Classic 50s Cut Florals From Wallis

Dresses | Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
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Black and White 50s Halter Dress from WallisSummer is just around the corner and this gorgeous floral print dress from Wallis is the perfect way to enjoy it!

This flattering halterneck combines the current trend for florals with this season’s other must have - a classic 50s-style shape. 

This versatile design looks as great with flats as it does with heels, and is available in sizes from 8 - 20.At just £45, who says you need to spend to make the most of summer? You can find it in store at Wallis or online at:

www.wallis.co.uk

Don’t Cover Up Your Cover-up!

Cover-Ups, Dresses | Monday, April 28th, 2008
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Tie dye, cross back cover-up from TopShop.When your cover-up is as bright and fun and this cross-back, tie-dye number from Topshop’s eclectic collection, how could you do anything other than celebrate it?It’s one of a range of dip dyes, acid brights and Aztec prints.

It’s the perfect beachwear cover-up yet cool enough just to wear as a casual dress. Priced at just £20, it’s available in sizes Small, Medium and Large.

To find out more, take a look in the Swimwear section of Topshop’s online store:

www.topshop.com

Safari Not Sexy? Think Again

Dresses | Friday, April 25th, 2008
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Summer Safari ChicWhat better way to spend a summer night out than in a chic and sexy mix of ruffles and animal print? These dresses from Dorothy Perkins combine the two to great effect.

What’s more, being 100% polyester, both the leopard print and pebble print dresses are machine washable - both stylish and practical!

They’re available in sizes 6 - 22 and cost just £35 allowing you to get feminine and foxy, yet still have change for a treat with your Tarzan.

 To find out more, check out this great range on the Dorothy Perkins website:

www.dorothyperkins.com
 

Georgina Goodman Designer Shoes for Evans

Heels, Slingbacks | Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
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Multi-stripe, peep-toe Georgina Goodman heels“I’m thrilled to be working with Evans again”, comments leading shoe designer Georgina Goodman, “and love designing for women who love shoes. Evans customers certainly like glamour and love to dress up an outfit with some statement shoes.”

She was speaking of the brilliant new spring collection she’s put together for Evans. Care has been taken that the new Georgina Goodman shoes compliment Evans Spring and Summer trends perfectly. Featuring deluxe leather, the footwear range includes vibrant colour stripes and gorgeous tie-dye silk.

Not only is each pair of shoes the perfect finishing touch to any glamorous outfit, Georgina Goodman’s exclusive, innovative wider fitting techniques are to be found accorss the range. This means broader fit options from sizes 4 - 10.

Flagship designs include a multi striped peep toe platform; a graphic block colour flat sandal in cerise, purple & black; plus a cerise and black, striped concealed platform. 

Ranging from £40 - £60, the ‘Georgina Goodman for Evans’ range is available from the end of April in selected Evans stores and online at:

www.evans.co.uk.

Gok Wan Loves Dorothy Perkins

Trends | Monday, April 21st, 2008
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Gok Wan Loves Dorothy PerkinsGok Wan’s feel-good philosophy has taken the world by storm. It’s all about celebrating your body and being empowered to feel beautiful, regardless of what age, shape or size you might be. It’s a great approach when shopping the high street, so Dorothy Perkins exciting new collaboration with the celebrity stylist is fantastic news!

Gok brings that passion, energy and insight we know and love from his hit Channel 4 series ‘How to Look Good Naked’ and applies it right to the heart of high street shopping - in Dorothy Perkins stores up and down the land.

From April on, Gok will exclusively select his must-haves from Dorothy Perkins and use the collections to illustrate his unbeatable style and figure-fixing advice.

I’m all about supporting the High Street“, says Gok, “and I think fashion should be accessible to everyone on every level“.

 

That support extends to dorothyperkins.com as well, where he uses the power of the web to help make fashion accessible to all. There’s Gok’s “Grab of the week” and a series of interactive question-and-answer sessions where you can put your own dilemmas to him online.

In store, you’ll see ‘Gok Loves’ motifs and slogans reminding you of this exciting new project. Gok’s done it all in celebrity styling with clients ranging from Deborah Harry to All Saints.

