Fashion Trends
Indulge in embellishments
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.
Make your wardrobe a playful paradise of flora and fauna
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.
Print the town red with Fee G
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 launch spring summer collections
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.
Get the look: The tuxedo blazer
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.
A sun-bleached collection for Fairtrade Fortnight
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.
A vibrant new direction in swimwear
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 label by ‘Shwopping’
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.
LBD’s and killer heels the festive favourite
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.
Magnificent Marimekko patterns at H&M for spring
H&M's designers have created a beautiful collection with Marimekko's popular patterns from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s for the summer 2008. The collection of some 50 products will be sold in H&M's stores on all 28 markets from April 2008.
Jeans Go From Rags To Riches
Skinny, boot cut, designer or simply supermarket own, jeans have clearly got the fashion market sown up, as they continue to enjoy unbridled sales success. Latest research from Mintel shows that this year, a staggering three pairs of jeans will be sold every second of every day in Britain alone. Jeans have clearly come a long way since their workwear roots and are now a well established wardrobe staple.
Banish VBS With Style This Summer
The no 1 fashion crime for the summer season has to be VBS – Visible Bra Straps; with not just the average British woman committing the crime but many celebs too! It is a problem that we have battled for years ever since the introduction of shoe lace and bandeau tops which never seem to go out of fashion
Forget Teeny Weeny Bikinis This Summer!
It's official, British women's boobs are growing to new proportions. Tica London, the city's most central swimwear boutique, has seen a rapid growth of sales in larger sizes over the past 12 months. And to cater for demand, directors Jenny Powles and Emma McLaughlin are in talks with their Brazilian suppliers to find out if they can manufacture larger sizes.
Online Fashion: Dressed For Success
When it comes to fashion, many wish they could kit themselves out with the wave of a magic wand or the click of their fingers, but it turns out that today all it takes is the push of a button.
The New Face Of Eco Fashion
E-co Clothing, the UK’s new face of eco-fashion has launched its spring and summer organic clothes range. Far from the old grainy hemp T-shirts and tie-dyed kaftans typically associated with organic clothes, E-co Clothing’s range has been designed to appeal to 25-plus men and women who care about the planet, but don't want to sacrifice style. Instead think stylish suits, shirts, trousers and knitwear for the office and jeans to take you through the weekend.