Fashion
Quintessential British style
Melt London presents a new autumn winter 2008 collection set to take the fashion pack by storm. Offering a designer look and quality finish, Melt caters for the fashion-savvy, confident woman who enjoys expressing her individuality with a statement. The autumn winter 2008 collection by Melt is entitled ‘Percival Loves Doris’; with each garment heralding a quintessentially English name, such as the ‘Clarence Black Trouser’, ‘Wallace Black Dress’ and ‘Herbert Floor Length Coat’.
Bespoke jewellery designer launches new website
Rachel Helen Designs has launched a brand new website. With simplified online shopping and brand new product images the site is designed to make Christmas shopping easier.
Discover shoe heaven online
Shoes addicts will love the latest website dedicated to fashionable shoes and boots in a huge range of styles and a kaleidoscope of colours, not readily available on the high street. Set up by image consultant, Suzanne Constantine, Suzanne realised that there was a demand in the market for brightly coloured shoes.
Satisfy your shoe fetish with this season’s hottest heels
Fetish footwear is walking its way into women’s wardrobes this season thanks to show stopping red carpet appearances from the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese. Designers such as Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen are adorning the catwalks with the most extreme footwear ever, with many styles topping the seven inch heel mark.
Research reveals shoe-buying is a real headache for women
Women love stylish and fashionable shoes and boots but are often frustrated with uncomfortable footwear, despite the price they pay for it, according to the results of an online survey commissioned by Gabor, of nearly 2,000 Good Housekeeping readers.
Shoes to take you from desk to dancefloor
Take your wardrobe from desktop to dancefloor this season with Moda in Pelle's party heels! Whether it’s for an office night out or the annual Christmas party, a quick turnaround from desktop to dance floor is a must for every fashionista. This party season, look no further than Moda in Pelle for the hottest heels to transform your office wear wardrobe in an instant.
A sumptuous chocolate treat that’s 100% calorie free
Star Jewellers of Hatton Garden have unveiled a stunning and rare chocolate diamond ring, inlaid with white diamonds and set in 18-carat white gold. The one off ring is 4.95 carat diamond weight and retails at £11,697. Perfect for those with a sweet tooth, this is one chocolate treat that is wildly tempting but won’t compromise your ability to get into that little black dress during the party season.
Make your money and your wardrobe go further
Fashion doesn’t have to be put on hold during a credit crunch. You can now keep up with all of the latest jewellery trends, even on a budget, with Blubangle.com. The online jewellery rental service allows you to dramatically extend your jewellery collection overnight by borrowing from a wide range of high quality fashion items including stylish necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings for a fraction of the price that it would cost to purchase them, keeping you ‘bang on trend’ without the hefty price tag to match.
Its time to party at ASOS
With Christmas approaching it’s all about sparkle, colour and satin and you can get the look for less at asos.com! Jazz up your winter wardrobe with ASOS’s multi-coloured harlequin skirt (£35), or a jaunty pink satin bow clutch (£15). Buck the trend for black this winter and step out to all those Christmas parties in a strapless hot red party dress (£40).
Gok Wan teams up with plus size lingerie designers
British fashion stylist and TV presenter Gok Wan has teamed up with plus size lingerie designers Simply Yours to create a range of sexy shapewear dedicated to the curvier figure. Gok Wan’s control wear collection is exclusively available from simplyyours.co.uk in sizes 8-32, cups A-G and back sizes 30-46. Comprising 11 lingerie lines, Gok Wan for Simply Yours is inspired by classic shapewear from the 1940s and 1950s but is most definitely for the modern woman.
Jamelia to host Style Awards in Birmingham
R&B singing sensation Jamelia will host Birmingham’s most hotly anticipated fashion event, The Style Awards 08, at a glamorous gala ceremony on Thursday, 23 October at the city’s Town Hall. Organised by Retail Birmingham and sponsored by Heart of England’s ‘Visit the Heart’, the Style Awards were launched in September in a bid to find the city’s most stylish stores, bars, restaurants and people.
ParkVogel steals the show!
The season 4 finale of Desperate Housewives saw Teri Hatcher’s character, Susan, wearing ParkVogel’s Lola top in green in the opening sequence. ParkVogel was started in 2004 by graphic artist turned fashion designer, Julie Park and Hollywood costume designer, Vanessa Vogel.
Raw beauty
Glam-up your style this season with a helping hand from Rok Chix ‘wild child’ collection by jewellery designer, Christine Morgan. The must-have items from the collection will truly transform your style and make you stand out from the crowd.
A luxury online shopping experience
Bauer Media, publisher of many of the UK’s most famous fashion titles such as Grazia, Pop and Arena Homme +, is to launch the much anticipated luxury e-commerce site, Cocosa. Think of the most aspirational members-only club and you are on the right track to understanding what Cocosa offers the fashion connoisseur.
Muks goes green
The Muks fur-free Green Label is now available at Kurt Geiger stores across the nation including Harrods and Selfridges, at ASOS.com, and at Post Mistress. The Muks Green Label is a brand new collection, offering a fur-free option for Muks Original, Ankle, and Half Muk styles. The highest quality Tissivel faux fur has been used to create the snuggly autumn winter range.