 

His new TV series is proving an even bigger hit than his last, and his book How to Look Good Naked continues to dominate the best sellers lists. Call into Dorothy Perkins today to find out what all the fuss is about, or why not check it out online at:

 
www.dorothyperkins.com

Kate Moss Brings Bohemian Chic To TopShop

Trends | Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
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Kate Moss at TopshopThe fifth Kate Moss Topshop collection is in-store now. In it, Kate once more captures her eclectic sense of contemporary style. There’s a flavour of the bohemian traveller about it with influences ranging from Miami and Ibiza to India with many notes and tones in between.
 
A fluid, Gypsy theme runs through with mini tunic dresses and capelets, highlighted by tiny glass bugle beads. There’s a silk patchwork print dress with a cut-about hem. There are native American feather print, hand drawn, nautical inspired stripes or intricate embroidered patterns decorating the collection’s flowing jersey.

1940’s Floral prints, Aztec designs and dusty colours adorn perfect feather-weight chiffon dresses and blouses. 1950’s prom-style cotton dresses are knife pleated, in sherbet yellow and green and white striped seersucker.  Rose pink shirting is cast with stars or stripes, finished with narrow-leg kick flares.

The collection includes dramatic eveningwear. How about a stunning black crepe empire-line and floor length gown with tasseled neckline? A jet black beaded flapper dress perhaps or maybe a floor-length, printed black chiffon dress with waterfall ruffles.

Pieces in the Kate Moss Topshop Spring / Summer ’08 start from £10 for a vest, and range to £150 for a premium dress.
You can find more details now at:

www.TopShop.com

Easy Summer Style From Just £20

Dresses | Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
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Melrose print dress from Miss SelfridgeThis new Melrose print dress looks fab worn over jeans for easy boho chic. Alternatively, why not wear it over a bikini as a stylish beach dress?

Looking great doesn’t have to cost the earth, and at just £20 this print dress leaves enough in the kitty for emergency bronzing lotion in case the sun doesn’t join you at the seaside!

It’s on sale now throughout the Miss Selfridge network, and can be found online at their website:

www.missselfridge.com 

 

 

Dress Up Your Denim Vintage Style

Tops | Sunday, April 6th, 2008
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Sequin Bolero from Dorothy PerkinsWhat better way to dresss up your denim than with this glitzy silver sequin bolero from Dorothy Perkins?

It’s one of those classic pieces which will jazz up any outfit. It works as well as a going out finisher as it does as part of a special occassion ensemble.

Why not wear it over a plain white T shirt with super high heels and grey skinny jeans for some effortless and glamorous, urban chic?

This gorgeous bolero can be found in-store now at Dorothy Perkins nationwide. Social calendar too hectic to get to your local store? No problem - tuck an iPhone into your clutch bag and find it online at the Dorothy Perkins web site.

www.dorothyperkins.com

Zebra Print Range from Emma Cook

Tops | Saturday, April 5th, 2008
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Emma Cook Vest Top

This fun vest top comes from Topshop’s new collection by Emma Cook. The brightly coloured, printed zebras galloping across it feature throughout the range.

There are lots of pieces in the collection including:

  • a cool drop-armhole silk vest
  • a pretty one-shoulder, button-up dress
  • an empire-line blouse
  • cotton dresses with zebra print applique around necklines.

Materials for the collection are cotton and Crepe de chine silk.

Prices start from £45 for this vest top and range to £80 for a shirt dress.

It’s all available in-store nationwide at Topshop stores. Plus, you can order on-line now at

www.topshop.com

Eco-Friendly Collection from Evans

Shoppers | Friday, April 4th, 2008
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Eco-friendly shopper bagDoing your bit for the environment has rarely been more on trend. You can feel comfortable, look great and do your bit for the environment - the tribal print clothing’s made from 100% recycled cotton.

Part of the range is this eco-friendly shopping bag. You wouldn’t think it, but it’s made using recycled plastic bottles. Fun and functional, it retails at just £4.50.

Show people you care by visiting Evans now, or check out the range online at:

www.evans.co.uk

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