Top five little black Christmas Party dresses from Topshop
By Andrea Petrou on November 22nd, 2011
Posts Tagged ‘TopShop’
Gossip, Top Five
Designer collaborations, Designer Fashions, Fashion Crush, Gallery
ShinyStyle Loves: Simone Rocha for Topshop
By Andrea Petrou on November 1st, 2011
We heart Topshop at the best of times but when it adds a quirky collection from a designer we love it even more. Simone Rocha has come up with a funky range of workwear, with a netted and cable knit twist.
Her clean-cut shirt finds a new lease of life with neon gauze-like sleeves and her beautiful blazer with cable knit sleeves will warm while it keeps you cool.
Get a piece of the collection from Topshop now.
Christmas outfits, Fashion Crush, Gallery
ShinyStyle Loves: Topshop Christmas Collection
By Andrea Petrou on October 27th, 2011
Yes, we know, we haven’t even got past Halloween yet, but when we spot a Christmas collection we can’t but help get excited.
And today it’s Topshop that’s got us all giddy with a whole range dedicated to the Christmas Party season. We heart the sequined dresses and tops as well as the Luxe jumpers and intricate beading.
And for those who want to go all vintage there’s also a few feathered pieces to choose from too. Roll on December.
Designers
Christian Louboutin to get museum exhibition of his shoes and designs
By Andrea Petrou on October 5th, 2011
Christian Louboutin’s career is to be the focus of new retrospective in London.
The French shoe designer – renowned for his use of a bright red under-sole on all of his footwear – will have much of his work on display at the British capital’s Design Museum from March 28 to July 1 2012.
In addition to documenting his life’s work, the retrospective will also offer viewers and insight into how he creates shoes, as well as his influences and original designs.
It will also contain images from the 2007 movie ‘Fetish’, made in collaboration between Christian and director David Lynch.
Last month Christian revealed he would be creating a book documenting his most iconic styles during his 20 year career.
The tome – which has yet to be named – will be divided into six chapters, including a personal biography and his collaborative work with the likes of Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent.
Some of Louboutin’s most treasured friends and models, including the likes of Dita Von Teese, Mika and Kristen Scott Thomas have also contributed to the tome.
Events, Fashion News, Gallery, High End Department Stores
Gallery: High Street Fashion Week so far
By emilyborrett on September 5th, 2011
The circus performers modelled high-street fashions for the launch of High Street Fashion Week
Today's prize up for grabs in assocation with High Street Fashion Week is this chic chakra bracelet worth £86. Read more below
High Street Fashion Week has gone off with a big, sparkly, ticker-tape rainbow bang as the beginning of the week’s celebration of fashion’s best high street stores was ushered in with circus performers and models scaling the sides of buildings in the latest fashions. We’d never thought that abseiling and stilettos would ever go hand-in-hand but hey, we love to be surprised.
High Street Fashion Week, which honours our much-beloved British high street in a week-long slew of fashion parties, meet and greets and sales, takes place in the shopping mecca which is Oxford Circus and will continue until Friday.
Today kicks off with an absolute monster sale in the Debenhams department store with 25% off in ALL THE DEPARTMENTS. AND IT’LL LAST ALL WEEK. There’s also a 10% discount at the Oxford Circus Benetton store when you spend £50 – it’s time to max out your store card, girls. Meanwhile, fashion sightseers should head on over to the John Lewis where they’re housing Osman Yousefzada’s latest collection.
One of the other good things about the High Street Fashion Week is their sensational giveaway prizes and competitions, which will be going on all week. If you want to channel your inner world traveller, enter the competition to get your mitts on this elegant gold chakra bracelet (pictured above left), which as well as being boho-chic is supposed to make the wearer “articulate, resonant of voice, a good listener and thrive on creativity”. That’s a good enough reason for us! Enter the competition on the website here.
Retail News
Topshop unveils very cool new fashion app
By Elisabeth on August 22nd, 2011
Topshop has teamed up with the location-based SCVNGR app to create a social gaming app where winners get real Topshop prizes.
It is offering a 20% discount and the chance of a £500 shopping spree to UK students who undertake the game’s many challenges. Players rack up points by finishing the fashion-themed tasks, such as taking snaps of the the best “back to college” outfits or those who best identify key season trends.
Topshop has some real form in the digital social space. It has been blogging for longer than most of its rivals, has huge followings on twitter and Facebook, ran campaigns with camera app Instagram and have also live-streamed their own catwalk show online in the past.
“We’re always looking for new and innovative ways to engage our customers,” said Mary Homer, Managing Director of Topshop.
“Following the popularity of SCVNGR in the US we wanted to offer our student customers the ability to interact with our brand, on and off-line in a more fun and engaging way.”
To get involved, download the free SCVNGR app from iTunes or the Android Market, and then use the app to search for Topshop.
Affordable Fashions, Bargain POTW, Features, Gallery
It's all about quirky knitwear this season thanks to Givenchy. We love this quirky knitted jumper from River Island which will look great layered over a midi dress with costume jewellery.
Fashion wishlist: ShinyStyle’s dream buys for the week
By emilyborrett on August 18th, 2011
Black Chelsea Girl Peter Pan Jumper
It’s time for a round-up of Shiny’s dream buys for the week! I’m starting my fashion illustration degree in September and I’ve got serious fashion nerves at the moment; whenever I look at my wardrobe I feel like I’ve got nothing to wear (which is definitely not true, but sadly this is the way a compulsive shopper’s mind works).
