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13 January 2011: 10:48

First look: Topshop SS11

We knew from London Fashion Week that Tophsop’s collection would be pushing the boat out next season so we’re pleased to see their new season’s images do not disappoint.

Complete with dip died hair in colours of pink, blue and green the looks take boho to a whole new level and though each individual collection has it’s own feel – they’re entitled New Age Constellation, Graduation, Snake Valley and Swedish valley -  there is an overwhelming sense of seventies hippy chic across the collections.

Granted, these aren’t all going to be everyone’s cup of tea and but expect to see plenty of Topshop’s new collection on the festival scene this year. Take a look and let us know what you think.

New Age Constellation

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Graduation

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Snake Valley

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Swedish Summer

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31 December 2010: 13:50

What Kate did next…

As Kate Moss’s final collection for Topshop leaves the stores forever, rumours abound that Kate herself is also leaving the world of fashion and moving into the world of music.

She’s pole danced in a video for The White Stripes and sung on a few Babyshambles tracks but the supermodel is now supposedly having a recording studio installed in her house for her to work on her debut album.

In another twist Kate also recently revealed, in an interview with Company magazine, that she was thinking of opening a modelling school.  Describing herself as being “short and lopsided” she said that if she could learn how to model she should be able to teach others how to work it too.

Whether Kate decides to go down the music route or not we can’t imagine Kate ever leaving the fashion industry for good, having become synonymous with the British fashion industry and a style icon for our generation.

Some of the items from Kate’s last collection are still available in store and are on sale too.  Here are some of our top picks.

Clockwise from left: Sequin stripe jacket £180 £90; Beat pleat maxi dress £250 £125; Silk embroidered cape £150 £75; Chainmail vest dress £180 £90; Black embellished dress £180 £90

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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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18 November 2010: 09:00

5 best nail polishes for under £10

We’re big fans of painted nails here at Westfield HQ. We’re always up for trying out the latest shades and brands. We have even been known to try out a new polish at our desks (sshhh, don’t tell!).

If you’re looking for a new nail polish and you don’t want to spend a fortune, we’ve discovered some great brands which won’t break the bank. We recommend them for colour, easy application and they’ll last you for at least a weekend. Best of all, they all cost under £10. We reckon that some of these are equal to, if not better than, some of the much more expensive nail polishes around.

So if you like to update your nail polish to match your latest outfit, we suggest you give these nail polishes a go. They have great new season colours too. Look out for autumnal hues and this season’s nudes and steely greys in particular.

Left to right: Topshop Nails in Cloud, £6; Essie nail polish in Chubby Cheeks, Debenhams £8.95; Rimmel 60 Seconds nail polish in Pompous, Superdrug £3.49; Rituals nail polish in Late Night Ruby, £7.90; Max Factor Max Colour Effects in Red Carpet Glam, Boots £3.95.

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17 November 2010: 09:00

Sixties style

Looking for a little retro inspiration? Step back in time with 60s-inspired pieces available from some of your favourite high street retailers.

There’s something wonderfully feel good about the 1960s. Ok, so it wasn’t all rosy, but they always seem such halcyon days. And the style is seeing a revival. After watching ‘Made in Dagenham’, we’ve fallen for the shift dresses, fabulous false eyelashes and beehive hairstyles all over again.

Left to right: Camel 60s swing dress, Warehouse £35; Diamante trim black shift dress, Topshop £55

The pieces are oh so flattering too. A shift dress can disguise a midriff that’s carrying a few extra chocolate biscuit induced-pounds! An A-line skirt skims over a curvaceous hip. And a big animal print faux fur coat will detract from anything else concealed within it!

Left to right: Animal print 60s tunic dress, Dorothy Perkins £29.50, Leopard print faux fur coat, Biba at House of Fraser. £165

The A-line skirt below ticks so many on-trend boxes. It’s mid-length which is bang on this season. It’s camel coloured – again another trend tick. Plus, it’s got that 60s vibe about it. We love it!

Left to right: Stripe top, Oasis £30; Midi-length A line skirt, Warehouse £45

Now, just grab your false eyelashes (we recommend you have them applied at Shu Uemura, House of Fraser) and start backcombing your hair into a beehive that would impress even Amy Winehouse.

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16 November 2010: 09:00

Topshop mascara

Beauty Review: Topshop Mascara in Bitter Chocolate


Price: £8

Available from: Topshop

What it claims to do:
Super volumising mascara for false lash effect dramatically thicker and fuller lashes.

Rest the mascara brush at the base of your lashes and slowly pull through, wiggling the brush from side to side as you go to fully coat lashes. For full on lashes, coat both sides of upper and lower lashes, using as many coats as you need for dramatically thicker and fuller finish.

Our reviewer says:
I really like this mascara. It sets itself apart from the other mascaras which scream about giving you gloriously full eyelashes. The packaging is simple and effective.
It’s easy to use, easy to apply and it doesn’t clump. You can keep applying lots of coats to build up as dark or light a colour as required.
I really love the colour of the ‘bitter chocolate’ – it’s a really nice shade of brown giving a more natural finish than the usual jet black.

