ColorMelody Blog: Style Guide (Page 2)

Pulling off the Biker Look - tips for Staying Girly

The biker chick look will never get old. It has its peaks and troughs, but like many classic subcultural styles, it will always look ultra-cool. However, it can be tricky to pull off this style while still looking girly. Unless you have a rear of the year and can get away with full leather trousers, or even (God forbid) hot pants, there is often a compromise to be made between being hot and being... ❯❯❯

Top 5 Essential Summer Accessories for Women

It has been a long, dark and cold winter which everyone will be glad to see the back of. Thankfully, it finally looks like some good weather is on its way and the tell-tale signs of spring are beginning to appear. Hopefully, the Great British Summertime won’t disappoint, as warm days and long evenings are unbeatable. According to tourism agency VisitBritain, we have 9,000 miles of beautiful... ❯❯❯

How to make sure your ring is a perfect fit

When it comes to selecting jewellery, there are plenty of factors which need to be considered. Whilst the appearance of the item is what will immediately draw your attention, you need to check that the sizing is appropriate – especially when shopping for rings. Measure your finger The first step in making sure your ring fits perfectly is measuring your finger. The most accurate way of doing... ❯❯❯

Get the Look: Fashion on Film

We get many of our fashion cues from film and television – some of the most iconic images of the twentieth century come from the silver screen. Here’s a list of some of our favourites throughout the years, plus some ways to make these looks work for you. 1953: Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday The fifties were dominated by neck scarves, full, petticoat-boosted skirts and tight belts– all of which... ❯❯❯

Create everlasting memories with leavers hoodies

Over the years, we Brits have adopted a few things from our American cousins that seem to have fitted perfectly into British culture. The pizza and the hamburger have both come from across the pond and we have embraced them as if they were our own. Outside the world of food, certain cultural ideas and events have also made the transition. Halloween has become one of the main social events on the... ❯❯❯

5 Tips for Finding a Prom Dress for Your Body Type

It’s almost that time of the year again: prom time. Millions of young women will be equally nervous and exited about one of the biggest nights in their young life. After finding the cutest and most popular date, the next step is finding the perfect dress. This step can usually take multiple days of shopping. However, one of the easiest ways to shop for the perfect prom dress is to find a dress... ❯❯❯

Integrating Classic Women's Fashion into Your Photoshoot

As a general rule of thumb, many people warn against wearing something too "trendy" or modern in a photoshoot due to the fear that the trend will fade out the photos may look silly looking back. However, integrating timeless trends into your photoshoot will allow for classic photos that will never look too outdated. Lucky for us, this fall, 1920's classic Hollywood style is back and more chic... ❯❯❯

Stylish Winter Hats For 2012/13

How better to express yourself, than to wear a stylish hat for the coming winter of 2012 and 2013. Formerly worn as more of a status and warmth accessory, the modern hat is now an essential part of the wardrobe, commanding the utmost respect for individual style and design. There are an amazing collection of hats that will be popular this season. Here, we detail what varieties are hot for the the... ❯❯❯

Should You Own Neon Skinny Jeans?

You Must Own Neon Skinny Jeans Even though summer is starting to come to an end before our eyes, and for many of us, much too soon, we are getting the kids ready to go back to school. You know what that means. It is also time for you to take them back to school shopping as well. When you were at the mall the last time, you noticed that the stores were showing a lot of neon colored shorts. There... ❯❯❯

Why Babydolls Are A Beautiful Lingerie Style

Babydolls are a luxurious and elegant style of lingerie that can instantly boost the confidence of any woman. A babydoll is a gorgeous style of nightwear available in a wide range of colours, fabrics and patterns. Why is it called a 'babydoll', I hear you ask? Well, way back when, a film was released called Baby Doll in which the lead character wore a very sheer and floaty nightdress - so flimsy... ❯❯❯