Sex on legs…or that is what we think of when we see these leggings and leather jacket combination from hot label Natalie B Coleman…it is not fashion for the faint-hearted or indeed a woman who is scared to vamp it up a bit...we love, love, love the collection and although the online store is almost cleared out, get clicking and get online to snap up the last few pieces left!

Our picks are definitely the gold lambskin leather bomber hoodie and the gold zoppied lambskin biker pants, priced at 950 and 600 euros (minus the sale!)…

Picture credits: all pictures taken from nataliebcoleman.bigcartel.com

We hope it has been worth the wait...a new face, a new month and we are back in form! Please click on the 'bombe du mois' button above to see more images form our shoot with newcomer to Dashing George, Shu.

There is nothing like fiery red to inspire the male side of the population. Nothing oozes more sex appeal and ignites Italian fashion fantasies like this signal colour. It is not lost on us, here at Dashing George HG, that this flag colour is used to excite the bull and get the Matador his victory in the ring…after all, aren’t we all matadors, and using our charms to claim our very own prize?

We have a totally red post today with our lust objects taken from our favourite online retailer at the moment, so take note and sit up and see our wonderful sale items…to view the enlarged pictures, simply click on the images below!

Celia crepe cross-front jumpsuit by Opening Ceremony, available on sale through modaoperandi.com for 235 dollars
http://tinyurl.com/qdvlumj

Red and silver dagger necklace by Ek Thongprasert, on sale through modaoperandi.com at 440 dollars
http://tinyurl.com/ks5qzyw

Glossy leather and suede platform wedges by Carven, selling on sale at 325 dollars through modaoperandi.com
http://tinyurl.com/nkdf7f5

Hand-beaded framed satin clutch by Sarah’s Bag, on sale at 490 dollars through modaoperandi.com
http://tinyurl.com/kczam6a

Picture credits: banner taken from onlyartimages.blogspot.com & all above taken from modaoperandi.com

If you are like us, then the last place you would want to be caught dead in, would be your standard department store. These are the stores with bad lighting and crazed mid-lunchers scrounging the rails for last-minute finds. These are the places where bored shoppers troll the aisles in the vague hope of finding a new blouse, or perfume to spice up the evening looming ahead. 

Well, let us present some evidence to show you that these very department stores can churn out wonderful pieces that will last a lot longer, due to their quality. From Marks&Spencer, the cornerstone of British department store concepts and at a first look, a bit conservative, we have a great selection of items that have definite Céline and even Stella McCartney appeal in their simple elegance…

Picture Credits: shopping bags banner taken from pinaymommyadreamer.com and all other images taken from marksandspencer.com

Bling is again on the rise…when the man of super cool, self-made music mogul, Jay Z started wearing his big bulky chains again, it created a ripple effect throughout the fashion scene. Music has always been a source of inspiration for fashion designers…think about the Gwen Stefani inspiration for the likes of Vivienne Westwood, or think about what Marky Mark did for those Calvin Klein briefs…and now we return to statement necklaces. 

Our model, spotted at work in Kloof Street, Cape Town, had a definite ‘wow’ effect with her necklace and we thank her for keeping the rest simple…lesson here ladies, only one piece at a time! We love the ‘almost not there’ makeup and also the simple, surprisingly elegant dress she teamed with her big brown eyes.

Take the glitz back into your day look with this great crystal and gold necklace, retailing at 35 pounds through next.co.uk
http://tinyurl.com/qdpqs84

or go a bit out on a limb with this cage effect choker from topshop.com, selling at 46 euros
http://tinyurl.com/k84z5ya

or go minimalistic with this white chunky chain necklace from riverisland.com, selling at 13 euros, it is indeed a steal!
http://tinyurl.com/n8ht5oo

Picture Credits: crystal necklace taken from next.co.uk, choker taken from topshop.com & white chain necklace taken from riverisland.com

There is nothing more classic in summer than the blue and white stripes we have come to love over the last few seasons. It is oh-so chic and care-free and we cannot put a foot wrong here…okay, so maybe this is a bit of an over-statement.

