Fake fur waistcoat with hook-and-eye fasteners at the front and a
detachable imitation leather belt. Lined. Length 24¾"/63 cm in
size 14-16. Visit the link for more.
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Monday, 7 November 2011
New Year Coming Up - Still Some Time to Follow Up
It's coming to the end of the year and you're all probably going to go through all the old clothes and get new ones. It's a new year - it's times for new clothes. With so many fashion retailers, there are so many shops to choose from - here are my top favourite womens fashion retailers....
1- DEBENHAMS
From Pineapple tracksuits to Jasper Conran evening dresses, Debenhams has all to offer. I personally love to shop here because I can find all my favourite brands in one place without having to travel from one shop to another and wasting time.
2- H&M
H&M offers fashion and quality at the best price. I love H&M clothes. Their different range of tops, jeans and dresses make any girl or womens shopping heaven.
3- BHS
BHS is where to go if you suddenly need something fabulous and fashionable to wear. From Wallis to Dorothy Perkins, Bhs's gorgeous range of clothes always make my day. I love the way it always has everything and I can always rely on it if nothing else works.
4- Primark
I know alot of people think cheap and bad quality when you say Primark but actually their clothes are always fab. I love their range and its basically fashion just at a cheaper price. Sometimes you can find the same thing for £3 at Primark and £18 somewhere else - trust me I have experienced it.
5- Next
Next clothes may be a little more expensive but its definitely worth it. Their clothes are beautiful, glamorous and their range is brilliant. There has never been a time when I havent fallen in love with something when I stepped into Next.
6- Pineapple
Pineapple clothes are comfy, sporty and gorgeous!!! I don't know of any brand better!!!
7- Dorothy Perkins
8- Accessories
9-Wallis
10-JD Sport - for sports only!!!!
1- DEBENHAMS
From Pineapple tracksuits to Jasper Conran evening dresses, Debenhams has all to offer. I personally love to shop here because I can find all my favourite brands in one place without having to travel from one shop to another and wasting time.
2- H&M
H&M offers fashion and quality at the best price. I love H&M clothes. Their different range of tops, jeans and dresses make any girl or womens shopping heaven.
3- BHS
BHS is where to go if you suddenly need something fabulous and fashionable to wear. From Wallis to Dorothy Perkins, Bhs's gorgeous range of clothes always make my day. I love the way it always has everything and I can always rely on it if nothing else works.
4- Primark
I know alot of people think cheap and bad quality when you say Primark but actually their clothes are always fab. I love their range and its basically fashion just at a cheaper price. Sometimes you can find the same thing for £3 at Primark and £18 somewhere else - trust me I have experienced it.
5- Next
Next clothes may be a little more expensive but its definitely worth it. Their clothes are beautiful, glamorous and their range is brilliant. There has never been a time when I havent fallen in love with something when I stepped into Next.
6- Pineapple
Pineapple clothes are comfy, sporty and gorgeous!!! I don't know of any brand better!!!
7- Dorothy Perkins
8- Accessories
9-Wallis
10-JD Sport - for sports only!!!!
Lipstick Colour - Just A Teeny Bit of Advice
Lip colour has the longest history of all makeup, and is still evolving every year. Nowadays, with the huge range of brands, colours, and textures, we find it difficult to select products that suit us. Many women refuse to wear anything but the one or two lipsticks they are accustomed to using. I believe that every woman should own an assortment of lipsticks in various shades, each of them looking great with specific attire and in certain situations.
All of us would like to have a collection of lipstick colours, but we don’t want to waste money on products we will never use. When choosing lipstick quality, you will need to consider the performance of the lipstick, and how it feels on your lips. Most importantly, you must select the right shade.
In the next few weeks you will learn the three aspects of colour, which are:
- hue
- brightness
- transparency
However today we will look at Hue :
Hue
The hue of a lipstick may belong to the warm, cool, or neutral palette.
If you have the confidence to wear the boldest looks, then try making your lipstick and outfit palettes complementary, instead of matching them. For example, the combination of a bright apricot lipstick with a navy blue suit, or fuchsia lips with an apple green dress, will create a stunning effect.
Saturday, 22 October 2011
Debhenams - That Perfect Evening
Debhenams have some absolutely gorgeous party and evening dresses available. Follow the link to take you to the Debhenams website where you can view these amazing dresses....
http://www.debenhams.com/women/occasion-evening-wear
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| Black Tiered Chiffon Party Dress £40 Debhenams |
Winter Coats
Winters Here Now!!!
