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21 December 2010: 10:44

Make a statement with cocktail rings

Rings are big and bold this season, adorning the manicured hands of everyone from the Minogues to Heidi Klum to Blake Lively.  Wherever we look, we’re seeing hands covered in rocks the size of small planets, giant flowers and some serious bling.  If you’re thinking – this is no weather for big rings? How will we fit our gloves on? – we have the answer to that too, well actually Kylie does: gloves on first, rings on top.  Genius. 

So to embrace the trend for embellishment in a big way we’ve picked out some of our favourites from designer to high street.  Enjoy.
Flower powerLeft to right: Gold Flower Ring, £9.99 River Island; Ring boutique textured flower ring, £35.00, House of Fraser;  Flower cluster ring, £16.50 Topshop.

Many facets

 Multi facet silver and black ring, £195, Tateossian; Classic checkerboard cut onyx, £149, Thomas Sabo; Facetted black square rings £25.00 £20.00, Simply Silver by Jon Richard at Debenhams

Rustic charm


Metallic organic silver flat diamond cut ring, £ 85.00, Azendi;   Battered silver metal ring, £30 £21, Kenneth Jay Lane at House of Fraser; Cut out cluster ring, £10, Topshop

Rock and roll

Large Rose Quartz Ring, £12.50, Topshop; Pebble ring,  £180, Tateossian; Kenneth Jay Lane, £75, House of Fraser

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9 December 2010: 09:25

Galactic dresses

When Christopher Kane revealed his Resort 2011 collection earlier this year numerous bloggers muttered their appreciation for his galactic inspired dresses while others declared that they were a little bored with space prints. 

But celebrities have shown their appreciation for the British designer’s collection with Carey Mulligan wearing one to the Never Let Me Go premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.

Whether you love it or hate it, it’s a head-turner and, lucky for us, River Island have gone and made a more wallet-friendly version.

Left to right: Christopher Kane, Galaxy-print silk-satin dress, £1,420 at Net-a-Porter; Blue galactic print ruche cowl neck dress £39.99, down to £25.00 at River Island

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6 December 2010: 09:00

Give winter the cold shoulder

As the party season approaches one question reigns supreme: to sleeve or not to sleeve.   For the indecisive among us, the answer is simple: we’ll have one of each please!

X Factor beauties Cheryl Cole and Danni Minogue have embraced the peekaboo shoulder look with Cheryl rocking a short gold number last week and Danni wearing a one-shoulder dress, not once, not twice, but five times so far in the finals.

The new LBD

The classic little black dress gets a modern twist with the appearance of ruffles, big bows across one shoulder, or one long sleeve. We love these two which are demure, simple but with enough character to make a party statement.

Left to right: Debut £90, Ben de Lisi ruffle shoulder dress £130, both at Debenhams.

Asymmetry at the office

Not just for party time, update your office look and add with a little bit of an added zest with one of these two neutral-coloured numbers. The two high street dresses add an understated elegance to any office look.  Just make sure you keep a jacket handy in case one shoulder gets a blast of winter air.

Left to right: Beige one shoulder dress, £49.99, River Island; Mink One Shoulder Pleat Dress £40.00 Dorothy Perkins

Maximum effect

The one shouldered maxi is Danni Minogue’s signature look this year favouring a full length asymetrical number over a Cheryl Cole mini.  Whether they’re flamenco or toga inspired dresses these dresses will make for a head-turning look, perfect for a more formal New Year’s Eve shindig.

Left to right: Delilah Maxi Dress,  £275, Coast; Summerso Maxi Dress £120 Monsoon.

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26 November 2010: 09:30

Spend or Save: Cher Lloyd’s leggings

We all know that X Factor is every bit about the fashion as it is about the performances.  Every Monday the office is full of X Factor gossip and whether it was Cheryl or Dannii who won in the style stakes, and everyone has an opinion on what the contestants wore!

