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  • How to Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Each season, there will be a range of new trends and sometimes it is tempting to buy a whole new wardrobe of clothes each season just to keep up with the latest fashions. But it is really not necessary; you can look stylish, trend and fashionable by adding a few carefully selected pieces each season without spending too much money.


  • Developing Your Own Style
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Everyone is different and individual and the world would be a very boring place if everyone looked the same and wore exactly the same clothes all of the time. Developing your own individual style is a great way to stand out from the crowd, wear clothes that really suit you and show off a bit of your personality.


  • Stylist Secrets For Finding Your Best Colours
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Some people always look gorgeous and radiant without looking like they have made an effort. What is their secret? Perhaps they have got a stylist like the celebrities who picks out just the right outfit to wear, but it is more likely that they either have the natural ability to pick out their best colours or they know the tricks of the styling trade and how to find their own best colours.


  • Review of Key Fashion Trends For Spring Summer 2010
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] There are plenty of different women's wear trends for 2010 which should include something to suit everyone. The trends can be separated into two main categories minimalist and busier or eclectic styles which include lots of colours and patterns. The nineties is a key influence on trends for SS10 with both grunge and nineties minimalism making a comeback.


  • Top Ten Fashion Designers to Watch in 2010
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] With so many designers graduating and moving into the fashion industry each year, it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with who is who and what they are doing. There are always some that stand out from the crowd and quickly gain a following as well as those that produce amazing and very wearable clothes but manage to stay under the radar with a much smaller following.


  • Laptops - How Do You Carry Yours?
    [Computers-and-Technology:Mobile-Computing] If you need to carry a laptop around for either business or work, then you will recognise that it can sometimes be difficult to find a suitable bag that allows you to be comfortable and look stylish. The problem with traditional laptop bags is that they often don't look great and are carried with either a hand or shoulder strap.


  • Handbag Shopping - How to Choose the Perfect Investment Buy
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A handbag is an important accessory which finishes off an outfit nicely or makes a statement in its own right but it also has a functional role to transport possessions and everyday essentials around. When you are looking to buy a new handbag you should consider both its functionality and its style to find the perfect investment buy that will last for ages and be suitable for almost any occasion. Here are a few key considerations to keep in mind when picking a handbag.


  • Travel in Comfort, Arrive in Style
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Airline-Travel] For most of us travelling can be a bit of a drag but entirely necessary for getting where we want to go. It can also present a number of challenges in looking stylish both whilst in transit and transporting clothes to wear when we get there. Seasoned travellers usually have it down to a fine art, knowing just the right clothes to wear and pack, how to pack them and what to pack them in. The end result is that they have a comfortable and restful journey arriving at their destination looking rested and as good as when they left.


  • How Heavy is Your Handbag?
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Oversized handbags are right on trend at the moment. Those who carry large handbags usually manage to fill them with all sorts of daily essentials including gadgets, make up, phone, baby stuff, even a laptop. But the ever growing weight of our handbags can likened in some cases to the weight carried by a hod carrier, have you ever though about how much stress this puts on our backs, necks, joints and shoulders.


  • How to Accessorise With Style
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Accessories hold an outfit together, they can be the finishing touch, a key part of the structure of an outfit or a statement in their own right. They can be subtle and small or big and bold. They can also be used to highlight areas of your body that you love and draw attention away from those areas that you don't. Choosing the right accessories can make or break an outfit and also show off your personality and style.


  • How to Do a DIY Colour Analysis
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Have you ever noticed how celebrities and stars always look amazing? Granted, there are a few notable exceptions, but usually, they manage to wear just the right outfits. You have probably guessed by now that this is not just an accident. No matter how hard they try to look effortlessly chic in something, they have just 'thrown on', we all know better. Each outfit is the result of careful consideration and often the work of a very well paid stylist.


  • Dress For Your Shape
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Why is it that some girls always seem to look amazing with minimal effort and no matter what their budget? It is probably because they have mastered the art of dressing for their shape. No doubt, they have, over the years or all of a sudden discovered that there are certain types of clothes that suit them and those that do not. They have found out how to use clothes to highlight their good points, minimise the parts that they don't love so much and balance out their proportions.


  • How to Choose the Perfect Prom Dress Or Outfit
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A prom is a very important time in a girl's life and one that requires a certain amount of thought when deciding what to wear. As few of us go to regular formal events, you will probably wear something completely different to your usual attire. It is a good idea to have a good look around before deciding on your prom outfit. Look for inspiration including celebrities and red carpet pictures. Also try combining different accessories and shoes with different dresses so that you get an idea of how they might look. There are some key things to think about when deciding on your prom dress or outfit.


