did u become the Stylist Magazine Fashion Director?

I've worked on mags for 11 years and was contributing to Stylist when the job (my dream job!) came up so I applied! 

Would love some expert style advice... what are the best spring workwear trends for an hourglass shape?

You should accentuate your hourglass shape this spring with nipped in waists and full skirts - also try a chic peplum.

 What's the must, must, must have workwear piece for SS12?

I cant survive without a dress for SS12. A straight cut pencil style in bright print is most on trend for this season.

What are your tips for staying chic at afterwork drinks?

It's all about the accessories! Add a bold necklace or stacks of bangles to take a work look through to cocktails.

What are your top tips for staying on trend at work?

You should choose trends that are office appropriate but don't discount bolder looks-these can be adapted for work wear too! 

What's the worst work fashion disaster you have ever had?

Actually I had a disaster this weekend when my heel snapped off my shoe! It was at fashion week so I was mortified! 

What are the hottest style sunglasses for the season?

This is an easy question! You *have* to have a pair of cats-eye sunglasses this season. So chic! 

What route did you take to get to where you are?

The only way to get into fashion is through work experience and internships - that's what I did! 

Tips for aspiring fashion writers/bloggers?

I recommend you develop your own tone in writing or style of blogging - but be flexible enough to adapt for future work! 

What has been your favourite show from LFW AW12?

This is tough! Can I choose a few please? Jonathan Saunders I loved! McQ was an amazing show and Christopher Kane I want to wear. 

What do you think sets British Fashion apart from the rest of the world?

British fashion is totally fearless. We love experimenting which makes the shows always exciting, new and innovative! 

How do you prepare your wardrobe for LFW?

I start thinking at previous season, working out what might suit me as well as the key trends. Then I plan daily outfits!

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LFW: Streets of Style - Take 2

Our second installment of street style from the fashion capital, we've snapped the most stylish at London Fashion Week, to bring you your complete wardrobe inspiration...

Get the look: Maxi-mum impact

 

Keeping out the cold has never looked so chic and these Londoners show us how a maxi skirt can see you through every season in style. Whether you add a denim shirt, leather jacket or printed top, maxi skirts are definitely here to stay.

Paperpag Split Front Maxi Skirt (£35)

 

Soft Leather Jacket (£125)

Denim Shirt (£35)

Mesh Two Layer Maxi Skirt (£28)

Keep a look out for more LFW updates on their way soon or take a look at our previous post by clicking here 

London Fashion Week: Streets of Style

 

We’ve taken to the streets snapping the hottest looks from Somerset House, home of London Fashion Week. Forget the front row! This season’s finest fashionistas carry flawless top trends including tailored jackets and blazers mixed with quirky shades of pastel.

More streets of style straight from LFW will be coming very soon, so be sure to keep a lookout for more wardrobe inspiration!

Get the look:Pastels

Pastels rock this season, and this lovely lady had the must-have trend down to a tee in the form of structured tailoring and pretty prints!

 

Contrast Double Collar Blouse (£40)

Crepe Longline Jacket (£60)

Applique Floral Top (£40)

Ultra Skinny Jeans - Mint (£40)

Get the look: Conversational Prints

Conversational prints are at the top of our list for Spring/Summer and it seems that we aren't the only ones that have fallen in love! This look beautifully combines a balance of soft-dreamy and edgy-chic all-in-one. 

 

Crepe Longline Jacket (£60)

Floral Printed Trousers (£50)

 

 Keep posted for more Street Style snaps coming soon...

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Elle Style Awards 2012

On Monday night we were lucky enough to be invited to the hottest event in the fashion calendar to date - the Elle Style Awards Afterparty!  Whilst sipping mini Moets, gorging on heart shaped chocolates and listening to the beautiful Emeli Sande, we hand picked our very own style starlets.

Our best-dressed…

 

The ‘as-always’ stunning Rosie Huntington Whitley looks preened to perfection as she steps out in this one-of-a-kind showstopper dress! The sheer caped back dress with decadent embellishment teamed with a simple clutch and understated strappy shoes, adheres to all this seasons must-have trends. Its no wonder she scooped this years best dressed! We love.

Get the look:

Drape Chiffon Shift Dress (£70)

 

Take on the sheer-look with our Drape Chiffon Shift Dress, giving you a touch of embellishment along with that red carpet glamour appeal! Take inspiration from Rosie and team with simple accessories for an understated look.

 Hard Snake Clutch (£34)

                

Next up, Alexa Chung works a suited and booted look as she graces the red carpet. The ever-daring model and presenter blew us away with her choice of simple styling, including a smart buttoned-up shirt, classic pointed stilettos and a patchwork effect suit.

 

Get the look:

Grey Multi Pleat Ww Jacket (Was: £80 Now: £60)

Micro Pleat Blouse (£45)

Grey Multi Pleat Ww Trousers (Was: £48 Now: £36) 

One of our very own…Marketing Manager Clarissa, wowed the crowd standing loud and proud in our Palm Mirage Pencil Skirt and Plain Palette Top. Teamed with cute heeled stilhettos and an oversized patent clutch…She gets our vote at this years Elle Style Awards. 

 

 

Get Clarissa's look here:

Plain Palette Top (£28)

Palm Mirage Pencil Skirt (£40)

 More snaps from the event...

Our eyes were firmy fixed on Emelie Sande's amazing performance, with fellow artist Professor Green making an appearance! 

 

Our Marketing and Press team joined Clarissa and turned heads in some of our most enviable dresses...Get your very own:

                                               Half Pleat Midi Dress (£68)                             

                                               Chain Detail Jeans Belt (£22)

      Rouched Wrap Dress (£35)

 

We couldn't help snapping one of the lovely guests making a chic statement in our Skylark Print Midi Dress! 

Get yours here:

Skylark Print Midi Dress (£70)

 

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The Office: Inside HQ

We’re giving you an exclusive sneak peek into Warehouse HQ, as 4 of our most glam working girls share their insider views on what’s hot, top tips and their perfect style. First up, it's Eve...

Am to Pm

Need a look to take you from office to cocktails? Eve, PA to our Managing Director, gives us an insight into her day to night wardrobe.

 

Blue jacket - coming soon
White vest
Tailored black work trousers

 

What’s your quick fix for heading from desk to bar?

High heels and lipgloss make me martini ready

Your top drawer essential?

I couldn’t get through the day without a spritz of Jo Malone

Describe your most glam night out with Warehouse…

I was lucky enough to be invited by the British Fashion Council to ‘Fashion Insiders’ champagne reception at the close of LFW last year. It doesn’t get more glam than sitting on the terrace of Somerset House, surrounded by the fashion pack, champers in hand, as the sun was setting over the Thames!

The one Warehouse piece that’s perfect for day to night is…?

This blue blazer is absolutely perfect for boardroom to bar, the colour will instantly lift a pair of black trousers.

If you're after the perfect workwear piece, or you're fed up of clock-watching, take a look at our Office feature.

The Office

If you’re bored of the dreary mornings and daily grind, it’s time to inject a hint of style into your working wardrobe and ensure you look forward to stepping into the office. This season we’ve done all the hard work for you and pulled together the latest hints, tips and looks that will guarantee a serious style statement from 9 to 5.

 

So whether you’re after the perfect office look whatever your diary demands, exclusive competitions and more, you’re definitely in the right place.

To kick the activity off, sit back, relax and watch our new campaign video. If the boss asks? Well, it is office related….

 

 

To find out how you could win your very own bespoke suit and to take a look at all the exciting activity, just click here

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