So I’ve been scouring the high-street sites for the past couple of weeks mentally compiling a shopping list that I thought I’d share with you- this week I’m inspired by the “eccentric granny chic” look that Givenchy brought to the catwalk, which means quirky jumpers, layerable midi dresses, lavish costume jewellery and clashing prints. Basically, a look that is really fun to put together.
My ultimate star buy of the week is Topshop’s faux fur leopard-print coat, which is oh-so-sixties and will look amazing with a plain tunic dress and opaque tights. Check out the gallery for this week’s top picks from the high street.
Features, Footwear, Gallery, shoes
These boots are expensive but worth the money if you can afford it - wear with a 90s sundress and shades for a cool New York look. They're sold at Urban Outfitters.
Top 10 ankle boots for Autumn/Winter
By emilyborrett on August 10th, 2011
See by Chloe Fringed Buckle Ankle Boots
The one thing I’m desperate to get my hands on for the next season is a really great pair of ankle boots; I’ve been wearing the same brown leather chelseas for the past two years and they have quite literally fallen to bits. But thanks to boot-lovers like Alexa Chung, the trend is alive and well and there are some really gorgeous pairs on the high street.
What I love about ankle boots is their absolute versatility. A black patent pair or some brogue-style boots with a cuban heel can be worn during the day with a pretty tea dress or skinny jeans, but also worn with a mini-dress in the evening for a cool and youthful party look.
My absolute wishlist pair are the See by Chloe ankle boots on the Urban Outfitters site, made out of contrasting tan and dark brown leather with fringing and buckle details. Unfortunately they are incredibly expensive -so I think I’ll have to settle for a studded pair from Topshop (it’s a hard life).
Check out the gallery above for our top 10 ankle boot picks.
Designer collaborations, Designer Fashions, Fashion Crush, Gallery
ShinyStyle loves: Meadham Kirchhoff for Topshop
By Andrea Petrou on April 11th, 2011
Accessories, Events, Gallery
Got money to burn? Why not treat your mum to this deliciously luxurious Vivienne Westwood purse that you can find here.
Mother’s Day gift ideas: Purses
By Andrea Petrou on March 23rd, 2011
By Emily Borrett.
Vivienne Westwood Patent Wallet
I don’t know about yours, but the state of my mum’s purse is absolutely atrocious – she’s a horder born and bred whose handbags and purses are stuffed completely full of a lifetime’s worth of train tickets, phone cards, store cards that have never been used and old dog-eared magazines. As a result all of her purses are completely knackered and burst apart at the seams every few months or so, only to be replaced with a new one – that’s why this year I’m thinking that I’ll get her a really good one that she can’t bring herself to spoil.
If you’re thinking of getting something similar for your ma this year, don’t just go for something practical and cheap from the reduced bin at TKMaxx – she may say thank you, but really she’d probably prefer something a bit glam and silly. After all, wouldn’t any girl rather be given a pair of Vivienne Westwood heels instead of practical wellington boots, no matter how useful they are? You know I’m right.
We’re making this easy for you – above in the gallery are some of our favourite purses to buy online. Have a peek!
Fashion Tips, Gallery, Trend Alert
ShinyStyle loves baring our legs: Top 10 spring shorts
By Andrea Petrou on March 23rd, 2011
By Emily Borrett.
Wasn’t the weather beautiful today? I spent most of the day daydreaming about the summer, keeping a lookout for cute bikinis online and fighting the urge to go outside and read in the garden when I should have been doing my university courswork – and then I came in here and wrote this.
Today’s blue skies and warm breeze was a pleasant reminder that winter is over - bring on the spring and all that it entails. In fashion terms that entails lightweight fabrics, pretty prints and baring your legs – and there’s no better way to do that than with a cute, femininely cut pair of shorts to show off your (fake-tanned) pins.
The great thing about this year’s spring/summer trends is that absolutely anything goes. You want delicate prints as seen at Miu Miu, or sizzlingly bright block colours a la Jil Sander? There’s a pair out there at the moment on the high street to suit absolutely everyone. Pick out a pair of our top 10 spring shorts in the gallery above, pair them up with a little top and some cool wedges and voila! Your new favourite spring outfit, without even having to try too hard. Aren’t we good to you?
Accessories, Gallery, shoes, Trend Alert
If you want to rock nude the romantic way, this turban-style floral hat will look incredible worn with head-to-toe neutrals. You can find it at Asos.
ShinyStyle loves: Spring nudes
By Andrea Petrou on March 13th, 2011
By Emily Borrett.
Asos Premium Flower Detail Hat
It’s been no secret for a while now that in fashion, nude tones are hot, hot, hot. Ever since pale peaches, beiges and neutral greys have become en vogue they’ve been absolutely everywhere, from buttery leather totes at Mulberry to refreshingly pretty and feminine blazers at your local Topshop. With the emergence of red-hot colour being the next explosive trend on the catwalk, as seen at Jil Sander and House of Holland, you might be mistaken to think that nude is on it’s way out – but au contraire, it’s not. With the dazzling success of December’s “Black Swan”, starring Natalie Portman, ballet-beautiful fashion is more in than ever.
Wondering how to carry these colours into your spring/summer wardrobe as the year continues? Make like Stella McCartney, who boldly opted for pale pink and peach skinny trouser suits in her S/S 2011 collection, and choose jackets and slim-fitting chinos in nude tones for a look that is feminine, yet manages to be fashion forward. When it comes to eveningwear, anything goes – romance is the word for the whole season and you can opt for as many ruffles, embellishments and pleats as you like.
For our favourite nude pieces on the high street, check the gallery above.
Fashion News, Gallery
ShinyStyle loves: David Koma for Topshop collection
By Andrea Petrou on February 7th, 2011
From:Debenhams show us how to avoid tanning disasters this year