Category Archives: Accessories

Feb1

A few must-haves for the ultimate fashionista

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A few must-haves for the ultimate fashionista

Valentines Day is fast approaching, this is certainly an excuse to dress to the nines for a special somebody, it is also a good time to hint at what you might like for your Valentine’s Day gift!

One thing that will be a gift for both of you is a silk-satin chemise.  This sexy little number will make you look and feel great and will get you all of the attention you desire!

The silk-satin chemise from the infamous designer Stella McCartney is a great shout and is available from Net-a-Porter.com.

Another fashion must-have comes in the shape of a cutesy jewellery box.  You never know what you may get from your man this Valentine’s Day and if it is jewellery, you will need somewhere to keep it!  A great shout is the Lapis jewellery box from Smythson.  The jewellery box houses a compartment for every trinket.

The accessory of a season is definitely a felt hat.  Emma Fielden has a great little red number, which is available from £220 and is the perfect colour for the winter season.

If you have an evening of fine dining planned for the event, then you will need to invest in a pretty outfit for the occasion!  Opt for something that is demure and flattering, rather than something that is a little too dressy.  A great outfit for a fine dining establishment is a cutesy elegant shirt, team with equally elegant trouser and heels or a block coloured skirt.

A tulle blouse from ‘by Alice by Temperley’ is a great option for such an event and the black embroidered print on the sheer white shirt works well to create a very high class look!

Add a little bling to the look with a few pieces of simple silver jewellery and will be turning more heads than you expect!  All of the above are available both online and at your local department store.

Jan3

This year its’ a wrap!

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This year its’ a wrap!

This year has been a great one for style and there are arrays of cutesy pieces that we want to get our hands on, especially now that the sales have begun.

Wrapping paper was a big hit this Christmas, so why not stock up on your favourites styles at a fraction of the price.  Many of the papers seen this year were enthused with prints that were created using a screen print technique.

Frinton Press paper was a big hit and also quite a pricey one, with just eight sheets coming in at £20.  Why not be uber organised and buy a few rolls in the sales.  It will come in handy for any up and coming birthdays too!

The website fotofitup was also a big hit this year as it allows users to transfer their own photos onto their wrapping paper.  Whether you choose to put a one off comedy picture of yourself on your wrapped parcels or a few of all of your friends, This is certainly a quirky extra that makes open up presents just that little bit more special.

Prices start at just £1.99, which means you won’t be breaking your bank either!

Made in Bristol have currently formed three pop up shops, which house an array of quirky illustrations, prints, cards, crafts, sculptures and jewels.  Such styles really allow you to get personal with your presents and are great to note down for next year or even any up and coming birthdays!

Other cutesy products to buy into if you didn’t receive them this Christmas include the likes of a mobile cosy.  Such a gadget is a great way to take care of your more expensive handsets and come in the shape of knitted owl, bear and panda styles.  They are so cute we don’t think you will be able to resist all three!

Are you looking for some new stylish furniture for your bedroom? Click here for Bedstar.co.uk and browse their great collection of beds, mattresses and furniture online.

Dec4

hot seasonal picks

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hot seasonal picks

It is certainly the season to be jolly and also the season to start giving!  If you need a little present inspiration, look no further than here!  We have sourced the latest hot picks in order to reveal an array of cutesy gifts.  All of which are guaranteed to put a smile on a loved ones face.

Maybe it is the weather, the current economy or quite simply the fact that it is already December, whatever it is we are already starting to get in the seasonal spirit this year!

This year however we are all seemingly making a vow to be a lot more organised, which in turn means starting the seasonal shop early!

Plan, budget and try not to panic buy and you will be well on the way to purchasing your friends and loved ones an array of gifts they will just love!

If you leave it until Christmas Eve, chances are all the good things will be well gone!

Here are a few ideas to get your seasonal spirits buzzing with anticipation!  A satchel bag in a bright hue is a must for those that have a stylish office job or alternatively those at collage.  A leopard print phone case is another must for the designer savvy girl.  Silk scarfs are great gifts, especially if you plan on posting presents.  They won’t take up much room, yet will still create a great impact.