  • How to Refashion Your Wardrobe
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Refashioning clothes is a huge trend at the moment. It is both an economical and eco friendly way to keep your wardrobe up to date and even better it is a great way of creating unique and individual clothes that no one else will have. Recycling is already big news with recent years seeing a surge in the sales of second hand and vintage clothes as well as the phenomena of clothes swapping. By refashioning second hand and vintage clothes, fashionistas are taking it one step further and getting fresh, innovative and up to the minute clothes. Refashioning clothes is also great fun.


  • Why Refashion Your Clothes
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] If you haven't ever considered refashioning you old clothes, then why not? Refashioning is big news at the moment. Oxfam have recently launched their own range of clothes created by Mrs Jones, stylist to the celebrities, from old clothes. Websites like Threadbanger where communities of refashioners swap ideas are very popular and websites like Etsy that allow crafters to sell their creations are very popular with individuals selling beautiful clothes and accessories made using vintage or second hand clothing or recycled materials.


  • Ideas For Refashioning Your Clothes
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Have you ever wanted to be a bit more creative with your style? Have you ever had wanted keep an old and well loved piece of clothing but feel that it is a bit dated or it doesn't fit you any more? Have you ever felt a little guilty about how you desire to follow the latest trends and constantly update your wardrobe impacts on the environment? Have you got no money but desperately want some new clothes?


  • Why is a Clothes Swap the Best Way to Refresh Your Wardrobe?
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Do you go through your wardrobe at the beginning of each season mumbling to yourself that you have got nothing to wear? The chances are that you have got plenty to wear but you just don't want to wear it. The reason that you don't want to wear it is that you are bored with it, perhaps it doesn't fit very well and never has done or perhaps you just want the feeling of having something new. A clothes swap can solve all of these problems and what is more it is eco friendly, frugal and fun.


  • Clothes Swapping and Second Hand Clothes - Never Buy New Again
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Clothes swapping and second hand clothes have become very popular lately and no wonder. Clothes swapping is fun and frugal, in fact it doesn't actually cost any money to swap clothes and you can refresh and update your wardrobe for free. Second hand clothes are also a great way to get a new wardrobe at a fraction of the cost of buying new clothes. So do you think it is possible to just wear second hand clothes and swap clothes, never buying new again? Why not give it a try?


  • Clothes Swapping and Second Hand Clothes - Eco Fashion on a Budget
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] There has been a huge surge in the purchase of eco fashion lately fueled by publicity and greater consumer awareness of the ethical and environmental impacts of clothing manufacture. But eco fashion is often considered the more expensive alternative to conventional clothing, will it survive during a recession?


  • How to Arrange a Swishing Party
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Swishing is the name given to a party organised to swap second hand clothes. It is the latest trend and has become so popular as it is a great way to save money. It is also eco friendly and fun. Swishing allows you to recycle clothes instead of throwing them away minimising the environmental impact caused by the manufacture and disposal of textiles and clothing. The aim of a swish party is to get together a group of people each with one or more item of clothing or accessories in good condition. At the end of the swishing party each person should go home with at least one item that they really love.


  • Second Hand Clothes Are Right on Trend
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] You may in the past have turned up your nose at second hand clothes in favour of the latest fashion from the high street. Perhaps it is the idea of rummaging through stacks of old musty clothes at a car boot sale, jumble sale or charity shop that has put you off. But second hand clothes are now right on trend and there are plenty of good reasons to buy them.


  • Being on a Budget Does Not Mean That You Can't Look Stylish
    [Finance:Budgeting] Living on a budget is a very sensible thing to do. It means that you can be sure that you are living within your means and not getting into debt. It also helps to ensure your financial security for the future. After years of spending what they like many fashionistas have been hit hard by the recession and are horrified at the thought of buying less clothes. For most women looking stylish and trendy is vitally important for their self confidence. But it is possible to live on a budget and look gorgeously stylish and in fact those that spend a lot of money on clothes can sometimes look far from stylish.


  • 10 Great Reasons to Buy Second Hand Clothes
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Have you ever considered buying second hand clothes? If not, why not? There are plenty of good reasons to buy second hand clothes and plenty of very stylish people who either wear only second hand clothes or a mixture of second hand and new.


  • Refashioning is the New Fashion
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Every where I turn, someone is customising, reworking, refashioning or recycling an old piece of clothing. Refashioning seems to be emerging as a hot new trend for 2009. Of course there are plenty of people who have been refashioning for years, but now refashioning is really hitting the main stream. Refashioning has even become big business with new designers and companies making new from old, so what is it all about.


  • Why Recycle Your Second Hand Clothes?
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Landfills in the UK are becoming a huge problem. With the drop in the price of recycled products, the issue is what to do with all of the waste that we produce. The breakdown of waste in landfill sites creates huge amounts of the greenhouse gas methane. There are also many products that will not breakdown and will remain in the environment forever with the potential to contaminate water supplies.


