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Barbara Hulanicki – latest drop for George
The latest collection from Barbara Hulanicki is now in Asda stores and online and is a perfect transitional collection. Again utilising Barbara’s retro style prints so reminiscent of the iconic Biba collections, paired against classic black, this 10 piece range perfectly bridges the wardrobe gap between Winter and early spring by using jersey style fabrics and longer sleeve lengths. The prints are mainly based on geometric designs, with stretched diamonds and ovals being the key designs. Added interest is provided in the use of metallic threads to give a very 1970s feel – I’m thinking the classic Missoni styling of adding fine gold thread to bright colours. There are also…
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Stylish Television – Dancing on the Edge
The most exquisitely clothed drama of the moment must be ‘Dancing on the Edge’, Stephen Poliakoff’s absorbing story of the rise of a Jazz Band in the London of the 1930s. Featuring royalty, millionaires, ‘it girls’ and a whole host of beautiful people, and set in the glorious Art Deco surrounding of ‘The Imperial’, Dancing on the Edge is super stylish as only a series set in the midst of the bias cut world of the 1930s can be. The Louis Lester band find success, due in no small part to the allure of the bands female singers, Carla (played by Wumni Mosaku), and in the lead vocalist role, Jessie…
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Mid Season Sales – Bumper Post
Yes, the year really is going that quickly. The Mid Season sales are here, which gives us a perfect opportunity to pick up some bargains. Knitwear that will take us through the next season, anything with a bit of sparkle that would be perfect for Christmas, and of course, sensible shoes and boots are all items that are worth looking for during these Autumn sales. There are just so many sales around that I have decided to show you some of the best picks and bargains that are around at the moment. Phase Eight A gorgeous one stop shop for really beautiful party dresses, with many having huge reductions. …
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Anyone for Tennis? Stylish Inspiration from House of Fraser
Wimbledon fortnight has started, and so for two weeks we all get really interested in tennis, albeit fairly briefly. There’s just something about SW19, with its perfect whites, strawberries and champers, Pimms, and the chance that you might spot a Middleton, that holds us all in thrall. And then, of course, there’s the fashion. Because whether you are attending the tournament, playing on centre court or just watching in your living room, tennis is a seriously stylish sport. House of Fraser are currently taping into the trend with crisp blazers from Ralph Lauren, neat shorts from Warehouse and Ted Baker and perfect white loafers from Bertie. Add in some super…
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Barbara Hulanicki’s New collection for George – Exclusively online
Legendary designer Barbara Hulanicki has launched her latest collaboration with Asda George, this time it’s a fantastic capsule collection of must-have dresses. The capsule collection is made up of just four dresses, two wrap style, one tunic style with a very 60s shape and a cowl neckline, and one which brings to mind the flirty tulip shapes of early Victoria Beckham dresses. Each dress has a very Biba-esque print and comes in at the amazing price of just £20 or less – a total bargain as these are classic, wear forever shapes. The colours are also beautiful, deep magenta’s, rich blues and black and teal prints. My personal favourite is…
