30 August 2010: 09:00
Look he’s done it again! British designer, Giles Deacon has designed another gorgeous collection for New Look. Gold by Giles is in store now. We love designer style at high street prices!
This silver brocade prom dress with its nipped in corset-style top and full skirt has caught our eye. So feminine. So fifties. So want it!
Brocade prom dress, £59.99
Look out also for Mad Men style shift dresses. Team them with cute feminine accessories like a clutch or this season’s kitten heels.
Left to right: Metallic Jacquard shift, £49.99; Black bow kitten heel, £24.99; Silver clutch £16.99; Black tunic shift, £49.99.
Also, look out for bold prints and eye-catching detail like fringing, sequins and lace.
Left to right: Cobweb sequin jersey dress, £29.99; Floral marble print tunic, £44.99
All Gold by Giles for New Look
17 August 2010: 09:00
The much-loved British heritage label, Jaeger has introduced its trendier, younger sister of a brand ‘Boutique by Jaeger‘ to the high street. Check out some of our favourite pieces that are in store now.
Boutique by Jaeger: Jacket £199, Top £55, Jeans £85
Boutique by Jaeger is a lower-priced line – around 30% lower than the main Jaeger range. It’s edgier too. Look out for zip-detailing, unusual fabrics and eye-catching accessories.
Boutique by Jaeger: Dress £175
Despite the lower price points, you still get a high quality finish and some really sharp tailoring as you’d expect from Jaeger. You’ll find great workwear pieces alongside some really wearable, versatile wardrobe must-haves.
Boutique by Jaeger: Coat £299
See the full range in Jaeger now.
6 May 2010: 09:23
Just when we thought summer was on its way, along came the rain. But every cloud has a silver lining. Luxury British brand, Burberry has launched its April Showers collection to brighten up the greyest of days.
Look out for the tailored trenchcoats in bold, primary colours – for her and for him. Couple those with polo shirts and dresses in vibrant shades which will take you through from spring and well into summer.
There’s an array of accessories – bags, wallets, purses, ipod covers, shades and umbrellas. All feature the classic Burberry check but a brightly coloured trim gives them a modern edge.
Heading to a festival this summer? Grab yourself some Burberry April Showers wellies – the perfect British summer accessory.
Burberry April Showers Collection
26 April 2010: 09:33
The resurrection of the cycling short on this season’s catwalks was, at first sight, quite shocking. After all, the last time cycling shorts were on the fashion agenda, Kylie was dating Michael Hutchence, Take That were in the charts for the first time, and raves were the latest thing. Back then however, the look was sporty – party goers teamed cycling shorts with body-con dresses, oversized baseball jackets and hi-top trainers.
This time around, the look is thankfully much more sophisticated. Louis Vuitton and Prada showed in their Spring/Summer shows that cycling shorts are not as scary as they first seem. In fact, if you think of them as your summer leggings, you’ll suddenly realise a whole new potential in this sporty attire that you never previously recognised!
For a not-too-scary take on the cycling short look, team them with a long-lined vest and boyfriend blazer. Add a pair of fierce heels and you’ve got the perfect night-time look.
L-R: Boyfriend blazer, £20, New Look; Cycling shorts, £10, Warehouse; Sequin vest, £35, Oasis
If you’re a tad braver on the fashion front, why not copy Louis Vuitton and mix up your prints? We love these floral cycling shorts – add a floral dress in similar tones and some cute lace-up shoes and you’re good to go.
L-R: Amelia dress, £60, French Connection; Floral cycling shorts, £12, Topshop; Lace-up shoes, £35, Miss Selfridge
So, will you be fashion forward enough to try the new cycling shorts? Or do you think they should be resigned to the ‘90s? Tell us your comments below now.
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1 April 2010: 08:47
Next have just released a sneak preview of their high summer collection, and we thought we’d share it with you. Yes, we know the weather is bleaker than a storyline on EastEnders, but the thought that spring and summer are on their way is keeping us going.
We can’t wait to ditch the opaques and pull on a ruffle denim dress (£35) with bare legs, and put our heavy winter coats away in favour of a cute floral trench (£45).
There’s something for everyone this summer at Next, including you boys – we’re particularly loving the dapper 3-piece suit. So take a look now and get your summer shopping list started…
30 March 2010: 13:50
If you want to help raise money to fight breast cancer, and be truly fashionable at the same time, why not invest in one of the many exclusive Fashion Targets Breakst Cancer high street pieces that go on sale this week?
From Coast to River Island, your favourite shops will be stocking limited edition products that are not ony stylish, but that will also help raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer with up to 30% of the retail price going to the charity.
There are lots of different items to choose from and we’ve picked some of our favourites below. Just like the Breakthrough Breast Cancer logo, most of the products are black and white, however, M&S have also created a fabulously retro looking swimsuit in bright red.
