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August 22, 2012

Dress yourself from head to toe with tips and ideas from a fashion blog that wants to keep you looking your best. Fashion guides cover everything from footwear to the latest accessories, but this blog isn’t just about the fashion items you might end up putting in your shopping basket, there’s more!

Trendsetters can find out what pop stars, actresses, and TV personalities are wearing at festivals, on the red carpet, and the fashion hits and misses that make the headlines. Whether your fashion icon is Twiggy or Cheryl Cole, or you shop in M&S or Firetrap, get your fashion fix with Catwalkfashion.co.uk



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Fashion extravaganza held in Pink Lane as part of Newcastle Fashion Week

May 14, 2013

The event titled “Wearing Your Sunday Best” and was held at the Old Post Office in Newcastle’s Pink Lane. It was conducted by The House of Seduction as part of their Newcastle Fashion Week celebrations. The fashion extravaganza event had the catwalk showcasing risqué dress and lingerie that was seductive to add zing to the show.

Swimwear “vintage style” and lingerie were the main fashion wear that adorned the stage. The event had a photo-shoot with a difference done by Pearman Photography. The models had their hair done up by ND Make-up that gave them the looks of the 40’s. There was music added to the show by Scarlet Street as well as a set of DJ’s.

The event had begun in the day with the catwalk taking place in the Northumbria University campus where TV reality stars were also present on stage. Ollie Locke from Made in Chelsea beamed by E4 channel and Lauren Pope from The Only Way is Essex aired by ITV2 being the reality stars to host the show.

On Saturday there was Caryn Franklin, known as the ID Editor and former Clothes Show presenter, who had hosted the catwalks. There was also Victoria White, the Company magazine editor who gave a talk on the first steps into the fashion field.

To commemorate the fashion week, Van Mildert would be selling their designer goods at just £10 today. This process of selling off excess fashion stock at throw away prices is common in London, Milan and New York. For Newcastle residents however, this is the first ever occasion.

The sale would be going on at the Fat Buddha restaurant on the Swan House Roundabout. Claire Lake from Van Mildert expects to have a large queue for the items they are going to put up on sale. For premium ticket holders there is also going to be an exclusive show of collections from Vivienne Westwood, Armani Jeans, Stone Island, Ralph Lauren and many more top designers.



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Newcastle Fashion Week set to be a lot of fun

May 11, 2013

This month, Newcastle Fashion Week will be presenting all sorts of exciting events in addition to the latest catwalk fashions; the promo cites celebrity guests, makeovers, shows with models’ hair by Y Salon and much much more. It’s a big event, but certainly not the first time Newcastle has been home to news-making events in fashion and otherwise.

Fifty years ago in 1963, an historic event took place at the Old Assembly Rooms on Fenkle Street. It was called Turners Photo Fair, a venue for camera enthusiasts to get together, and to practice their photographic skills on models dressed in the latest fashions of the day.

Northeast Film Archive, an organisation that collects, preserves and provides access to films and TV footage relevant to the history of north eastern England from the earliest days of motion pictures, has footage of the event. It shows models posed against unusual backgrounds including bathrooms and a haystack, but the real impact was just part of the contribution made to the public and the film industry by Turners Cameras and Photography.

Turners started out as a pharmacy but back in 1932 Jack Turner made what was then a daring move, and started selling cameras from his shop. In the first year he sold £30 worth, but the year after that his sales doubled, and continued to increase so that by 1938 the photographic side of the business was booming, with steadily growing public interest in cameras and photography.

A wide range of top quality equipment as well as high standards of customer service made Turners a leading dealer, and by the 1950′s Turners was making a lot of short films for local organisations and businesses. As photographic technology progressed, Turners did too, investing in the newest and fastest processing procedures and outdoing almost all of the considerable competition.

By 1988 Turners had closed all its shops and photo labs and formed a new company concentrating on film and television. By 2001 the company no longer existed, but there were at least 2,000 films made by Turners Film Productions and many, like the Newcastle Photo Fair, can still be obtained through NEFA.



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Little Mix enjoy a great year after winning the X Factor

May 10, 2013

Little Mix, previously known as Rhythmix and currently being hailed as ‘the new Spice Girls’ are having quite a good year. The UK’s hottest girl band will be performing at T in the Park in July, along with a slew of other big and almost-big names in pop music. The girls have come a long way from X Factor tryouts, and not just in their music, but also, they say, in their sense of style and fashion.

The girls, Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock did not start out as a group; they auditioned separately on X Factor in 2011, but none made the cut as soloists. Judges decided to give them a group shot – in two different groups – and that didn’t quite do it either. But when the four were given their chance as one group they won, and the rest is (ongoing) history.

