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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
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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I love the skirt!
Lots of love,
Angie
I love the skirt and shirt together. You look great
Lauren x
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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
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
Dear Catherine You Are Fantastic with This Look !!! Congratulations , ByeBye & Lots of Fun !!!
And I was looking forward to the link to the skirt! Too bad 😀
I'm going to get some macarons now, thank you.
The skirt is amazing i absolutely love it, have not seen anything like it before. Goes lovely with the white shirt.
Super in love with this look! Can't wait to see Suze's too!
Honey x The Girl Next Shore
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
Your outfit for this is STUNNING. I want that skirt! Looks like a great event. x
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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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
You look stunning in that outfit, it is fabulous. The macarons look lovely too as do the lovely selection of bras!
Nicola
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 🙂
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
What a stunning outfit. I love the skirt and the white shirt is a fab addition. You look lovely.
Cat x
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
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Oh wow, that skirt tops any bra you saw on the night. It's very Carrie Bradshaw from Sex in the City. Just stunning!
Looks like a nice evening was had and the collection looks fab. That look is fab on you, I love the skirt
I have a bit of a lingerie obsession so this would've been a great event to attend! Loving the quirky skirt xx
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
I love ultimo and it looked like such an exciting event. That skirt was an absolute dream!
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Love your outfit and the range looks amazing, as do the lovely desserts :O yum. Xx
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