Last night saw a roundup of the hottest celebs in the biz from GQ UK. Everyone from Russell Brand to Nick Grimshaw was there – and that’s just the men! GQ style was top priority, with the world’s press poised to snap all the latest fashion. Girl Meets Dress reflects on the good, the bad and the ugly celeb dresses from the GQ magazine Awards 2013.

Rita Ora – Etro

The 22-year-old beauty was seen strutting her stuff in a black and yellow Etro AW13 beaded maxi celebrity dress. The cut-out shape turned the dress from glam to sexy and Rita paired the look with some funky eyeliner. Shop our Etro collection with the Etro Paisley Print cocktail dress. 

Alexa Chung – Carven

British ‘IT’ girl Alexa Chung attended the GQ awards wearing one of her favourite designers, Carven. The celeb dress was from the Fall 2013 line and was a long sleeved metallic top and skirt combo which went down a storm. Alexa never fails to disappoint, and this was truly one of the best celeb dresses on the red carpet. Shop our Carven collection with our Carven Voluminous Skirt Dress and our Carven Tweed Dress.

From Halloween parties to office Christmas parties, September onwards sees many an opportunity to get your glad rags on and party the night away. Whilst every girl loves donning a beautiful party dress there’s always the dilemma of trying to avoid wearing the same dress to every event. That’s where Girl Meets Dress comes in. Designer dress hire takes out the worry of wearing the same party dress twice and allows you to save precious pennies for more cocktails at the bar!

Halloween Party

Halloween isn’t just for kids and the 31st October sees many adults attend parties and events in fancy dress of a different kind. Wearing a black dress with some strategically placed devil horns or cats ears makes for a Halloween outfit that’s more gorgeous than ghoulish. Kick off the party season and hire designer dresses with us.

This Alice and Olivia LBD is the perfect party dress for midnight adventures on All Hallows Eve. Pair with statement heels and a smoky eye for a look that’s horrifyingly good. If you prefer a red dress then you’ll look devilishly good in this party dress by Carven. If it’s a more angelic look you’re after, you can’t go wrong with this Alice and Olivia Wrap Dress which is the perfect partner for some angel wings and a halo. With our range of party dresses you can still have all the fun of Halloween but with added fashion kudos.

 

Our favourite celeb show is back! Strictly Come Dancing returns to our screens on Wednesday 4^th September 2013 for season 11. The show, best known for its lively atmosphere, went down a storm on the Strictly Come Dancing tour and now it’s here! We take a look at some Strictly Come Dancing outfits.

Last season we saw an array of bright and beautiful outfits gracing the dance floor. We were up to our necks in celeb dresses full of rhinestones and lace and quirky styles. Week 6 saw Denise Van Outen wow the judges in this sassy red floor length dress, whilst Victoria Pendleton showed off her moves in a lacy gold dress. Strictly Come Dancing Winners Louis Smith and Flavia Cacace always kept on top of their fashion every week too.

Strictly is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. We can’t wait to watch the new series – and the celebs are already raring to go. After all the success of last season we’ll be sure to try and get our hands on some Strictly Come Dancing tickets this year. Will Abbey Clancy use her modelling background to help her dance the dance? Or will Sophie Ellis Bextor murder the dancefloor?

In running with our celeb dress hire, this week Girl Meets Dress look through the celebrities competing in this seasons’ Strictly Come Dancing and we suss out what sort of styles they might be wearing.

 Susanna Reid – TV Presenter

BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid is usually known for her clean cut fashion. She loves shift dresses in bold colours and occasionally  mixes in some prints. This     season we can definitely see her wearing a  vibrant red dress for one of her dances,     like our Carven Tweed Dress,  or going dreamy and wearing a long evening dress like   the Dina Bar-El Eleni Gown.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Singer

Known for her quirky style, multi-platinum selling singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor is due to hit our screens tomorrow evening. Often favouring designers like Henry Holland and Temperley London, we can imagine Sophie will be sure to pick some eccentric dress choices.  We can definitely see her choosing a graceful silhouette like the Roberto Cavalli Afrodite ball gown or mixing prints and colours like our Jewel by Lisa Print Dress.

Vanessa Feltz – Broadcaster

A household name due to her outstanding broadcasting skills, Vanessa Feltz is sure to  challenge the other contestants. Described as one of the most hardworking women in  broadcasting, Vanessa is a big fan of little black dresses and likes to keep her style  smart and sophisticated. We can see her choosing some flattering long black dresses   like our Nicole Miller Felicity Black Gown, or maybe she’ll go a little wild and try to  bring in some sparkle like our Alice and Olivia Nala Knit Dress.

Abbey Clancy – Model

Abbey has been in the spotlight ever since she arrived on the modelling scene as a promising Liverpudlian on Britain’s Next Top Model. She’s in the midst of co-hosting a new TV show called Britain’s Ultimate Male Model (we’ll be watching that!) and is known for her love of taking risks in fashion. Often a fan of slim fitting bodycon dresses, Abbey will be sure to make the most of what she’s got by wearing figure hugging dresses throughout the show. We might see her in something similar to our Diva Sophia sequin dress or flying the flag for ruffles in our Opulence England Lace Tutu Dress.

The rest of the ladies are made up of Dragon’s Den hard-woman Deborah Meaden, Countdown’s Rachel Riley, Corrie’s Natalie Gumede and former Bond Girl Fiona Fullerton. And don’t forget to look out for fabulous fashion choices from Tess Daley! Have you got any predictions for the winner yet?

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.