Category Archives: Featured

Jul28

Nails inc

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Nails inc

 

Nails Inc are probably one of this years most go to nail brands and it’s no wonder when they offer all the colour you could possibly ever need!

Whether you want to shine bright this summer and wear a block colour neon hue or alternatively opt for a subtle beige or nude in order to fit in at the office.  You can be sure to find it at Nails Inc and this month they are offering nail enthusiasts everywhere the chance to bag themselves a beautiful make-up bag courtesy of the label.  This offer is only available to those who spend £35 or more. 

Two of our favourite colours are the hot red and the nude beige as one can wow on nights out whilst the other will sit pretty and subtly during the days.

However once you are in store and see all the pretty hues, we are sure that won’t be a problem!  Just be sure to pick up all those brights for your hols.  They are available at an assortment of beauty counters all over the country.  And did we mention with every manicure you get a free glass of bubbles!  It’s definitely time to book in a girly date!

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…

Jul11

Pretty in pink

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Pretty in pink

The Parisian powderhouse Guerlain has once again revealed why they are the go-to brand for make-up by showing us an assortment of brand new must-have blush compacts.

The latest make-up offerings come in a range of blushing pinks and all come in stylish limited edition casing.  The powders certainly offer every shade you would ever need, in hues including rose, peach, hot pink and baby pink.  All offer the standard Guerlain grace, style, sophistication and class and should be in every fashionista’s handbag, especially when they come in a stylish jet black engraved with spiralling tendril Guerlain design.

Once you have purchased the blush you can go that one step further and team it with a Guerlain impeccable shine rouge G lipstick, entitled Blush G de Guerlain.

The creative director of the infamous brand is said to be extremely impressed with this season’s shades and informs users they are both melodic and beautiful in style.

Of course the collection wouldn’t be complete without the piercing blue stare of a supermodel and the face of Guerlain’s new blushes.  Natalie Vodianova is the name behind this face and in the campaign wears the all-new rose tones.  Such shades are perfect for the summer months ahead of us and will give the effect of a true English-rose style.  Such a style is best worn during the day but can be dressed up at night with a more vivid lipstick shade such as a hot pink or deep rose colour

All the products encase a certain sense of style and attitude and are only for the most confident upon us!

May3

Fashions next big things

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Fashions next big things

First up are the Emilie Cacace prints, which are said to be high on the fashion agenda this season. The of the moment textile designer has worked with her mum, who goes by the name of Penny at a digital print company. The print company goes by the name of Think Positive Designer Prints and features some of Australia’s hottest designers.

But that’s not all! Emilie Cacace has recently started up her own label, which reveals a series of prints that have taken inspiration from far corners of the world.

The new label is certainly one to watch for this season and goes by the name of Andeol. If you love observing both exquisite cultures and different people then make sure you check out the new range from this must see designer!

Emilie Cacace has stated that she grew ip surrounded by other cultures and has therefore always been interested and excited about the way other parts of the world live, whether this is the way they act, dress or eat. She loves seeing the way others work and why their values are on a day to day basis.

She also says she feels a strong connection to the ways in which other industries work such as handcraft artists from far out places like Guatemala, she feels this connection because she believed things that are still made by hand and from the heart have so much more value

Other elements that influence her designs include artisanal practices and indigenous textiles, both of the above contribute to her design process and also the manufacture of her pieces!

Jan17

Girl bands and the new Gaga

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Girl bands and the new Gaga

Girl brands are mot definitely proving to be the new Gaga for this season and 2011 has brought with it an array of new faces.  One band to watch out for comes in the shape of the LA four piece, Warpaint.  This band is set to fill that Girls Aloud shaped hole in the music industry and their post rock debut album has already granted them an NME cover as well as many music connoisseurs respect.

Solo girls such as the likes of Florence, Cheryl and Rihanna were the ones to take over our iPods last year but this year our music minds may change, girls are still in but en masse for 2011!

Check out Warpaint’s The Fool, make sure its on your iPod if you want to be in with the music crowd, as well as the above check out the Britts Ruff Diamondz, which feature a rapper and two female singers.  Also on your iPod should be the Popettes Wonderland, they are managed by the one and only Louis Walsh.  We can’t wait to see what they come up with!

Add a little girl band rock to your style, this season is more retro rock than girly glamour, think statement and rebellious black attire, blazer jackets, choppy haircuts, top hats and invest in a guitar!

Jan3

Ski chick is this season’s hottest look

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Ski chick is this season’s hottest look

Good news for those that are not fans of the cold, ski chic is officially in, such a look ill not only keep you at the forefront of fashion, it will also keep you nice and toasty.

