♡ Femme Fatale - Winter Chic ♡

Dark, dangerous and alluring is what you want to create this winter! My inspiration for creating sultry seductress style is always a mix od modern and the vintage greats such as Dita Von Teese, Marlene Dietrich, Lauren Bacall and Bettie Page when recreating the look.  Ultimately, the key to any seductress look is of course  chicness, with the right amount of seduction. For me this has to include a great coat or trench, leather gloves, high heels, along with the perfect dress or skirt and top combo to create the look. 

Most importantly, wear what works better for your figure, if you're very slim or have an athletic physique use a waist belt to add curves with a dress or on your coat, trenches are great. If you already have plenty of curves belts are also great for emphasising and accentuating your waist. A chic pencil skirt and shirt combo looks fantastic too; whatever suits your figure best go for, wear what you feel most comfortable in and you’ll look fabulous and as long as it's teamed with the chic trench coat, heels, some leather gloves and red lippy, you’re ready to go!   

Primark/Penneys, Forever 21, H&M, New Look, TK Maxx, for those of you in the UK or Ireland have a fantastic range available to create seductress inspired budget pieces. If you're in the United States check out Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, Target, H&M. I swear by shopping on eBay you can find loads of pieces at bargain prices and the choice is amazing too. For those of you like me who love to shop online, here are some recommendations of some really great stores for everything you'll need to create the perfect chic seductress look. 

For leather gloves check out: lightinthebox, eBay, Amazon, GreatLookz, Net-a-Porter, Esty, Forzieri and Leather Gloves Online they all have a great varities available from wrist to Opera length gloves. For the perfect classic trench or coat check out any of these stores: Deadly is the Female, Topshop, Burberry, Mocloth, eBay, Banana Republic, Lace Affair, Collectif, ASOS, Debenhams, Net-a-Porter, Warehouse, Nordstorm, Forever 21, Marks and Spencers and Esty. For the best heels, check out: Christian Louboutin, New Look, Pleaser USA, Banana Shoes, Elite Heels, Sinister Soles, Schuh, Office Shoes, Zara, Dorothy Perkins, Remix Vintage Shoes and Charlotte Olympia.

Some of the best beautifully fitted dresses, skirts, tops and shirts I've found are at: Pin Up Girl Clothing, Stop Staring, Deadly is the Female, Chic Star,  Blue Velvet Vintage, The Pretty Dress Company, Lady Jojo Boutique, Unique Vintage, Glamour Bunny, Net-a-Porter, Zara, Top Vintage, Emmy Designs, Bettie Page Clothing, Fashion Peep Shop, Red Dress Shoppe, Miss Mole and Collectif Clothing.  I'll be creating some vintage femme fatale/film nior looks to inspire you and hair and make-up to complete the look if you're in need of some inspiration for the party season plus where to buy all the products for gift/treat ideas. Until then, have a great week.   

Love,

The Chic Guide xp