25 August 2010: 09:00
Wondering how to update your wardrobe for the new season? One of the must-have items this Autumn/Winter is the cape, in all its swirling glory.
Cashmere cape, COS £219
It was seen on many designer catwalks. Favourites of ours were Celine, Chloe and Halston. Versions are now arriving daily in high street stores.
You may think the cape is hard to wear, but believe us, it’s not. It is the ultimate statement piece. Just throw it on and get an instant fashion upgrade. It suits all sizes and shapes too. Be warned though – you may feel compelled to swirl around in it like some kind of highwayman or Sherlock Holmes!
Left to right: Candy stitch cape, Reiss £195; Black military cape, Topshop £95
The wool cape is the ideal winter cover-up, but we’re also big fans of this trench-style cape from H&M.
Mac-style cape, H&M £34.99
Look out for capes in a range of colours. There are easy-to-wear, elegant styles in camel and black. Styles embracing the season’s military trend in khaki or stone with metal buttons and detail. Or you could stand out from the crowd in bright reds and bold checks.
Left to right: Check cape, M&S £65; Khaki parka cape, Miss Selfridge at House of Fraser £42
4 June 2010: 12:45
Summer’s here and it’s time to get into the holiday spirit. Embrace the sunshine vibe with tropical prints in bright colours.
Bold designs abound right now. Look out for palm trees, tropical flowers and even a parrot or two.
Wear this versatile trend your way. Dress it down with a relaxed printed tee and cute shorts or dress it up with all out glamour. There is a veritable array of bright, floaty dresses around. You can even go for full on shimmer with sequin detail.
You can work this summery look whether you’re heading to the Bahamas or Blackpool, Ibiza or the Isle of Wight. Blast out Club Tropicana, order a cocktail and grab your sunnies.
Left to right: Floral maxi dress, Next £30; Tropical print halter top, H&M £7.99; Totally Tropical skirt, French Connection £55; Tropical tunic, Coast £75; Print bikini by Pistol, Topshop £45
13 March 2010: 09:30
When Alexa Chung recently wore Ralph Lauren dungarees in the March issue of Vogue, we all knew that the head-to-toe Americana denim revival was in full swing.
A clear ‘love or hate’ item that originally began life as men’s workwear, dungarees have once again seen a revival on catwalks around the globe. A very tricky trend to pull off – associations with farmers and mechanics spring to mind - they were last seen in the ’90s before they were banished to our charity-shop pile.
We’re not convinced here at Westfield HQ and think they’re best left to toddler-wear, but for those who want to embrace the trend, Oasis, H&M and River Island all have options in their Spring/Summer collections. For a modern, feminine take on the look, team yours with a camisole or semi-sheer blouse and nude coloured shoes.
L-R: Oasis dungarees, £45, River Island dungarees, £29.99, Whistles Pinafore Dungarees, £135.
11 November 2009: 17:53
Ooo, we’ve been waiting for this day since June, when we first heard that luxury accessories brand Jimmy Choo were teaming up with one of our high street faves, H&M. Well that day is almost here! On Saturday 14th November, the new range will be sold in 200 stores worldwide – and what a fabulous range it is!
Featuring key animal prints often seen in the high end Jimmy Choo line, the prices thankfully are more affordable. The collection doesn’t only include shoes and bags either – we love this suede fringed dress (£49.99) and this beautiful beaded dress (£99.99), which is just perfect for Christmas parties! And all you stylish men out there, will be pleased to know that it’s not just for ladies – the range includes some great menswear – like this leather jacket at £179.99.
If you’re planning on snapping up some of this limited edition range, we say be quick and get queuing early on Saturday morning! In the meantime, we’ve selected some of our other favourite key pieces from the range to get your fashion tastebuds salivating…
L-R: Leopard print bag, £79,99; Zebra print shoes £79.99; Zebra print purse, £69.99, Snakeskin shoes, £99.99; Metallic blue heels, £79.99; Leather studded cuff, £24.99
23 September 2009: 17:26
We know that pink and cobalt blue are big colour trends this season, but sometimes you really can’t beat classic black. And that’s where H&M’s fantastic new range, Divided Exclusive, comes in.
Their new collection is a fabulous head-to-range, including studded biker jackets, party frocks, biker chic jeans and glam accessories. It’s fashion with attitude – think Alice Dellal, Kate Moss and Leigh Lezark.
What we really love about Divided Exclusive is that it has a fabulous designer feel to it, but without the huge price tag – items start at a very reasonable £17.99. The details also make this a must-have for your wardrobe – structured shoulders, cutaway ankles, and embellishment galore will fool your fashion friends into thinking you’ve invested in a whole new designer wardrobe.
Our particular favourites are the silver dress (£79.99) and ruffle party frock (£59.99), which will both look amazing with this studded leather jacket (£129.99) thrown casually over the top.
We’ve also had it on good authority that H&M in Westfield London also received most of the collection, so if you want to be a true party queen, head on over now and get shopping. We’ll see you in the queue!
