Fashion Trends

The summer holiday, a time of year women both look forward to and dread. A week or two away from the office, a glowing tan to show off on return, but one thing stands in their way, bearing those bits we have been hiding all year!

Added extras always make us smile and Fee G have included some gorgeous additions to their stunning collection for Spring/Summer. Embroidery can really liven up an outfit and Fee G are masters at creating sophisticated styles draped in elegance.

The latest Aftershock Spring Summer ’08 Collection is a fresh and vibrant blend of riotous floral colours of a mid-summer garden and the seductive femininity epitomised in late 1960s movies.

Irish designer, Fee G, paves the way to a bright, colourful summer with bold prints at the forefront of the new collection. Monochrome with splashes of red create a dramatic look to make this gorgeous wrap dress an essential for any girl’s wardrobe.

Topshop has announced details of its new spring and summer collections. The new Topshop spring and summer lines which include Jet Set, Boho Tech and Colourclash will reflect a variety of new women’s fashion trends, which are set to be popular looks during early and mid 2008.

The tailored jacket is a key trend for this season, having been seen on the designer catwalks and worn by the most stylish celebs. Worn over a simple shirt, a glamorous top or trendy waistcoat, the blazer is a versatile and stylish option, perfect for wearing in the office and adding accessories to, for some extra evening glitz.

Ethical retailer Bishopston Trading has launched an expanded Spring Collection using a palette of lilacs, mauves and greens. The inspiration for the new season’s colours comes from the sun bleached Mediterranean coast of south-west France, taking inspiration from the stone buildings, faded shutters, the abundance of flowers, olive trees and the deep blue green waters of the fishing ports.

Maru Swimwear launches its new Spring/Summer 2008 Collection this month in over 400 UK sports shops, as well as a range of online retailers and health clubs. Right across the board, from its core Aqua Sport swimwear, designed for the competitive/fitness swimmer, to its sporty Aqua Leisure and Aqua Kids range, Maru is introducing a range of striking new swimwear in vibrant colours, patterns and fabrics, developed for optimum performance.

Bag a designer handbag or gorgeous new pair of heels with no cash changing hands, and no need to leave the comfort of your own home, thanks to new clothes swapping website Bigwardrobe.com.

In the fast changing world of fashion, the traditional little black dress (LBD) remains the most popular choice for women attending Christmas parties this year, research from Catalink.com revealed. Sixty-six per cent of the 1,300 consumers polled said they will be reaching for the old faithful black number, together with their killer heels, during the forthcoming festive season.