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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!

Dec29

DETOX FOR THAT PARTY LOOK

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DETOX FOR THAT PARTY LOOK

You bought that fab little black dress back in November knowing it would look great if only you stick to that healthy eating plan. Party season is almost here and you just know that zip isn’t going to fasten. Calm down. Try a seven-day detox diet you know it will be worth the effort to look fantastic for that party night. Although a detox can help with some weight loss it’s more about de-bloating you Water retention or gas is often the result of intolerance’s to certain foods. Party time is a build up to these intolerance’s as we indulge ourselves at this time of year. This detox diet centre’s on keeping certain foods separate e.g. starches from proteins also only eating fruit by its self, as this reduces that windy feeling. Once you decide to go ahead you will find the first three days the hardest keep thinking of that sexy black number. Don’t take fright over an outbreak of sponsor the odd headache; it will all improve, you will look and feel fantastic.

Divide all foods into four groups; starch proteins fruits and nuts.

 

Even if you love to snack, there are ways you can do so healthily!  Simply stay away from sugary food and chocolate and stick to the likes of nuts, seeds, fruits and dried berries.

 

Start every day with a detox breakfast juice eat a third of your meals and drink plenty of water. Remember to try not to eat late and never dare go near fast food. Find a good detox diet and stick with it in fact stick a picture of the Little Black Dress on the fridge and remember how glam you will look on party night.

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Nov22

Pretty points

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Pretty points

There are numerous products available to make us girl’s look super pretty and girly this season.  As well as clothes, there are assortments of make-up products on the shelves!

 

These products are the perfect tools to get us ready for those up and coming Christmas dos!  Whether you choose to create a statement at the office or after work, make-up is a great way to transform your look!

 

If you are the kind of girl that thinks a new scent really finishes a new look off, then look no further than your local beauty counter!  There you will find an assortment of big name fragrances.  Look for something that offers a little more spice than your usual scent.  Winter scents are often richer that the standard light and breezy summer scent!

 

If you are the kind of girl that loves to push the boat out when it comes to make-up, check out the range of new lip tattoos.  Don’t worry we don’t actually expect you to take a trip down to your local tattooist, simply invest in some temporary lip art numbers!  The Jesse J style lips come in the shape of Violent Lips Temporary Lip Tattoos and cost under £15.  They are extremely simply to apply and guarantee to turn a few heads.  Choose from ruby red with ‘love; lettering, disco art gold and hot pink and purple leopard print.

 

Hair is another way to create a statement and what better way to make your hair stand on end than to invest in a little Hardcore Heaven.  Hardcore Heaven is the new salon-professional hair styling range that is certainly not for those that house plain hair!  The Structure range includes a total of nine products, which all work to create head-turning hair with long lasting results!

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!

Sep24

New things to try this season

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New things to try this season

Now that the autumn and winter trends are fast coming into play, it is now the time to start experimenting with a few new styles.

This could be in the shape of a hot new lip colour such as a plum or red hue, a killer new pair of on-trend fur rimmed boots, wedges instead of skinny stiletto heels, a new pair of coloured denim jeans or anything else that tickles your fashion fancy on the fashion radar.

Jeans have taken centre stage in the past season, with hot orange, pink, washed out blue, red and an assortment of other shades.  Opt to tone down the shades for the winter season and choose a richer colour rather than a neon.

Team with a pair of this seasons must-have on-trend big boots!  Such boots go with just about everything and are both on the runway and now in the high street boutiques!

Such boots are most definitely designed to be seen and should never be hidden, always wear them over skinnies or with cutesy short skirts!

Just make sure you invest in a pair with one definite embellishment.  They should also offer either a wedge or cuban style heel, which makes them the perfect attire for the winter season.  This added extra comes in the shape of fur and can be lining the insides, the edges or come in the shape of tassle extras.

Sep19

She’s got the look

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She’s got the look

Models, singers, songwriters, the cast of reality TV shows…they all have the look, they also have a huge team of stylists behind them!  So how do we go about reaching such a style status without the hired help?

The answer is quite simple really.  Make sure you follow all the latest shows, any up and coming designers, tune into all the fashion media and always create a style that you not only suit but one that you also feel comfortable in.

Wearing a piece that may have cost a bomb and also features on all of the on-trend runways to date doesn’t instantly create a great outfit.  If you team it with the wrong accessories or it quite simply doesn’t suit your figure then chances are, you will look as uncomfortable as you feel.

Even wearing a simple piece that isn’t at the height of fashion can be brought up a notch!  Simply team with super embellished accessories or block colours and most importantly wear it with confidence!

Having confidence will in fact make you look and feel like a million dollars in whatever you are wearing!  Standing up tall with your back straight and your head held high will also make you look like a style icon and one that knows what’s on trend for now!  This is the case even if you are donning a past season outfit!  Work that confidence girlies!

Sep12

Further style news for the new season

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Further style news for the new season

Further easy elegance can be found in the form of exceptional yet simple monochromatic dresses this summer.  Take a look at a few of this season’s catwalk stars in order to re-create a staple ensemble.  Whether you opt to choose the caramel leather at Akris, the heavy white yet adorably sophisticated cotton at Derek Lam, or the denim at Stella McCartney, there is one major rule this season and that is to stick to simple shapes that offer a very subdued and neutral palette.  This season is all about swapping the festival fashion for a little minimal style and refreshing our wardrobes in a simple yet striking way for the new season!

However if you prone to colour and can’t quite step away from it completely then add a splash of colour in the shape of reds and oranges, as such shades will work to complement your neutrals.

Balenciaga showcased some adorable must-have pieces this season, one of the fashion favorites seemed to come in the form of the oh so simple Carmine leather shorts.  Such a piece is a great investment as it works both in the summer, yet will still carry you forward to autumn/winter 2011-12!

If you are going tochoose to keep the colour in your style then keep the cut simple and clean.  Choose a vivid orange dress such as the ones seen at Victoria Beckham, Cacharel and Calvin Klein.  Keep the accessories expensive looking and subtle for best results.

Sep4

Carine Roitfeld quits Paris Vogue!

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Carine Roitfeld quits Paris Vogue!

News just in has revealed that Carine Roitfeld has left Paris Vogue!  The uber stylish editor in chief has turned her back on the magazine in order to pursue personal projects.

After ten years working in the industry at the iconic Parisian head quarters, the stylish writer has made a sudden departure!

This departure will in fact take place in a matter of weeks but the real question on every stylista’s lips is who is to take the editor’s place?

Her incredible talent has marked the history of the infamous Paris Vogue and she will be sorely missed!  The chairman of Conde Nast International, Jonathan Newhouse has said her incredible input into the magazine will be hard to replace but all at the Parisian Vogue headquarters wish her well in the future!

He states that even though he regrets Carine;s decision, he also understands it and this will in turn be a new beginning for the brand as well as Carine Roitfeld.

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!