High street
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Reviewed – Navy Lace Shift Dress from Kaliko
Last Thursday saw one of the most swish, stylish events in the Midlands fashion calender. The Harvey Nichols fashion show is always full of fashion, fizz and supremely stylish looks – an event where everyone dresses to impress. I was a little stumped for what to wear for this particular show as it was taking place in a specially constructed space in the Mailbox car park, so I was worried it might be a little cold, and I also wanted something bright to stand out amongst the grey and concrete. Luckily, Kaliko had the perfect dress. Kaliko is part of the Jacques Vert group, (along with Planet, Precis Petite and…
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The Debenhams Beauty Gala
Last week, Debenhams in the Bullring held a glorious beauty gala for the first time in many years. Bloggers, customers and beauty addicts were invited along for a night of demonstrations and pampering treats, along with food and drink, and the chance to win lots of beauty goodies, and a fabulous night was had by all. Two sessions that I really enjoyed were demonstrated by uber beauty brand Benefit. The first demonstration concerned an autumn makeover, and the products were distributed so you could try them for yourself. I was particularly impressed with the ‘Pore Fessional’ pro balm, which can be used to minimize the appearance of pores. I was…
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George at Asda – The Autumn Checklist
Asda have just launched their latest drop, ‘The Autumn Checklist’, and it is full of wearable, reasonably priced pieces that can get you can start wearing now, and then enjoy all through the colder months of the year. I know I often say that a collection has something for everyone, but I really do think this one covers all bases. It has a lovely range of knitwear that is perfect for every day style – the school run, doing a bit of shopping, watching the kids play football at the weekend. There are some gorgeous chunky jumpers and ponchos which allow you the smart, casual look, and to be warm…
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Get the Celebrity look featuring Rita Ora, Lily Collins and Millie Mackintosh
The latest ‘get the look’ post has a bit of a best of British feel to it. It includes some celebrity looks from London Fashion Week, stars of daytime television who show just how stylish the High Street can be, and a diversity of footwear ranging from boots to trainers. We have Rita Ora’s collaboration with Adidas, the ‘Pastel Pack’, a trainer and hi-top that come in deliciously girlie shades of pink and blue. Laura Whitmore and Downton’s Laura Carmichael show of their London Fashion Week style in Kilian Kerner and Topshop Unique respectively. I have added a link to track to Laura’s coat, but have also included some pieces…
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The John Lewis fashion Magazine – my five fave picks.
John Lewis has recently released their fashion magazine online, and it is just full of fabulous style trends and key picks for the Autumn/Winter season. Featuring a combination of style trends like Winter Florals, with tips on how to add these to your wardrobe, the online magazine (which is available free through both Google Play and the App Store) is a great resource when you are planning your Autumn/Winter wardrobe. In addition to trends, the magazine also gives us style advice from experts like ex-Grazia writer Melanie Rickey, who gives us her pick of the shoes for the season. We also have the latest pieces from the ultra popular Somerset…
