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14th Aug 2014

Fashion High Five: Add a Pop of Colour to a Classic LBD

Black never has to be boring, just make sure you add a pop of colour!

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The summer has arrived, and with it comes wedding season. 

With the invitations coming thick and fast for many women across the country, thoughts might turn to the wardrobe and what to wear on a pal’s big day. Below are five perfect ways to add a pop of colour to this wardrobe staple, one timeless classic that you can wear again and again is a good LBD.

Take this Ted Baker neoprene skater style LBD as a starting point…

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It’s a simple, chic shape that will see you through any number of style dilemmas, provided you funk it up accordingly! Here are our favourite five ways to add a pop of colour to this simple style winner.

Heads Up! With a subtle style of dress, a headpiece is the best way to glam up your look. This teal stunner from Jane Taylor Millinery will  will be a dead cert to turn heads. €255, Love Hats. Web_version_JANE_TAYLOR_MILLINERY_-_Azalea_Teal

Step In The Right Direction

Yellow is the quintessential summer colour. Avoid being boring by putting your best foot forward in these electric pointed courts. €30, iClothing.

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Bags of Style  Designer inspiration, high street budget. It was Coco Chanel who made the LBD a fashion institution, so it seems appropriate to channel Chanel in your accessories also. This blue beauty is a steal. €39.95, Carraig Donn. Web_version_Quilted_Blue_Clutch 

Wrapped Up in Pink

Wild horses couldn’t keep away that chill in the Irish summer evenings, so opt for a cool wrap with this edgy Alice Hannah printed scarf. €60, Arnotts.

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Picture Perfect Petals Forget wearing flowers in your hair, around your neck is the only way to go. This stunning Orchid necklace from Afina is an absolute showstopper. €80, The Design House.

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With thanks to Dove Invisible Dry, the first deodorant proven to leave no white marks on 100 different colours. Screen Shot 2014-07-29 at 11.25.28

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