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22 March 2010: 18:02

Pretty Pastels

Just as the catwalk saw an explosion of pretty pastels, pretty girlie colours are also hitting beauty counters.

It all started with Chanel’s Jade nail polish – a soft green shade that took the fashion world by storm with celebs such as Lily Allen sporting green nails, while us mere mortals were put on a waiting list for this must-have shade! Thankfully, the beauty world has taken note and made a whole array of gorgeous pastel hues are now readily available to use.

Nail polish is one of the easiest ways to get in on this trend. We love M&S’s Essentials Nail Polish in green – not only is it pretty much a match for the Chanel shade, but it also comes in at the bargain buster price of just £2.50. If green isn’t your thing, try a pale blue or a soft yellow – they may sound crazy, but they look gorgeous on.

On the eyes, pale pastel eyeshadow is one of the easiest trends to way. Sweep on your favourite shade – whether it be pink, blue or green – and just add lashings of mascara. Complete this pretty look with a soft pink blusher and candy pink lip gloss – mmm, it’s good enough to eat.

To help you on the path to pastel enlightenmnent, we’ve picked out our favourite products available to buy now – but which ones will you be wearing?

L-R: Michael Kors blusher in Sunset Pink, £23, Estée Lauder; Pale green nail polish, £2.50, M&S; Natural Radiance Eye Palette, £13, No 7; Yellow nail varnish, £13, Illamasqua; Stop Violence In The Home Hi-Shine Lip Treatment, £9.25, The Body Shop

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18 March 2010: 10:53

Our Top Five Spring Buys

The sun is out, the spring flowers are blooming and we’re in the mood to overhaul our wardrobe. But where to start? With so many new trends and fabulous new clothes out there, it can be hard to know what to buy, so we’re going to make that process easier for you with our top five spring must-haves!

1. A Military Cover-Up
Combat coats are back again on the fashion radar. There are so many different styles out there but as long as it’s khaki, it’s bang on trend for this season. Make sure you team your military cover-up with something super feminine though – such as a floral dress. Top-to-toe military should be left to the Territorial Army!

L-R: Parka, £49.99, River Island; Should detail coat, £85, M&S; Drawstring parka, £65, Topshop

2. A Satchel
It’s time to go back to school for this season’s must-have bag! Satchels are so cool that Mulberry have named one after the queen of cool, Alexa Chung, however, if you can’t afford the A-list price tag, the high street have lots of great alternatives.

L-R: Grey leather satchel, £45, New Look; Two-tone leather satchel, £50, Topshop; Brown satchel, £22, Accessorize

3.  Something Nude
If it isn’t flesh toned, then it just isn’t worth wearing this spring! The easiest way to wear this trend is with a dress – add black opaques until the weather warms up. If you’re not brave enough to go all nude, try an accessory such as a leg-lengthening shoe or nude bag.

L-R: Ruffle vest, £18, Dorothy Perkins; Lace-up shoe, £120, Kurt Geiger; J by Jasper Conran Clutch, £35, Debenhams; Feather dress, £150, Oasis

4.  Shorts
Skirts are still very much on the radar but ’tis the season to go short in shorts. From military inspired to pretty silk numbers, shorts are the perfect go-everywhere number. Team them with a blazer for the office or with a cami style top for a night out.

L-R: Navy shorts, £35, Warehouse; Pink shorts, £29.50, M&S; Military style shorts, £55, French Connection

5. A Mid Heel
We never thought we’d see the return of the ’90s kitten heel, but it’s back. Ditch your 5 inchers for something a little more manageable this season. Don’t stick to boring courts though – go for interesting heels, wooden soles, bright colours and quirky styles.

L-R: Wooden sandal, £40, Aldo; Stud sandal, £85, French Connection; Woven sandal, £65, Office

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10 March 2010: 09:15

Do The Denim Double!

For years it was the preserve of ageing rockers, but suddenly doubling up on the denim front is tres chic!

From Alexa Chung to Amber Valetta, we’ve spied many an A-lister rocking the double denim trend. Even the boys are getting in on this one, with the likes of Zac Efron sporting a denim duo, so it’s truly a unisex trend. However, it’s a trend to be cautious of. Get it wrong and you risk looking like an extra from a bad ’80s Brat Pack film. Get it right and you’ll be the chicest person in the room – we promise.

The secret to looking more like Alexa and less like Status Quo is to mix and match your shades. A loose pale denim shirt for example looks great teamed with dark denim jeans or jeggings. Or add a light denim biker jacket with a dark denim skirt.

Just remember not to overload on the denim – lay off the denim accessories or you will risk looking like an ’80s reject!

L-R: Baggy shirt, £20, Next; High heeled trainers, £110, Office; Denim jeggings, £18, Dorothy Perkins; Biker jacket, £39.50, M&S; Mini skirt, £20, New Look.

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1 March 2010: 10:00

Spring/Summer Preview: M&S

Last week we attended the M&S Spring/Summer Press Show and saw some great pieces, which are all now on our new season wishlist!

Key trends include Boudoir, which sees a nod to underwear as outerwear (who else better to do this trend?) and Sports Luxe, which is all about chic comfort with jersey blazers and harem pants. There is also a focus on Military styling with embellished statement jackets and shorts in a khaki colour palette.

The range also features some fabulous prints including tribal maxi dresses, romantic floral tea dresses and cute playsuits which can be teamed with a denim jacket or blazer.

While the latest collection is more trend based than we normally see from M&S, the prices remain affordable, and we all love that!