Last week Cher Lloyd wore a very similar similar pair of leggings to the Sass & Bide pair that Cheryl Cole wore in her music video for ‘3 words‘. While Cheryl’s designer leggings cost a whopping £890, Cher’s version were from London label, Arrogant Cat.

We’ve found another fabulous high-street version of the orginal Sass & Bide leggings from River Island. At only £49.99 these River Island Black diamante knee leggings are a steal, and you’ll still have money left over for the rest of your outfit!

Left to right: Sass & Bide Bullet paneled leggings, £890, net-a-porter.com; Black diamante knee leggings, £49.99, River Island

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15 October 2010: 09:00

Animal knits

A lot has been said about animal print being a key trend for A/W 2010. It is everywhere. But we’ve noted another animal-related trend – a cuter and quirkier trend than animal print. It’s the animal motif.

Stella McCartney showcased horse print designs on the catwalk and now it’s filtered down to the high street. Cats, dogs, horses, bunny rabbits, birds, sheep, squirrels and even polar bears can be found on new season pieces.

Left to right: Squirrel print jumper, Next £30; Sheep print boyfriend cardigan, River Island £36.99; Alfie dog print jumper, NW3 £79;  Polar bear print cowl neck jumper, Dorothy Perkins £35

There’s a definite retro cool to some of the knitwear in particular. It may be reminiscent of Princess Diana in the early ’80s, but you can mix it with some contemporary pieces to make it so very now. Go for the whole countryside chic look and wear a cute animal jumper with a tweed skirt and thick coloured tights or make it a bit more edgy by teaming it with this season’s leather trousers or skinny jeans.

Is it a hot look or is a geeky step too far for you?


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2 September 2010: 09:00

The leopard look

Animal print is the statement print for Autumn/Winter. It is everywhere! Unleash your inner leopard and go wild with the print.

Coat £200, dress £45 and snood £25, all from Warehouse

The statement coat is a key piece and a faux fur leopard print number will certainly make a statement. There are great vintage styles around, whether you’re looking for a super-warm winter coat or a  snuggly shorter jacket. A leopard print fur coat or jacket is a one piece wonder which you can throw on for instant glamour.

Left to right: Leopard print faux fur jacket, French Connection £120; Vintage leopard print faux fur coat, Topshop £98

Take one bold print piece, like these skinnies, and contrast them with different textures and layers. Mix with lace and even florals now, then add on chunky knits as the weather gets chillier. Or take a floaty leopard print dress (check out Reiss and Warehouse) and team it with a leather Aviator jacket.

Left to right: Animal print day top, Star by Julien MacDonald for Debenhams £40; Print court shoes, Dorothy Perkins, £25; Leopard print skinnies, Topshop £45; Zip detail print pumps, Oasis £40; Animal print zip detail skirt, River Island £29.99 

Is leopard a bit fierce for you? Scared of the bold print? Just go for an accessory. You’ll find bags, shoes, belts, lingerie, hats, scarves, gloves and even bangles featuring the print. There’s no escaping it this season, so be brave and release your inner Bet Lynch.

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10 August 2010: 09:00

Spend or save: print platforms?

If you’re looking for a statement shoe, then these could be the ones for you. The Miu Miu bird print platform will definitely make you stand out from the crowd. Here at Westfield HQ we think they’re fabulous, but opinion is divided.

Animal print is everywhere for A/W 2010 and we don’t just mean leopard print. You’ll find plenty of animal motifs around too – sheep, cats, horses, puppy dogs and more. Miu Miu embraced the bird print and you’ll see it across the collection. These platform shoes are chunky yet cute, but they’ve sold quickly. If you have £395 to spend on these divine heels, you’ll need to hotfoot it to get your pair fast.

Miu Miu bird print platforms

Not quite in your price range? Fear not, high street favourite River Island has been inspired. Check out these cherry print platforms at a budget-friendly £54.99. You’ll still make a statement and attract attention in these brilliant chunky heels with a cute print and jewel embellishment, but you won’t need an overdraft to buy them.

