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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!

Apr5

New season glamour

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New season glamour

Glamour groomed arches are mist definitely back on the fashion map! A great product to invest in if you to wish to create such a hot look is the Napoleons Perdis Colour Disc in Expressi to Go, which costs around £21 and is available from all major department stores and beauty counters. This nifty little product is also available online!

The new technique being employed by the fashionable crowd is Brow balayage, which pretty translates a ‘painted on’ tint that is bespoke blended to flatter your own skin tone, such a technique also boasts to match your locks as well as creating a multiple dimensional effect, that in turn creates fullness, make sure you ask your eyebrowist for just that!

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.

Feb21

New season Proenza Schouler

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New season Proenza Schouler

It has already been confirmed that the high fashion label Proenza Schouler will be causing quite a stir this season, they have certainly been making quite a bold statement in recent moths and this season’s show is said to be no different when it comes to that wow factor.

Proenza Schouler will be one of the defining shows when it comes to autumn and winter trends for 2011.  Last season they showcased a line of neon and tie-dye pieces at New York fashion Wee, making themselves known as the ones to watch for this season, especially when it comes to creative and daring designs.

Their deconstructed tweeds and bold and dramatically printed denim are just two of the ways Proenza has chosen to stand out from the crowd.  This seasons designs however appear somewhat Western in look and are now appearing all over the city, making them a major trend for 2011.

The designers behind such exaggerated pieces are Lazarro Hernandez and Jack McCollough’s, they both heavily focus were on signature mixed prints, computer generated and hi-tech yet made to look handcrafted clothes.  `These include pixellated trousers and heavily detailed knits along with statement geometric velvet dresses.  In fact almost all the pieces in the line took advantage of today’s technology.

Native American blankets collected on a road trip were said to be the inspiration behind the designer duos work.  Accessories included pony skin boots and distressed suede boots a well as fang detailed necklaces, all using the concept of the great west, however the designs were so much greater.

A few pieces to watch for 2011’s new season are the slim fitting trousers and the tuxedo-enthused jackets, apron-fold skirts are also proving to be big for 2011.

Jan6

This season’s hair trends

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This season’s hair trends

The catwalks have showcased an array of styles for this season, everything from super sleek styles to beach boho looks appeared on the runways, many of the looks even offered a definite nod to Studio 54.

With so many styles emerging for the 2011 season it seems like it will be a difficult task to choose just one of the many available.

One must-have look comes in the shape of ‘Miss Minimal’ and works paired down locks that offer a definite graphic edge.  The Calvin Klein autumn winter show had this look nailed and models sported the epitome of Manhattan chic, which was pulled together with a glamorous finish.

The hair stylist Redkin and the super stylist Guido created a softer take on the look in order to create an uber sleek pony.  Antonio Berardi ditched the styling serum and instead used his fingers to create a messy parting; he then looped the locks into a hassle free bun.

In order to create such a clean and simple style at home you must keep the products to a minimum.  Begin by creating a sharp parting, then smooth on a little gel or serum in order to hold this in place.  The Elvive Nutri-Gloss Light Reflecting Serum from L’Oreal is the perfect product to use and costs just £4.50.  Finish by securing the locks into a low pony and voila you will have yourself a sleek and glossy style, perfect for both the office and an evening out!

Dec20

This year is all about the disco doll

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This year is all about the disco doll

The disco fever is not only much more glamorous that winter flu, its also right on trend for the party season. Think over the top earrings, J Brand Babe flares and clog heels and of course that uber chic disco doll hair. This is the perfect style for both Christmas and New Year and will guarantee you a look that screams

Nov15

A shepherds’ delight

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A shepherds’ delight

Follow this season’s fashion flock in this season’s much-loved shearling, wear it collars, cuffs, boots and bags in order to appear snug for the autumn and winter 2010 season.

One top trend is the yeti-style boots; team with a pair of statement skinny leather leggings or sequined trousers for a different edge on the shearling style. Alternatively dress up a party look by throwing a sheep skin coat or fur gilet over a party dress, not only will you look right on trend for this season, you will be able to keep nice and cosy whilst the weather is approaching the minus temperatures.

Shearling appeared everywhere on every runway for the A/W shows, lining cropped leather bomber coats at Balmain, edging the collars and cuffs of every jacket left, right and centre Burberry and covering the coats at Topshop.

This trend is kept up to date with the clever addition of sexy skintight leggings, leather fabrics, brocade and an abundance of sequins. Such pieces make this style appear elegant rather than the market trader’s coat of choice.

Alexa Chung is already sporting such a trend, just knowing this makes up want to go and invest in the style straight away!

Sep14

Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi reveal an uber flattering and feminine collection for next season.

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Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi reveal an uber flattering and feminine collection for next season.

The British designer pairing Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi have recently spent a total of six seasons showcasing their uber feminine and flattering collection stateside, and have so far certainly made a great impression of the fashion capital of New York. The last two collections have most definitely been described as one of the ultimate highpoints on the fashion agenda for this year.

The Preen spring and summer look for 2011 girl is a very different to that of the brands previous looks, such as the bandage power dress. This season is all about the crisp shirts, sleeveless jackets, embroidered cotton pieces and chiffon dresses that appear as light as air. Such attire works to flatter the figure without spelling it out fully.

Pieces included cream satin style dresses that came to the mid calf and were given a contemporary edge with the top half being styled into a racer back formation. Figures were characterized with leather peplum belts that sat neatly over these flowing lengths of material.

Preen’s ultra feminine drop-waist belts and calf-length dresses have certainly unleashed an t all new concept and shape to the season and such pieces have in fact been described as their best creations to date.

Apr9

Master the art of the bigger brow and work this season’s trend for fuller brows.

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Master the art of the bigger brow and work this season’s trend for fuller brows.

Big brows are certainly proving a hit this season and when done well they will create the appearance of a face that offers a really groomed finish. The first step is to remove all the stray and untidy hairs from both below the arch of the eyebrow and the centre. This can be done using tweezers; you should use precision tweezers with pointed ends along with an eyebrow gel, which will aid in creating a natural shape. The eyebrow gel should be smoothed over the eyebrows in order to get all the hairs facing the same direction, which will in turn help to create the perfect brows.

You should then fill in the brow shape you desire to create using an eyebrow shadow; a shadow a shade darker than your natural eyebrow colour is required. This will add extra definition and create a bolder more dramatic style.

The final touch is to finish off the look with an eyebrow pencil, which can be used to fill and define the eyebrows shape. Filling with an eyebrow pencil will create the illusion of a more compact and fuller brow; you should opt for an eyebrow pencil that has a strong texture and make-up and also one that suits your shade perfectly.

In order to truly finish the look and create eyes that appear both dramatic and definite, add a slick of lash lengthening and volumising mascara to the ensemble.