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18 December 2009: 09:10

Colourful Coats

Brrr, it’s getting colder and if you haven’t already bought a new winter coat, now’s the time to get all wrapped up. This season, a coat isn’t just a practical thing, but a great addition to brighten up your winter wardrobe.

Forget boring old black and grey and throw caution to the wind, with a bright and beautiful cover up. The shops are full of an array of rainbow colours – from hot pink to lime green, there’s a shade to suit all.

The great thing about colour pop coats is that they can really zing up a boring outfit. One of our favourite tricks is to colour clash our tights – wear red tights with a pink coat for example, or clash green tights with a blue coat. It’s very Marc Jacobs – but without the price tag.

So get all wrapped up and banish the winter blues with one of these colourful coats…

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(L-R) Purple cape, £70, Dorothy Perkins; Pink parka, £24.99, Uniqlo; Green coat, £69.99, River Island

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21 September 2009: 17:22

Going Back to the ‘30s

Richard Nicoll’s show was great. I really loved it. It was new. He’s such an avant-garde, intellectual designer; he always pushes the boundaries and is so directional, with a properly unique view.

The show had a ‘30s chic about it. There was lots of tied fabric and layers. Tailored skirts and bra tops but with a knot and a tie, fringing and ribbons. Metallic fabrics were there again – there was a great hibiscus print – and there were jewelled epaulettes. It was a very sexy, feminine show. I loved the colours, quite muted, greys and silver, purples and bronze.

Richard was born in London but grew up in Australia. I felt a Balinese influence in this collection. It was chic and so modern. The models looked up to the minute, new and fresh. Richard used lots of blonde girls with chignons, very glossy and very chic.

The show was busy and crowded and the fashion press greats were there, headed by Suzy Menkes, the rest of the crowd felt younger and they were buzzing with the creativity.

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21 September 2009: 17:22

Will Baker reports from London Fashion Week

William Baker is producing an amazing catwalk show for us at Westfield London this week. In-between preparing for this huge show, which will feature 60 autumn/winter looks, he’s been enjoying some of the finest shows at London Fashion Week and reporting back for us! First up, Matthew Williamson…

William Baker arrives at the Matthew Williamson show

William Baker arrives at the Matthew Williamson show

Matthew Williamson is back in London this season after quite a while, so it was a hot ticket. It was a great show. The 80’s influence was there, high-waisted skirts, shorts and hot-pants and tapered trousers with little cropped tux jackets. And there was lots of metallic. I loved the see through metallic shirts and the mirrored accessories – all very futuristic and reminiscent of sculptor Andrew Logan.

Matthew showed amazing prints and his signature bright colours. His graphic, geometric prints were very hot. Girls love Matthew’s clothes. They are colourful, vibrant, and easy to wear – he makes women look and feel great. There’s a femininity in his designs, which was definitely seen today in this sophisticated, grown up show, it was so elegant and it felt really New York somehow. There was lots of chiffon and my favourite piece was probably a long, black, flowing gown, cut away at the sides – it was really sexy.

In the front row were those models-now-celebrities, the beautiful Yasmin le Bon, Erin O’Connor, Ben Grimes and Twiggy – oh and not forgetting DJ Jodie Harsh!

Erin O'Conor, Jodie Harsh and Ben Grimes all enjoyed Matthew's show

Erin O'Conor, Jodie Harsh and Ben Grimes all enjoyed Matthew's show

I loved the shoes – satin with bars and high ‘ankle boot’ shoes – watch that for a trend! And the models looked great. The hair was slicked back and the make-up healthy and glowing, as if they’d just stepped out of a pool in some gorgeous uber-resort.”

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18 September 2009: 09:38

Kane-ing The Credit Card

We’ve been counting down the days until today – 18th September. Yes, it’s the start of London Fashion Week  but more importantly today is Kane Day – the day Christopher Kane’s fabulous new range hits Topshop.

Christopher is truly one of the most creative minds in fashion today and his 3rd range with Topshop is one of his best – and largest . It’s tough, sexy and most importantly oh-so-wearable. Sexy studding, high heels and bandage dresses – these are clothes for girls who want to get noticed. Our problem now is deciding what to splash the cash on, although this eyelet dress is calling our name with its  girly sweetness and tough embellishment.

Christopher is showing at London Fashion Week on 21st September and we can’t wait to see his Spring/Summer 10 collection, however, we’re really grateful that this is one designer who understands that not everyone has the cash to splash on his designer range – although we think our bank manager might disagree after seeing today’s splurge!

Christopher Kane's fabulous new TopShop range

Christopher Kane's fabulous new TopShop range

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18 September 2009: 09:15

Welcome to our fashionable new blog

We’re so excited! Not only is today the first day of London Fashion Week, but it’s also the first day of our fabulous new blog! From stylish celebrities to the must-buy items, we’ll be covering all things fashion and beauty here – so bookmark us now for the inside track on all things truly fashionable.

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