Archive for the 'Fashion' Category
Thursday, March 27th, 2008
Everyone likes to be fashionably dressed, but the new trend for this summer might not be one for the masses – Hammer pants. Named after 80s rapper MC Hammer who famously danced in them to tunes such as Can’t Touch This and Pray, Hammer pants are harem, belly dancer style trousers with a baggy, saggy crotch. The outlandish style of pants had been in the fashion wilderness, but is now enjoying a comeback. They come in various lengths, ranging from knee-length shorts to full-on trousers and different degrees of bagginess.
Such options are in place to help customize the Hammer look to your body shape, but such ballooned clothing might still remain the domain of the most fashion experimental among us. If you like the sound of Hammer pants check out the range at La Redoute (the soft grey harem pants in white, picture above cost £27) or ASOS (Diesel, £50).
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Wednesday, March 19th, 2008
A new website has come to my attention called Fashionspace.com. This website is a website where you can buy, sell, swap and chat about fashion along with other exciting things to look at such as fashion event listings and fashion news.
Everything is welcome to be sold, bought or swapped including your second hand clothing, vintage wear or your independent designed clothing if you have any. What’s more exciting than that? It’s free! Free to list items, free to register and free to set up shop. Choose to shop and sell under categories such as art, accessories, bags, health and beauty and clothes to name a few.
Visit Fashion Space online to see what I’m talking about and register for free.
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Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
Love Top Shop? Love Kate Moss? Well good news ladies, as today the supermodel launches her fifth clothing range for the high street chain. The vibe seems to be one of tea dresses and gypsy styles as inspired by the star’s wardrobe. In support of this range is the more expensive and seemingly upmarket Kate Moss Premium range which, through more detailing in embroidery and beading, is asking upwards of £100 for a flapper style dress.
The Oxford Street store looked quite deserted this morning as the items first went on sale compared to Moss’ first launch for Top Shop last year, and speculation mounts that with up and coming stars such as Agyness Deyn Moss might consider retiring soon. But before she waves farewell to the catwalks forever, get yourself down to your local Topshop or visit the website to see which boho pieces suit your budget!
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Thursday, February 21st, 2008
The new collection for MAC make up follows the long line of successful and edgy looks the famous brand has consistanly released.
The said new collection is titled the N Collection/Colour, described on the companies website as ‘seductive and ripe for scandal’. That being said it’s a statement that is true. The new line takes pale pink and natural shades to new levels. Think pale skin with a light coloured sheen on your cheeks, pale eyeshadow and neutral gossy lips. Then follow up this look with dark eyes for full on sex appeal.
The MAC N Collection/Colour is availble in MAC stores and on the MAC website.
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Monday, February 11th, 2008
Earrings can make you go from plain and simple to dazzling diva and these Lee Angel Lucy Chandelier earrings are no exception.
These Anthratcite chandelier droplet earrings have diamante encrusted octagonal links at top and teardrop shaped droplets at the base. There sparkly, glittering and cute and would make the perfect gift for birthday, Christmas or even Valentines day which is just around the corner.
Get your Lee Angel Lucy Chandelier earrings from Net A Porter costing £90 or get your loved one too. Remember the bigger the better!
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Saturday, February 9th, 2008
It must be that Valentines feeling that’s in the air as I’ve got hearts on my mind!! It’s now just days to go before we celebrate being with that someone special, so what better way for our other halves to show how much we mean to them by presenting us with this ultra cute coin purse.
It’s the perfect luxury pressie, with jewel hard wearing leather for the exterior and contrasting signature soft-suede for the lining. It even has a high quality Swiss made gold/silver zip closure. It’s the perfect size to keep loose change in and will certainly be a welcome addition to my handbag.
Well I think Aspinal of London have definitely found an easy route to my heart with these beauties. You even have a choice of 4 colours including pink, purple and blue and cost £35.00 - why not go for one of each!! They could even double up a little party clutch - very cute!!
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Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Styleshake is a bespoke fashion brand that allows lovely ladies like ourselves to create our own individual and inspiring dress design and the opportunity to then share it with the creative community.
It’s a perfect site for us Stella McCartney wannabes. This is the chance you have been waiting for, to become a fashion designer!! All you need is a computer. Step into the design studio and create what you have always desired and the best bit is once you have created you master piece, just click ‘buy’ and it will arrive on your doorstep 10 days later.
In the design studio choose from a variety of coloured materials in either cotton or silk and then let the creation begin. You start with the upper bodice of the dress and design each piece right down to the trimmings you require. It’s a true means for self expression with over 15,000 different combinations to choose from
So if you fancy yourself as a bit of a fashion designer then click on www.styleshake.com and let your creative side go wild!!
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Thursday, February 7th, 2008
Nothing makes an outfit more girly and cuter than a headband, especially this Miu Miu jewel embellished headband. The hair accessory can often make an outfit ten times more spectacular than it is and this Miu Miu one will certainly achieve that.
The gorgeous hair accessory is black and satin with multi coloured jewel embellishment on one side. Glam up a hair-up do with the head band on a sophisticated evening out or wear with a cute cardigan and trouser combo for a feminine chic look.