So, what are you waiting for? Hit the high street this weekend and you can stock up on some new season essentials without feeling guilty… for once!
L-R: Red swimsuit, £29.50, M&S; Scarf, £16.99, River Island; Spotty top, £30, Laura Ashley; Strapless dress, £135, Coast; Heart vest, £16, Topshop; Stripey cardigan, £75, Whistles
3 March 2010: 09:22
We’re all excited and feeling very nostalgic about Tim Burton’s new 3D take on Disney’s classic childhood fantasy, Alice in Wonderland!
To celebrate, Miss Selfridge, Swarovski, Folli Follie and Urban Decay have all collaborated with Disney to create a range of themed clothing, jewellery and accessories featuring all of your favourite characters including the evil Queen of Hearts, the ever-so late White rabbit, the Cheshire cat with his famous grin and Alice herself.
Don’t miss Alice in Wonderland screening in cinemas across the UK from 5th March!
Pictured: Urban Decay eye shadow box, £28, exclusively at Debenhams, Miss Selfridge tank priced from £18, Folli Follie bag £145, Swarovski Flower Garden necklace, £235, and Ace of Heart cufflinks £9.50 at M&S.
25 February 2010: 10:58
Our last show of London Fashion Week was Issa and it was a star-studded affair. We spottetd Alexandra Burke, Peaches Geldof, Jodie Kidd, Pearl Lowe, model Tolula Adeyemi and television presenter Louise Roe among the celebrities.
Brazillian born designer Daniella Issa Helayel didn’t stray too far from her signature style but the show certainly didn’t disappoint!
Daywear consisted of colouful jersey dresses, cute fur coats and sleeveless gilets. All were accompanied by gravity-defying hair dos that would cause quiff envy in those Jedward boys. The whole look was very sophisticated though – think a modern day Audrey Hepburn.
As with most of the shows, the colours were quite muted, however, we were pleased to see some fabulous bright reds hit the catwalk, including a new version of celebrity favourite, the Lucky dress. This season, it’s been reworked in tough leather, which contrasts well with the girly shape and colour – it’s definitey on our wish list for next season.
For evening, the Issa lady will either be keeping it short and embellished or long and floaty. We loved the beaded frock (centre), sported by star of the show, Alice Dellal – proving Issa’s celebrity credentials even further!
24 February 2010: 16:33
It wasn’t so long ago that a Amanda Wakeley show seemed unfeasible, but since Amanda bought her business back last year, her label has gone from strength to strength. Her Autumn/Winter 10 show certainly didn’t break any new fashion ground, but it did provide a beautifully wearable collection of clothes that will look as good on her celebrity fans as it will her more civilian followers!
Full of muted tones, the collection including cosy cover-ups, slick shift dresses and, our favourite, a gorgeous draped jumpsuit. The shapes were simple, the fabrics gorgeous and all were complemented by fabulous accessories – the odd fur wrap, tough black cuffs, grey wooly tights.
The highlight for us though was definitely the evening wear – from tough black to nude pinks, it’s surely only time before we see an A-lister or two in one of these gorgeous shimmery, slinky connoctions. The sequinned maxi dress defintiely has Oscar winner written all over it.
Perhaps we’ll even be seeing one of these gorgeous frocks on royalty as Princess Beatrice sat in the front row – although she seemed more interested in her boyfriend, Dave Clark, , than the show! We also spied Christopher Biggins, but we think he may struggle to get into Amanda’s creations.
23 February 2010: 16:52
The Basso & Brooke show at London Fashion Week today was definitely not for the shy and retiring fashionista! In fact, if you like things minimal and plain, this is one collection to avoid. However, if you’re potty for print, the Autumn/Winter range is definitely for you.
G-Fonne Photography
The catwalk was a riot of clashing prints of all sorts – reptile, digital, abstract – yet by keeping the shapes simple, it never looked too much. Some outfits were trimmed with fur, which just added to their opulence!
G-Fonne Photography
Our favourite oufit of the show? Well, it’s hard to pick just one but we really loved this shift dress with the voluminous sleeves. There was something very retro, yet modern about it and we can just see ourselves swanning around a glam cocktail party in it!
G-Fonne Photography
Aside from being mesmerised by the gorgeous prints, we couldn’t help but get sidetracked by the hair, which really complemented the outfits. The slicked back look was topped off with a square bun! We love – after all, who says that buns have to be round?
G-Fonne Photography
Obviously the FROW (front row) is just as important as what’s on the catwalk and this one didn’t disappoint! It included a fabulous Jodie Harsh with huge hair (wouldn’t wanted to have been sat behind her) and a petite Shingai Shoniwa, lead singer of The Noisettes, who was literally mobbed by the paps when she arrived poor love. In fact, we witnessed one pap get very shirty when he didn’t get his shot – ooo!
Overall, it was a great show featuring beautiful clothes. We’re now off to start experimenting with that square bun…
