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Friday, May 2nd, 2008
I have a serious obsession with pink bags at the moment especially when they have the words ‘Marc Jacobs’ in the title! This beautiful Marc Jacobs Iris sequined bag is a must have for the summer, its bright, shiny and practical with its shoulder strap. A silver frog is positioned on the front of the bag taken from his spring mainline collection where the frog was a dominant theme.
The bag will set you back £1,040 so I suppose I can just dream about it for now! If you fancy some loud accessories for the upcoming summer months then also check out this pink Patent Clutch Bag from River Island. Perfect to jazz up a plain outfit, try some black skinny jeans, black top with matching pink shoes and some pink bangles or cuff.
Bright, daring colours are going to be huge this summer so start collecting some accessories now!
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Friday, April 4th, 2008
Welcome back bleached denim! Yes ditch those dark ink blue jeans this summer, its all about bleached ripped jeans!
There’s something quiet rebellious about ripped, light denim jeans, they portray an essence of freedom and youth that is really appealing!
Christopher Kane is one designer that has inspired us all to get out those old bleached denims with his spring/summer collection, which was dominated with the palest denim teamed with snakeskin print; an interesting combination that worked surprisingly well!
Topshop have of course latched onto the trend with this pair of skinny bleach denims for only £45!

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Friday, February 15th, 2008
Nature is a massive print and colour inspiration this summer with designers such as Stella Mc Cartney and Balenciaga both adopting beautiful floral prints in vibrant hues to celebrate Mother Earth. This recognition of our fragile planet also comes at a time when environmental concerns and the move towards eco-friendly living is becoming increasingly apparent.
The butterfly is proving to be extremely popular particularly amongst jewellery designers who recognise its beautiful pendant potential. Butterfly necklaces; designer and highstreet are popping up everywhere this season and here are two of my favourites!
This stunning Kenneth Jay Lane Gold butterfly necklace to the left is by a designer that is renowned for his glamorous jewellery collections. This gold plated necklace has a striking butterfly pendant that will look fab during the day with a floaty white kaftan or a pretty day dress. For £55, this necklace can be purchased from Net-a-porter.
If you’re on more of a budget check out Miss Selfridge’s Butterfly and Dragonfly accessory collection. This purple dragonfly necklace is fun and flirty and for £8 you can’t go wrong!

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Sunday, January 20th, 2008
Rain, rain go away! If you’re getting sick of those long rainy days too, I may have something that might help you to brave the wet weather; the ‘PVC Mac!’
PVC dominated the high street last year with PVC belts, bags and shoes all jazzing up our winter wardrobes! Well if you were a PVC queen throughout the winter season you’ll be pleased to know that PVC isn’t going anywhere this spring! Hoorah!
The latest trend is the ‘PVC Mac,’ perfect for this miserable weather! Designer and high street brands are all hopping onto this hot new trend, which is great as in terms of price they’re accessible to everyone! To show you the great Mac’s on offer, I have chosen two of my favourites; one for those on a budget and one for those designer chic’s!
The first Mac will definitely turn some heads; this shocking pink design from Chloe is just what we need to brighten up those rainy days! Check it out for yourself on Chloe.com.
The next Mac is from, believe it or not the Limited Collection in M&S! Yes M&S have wowed us again with this gorgeous PVC Mac for £75! Available in a more sophisticated colour palette of smoky blue and neutral, this Mac is set to be a winner! Buy yours online today before it’s too late!

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Monday, December 17th, 2007
Red coats are extremely popular this winter, it seems every high street store is well stocked up with fiery designs and the public have gone mad for them. I myself purchased this Jasper Conran coat at Debenhams and was amazed at the price (reduced from £100 to £70).
This image from the Debenhams website does not do the coat justice, it looks much better on and really nips in your waist giving the illusion that you are at least one dress size smaller!! It comfortable, warm and flairs out slightly at the waistline – its a real princess coat and I love it!
If you’re more into your designer labels then this MINT Jodi Arnold Wool Twill Coat may be more up your street, its flattering a-line style will also take inches off your waist and and the ¾ length sleeves will give your arms a dainty appearance.
At £510 it well over 5 times the amount of the Jasper Conran Coat but it is beautiful and is a great style for this winter.
Team the coats with a black bag and black peeps and you’re ready to rock and roll.