Little Mix was the first girl group in X Factor’s eight years to make it past the seventh live show and the first to win a series. The winning single, Damien Rice’s ‘Cannonball’, topped the charts and the girls went on to join judges Gary Barlow and Tulisa Contostavlos on stage as X Factor was awarded Best Talent Show at the National TV Awards in January 2012.

In between hit singles like ‘Wings’, ‘DNA’ and ‘Change Your Life’ the group produced an autobiography called Ready to Fly that was also a hit. Now they’re recording ‘How Ya Doin’ with Grammy Award winner Missy Elliot, which they all claim is the high point of their lives so far.

As for style and fashion, the girls also agree that X Factor wardrobe choices were ‘a disaster’ and they are finding individual styles that suit them much better. Jesy says she didn’t know or much care how she looked in those days, but now she’s into a lot of colour and combinations. She’s also into “ . . .bright lips and big, full eyelashes.” She loves make up and long eyelashes – and for sure all the Little Mixes are colourful, and their fans are loving it.

 

 

 

 

 

 



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It’s time for an ankle band renaissance and BOING are leading the way

May 10, 2013
Boing Inc In The Pink Soft Lime 300x187 Its time for an ankle band renaissance and BOING are leading the way

Boing Inc In The Pink & Soft Lime

Finally, it seems as if Spring has sprung, and now with summer knocking on the door and the festival season fast approaching, BOING, the fashion accessory brand, have launched a new product to their already impressive collection of wrist bands.

The Boing Ankle Band has arrived, and is available in more colours than you could ever shake your stick at! Now available, these ankle bands have been created in more colours than you could ever shake your stick at. They have been made for those that embrace the active and extreme sports lifestyle, but it seems that even the style savvy are seeing them as this summers must have accessory.

This vibrant collection of bands have been created using amazing coloured climbing and sailing rope connected with a unique strong magnetic stainless steel clasp, each one stamped with the BOING logo.  They are tactile, functional, simple and superbly designed to withstand most that Mother Nature can throw at them.

This summer accessory shouts sun, surf and serious style.   The bands’ versatility ensures its appeal to both adults and children and looks great either on the beach or out and about.  Whether you are on holiday, enjoying a weekend with friends, getting in with the groove at a festival, or just kicking about in the park, the BOING Ankle Band will make you stand out in the crowd.

Bands are available in the 3 distinct rope thicknesses, SKINNY, MIDDY and CHUNKY in a huge variety of patterns and colours. There is no limit of choice.  Prices start from £20 and go up to £35 and are available to purchase from the BOING website. http://www.boing-inc.com

So kick off those shoes, feel the sand and sea between your toes and add a cheeky ankle band for a spot of casual style.

 

 



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Cornwall fashion brand win new sustainable development award

April 28, 2013

Sustainable Development is not something we often attribute to fashion, but there is such an award as part of the Queen’s Award ceremony, and a local Cornish fashion firm has won it in the latest results, earlier this year. This is in fact the first time in the history of these awards that a local fashion company is named as the most sustainable out there, which is quite a pride for the small community.

Historically, the firm Seasalt, winning of this award, had started working with organic cotton back in 2005, and even then they were fully sustainable, getting their Soil Association certificate for the production process that they used. Seasalt has quickly grown into one of the largest fashion company in Cornwall, employing over 200 people in its production which, to this day, remain fully sustainable.

Speaking at the award ceremony, the CEO of the business said that this was a fabulous recognition for such a local company, and that they were very honoured to receive the Queen Award. Everyone in the company is working hard to provide good quality products while maintaining a business model that is environmentally friendly, which is not always easy to do in these modern economic times.

He added that despite the economic situation in the country, this was a great time for the company, and that they were lucky to have so many loyal customers who keep coming back to local providers of fine clothing. Seasalt provides products to over 1.2 million catalogues and 15 shops that it owns across the country.

Thanks to its own presence and the 350 retail stores that carry its outfits, the firm is well set to surpass its constantly growing market, and it seems like there is a market for sustainable development after all.



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Fashion tips for a royal-inspired wedding

April 26, 2013

MS Wedding Outfits Fashion tips for a royal inspired weddingMS Wedding Fashion Fashion tips for a royal inspired weddingWith the start of spring and the warmer weather many women are starting to consider dress styles for upcoming events, including summer weddings.

Often the bride and groom set a theme for the wedding and, with so many great dress options available for guests, finding the right dress which also fits the theme can be quite hard to decide on.

Elisa Rhodes is the Assistant Dresses Buyer at M&S who recommends doing your research prior to selecting your wedding guest attire.

Inspiration for wedding themes this year is likely to be taken from a number of current events, for example the 1920’s look is predicted to be popular (perhaps due to the upcoming UK release of The Great Gatsby film) and so is a royally-inspired wedding theme.