A vintage camera pencil sharpener is a must for those that love quirky stationary and lets be honest, who doesn’t?  Liberty stationary is also worth checking out, it will look super stylish on your colleague’s desk and will make the perfect work secret Santa gift!

Oct31

Halloween style

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Halloween style

With Halloween almost here, many of us are thinking about what to wear and where to wear it!

There are so many different outfits available but if you wish to truly stand out then you will need something original!

Make-up is a great way to make an outfit pop and Halloween is an excuse to really push the boundaries!

Forget natural and go over the top with statement eyes and dramatic cheeks!  Lipshades should be blood red or even black depending on the outfit and eyes should be super defined and smokey!

If you want to look cute on Hallow’s eve, a great option is headwear.  Hair accessories are very much in at the moment and look über stylish in your locks.  Cat ears, horns or witches hats attached to hair bands.  Wear with a cute outfit such as a leotard and puff skirt, striped socks and back comb!

Aug15

Lip, lip, hooray!

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Lip, lip, hooray!

This season girlie gorgeousness has teamed up with style and sophistication.  This is thanks to Lulu Guinness and her team of designers, who have produced a go-to luggage collection for all the stylish jet setting individuals of this season.  The super red luggage case is engraved with the renowned hot lips design and will guarantee to make you look like the bell of the airport!

The speedy wheels make it uber easy to manouvre through all those duty free shops, which is just as well since you will want to be picking up all those super stylish bargains!

The suitcase itself is crafted from high gloss, which is in fact said to be this season’s answer to practical plastic.  This means you won’t have to worry about your beautiful luggage getting marked or soiled when not in your hands.

The interior of the bag itself is however the main talking point and comes complete with cutesy drawstring bags, which are the perfect place to keep any shampoos, conditioners, suncreams, hair products and make-up as this way you will know they won’t spill or damage any of your clothing whilst being moved around!

The 56cm by 35cm by 24cm is available from all department stores and rands stocking the Lulu Guinness label.  The price comes in at £195 and is also available online!

Aug1

Work your work wear

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Work your work wear

When it comes to work wear, many of us may address such pieces as the drab parts of our wardrobes, however it doesn’t have to be that way!  This season’s work wear can be just as much a part of your wardrobe as your evening attire!

Take this season’s hot new must-see movie ‘Bad Teacher’ for example and look to Cameron Diaz for a few style notes when it comes to work wear.  The leading lady certainly shows us that by no means are your work attire pieces boring!  Heels are not just for an evening out on the tiles and can be teamed with a knee length skirt in order to create a sophisticated and sultry office outfit that will double up as evening outfit for drinks with the girls after work!

Work wear isn’t just about donning a pair of flat shoes, a plain shirt and a pair of black trousers, you can be just as stylish in the office as you can out of the office.  Add a bright belt and fitted floral belt to your every day suit.

Fitted blazers never seem to go out of fashion, why not team one over a vest top and a pair of smart linens as appose to your usual suit trousers and shirt.  This is a great low-key look that is more relaxed and the best bit, it goes just as well with sandals as it does with pumps.

Accessories are also a great part of every outfit and can really work to add an instant hit of colour to any outfit.  Try turquoise or white if you have a tan!

Jul25

Designer accessories

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Designer accessories

This season it wasn’t just the acts making at headline at Glastonbury, it was the jewellery. 

If ever there was an excuse for a guilt free designer bag this is it, proving designer bags aren’t just for Christmas! 

The A-list celebrities were seen sporting the usual concoctions of uber teeny denim cut offs, Hunter Wellingtons and Barbour jackets.  The hair was either piled up in a messy top knot or alternatively left loose and wavy with the addition of shades and a band.

First up was Chanel, the quilted bag seems to go with just about everything.  Wellies, a cutesy white dress, shorts and a tee…the bag itself is a statement alone so the rest of the outfit need not follow suit.