There are an assortment of must visit boutique ski chalets opening up around the globe, all of which are perfect venues for this season’s fashionista’s to work that ski chic style!  One such must-see chalet is the Madlein at Tyrol in Austria.   Not only does this laid-back yet exquisite venue offer an array of panoramic and breathtaking views, it also features Philippe Starck bathrooms and colossal beds!  The Zen haven offers a luxury place to unwind, featuring lots o glass and stone as well as a grand fire room and a tranquil outdoor steam pool.  For those that want to party there is also the in-house nightclub, Pacha.  Rates start from £165 a night, which includes half board.

Another great stay is the Cambrian at Alelboden in Switzerland.  Think log piled walls, mountainous scenery, picturesque views and giant windows.  The crisp white bed linen and cosy blankets are enough to make you stay in doors however!  The best feature of this particular ice palace also offers a dine in igloo and an outdoor thermal heated pool, it most fun asset however is the full-moon sledding.

Morealps in La Rosiere, France comes in the shape of an assortment of cutesy yet very private chalets, offering wooden floors, balconies with breath taking views, Jacuzzis and saunas.  This is most definitely the perfect place for stylish couples

Dec5

The model of the moment

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The model of the moment

Joan Smalls is fast proving to be the model of the moment and not only does this girl ooze style, she also has the brains!

The Puerto Rican models has walks the runways for an assortment of designers including Gucci, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, H&M and Burberry.

The Puerto Rican stylista began her modelling career in 2007 but her real big break came when she was appointed to walk the runway for Givenchy’s Ricardo Tisci. She then went onto be assigned by a variety of other big names in the fashion world and is now one of the most sought after models of the season.

As well as modelling, this beauty also has brains and sports a degree in psychology, but what really makes her tick?

Well her favourite designers include the likes of Ricardo Tisci of course, Alexander Wang and Joseph Altuzarra. She admired their dark and sensual side and wearing attire designed by the above names makes her feel both sexy and confident in herself.

Her must-do beauty tips include having a good training routine, moisturising every day with a good cream and getting eight hours of sleep every evening if you can.

Her favourite piece of attire is a statement blazer that she wears everywhere, it is from Givenchy and goes with just about everything. Joan Smalls believes in investing in style staples that will work with several different looks as when you are unsure of what to wear you know you can fall back on any one of these investments.

Nov22

Marni re-releases vintage pieces

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Marni re-releases vintage pieces

The Italian label Marni has just revealed some very exciting news and has in fact launched an extremely desirable vintage collection.
Has there ever been a time when you saw that perfect dress, top or pair are skyscraper heels…returned to the store later to purchase them and those perfect purchases were no longer there!?

Well we have some good news for you, especially if you are a Marni fan! If there are certain pieces from previous Marni collections that you will forever regret not picking up at the time, maybe someone else got to them before you or by the time payday finally arrived you were just too late, then you’re in luck. The Italian label is currently in the progress of re-releasing an assortment of favourite designs from previous seasons. Fashion savvy individuals all over will have until December to purchase such items, giving customers and Marni fanatics everywhere a second chance to get their hands on a glorious range of attire.

The Marni Vintage range comprises of everything from blouses and trousers to outerwear and accessories, as well as an assortment of to die for jewellery. This is a collection of the best loved buys from over the years.
The most popular re-released item to date is proving to be a very fetching silk shirt; however everything in the collection is wardrobe worthy.

The pieces are available to buy exclusively on Marni’s website until 2 December. You better be quick, just because this high fashion label are offering you with a second chance to buy all your favourites, this doesn’t mean there will be a third chance.

Nov8

The actress and trend setter Kate Bosworth wows in a pretty Proenza Schouler number

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The actress and trend setter Kate Bosworth wows in a pretty Proenza Schouler number

Kate Bosworth always manages to wow the crowds at an assortment of prestigious events and this season is proving to be no different. The stunning actress donned a piece from next season’s Proenza Schouler collection and worked a super orange dress.

An assortment of fashionista’s won’t mind admitting they have just a little style crush on the actress Kate Bosworth and are constantly looking to her for style inspiration, especially when it comes to the latest trends for next season. The actress certainly ticks all the style boxes and often has us extremely envious, especially when it comes to her ever-covetable designer closet.

Last night Kate shone out in the orange Proenza Schouler number and certainly hit the red carpet in style. The dress was chosen for an event in New York and is from the high fashion label’s spring 2011 line. The eye-catching attire only just reached the runway a few weeks ago; obviously the designer however knew Kate could show it off at its best!

Proenza Schouler is proving to be one of the most watched shows of the season and this lucky trend setter has already managed to get her fashionable mitts on it! If only we could all have a wardrobe like Kate’s!

The must-have piece ends just above the knees and is finished with a black collar, Kate teamed the dress with a statement black bag, super high heels and laid-back locks.