“Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” Miranda Priestley’s famed catty retort from The Devil Wears Prada may live on in infamy, but its been proven false time and time again.

Fashion’s ongoing love affair with floral prints continues for 2013 with a myriad of designers offering up their take on the iconic pattern.

Dandelions bloom at Valentino; Dries Van Noten and Rochas picked chrysanthemums, while Bottega Veneta scattered silk marguerite daisies on a V-neck dress.

This season’s ‘modern floral’ is above all chic and strong, with prints giving covered up looks a romantic fairy-tale spin.

Taking inspiration from this, here at Fashion Pony we’ve chosen our 3 avourite hot house floral pieces to bring a touch of flower power to your wardrobe…

Modern Floral Pick No.1

Blue Floral Dress, £55 by our newest resident designer label, Dazarockz. Piling accessories onto these striking florals is like stuffing an arrangement of peonies with baby’s breath and ferns; the prints are edgy, so stay away from anything too pretty accessory-wise — we have styled this dress with some tough multi-chain metal epaulets.

Blue Floral Dress by independent label Dazarockz, £55

Modern Floral Pick No.2

Pink Rose Skirt, £35. Shown here with our matching Detachable Rose Peter Pan Collar, £12 – it’s an oh-so-simple way to add a touch of floral to your outfit! Just wear over a plain white tee – as we have here – for a blooming beautiful look. The outfit is finished to perfection with some gorgeous shoes from Daniel Footwear.

Pink Rose Skirt from independent label Dazarockz, £35. Shoes courtesy of Daniel Footwear.

Modern Floral Pick No.3

Blue Toile Dress, £55. Fantastically versatile, this cute floral dress features the very ‘IT’ Toile print that is all over the catwalks at the moment. Dress it up with a cream fascinator from Milliflorae, colour-pop red clutch and a pair of statement red heels – such as this striking pair, again courtesy of Daniel Footwear - and it’s perfect for weddings, christenings and garden parties. Throw on some flats and an over the shoulder satchel and it’s your chic lazy Sunday outfit sorted!

Blue Toile Dress from independent label Dazarockz £55.00. Shoes courtesy of Daniel Footwear.

Florals are all about having fun with fashion and embracing the joy and romance of spring. Perhaps this is why the floral trend is one that just won’t go away!

Visit Fashion Pony for even more fabulous floral treats…

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We excitedly welcome to Fashion Pony the fantastic new Cruise Collection from the Dancing Dolls UK: ’No grey area’!

'Chat to my back' Dress, £75

In this new Cruise Collection, Dancing Dolls UK work a prodominently black and white palette combined with a few bright flashes of colour, to create a strong and uncompromising collection.

Monochrome is bang on trend and ALL over the high street this season, so you can tick the trend box (yey) whilst also ensuring that you are wearing a limited edition, designer piece that can’t be found on the high street (double yey)!

Limited Edition 'Francessa' Dress, £95

By working with such powerful staple colours, this stunning monochrome collection has a sharpness of clarity that gives an undeniable feeling of empowerment – giving the wearer a confidence so Beyonce-like in it’s power that you’ll be saying ‘Bow Down Bitches’ as you strut your fashionista stuff.

Staying true to the slogan of Dancing Dolls UK; ‘Where the back is the the new cleavage…’, dare to bare in the most sexy-yet-sophisticated way, with the cowl dropped back of the ‘Darcy’ top and strong criss-cross lines of the ‘Chat to ma back’ body con dress that brings sexy back in a way that only the metroplolitan and uncompromising designs of this top UK label can!

This collection is strong, powerful and hones in on the distinctly urban chic attitude within the brand.

The designer behind the brand, Paulinah says: “I always feel the need to reinforce what the brand is about…. This collection is designed to disspell any queries of what the label is about and the expectations of what people percieve from DDUK. The collection simply states: This is who we are- this what we do: no regrets, no apologies.”

CHECK OUT ‘NO GREY AREA’ ONLINE AT FASHION PONY NOW!

