Fashion Follows Her is Katie Gavaghan’s little domain. She features everything fashionable and fabulous online. Although slightly obsessed with stationery she enjoys afternoon tea and Jaeger handbags. Katie talks us through her top 5 cocktail dresses to hire online.

1. Carven Voluminous Skirt Dress – £59
Carven fluttered on to my radar a couple of years ago and this is a perfect example of why I love their cocktail dresses. The full skirt has a flattering 50’s flare without being too dressy- perfect for lunch with the girls.

2. Erdem Garzoni Dress – £109
Dark and deadly florals feature heavily for A/W13 and I plan on adding a bouquet or two to my wardrobe. No one holds a candle to Erdem when it comes to floral cocktail dresses – utterly beautiful.

3. Helmut Lang Shale Draped Dress – £49
Any girl with curves knows draping is her friend. Helmut Lang weaved his magic and creates form flattering cocktail dresses in cool palettes of smoky grey and subtle greens. Love!

4. See by Chloe Shirt Blouse Dress – £69
Most days I have to be prised out of my pyjamas, so this ‘off to bed’ trend is a firm fave of mine. The See by Chloe silk cocktail dress has the same relaxed vibe.

5.  Issa Zebra Knit Dress – £49
Animal print is a tricky beast to tame, you can go from classy to brassy quicker than I can say ‘Liz McDonald’ (can’t beat a spot of Corrie). Personally I stick with zebra print as it’s easier to wear and mix with other pieces in my wardrobe.

View all of our cocktail dresses here.

So it’s August Bank Holiday weekend and you’re desperately planning ‘Things to Do this Bank Holidayâ„¢’ but you haven’t even begun to think of what you’re going to wear! No need to panic, with over 4000 dresses for any occasion,  all available on next day delivery Girl Meets Dress have got you covered.

With the huge range of Bank Holiday events going on it can sometimes feel like what are supposed to be 3 days of fun and relaxation are in fact set to be the most stressful ever. You’ve got so much choice, do you go on a UK city break or escape to the country and take advantage of the extra day off? Do you head into the capital where the world famous Notting Hill Carnival will be hitting the streets of West London and where some of the UK’s best bank holiday deals on days out, restaurant and hotels are to be found. Or do you simply make the most of the extra hangover-recovery day and get your gladrags on for a great night out? Whatever the occasion we have the right dress for you.

UK Weekend Away: Escape to the Country

Here at GMD we don’t just have our fabulous collection of gowns, cocktail dresses and wedding attire we also have a wide range of beautiful day dresses  from top designers to help you find the perfect dress for a weekend away with family, friends or your other half. Why not browse our day wear collection here or check out our floral dresses for true countryside chic.

Carnival Style

Whilst those taking part in the carnival parade will of course be donning their best carnival fancy dress you can still get involved by channeling the vibrant prints, colours and textures found at all great carnivals. Carnival style is fun and vibrant and the bright dresses to hire pictured above capture this perfectly. Like your carnival fancy dress you may only feel bold enough to wear such a bright item when caught up in the fun of the bank holiday weekend. Avoid the shoppers guilt of your brightest items being confined to a cupboard and hire a dress with us.

Bank Holiday Clubbing

So undoubtedly one of the greatest reasons to love bank holidays is the extra lie in you get on the Monday which allows for one extra day of weekend partying! If you’re planning to get out and about this weekend then our girls night out and cocktail collections are for you. Bank Holiday clubbing will see people go all out on the dress front as they attend many of the exclusive bank holiday weekend events and parties being put on at clubs and bars across the country. Why not browse our dresses to find to find your perfect dance floor partner this weekend?

Sue launched the now multi award-winning IceTheCake.co.uk just over 2 years ago. Initially it was set up to just say ‘Thank You’ to the suppliers who had helped at her Wedding. However, since then this wedding website has grown at a sensational rate, encompassing an extensive wedding directory, stylish blog full of wedding ideas and inspiration, an online shop with quirky handmade products and on Saturday 3rd August, Sue launched her very first boutique in Buckinghamshire. Sue takes us through her top
dresses for weddings this summer.

1. Alice + Olivia – Olympia Embellished Dress £49
Who doesn’t love a bit of sparkle at a wedding? This exquisitely embellished silk wedding guest dress is perfect for a summer celebration. The overall design, with its v-neck, elbow length sleeves and ruched waistline, is flattering and stylish. Team with metallic silver sandals or blush courts for a polished look.

2. ETRO – Paisley Print Dress £69
I really love the graphic print on this wedding guest dress. Summery in design, but also perfect for an autumn wedding. With its pull on style it is easy to wear, but the overall look is chic and requires minimal accessories. Pick your favourite colour from the design and emphasize it with oversized clutch and shoes of your choice.

3. Gorgeous Couture – The Bailey Print Dress £49
My selection wouldn’t be complete without at least one, one shouldered design. The Bailey dress for wedding guests has to be one of my favourite’s, as it creates a beautifully curvaceous silhouette. Even better, although I have personally chosen the print version of this dress, Girl Meets Dress actually stock it in other colours too! You can choose from knee length, Black or Blush and full length Blush or Turquoise. Gorgeous!

4. Project D – Phoebe Pelum Dress £39
Elegant and classy, this wedding guest dress oozes sophistication. I adore the chiffon overlay element of the dress with delicate polka dot detailing. The peplum ruffle design, is great for creating curves and the overall look and colour is perfect for any time of year. Team with silver, gold or white accessories for a classic ensemble or with fushia or orange for a more contemporary look.

5. Diane Von Furstenberg – Belted Lupe Summer Dress £39
My final choice is just too pretty! A delightful mix of ruffles and florals makes this wedding guest dress ultra girlie, but the length and style means it is perfect for all ages. Whether you like heels or prefer flats this wedding guest dress lends itself to all styles of shoes, which makes it versatile for beach weddings with flip flops or kittens to a London Mayfair Hotel and killer heels.

View all our Wedding Guest Dresses here 

Jennifer Aniston has been a busy girl on the European Tour for her latest film We’re the Millers. Steal her Berlin Premiere style and rent your own Little Black Dress.

Whilst Jen donned a floral Christian Dior number for the UK premiere, last night saw her go back to black for the film’s debut in Berlin. Sporting a sophisticated LBD by celebrity favourite Alexander McQueen its easy to see why Miss Aniston was awarded  the accolade of ‘Sexiest Female of All Time’ by Men’s Health magazine.

This stunning black dress accentuated her killer legs and tiny waist whilst the subtle black  accessories kept the focus on this simple but striking piece. We’re feeling more than a little inspired here at GMD and if you want to work your very own McQueen LBD like Jen then look no further than our Mc Q Alexander McQueen peplum dress. Available to hire from just £49 this dress can be worked for a vast range of occasions from a date night to a meeting. As Jennifer proves the devil is in the detail and accessories are the key.

It’s not just McQueen LBD’s we have in stock. Here  at GMD we know that every girl loves an LBD and that many a dress nightmare has been turned around at the last minute by the donning of a trusty black dress. That’s why our collection of black dresses is one of our widest, with dresses to suit a variety of occasions and available on next day delivery if ordered before 2pm. Below are some of our favourite LBD’s-why not browse the whole collection? or use or Designer A-Z to find more designer celebrity dresses to hire.