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19 September 2011: 10:56

A British summer for Mulberry at LFW

Mulberry always makes us smile and with raincoats in dolly sherbert shades, giant ice-cream cones, animal balloons, and little dogs dressed up for the weather, the Mulberry show on day three of London Fashion Week had us smiling from ear to ear.

Watching the 1970s English summer inspired catwalk show were Kate Moss and Kristen Stewart. Models with big blond hair swooshed along in candy pastels and neutral shades of macs, wind breakers, hoodies, shorts and thermal leggings.

Unlike the neon brights of this summer the colour was more girly with sunny lemon sherbet, candy pink and lollipop stripes.   For the evening the collection featured gold and navy blue party dresses, oversized gemstones and flattering sheer pleated maxi dresses also injected femininity and glamor.

Of course no talk of a Mulberry show is complete without mentionning the bags and for next season the classics were updated with neon-yellow patent leather and animal prints.

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30 August 2011: 09:00

The Look Show coming to Westfield Stratford City

We’ve got less than three weeks  till the launch of Westfield Stratford City on 13 September which, in itself is exciting enough, but then just a few days later on the 17 September, we’ll be watching the high street’s best on the catwalk for The Look Show right there in the shiny new centre.  We can’t contain ourselves so of course we won’t.  Here’s what to expect.

Autumn/Winter Collections

Gorgeous new ranges from H&M, M&S, Monsoon and a divine collection from personal favourite Mango (just look at the floaty maxi) are just some of the things you can expect on the runway.

Famous faces

Last year several British and international celebrities joined the front row and this year Sarah Harding will be strutting her stuff on the catwalk this year.  The Girl’s Aloud star can add modelling to her already multi-talented CV when she makes her runway debut on 17 September.

Brilliant bloggers

Look launched a blogging competition to be a VIP at the show and an amazing 300 bloggers entered.  Here are the top 20 who all wrote about why they should be on the front row.  They all make really great reads so do take a look:

The final five will be chosen this week by members of the Westfield team, the Look team and blogger extraordinaire Catwalk Queen.

If you want to join in the Twitter chat use the hashtag #LookshowWSC

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18 August 2011: 09:00

Beyoncé’s fashion range is coming to Fashion Rocks in Westfield Stratford City

Beyonce’s new clothing range for the UK is going to be rocking into Westfield Stratford City from October.  The House of Dereon range which launches during London Fashion Week at Selfridges will hit the new Fashion Rocks store at the brand new Westfield in East London.  Beyonce’s range which mirrors some of her stage costumes and includes plenty of tribal prints, will start from £80 per piece.

house of dereon

The Fashion Rocks store will include brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Boss, Velvet, Gaudi, Alice by Temperley, Just Cavalli, McQ, Juicy, Ash, Mulberry, Pretty Green, Burro and Junk de Luxe.  Here’s a little peek at what the store will look like:

Fashion Rocks at westfield stratford cityWestfield Stratford City opens on September 13th with fashion fashion brands such as The Sting, Forever 21, Uniqlo, Hollister and Superdry.  Excited doesn’t even begin to describe it!

What do you think of Beyonce’s new range?

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3 August 2011: 09:03

Banana Republic comes to Westfield London

Another American brand is arriving in Westfield London tomorrow, bringing with it the accessible luxury essentials it’s famed for.  The two floor Banana Republic will have clothes and accessories for men and women as well as a personal styling suite.

We love their work-wear essentials like the non-iron shirt which is perfect if, unlike Olivia Palermo, you don’t carry around your own personal steamer and are running around from place to place.  The so-on-trend cropped trousers are also a must.  Check it out from tomorrow.

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6 July 2011: 17:00

Blake Lively doesn’t need a stylist

On screen we know and love Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen in Gossip Girl, an it-girl with a killer wardrobe and sense of style.  Serena can thank stylist Eric Daman for her fashion choices but in reality Blake Lively says she has no need for a stylist.

Becoming a style icon in her own right and snaring a Chanel campaign to boot, Blake says she loves putting outfits together herself and doesn’t want the advice of anyone else. Speaking about the fashion industry, she said: “It’s a world that inspires and excites me. Some people don’t love clothes – they hire stylists and leave it to them. I’ve never hired one and I don’t plan to.”

Blake Lively wearing Missoni on the Jay Leno show

 

 

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1 July 2011: 12:29

Shopping the sales with cocktails and cupcakes

Last night I popped into Folli Follie in Westfield London as they hosted a vintage tea party in store. Angel Adoree and the Vintage Patisserie hosted the evening providing plenty of delicious cupcakes and cocktails and adding a touch of vintage glamour.


All Folli Follie items also had 20% off which meant this lovely white bag which I was eyeing while nibbling on a cupcake, much like my squirrel friend pictured, was down from £140 to £112.

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29 June 2011: 12:00

First pictures: Hailee Steinfeld as the Miu Miu girl

Back in May we heard about Hailee Steinfeld being announced as the new face of Miu Miu.  Now the first pictures of the 14-year-old ‘Miu Miu girl’ taken by acclaimed photographer Bruce Webber have been released.

Wearing a structured, 40s-inspired outfit with a below the knew skirt and strong shoulders which is countered with glittery ‘ruby slipper’ heels and a delicate floral print, the look coveys confidence and maturity with a touch of youthful playfulness.

The young actress said she had so much fun working with Miu Miu:  “I feel so lucky to be a part of it.”

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21 June 2011: 12:14

H&M collaboration will be quintissential, iconic Versace

This morning’s news that Versace is the latest high fashion designer to team up with H&M has got us very excited indeed.  The past collaborations, such as those with with Jimmy Choo, Karl Lagerfeld and Lanvin, have been a huge success and we can’t wait to see the capsule collection which will be launched later this year.

While Donatella Versace had previously said a diffusion line for H&M was not something she wanted to do, she says this collection is going to be more of an iconic collection inspired by ‘the heritage of the brand’ -  likely to include plenty of colour, loud prints and leather.

Donatella gave us a taste of what’s to come when she wore one of the designs from the collectionto the Versace men’s show in Milan yesterday and talked about the collection being “quintissential Versace, perfect for H&M and Versace fans everywhere”.

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14 June 2011: 13:32

Tobey Maguire goes from Spiderman to Prada

Tobey Maguire has been unveiled as the face of the Prada Men’s Autumn/Winter 2011 campaign.  Looking dark and brooding the actor is featured looking into the horizon in a mock turtleneck in a look described by the brand as “intense and pensive, full of vibrant intensity and mystery”.

This could mark the start of a more serious turn for the actor whose days as an arachnid superhero are now behind him.  Talking about working with Prada, Tobey said:

“A great supporter of the Arts, Miuccia Prada has inspired a culture of creativity and is woven through every aspect of her company from her collections, her campaign to every detail in her stores.”

What do you think of Tobey Maguire’s new role?

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27 May 2011: 14:00

Kara Tointon sparkles at the BAFTA TV Awards in CARAT*

Kara Tointon showed that TV can be just glam than the movies when she appeared at the BAFTA TV Awards this week. Teaming her Temperley London dress with jewellery from CARAT* we thought the British actress and winner of Strictly Come Dancing sparkled for all the right reasons.

>> Spend or Save: The high street version of Kara’s dress!

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