Funky heels…the stranger the better!

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Make a statement with your footwear.  Not for the shy…the key is the the chunkier the better.  Add to any plain outfit to look unique.  They were see at Chloe, Miu Miu and Chanel.  Here are some of the best to treat yourself to from Net-a-porter.com

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These shoes have to be worn with confidence.  Ive spotted these fab Red or Dead shoes from Shuch, they have a great designer look for a fraction of the cost! They look great with black tights and a mini.  Carry them through to the summer by wearing them with skinny jeans.

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whats making a comeback….

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Here are some of those looks that you thought would never make a comeback…

  1. Army bags: anything khaki/camouflage should be added to your wardrobe
  2. Shiney retro bombers: As seen on Kelly Osborne worn over a party dress
  3. Flower Corsages: They look fab pinned on a cardie or jumper
  4. Retro Trainers: wear with boyfriend jeans for a casual look.
  5. Lennon Specs: Go for the hippy look and wear with shaggy hair just like MK Olson
  6. Thermal Leggings: Agyness Deyn has brought these back
  7. Boy style loafers: As long as you wear with tights and a mini, you’ll look far from boyish!

Yellow for Spring/Summer 2008

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Forget the liitle black dress…How about a little yellow dress?  Yellow is one the hottest colors in S/S 2008 - a bright yellow like lemon drops to deeper shades of sunflowers.   Theres a colour to suit ever skin tone.  Flowery prints and patterns are also in for the season.  Expect to see sheer fabrics such as chiffon that feel so feminine & airy to the touch.

Here is a collection of my favorite yellow dresses.  These dresses are very versitile.  If you just can’t wait until the warmer days, go ahead and start wearing these dresses now - layer it over a polo neck and put on some rugged boots for chilly days.  A little yellow dress is a must-have fashion item for you hip fashionistas in 2008.

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L-R French connection, 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent, ASOS.

The Nautical Look

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Get ready for more bows, red, whites and blues as we go over board for one of the trends for Spring 2008 the nautical look is hot. Make sure you’re a stylish sailor and not a fashion-shipwreck with my top looks and tips.  Get the nautical look and sail into style with sexy sailor stripes but remember to keep it simple and stick to the basic colour scheme, with emphasis on clean and crisp cottons, white linen, navy and red, it’s a simple casual look. 

A simple but classic look consists of high waisted wide legged jeans, a striped red and white t-shit and some wedge shoes.  There’s no need to over accessorise with this style just add an over sized bag.

Fashion’s leading names this season, including Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Jessica Ogden have all featured this trend in their catwalk shows.  Armani’s beachwear was a chic, Riviera-style sophistication, Figleaves have great swimwear, here are a couple of the best.

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In whites, choose from the following: crisp linen shirts; loose, “Romantic” frilled blouses; trousers in every style, from palazzo to Capri pants; collars navy wide-leg slacks with big button fronts; Dutch caps and new variations on halterneck tops and, of course, sailor vests.

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The above are two key pieces that will bring your wardrobe up to date.  The crisp red and white cotton waistcoat is from Dorothy Perkins, only £14 and looks amazing over a simple white t-shirt and wide leg jeans.  The navy and white dress can be found on asos.com and is perfect to throw over a bikini on holiday!

Whether you are planning a trip to Capri, Barbados or Brighton, the nautical look will see you through summer and beyond. British designer Paul Smith adopted a nautical theme for his autumn/winter 2004 ladies’ collection and its been hot every Spring/Summer since, and set to make a comeback every year.

The hottest ad campaign for Spring 2008

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From left to right: Liam Wade (Golfer), Jack Bevan (Musician), Lily Donaldson (Model), Josh Beech (Musician), Alex Pettyfer (Actor), Coco Sumner (Sting’s daughter), Agness Deyn (Model), Laura Fraser (Model), Martin Tomlinson (Singer) and Edie Campbell (Model)

Gone are the black and white Burberry ads from the days when Kate Moss fronted the advertising campaigns since the mid 2000’s. Now Christopher Bailey’s Burberry is all about the up and coming Brits.  The look is said to represent “a very colorful collection and a younger mood at Burberry,”

The campaign was photographed by Mario Testino and really has you asking, who are all these people and why do they all have just a myriad of different expressions on their faces?  This ad shows the fresh, young and vibrant side to Burberry.

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The best of the blazers…

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There’s nobody else’s style that I admire more then Ashley Olson.  You can really see how their style has evolved from funky and boho to grunge, sophisticated and grown up, but I love it all the same. Whatever this girl wears seems to become trendy and mainstream the very next day.  She pulls off the blazer effortlessly.  She wears this mens blazer in a glamorous way, but I have seen her wearing the same on with skinny jeans and a big scarf. 

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Here are a few of the best I’ve seen out there.  My favourite is from All Saints, as it can be worn dressy or casual.  It has edgy shape to it, yet it is still tailored and flattering.

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The second is from Dorothy Perkins and is only £25!!! So its easy to get the key looks of the season.

Secret Sales!!!

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Secret Sales is a free private online club which organises exclusive sales for its members only, which makes you feel like a celeb!

This site has all the top brands including Diesel, Fendi and D&G.  Just register your email address and get weekly updates of upcoming sales. 

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The Secret Sales include fashion, accessories, home wares, sports equipment, electronics & technology, travel items, jewellery & watches and children’s products.

All items are 100% genuine and items are put on sale on a brand-by-brand basis and these sales will continuously change every 2-4 days, which means theres always a bargain to be had!

Its free to sign up to Secret Sales, so whats stopping you!  

Belts Belts and even more belts….!

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Womens fashion belts make or break an outfit. Choose from the slouch to the wide hipster, and of course the cinch!  The cinch is back! High waisted cinch belts, wide cinchers and obi style wrap belts.  Cinch in that waist for maximum waisted appeal.  
Turn a good outfit into a great outfit with this stunning range of up to the minute belts.  So i’ll get straight to the point, here are some of the best out there on the highstreet.

allsaints.jpgThis is my favourite from All Saints.  The return of the iconic belt in heavy vintage distressed leather with alternate flat studs and feature pyramid studs. Ramskull embosed with double buckle. Availiable in one size which will fit a 30″ waist through to 36″.  Its a classic All Saints belt and looks fantastic with jeans and even over a dress to add an edgy look! Its an investment at £65.

This belt is a bargain £10, an includes 3 of this seasons hottest look: purple, waist cinching and croc skin.  Wear over a black dress to add that wow factor! Well done Dorothy Perkins!

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If your looking for a glamorous waist cinching balt, look no further than this one from Wallis.  Its a definate statement piece, and would glam up any outfit.  Snap one up before they all sell out!

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No matter what outfit your wearing, add a belt and your right on trend!

A first from Stella McCartney!

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Stella McCartney’s first lingerie collection go on sale in February!

They are so cute, the knickers with the days of the week embroided on are so so cute!

You can find Stella McCartneys new collection at Net-a-porter.

Banana Republic finally hits the UK!

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One of the USA’s biggest stores has finally reached the UK. 

Banana Republic arrives on Regent Street, London, on 20 March.

Book your train tickets to the capital now, I know I am!!

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