  • The Benefits of Swishing
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Swishing is the name given to clothes swapping parties, which are the latest craze to hit the UK. With the official government announcement that the country is now in a recession, swishing looks to become even more popular as people try to cut back on their expenditure. There are a number of reasons why people swish, when you combine all of them, you have the ultimate guilt free alternative to shopping.


  • Swap Your Clothes For a Great New Wardrobe
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Clothes swapping is the latest fashion craze to hit the UK. It is a great way to get a new wardrobe without spending any money. It is also a great way to recycle and more importantly a fun and risk free way to try out new looks.


  • Buying and Selling Vintage Clothing
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Vintage clothing has become hugely popular in the last few years as people look for ways to get their own style, customise their outfits and find something a bit different from the usual clothing available on the high street. Vintage clothing is usually sold through vintage boutiques or online through online vintage stores or clothes swapping or selling websites. Before you begin to buy and sell vintage clothing, you need to think carefully about what you would like to achieve.


  • The Real Cost of Fast Fashion
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Fast fashion is a term that is regularly used and connected with the negative environmental and ethical aspects of the fashion industry. Recently, there has been an increased interest on the environmental impacts of our consumer behaviour. What is fast fashion and what are it's environmental impacts?


  • Clothes Swapping - A Great Way to Get Affordable, Sustainable Style
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Clothes swapping is the latest craze. It all started with clothes swapping parties or swishing, which are an ideal way to have fun, meet with friends and refresh your wardrobe. The term swishing was coined by Futerra Sustainability Communications, an agency promoting sustainability. Now, clothes swapping websites have also become very popular and give swappers more control over what they are swapping and what they will get in return. Websites are also a quick and convenient way to swap and give a huge amount of swapping choice.


  • Vintage Clothing - The Best of Each Decade
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Vintage clothing has become very popular recently. This is partly due to the timeless nature of many vintage items and qualities such as the detail and craftsmanship used in the production of vintage clothes. It is also due to trends for vintage styles made popular by celebrities like Dita Von Teese, Kate Moss and Julia Roberts.


  • A Wedding on a Budget
    [Relationships:Wedding] A wedding is a very special time in your life and it can also be a very expensive time in your life. Each year weddings seem to become bigger, better and more elaborate. But it is not how much you spend on your wedding that will determine whether it is a success or not. There are lots of ways that you can have a very special and memorable wedding day without saddling yourself with years worth of debt.


  • Is it Possible to Be Stylish, Frugal and Eco Friendly?
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Frugal fashion sustainable style are two big buzz words in the fashion and fashion press recently. Eco fashion has shown a steady growth over the last ten years and has now become a major sector of the fashion industry. The recession has caused many people to think about their spending and stick to a budget when buying clothing. When it comes to fashion and clothing, are saving money and being environmentally friendly compatible and is it possible to be stylish frugal and eco friendly?


  • Second Hand Clothes - The Importance of Care and Repair
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] If you love investing in second hand designer clothes and swapping or selling your second hand designer clothes, it is vital that you know how to care for them and repair them when necessary. In a rebellion against the rampant consumerism and fast fashion, many people are now opting to buy quality designer clothes and then swap or sell them for second hand designer clothes when they feel like a change.


  • The Rise of Recycled and Re-Fashioned Clothes
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Go to London Fashion Week or any big fashion event in the UK and you are sure to see some Eco fashion of one sort or another. Eco fashion is big business, with consumers becoming increasingly aware of the impact that there fashion choices have on the environment. Recycling and refashion of old clothes is the latest trends in eco fashion. Many would say it is the most environmentally friendly eco fashion of all. It reduces clothing waste as well as reducing the impact of manufacturing of new clothing.


  • 5 Ways to Look Stylish on a Budget
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] If you, like many others are having to tighten your purse strings, don't despair. It really is possible to look stylish without spending lots of money. In many cases, those have lots of money are far from stylish. By thinking carefully about your wardrobe, you can look stylish on a budget. Here are 5 great ways to do so.


  • How to Get a Stylish New Wardrobe For Free - Clothes Swapping
    [Finance:Budgeting] Keeping up with the latest fashions can be an expensive business. Most people buy clothes and then get bored of them or decide that they never even liked them in the first place. If you are constantly wanting new clothes and feel the need to update, your wardrobe, but don't have enough money, there is a way to get yourself a whole new wardrobe for free. Not only is it ideal for those on a budget but it is also incredibly eco-friendly, so you can feel really virtuous.


  • Swishing - It's the New Shopping
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Swishing is the latest phenomenon to sweep the UK. It is already huge in the US and is the term used to describe parties where individuals take along items of clothing and swap them with others. The swapping of second hand designer clothing is a great way to update your wardrobe without spending any money.