It seems like summer was just yesterday and now we're all running around finding coats, hats, scarves, gloves and all. Stay in fashion this summer with some of the best coats around town....
It seems like summer was just yesterday and now we're all running around finding coats, hats, scarves, gloves and all. Stay in fashion this summer with some of the best coats around town....
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| Principles Light Cream long mac Coat Debhenams £63.50 |
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| Double Breasted Military Coat Matalan £40 |
Saturday, 17 September 2011
Monday, 4 July 2011
Sunday, 12 June 2011
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Black Swirl Print Dress
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Glamour meets graphic prints in this black swirl print dress from Principles by Ben de Lisi. Its diagonal empire line, with a twist at the centre bust, helps it cut a fluid feminine silhouette, while its black swirl print covers a comfortable jersey fabric.
Sunday, 22 May 2011
Sunny Summer
Here comes the sun.............
Prettify your wardrobe with these sexy, bright and most sizzling summer dresses....
Prettify your wardrobe with these sexy, bright and most sizzling summer dresses....
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| Pink Bow Dress £40 at Awear |
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| Printed 50's Style Dress £170 at Pink Label |
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| Lemon Sundress £9.00 at Primark Nationwide |
Daily Hair Tips
9. Thou shalt remember less is more
‘Effortlessly sexy’ is the new mantra for hair. Don’t spend hours battling with your mane; over-styling and product-loading are big no-nos unless you want lifeless, lacklustre locks. Instead, make the most of what nature gave you. Remember, overly-styled, stiff-as-a-board looks are out, naturally sexy and carefree styles; in!
‘Effortlessly sexy’ is the new mantra for hair. Don’t spend hours battling with your mane; over-styling and product-loading are big no-nos unless you want lifeless, lacklustre locks. Instead, make the most of what nature gave you. Remember, overly-styled, stiff-as-a-board looks are out, naturally sexy and carefree styles; in!
Saturday, 7 May 2011
Daily Hair Tips
8. Thou shalt be religious about trims
If you want healthy, split-free hair, be sure to book in for regular trims. Fine hair should be cut every six weeks, whilst thick hair needs a trim every eight. Leave it any longer and those split ends could move up the hair shaft, which means the difference between a trim and losing a couple of inches. It’s your call.
If you want healthy, split-free hair, be sure to book in for regular trims. Fine hair should be cut every six weeks, whilst thick hair needs a trim every eight. Leave it any longer and those split ends could move up the hair shaft, which means the difference between a trim and losing a couple of inches. It’s your call.
Friday, 6 May 2011
Daily Hair Tips
7. Thou shalt treat knots with patience
It can be tempting to just tug at a tricky knot until it’s out, but do this and you’ll only wind up snapping the hair. Have a little patience! Wet hair, and then use a wide tooth comb to ease the knot in small increments - GENTLY. For especially dry, fragile hair, load your comb with conditioner or oils first to hinder any breakage. Scissors should be a last resort!
It can be tempting to just tug at a tricky knot until it’s out, but do this and you’ll only wind up snapping the hair. Have a little patience! Wet hair, and then use a wide tooth comb to ease the knot in small increments - GENTLY. For especially dry, fragile hair, load your comb with conditioner or oils first to hinder any breakage. Scissors should be a last resort!
Friday, 29 April 2011
Daily Hair Tips
6: Thou shalt worship thy nourishing products
Nourish, nourish, NOURISH! We just can’t stress it enough. Treat your tresses to a deep conditioning mask once a week – and throw the rule book out the window! Many masks will tell you to leave the product on for around 10-15 minutes, but a certain celebrity hair whisperer once told us that anything under 30 minutes is pointless. And once you’re fully coated in your conditioning mask, wrap your hair conditioning mask, wrap your hair tightly in cling-film to seal in the heat; this will activate the mask’s healing properties. Movie-star shine and a silky-smooth finish guaranteed; think dreamy, not dreary.
Nourish, nourish, NOURISH! We just can’t stress it enough. Treat your tresses to a deep conditioning mask once a week – and throw the rule book out the window! Many masks will tell you to leave the product on for around 10-15 minutes, but a certain celebrity hair whisperer once told us that anything under 30 minutes is pointless. And once you’re fully coated in your conditioning mask, wrap your hair conditioning mask, wrap your hair tightly in cling-film to seal in the heat; this will activate the mask’s healing properties. Movie-star shine and a silky-smooth finish guaranteed; think dreamy, not dreary.
