• celebrities,  fashion,  High street,  shopping,  style

    5 Versatile Party Outfits

    Some people have quite a busy social calendar, packed with special events and parties, which is great in terms of getting out and having fun. However, one problem that can come from having a wide range of events to attend is trying to work out what to wear.  In the current financial climate, most people can ill afford to keep going out to buy new party outfits. This is why it is important to invest in party outfits that are versatile and can be teamed with a range of different accessories to create new looks for different events and occasions.  5 great party outfits offering versatility and style  By finding…

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    Why Did We Lose The Art Of Dressing Up?

    I t was my wedding anniversary recently. Hubby booked a table at a smart Thai restaurant in the centre of Birmingham which gave me the opportunity to have a nice night out without being covered in chocolate and baked beans courtesy of baba. So I dressed the part.  channelling the spirit of Audrey Hepburn with a touch of Michelle Obama for good measure, I chose a lovely fifties style monochrome floral print dress with a full skirt and tie waistband ( a charity shop bargain for £6), and accessorised with my favourite red office peep toes and red bow clutch bag that was a present from my sister. Chandelier earrings…

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    Women Against Women In The World Of Fashion.

    At the Los Angeles premiere of the movie ‘You again’, Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver committed the ultimate fashion sin, they turned up on the red carpet in the same David Meister teal dress. This was just a publicity gimmick to promote the film rather than a serious faux pas, but it did get me thinking. In the world of fashion there are only so many dresses, so many shops, so many designers, but there are a hell of a lot of women. So, it is natural that people will turn up at the same place in the same outfit from time to time, both in the normal and…

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    My love/hate for Rodarte.

    I’m in love/hate for Rodarte. I really don’t know whether I love the designs, or hate them. At their most creative the Rodarte sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy conjure up designs that can be described as beautiful, ethereal, wispy, ghostlike, and truly stunning. You imagine tragic heroines like Ophelia, Juliet, Camille and Mimi from La Boheme experiencing glamorous suffering in Rodarte. Rodarte would’ve been the designers of choice for those lost generation divas Zelda Sayre and Lady Otterline Morrell. D W Griffiths would’ve used their costumes to clothe Lilian Gish in all those fab silent weepies like ‘The Wind’. Rodarte is truly beautiful… But then I get to thinking again…

  • fashion,  work,  workwear

    Ensuring your Uniforms are of a High Quality

    When you supply your employees with a uniform, you are projecting an image of professionalism, and also affirming your corporate identity. Whenever your employees wear their uniform inside or outside of work, they are representing your company and your brand, almost like a walking advertisement! Because of this, you will want to make sure that you buy the best quality uniforms available, and also make sure that your employees look after them. An Abundance of Choice Online If you take a look at the online workwear suppliers covering the UK using the internet, there is a lot of choice in companies that you can use. It is worth your time…