Monthly Archives: April 2010

Apr29

Beth Ditto launches her new autumn/winter 2010 collection at Evans.

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Beth Ditto launches her new autumn/winter 2010 collection at Evans.

Beth Ditto has reappeared in the fashion world and is once again designing for high-street label Evans; the new collaborations are being created for the Autumn/Winter 2010 season and will offer a variety of pieces, each taking inspiration from styles in the last century. Items will conger up a mixture of eighties punk style combined with that of the vintage forties, even a little Noughties edge will be thrown into the combo.

Beth has reportedly stated she is really excited about the launch and each piece will be aimed at those who love to style themselves with an individual twist. The collection offers a variety of pieces for women of all sizes and shapes as well as taking heavy influence from many great style icons

The new autumn and winter collaborations will include a variety of vintage-enthused graphic prints ranging in style from a punk and retro look right through to distressed and Victorian. Pieces in the range offer an eclectic style which is really flattering on. All items in the new range echo a contemporary version of a certain style in time and should be thrown together for maximum results. They should be worn like Beth would wear them and create an impact.

Ditto has been on an adventure across the globe for the past year and the inspiration for most of her pieces is said to have come from various places she has encountered. Her first collection for the high-street brand, Evans, went live last summer and we’re sure the next collection which, is to launch in September will be just as good.

Apr27

Nail Varnish Causes A Stir

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Nail Varnish Causes A Stir

It can be hard to believe a particular shade of nail varnish is causing a stir amongst those that wants to be completely fashionable.

This is because it is not just what you wear that you wear but how you really dress it up that makes you look good. Accessories and shoes can really make or break an outfit. However for those that really want everything about their outfit to ooze glamour everything is important right down to the shade of nail varnish they wear.

For the past couple of years it has seen Chanel’s offerings in the nail varnish stakes that really have been grabbing people’s attention. For example last year bottles of the Chanel’s ‘Jade’ polish were selling for around £100 each.

This year it is the Particulière nail polish which is grabbing the headlines. It has been on sale for around 3 weeks and was first spotted on the catwalk at the Chanel spring/summer ’10 show, worn by the models.

The soft mushroom hue is being marketed as the only colour you need on your talons this season.

David Walker-Smith, Selfridges’ beauty director commented: ‘Chanel’s Particulière nail varnish warrants the frenzy and is definitely on every beauty queen’s lust list.

It is on sale at Selfridges counters now although it may be wise to ring ahead and check that they have the shade in stock because leading up to its release their were waiting lists for the nail varnish and since then it has continued to grow in popularity.

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Apr27

Five ways to look stylish in the gym.

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Five ways to look stylish in the gym.

Sporty attire has certainly made a big impact on the 2010 catwalks. Those slouchy grey tracksuit pants are not only suitable for the gym but now for a lunch date teamed with heels. However it works both ways, you can also look uber stylish whilst working out. This season’s sports luxe attire is certainly an incentive to start going to the gym.

You can now tweak those fashionable everyday pieces into items that echo a no hassle look and act as extremely chic workout wear. One such piece is the luxe sun visor, perfect for when it gets hot enough to start ecercising outdoors. It is the perfect way to keep those harsh rays out of the eyes but will also add a cute and edgy finishing touch to any outfit. You should opt for a visor that is both sleek and contemporary.

Another key look is to work some uber cool stripy sports socks; these are both extremely in-expensive and can work for a gym look as well as an everyday look. They are great teamed with a cute dress or alternatively with sports-style shorts, they will instantly add volume to any outfit. Wear on the tennis court or in the gym.

Items created in a sporty yet sheer mesh material will add instant sex appeal to your average gym garments. This material is an all rounder as its both breathable, sporty yet still adds an element of style to your look.

Hot pants are big this season and look great teamed with skyscraper heels for an outing on the town. They also look great in the gym and by wearing them working out guarantees you’ll get some use out of this purchase, at least until the weather gets a little warmer. Created in the right fabrics hot pants are extremely practical and a good incentive to get in shape, as when the sun does appear you’ll want to show off in these outside.

The sport bra has been revamped and transformed into the one-shouldered sports bra and is the must-have gym essential for the 2010 season. It can also be layered over or under other garments in order to create a quirky gym style.

Apr26

Marni sides with fashion label Current/Elliott in order to produce a range of New Jeans

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Marni sides with fashion label Current/Elliott in order to produce a range of New Jeans

Fashion label Marni and denim gods Current and Elliot have recently joined teams in order to create an exciting collection for the autumn/winter season, boasting each piece to be the perfect fit.