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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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14 December 2009: 09:13

Party Dresses for Your Shape

Christmas party dressing can be a nightmare. Not only do you need to find something that will make you stand out in a sea of sequins, but you also need to get the perfect dress for your shape. Well worry no more, as we’ve searched the high street for find the perfect frock for your body dilemma!

If you hate your arms… cover them up, but not completely. Look for dresses, like this one from Next (£65) with a chiffon sleeve, which will hide your arms but still look party pretty.

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If you hate your tummy… choose dresses that softly skim the problem area, but don’t go for anything too tent-like! We love this gorgeous studded dress from Monsoon (£95), which will hide any bulging bellies, and even allow you to indulge in an extra mince pie or two!

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If you hate your thighs or bottom… emphasise your top half and waist, while ensuring the bottom half of the dress skims over your hated areas. This dress from Wallis (£60) is the perfect frock for you!

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You hate your legs… choose a floor-sweeping, stunning maxi dress! Long dresses are still big fashion news this Christmas, so make like a celebrity and wear this amazing Topshop one (£75). If you do want to wear a shorter dress, keep it to the knee and wear black opaques.

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You want to add curves… if you’re slim and boyish, but want some added va-va-voom, look for dresses with in-built curves, pleating or draping to help add those inches. We love this bright pink party dress from M&S (£35), which will surely make you stand out in a crowd.

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11 December 2009: 09:30

Steal Heidi’s Style!

Just like us, it seems Sugababe Heidi Range loves a bit of sparkle at Christmas! We spotted her out and about in London this week wearing this gorgeous little number.

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Heidi is a girl after our own heart and picked up this dress from the high street at M&S – so for the bargain price of £49.50, you too can get real ‘Babe appeal.

It’s the perfect Christmas party dress as the sequins make it stand out, but the style means it can be dressed up in various ways. If you don’t like your legs, why not wear it over shiny leggings? Or if you’re feeling brave, team with uber-bright tights? It’s also the perfect background for over-sized cocktail rings, statement heels and bright clutches.

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26 October 2009: 14:54

Hot or Not? Halloween Fashion

‘Tis the season to be scary with Halloween just around the corner. As a nation, we’re spending more on Halloween than ever before and the shops haven’t been slow to cotton on. From pumpkin outfits for newborn babies to skeleton earrings for the grown ups, Halloween has never been so fashionable. Or has it?

A quick look around some of our favourite high street retailers showed that everyone from M&S to Topshop are providing Halloween related products, whether it’s full on costumes or gothic accessories.  Take a look below at some of the fun (or hideous, depending on your view!) products we found on the hight street.

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Skull Tee, £10 (New Look for Men); Leopard Ears, £4 (Topshop); Flashing skull brooch, £4 (Accessorize); Pumpkin bag, £3.50 (M&S); Wendy Witch Earrings, £3 (Accessorize)

We think that Halloween is a bit of fun and that it’s the one holiday where being fashionable goes out of the window, however, we’ll be sticking to kitsch skulls and cute ears, after all if rabbit ears were good enough for Louis Vuitton this season, then they’re good enough for us!

If you’re doing a full costume, try to avoid the sexy witch/vampire/werewolf option and go for full on comedy fun. Or you could be like one member of our team who dressed up as The Devil Wears Prada one year – her costume comprised of leopard print horns, a large Prada shirt worn as a dress and huge big sunnies. Stylish and fun – we love!

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12 October 2009: 13:06

Go Pink This Month!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and thanks to lots of limited edition pink products available on the high street, it’s never been easier to support this fabulous initiative.

From blinged up iPod covers to pink beauty products, retailers will be donating a set figure from these fabulous products to various charities helping to fund the fight against breast cancer.

We’ve picked out some of our favourites available to buy. They include the fabulous M&S Graffiti dress, which we’ll be wearing with some fierce shoe boots; and the bright pink lingerie set from Ultimo (available to buy at Debenhams). It’s so good that it shouldn’t be hidden away!

Dorothy Perkins has teamed up with some of our favourite stylish celebs including Lisa Snowdon and Davina McCall to produce some limited edition T-shirts. Costing £16-£20, Dorothy Perkins will donate £5 to Breast Cancer Awareness. We particularly like Alexander Burke’s ‘80s inspired T-shirt, inspired by her favourite words Peace and Love!

(Left to Right) Tassle Scarf, £19.50 M&S; Alexander Burke T-shirt, £18 Dorothy Perkins; Graffiti dress, £39.50 M&S; iPod cover and headphones, £15 Debenhams; Lingerie set, £28 Ultimo.

(Left to Right) Tassle Scarf, £19.50 M&S; Alexander Burke T-shirt, £18 Dorothy Perkins; Graffiti dress, £39.50 M&S; iPod cover and headphones, £15 Debenhams; Lingerie set, £28 Ultimo.

If beauty is more your thing, there are also lots of great limited edition Pink Ribbon products to buy including Estee Lauder’s Liz Hurley lip glosses and Bobbi Brown’s Pink Ribbon Collection, which includes a lovely glitter lip balm.

(Left to Right) Sunglasses, £109 Oakley; Pink Ribbon make-up set, £28 Bobbi Brown; Pink money box, Debenhams; Lip gloss collection, £27 Estee Lauder; Lingerie set, from £16 La Senza.

(Left to Right) Sunglasses, £109 Oakley; Pink Ribbon make-up set, £28 Bobbi Brown; Pink money box, Debenhams; Lip gloss collection, £27 Estee Lauder; Lingerie set, from £16 La Senza.

You can also support this great cause by coming on down to Westfield London from 15th October to enjoy a cup of tea and a cupcake at the Samsung Pink Ribbon pop-up café.

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