Patterned Tights - If it's good enough for royalty...

One of this winter's hottest trends in hosiery is patterned tights. Lacy and net tights seem to be proving the most popular patterned pantyhose among our Essex'ee Legs customers. After the chic and sophisticated Carole Middleton (AKA The Duchess of Cambridges' mother) was spotted out and about, parading her patterned pins at the beginning of January, we know that this hosiery trend is here to stay!

We spied Kate's love of hosiery a long time ago, but the all of the Middleton ladies; Kate, her sister Pippa and her mum Carole, are famously the epitome of understated and chic, glamour. Always perfectly polished from head to toe, they never put a  fashion foot wrong and are more often, than not, showing us all how to wear the latest hosiery trends.

Follow Carole's lead and take a subtle but stylish approach to the patterned pantyhose trend with these pretty and feminine Jonathan Aston Floral Net Tights.

These floral tights make the perfect understated style impact that the Middleton's love! The delicate detail on the floral pantyhose is perfect for daytime chic, with a difference, or the flower tights would also add instant glamour to a cocktail dress too.

Have a browse online to find and abundance of other patterned styles for your winter wardrobe! You'll find the rest of the Middleton trio's other hosiery styles too!

Victoria x

Photo credits Daily Mail, Glamour Magazine and NYmag-
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2538167/Statement-tights-Carole-Middletons-perfectly-patterned-pins.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1381335/Royal-Wedding-2011-Kate-Middletons-sister-Pippa-loves-limelight.html
http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/fashion/who-wore-it-best/2011/02/kate-middleton-same-temperley-dress-kerry-washington
http://nymag.com/thecut/2013/04/k-mids-baby-bump-gets-bedecked-in-gold-daisies/slideshow/2012/07/30/kate_middleton_lookbook/

It's Time to Face the Music! Be prepared with our Festive Fashion Five!

Party season has well and truly arrived and we are all looking for that perfect party outfit. Whether you're invited to a ball, a work Christmas function, xmas drinks with the girls, a new years eve party, or you just want something special for Christmas day - Essex'ee Legs is the place to find that little extra, dazzling touch that the coming weeks require. 

Party tights are sure to make a glamorous statement that will set off any outfit. So in honour of the glitz and glam of the most wonderful time of the year, we will post a new evening outfit everyday this week to inspire ourselves and hopefully you guys too! Our five outfits will consist of some beautiful fashion finds available now from the High Street and will also feature the best of our party hosiery!

The Glitter Ball - Featuring Jonathan Aston Mimi Tights 

Embrace the glitter of the season and shine bright in this stunning ensemble...perfect for Christmas drinks and festive parties.

Where to shop the items-

The floral tights £14- Essex'ee Legs  

The glitter skirt £62- MANGO

The top £29- Ted Baker

The bag £45- Karen Millen at Asos

The earrings £65- Libby J London

These versatile flower tights are sultry, feminine and add that something special, to make an already great look really standout.  

Drop by tomorrow to continue our #FestiveFashionFive!

Victoria x 

Cocktails and Afternoon Tea!



Anne received some amazing presents for her birthday this year and among them was an indulgent afternoon tea at the Hilton Park Lane. I was lucky enough to be her plus one and we had been looking forward to it for weeks. Had there not been a 30 degree heatwave last Thursday (not that we're complaining!!) Anne had planned to wear her dress with heels and Trasparenze Casting Tights, the angelic way of course!! If you recall my Angel or Devil blog about these flower tights, then you understand what I mean ;) So, although the weather did not permit hosiery, we had such a brilliant day, so I wanted to share it with you anyway...

As the weather reports were threatening that this was the last time we would see the sun until next spring, pre afternoon tea cocktails on Sushi Samba's roof top bar were a must.

After traumatising Anne by not warning her about the incredibly fast ascent up to the bar on the 38th floor, she was soon happy again. We sat down with our freshly mixed cocktail, taking in the stunning views of the London skyline.

With the highest outdoor terraces in London, the bar offers breathtaking views of the Gherkin, St Pauls Cathedral and the Thames to the west, plus the Olympic park and beyond to the east.

After shooting back down in the scenic lift, we headed over to Mayfair for our afternoon tea. This was no ordinary afternoon tea, it was a chocoholics afternoon tea... 

After champagne and sandwiches they wheeled out this tower of goodies.

It was chocolate heaven!

Chocolate chip scones with clotted cream and a light and fluffy chocolate spread, chocolate torte, mini muffins with gooey chocolate centers, macaroons, cheesecake and more...

Once we could move again we walked some of the calories off in Hyde Park.

A perfect end to a perfect day :)

Next on my wishlist for afternoon tea is the Sanderson Hotel. They invite you to 'tumble down the rabbit hole' and enjoy a mad hatters afternoon tea with all sorts of weird and wonderful surprises...

Check out our polyvore page to shop my dream outfit, complete with pretty Jonathan Aston lace tights, if I were ever lucky enough to go to the Sanderson.

Angel or Devil?

As the weekend is almost here, why not treat yourself to some saucy Trasparenze Casting Tights, to celebrate! Due to the delicate flower detailing, the suspender tights can be worn to suit two styles - elegant and pretty OR sexy and sophisticated. Reveal as little or as much of the flower tights as you wish depending on your mood... Will you be an angel or a devil this weekend?!

The suspender pantyhose are available now at Essex'ee Legs. To shop the whole look view our polyvore page.

Happy Friday!

Trasparenze Casting Tights

     

Flower Tights

From the popular JA One Size Collection these flower tights are bang on trend at the moment. With so much pretty and feminine fashion around at the moment, floral hosiery is proving very popular.

A breathe of fresh air from best selling brand, Jonathan Aston, this flower pantyhose has a timeless appeal.

Stunning sheer floral hosiery with trellis pattern all the way up the legs.

JA is a unique collection of hosiery keeping up to date with the latest fashion in leg wear, and at an affordable price. Jonathan Aston Trellis Flower Tights are One Size: for Height Up To 5'10", and Hips Up To 42"