Archive for February, 2010

8 February 2010: 15:37

Spring/Summer Preview: Debenhams

This week, we’ve had a sneak peek at the gorgeous new season range from Debenhams, and being the kind generous people we are, we thought we’d share a little glimpse with you.

From tropical bright maxi dresses to cute shorts for sightseeing, Debenhams is definitely going to be top of our holiday list this summer. Our favourite item of the new range? It has to be  the J by Jasper Conran Grecian Dress, which looks so designer, yet comes with the very purse-friendly price tag of £60.

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5 February 2010: 09:30

Pregnancy – It’s The New Fashion!

Is it just us or does there seem to be a whole heap of pregnant celebrities around at that moment? Dannii Minogue, Claudia Schiffer, Denise Van Outen, Amy Adams – it seems if you’re not up the duff, then you’re simply not fashionably in the world of the celebrity.

Now obviously we know babies are more than a fashion accessory, but the latest batch of mums-to-be are blooming, proving that just because you’re pregnant, you don’t have to be unfashionable. From Claudia’s school run casual chic, to Amy and Denise’s red carpet looks, being pregnant hasn’t stopped these gorgeous girls looking great.

Our top tip to keeping fashionable while you’re pregnant? Check out your high street favourites to see if they do a maternity range – TopShop, River Island, New Look, Dorothy Perkins, Next and M&S all have maternity sections, which basically featured slightly adapted versions of their main range.

Also, just try buying a size bigger from your favourite shops? This might not work with trousers but for tops and dresses, especially those made in stretchy, jersey fabrics, it does mean you can carry on being that fashionable yummy mummy without sacrificing on comfort.

The only thing you might have to sacrifice is your heels, but thankfully Spring/Summer sees the return of the kitten heel, which is much more manageable when you’re carrying an extra person.

And with the likes of Claudia as style icons, you’ll be spoilt for inspiration. We just can’t wait to see how Dannii styles up her bump!

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3 February 2010: 14:02

Get A Mad Men Fashion Makeover

We don’t know about you, but we’ve very happy to see the return of Mad Men to our TV screens. If you’ve not seen this stylish show, where have you been? Set in an advertising agency in the ‘60s, it’s not just the storylines that are compelling – the fashion is as well!

Men in suits, women in slinky pencil skirts – forget the ‘60s, it’s the perfect office wear for today. So to help you channel your inner Joan Holloway or Betty Draper we’ve picked out some of our top Mad Men inspired buys.

This look obviously has ‘60s undertones but don’t go the full hog otherwise you’ll end up looking like you’re going to a fancy dress party. Think pencil skirts, sexy court shoes, twinset cardigans, swing jackets and the ultimate Mad Men accessory – red lippie!

L-R: Limited Edition Dress, £45, M&S; Tipped Cardigan, £38, Warehouse; Black Stiletto, £54.99, Schuh; Chain Scarf, £22, Topshop

Catch Mad Men on BBC4 at 10:00pm every Wednesday.

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