The Ladies Who Lunch Look

Ladies Who Lunch by BradshawsCloset featuring Dorothy Perkins heels & wedges

It won't be long now before we're tucking into all those lovely chocolate eggs! Having had chocolate for breakfast and elevenses however it seems only fitting that we balance our act of gluttony with an act of grace and go for an elegant lunch with the family. Of course, looking dignified with that much saturated fat inside you can be tricky, so you're going to have to let fashion do all the hard work for you!


The Ladies Who Lunch look is the epitome of chastity, a sort of under-stated bridal look that is classy through and through. Start with a white fitted jacket with nice feminine lines. This tailored jacket from Mango is just the job. It only costs £45 and the tie in waist will do wonders for your silhouette.


Team your jacket with a white flowing skirt, ivory vest and a pair of these little beauties from Dorothy Perkins. These really are the most versatile of shoes withe their neutral shade and cute cross band buckle. The heel is mid-height so they are practical but the slight platform gives them an on-trend edge. They are currently on sale for £28.00.


Once you have your whiter than white canvas all you have to do is accessorize it up to the hilt. I recommend pearls, dusky pink corsages and diamante brooches to keep it classic. If you want to do something a bit different however this ruffle detail parasol will certainly set you apart from the crowd. Brace yourselves for the price because at £107.66 from Brollies Galore this is without doubt an investment piece that you will need to take tender loving care of. If you can't quite stretch to that for such an obscure item you can of course pick up low-cost versions on the likes of ebay or opt for a pair of white lace gloves instead which are just as chic and very cheap.

The Fashion Feed: Follow the White Rabbit - An Easter Special!

Easter Special by BradshawsCloset on Polyvore.com

As if the promise of chocolate eggs wasn't enough, this year Easter Sunday is going stylish with big flowers, baskets and bunnies to boot!

Become a Basket Case. Enjoy country chic at it's best with this adorable floral basket from Accessorize. Although Easter Sunday is an excellent excuse to use it, it is the kind of item that is cute enough to last you all summer long. It's made from 100% straw to give you that authentic rustic look and will only set you back £10.00.

Get Creative With Corsages. Carrie Bradshaw may have been responsible for the corsage revival but fashionistas are increasingly finding new and inventive ways of using them to set off an outfit. Pin several corsages around the collar of a blouse, to a handbag or to the hem of a skirt for an instant customised look! Corsages are currently on sale in every size, shape and colour but we particularly like this over-sized blue version from Johnny Loves Rosie. It will cost you £50.00 but it will also last you a long time because all of their items are very well made. If you're on a budget you can pick up smaller corsages at Primark, H & M and New Look at more reasonable prices.

Follow the Pink Rabbit. Playboy Bunny jewelery is tacky and we're not going to deny that but in the spirit of Easter Sunday we've hunted down the perfect Playboy bunny bling ring. It comes in pink and is so sparkly, it's the only item of jewellery you will need. Wear it with your tongue firmly in your cheek in the Bradshaw I-wear-gangster-style-jewellery-for-fun fashion and you will totally get away with it. The ring costs just £18.00 from Littlewoods making it the perfect guilty pleasure!

Flower Power: Not Just for Hippys

Floral designs must always be handled with care. If you're not careful you can end up looking either like someone who got lost on their way to Woodstock or like a 1950s house wife. Carrie has always been a big fan of flower power as she sported a range of stunning over-sized corsages throughout the series and The Sex and the City movie has reignited the nation's love affair with flowers as Carrie was seen sporting a beautiful, deep green, oriental style dress in the opening sequence.

The key note with floral designs is to be bold with the pattern but to keep the lines sexy. If you're going for a dress make sure it emphasises your silhouette by pulling you in at the middle and accentuating your curves at both the top and the bottom. If you're going for a skirt make sure that it's either just below the knee or to the floor - nothing says stay-at-home mum like a skirt that's wafting around your calves. Unless you have Sarah Jessica Parker's I-can-make-anything-look-fabulous body don't wear floral trousers. Keep it feminine and keep all your accessories plain so as not to clash with the main focus of your outfit which should be the flowers.

If you're opting for a corsage the good news is that Dorothy Perkins are stocking them this season in a range of styles and designs. Some original and quirkier designs can also be found on ebay. I picked up this gorgeous one-off piece from boutique apparel. When it comes to corsages it's a case of the bigger, the better but you might want to opt for colours such as red, black and white so you can mix and match them with more outfits. It can be the perfect accessory for an evening gown or even sprouse up a jeans and shirt combo. However you choose to exude flower power do it with pride!