Here, Elisa provides her top five tips for dressing for a Royally-inspired wedding theme:

-          Navy and gold are set to be a popular colour theme for weddings this year due to the last royal wedding and the elegant, regal connotations of the colours.

-          Navy offers a sophisticated twist on black whilst giving a slightly less conservative look

-          Lace fabrics are also big news for wedding wear this year after Kate Middleton stunned in her gorgeous lace wedding dress

-          Avoid any dresses which are too low cut – if the Duchess of Cambridge wouldn’t wear it, then it’s probably not fit for a royal-esque wedding

-          Don’t forget a pair of nude or cream court shoes, a simple shoe which matches most outfits (and is a trusty staple favourite by Kate too)

Why not take a look at the current selection of navy and gold dresses online at M&S here:  http://www.marksandspencer.com/Dresses-Womens/b/43091030



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Hot Female Fashion Trends for the Summer

April 26, 2013

2 Hot Female Fashion Trends for the SummerBuying new clothes for the summer season can be great fun, as you can experiment with colours, styles and the latest designs. You can also show these things off, as you won’t be swathed in a vast coat. Summer is the time when we can really go to town with our style, which is why it is important to invest in the best threads.

If you’re a dedicated follower of fashion and want to make the best clothing choices, you need to ensure you’re up to speed on the hottest female fashion trends for the up and coming summer season. Of course, you don’t have to snap up everything that’s touted as a must-have this summer, but some of the styles are well worth making a beeline for.

 

4 great fashion trends for this summer

If you want some inspiration from the range of trends that were paraded on the catwalks last season for the upcoming one, you’ll find plenty to choose from. Some of the looks that will be emerging in the upcoming summer season include the following:

Bold prints: This summer is set to be all about bold prints, from animal print through to floral and beyond. You can opt for print design on everything from your t-shirts and tops through to your summer dresses and skirts – and the less subtle the print, the better!

Metallics: If you enjoy glitz and glamour, you’ll be pleased to know that metallics are also set to be popular this year. This includes iridescent metallic fabrics, which can look as great in the day as they do at night because of the way that the light plays on their surfaces, radically altering their appearance.

Solid colours: With the themes for this summer’s fashions, you can enjoy mixing your prints with a range of solid colours. While classic pastels and summer colours are still great options, this summer will also be all about bold and rich colours for those who really want their clothes to reflect their personality.

Smart-casual: The smart-casual look for this summer will be ideal for all sorts of occasions, from work and shopping to casual evening wear and more. You can enjoy combining summer colours with tailored styles, from a smart pink blazer to liven up your casual outfit to colourful, cropped trousers that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

With the variety of trends coming up this summer, you can mix and match a variety of styles to create your own unique look.



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Anthony Vaccarello slinky dress

April 22, 2013

If you have seen an Anthony Vaccarello slinky dress, then no doubt you have wondered if you would see something else as well, because the favourite designer among A-list stars is known for his beyond the thigh slit dresses that seem to reach so high that one slip could result in the world seeing everything belonging to a young actress or model.

However, the 32 year old designer revealed that the secret behind making the unbelievable slit work on so many is the fact that the dresses have an inbuilt bodysuit hidden inside of them to make sure everything stays covered properly.

Bodysuit or not, the effect is amazing because the ‘jumpsuit dress’ actually makes it seem that the wearer is willing to show just about everything off and is one of the sexiest designs on the red carpet this year.

According to Vaccarello, the dress is more like a pair of pants, only the leg is carefully set outside through a hole making it impossible for someone to actually show off any regions that they may prefer to keep hidden from gawking fans and hundreds of lurking paparazzi members. He did add that everyone asks him how the slit stays in place.

Vaccarello also noted that he high slit dresses only work on women that have waif like figures that are similar to models because it otherwise it is not as figure flattering. Famous fans of his design include Karlie Kloss, Daria Werbowy, and Anne Wyalitsyna.

The designer added that he has been honored to have them ask him to create a dress for them because they have the perfect bodies to wear this style and if they could not wear it correctly then it is hard to guess who else might have the guts to pull it off.



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Miranda Kerr tries Qantas Airways new uniform

April 19, 2013

Miranda Kerr turned airline fashion into Milan runway fashion when she modeled the new uniform in Sydney for Qantas Airways. Although you might not think high fashion when you think of stewardesses, Kerr sure made it look good.

The Victoria Secret model looked absolutely brilliant in the new airline uniform sporting a lack trench coat with a multi-colored dress underneath and a perfectly matched fedora.

Kerr was also apparently glad to be back home for a bit, Tweeting a photo of herself in the uniform along with the hashtag ‘#still call Australia Home.’

In a press release that Kerr did before the unleashing of the new uniform she stated that she was very excited to be a part of the Qantas campaign because she travels often and she is well aware of how vital it is to have a space that you can stay in to just unwind or relax while traveling. She added that it is also important to make sure that there is some way to stay connected with the world until the flight takes off.

