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That old reliable – monochrome – has identified itself as a key trend amongst the fashion-savvy. With the coming season being Spring Summer, there is a lightness to this look, as seen on the runway at Louis Vuitton S/S13 and on many a stylish celebrity.

Every month we invite fashion’s finest to edit their favourite shops, season collections and style and beauty tips to share with our readers as we invite them to become a WhatSheWears.ie Guest Editor. The “September Issue” is brought to you by Courtney Smith, a regular fixture on TV3’s Xpose.

This month we’re style staring at Erika Fox of retroflame.blogspot.co.uk. She is a Galway girl with a romantic and free-spirited sense of style and here she gives us an insight into Galway’s best boutiques and why the right shoes complete every ensemble.

When Victoria Beckham and a flock of celebrities who’ve worn her designs (pictured above) all opted for peplum whenever they needed to look ladylike and polished, we wanted to find out their go-to shopping destination to get the look. Hell, we even went so far as to find out how to get the look for less. Read on for all the details.

Would you like a nosey inside a fashion insider’s wardrobe? Then read this month’s Guest Editor piece to see what Laura Whiston of Whisty Blogs Dublin Fashion is sporting and shopping for …

I’ve heard that a peplum is one of the key trends for this spring summer, how can I wear it? I’d like to spend very little on this look and have it in a colour that easily goes with other items in my wardrobe.