Monday, 25 April 2011
Daily Hair Tips
5. Thou shalt heat with caution
Blow-drying, styling, straightening – who knows where our style would be without our favourite tools? But much as we love them, the heat generated from these much-used appliances can penetrate the cuticle and leave hair dry, damaged and dull. Praise be to the heat-protection product! Invest in a good thermal-barrier mist and use it every time you style to keep those locks healthy and full of vigour.
Blow-drying, styling, straightening – who knows where our style would be without our favourite tools? But much as we love them, the heat generated from these much-used appliances can penetrate the cuticle and leave hair dry, damaged and dull. Praise be to the heat-protection product! Invest in a good thermal-barrier mist and use it every time you style to keep those locks healthy and full of vigour.
Sunday, 24 April 2011
Yesterdays Hair Tip
3. Thou shalt feed thy hair
Eat your hair beautiful! The healthier your diet the thicker, shinier and healthier your hair. As hair is made of protein, it makes sense to up your protein intake – think chicken, oily fish, pulses and nuts. And do drink lots of water also to banish dryness and promote natural sheen.
Eat your hair beautiful! The healthier your diet the thicker, shinier and healthier your hair. As hair is made of protein, it makes sense to up your protein intake – think chicken, oily fish, pulses and nuts. And do drink lots of water also to banish dryness and promote natural sheen.
Friday, 22 April 2011
Daily Hair Tips
2. Thou shalt not steal moisture from thy hair
The key to a perfect shampoo and condition? Finish with a cool-to-cold rinse to help seal the hair cuticle and convey natural shine, and always towel dry hair before conditioning otherwise you could be diluting the conditioner by up to 70%.
The key to a perfect shampoo and condition? Finish with a cool-to-cold rinse to help seal the hair cuticle and convey natural shine, and always towel dry hair before conditioning otherwise you could be diluting the conditioner by up to 70%.
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Dorothy Perkins - Petite Range
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Petite Blue Ruffle Vest Price: £14.00 |
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Petite Paisley Sequin Top Price: £26.00 |
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Petite Jade Jersey Top Price: £19.50 |
Daily Hair Tips
1. Thou shalt cleanse, tone and moisturise.
That’s right, ladies, these rules don’t just apply to skin, you know.
Cleanse: Wash hair every 3 days - daily washing steals the natural oils from the hair cuticle and can leave your tresses weak, limp and difficult to work with.
Tone: Stick to the colouring rules - whatever works with your own colour and skin tone is key, so avoid going more than 3 shades either side of your natural hair colour. The most important thing is that colour works with the wearer.
Moisturise: Treat hair to a intensive conditioning treatment once a week – your mane will thank you for it.
That’s right, ladies, these rules don’t just apply to skin, you know.
Cleanse: Wash hair every 3 days - daily washing steals the natural oils from the hair cuticle and can leave your tresses weak, limp and difficult to work with.
Tone: Stick to the colouring rules - whatever works with your own colour and skin tone is key, so avoid going more than 3 shades either side of your natural hair colour. The most important thing is that colour works with the wearer.
Moisturise: Treat hair to a intensive conditioning treatment once a week – your mane will thank you for it.
Hairstyles 4 This Season
The spring/summer catwalks were awash with playful curls and one of our favorite looks of the season was on the runway at Sonia Rykiel. You can achieve this retro look by adding curls all over your head and then vigorously brushing them out. Fix with hairspray.
Floral headbands are a great way to enhance loose lengths and carefree waves. This style is especially perfect for al fresco weddings and spring/summer ceremonies.
A great way to wear curls with ‘edge’, simply tease your mane to one side and smooth with a high-gloss serum. Secure with a glitzy slide and really amp up the loose curls by adding a volumising mousse.
Perfect condition, dreamy loose curls and a centre parting that opens up the face and highlights the shape of the cut. If you want a hairstyle like this before a great day, treat your locks to regular conditioning masks during the countdown.
Take inspiration from this season’s most stylish catwalks and opt for a simple, yet effortlessly elegant pony. A pretty style seen at Calvin Klein uses subtle body and height at the crown, swept into a sleek ponytail at the nap of the neck. A few loose tendrils add to the dreamy, romantic finish.
If you have short hair it can be tough to know what to do with it, especially if you want a do with maximum impact. One word: retro! Think Flapper Girl chic - the 1920s wave can be stunning and works on all hair types and face shapes.
f you’re planning a perfect summer beach party then this sassy style is perfect for you. It's relaxed, easy and says: "oh, this? It’s nothing really!" Simply add texture with a sea-salt spray for that authentic beachy effect and tease into a tousled style with your fingers.