The Glasto festival is always a big hit for the fashion forward and despite the mud, the A-list celebs always manage to get it just right!

When it comes to accessorising those arms, well if you can get past the hoards of entry bands, think cutesy ties, nothing too dressy…you are raving it up outdoors after all!

Denim was also a big hit this year and a few of the celebrities showcased both cutoffs and jackets as well as soft fitted shirts!

Hats were a good idea too as when the sun did come out it was pretty hot and what better way to protect your head in a stylish manner, it also saves having to do the hair up neatly throughout the day or night!

Jul22

Florence and Gucci

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Florence and Gucci

Florence went over the top on her tour this season and amazed crowds in some pretty sultry wardrobe choices!

It appears that the star is on very good terms with a very high-end designer.  Gucci have created some wowing pieces that Sarah Jessica Parker would be jealous off!  Lucky Florence is certainly at the top of the music charts as well as the fashion list and has even taken America by storm.  The singing sensation is said to have been causing quite a stir at her recent gigs.  This isn’t only because of her awe-inspiring voice but also her dresses.

The creative director behind the awesome designs is said to be a big name in fashion and also the creative director of the brand.  From long chiffon gowns to enormous over the top corsages, the singer certainly has this season’s top fashion styles nailed!

Frieda Giannini is the name behind these enviable pieces and our favourite piece has to be the lovely lemon creation that she wore complete with a immense off green flower that makes some of the flowers seen worn in Sex in the City positively bud-like!

Another must-have item that is most likely already on every fashionistas’ fashion wish list is the maroon flowing creation that houses two huge orange corsages that match the singers skin tone and hair shade perfectly and as an extra touch this little number was teamed with orange lip stick!  What we would do to step inside of this stars wardrobe…

Jul20

It is the season to be colourful

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It is the season to be colourful

We are well into the summer months now, however there are a few more to go and what better excuse than to embrace colour…at least whilst the sun is shining!

There are however a few tips and a rule or two to take note of when colourfully styling your summer attire.  One such rule being never go overboard!  Too much will just make the people around you want to don the shades for other reasons than the sun!  A subtle statement is always better than over kill and you will appreciated much more by your fashionable friends for it!  Try adding a colourful hat to an otherwise subtle outfit or a statement ring, necklace or head band to neutral shades.  Set off a black dress with super bright accessories rather than wearing the same colour.

This season is certainly embracing hot hues and all the stars appear to have donned such outfits at the A-list events this season.  Think hot orange, brilliant baby and bright blue, turquoise and canary yellow!  All are very much in and will have you at the top of the style charts!

Other things to take note of is the style of the piece you intend to wear, fitted pieces often work better with colour as appose to over sized items.  Opt for a bright green or blue body sculpting dress, you will be the bell of the ball at your next do!

Jul17

Colour block cool

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Colour block cool

This season is really about standing out from the crowd!!  It has been made official that colourful clobber is the only way to proceed if you want to stay in tune with the latest style charts!

And when we say colour…we really mean colour!  Think hot hues, statement brights, in your face neons and super duper pastels!  Indulge away in this trend and is it most certainly set to stay…the Autumn catwalks were full of hot shades and they are only set to continue into the future!

One such brand to take this colour to the maximum is Marc Jacobs, however he is making more of a statement in the accessory isle and has only recently released a statement purple tinged watch that is to die for!  It’s most certainly this season’s answer to must-have arm candy and even though the price tag may seem a little steep, the £200 will actually only set you back 54 pence a day if you wear it all the time.  When you see this little number we can’t imagine you will be taking it off in a hurry!

Team this little number with an otherwise subtle outfit for an instant hit of colour, you will be the envy of all your fashion forward friends!

Other things to take note of this season include colourful turbans, we saw these make an appearance not too long ago but now they seem to be back for summer.  Not only will they hide tired locks, they will also keep the sun off your head…what’s not too love?