Have you seen the September issue of Elle yet? I'm so excited as I'm in it! I've been shot by Elle fashion photographer Andrew Woffinden wearing a dress that's top of my autumn/winter wish list.
As my colleagues listed off their designer desires, I had suddenly felt a bit foolish for choosing a high-street hero. But being Bargainista Fashionista, I had to stay true to my roots and, when the dress arrived in the office, I'm glad I stuck to my guns.
It's an elegant tea dress from New Look that works next season's 1940s look perfectly, giving a ladylike nod to Miuccia Prada's exquisite print dresses for Miu Miu's a/w collection.
I love the bird print, embellished with tiny gold sequins, and the sexy cut-out back detail. Now, if only I'd been able to keep it! Still, it's a steal at £24.99, so I'll be heading to New Look the minute it goes on sale. As to when that is, I'll keep you posted.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ANDREW WOFFINDEN
New look has definitely been my secret weapon for 2011.I bought an amazing heart printed playsuit in the same material as this dress in February.So I think this will make a great addition to my collection.Thank you for the post.xx
ReplyDeletecongratulations on being featured in elle! That's fantastic! that dress looks fantastic on you :) x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on such an amazing feature! You're looking fab! Loving this dress... only I think this looks like a press sample you're wearing - the one on sale is not as nice and is much shorter. :(
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Oh my goodness I love this dress. Love, love, love it. Thank you so much for posting it and congratulations on the feature!
ReplyDeleteLove that dress. Can't wait to try it on instore. This month's Elle was brilliant too. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHaven't opened my issue of Elle yet, you look stunning! The dress really suits you x
ReplyDeleteI loooooooooooooooooooove that dress!!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved this dress when I spotted you in my Sept Elle issue. Loved too that you had chosen high street - perfect! :)
ReplyDeleteSaw it! Great issue and love the dress you're in...couldn't believe it was New Look!
ReplyDeleteKate
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oooooh! Ive got the issue and not read it yet! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteI'll have a look and check you out!
Rianna xxxxxx
Hey sweets, let us know when that frock is in the shops. It'll be just perfect for the smut night I'm running in September.
ReplyDeletexClara
That dress looks amazing on you!
ReplyDeleteYou're a much braver gal than me- I don't think I'd have the guts to wear an open-backed dress, no matter how lovely!
Nat x
WOW! love it! This would be perfect for one of the many weddings I have to go to this and next summer!
ReplyDeleteAny sign of this in the shops or online yet hun? I am a big fan of bird design when done well on dresses and this is just lovely. Keep me posted? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress, I hope you get one on the sale ! ;) Cute blog too.
ReplyDeletexx indie by heart
I love your choice, it was my favourite out of the whole feature! Such a stunning dress, you look amazing in it! xxx
ReplyDeleteLove your choice, any idea when it will be available?
ReplyDeletewow, wouldn't have though that was Newlook - looks like one I nearly bought in Ted Baker. Glad I didn't! Definately the best in the feature and it looks great on you. Would look really good with some red/ rust coloured brogues (think I saw some on ASOS)
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Wow! Thanks for all your lovely comments. It's very much appreciated. So glad you love the dress as much as me.
ReplyDeleteBtw A Brit Greek, this dress isn't in store yet as its from New Look's autumn/winter collection.
And, the answer to the question you've all been asking: it goes on sale the week of 24th October. Just make sure you leave one for me :)
Bargainista Fashionista x x x
you look a-mazing in that dress susie!
ReplyDeleteHey there,
ReplyDeleteI can't find this dress in any New Look's - do you know if the launch day has been postponed?
Thanks x
It came out a few days ago and was sold out in a second! I got it online but it's not as nice as the sample, fabric is shiny satin and the sleeves are short and capped :-( Definitely not as nice as the sample, as it often happens on the high street unfortunately!
ReplyDeleteOh shame! Am searching online for it now!
ReplyDeleteThe dress is finally in stores and online. Here's the link:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/dresses/bird-print-tea-dress_242168709
And read my follow-up blog post about it here:
http://www.bargainistafashionista.com/2011/12/new-looks-bird-print-tea-dress-at-last.html?showComment=1324050700446#c244992510117729768
Let me know what you think.
Bargainista Fashionista x x x