River Island cherry print platform £54.99

Spend or save? Miu Miu or River Island?

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3 August 2010: 09:00

Add a splash of colour

It’s holiday time – sun, sea, blue skies. Keep that vibe going by adding a splash of summer colour to your wardrobe palette. Think blues and greens from cobalt to turquoise and every hue in between.

Going on holiday?

Bold blues and greens look great in the sunshine and will complement a golden tan. Pick out some bright, colourful pieces to mix with your basic neutrals. We spotted this bright blue River Island bikini on Coleen Rooney recently. If it’s good enough for her holiday wardrobe, it’s good enough for ours too.

 

Left to right: Amaryllis kaftan, Accessorize £30; Blue bikini, River Island top £12.99 and bottoms £9.99; Havaiana slim flip flops, Schuh £19.99

Staying home?

If you’re holiday’s behind you or you’ve decided to stay put this year, create your own holiday vibe with splashes of colour. These pieces will lift your wardrobe and see you through to next season. Enjoy them now and to spice up your more neutral Autumn/Winter palette of camel and grey.

 

From left to right: Asymettric ruffle front dress, Oasis was £50 now £30; Two tone sunglasses, Topshop £15; Teal mid-heel brogue, Office £65; Blue Prism watch, Guess Accessories £130; NailsInc nail polish in Haymarket, Debenhams £10.50

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9 July 2010: 09:00

Hot summer shorts

Shorts are one of this summer’s biggest trends. There’s a wide range of styles ranging from short, short little hotpants to high-waisters or knee length smart city shorts. So prepare your pins and show them off!

Our Personal Stylist, Anna Moore’s shorts style of choice for this season is the denim high waister. The best pair in her opinion are these Basque indigo jean shorts from Topshop, £28.

Looking for a more conventional cut-off denim short? Try these boyfriend shorts from Uniqlo (£14.99) or sexy Siluetas from Zara (£24).

This season’s trend for embellishment and detailing is not just for the upper body. Shorts don’t have to plain. Look out for fringing, texture and additional details like studs. Here are a couple of our favourite finds:

Left to right: white lace hotpants, £24.99 and tan suede fringed hotpants, £29.99 both River Island.

If you’re after something a little smarter, go for a longer length, tailored pair. Team with a shirt and heels for a super chic summer look. We love these pretty pink shorts from Warehouse, £40.

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18 June 2010: 09:57

Maxi dresses

Leona Edmiston maxi dress
The maxi dress is not new for this season but it is still a hot property. The long draping dress has become a summer wardrobe staple. Buy one now and you could snap up a bargain in the summer sales.
This candy-striped Cecile maxi by Leona Edmiston is on sale now for £165, down from £275!

Why do we love the maxi?
There are a number of reasons. It’s easy to wear and looks good daytime or evening. Maxis can be dressy or casual. It covers a multitude of sins so you can hide unshaven legs or cover up between waxes! Don’t think you can get away with neglected toenails though. Your toes will still be visible despite the long length dress, so book in that pedicure!
Maxi dresses
Left to right: Faith jersey maxi dress, French Connection £85; Westbourne maxi dress, Monsoon £180; Macrami maxi dress, River Island £29.90.

But you can make major mistakes with a maxi. Some styles can leave you looking like you’re wearing a tent, so avoid maxi dresses which drape you in too much fabric or cinch it in with a wide belt. A hot style this season is the more body-conscious maxi in clingy fabrics. That brings with it more factors to consider, but it is fabulous for showing off your curves.

Team your maxi with gladiator flats or wedge sandals, chunky tribal jewellery and shades.
Floral maxi dresses
Left to right: Bud bandeau maxi, Miss Selfridge at House of Fraser £45; Floral maxi, Gap £49.50; Floral bandeau, Republic £26.99.

Full prices are quoted here, but many sales are on now so look out for them at a discount. Find out details with our summer sales diary

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