Get yours at Net A Porter costing a mere £110, I know expensive but it is Miu Miu!
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Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
If you want the classic trend look this season then simply get yourself a tanned bag!! Anybody who’s anybody is clambering on to the tan bag trend including the likes of Mary Kate Olsen and Liv Tyler.
The key to the tanned bag is to buy one that’s big enough to fit all your day to night belongings in such as killer heels. The tanned bag is great for that hitting the bar straight from scenario. You should try and stick to the worn tan leather look and if you choose a more classic style be sure to mix with quirkier outfits.
Depending on what style bag you opt for, you could think about customising it to make it truly yours and yours alone. For instance Alexa Chung has decided to carry her tan bag around on a guitar strap - whatever takes your fancy I guess!!
A great example of this seasons tanned bag is this ASOS Premium Pocket Leather Bag. It has the type of strap that be customised, its big enough for all your belongings and it’s leather!! It could be all yours for £45.00 at www.asos.com.
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Sunday, January 27th, 2008
Shopping for underwear is always a lot of fun. I am a massive Victoria’s Secret fan so when I visited the states I stocked up on some of the funky printed low rise hipster knickers they stock but now I’m going Juicy mad.
The cute set of three multicoloured boy short style knickers are comfortable and stylish, a great new addition to the underwear drawer. Each boy short comes packaged as a cupcake, with a ‘fun logo’ on both the front and backs of the pants and have a logo embossed elasticated waistband.
Get your self some comfy couture at Net-A-Porter costing £43 for the set of three pants.
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Sunday, January 27th, 2008
Thankfully, the winter months are slowly leaving us but it’s still freezing and Britain’s weather is rarely pleasant so investing in an overdue bath robe is on the cards for me.
Juicy Couture has a fabulous baby pink hooded velour robe at the moment available at Net-A-Porter. The warm cosy tiered designed gown has a gold embroidered crest on the front, cotton lining and ties round the waist in to a lovely bow. The famous brand can do no wrong at the moment and have just launched a fabulous new fragrance. Even if its not for you it would make a great gift!
Invest in the winter warming, Juicy Couture Pink Hooded Velour Gown at Net-A-Porter priced at £122.
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Sunday, January 27th, 2008
Accessorizing is great! You can always make an outfit ten times better with the right accessory and Swarovski rules in accomplishing this.
This Tom Binn’s Swarovski cuff is resplendent! Imagine the clear floral burst Swarovski crystal embellished cuff on your perfectly polished arm that casually slips on and off. The glamorous accessory would look stunning alone with a simple yet gorgeous plain black dress. Apply your best smoky eye make up, some glossy lippy, lengthen your legs with black stilettos and finally add a clutch and you’ve got your self a chic outfit for the evening. Just make sure you don’t loose it after too much champagne!
Get your beautiful Swarovski Cuff at Net-A-Porter priced at £540.
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Thursday, January 24th, 2008
Forget your long fitting winter blazer, this season is all about the cropped version in both length and arms.
To be able to pull this style off and be able to identify this trend, shape is the key!! The bottom of the jacket should sit a couple of inches lower than your waist and it’s probably best to steer clear of unflattering double-breasted cuts.
This great new spring style with look very stylish with simple jeans and a tee, however a coloured jacket would also look adorable over the bright spring outfits that appearing on the high street.
I have managed to locate this more classic looking cropped jacket available from Topshop. The great thing is that there’s not much chance of you mistaking it for a normal jacket as its actually called a shrunken blazer. It’s £50.00 and available on line or in store.
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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008
It appears the shade to be seen in at the moment is bright citrus orange and of course it’s the celebs that started the trend and have bought it to the high street - after all not much chance of them escaping paps in such a vibrant and bold colour.
As you can imagine, orange is by no means an easy colour to wear and pull off. I think the key here is to use the colour as a highlighting accessory in the form of a belt, bag or shoes. If you are brave enough to bear all and go for an orange frock then keep accessories to a minimum.
Whatever you do, do not wear this shade near any form heavily fake tanned skin - if you didn’t look like you had been tangoed before, you certainly will if this colour goes anywhere near you.
When searching the high street to see what orange goodies they had to offer, I came across these great shoes from www.brantano.co.uk. They are cheap as well at just £ 12.00 - perfect way to start my orange collection.
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Wednesday, January 16th, 2008
These new shoes created by French Sole are fab!!
For all us BFG’s (big footed girls) out there, our prayers have been answered. French Sole have created a new range - Pirouette and it is exclusively for sizes 9-11.
Finally I hear you all cry, a decent shoe range in extra sizes. For me, high street stores only seem to sell the worst looking shoes ever in bigger sizes and even then they don’t go past a nine. It’s about time someone thought of designing nice fashionable shoes for those of us who have not been blessed with an average size 6 foot.
You can check out what beauties they have to offer at www.pirouetteshoes.com where you can order a catalogue. The shoes are great, price not so great. You are looking at around £65 per pair. Perhaps one day my fellow BFG’s we will be able to have big cheap shoes - keep dreaming ay!!!
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