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Here’s a round up of what’s hot right now in trend-land. “I knew that” you might say… But I bet what you didn’t know is that you know you can get your trend fix whilst ALSO standing out from the crowd in your own individual style…

How? Simply pick your favourite trend, then get it from Fashion Pony – where up-and-coming independent designers create their own unique take on the catwalk. All pieces are limited edition so you can be confident that you won’t be turning up in the same identikit top/dress/jacket as all your friends!

Yes, you can be on-trend and be an individual… without the high-end designer price tag!

Take a look below to see what’s lighting up online, and then visit www.fashionpony.co.uk to shop the exact pieces shown.

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New year, new wardrobe! Check out the best fashion buys from the hottest new fashion designers – and pick up a limited edition, exclusive designer piece to start your 2013 in style!

The FP team shares their current top picks…

1. The Hex Necklace by Belles Bejewelled, £25

Hex Necklace, £25

Hexagon Pendant on a long chain, featuring retro feel black and brown blocks.

We love the quirky cool look this stunning necklace gives give any outfit.

Plus it’s ethically made from responsibly sourced materials.

From eminent up-and-coming independent designer Belles Bejewelled.

2. Dancing Dolls ‘Enigma’ Jumpsuit, £95

Enigma Jumpsuit, £95

Day time or night out, look uber-stylish in this Navy Hooded jumpsuit by independent label Dancing Dolls UK.

With full length trousers (pictured rolled for effect), pocket detail to front and zip detail to centre it’s flattering fit that exudes confidence. It’s a look that struts!

The Dancing Dolls label gives a whole new meaning to ‘urban chic’ with its sexy, fearless and unique creations. Join the revolution!

3. ‘Voltar’ Top, £60 & 4. ‘Lorette L’ Leggings from Klue by Kelly-Ann

Voltar Top, £60 with Lorette L Leggings, £50

A stunning combination, from the ‘Noir Noir’ Collection from Vogue-featured top independent designer Klue by Kelly-Ann.

These black leggings with mesh panels are possibly the sexiest leggings we’ve ever seen – perfect to give you that ‘don’t mess with me’ vibe.

Pair with the gorgeous Voltar crop top with it’s ruffle shoulder detail, it is THE statement winter party piece.

We heart them both! That’s why they are our 3rd and 4th pick of today’s ‘just gotta have it’ pieces.

5. Wool Cape by Antiform, £95

Aniform Wool Cape, £95

Out final pick is part of the Antiform ‘Metallic Range’ exclusively designed for Fashion Pony. This real Wool Cape is a stand-out transitional piece that will take you effortlessly from Winter to Spring.

Featuring a Yorkshire tweed panel, an ethically sourced recycled metallic leather strap fastening and a vintage piping trim, this is an investment piece that that will look amazing year after year.

Antiform is a forward thinking fashion company that produces womenswear from high quality upcycled materials. An independent brand to watch!

So that’s it; our must have selection of the moment! Love independent designer fashion? Want more?

Check out the full collections from these featured designers, PLUS collections from the rest of the top emerging designers, online now at Fashionpony.co.uk.

Love the Fashion Pony team xxx

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Burrr its cold outside and getting colder and here at fashionpony.co.uk it is no different, however our ‘ice’ comes in the form of Dainty Damsel, a new and very hot brand.

We are not the only ones who think so, a number of celebrities have been seen wearing these stunning pieces… such as Chelsee Healy from Waterloo Road, Nicola Mclean, TOWIE‘s Lucy Mecklenburgh and Emmerdale‘s Gemma Oaten (Rachel).

Nicola McLean wearing Dainty Damsel Skull Necklace

We’ve had a lot of attention after Nicola Mclean choose ‘Dainty Damsel’ to wear on Celebrity Come Dine with Me. Across the 4 nights, Nicola McLean wore the Large Skull Necklace, Two Skull Ring, Single Skull Studs and our Leopard Head Ring in Black!

Ice! Isn’t winter fabulous.

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