The creatiors will be introducing this collection to both of their respective headquarters in the fashion capital Milan and also Los Angeles. The new collaborations will be a mixture of both Marni’s signature style in terms of bold graphic prints and in keeping colour with that of Current/Elliot’s Americana inspiration and heritage approach to denim. The end products are said to result in an “authentic and whimsical combination” of individual and uniquely designed pieces, these items certainly won’t resemble anything seen before and boast to be an extremely different take on fashion for this season.

The much-loved Marni label is owned by the Consuelo Castiglioni’s family and has had a firm following of fans since the labels appearance in 1994, the brand offers a diverse and flirty-fun take on extravagant wear. Fashion label Current/Elliot only came about two years ago, yet they have already had a big impact on the fashion world especially regarding designer denim. Their signature style offers pieces of a classic fit with a vintage twist, all in all boasting to create the perfect silhouette.

The Current/Elliott and Marni collaborations are set to go on sale very shortly and will be housed at all Marni stores as well as a selected number multi-brand retailers and department stores featured in various locations all over the world.

Apr26

Rupert Sanderson reveals exciting plans for Paris.

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Rupert Sanderson reveals exciting plans for Paris.

Shoe Designer Rupert Sanderson has just recently embarked on an exciting adventure and completed his second international opening in a month; this follows the recent launch of his Hong Kong store which went live at the end of March.

The designer, who also spends some time blogging about the latest fashion news for Vogue Magazine, is reportedly extremely excited and proud about the opening of this particular Paris store. In order to celebrate the exciting launch of another home to his many shoe creations, he has decided to be extremely generous. The first person to step inside the new location and retrieve a receipt from the Parisian quarters will in fact get their purchase free of charge.

The store is situated on Le Passage des Deux Pavilions, 5 Rue des Petit Champs, 75001, Paris and officially opened the grande doors to shoe heaven just today, so those of you who wish to get your hands on a divine pair of shoes better hurry.

One particular favourite to be stocked in the Paris store will be the orange Pamela style, created in python.

Rupert Sanderson began working on his fabulous shoe creations in August 2001 and has since produced a new shoe collection every season, each pair being named after a variety of Daffodil. He really puts his all into his shoe creations and spends a total of 4 months every year in Italy refining each shoe with this team of craftsman. This guarantees each of his shoe works of art are of extremely high standards.

Apr26

Prestigious online brand prepare to introduce a denim boutique.

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Prestigious online brand prepare to introduce a denim boutique.

Denim has certainly been a big hit this season and it looks set to stay that way. The catwalks have showcased us an array of jean ensembles in the shape of hats, bags, shoes, jackets, blazers and so much more. It comes as no surprise that big name brand ‘Net-A-Porter’ has decided to take this trend one step further and open up a brand new denim boutique.

This exciting new addition to the online store is a complete dedication to fashions must-have and of the moment fabric and will be unveiled later this week. Net-A-Porter will be showcasing an assortment of high-fashion brands including the likes of Victoria Beckham Jeans and also a range from the Superfine label.

As well as housing an array of designer jeans, the denim boutique will also stock an assortment of shirts, jackets and accessories. If you think you’re already going to have difficulty deciding on what to purchase, fear not, Net-A-Porter also boast to house a team of specialists in order to help you decide. The ‘Jean Team’ will be available at customers’ requests and will certainly aid those visiting the store to find their exact fit.

The new denim boutique will be launching in the very near future, on the 28th of this month. This exciting addition to the prestigious online store is set to follow in the footsteps of the other already successful boutiques offered by the brand. These include loungewear, essentials, vacation wear, work wear and wedding attire.

Apr25

Danielle Scutt introduces an exciting new collection, designed for the tough and independent woman.

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Danielle Scutt introduces an exciting new collection, designed for the tough and independent woman.

Super model Agyness Deyn and rebellious singer Gwen Stefani are already big fans of this up and coming designer; her range of attire is perfectly suited to the fierce and independent woman yet her pieces still offer a glamorous and sexy feel. These pieces are certainly not for those who opt for oversized tees and boyfriend blazers but for those who love to embrace their womanly curves. Daniel Scutt’s creations work around the human body form and the new pieces in her collection certainly reflect that.

Popular pieces in her previous collection have included a range of daring signature style swimwear and statement denim. Her dresses also take inspiration from the detailing in these swimwear pieces with ring embellishments appearing on certain items and ruche styled fronts appearing on others, these take elements from both the fifties and seventies era.