Final verdict:
The price point is good and I love it for being so simple but effective.
Overall, it gets a good all-rounder thumbs up from me!

Reviewed by Julie

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3 November 2010: 16:59

Rihanna’s X Factor look

There was nothing subtle or retiring about Rihanna’s appearance on this week’s X Factor. She was adorned with oversized floral accessories, adding maximum impact to her outfit.

Rihanna wore a stunning William Tempest puffball dress and flashed a pair of frilly knickers underneath. But it was the fabulous floral arrangement that added a unique twist to her look. In typical Rihanna style, she didn’t just add one corsage, she wore a poppy and rose headband and grouped together a number of different corsages on her dress too.

Corsages are a great way to customise a dress, particularly if you want to update an old favourite. Perfect for Christmas party season, you’ll find a wide range of floral accessories in stores now. Go for different sizes, textures and colours. Mix silks, velvets and even woollens with net, sequins or feathers. You’ll also find corsages with prints like checks, florals or this season’s favourite – leopard print.

Left to right: Khaki floral corsage, Dorothy Perkins £6.50; Leopard print corsage, Oasis £6; Sequinned net flower corsage, Dorothy Perkins £8.50

Left to right: Taipei printed ruffle flower clip, Accessorize £10; Rose corsage, Oasis £6; Oversized origami flower, Accessorize £10

Headbands are spot on for a final touch. Have some fun with them. Feathers, net, sequins, bows – they’re all out there for you to try. You don’t have to go for a standout arrangement as large as Rihanna’s, but then again… why not?

Feather net embellished headband, Topshop £30

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28 October 2010: 09:00

Furry boots

Shearling is one of the key trends for A/W 2010. The aviator jacket is definitely the hero piece for the season and there are heaps to choose from whether you’re looking for an investment piece or a quick fashion fix.

But furry linings go beyond the jacket this year. Look down and you’ll see some gorgeous boots with faux-fur details. Not only does that give it extra style creds, it also keeps your feet warmer on those chilly winter days. Fashion forward and practical too – who’d have thought it?

There are plenty of practical flat fur-lined boots around. Look out for some extra buckle detail, giving a nod to the biker boot and military styles. But if you’re a girl who can’t do without her heels, you’ll be pleased that there are some monster heels that still feature a Shearling cuff on the boot.

Here are five of our favourite high street finds.

Leftto right: Wentworth buckled boot, KG by Kurt Geiger £190; Grey Thandi boot, Reiss £195; Shearling heeled boot, Topshop £95; Shearling-lined lace up boot, Schuh £49.99; Tan trim fur boot, Dorothy Perkins £65

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27 October 2010: 09:00

Autumn nails: spend or save?

When Chanel launched their new khaki-coloured trio of nail polishes last month, people went crazy for them. The three camouflage shades – khaki brun, khaki rose and khaki vert – tone in perfectly with the A/W 10 colour palette. The super stylish, neutral matte polish is swiftly becoming a classic.

But, do you want to pay around £16 for a nail polish? Well, you don’t have to. Our lovely friends at Topshop have a great range of nail colours available from £5 each. We are big fans of Topshop nail polish here. The quality is great, it applies well and it stays chip-free for a decent amount of time too. Plus, the fabulous names really make us smile! Today, I’m wearing ‘Geography Teacher’ and I reckon that by the weekend it’ll be the turn of ‘Remember My Name’.

Left to right: Topshop nail polish in Moving House, Big Smoke and Utilitarian, £5 each.

Check out Topshop’s new season make-up collection – Heavy Duty – available in store now.

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21 October 2010: 09:00

Jewellery goes wild

Designers have been taking their inspiration from nature for many a season. We’ve seen tribal, safari and tropical trends for summer, and now that autumn’s here we’re seeing earthy tones, animal prints and natural hues.

Don’t think that the earthy vibe is restricted to clothes. There’s a definite trend towards nature-inspired jewellery too. Look out for feathers, leaves and flowers on pendants, earrings and even rings.

If you’re an animal-lover, this is definitely your season. You’ll find animal pendants available to suit every budget – from the covetable Mulberry leopard to the Accessorize hippo.

Left to right: Nelly the Elephant pendant, £5; Gerry the Giraffe pendant, £9; Zebra pendant, £6 all from Accessorize

Take flight with gorgeous winged creatures – butterflies, dragonflies, doves and, the wisest choice this season, owls. The learned bird is a firm favourite on A/W10 jewellery – drop earrings in particular.

Left to right: Owl earrings, Topshop £10; Hummingbird brooch, Oliver Bonas £25; Butterfly stone ring, Oasis £12

But if you’re looking for something a little more edgy and raw, we have the perfect pieces for you. Forget fluffy bunnies and pretty butterflies, make a statement with a claw or tusk! We spotted these pieces in Azendi and they definitely make an impact.

Left to right: Shaun Leane Silver Eagle Claw Bracelet, £390 and Vermeil & Ivory Resin Bangle, £210 from Azendi

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