Organics creator for KORA stated that Qantas Club is able to offer all of what Kerr discussed and plenty of great conveniences. The smile on Kerr’s face as she introduced each element of the wardrobe spoke for itself, and it seems as if the airline attendants are going to be looking good over in the land down under.

The dress is made of lightweight cotton and two-toned with a vertical slash across the top cutting own from the right shoulder to the hipline. The top triangle is a brilliant red with a pink slice across the left shoulder while the bottom of the dress is solid black. The trench coat to be worn with the dress is also a solid black.



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50th anniversary Bath Fashion Museum’s Dress of the Year

April 18, 2013

This year is the 50th anniversary of the Bath Fashion Museum’s Dress of the Year and this year the very special honour goes to a House of Dior dress. The lucky winning outfit is an embroidered silk cut-off gown that was paired with a pair of slim trousers by the House of Dior at a catwalk show in Paris. Although technically not a dress, the top is a cut-off dress that is simply brilliant in full length or short length.

The dress was chosen to be a part of the collection by Vanessa Friedman the Financial Times fashion editor. The ensemble was created by Raf Simons the head designer of Dior who took over at the fashion house in 2012. He commented that it is a grand honor to have been chosen by the Bath Fashion Museum Council as their dress of the year.

He went on to complain that the collection in the museum is very distinct and not just the fashion, but also the fact that it has a large historical value and he is very proud that his clothes are some of the looks that are featured.

Friedman stated that her choice represented a move away from the extreme, escapist garments that have marked the close of the century and is a nod to the future of the 21st century following the recession. She remarked that the Dior gown is the perfect choice because it blends fantasy with functionality and shows the values of couture now: to simplify the lives of women.

Rosemary Harden, the museum manager, stated that they are very delighted to give Raf Simon’s Dior creation the designation as the Dress of the Year 2012 because it shows the intricacies of ultra-modern design paired with haute couture and luxury craftsmanship.



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The fashion of Bond

April 9, 2013

When 007 appears in any of the films (23 to date) about the exploits and frolics of Britain’s best-known spy, we expect him to be cutting edge not only in his coolly invincible decimation of the bad guys and his casual bon mots. James Bond and company (that would be female company, and plenty of it) will also, we know, be ‘dressed to kill’ in the most glamorous sense of the phrase.

In the latest Bond thriller Skyfall, the ‘company’ includes the requisite gorgeous women including Berenice Marlohe as Severine, the femme fatale who meets our hero in a casino, wearing a most remarkable black dress for the occasion. The designer, Jany Temime, said that gown took six months to complete, and almost did her in.

Jany told Vogue magazine that her picture of a ‘Bond girl’ is ultra-sexy, and she wanted to make this one look “as naked as possible”. The result is a form-hugging sheath with no back and sheer panels that at first glimpse give the impression of near-nudity. However the sheer fabric was dyed to match the wearer’s skin tone, with added tattoo-like transfers, and the overall effect is stunning, to say the least.

What took so much time was the addition of 60,000 Swarovski crystals, each one applied by hand, that shimmer over the entire surface of the gown. Jany said she and her assistants had to create six different versions of the body, and each time Berenice changed into this gown, they “. . .had to sew the body onto the main part of the dress while she was wearing it . . .”. Now that’s what you call custom design.

On the other hand, dressing Daniel Craig for his Bond role in ‘Skyfall’ was, according to designer Tom Ford, not a major endeavour. Ford considers the job to be a great opportunity, but not really a big challenge, since the character is “. . . a bit like our guy – classy and extremely elegant.”

 

 



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H&M’s Divided Grey

April 7, 2013

In the past, H&M’s Divided Grey fashion range and concept was only made for the guys, leaving females that liked the sedate, grungy look out of luck. However, females can now enjoy the look as well without settling for squeezing into guy’s sizes by checking out the new Grey Concept made to be the female counterpart of the Divided Grey line exclusively made for them.

Available officially November 1st online and in stores, fans of the Divided Grey concept can get an early look by checking out the new H&M video. Although it is only a quick one minute video, it offers a pretty good overview of the emotion and vibe that the Grey Concept is supposed to carry with it.

The video vibrates the emotions of garage rock with a distinctly grunge appeal in the clothing that will remind most people of the early nineties. The line may be called the grey concept, but what it really seems to be composed of is plenty of black and leather. In short, you can pair just about every item in the Gray Concept range with a leather jacket or tights. If you have stringy hair, that’s just a fun bonus.

Overall, the new H&M range is going to be too dark for some people, but as the ‘grey concept’ for those who want to have some fun out at the clubs or rock clubs there ought to be plenty of fun pieces that are worth checking out. Most pieces can be interchanged with each other for entirely new outfits making each item a great basic buy.

 



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