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Autumn/Winter Trend: Jewel colours

By emilyborrett on August 19th, 2011
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Diane Von Fustenberg Autumn/Winter 2011

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Diane Von Fustenberg Autumn/Winter 2011
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Colour is always a daunting aspect of fashion for me – as an ex-goth I still find myself dressing head to toe in black out of comfort, too scared to try anything more adventurous. But this season I think I might be able to get on board with colour. In the spring, thanks to Jil Sander it was all about eye-watering bright, almost fluorescent colour – no thanks, not for me – but this season all the designers are working with rich, sultry jewel colours of emerald, blue, turquoise, purple and ruby red. Mmm. There’s just enough dark glamour in this trend to give me the confidence to try it out..

This is one of the biggest trends this season, as opulent jewel colours were literally everywhere. Diane Von Fustenberg, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Pucci.. all the big names’ collections were showcasing these colours. I’m particularly interested in how DVF presented the trend – the models wore contrasting jewel tones of green and blue head to toe for a dramatic, glamorous and vintage look.

There is quite a retro feel about these colours, whether you want to be a 70s siren or a 1940s beauty. A good way to work the trend is a deep, bold pair of wide-legged trousers in dark red or green – team with a slippery silk shirt and red lipstick and you’ve got yourself one strong look already.

The high street is totally behind the jewel trend already – hooray! Check out the gallery above to see our favourite pieces.



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Trend Alert: Statement jumpers as seen at Givenchy

By emilyborrett on August 18th, 2011
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At Givenchy, there were a lot of granny-chic sweaters and jumpers with eye-catching designs. One of the best collections we saw at Fashion Week

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At Givenchy, there were a lot of granny-chic sweaters and jumpers with eye-catching designs. One of the best collections we saw at Fashion Week
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It’s almost time to start wrapping up warm again (as I write this the house is cold and it’s raining outside, guh) – I am always sad to see summer go, because it’s my favourite season, but I always manage to cheer myself with the thought that colder weather means NEW JUMPERS.

Luckily, jumpers and pullovers are one of the key pieces that you’ll need this A/W if you want to keep in with the current trends. Thanks to Givenchy’s mental, luxurious take on grandma-wear which included shiny sweatshirts with prints of naked pin-up girls and wild animals on them, it’s all about silly, kitsch and often quite tacky knitwear.

The more stuff crammed into a jumper design, the better. If it makes your eyes water a little bit when you look at it, it’s probably perfect for this season. If you want to find something quite as spectacularly kitsch as the designs we’ve seen at Givenchy then you’re best off looking in vintage and charity shops, or having a quick flick through your mail-order catalogues. Or, if you just want a statement jumper there are also some cute pieces on the high street.

Check out the gallery above for our favourite statement jumpers.



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Hot accessory alert: Turbans

By emilyborrett on May 31st, 2011
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Nicole sporting a classic Diane Von Fustenberg turban in March for a UK telly appearance

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Nicole sporting a classic Diane Von Fustenberg turban in March for a UK telly appearance
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Vintage glamour has been on our mind ever since ex-Pussycat Doll and femme fatale Nicole Sherzinger was spotted in March wearing a pale mustard-coloured turban (pictured above) for an appearance on Loose Women. It was a brave fashion choice for the singer, who normally sticks with her fail-safe ultra-sexy Herve Leger dresses and heels, but we think it paid off. With a face as smoking hot and sultry and Nicole’s, she looked more glamorous than ever.

Other stars have showed their love for the turban-wrap accessory as well recently; the Olsen twins have been spotted teaming silk black ones with tough leather, flowing black chiffon and lace for a dramatic evening look that has ensured their positions at the top of the fashion-pack further. And well, if the Olsen babes are doing it then we want to as well. Lover of all things vintage Paloma Faith also has a fondness for her silk head-wraps, going all-out with scarlet ones to set off her stage ensembles of leopard-printed wiggle dresses and flame-coloured lipsticks.

If you want to get in on this sumptuous 1930s-inspired fashion action, we’ve got a gallery above for you with our favourite ones available online (including an actual Diane Von Fustenberg turban which will only set you back forty pounds and is an absolute classic – that lady is so good to us!). Check it out above.



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Ethical Fashions, First Looks, Gallery

Saumarez lingerie: ethical fashion just got sexy

By Andrea Petrou on October 8th, 2010
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By Emily Borrett.

Cache Coeur Bra in Blush Pink

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Cache Coeur Bra in Blush Pink
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Saumarez

Eco-friendly fashion hasn’t got such a good rep in the past – often when we think of organic and world-friendly textiles, we think of a smelly old lady wearing a burlap sack. Or at least I have in the past – but now with Fair-trade designers like People Tree showing us that it’s easy to be kind to the earth and be fashionable at the same time, that’s beginning to change. Still though, “ethical” and “luxurious” are not two words that are normally put in the same sentence to describe fashion – and that’s where lingerie company Saumarez comes in to shake up our preconceptions.

It’s sexy underwear with a difference – beautiful, vintage-inspired lingerie and accessories that could have come straight out of a saucy French photoshoot from the 1930s,  but made out of ethically-sourced and recycled fabrics. The site’s slogan is: “Who says being good can’t be fun?” Who indeed. A lot of vintage lace and recycled silks are used, so not only are you helping sustain the ethical fashion industry, but you’re wearing the real deal. Get ready to feel like Miss Von Teese in an array of slippery silk bras, adorable pants with ribbon ties and the coolest nipple tassels ever.

Check the gallery above for our favourites from the site, and get ready to banish that smelly burlap-sack lady from your head for good..



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Department Stores, Designer Fashions, First Looks, Gallery

Act glamorous, live amorous: The sexiest way to blow your paycheck

By Andrea Petrou on September 10th, 2010
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By Emily Borrett.

If you haven’t managed to quite retain your bikini-body now that the sun’s gone away, and you’re feeling less than a goddess, don’t worry. As the season shifts from summer into the wintery months a new sexiness begins – party dresses, glamour, and yes, sexy undies.

And if you’re like me and feel endlessly perked up by putting on a pair of beautifully made undies (no Primark here, no sir) then you’ll be pleased to know about the launch of the website GlamorousAmorous.com, which kindly put all of your dream lingerie designers together on one big lovely site. GlamorousAmorous features stock from the very best shops available, which include Mimi Holliday, couture lingerie designers Strumpet & Pink, Maxine’s of London and my personal favourite, Lascivious.

Ideas on beauty and femininity have changed over the last season and designers are no longer creating lingerie with Kate Moss in mind. GlamorousAmorous have catered to this by providing tips for fittings, whether you’re a skinny, straight-up-and-down girl or inundated with curves that Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks would kill for. It’s all about accentuating your most feminine features at the moment, be they your breasts, waists, legs or hips. And GA is here to help.

True, some of the pieces on the site don’t come cheap. But really beautiful, well-made underwear never does. So what I say is, start writing your Christmas list now and hand it over to your boyfriend so that he can start saving up. After all, there’s something in it for him too.

My Fair Lady Beau Bra

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My Fair Lady Beau Bra
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Fred & Ginger



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