Monthly Archives: December 2011

2011’s most stylish: We take a look back at the style influencers of the year

So, it’s nearly drawing to an end, as New Year’s eve looms, and the parties are pretty much happening as we speak. What a year 2011 has been: trends that took us by storm and included fruits of the tropical kind; the grandest wedding with the greatest wedding dress there ever was, and a whole host of super-stylish and enviously groomed celebrities tantalising our sartorial taste buds as usual.

So as an ode to the year that saw the fall of John Galliano, witnessed Burberry explode internationally, took in Kim Kardashian’s brief marriage and HUGE divorce, and the birth of some amazing teen-star fashion prodigies, we bring you our favourite trend-starting, show-stopping, craze-creating fashionistas of 2011.

Enjoy, and Happy 2012 from Team OB!

Style Crush: Amanda Seyfried at the Paris press conference for In Time

We love her in her latest movie In Time, in which she stars opposite heartthrob crooner-cum-actor, Justin Timberlake, and we love her in this Marios Schwab spring/summer 2012 creation. The most attractive perk of being a celebrity: wear whatever you please, by any designer before the whole world gets to do the same!

Amanda’s dress is a refreshing take on the classic LBD, and keeping it simple as Amanda does is key. For arm candy purposes, just pop Justin on one arm and you’re good to go!

Recreate Amanda’s next season look now with these select pieces at Oxygen Boutique!

Take note for monochrome inspiration from Tulisa Contostavlos, spotted at Mahiki club, London

Sometimes, life is so much easier in black and white. We aren’t troubled by the greys, neon’s or the phenomenon of colour-blocking! Instead, we can coordinate our entire wardrobe on the basis of two colours (black and white, in case you haven’t already guessed). But then, what’s life without a good splashing of colour?
For now though, we’re chanting the monochrome mantra and taking inspiration from this year’s winning X Factor judge, Tulisa Contostavlos, thanks to the pretty awesome geometric monochrome dress she was spotted in while partying at celebrity hotspot Mahiki, last week.

Make like Tulisa and get your monochrome fix with these select pieces at Oxygen Boutique.

Party Perfect Dresses (and, it’s only two sleeps till Christmas!)

It’s nearly time to pull the crackers, and undoubtedly hundreds of pre-xmas parties are kicking off everywhere. Always one step ahead of Santa, we have an early present for you in the form of these stunning party dresses at Oxygen Boutique!
Sequins, lace, print or block colour; let us spoil you for choice so you can indulge that little bit further than the Miniature Heroes tin and the countless glasses of champers you’re already guilty of enjoying!
Here’s a (virtual) toast to a very merry and superbly stylish Christmas from Team OB! Enjoy!


Clara Paget – Our Guilty Grunge Pleasure

We’re certainly in the mood for major festivities this weekend, but we still refuse to don silly Christmas jumpers just yet, and dismiss all elf-related attire (for now!).

Today we’ve fallen for the beautiful Clara Paget and her supreme grungy goddess-ness! Her look: simple but with an edge, clean lines and a monochrome pallet for maximum impact are super-appealing; this rising model and actress is sure to take more than just the fashion world by storm!

Find you inner Alice Dellal and get Clara’s look with these bow-to-the-dark-side pieces at Oxygen Boutique.




Off Duty Style Crush: Pippa Middleton spotted in London

Oh, how we do love the lady with the famous derrière! And not just for her derrière, but for her on-point off duty style, and how she never fails in the looking-perfect stakes!

Caught taking a rather big stride could only mean one thing for the future queen’s sister: she’s off to complete a serious day’s work and still manages to look like the boss woman in casual attire! Pippa’s style is solid proof perfecting the off-duty look isn’t the sole forte of models!

Always snapped dressed super comfortably, be it in a dress or jeans, you can’t get more snug or winter-friendly-yet-so-stylish than this , so give the heels and dress a day off and take a leaf out of Pippa’s book with these select pieces at Oxygen Boutique.




Style Crush: Chloë Sevigny mastering the androgyny trend in NY

We can’t quite get over how stunning Chloë Sevigny looks in this suit. Paired with a perfectly contrasting printed shirt and loud heels, we love how effortlessly Chloë places a personal stamp on this masculine-inspired look.

Add a clutch, red lips and Wayfarer sunglasses for the perfect suit transition from office to outdoor chic. Chloë makes a two piece so wearable by injecting a little fun, and you too can make for some playtime with these select pieces from Oxygen Boutique.

Beautifully hued, edgy bob cut optional.




Get up to 50% off in the Oxygen Boutique Sale and do the last minute Christmas-shop-till-you-drop session stylishly, like Ashley Tisdale

It’s the dreaded last Monday before Christmas, and if you’re not already on vacation (cue: a team OB green with envy if you are), you’re probably bracing yourself for chaotic post-work, last minute shop-athons where the queue ends outside of the store. That’s where we can be of assistance. No queues, no being pushed and shoved to the extent you want to explode with annoyance but can’t for fear of still needing to get outstanding presents, and above all, not feeling cash-strapped after you’ve shopped out!

The Oxygen Boutique winter sale is now on, and with up to 50% off goodies from Alice + Olivia, See by Chloé and Equipment, we won’t blame you if there are several presents under the Christmas tree labelled ‘From: Me To: Me’. And while you’re at it, take stylish shop-athon inspiration from Ashley Tisdale who was spotted out shopping in Beverly Hills in a chic but super –comfy ensemble. We love the leather, the stripes, the boots and the red lips!

Although your budget may not match that of Ashley’s, copy her style with these select pieces from Oxygen Boutique sale. We’re swapping the striped top for an uber-cosy, Alpaca knit to battle through the bitingly cold weather!



Do demure like Lady Gaga. SHOCKING, we know!

When ‘butcher’s delight’ and other haphazardly put together, yet awe-inspiring outfits form part of your outfit inventory, taking a modest , Audrey Hepburn-esque approach seems a little out of character. Certainly so for Lady Gaga.

Famed for her eccentric shenanigans both inside the wardrobe and out; Gaga looked refreshingly sedate as she stepped out in New York in an elegant, all-black ensemble.
Mother Monster nailed the ‘prim’ look and now you can channel her Breakfast at Tiffany’s inspired style with these select pieces at Oxygen Boutique. Just add a red lip, towering heels, an envious up-do and long leather gloves to complete the look. Night vision goggles optional.



The Dazzlers

Considering it’s the season to shine and be merry, we’ve lined up a selection of party-perfect dazzling pieces for a stylish disco-ball-inspired addition to your wardrobe. But metallics and sequins don’t necessarily need to spell P-A-R-T-Y /W-E-E-K-E-N-D, and can be cleverly contrasted with muted tones for impact.

You could tone it down by teaming Alice + Olivia’s Sarita sequin top in orange with the Leather Tulip Skirt in tan, or, pair the glittering Simpson slim waist band skirt with an Equipment shirt in dusty coral for an office-to-cocktail-bar-appropriate take on the trend.

Take your pick and get your shine on with these impressively shimmering and super sparkly pieces at Oxygen Boutique

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