Freya’s funky new swimwear range, Velocity
Featuring a fragmented glass effect print, Freya’s brand new swimwear range is inspired by disco and comes in aubergine, aqua, slate, shocking pink and lilac. Now there’s a way to stand out on the beach! This statement Bandeau cut out suit is £42, at House of Fraser and major department stores as well as Figleaves.com
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Tags: Figleaves.com, Freya, House of Fraser, Velocity.
Military caps for spring/summer
Military caps are so the go for spring/summer. Already seen on celebs including Reese Witherspoon and Rhianna, they’re an updated version of the baseball cap with a nod to this season’s utility trend. Pair with the largest pair of shades you can find for a super-now look.
Ruched Denim Cap, £6, at New Look.
Military cap, £14, at Topshop
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Tags: New Look, Reese Witherspoon, Topshop.
Fat Face’s carrot jeans
Carrot denim, £55, at Fat Face
When Fat Face asked us if we fancied trying out a pair of their brand new and very fashion-forward ‘Carrot’ jeans, as you can imagine we jumped at the chance… Along with tracksuit bottoms/slouchy track pants, carrot denims are the main trouser trend for spring. And, shaped like a carrot – wider up top and tapered to the ankle – the new denim style has all the promise of a look perfect for gals who desperately want to wear skinny jeans but simply can’t carry them off.
Anyway, here’s a couple of piccies of said ‘carrot’ jeans on StyleJunkee’s editor. What do we think? Perhaps not quite the relaxed-boyfriend-fit-worn-low-around-the-hips-style they should be – maybe one size too big would have been better? – but we’re still liking the distressed denim and marble effect look. When teamed with a pair of converse and a funky tee (not a polo neck as pictured here!), they’ll definitely look a whole lot better, but one can’t help wondering if they’d look more like they do on the model if a size too large was worn. Fat Face, is it too much to ask to do a swapzy? (We haven’t worn them).
Moral of the story: with carrot jeans it’s perhaps wisest to get a size too large then cinch in with a belt… We’ll keep you posted.
Carrot denim, £55, at Fat Face.
… And here’s how they look on StyleJunkee’s editor
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Tags: Carrot jeans, Fat Face.
Must-have buy: deluxe Wolford fringed tights
If you’re feeling brave enough Wolford’s fringed tights in 100 denier will make a pretty big fashion statement. One thing’s for sure - there’ll be no need to worry about leg hair… £199 at Wolfordshop.co.uk, House of Fraser, Harrods and other leading department stores.
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Tags: Harrods, House of Fraser, Wolford.
London Fashion Week autumn/winter 2010: Matthew Williamson catwalk video
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Tags: London Fashion Week, Matthew Williamson.
French Connection spring/summer 2010 ad campaign
We’re huge fans of French Connection at StyleJunkee and the fashion-forward retailer’s quirky new ad campaign - ‘The Man’ and ‘The Woman’ - really takes the brand off in an exciting and visually-stimulating new direction. We salute the video’s witty send-off of French cinema and we love the unpretentious, arty poster shots.
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Tags: French Connection, The Man, The Woman.
London Fashion Week autumn/winter 2010: behind-the-scenes at Topshop Unique
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Tags: London Fashion Week, Topshop Unique.
Day four London Fashion Week highlights
See www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/fashion for daily London Fashion Week video footage and more…
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Tags: London Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz.
Day two London Fashion Week highlights
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Tags: London Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz.
Bigging up burlesque
Burlesque is set to get even bigger later this year when Christina Aguilera and Cher’s much-talked about movie ‘Burlesque‘ hits the big screens. We’re already seeing an increase in Burlesque-inspired fashion – leather, feathers, lace, corsets and the like - and it all rather neatly coincides with spring/summer’s trend for underwear worn as outerwear.
Plenty of celebs are getting in on the act too: Lady Gaga with her vamped up Burlesque-rock look and music; Britney Spears - who has just been photographed for US-based junior clothing brand Candie’s new spring/summer 2010 ad campaign in a French burlesque-inspired pink dressing room decorated with feather boas and bouquets of flowers; and Immodesty Blaize - who is trailblazing a revival in Burlesque shows.
Queen of Burlesque Immodesty Blaize
Lady Gaga at the Brits
Here we’ve rounded up a few burlesque must-haves to mix and match into your wardrobe and help you get in on the action!
Faux feather Mesh headband, £19.50, at Marks and Spencer
Arena Bustier top, £69.99, at Aftershock
Petra peep toe by Boutique, £90, at Topshop
Kiki de Montparnasse long lace gloves, £155, at Net-a-Porter
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Tags: Britney Spears, Burlesque, Cher, Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Marks and Spencer, Net-a-Porter, Topshop.
Day one London Fashion Week highlights
See www.mercedes-benz.co.uk/fashion for daily London Fashion Week video footage and more…
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Tags: London Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz.
Exclusive StyleJunkee interview: with leading Brit fashion designer Hannah Marshall
StyleJunkee was lucky enough to grab ten minutes with Britain’s very own rising star of London Fashion Week… Hannah Marshall
SJ: Hannah, how does it feel to be internationally acclaimed and regarded as one of a small number of designers leading the way for British fashion?
HM: First and foremost I’m so happy to be doing something that I love and for it to be accepted and liked by the industry makes it all worth it. I am very proud to be British and to be a part of what is contributing to British fashion, and for spring/summer 2010 we gained some really key stockists across the globe including Harrods in London, 10 Corso Como in Korea, Luisa via Roma in Florence and again we are working with Opening Ceremony in NY, LA and Japan.
