Archive for the ‘General’ Category
Look to the Fuchsia – for a shift dress
A recurring theme in the Spring / Summer catwalk collections was the Shift Dress in brightest Fuchsia.
All the top fashion labels have one, Burbery, Stella McCartney, Versace, Celene, Diane Von Furstenberg.
Fuchsia is such a wonderful colour too, it goes well with basic black and white accessories and bare legs look equally as good as tights or stockings.
Featured In GRAZIA as one of ‘this seasons must haves’, you can’t go wrong with the Motel Ballerina Dress, in the season’s essential colour of fuchsia a with a light polka dot.
Burberry Prorsum fuchsia pink body conscious dress. This dress is slim fitting with shaped bodice and bust.
Miss England Bikini on show at Harrogate Lingerie and Swimwear exhibition
The new Miss England Bikini was unveiled yesterday at the Harrogate Lingerie and Swimwear exhibition, the UK’s biggest lingerie exhibition.
The bikini was modeled by current Miss England Georgia Horsley.
Miss Horsley’s bikini sponsors for Miss World, Aguaclara, designed the official Miss England bikini for the Miss England finals 2008 in London in July, where all the semi-finalists will wear the design as part of the ‘swimwear’ heat.
The official Miss England bikini is a stylish two piece cut design embellished with the ‘cult’ Miss England crown logo, it will go on sale on April 4 and will be available from lingerie retailers and online stores, such as Figleaves and Simply Beach.
The Harrogate Lingerie and Swimwear exhibition showcases more than 380 collections from leading lingerie brands such as By Caprice, Calvin Klein, Moontide, So Shei, Princess Tam Tam, Panache, and Shock Absorber.
Photo of Miss England by www.jackeames.com
Fashion Designer Diane Von Furstenberg Joins American Express Campaign
It has been revealed today that iconic fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg will join the American Express “Are you a Cardmember?” campaign which features famous Cardmembers telling their stories and at the same time depicting what it means to be an American Express® Cardmember.
ABC will premier the campaign during the 2008 Academy Awards broadcast on February 24th.
The artistic spot features a collection of personal scenes around Von Furstenberg’s home and in her studio while she reveals that by expressing herself through fashion, she became the woman she wanted to be.
A selection from the Diane Von Furstenberg Collection appears on Fashion Exclusives.
Valentine’s Day Gifts from Bhs
Take a look at this gorgeous romantic range from Bhs – the perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day!
From £25.00
Elegant embroidered long satin chemise
From £18.00
Spot chiffon cami and satin pant pyjama set
From £20.00
All this and much more available now at – Bhs
Playtex MySize because Bra Size Matters
A phenomenal 116 million bras that will never be worn are cluttering up underwear draws all over the United Kingdom.
The main reason for discarding a bra is bad fit, in an effort to combat this Playtex now offer bras in half cup sizes.
The Playtex MySize collection offers half cup sizes for a better fit to your bust. Sizes range from 32- 36A, A½, B, B½, C, C½, D.
Check out Playtex MySize at Littlewoods.
Secret Sales
Founded in July 2007 Secret Sales is a free private online club which organises exclusive members only sales.
Sales are from many famous name brands and are sold at greatly reduced prices , up to 80% off the recommended retail price.
The Secret Sales include fashion, accessories, home wares, sports equipment, electronics & technology, travel items, jewellery & watches and children’s products.
Secret Sales members receive weekly email invitations to the sales which allow them to purchase products from established brands.
Forthcoming Secret Sales will include:
Diesel, Prada, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbanna, Armani, Paul and Shark, Miss 60, Gucci, Fendi, Mandarina, Duck, Moschino, True Religion, 7 For all Mankind, Victoria Beckham/Rock & Republic, Sony, Ferre Designer Sunglasses, Converse, Pepe and Tommy Hilfiger
Discover more about Secret Sales
Cape styles and curvy cuts
Cape styles and curvy cuts are this seasons most desirable shapes.
Wrap up warm in a cape coat without masking your body shape.
This look is all about creating volume but also retaining your natural curves.
If you keep your coat length above the knee and belt up tight there will be little chance of losing your all important shape.
Features like oversized collars and big pockets combined with bell sleeves will help you retain your individuality.
The coats featured are available at Dorothy Perkins.