The trick here is not to limit yourself to using this look only at the beach. Go shopping in striped tees and enjoy the laid-back look of a long striped dress. This look resurfaces for air almost every year because it is both elegant (in that it involves just two basic colours) and relaxed (it makes you feel as though you are on holiday)…and it is so undeniably French that it makes a dull day shopping for groceries, suddenly a stroll along a distant Mediterranean beach!

Picture credits: banner taken from zazzle.com, dress taken from matchesfashion.com, trousers taken from stories.com, cami taken from dorothyperkins.com, jacket taken from outnet.com, t-shirt taken from hm.com & shoes taken from kurtgeiger.com

With enough colour to fill a landscape, our next model, spotted in the CBD of Cape Town, was a sight indeed with clashing colours and enough attitude to pull off this cocktail dress. It is not a look that is easy to work, as the half peplum in front can be unflattering, but, with THIS waist and these killer lashes, how could you not be charmed? We love the nod to Chanel with her LBB (little black bag) and her attention to colour is marvelous! We love the matching simple strapped sandal and the pink lipstick compliments the dress perfectly.

Want the same floral look? Then try this great little number from riverisland.com, selling at 80 pounds
http://tinyurl.com/knd5na4

and how about a boxy handbag? The look that is dominating almost all collections this season… then try this great basic from stories.com, selling at 125 euros
http://tinyurl.com/ksrlst9

don’t forget to inject some French into your fashion diet…try on these sandals by Chloé, selling at 475 euros through our much-loved online store, anitahass.com
http://tinyurl.com/lsrhq83

To view the images in larger format, simply click on them below...

Picture credits: Dress taken from riverisland.com, handbag taken from stories.com & sandals from anitahass.com

With Italy and Haiti as her roots and her upbringing in Rome, Stella Jean is as cosmopolitan as one can get…and in fashion circles, she is creating waves indeed. With the backing and promotion of Mr Armani himself (by allowing her to present her collection in his show space in Milan), she has the blessing of one the fashion giants.

She may not be formally trained, but like the other fashion greats, like Chanel, she pins her material on to mannequins and the rest is fashion history...only, she travels directly to the source for a collection. This year she traveled to Burkina Faso and came back, armed with locally produced fabric…this way she promotes the artisans in West Africa and also sources her basics ethically.

With an overabundance of styles and labels to choose from for swimwear, we have stumbled across her line of ethnic, bright styles for you to lounge and swim in…

Here are our top 3:
We love this Razza Hawaiian Bikini, available through modaoperandi.com, selling at 270 dollars
http://modaoperandi.com/stella-jean/r14/rtw-2349/item/mo-exclusive-razza-hawaiian-bikini-266500

and try this one from thecorner.com, selling at 215 euros
http://www.thecorner.com/it/donna/bikini_cod47156122vu.html

and one more retro, like this one, also from thecorner.com, selling at 260 euros
http://www.thecorner.com/it/donna/costume-intero_cod47156123dd.html

Photo credits: Advertisement as banner, taken from stellajean.it, photograph of Stella Jean by Jonathan Frantini, sourced through fashion.telegraph.co.uk and bikini photographs taken from modaoperandi.com & thecorner.com

There is an air of Valentino surrounding our next model we spotted in the CBD in Cape Town…the allure of crochet and the lightness of white makes one think of hot days near azure beaches and we were mesmerized! We love the lack of jewels and the simple use of tan leather to keep this look so wonderfully grounded. The bright red lips add even more romance, but with a sex appeal that does not go unnoticed.

We found a similar bag for all you fashion-hungry out there…try this fringed suede bag , available through zara.com, at under 90 euros
http://tinyurl.com/p7cr4ov

and add some french to your summer with this amazing Isabel Marant Obira vintage ruffle ramie dress from matchesfashion.com, selling online at 520 euros…it has enough esprit to keep a flock of Italians lusting after you!
http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/191216

and finally, show your feet some love with these python peep toe pumps from Dries van Noten , selling at 480 pounds through brownsfashion.com
http://tinyurl.com/qclphys

Picture credits: bag taken from zara.com, dress taken from matchesfashion.com & shoes taken from brownsfashion.com