Almost 50 years since she graced the silver screen, Marilyn Monroe remains a familiar icon of femininity and sensuality. Since her untimely death in 1962, the many portrayals of her both on and off screen are testament to the influence she has had, and her unique style. Most recently she has been brought back to life by Michelle Williams, in the just-released film My Week with Marilyn. The film takes place during her filming of The Prince and the Showgirl with Laurence Olivier, and is based on the real-life diary account of young Colin Clark, an assistant on the film who embarks on a fleeting romance with the blonde bombshell. Of course, one of the most iconic images of her is the photograph of her in a billowy flowing white dress being blown up around her by an updraft from Read More ...
The West End attracts some of the biggest stars in the world, whether it is on the stage, behind the scenes or even in the audience, and those picking up tickets and heading there will be preparing to see some outrageous costumes depending on the show at hand. But once they have been down the box office, booked a hotel and even made plans on the sights and sounds of London they wish to visit during their stay there is another dilemma that could be on their mind – what should they wear on their big night in the West End? Luckily those that are unsure as to the West End dress code are not alone in worrying; a quick query on the nearest internet search engine will return a range of upcoming visitors wondering the same thing. This is Read More ...
Push your capsule wardrobe to the limits with a piece that will steal the show. Think versatile, long lasting with sophisticated glamour, Style369 have it covered with this week’s classic collection tux. With a hint of boyish charm, this trend lead piece is perfect to last you through the season. Look 1 White long sleeve plus size top + indigo straight leg plus size jeans + tuxedo jacket + black leather moccasin - Vamp up your classic tux with your favourite straight leg jeans or wide leg plus size trousers. Whether you’re dressing for the office or after work drinks, trust your statement tuxedo jacket to work for you every time. Look 2 Rose tunic top + black flat front jeggings + tuxedo plus size jacket + black patent bow shoes - Relax this look with a feminine floral print and pretty pump. The perfect combination for Read More ...
The glasses you wear should reflect your personality, your appearance, and your sense of fashion. After all, your frames sit in the middle of your face where the whole world can see them! Thankfully, eyeglasses are fashionable; they are no longer “nerdy.” That classic retro look is back, as if it never even left. One popular trend at the moment is the retro frame, especially for men. Technically however, it is not strictly correct to categorize them as “retro” since they have never really gone out of style. Classic square, rectangular, or circular eyeglasses can be worn by both genders and all age groups. For a fashionably quirky look, consider the perfectly round frames made famous by John Lennon. If you are looking for a more classy or sophisticated look, opt for delicate square or rectangular frames. While black is Read More ...
An Advertising Feature In an age when high street fashion is so often about the young, ultra slim, and super snazzy younger set, the real woman often gets missed or subjugated to a frumpy, middle of the road, can’t-wear-that-any-more. Fortunately some our top stars, of a mature age, such as good young Helen Mirren, are helping to combat this theory. Linen Trousers, of the right kind, for example, can look great. One company out there is having tremendous success in this more mature field and has established itself as a leading brand for the ‘real’ woman. After all, aren’t most of us in this feminine fold? Yes, we are and we love it. Sahara was created for this huge area of women, unafraid, proud to be female, young and old(er) alike. They’re liberated and feeling fantastic. Oh, and by the Read More ...
212 VIP has announced a new interactive web series that is going to showcase some of the most adventurous nightclub scenes across the world. The web series will feature 20 different couples from six major nightclub capitals of the world as they compete for the grand prize of an exclusive VIP ticket to one of the hottest parties in New York City. Called, ‘Are You On the List,’ the first few episodes to air take place in London offering viewers a variety of the tastes of nightlife in the trendy Soho and Mayfair venues. Watching the series is not the only way to get involved in the exciting lives of the featured couples however, as every few weeks viewers get the chance to vote for which couple they think should advance on to continue to compete for the grand prize. Read More ...
It was once the case that if you were not as slim as a retailer would expect you to be, you would have a very limited choice of clothing and that most of a shops collection would simply not be on offer to you. There is no denying that what is regarded as ‘normal sized’ is becoming redefined and many clothing designers are now producing clothes that are designed to fit women of that are a bit larger than the models you might see on the catwalk. Most retailers will now offer their ranges of clothing in larger sizes and some exclusive designers are also doing the same. Larger women are now able to find shops that are catering just to them on the high street as well as on the internet. If you choose to shop locally or online Read More ...
While we always make the best effort to encourage curvy girls to flaunt what they have and be proud of their shape, there is no denying that every now and then you want to don a little black dress to feel sophisticated and slimmer. Black has a slimming effect like no other colour and sometimes you might just want to feel safe and secure rather than standing out in the crowd. You can still look great in a black dress and it has that added factor of confidence boosting thanks to its slimming powers. Black can help create a sleek, sultry silhouette and can be worn day or night. The idea of a little black dress is that it makes women feel sexy, but why not feel comfortable too? The ‘little’ in little black dress need not apply either, as Read More ...
For fashion-conscious people, it is an important time of year to be paying attention to upcoming trends in style. This is because the fall season brings with it a number of new collections from top designers, and also brings some glimpses of what people will be wearing come winter. Additionally, this is a time of year during which many people like to start thinking about what they will be giving to friends and family come holiday season. So, if you or those around you care a lot about fashion, you may want to be keeping an eye on top designers, the same way that others are checking out electronic stores or browsing M&S in preparation for Christmas holidays. One key place to look for upcoming fashion trends is of course in the magazines and online catalogues of top designers. Perhaps Read More ...
It was in Corby city centre that the latest fashion trends were being shown recently. A catwalk had been set up in the centre of the town to give some inspiration to shoppers about what to buy to be in fashion this season. The show involved models displaying clothes that were easily available to local residents. It was not just models at the event, there were singers and dancers too. Sky 1 had the Trinity Warriors from their Got to Dance programme. There were also the band Out of the Shadows who have links with the TV show Britain’s Got Talent. The catwalk was to show off clothes that were available at local shops that are affordable by the everyday consumer. The clothes included collections from TK Maxx, Burtons, River Island and Primark. One of the visitors to the event Read More ...
It’s that time of year again, where we’re jetting off to sunnier shores on our summer holidays, which can mean only one thing – it’s swimwear season! This can mean one of two things for us ladies; either we’ll be looking forward to getting a nice bronze tan on the beach, or we’ll be dreading getting our kit off in public and exposing those white wobbly bits to the world! Many women think that bikinis are just for the super skinny, supermodel types but that couldn’t be further from the truth. These days there are a variety of different bikini designs, to help flatter most figures so don’t rule them out completely before you’ve taken a good look around. If you’re skinny and boyish in body shape than the traditional triangle style bikini could be for you, but this isn’t Read More ...
Wider brims compose most of the In list in casual hats this summer. Not only are they great for shading your face and neck from the youth-stealing UV-B rays that age us, they also coordinate well with almost every casual look you want and work well with different materials and clothing styles. However, some terrific narrow and mid-width brims are peeking over heads this season as well. The perennial wide, floppy brimmed sun hat by Gabriella, whether straw or cloth, can be worn snugly positioned on top of your head or set back for a more innocent look. Unless you purchase a hat specifically made for a particular piece of clothing, don’t mix stripe with stripe. Keep one or the other in a solid design. Which one depends entirely on you and your style. In a slight variation of the Read More ...
