It may be still a little nippy outside but those damn designers are making us think it’s spring. Hello prints! This season, acid prints are everywhere from the high street to haute couture. And about time too. Fashion: Prints Vs Pastel Princess Yes, we’ve had the colour blocking but get that wrong and you end up looking more carrot than super hot and that’s never good. This time around, you’ll be pleased to hear it’s... 

Tall boots can be worn over jeans and skinny trousers but that is not all. In fact, tall boots worn with dresses and skirts is the ultimate in feminine chic and can be worn on all occasions. However, the trick is in how you wear the boots with the dresses and skirts. How to wear dresses with tall boots Sometimes, the combination could look quite awkward and gauche. Some dresses and skirts are just not meant to be worn with tall boots; you need to... 

Greys, blacks, navys and browns teamed with straight-laced accessories and standard materials is all menswear has seen in recent years. Of course there have been innovative designers who decided to go against the grain but ultimately, menswear remained unchanged.  Mens Fashion – “The New Man” On the style-front however, there has been a change. Men are no longer looking to go out on the proverbial “hunt”. They are looking to attract... 

Everyone knows that makeup clogs pores and doesn’t allow your skin to breath. However, removing makeup that you have applied neatly on your skin is quite tricky. Most foundations, blushes, mascaras, liners and eye shadows are quite stubborn and do not come out easily. Rubbing harder will not help as you will end up chafing your skin. Removing make-up – Do it in a correct manner… So, here are a few tips and tricks to your rescue. 1. Be... 

It’s Confession time.  My guilty pleasure is watching Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model on the sofa, usually with a glass of wine and a tub of Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia. On last week’s episode, presenter Elle McPherson was looking for potential models in the lingerie section of a department store, when all of a sudden she proclaimed that all the ladies around her should buy some beautiful lingerie, as a treat for their husbands,... 

So, it’s a new year and you’re reading my very first blog post for LadyMPresents, exciting eh? I thought what better place to start than riding on the wave of a brand new season in menswear. With the dust still settling on both Milan and Paris mens fashion weeks I thought I’d give you my own round whistle stop tour of the key trends that materialised for AW12. Mens Fashion – Autumn/Winter 2012 The collections had an almost optimistic feel... 

Thanks to its reputation and its scale, the Parisian Who’s Next show is one of the most famous in the world, and it even eclipses other fashion events such as Designers & Agents or Coterie in New York. Who’s Next 2012 – Paris Fashion Located in Portes de Versailles, the Who’s Next show gathers so many clothes and accessories at the same time that you just don’t know where to look. A champagne break is often necessary. Here,... 

You already know that cold weather can wreak havoc on your skin, hair, and nails. Exposure to the cold can drain your skin of moisture, and being inside doesn’t help much, either, since artificial heat leeches moisture from the air and makes for a very dry environment. Cold Weather Beauty Must Haves One University of New Hampshire study even concluded that cold weather can make us more likely to not just feel dehydrated but to actually become... 

There’s something about a brand new year that makes me want to get organised. As soon as I’d celebrated the start of 2012 (and recovered from my champagne headache!), I pulled open my wardrobe and had a clear out. Fresh Year, Fresh Start, Fresh Wardrobe As I sorted, I came across pieces I hadn’t worn for years; things that no longer fitted and others I wouldn’t dare wear now. Neon clubwear? What was I thinking?! As I hauled a huge bag to the... 

Hi everyone! I’m Kerry McNair, a professional photographer based in South East England.  The lovely LadyM has invited me to be a guest blogger on LadyMPresents, so I’ll be here every month to talk about all things fashion and photography. Kerry McNair – Professional Female Photographer It’s simple really – as well as good red wine and new shoes, I love photographing women, and I’m passionate about capturing you at your most fabulous....