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Top Mother’s Day Gifts: Designer Handbags vs Highstreet Handbags

Libby — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:13:04 +0000

This mother’s day it’s time to do something special for your mum! Out there on the high street and on the designer’s catwalks you can find the new IT bags that will be a nice thank you for all those times she sacrificed fashion for your nappy bag!

Take a look at the ones we have chosen from high range to high street there is something for everyone and we are sure your mum would appreciate a bag that didn’t have things for you in it!

Classical Black Tote Handbag

When you think of high fashion bags one name comes to mind first! Or at least it does in my head! Hermes! There is a long waiting list for the bags but if you get on their early enough you can have one! But their new style bag is called ‘Victoria II Tote Bag’ if you can get your hands on this it does come in at a hefty price tag. Whose mum doesn’t deserve this though! So if you haven’t got a couple of grand to splash on the number one lady in your life then check out this find from Dorothy Perkins.

Hermes: £2,610

Dorothy Perkins: £30

Daytime Shoulder Bag

Every mum needs a daytime shoulder bag. Whether it is a trip to the local supermarket or a coffee break with a friend, mum’s will always need a handy shoulder bag to cram in all their nuts and crannies. This Marc Jacobs shoulder bag is an absolute must have in any mum’s wardrobe. As well as being worn over the shoulder, it also includes a longer strap to be worn when mum’s need to keep their hands free. However, if the pennies won’t stretch as far then check out this Marc Jacobs lookalike from Miss Selfridge:

Marc Jacobs: £425

Miss Selfridge: £35

Evening Shoulder Bag

If you’re taking your mum our for dinner on Mother’s Day then why not buy her an evening shoulder bag to wear on the special occasion. This small black Fendi patent bag is perfect to accompany most outfits. Topshop’s chain bag can also offer the same appeal for a fraction of the price.

Fendi: £475

Topshop: £32

Satchel

A must have item in any mums wardrobe is the satchel. A trend which is catching on with the uber of stylish celebrities, long gone are the days when the satchel was used to carry school textbooks. Instead of opting for the standard brown or black, Proenza Schouler’s iconic smoke ultra soft leather PS1 satchel. Carry it by the handle or use the detachable shoulder strap for tomboy chic. However, if £1,215 does fit the price tag then Debenhams offer you a similar look for just £16!

Proenza Schouler Satchel: £1,215

Debenhams Satchel: £16.00

Clutch

With the 80’s revival, the clutch is back and here to stay. There is something about a clutch which oozes elegance and sophistication and this Anya Hindmarch metallic reversible clutch, shaped like an envelope, is a perfect accessory for a night at the opera or even just dinner at the local Chinese. However, with all good things, you’ll have to spend some pretty pennies to get your mum this for Mother’s Day as it costs £375, however if the pennies don’t stretch that far then this Silver patch clutch from Dorothy Perkins will do the trick for only £10.

Anya Hindmarch Clutch: £375

Dorothy Perkins Clutch: £10.00

Now these bags are just the starting point, for mother’s day. Remember that your mummy did a lot for you and it’s time to pay it back! And also it means that you don’t have to be embarrassed when you go out with her!

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Top Must Have Spring Items from Dorothy Perkins

Letisha — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:19:10 +0000

Every girl loves a bargain which is why you should know about Dorothy Perkins’ 20% off must have items. These range from footwear, clothes, bags, belts and accessories.

This cream and black stripe bow top is just £18. The detail of the bow and the stripes bring a new feel to the popular nautical trend and can be worn with a pair of classic black leggings or some navy skinny jeans.

There is a lot of denim in our stores at the moment and Dorothy Perkins has a great denim star stud cross-body bag at £18. You could pair this bag with a denim waistcoat or allow the bag to be a bold statement and wear it alone, without any other denim items.

A corsage can brighten up any plain t-shirt or jumper you have on and so will this blue net and bead corsage. It is a pretty design that will add a new meaning to your outfit and it is only £8.

These black sheer heart tights will bring character to your outfit as they are a more fun choice compared to a simple black pair.

These are just a few teasers of what Dorothy Perkins has in store. If you like what you see, get down to your nearest DP shop and you will find a lot more where this came from!

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Moises de la Renta for Mango

Cherryp13 — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:30:09 +0000

Moises de la Renta, the New York based fashion designer and son of the legendary Oscar de la Renta, has designed a limited edition collection of t-shirts for Spanish fashion brand Mango.

