The French Riviera is an absolute hot spot for the summer as well as being the perfect style inspiration so think all things blue, white, red and nautical for this French inspired trend. From the new Script Print to sassy silhouettes, get all your key pieces here at Motel and trouver l’amour cet été (find love this summer)!
Crop tops were all the rage across the catwalks for Spring/Summer 2012 and are set to be in high demand in the coming season. They were seen at all the major designer catwalks including Nina Ricci, Versace, Carven, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada. Ladies, it’s time to brave the belly show and get your ab’s out this spring! Luckily Motel already have a great selection of crop tops available in a variety of styles, colours and prints. With the laddered back Lana Bralette, the colourful and feminine Lolita Bralette, and the strapless Ana Sweetheart crop you’re spoilt for choice! Now this is scary stuff, we know, but there are plenty of ways to wear a belly bearing crop without feeling too naked. For instance, if you would like to minimize the amount of skin on show why not wear your crop with something high waisted? Like our Shona high waisted shorts or Bonnie tube skirt. Be brave girls!
Chloe from Chloe’s Addiction looks stunning in sun wearing the colour block Emma Dress. This bright and quirky dress has coloured panels which shape your curves and hug your figure to perfection! Steals Chloe’s look by teaming your own Emma dress with simple jewellery and an oversized clutch. Skyscraper heel-less shoes? If you’re brave enough! Get the dress for only £19 in the Motel Sale before it sells out!
Erin of CaliVintage looks simply stunning in the Heidi Dress in Rosa print! Adding an extra touch of classic style with a velvet collar, she looks like the ultimate vintage babe in our flirty and feminine dress. Make like Erin and wear yours with a stylish winter coat and heels for a sophisticated yet super fashionable look.
We love seeing how the globe’s most fashionable girls style their Motel pieces, and Courtney of The Style Playlist is looking super hot! Courtney wore the bodycon Renee Dress in Coral and Black for drinks and dancing with her beau, adding a silver textured necklace and Jeffrey Campbell Lita platform ankle boots. The ladder detailing at the back looks gorgeous with long curls. Bring on the weekend!
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Motel Student Ambassador Kathryn from Southampton Solent University tells us about her style icon.
Glenda Bailey is a fashion icon, but not for her image. As the editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar, and a past editor of Marie Claire, you expect her to be a head to toe trendsetter, unfortunately this has never been the case. She’s a perfectionist when it comes to the job, but just doesn’t fit the image bill. As a person, I love her style: she’s independent, powerful and has worked her way into the one of the most sought after jobs in the fashion media industry; why wouldn’t you admire her?
I imagine Glenda wearing a combination of Motel’s Evelyn Peg Leg Trouser in Wine paired with the Motel Laurel Tartan Chiffon Shirt in Grey Check. It’s stylish, and can take you from the office to the bar with the swift addition of some heels. It isn’t too far from something Glenda would be seen wearing, but with a dash of colour and a pinch of pattern it takes her straight into the 21st Century. The dusky wine of the trousers helps the otherwise dull base colour of the shirt to pop. Roll the sleeves up, open the top few buttons and add a brightly coloured belt to keep it sexy and versatile. These pieces are easily worn together or apart, and will fit perfectly into your Winter wardrobe.
