Fashion

Whether it’s because of lack of sunshine or a desire to be bold and different, Orange is definitely the colour to look out for in menswear this season.

Runways the world over have been full of striking orange designs that can hardly fail to catch the eye.  Leading designers including Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci and Dolce and Gabbana have presented striking pieces in the colour, and the high street, as always isn’t too far behind.

But what is it about orange that is causing such a stir?  Well, it’s certainly true that a little goes a long way.  Wearing orange is a real statement; it screams look at me, but it doesn’t have to be intrusive. Whether you choose to accent, accessorise or even dress head to toe in vivid orange there are enough different shades, styles and patterns to suit every man, and importantly for any occasion.

So to rip-off a popular phrase; the future may not be too bright, but it’s certainly orange!  And here are a few fashion pieces that prove the point.

Topman

Soulland Rib Emblem Sweatshirt – £100 | Premium Orange Tie-Dye Bead Bracelet – £7 | Fluorescent Orange Leather Belt – £16

Superdry

Vintage Destroyed Polo Shirt – £34.99 | Orange Sport Boxers – £14.99 | Octagon T-Shirt – £24.99

House of Fraser

Puma Golf 5 Pocket Tech Pant – £60 | Hugo Boss Crew Neck Logo Front T-Shirt – £70 | Dune Suede Lace Driver Shoe – £52 | Polo Ralph Lauren Zip Through Hooded Sweater – £125

Or if you are not brave enough…

Simply add a touch of orange with these cool Jetson Shoes from Kurt Geiger – £69

If you have been inspired to turn your wardrobe orange remember to check the discount shopping website MyVoucherCodes for great savings on big name menswear

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It’s safe to say that when any woman first discovers she’s pregnant, she will be immediately confronted by a veritable army of things to worry about – How will I cope with labour? Will I be a good mother? Can I manage this financially? And of course – What on earth am I going to wear? 

Yes, to some sceptics this may seem a tad superficial. Surely material woes should now play second string to concern for the new life growing inside of you? Well, yes- and rightly so. But this concern is one that the majority of mothers to be will identify with and is therefore not to be sneered at scorned. The sheer fact is that within the space of a few your body is going to alter dramatically. So it makes practical sense that your wardrobe will need to change accordingly to cope with the transformation.

The temptation here is to resolve yourself to the fact that you will spend the next nine months engulfed in the clutches of a floral patterned smock dress and that any allusions of style or elegance will disappear out the window faster than you can say ‘spanx’. But this needn’t be the case. More and more the best stores on the high street (probably the ones you assumed you’d bid farewell to for a while) are offering some seriously stylish maternity collections to keep you feeling on trend and like yourself while you’re expecting.

Here is our pick of the top 3 stores to check out for the best affordable maternity wear.

ASOS

Maternity Skater Dress in Print, £28.00 Maternity Blazer In Geo With Contrast Lapel, £45.00

Topshop 

Maternity Pasha Cami, £18.00, Maternity Spot Sweater, £30.00

Isabella Oliver

Layering Scoop Maternity Top, £55.00, Libby Maternity Tunic, £89.00

One final thing to bare in mind when shopping for your hot new maternity wardrobe is that forking out a small fortune is never an option. After all, nine months down the line, won’t be fitting so well wither. So be sure to preserve those pennies with all the latest offers and discounts from MyVoucerCodes.

Statement jewellery is considered a notoriously tricky trend to pull off encouraging questions like: “What do I wear it with?” and “Is it acceptable to wear two statement pieces at together?” Here at MyVoucherCodes we’ve decided to give you an introduction to a few different ways of rocking statement necklaces plus some handy hints – so that you don’t look like you’ve dragged some of mum’s old jewellery out of your childhood dressing up box. Give it a go and may the power of the statement necklace be with you!

The common misconception that you need a giraffe-like neck to wear a statement necklace is exactly that – a common misconception! They can attract attention to your great bits (i.e. a bit of cheeky cleavage) and draw the eyes away from those areas of your body you’d rather forget about (i.e. that post-Easter egg tummy).

There’s a statement necklace for every style and occasion, here are just a handful…

The Everyday

Whether it’s coffee with the girls or a Sunday roast with the family a statement necklace is always welcome! Pair a bold, slightly edgy number with a simple denim shirt for a chilled yet stylish look.

Pretty Tough Statement Necklace – £50 at ASOS (left); Women’s Denim Cropped Long-Sleeve Shirt – £19.90 at UNIQLO (right)

Rule to remember – button your shirt or blouse all the way to the top and then layer the necklace under the collar so it’s just peaking out for extra style Brownie points!

The Office

Don’t limit your statement-necklace-wearing to weekends and special occasions the workplace loves them too! They’re the perfect accessory for adding a pop of colour to a classic black dress.

Statement Blue and Orange Corded Chain and Facet Stone Round Necklace from the Mood by Jon Richard Range – £20 at Debenhams (left); Black Feather Ruth Dress – £120 at French Connection (right)

Rule to remember – when wearing a statement necklace it’s essential to keep the rest of your look simple and sleek!

The Special Occasion

Match your statement necklace to the “vibe” of your rendezvous. Got a dinner date? Team a girly peplum top with a slightly more understated necklace. Off to a party? Spice up a simple cami.

Journey Turquoise Tribal Statement Necklace by Martine Wester – £75 at House of Fraser (left); High Neck Textured Cami in White – £28 at Topshop (right)

Rule to remember – try to minimise distractions; let your necklace be the centre of attention by avoiding earrings and other unnecessary flair altogether!

Are you pleased to meet these statement necklace style ideas? Or would you rather not have been introduced? Let us know by leaving a comment below!

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