Archive for January, 2010

8 January 2010: 12:23

Celebrity Trend: Faux Fur

A celeb trend that’s wearable is a rare thing of wonder, but that’s exactly what the faux fur coat trend is!

Stars such as Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham and Kate Hudson have all been spotted out and about keeping warm and snugly in their faux fur buys. It’s a look that has filtered down into the high street as well, meaning you can snap up a slice of A-list luxe at a fraction of the price.

It’s the perfect cover up – especially with all this snow – and what’s more, you’ll probably be able to pick up a fur number in the sales. We’ve found a great black faux fur (see below) at Debenhams, reduced from £49 to £35.

Both Kate Moss and Victoria Beckham favour the more natural hue of coat, such as this Topshop number (middle). However, we think you can’t go wrong with black. If you don’t want to go the whole faux fur coat hog, don a furry gillet, which looks great when clashed with a cutesy print dress.

L-R: Black gilet, Warehouse; Brown coat, Topshop; Black coat, Debenhams

The key to wearing this look successfully is to keep the rest of your look simple. With so much volume up top, it’s also wise to keep the bottom half slim in skinny jeans or leggings. And finally, remember to keep it fake – real fur is not cool and if the faux variety is good enough for the likes of Ms Moss, then it’s good enough for us!

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7 January 2010: 09:15

Jill Sander’s New Season at UNIQLO

+J, the new fashion collection, designed by Jil Sander for Uniqlo, was so successful when it was first released in October 2009, that it’s back for a brand new season.

The Spring/Summer 2010 Collection launches in the UK on 7 January 2010. The new collection launches in 4 stores in London, including Westfield London, and will also be available online – which is great for those of us who can’t get to the big smoke.

This season introduces fresh perspectives on volume, teamed with perfect harmony in fibre, colour, optics, and touch. The collection, which contains pastel hues, pearly reflections, and chalked out acids, is the perfect post-Christmas boost, with prices starting at the very reasonable £12.99.

So when you’re out and about (or in and online) and shopping for those post-Christmas bargains, don’t forget to check out +J at Uniqlo for great designer clothes at high street prices.

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6 January 2010: 13:11

The Hottest Beauty Trends For 2010

Being such fashion forward types, we’re already thinking about Spring/Summer and what will be in vogue – well, it beats being cold and miserable!

If you’re too nervous to try next season’s fashion treats already though, why not dip your toe into Spring/Summer 2010 with some simple beauty updates? We’ve found our favourite looks from the catwalk shows, which will mean you’re one step ahead of the beauty pack.

First up is luminous skin. Great skin is something that never goes out of fashion but it appeared on several catwalk shows including the Calvin Klein Spring/Summer show. British make-up artist Pat McGrath created the glowing looks with CoverGirl cosmetics (not available in the UK) but we love MAC’s Strobe Liquid (£21) for that healthy, gorgeous glow.

To go with that glow, the big beauty trend for Spring/Summer is natural lipstick, as seen on the models at the Caroline Herrera show. We love L’Oreal’s Made For Me Natural range – it has a shade of nude suitable for every skin type, and is available from both Superdrug and Boots.

At the other extreme of the make-up scale, we’ll be sporting pink eye shadow as seen at the Galliano and Diane Von Furstenberg shows. It is a trifle scary, especially compared to the natural brown and greys, which have been in vogue for so long, but it definitely helps make a statement. Start off gently and add more colour as your confidence grows! Our favourite shade is Urban Decay’s Hot Pink (£13.50), available to buy from House Of Fraser.

Of course, beauty isn’t just about the face. There were lots of complicated up-dos and braids on the Spring/Summer catwalk, but our favourite hair trend is possibly also the easiest – and great for all hair lengths. Marios Schwab sent his models down the runway with slicked back hair, creating a strong, simple style. To achieve this look, choose a shine infused product such as MOP’s Glisten high shine pomade, £10.95, from Debenhams. A good comb is also essential for this look – we like Boots Salon Performance Tail Comb, a bargain at £2.10.

Finally, if you’re looking for a way to add a touch of glamour to your look, why not try some nail art? It’s huge with celebrities such as Katy Perry and Rihanna and is a great way to stand out from the crowd. If you can’t afford a trip to a nail bar such as Wah Nails, then do-it-yourself with these fabulous nail art stickers, £2.99 from Boots. Just stick on and go!

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1 January 2010: 09:15

The Best Of The Sales: Top Men’s Picks

It’s not just us ladies that love a sale, we know you men do too – but we also know you hate the hassle of shopping, so we’ve done the hard work for you.  Just print out our top five sale picks, head to the shops and buy!

The All Saints sale is always a good one for great bargains. From fabulous jeans to leather jackets, there’s something for everyone. We think this parka is one of the best bargains to be had, as it’s been reduced by 50% to £90.
Cardigans are still de rigeur for the fashionable boy around town and we really love this navy toggle one from Topman – not only will it look great with jeans, but it’s down from £30 to the very reasonable £15.
We know that you men share our obsession with footwear – you just prefer yours to be of the trainer variety. All trainer officiandos are going to want to snap up these Adidas Superstar check shoes from Schuh – reduced to £35.

Keep the cold at bay and look stylish with this stripe beanie from Burton. At £4, you can afford to buy yourself one for every day of the week!

The sales are a great time to buy classic items such as jeans. Bench has a great selection in their sale at the moment, like these Camden straight leg jeans, now reduced to £28.

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