The collection which will be called MDLR Moises de la Renta for Mango uses t-shirts that are reinterpreted in many different way. The t-shirts include embellishments with jewels and stones as well as graphical illusions, transparencies and patchwork effects.

The 25 year old is already an established designer and represents a blend of chic and New York cool styles. Michelle Obama was recently spotted wearing a dress from Moises’ Autumn 09 collection. His style is attenuated with a rock & roll sensibility, which the young designer gives his own personal creative interpretation.

Talking about the collection to Vogue, Moises said: “My inspirations for this collection were the traditional romantic themes.” “From pretty patchworks with summer flowers in sombre colours, such as rose, violet, grey and black, to graphic illusions which combine transparent effects, with shiny gems and adornments in between.”

The collection is inspired by traditional romantic themes: from pretty patchworks with summer flowers in sombre colours, such as rose, violet, grey and black, to graphic illusions which combine transparent effects, with shiny gems and adornments in between.

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Style Trend 2010: Dungarees

Letisha — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:47 +0000

Did you have a pair of dungarees when you were younger? Well, now is the chance for you to regain your childhood memories or buy a pair for the first time as dungarees are set to fill our shop rails this spring.

You can wear them baggy or fitted and with or without accessories. It is all up to you as there are lots of designs to choose from. Designers are starting to branch away from the original denim dungaree style and are producing denim-coloured silk and luxe designs.

Buy Now Key:
1. ASOS Denim Dungaree: £29.00 2. Soul Cal Combat Dungaree: £34.99 3. Diesel Dungarees: £85.00 4. Closed Dungarees: £98.00 5. Redoute Boyfit Denim Dungarees: £45.00 6. Oasis Dungarees Garnet Jeans: £45.00 7. Diesel Silk Hooded Dungarees: £98.00

4 Simple Rules to Follow the Dungaree Trend

add a cute blouse underneath or over the top of your dungarees
wear a light coloured cardigan or camisole to create a more stylish look
add a slim belt around your waist to break up the denim
for a dressy summer look, wear with a pair of wedges

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50’s Lingerie Trend at Topshop

Alice — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:57:30 +0000

We’ve seen fringed skirts of the 1920s, and hair-bands from the 30s and now the 1950s is taking hold of our wardrobe via a new Topshop lingerie collection inspired by the era.

Topshop ‘Bralets’

The new ‘bralets’ in store are bras that extend down towards the bottom of your ribs. The style was particularly popular in the fifties and now Topshop are bringing the underwear pieces back in full form.

The collection includes floral, lace and paisley bralets, all starting from £20. Selected styles are also available in short and long-line options to cater for all body shapes and sizes. Our favourite bralet in the collection has to be the vintage look lace bralet for £20, which is in-keeping with the lace trends of the season and would be perfect on a night out.

New Vintage Lace Bralet

Floral Bralet £20

How to Wear Them

Wear them under sheer tops to inject some colour into an outfit, or if you have a body to die for, wear them on their own with a pair of dressy jeans for a jaw dropping evening look.

Wearing underwear as outerwear is one of the new and innovative trends of 2010; but if you’re not quite ready to bare all, layer your favourite bralet over a classic white t-shirt for a cute, but reserved, day-time look.

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Salma Hayek: Copy her Oscar 2010 Look for Less

Letisha — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:57:21 +0000

Salma Hayek wore a unique coloured dress with a puffball finish to it. A lot of colour in a dress usually looks a mess but Salma’s dress works perfectly with a mix of brown and black tones and she has complimented these colours well with her accessories.

Salma Hayek’s Look for Less

If you are confident with colours like Salma, here are two dresses from Dorothy Perkins for you to try. They are equally as daring with their mixture of colours. This rise multi shift dress is £28 and has a great use of blue, purple and green if these colours appeal to you. There is also a darker version of Salma’s style with a focus on orange and black. This is Dorothy Perkins’ rise orange rose pleat dress and is ideal for a nice dinner and a stylish party, so no need to make up any other excuses when buying it.

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Amber Rose: Copy Her Oscars 2010 Look for Less

Letisha — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:42:26 +0000

Amber had on a bright pink boob tube dress that presented every inch of glamour. The ruffled detail across the front creates an asymmetrical look to the dress and her long nude coloured earrings don’t take too much attention away from her lovely gown.

Amber Rose Look for Less

If you love Amber’s dress just as much as we do, here are two similar styles that you can try. Miss Selfridge have a black and cream satin dress that has the exact ruffled detail and with a contrast of two defining colours that work well together. They also have a red VIP strapless dress in the same design. These are both £50.

