Forget boutiques, you can bag yourself classic vintage style 1940s outfits from Laura Ashley.
Our Wartime Memoirs Collection uses pretty floral prints, soft bows, sweet buttons and ruffles to create a timeless feminine look, even when teamed with the khaki tailoring in this story, It's the best thing since sliced bread I'd say! The Mid-length Cape Dress worn with Rose Drop Earrings will blow everyone away!
The Flyaway Floral Dress uses a bright, bold print, but still retains beautiful elegance. The Short Sleeve Satin Trim Jumper worn with the Padstow trousers, injects hints of the 1940s to your everyday life. Bread, which was introduced in the 1930s has never lost its appeal, and nor will this story!
INDIAN SUMMER
With already above average temperatures, it's going to be a scorching hot Indian Summer. And we've just launched our new Beach Bazaar range, which is essentially gorgeous beachwear, with an ethnic twist.
Very in keeping with this summer's trends of batik and motif prints! There are also pieces, which bring the beach to your work place, home and anywhere you might go. There are a variety of kaftans, beautiful printed Organic cotton dresses and skirts.
The Motif Print Dress and Skirt are so pretty and perfect; you'll want to buy both! Or how about the Striped Beach Dress for those of you who prefer the more simple look.
It's the kid's half-term, so all you mummies are bound to be out and about.
Here are some comfortable yet trendy outfits to kick the week off. The Ditsy Print Dress is ideal for a nice stroll in the park, or even to kick a ball around in!
If you fancy taking the kids shopping, the Knot Hem Crop Jean and the Foliage Print Twist Front Top will keep you cool and comfy.
The Floppy Formal Trousers worn with the Archive Rib Top is great for Museum visits, and can also be worn to work too.
And the Ruffle Hem Coat can be worn with almost anything, come rain or shine. Don't forget your Rustic Jute Shopper to keep all the kid's stuff in!
Sex and the City - Carrie Bradshaw and the girls are back!
Now ladies, we've all at some point discussed which character we are. So which character are you? We have plenty of Manhattan Chic outfits for you to strut around the city in. If you're an understated yet sophisticated Miranda, then the Contrast Panel Shift Dress is perfect. Try the Printed Dobby Ruffle Shirt tucked into the Cotton Sailor Skirt and the Cable Cricket Jumper if you're a sweet, pretty Charlotte.
The Sexy Samantha's must wear the Emma Print Halterneck dress; you'll have the City's finest bachelors queuing up!
Finally, everybody's favourite, the highly fashionable Carrie! The Turn-up City Shorts teamed with the Ruffle Neck Floral Blouse and worn with the Cute Swingy Denim Jacket will even make S J Parker herself proud.
And none of these outfits are complete without our classic Black Button Heel Shoes. So ladies, gather your friends and visit a Laura Ashley store near you!
The Chelsea Flower Show has arrived.
Never have florals been more en vogue than now! And Laura Ashley is the Don of Floral prints!
There's so much to choose from within our blouses, skirts and dresses ranges, you'll feel as special as the flowers themselves.
The Bella Print Linen Shirt will appeal to those who prefer the all over floral look.
If you fancy more subtle floral prints, we have the Wild Meadow Print Top and the Silhouette Print Linen Skirt.
The Poppy print Strappy Dress has an interesting take with a Black and White floral print, which is very sophisticated, chic. The Rose Print dress, is so bright and beautiful, it will make you the most photographed specimen at the Flower Show!
It's not just your barbeque that should be sizzling hot!!!
The Sun has still got it's Hat on so here are some great outfits to get baking in! It's all about showing all and working on your tan!
The Sunflower Print Blouse in lightweight cotton is ideal for showing off your arms, yet feel cool and airy in.
Our camisoles with lace will let you work on your tan as you're out and about, but still look pretty. And with a multitude of colours such as Indigo, Carnation, Olive, Natural to choose from, you're sure to find one to go with any colour of bottoms.
And don't forget your pretty little feet; they need to be noticed too! The kitten heel sandals in both Metallic and Black, will show them off perfectly!
You can still keep cool covered up.
Thank goodness for Linen. Here comes the science part: Linen is a good conductor of heat, which is why it feels cool to touch. The smooth fabric is roughly three times the strength of cotton, so it lasts longer. A great investment for your wardrobe too! The Linen Crop drawstrings in Black, White, Indigo, and Twig are essentials as they go with absolutely anything!
And then there are our Linen Shirtdresses in a variety of shapes, which are casual and feminine at the same time! Choose from Pistachio, Black and Blue. We've gone Linen crazy!
If you can't yet go on your dream desert island holiday, don't fret; we've brought the pacific to your wardrobe!
With bright, lush, citron greens in this summer's colour palette, and the tropical prints, you'll be spoilt for choice.
The printed kaftan can be teamed perfectly with a pair of white linen trousers.
Or for those of you who like to show off your pins, the Black Linen Sailor Shorts.
There are also subtle prints for the more classic look. The Sweet Rocket Print Pleated Skirt has used a print from our Archive, a timeless piece to keep in your wardrobe for years to come.
If you only prefer hints of green, then the Green Disc Necklace and pretty green earrings will lift your outfits without being too extravagant.
Oh I like to be beside the seaside
Whether you'll be sunbathing on a paradise beach in the Bahamas or just watching the surfers in Cornwall; stylish, sophisticated beachwear is a must!
We have a wide range of classic one-pieces for those of you whose tummies are a little shy or simply to provide protection from those Westerly winds! The dark colour palette will take inches off your silhouettes. Why not compete with Marilyn Monroe and try the Black and White Polka Dot 50s style swimsuit!
For the more all over tan, we offer plain and printed bikinis too! And with the huge choice of different shapes, you're guaranteed to find one that shows you off in the perfect light! Since the beach trend at the moment is to mix and match, the dotty daisy print bikini with its pretty pink bows and the plain black are perfect!
Dotty Daisy Triangle Bikini Top
The bikini top can be worn with a pair of shorts
and the bikini bottoms will go flawlessly with the cute organic t-shirt!
Gone are the days where only sailors get to wear the legendary sailor outfits!
Us girls can look just as good! Nautical is dominating the fashion scene this summer, with a white, navy and pale yellow colour palette.
Think stripy jersey tops, skirts, dresses and jackets - although not to be worn all together!
Our navy and white stripe jersey top can be paired with our navy sailor trousers to achieve a comfortable, casual look.
And the anchor print blouse and seersucker bib shirt offer a pretty, feminine twist to this theme.
No outfit is complete without a straw beach bag - extremely useful to carry those seasickness pills.
One major theme dominating the catwalks and high streets is
Mediterranean floral.
Think pretty bold prints teamed with black, using feminine shapes. The Dolce Vita dress is a must-have; sexy yet understated!
If you're feeling in more of a casual mood, try our Dobby Ruffle raspberry top with the Gingham Capris - very Audrey Hepburn, and will still get you noticed.
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