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Sunday, November 18th, 2007
Who else has been a sucker for pyramid studs this season? I know I have been! Whether they’re on belts, bangles, jackets or bags I just have to have them!
Browsing through the ultimate shopping site today; Stylefinder, you can imagine my excitement when I spotted these fab sandals from Topshop that look exactly like the Burberry pair I have been lusting over all season! I have been constantly green eyed whilst spotting these burberry beauties on the likes of J.Lo and Alicia Keys but now there is no need to be with Topshops fantastic replicas at an affordable £65!
However lets not forget the Burberry studded platform that inspired Topshop in the first place, here’s a little pic for you and if you’re seriously minted I definitely recommend you splash out and grab yourself a pair for £495, after all theres nothing like the real thing!

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Sunday, November 11th, 2007
So it seems the clutch is the only bag we need to see us through the winter! Typically worn for evenings, the clutch first seduced us with its glamorous appearance that made us feel instantly chic!
With the clutch becoming more and more versatile and constantly adapting its shape and size you may be finding it hard to keep up with the latest must-have clutch and how to wear them, this is where I can help! The introduction of the colossal clutch means you can now use your clutch from day to evening, fab for those after work drinks and parties!
In reaction to this super size clutch, we now have the very dainty miniature box clutch; this is strictly for evenings, hence the ridiculously small size!
I personally love this hard box shape clutch and have found two gorgeous mini clutches to show you why!
The first gold metal box clutch has a unique rigid bar handle and would look perfect with a pair of gold killer heels! This Corto Moltedo Susan metal box clutch is available from net a porter for £470.
If you’re on a bit of a budget check out the gorgeous collection of box clutches from Accessorize, this embellished clutch is only £35!


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Saturday, November 10th, 2007
Wellies are back sporting a new funky makeover! For years we have been missing out on these extremely practical boots because quite frankly they were hideous! But now thanks to the new ‘Fashion welly’ we can look cool and save our shoes from getting ruined on those wet and windy days we all just love!
Wellies have taken on a completely new look this season, we can finally say goodbye to the days of green dingy wellies and welcome these fantastic vibrant wellies to brighten up those dull rainy days!
I have two fantastic pairs for you to see; the first leopard print pair is from River Island, these are just so funky for just £19.99, who’d of thought wellies could be so glam!
The second pair is by Marni, I love this pair because they’re so vibrant and purple is definitely the in-colour this a/w. They can be purchased from Browns for a cool £80!

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Saturday, November 3rd, 2007
Blouses are absolutely everywhere this winter! There is bound to be a style to suit you! From the pussy bow necktie blouse in vibrant silks to the theatrical shapes that play with voluminous sleeves, there are just so many different styles to choose from! My personal favourite is the sheer romantic frilly blouses, that are just sooo feminine and beautiful. To show you what I mean I have found two fantastic frilly blouses, one high street and one designer, so take your pick!
The first blouse is from the one and only Kate Moss range at Topshop, this is a Victorian inspired chiffon blouse; I love the frilly edges and the soft pale grey, it gives it a wispy fairytale feel. To add this gorgeous blouse to your wardrobe head to Stylefinder, for £65 it could be yours!
The second blouse is from Paul and Joe; this takes frills to a whole new level! I love the volume the frills make to this blouse and tucked into black waisted trousers it would just look fab! You can also purchase this blouse from Stylefinder for £259!

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Thursday, November 1st, 2007
I’m seriously loving red accessories at the moment especially when I go to the office – black trousers and a black top with a red bag and red shoes. The vibrant red adds a touch of style to an otherwise boring outfit and really brightens up your whole appearance, you could even try some red lippy if you’re feeling really brave!
I saw this Mulberry Mabel Leather Bag while browsing my favourite designer website Net-a-porter and simply fell in love with the colour and style. However at £750 I’ll need to save up for a few years to justify spending that sort of money on a bag. The leather shoulder bag oozes quality, has compartments for your necessities and has a luggage tag attached to the side.
If you’re more familiar with smaller price tags like myself then check out this alternative Ri2K bag in the sale for £37.50, the colour and design is very similar and its less than 5% of the price. I bought this bag this evening while attending my friends bag party and I love it. Now all I need is the perfect pair of red wedges to accompany it.
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