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Shine and shape

February 1st, 2012 · No Comments

Spring/Summer 2012 is set to shine and is all about a subtle radiance. Foil printed lace, high shine sateen silk, patent heels and metallic detailing make up this look.
Shiny textures work in the same way as light colours and can expand your figure. Matte textures act like dark colours and will contain your figure. Use [...]

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Tags: Body Shapes · Trends

Capsule Wardrobe Item: Chain-mail Knitwear

June 29th, 2011 · 1 Comment

It’s always worth having a great, flexible knit in your wardrobe armour for those less than balmy days.
This season’s chain-mail knitwear has a thin, feather-light feel that is perfect for layering and exposing layers underneath for a subtly sexy look.
This cardigan from Matalan is a perfect addition to your capsule wardrobe, it won’t add bulk; [...]

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Capsule Wardrobe Item: The Denim Tunic

June 28th, 2011 · No Comments

Denim is firmly back in fashion.  I thought it never went away I hear you ask? Well of course jeans are a perennial staple but this season it’s more polished and sleek cousin takes up the limelight.  Think minimalist, chic and elegant pieces that can suit all occasions such as the Denim Tunic.
It has a [...]

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Tags: Body Shapes

Trend Trickery

May 31st, 2011 · No Comments

The trend pieces needn’t be confined to the compounds of fashion magazines.  Here are some trend tricks to flatter YOUR shape this summer…
The Hide Your Hips Trick
A long-line fluid blazer will deftly cover your bum and hips without adding bulk.  Roll up the sleeves to flatter your forearms.
 
  
 
 
 
 
Orange Waterfall Jacket, £75, Wallis
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Capsule wardrobe item: The Breton Top

May 25th, 2011 · No Comments

 As you know from our High Street Trends page, stripes have gotten a modern make-over this summer and can be found in colourful and big n’ bold vertical, diagonal amd horizontal prints. 
The classic Breton stripe does, however, remain a part of the nautical trend and is a timeless style staple that is a must have for [...]

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