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Formal Clothing From Next
Looking for Affordable Formal Clothing. Well, Next is what you need. Their fabulous linen jackets, trousers and cute tops are surely the perfect choice for that formal outing.
Feel glam in Debhenams fantastic, new, occasion dresses.Trending: Little White Dresses
Forget the LBD, as summer approaches it's time to embrace the LWD: the little white dress.
13 APRIL 2011
PART OF FASHION TRENDS SPRING / SUMMER 2011 HOT TOPICS
Achieve Anne-Marie's look at johnlewis.com
Achieve Anne-Marie's look at:
http://www.johnlewis.com/
Outfit 1:
Fenn Wright Manson Shiny Viscose Bolero - £59
Fenn Wright Manson Silk Chiffon Polka Dot Print Dress, Sapphire - £169
John Lewis Women Holloway Pointed Slingback Court Shoes, Sand Beige Patent - £70
Big Baby Blue Large Rose Pendant Necklace - £15
Outfit 2:
Coast Maddison Halterneck Dress - £150
John Lewis Diamanté Handbag - £99
Dune Vanilla Diamanté Crossover Sandals - £80
Outfit 3:
Hobbs Cheyne Fitted Shift Dress - £169
Reader make-over with Hilary Alexander: Anne-Marie Arpino
John Lewis competition winner Anne-Marie Arpino says she hasn't stopped smiling following her style make-over with Telegraph Fashion Director Hilary Alexander.
18 APRIL 2011
PART OF JOHN LEWIS HOT TOPICS
Anne-Marie was one of two lucky Telegraph readers to win a spring make-over with Hilary Alexander at John Lewis Oxford Street in London. The outfits were selected from over 400 fashion brands at John Lewis and Anne-Marie was also treated to a hair styling session with Warren Holmes of Nicky Clarke and make-up by Jaysam of Lancôme. Here, Anne-Marie shares her verdict on the make-over.
John Lewis has always been one of my favourite stores and I was delighted with some of the new womenswear ranges that they have introduced.
There was a huge choice of brands that catered for an assortment of styles and ages. Everything was really up-to-date, well laid out and, as always with John Lewis, the staff knew where everything was and were extremely helpful.
When it came to selecting the outfits, I let Hilary guide me because I really wanted to get out of my comfort zone of wearing nothing but jeans. I also wanted to look at colours that I wouldn't usually try. Some of the outfits were in bright orange and emerald greens, colours which have never graced my wardrobe in the past.
We selected dresses with some lovely cardigans and bolero-style jackets to match, some with gorgeous detailing. The evening dress was a stunning red halter neck with a divine full skirt which we all dubbed the 'Marilyn'!
Hilary was able to show me how some styles didn't suit my shape and also gave me some easy tips on accessorising outfits with different shoes, scarves and jewellery.
The only thing I was concerned about before the make-over was getting my hair done - I have very fine limp hair and have tried a number of styles over the years, but nothing has ever worked. But I needn't have worried. Warren, the Stylist from Nicky Clarke, spent some time looking at my hair and we decided to do some serious cutting and layering to give it some body and then he added lots of curls. The cut has really worked for me and in the days since the makeover it is still looking great and is easy for me to style in the morning.
The final stop for the day was getting my makeup done by Jaysam from Lancôme before posing for the photographs.
Before applying any of the makeup, Jaysam used some new Lancome products on my skin that gave me a blissful base. He also used an amazing new eye care product that included a concealer.
Jaysam gave me some great tips on applying foundation using a foundation brush and managed to get a very even, matte finish to my skin, giving it a healthy glow. He highlighted my eyes and gave them the wonderful 'smokey' appearance that we all see in magazines (using some very easy to apply lash extensions).
When I arrived home after the make-over my husband and children were all surprised and delighted at the change. They all thought that I looked younger and my husband especially liked my hair with all the curls. My boys kept patting my hair and telling me it looked pretty! The next morning when I dropped the boys at school I had lots of comments on how good my hair looked from all the other mums.
I have three young boys all at school and nursery so life is very active and I find I am always running from one place to another. Some of the outfits I chose are adaptable and can be dressed up or down depending on what I am going to be doing, so I can wear them to do some shopping and then, with a quick change of shoes and adding a scarf, they look great for the office.
Since having the make-over I have already been out for a meal wearing one of the outfits and it made me feel sensational.
The experience of having the makeover has made me more aware of how I look and I am going to be more adventurous in the future about trying styles and colours that I would have previously disregarded.
I am also going to spend time experimenting with my hair and makeup and investing in some new products for my face.
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