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M&Co launch New Website with an emphasis on glamour
High Street brand M&Co have recently updated their website, and so I decided to have a little look at what was different. And whilst I was impressed with the new site, which seems to have lots more choice, and very easy navigation, what really took my eye was just how Hollywood glamorous the new collection is. If you love your wardrobe to contain a touch of film star style, M&Co certainly offers that in abundance. From luxurious faux fur coats, to full length evening gowns, with tea dresses, prom dresses and cocktail frocks all thrown into the mix, M&Co has taken their queues from the Hollywood of Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn…
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Red-hot edit from Selfridges
What is it about the colour red that makes it so special? Is it because red is the colour associated with passion and love, from Valentine’s hearts to red-hot lovers? Is it that fact that it is also the colour of naughtiness, of red devils, Bette Davis in Jezabel, and the deep red apple that tempted Snow White? Or maybe it is because of the connotations with Hollywood glamour, would those Ruby Red Slippers have been such a powerful symbol if they had remained silver, like they were in Frank L Baum’s original story? I think it is maybe a little bit of all of the above. Red is always…
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Stephen Arthur and his Perfect Party dress
Birmingham has a new style star. Stephen Arthur, an ICT teacher from Birmingham, created the winning design in a very special competition hosted by ITV’s This Morning programme and John Lewis. Called ‘The perfect Party dress’, the brief was to create a beautiful gown that could make all women look and feel like a million dollars. It also needed to be affordable and current. Stephen was judged the winner after a public vote. His design, in vibrant and very christmassy red, is a timeless, elegant classic. A stunning floor-length ball gown, crafted from the floatiest of chiffon, the dress has a crossover neckline that creates a structured and feminine silhouette,…