Embellishment was scattered across all the heavyweight labels this season. The most memorable was Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, leading the pack with a candy store of the most glamorous jewel-encrusted dresses
All from Lanvin 020 7491 1839
Photographer: Jason Hetherington
Fashion editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Fashion assistant: Melanie Wilkinson
Hair and makeup: Juliana Sergot
Model: Erin Fee At Select
Photograph: Jason Hetherington
Regular readers will know we are big fans of two-in-one trends. Here's a real beauty: embellished meets maxi with a splash of ethnic traveller for good measure. We like. Lots
From marksandspencer.com
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We are loving the new Asos Black premium collection. The tribal metalwork gives a modern edge to embellishment, and ticks the two trend box. It's on our shopping list.
Asos Black from asos.com
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What could be more perfect for a holiday wardrobe? Wear with flat beaded sandals - tan optional
From frenchconnection.com
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The drape style is flattering for anyone with a stomach that isn't quite bikini-ready. The tones of this dress will carry you through next season too, working equally well with opaque tights and ankle boots
From allsaints.com
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This adorably pretty vintage-looking beaded dress is perfect for any summer evening. Remember to keep the shoes simple - we suggest a pale peep-toe stiletto
From missselfridge.com
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Sex and the City fever has struck us and we are bewitched by this beautiful and very Carrie dress. Perfect for dancing in fountains and sipping cosmopolitans
By 3.1 Philip Lim from net-a-porter.com
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Lanvin-inspired, this show-stopping dress is guaranteed to turn heads
From debenhams.com
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We feel Samantha from SATC would certainly covet this super-sexy number. The geometric, embellished lines are ultra-flattering on a curvy figure
From karenmillen.com
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We are having a bit of a maxidress moment on the Observer fashion desk. This is one of our favourites: Grecian-inspired from Warehouse
From warehouse.co.uk
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The matt gold sequins and beads give these gladiator sandals a well-travelled look. The pefect accessory for any maxidress
By Antik Batik from net-a-porter.com
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The stuff dreams are made of - and with a price tag more in keeping with a mortgage payment, that is probably where they will have to stay
By Christian Louboutin from net-a-porter.com
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We like the tough beauty of this stud and chain cuff - not too girlie and perfect to set off any LBD
From asos.com
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If you're more on team minimal than team embellished, why not opt for a cool edge with an emebellished earring?
From allsaints.com
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If wearing head-to-toe crystals is too OTT for you, try a small statement evening purse. There is something a bit Prada about this chandelier number by Karen Millen
From karenmillen.com
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Dazzle and sparkle in this 'notice me' ring, the perfect topping to any cocktail dress
Grayce by Molly Sims from matchesfashion.com
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