Whatever your size or shape, a dress can be the most flattering item in your wardrobe. They can give illusions of height, slim waists, bigger or smaller chests, and give a woman a boost of confidence when they need it. Whilst dresses have never gone out of fashion, their popularity has peaked and troughed over the years. Now, however, dresses are the must have items of the year, and there is no shortage of styles available. Dresses have been around since we first ever decided to stop walking around naked. Only 60 years ago you would be lucky to see anyone over the age of 40 wearing anything else apart from a dress, but thanks to the denim revolution, they started to be worn only for special occasions or nights out as women embraced the comfort and practicality of jeans Read More ...
When it comes to keeping warm in the cold winter months, but remaining fashionable, no one does it quite as well as the Scandinavians. In the popular capital city of Stockholm winter temperatures reach an average low of -4°C and they can often be hit by snow blizzards and strong winds. The key to the Swede’s fashionable survival is opting for stylish yet practical clothes, one of the most popular clothing brands that provides these attractive solutions is North Face. Women’s North Face jackets offer a covetable range for winter that are made from intelligent and modern fabrics and come in a range of styles and colours, and therefore it is no surprise that it is favourable with the Scandinavians. It is well known that Scandinavians opt for quality and style in both their choice of clothes as well as Read More ...
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An Advertising Feature Some of us are forever in blue jeans. Others find the idea of denim a stretch too far. For those who need converting, it’s time to summon your jean genie to help you find your perfect pair. When you find them, you’ll never look back. The secret to choosing a great pair of jeans is time and dedication. It’s unlikely that the first pair you try on will make it into your wardrobe. You’ve got to commit to the search, brave the changing rooms and keep the faith – there is a jean out there for you. If you can’t face going public, order online and turn your own bedroom into a private changing area. Try a selection from the NEXT jeans range and you’re sure to find a style to suit. Be honest about your body Read More ...
With the autumn cool air blowing in and the first frosts appearing, summer is now officially over and the start of the autumn and winter fashion season is now here. Designers at Debenhams are ready for shoppers if their new advert is any indication. According to the new advert that runs for a very brief twenty-eight seconds, this season it is all about the coat and the shoes, and with good reason because the new wool coats featured on the girls in the ad, from top designers such as Betsy Jackson, are breath taking and stunning all at once. The entire advert is light and simple with an upbeat tempo in the background and the girls in the advert are breezily strolling through their evening and day pointedly picking out some of the most suave and sophisticated styles that Debenhams Read More ...
High street giant Marks & Spencer have introduced an exclusive online exclusive range of womens wear that are specifically catering for women who are sizes 20 – 28. The Plus Winter collection, which includes such items as dresses, skirts tops, trousers, cardigans, coats and suits, has all been designed to specifically flatter and fit the woman who is plus sized. We are now in the season that is all about luxury and occasion, and this is reflected in the fabrics that are featured in the range, such as velvet, bold floral prints, sequins and velvet. With the predominant colour being black with accents of other colors, this range offers a combination of classic cuts with on trend prints and colours. Danielle Hill is M&S dresses buyer and she says that while there will always be the classic black dress but it Read More ...
Shopping is a pastime enjoyed by a number of people throughout the year. Shopping can be an expensive affair regardless of whether your idea of the perfect trip involves visiting clothing stores or electrical retailers. To get the best offers when shopping, follow these tips: 1. Look for Sales One of the best, and most popular, ways to save money whilst shopping is to look out for sales and make the most of the incentives they offer. Sales can be offered throughout the year but certain times will be more likely to have sales than others. These include the Christmas season, both beforehand and afterwards (during the New Year) and during summer. 2. Use Discounts and Vouchers Of course, you don’t have to wait for the deals and sales to come to you. Instead, you can use discounts and vouchers Read More ...
If you have always wanted a designer wardrobe without paying designer prices, the new ‘Life Made Fabulous’ collection from Debenhams is just what you have been waiting for. There are currently two TV adverts running which show top designers John Rocha, Ben de Lisi, Henri Holland and Julien McDonald putting the finishing touches to the garments they have exclusively designed for the Debenhams autumn collection. You are able to buy exquisite items from these top designers in both Debenhams stores and online from their website, and the full range encompasses so many styles that there really is something for everyone. If you are a fan of the clothes from the 60’s and 70’s you will find them in the ‘Life Made Fabulous’ range. Likewise, if retro casual is more you style there is plenty of choice for you too. A Read More ...
If you want to always be ahead of the field and grab the latest styles and fashions, you probably are already a visitor to the brilliant Stylist Pick website. If you are not, what are you thinking of? Logging on at www.stylistpick.com opens up a whole new world of high fashion, great clothes and the latest trends. This isn’t just any old fashion site, as it helps you to create your own personal profile which enables the stylists to put together a look and keep you informed of all new items that fall within your chosen style. This is a lot of fun and only takes a few minutes, visit www.stylistpick.com/get-started and you will able to set yourself up and you will soon have your on profile in place. Stylist Pick have released a promotional video (see www.youtube.com/stylistpick) which shows Read More ...
Young British singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran is causing quite a buzz through the industry at the minute with his eclectic mix folk, acoustics and hip-hop. As with all young stars, everyone wants to know everything about them, especially their clothes and what are their favourite labels. Sheeran is one of the stars of the iTunes festival, and clothing company ASOS caught up with him behind the scenes to discuss what he thinks style is, and they recorded it for posterity. He talks frankly about his relaxed attitude to clothes and how he used to sleep on friends sofas, and whatever he had in his backpack at the time he would wear. Sheeran’s style is best describes as casual, in the loosest sense of the word. He admits to the fact that on occasion he has had to wear a suit and Read More ...
Topshop and Topman, two leading British clothing retailers, will be opening branches in the Fashion Show Mall, Las Vegas in March. Shopping centres along the Strip had all canvassed the retailers but they have decided to sign up with the Mall. This will mean employment for more than 160 people throughout the 10 year lease period. Established in England in the early 1960’s Topshop concentrates on women’s fashion and accessories. It has branches throughout 20 countries worldwide with its main store on Broadway, New York. An additional store is due to open in Chicago and the Las Vegas branch will be the third in the USA. Topman stores are the men’s clothing provider. According to General Growth Properties vice president, Laurie Paquette, the retailers have said a great deal about Las Vegas in choosing to open in the city. Both Read More ...
Anorexia support groups caused an outrage because of a controversial image Topshop had put on their homepage of a model who appeared as a size zero. Topshop has since removed the image. After campaigners for females with eating disorders complained it may cause health problems in adolescents, the fashion store still defended their use of the model’s image. Codie Young’s image appeared on the home page of the store and one mother of an anorexia sufferer said it may make her daughter relapse. The shot was replaced last night by Topshop. The image had the teenager with stick thin arms and waist and had to be changed due to the pressure from charities. The new image has Ms Young appearing healthier although thinner than someone her age. The store said they understood the comments and said the original shot could Read More ...