SJ: What are you wearing today?
HM: A men’s oversized polo-neck jumper, leather leggings, python cowboy ankle boots, Hannah Martin jewellery, and I have my BlackBerry almost glued to my hand!
SJ: What are you inspired by?
HM: Power, armour, women, the human body, music, architecture, photography.
SJ: Which designers influence you?
HM: The strong, sculptural collections from Thierry Mugler and the uber-minimalist line from Jil Sander in the 90’s.
SJ: What’s been your best career highlight so far?
HM: So far there have been a few that include: most recently it is being offered an On-Schedule slot on the official catwalk schedule from the British Fashion Council. And, for my debut show in September, I had Erin O’Connor model for my show exclusively, which was amazing as she is the perfect Hannah Marshall woman.
SJ: Do you have any gems of fashion advice for our readers?
HM: Wear your clothes, don’t let them wear you.
SJ: Pretty please can you give us a taster of what we can expect from your London Fashion Week (autumn/winter 2010) collection?
HM: The new collection concept is based around body modification and the work of Jean-Paul Goude.
SJ: So you’re an Essex girl. Can you see yourself ever leaving the county?
HM: I love running my business in London but being based outside of London in the Essex countryside, so I have the best of both worlds!
Hannah Marshall’s autumn/winter 2010/11 catwalk show is sponsored by Sure Crystal at London Fashion Week on 19th February.
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Tags: Hannah Marshall, London Fashion Week, Sure Crystal.
Net-a-Porter relaunch their wedding boutique
Net-a-Porter is, as of today, the ultimate destination for wedding couture eye candy. The luxury online retailer has just relaunched its wedding boutique, splitting the area into four sections; Country Wedding, City Hall Wedding, Cocktail Wedding and Beach Wedding. With something on offer for everyone involved, including bride, bridesmaid, mother of the bride, and guest, it’s a drool-worthy one-stop shop. Plus, there’s a lingerie and honeymoon section for all the designer wedding extras you could possibly want.
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Tags: Net-a-porter.com.
Victoria Beckham’s autumn/winter 2010 dress collection is unveiled in New York
Victoria’s Beckham’s latest dress collection wowed the fashion pack in New York yesterday. ”Mummy’s doing a big test” was the way she explained presenting the collection to her sons. And, after the show, she even joked that Romeo - her nine-year-old son – wanted to take over the brand one day. We particularly love the trench style dress in wet-look gold fabric and the overall emphasis on structured silhouettes.
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Tags: Autumn/winter 2010, Victoria Beckham.
Just desserts: Nando’s make a surprise appearance on the fashion radar
Hix Oyster Bar. Dean Street Townhouse. Pizza East. Just a few restaurants you’d expect to find London’s fashion at. But word reaches us that scene wunderkind Henry Holland is a regular at fried chicken chain restaurant Nando’s. So, in the spirit of sniffing out a trend we tried all of their brand new cake and dessert range (in the name of research, of course). And you know what? Every slice went down a treat – moist, moreish and marvellous. And best of all, the spectacular carrot cake is only £4 a slice. Yep, strange but true: Nando’s is amazing.
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Tags: Carrot cake, Nando's.
WIN LONDON FASHION WEEK SHOW TICKETS!!!
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Tags: Hannah Marshall, London Fashion Week, StyleJunkee competition, Sure Crystal.
Topshop spring/summer 2010 lookbook shots to ogle at…
Heaps of lovely sheer and nude-coloured tops and dresses, funky track pants, lovely lace effects, underwear as outerwear… and much more. What’s not to like?
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Tags: Topshop, Topshop.com.
Heart Converse I LOVE… Chuck Taylor All Star
Every purchase of Converse’s latest shoe - the I LOVE… Chuck Taylor All Star - sends a contribution of 5-15% directly to The Global Fund (helping eliminate AIDS in Africa) as part of Product (RED). £41.99 at Schuh.co.uk
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Tags: Converse, Schuh.co.uk.
20% off at Fat Face…
Outdoor lifestyle retailer Fat Face is offering a super-cool and very spring-like 20% off every purchase made online from today. Most talked-about must-haves at the mo are the brand’s hip new Carrot jeans for women and their Twisted jeans for men. Plus, there are heaps more denim jean styles and washes, along with cute graphic tees, on-trend tops, and slouchy sweats. To receive your 20% discount, simply quote ‘SPR10AE’ at the check-out online.
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Tags: Fat Face.
Clogs and mules: will we be wearing them?
Fashionistas will know that come summer we’ll all be stepping out in clogs and mules… Chanel and Louis Vuitton’s spring/summer 2010 runways were choc full of them and Alexa Chung has already been seen posing in a heeled pair of Chanel clogs.
Chanel clogs from spring/summer 2010 collection
Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2010 clogs (how ugly are these?!)
Alexa Chung in Chanel clogs (lovely face pulling going on)
KG By Kurt Geiger Jarah Platform Snake Effect Mule, £160, at ASOS
Lottie clog mules, £65, at Topshop
Peep toe sky highs, 181 euros, at Swedish Hasbeens (our absolute faves)
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Tags: Alexa Chung, ASOS, Chanel, Clogs, Swedish Hasbeens, Topshop.