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H! by Henry Holland for Debenhams

Cherryp13 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:24:23 +0000

Best known for his cheeky, one liner tshirts, Henry Holland is now bringing his sense of style and fun to Debenhams. Influenced by 1980s colours, bright floral prints, polka dots and stripes, the collection is perfect for the summer months.

The collection has already landed in stores and is flying off the shelves. Talking about his collection, Holland said: “This is a very exciting development for the House of Holland brand. I’m thrilled to be on a roster with such esteemed names and to be working with such a great business partner as Debenhams”

Talking to Vogue, Henry said: “There are limitations on what you can do. For my collections, if I want to make a minx-style jumpsuit, I can – but for Debenhams you have to keep accessibility in mind. The collection is anchored by washed-out denim, leather and prints. It’s all about layering and wearing it in an adventurous way.”

The collection really shows of Holland’s wild side as there are so many different colours, patterns and cuts to choose from and the best thing about the collection is the price! Pieces are as cheap as £9 and the gorgeous floral tea dresses (below) have already been slashed in price to £27.

Unlike many designer/highstreet collaborations, this one doesn’t tend to stick to a certain style. Henry has designed a mish mash of pieces to suit everyones needs and each piece has a fashionable edge, reflecting it’s designers colourful personality. You can pick up dresses, shoes, shorts, tshirts and even accessories in the new collection at Debenhams.com

Images courtesy of Debenhams

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Pixie Lott Collection for Lipsy

Cherryp13 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:40:12 +0000

Pixie Lott is fast becoming the nation’s favourite pop starlet and after her designing debut for Moschino, it has just been announced that Pixie will be designing two exclusive ranges for hot designer and highstreet brand, Lipsy.

She will co-design a Summer and a Winter range which will each include some very Pixie-esque pieces. The Summer range which will launch this summer will include two looks, the ‘Pixie Festival’ look and the ‘Pixie Party’ look.

‘Pixie Festival’ will combine vintage cotton dresses with bleached denim and waistcoats for the ultimate festival look. While ‘Pixie Party’ will turn the festival goer into the all night party animal, wearing embellished chiffon and sexy studded dresses.

Talking about her collaboration, Pixie said: “I have always been a big fan of Lipsy and regularly shop in their stores. I love what Lipsy stands for and I am very excited at the thought of working with such a talented and creative team. It’s going to be great fun.”

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Fat Face Carrot Denim Jeans: Review

Cherryp13 — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:44:29 +0000

Fat Face is one of the leading designers in mens, womens and childrens clothing for those who have an active lifestyle. It is fast becoming an expanding and popular brand on the highstreet, currently rivalling lifestyle clothing chain Animal.

Fat Face is a mecca for skiers, surfers and generally active people, so being somewhat of a skinny jeans kind of girl, I was keen to try some jeans that didn’t restrict the blood flow to my legs.

The Carrot Denim jeans, £55, have a relaxed and casual look to them. They come in a faded denim with a washed out effect on the front. The jeans have the perfect slouchy, boyfriend fit and are perfect for lazing around the house in or wearing as with a cool pair of pumps and a checkered shirt for a surfer-esque, tried but it doesn’t look like you’ve tried, style.

For those girls that aren’t into skinny jeans, these jeans are a great investment and the boyfriend fit is right on trend and is seen in many highstreet stores. The jeans are great if, like me, you want to try a new look.

If like me you find many jeans too big around the waist or you just generally don’t feel like going for the ‘baggy’ look then the jeans come with a handy tab on the back that you can pull to make the waist size smaller.

For a size 8, regular pair of jeans these were more than baggy, I would say they are realistically more like a size 10, even with the waist made smaller. Not everybody who is a size 8 has super long legs either and the jeans are only available online in a leg length 32″ or 34″ which is no good at all for the likes of me. They look fine rolled up but I wouldn’t want to wear them that way all the time. For me, this is a major let down and would completely stop me buying the jeans myself.

If you are one of those lucky size 8 girls with super long legs then these jeans will be great for you. They give a very casual look and can be teamed with a cool tshirt as well as the checkered shirt suggested earlier. You could also team a cool pair of flip flops or sandals with them and make your way down to the seaside. The £55 price tag is quite reasonable for a pair of investment jeans.

The jeans will last for years so you can get some good wear out of them and really get your moneys worth. The jeans are available to purchase in store or online

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