The Ultimo Styling Challenge.

Last week to celebrate the launch of the new Ultimo concession in Oxford Street’s House of Fraser, Ultimo invited a few bloggers down for a styling challenge. I took Suze along with me before our bloggers dinner at The Gallery Mess (more on this tomorrow!), and we got to see the gorgeous new collection.

As well as seeing their new season lingerie collection, we were also treated to mini macarons, and a glass of freshly squeeze OJ (we avoided the bubbly as we knew we’d be getting plenty at the Gallery Mess dinner).

We then got measured by an Ultimo measuring specialist (and I discovered I’ve been buying bras a size too small…oops), were able to try some things on, and pick out an underwear set each to take home. We were asked to choose from a selection of clothing from House of Fraser to style up. The idea behind the styling was supposed to reflect the playfulness of the underwear, so showing off a little sneaky peak of the bra for example. I ignored this completely. I’m all for getting my boobs out, as a lot of you will know from past outfits…but not in the middle of House of Fraser. So here’s my little conservative outfit…
I couldn’t find the skirt anywhere on the HoF website 🙁 sad times. There’s a similar, shorter version here though. I’ll try and find the one I wore though and update it here!

If you fancy seeing the new collection, Ultimo are hosting an event at the concession (on the 3rd floor of House of Fraser Oxford St) on Thursday 10th September 2015 at 7pm. Fashion expert Grace Woodward and celebrity stylist Frank Strachan will be answering questions live on stage, and you’ll also be treated to champagne, 20% off all purchases over £35.00, and a gift with purchase! 

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Catherine Lux is a veteran travel blogger by night and the Head of SEO at Havas Media Group by day. Originally from Surrey, she spent four years living in Australia (2007-2009, and 2016-2018), and now lives in London. An ex-party girl sometimes prone to relapses, she loves nothing more than sharing her fine dining and luxury travel experiences with her loyal readers.

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24 Comments

  1. Angie SilverSpoon
    September 7, 2015 / 7:57 pm

    I love the skirt!
    Lots of love,
    Angie

  2. Unknown
    September 7, 2015 / 11:22 pm

    That skirt looked so good on you, I hope that you do track it down! Thanks for inviting me along, love the new Ultimo range

    Suze | LuxuryColumnist

  3. Unknown
    September 8, 2015 / 7:58 am

    That skirt looks great on you – hope you manage to find it! Is it not something crazy like 70% of women buy the wrong size of bra?!

    Lauren xx | The Lifestyle Diaries

  4. Unknown
    September 8, 2015 / 10:41 pm

    Dear Catherine You Are Fantastic with This Look !!! Congratulations , ByeBye & Lots of Fun !!!

  5. Jana
    September 10, 2015 / 12:10 pm

    And I was looking forward to the link to the skirt! Too bad 😀
    I'm going to get some macarons now, thank you.

  6. Rachel Neal
    September 10, 2015 / 12:24 pm

    The skirt is amazing i absolutely love it, have not seen anything like it before. Goes lovely with the white shirt.

  7. Honey @ The Girl Next Shore
    September 10, 2015 / 12:27 pm

    Super in love with this look! Can't wait to see Suze's too!

    Honey x The Girl Next Shore

  8. Sarah
    September 10, 2015 / 12:29 pm

    That skirt really suits you! I wish I could wear things like that but they just do not suit me at all. You look lovely and those macarons look AMAZING! Yum! xx

  9. Unknown
    September 10, 2015 / 12:54 pm

    Your outfit for this is STUNNING. I want that skirt! Looks like a great event. x

  10. Unknown
    September 10, 2015 / 12:54 pm

    That outfit is lovely, that skirt.. aah! I want it. Also very jealous of the macarons, I probably would have embarrassed myself immensely by shoving four hundred into my mouth. Delicious!!

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  11. Unknown
    September 10, 2015 / 6:07 pm

    I love it! Amazing outift, that skirt is so cool! I need it in my life, its cute but also kinda funky with the sheer overlayer and thats totally my style!:) amazing photos also 🙂 xx

  12. Nicola/Simply Homemade
    September 10, 2015 / 7:01 pm

    You look stunning in that outfit, it is fabulous. The macarons look lovely too as do the lovely selection of bras!
    Nicola

  13. LadyNicci
    September 10, 2015 / 10:37 pm

    You can't go wrong with a few macarons and a rake of bras now can you really?! Love the lingerie – have no clue what size I am anymore after a year of breastfeeding so I should really go get measured and stock up 🙂

  14. Hayley: Sparkles and Stretchmarks
    September 10, 2015 / 11:22 pm

    Oh wow Catherine, you look amazing! That skirt is absolutely beautiful! It reminds me of an outfit Rachel wore in Friends once that I adored! The evening sounds great, I sooooo need to actually get properly measured for a bra…goodness how wrong I`m getting my size! xx

  15. Cat Williams
    September 11, 2015 / 12:03 am

    What a stunning outfit. I love the skirt and the white shirt is a fab addition. You look lovely.

    Cat x

  16. Unknown
    September 11, 2015 / 1:11 am

    Love the whole outfit!! It looks so chic and classic! I've been looking for a skirt like that for ages!! Now the shoes… I have to buy them for sure hahahah a girl can't have too many shoes hihihihi

    The Vintage Owl | Bloglovin

  17. lifewithmunchers
    September 11, 2015 / 2:27 pm

    Oh wow, that skirt tops any bra you saw on the night. It's very Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City. Just stunning!

  18. Unknown
    September 11, 2015 / 7:57 pm

    Looks like a nice evening was had and the collection looks fab. That look is fab on you, I love the skirt

  19. The Mini Mes and Me
    September 11, 2015 / 11:42 pm

    I have a bit of a lingerie obsession so this would've been a great event to attend! Loving the quirky skirt xx

  20. Louise
    September 12, 2015 / 10:32 am

    Oh wow, you look absolutely stunning – that skirt is just beautiful! And I totally don't blame you for not wanting to flash your bra in the middle of HoF! LOL

    Louise x

    With love from Lou

  21. Ana De-Jesus
    September 14, 2015 / 3:38 pm

    I love ultimo and it looked like such an exciting event. That skirt was an absolute dream!
    http://www.fadedspring.co.uk

  22. Lisa B
    September 14, 2015 / 8:46 pm

    Love your outfit and the range looks amazing, as do the lovely desserts :O yum. Xx

  23. Anonymous
    September 23, 2015 / 11:37 am

    I totally agree with comments up there. You look fantastic in this skirt 🙂 All composition is really good matched. I like people who with boring "black&white set" are doing something in fact interesting. Thanks!

    Peter | Handbags

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