A few of the pieces that really stand out in the new collection include a statement shoulder bag complete with some fierce studded detailing and also a kaftan complete with a graphic print design, this particular garment is perfect for the summer season or even a beach getaway. The designer also offers an innovative and alternative take on animal print in the shape of dog fur, revealing both movements and twisting patterns.

Inspiration for her current creations have been taken from good friends and the concept behind each piece is that it can be worn in a variety of ways, styled to suit its owner.

Apr25

2010 reveals a variety of exciting and innovative collaborations.

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2010 reveals a variety of exciting and innovative collaborations.

Over the winter season a series of up and coming names have been working hard to finish collaborations and now its time to reveal these innovative creations to the public.

Ashish Gupta is one such name that is taking centre stage for the 2010 season and the concept behind his array of new designs reveal a collection of garments that are designed to be worn, the designer takes inspiration from real people such as the friends he hangs out with and the girls and guys the designer works with. These aren’t garments designed just to be looked at but garments that will take you through the daily chores of life, this could be dressing for the office, cocktails after work or a night on the town.

A lot of he designers attire congers up a sports luxe image, everyday wear with a little added extra embellishment such as sequins and jewels. The prestigious fashion designer already has a firm following of A-list fans including the likes of style icon Madonna, R&B singer Rhianna, pop singer Katy Perry and Tori Amos.

This season Ashish has introduced an array of jersey and spike combinations to his 2010 collaborations, these particular pieces conger up a fierce and rebellious image. Garments appear to have been just thrown on and suggest a carefree attitude, for example chic jersey pieces that resemble the boyfriend tracksuit, tweaking it to fit your style.

Other pieces include alternative and statement weave style shoes in an intense gold shade. His spring and summer collections are certainly a different take on the standard jersey and sportswear attire.

Apr25

Update last seasons’ parka.

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Update last seasons’ parka.

If you are tired of last season’s parka why not give it an instant update and go for a cropped style. All you need to create this top trend is a pair of scissors, some statement popper press-studs, an old leather jacket or leather scraps and of course, a needle and thread.

The first step is to take your old school parka and cut it in half, the best way to do this is to get someone else to wear the jacket then you are guaranteed to get the length in proportion. Take the bottom half of the jacket and cut it to a similar size to that of the top half.

The second stage is to pin the bottom half of the jacket to the top half, you can play around with this until you create the perfect length, once you have achieved the desired length you can then sew the two pieces together, this can be achieved by either using a needle and thread or alternatively a sewing machine.

Check for any excess material inside and remove this in order to create a neat finish. However for a more distressed style leave the edges frayed. You can also use the popper studs to replace the original buttons; this again will update the parka.

Take any old scraps of leather you have collected or cut some off an old jacket and attach these o the sleeves, make sure they are the correct size prior to doing this. You can then glue these pieces to your newly created cropped parker, these can be sewn to the cuffs, collar and epaulettes for an updated twist on the parka. For an extra fierce touch, stud embellishments can be added to the ensemble.

This new style is the perfect take on 2010′s minimal chic and creating this garment yourself will guarantee a unique piece, you can style it to yours truly by playing round with a variety of details and embellishments.

Apr23

Introducing the revamped backbacks and bumbags, a top trend for 2010.

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Introducing the revamped backbacks and bumbags, a top trend for 2010.

It certainly seemed a fair while ago since Prada’s nylon rucksacks took centre stage on the backs of the urban choice crowd, however it now seems these chic utilitarian creations are about to make a second appearance, especially since the rucksack and bumbag are the perfect tool for today’s hectic lifestyles.

There are an array are styles available from over the top creations in luxurious fabrics to more low-key and hard wearing designs in canvas materials. Marc Jacobs showcased embellished pieces complete with trinkets and fringing details, these details were attached to duffel bags in monogrammed fabrics. Over at Ashish, girls were sporting East Paks created in acid bright colours and ink dyed to keep in with his cyber tribe style. Heikki Salonen revealed an alternative in the shape of a classic leather piece with canvas strap detailing.

If you prefer the more grown-up and sophisticated option, opt for bold buckles in brass and luxurious leather straps, this is the perfect look for the city and still right on trend for the 2010 season. DKNY showcased this grown-up style aptly with hand stitched leather sacs whilst Missoni offered a similar sophisticated style in the shape of slouchy drawstring bags with slashed detailing. Designer Ally Capellino introduced a neutral palette, with designs echoing natural hues and completed with leather binding embellishments.

This season sees another bag style take centre stage in the shape of the old school yet revamped bumbag, innovative and smaller envelope style sizes seemed the most preferred shapes for 2010.