  • Why is Clothes Swapping So Popular?
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Lately the world seems to have gone clothes swapping mad. Just about every area now has regularly clothes swapping parties and events organised by various organisations, friends informally trade and swap their clothes and clothes swapping websites have become the new alternative to online shopping. So what is it about clothes swapping that is so exciting and why is it so popular?


  • The Ultimate Guide to Credit-Crunch Style
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] It is difficult to imagine how you could possibly look good when you have no money and can't buy expensive designer clothes or the latest fashions. So how it is possible to not only look good but also to feel great with the confidence that you have created your own unique and individual look without spending much money?


  • How to Look Stylish and Be Unique
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Looking stylish is not about being fashionable and keeping up with the latest trends. It is about look and feeling great and finding great clothes that suit your personality, lifestyle, figure, colouring and budget. In the words of the eternally stylish Coco Chanel "Fashion fades, only style remains the same".


  • Eco Fashion - The Latest Trend
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Lately fashions and trends change so quickly and some change their whole wardrobe each season to keep up with the latest high fashion look. High street shops have reacted to this by selling low cost clothing that can be bought and thrown away after just a few wears. But what impact does this consumerism have on the environment and how can we minimise this impact whilst still looking stylish?


  • How to Recycle Your Old Prom Dress
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A prom is probably a very important moment in your life. You spend hours or even days choosing that all important prom dress and it will probably have cost quite a lot of money too. No doubt, you will have enjoyed your prom, but once it is over will you ever wear your prom dress again?


  • Clothes Swaps and the Problem With Fast Fashion
    [News-and-Society:Environmental] Fast fashion is a relatively new phenomenon. It is the term used to describe the buying of cheaply made clothes which are then only worn a few times before being discarded. Fast fashion is a result of consumer desire to keep up with the ever changing trends and for a constantly updated wardrobe. What is wrong with that, you may think. Surely everyone wants to be trendy and fashionable and fast fashion is the perfect way to keep up with all the latest fashions without spending too much money. There are however a number of problems with this behaviour.


  • How to Get a Carbon Neutral Wardrobe
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Carbon neutral is the term which describes something that has a net zero carbon footprint. This means that it has no carbon emission associated with it. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas which contributes to global warming. By working to reduce emissions and offset carbon using methods such as planting trees (which absorb carbon dioxide), we can help to reduce global warming. One area that you can easily achieve carbon neutral status and minimize your impact on the environment is through the clothing that you wear.


  • Clothes Swapping and Second Hand Clothes - A History
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Clothes swapping, buying and selling second hand clothes is hugely popular at the moment. It seems to be a back lash against the consumerism and throw away society that dominates our modern lives. But buying, selling and even swapping second hand clothes is nothing new. As with most good ideas, it has been going on for years, one way or another.


  • Second Hand Clothes - How to Never Buy New Clothes Again
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] It might seem like a bit of mad thing to do but increasing number of women are turning away from buying new clothes, instead opting for vintage and second hand. This is sometimes due to economic factors, sometimes due to environmental considerations and sometimes because they are fed up of the same styles of clothing that are in the shops.


  • How to Find High Quality Clothes
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Are you fed up of buying clothes only to discover afterwards that they do not last very well, have a poor fit or go out of shape after one or two washes. There is an art to finding really quality clothes that look amazing and fit perfectly and do not fall apart after one wash.


  • Eco Fashion
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Eco fashion is a term that is regularly used in the media and fashion press. It is used to describe fashion that has minimal or reduced environmental impact and includes organic clothing, clothing made from sustainable materials, recycled and second hand clothes. Eco fashion has become hot news as consumers start to recognise the impact of fast fashion in our throw away society.


  • How to Live a Frugally
    [Finance:Budgeting] During a recession or with the credit crunch, many people will need to start sticking to a budget and cut back on their spending. This is the most sensible way to stop yourself getting unnecessarily in debt when you have less money for what ever reason. There are many ways that you can save money without losing all of the enjoyment in your life. There are also many ways to make some extra income to help with the house hold finances.


  • The Jumpsuit - Spring Summer 09
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The jumpsuit has been around for many years. Its was a disco outfit in the seventies and in the eighties was describes as a boiler suit. Last year an under the radar trend of jumpsuits simmered away, only worn by the early adopter of fashions. But for spring summer 2009, the jumpsuit is likely to be a huge trend.


  • The Maxi Dress - A Versatile Piece For Any Summer Wardrobe
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Before I begin extolling the virtues of the maxi dress, I should explain that I am a lover of all dresses and feminine clothing. In the summer I can allow this passion for all things girly to really take hold, with the warmer weather allowing for much less consideration over practicalities of clothing. Also summer parties, weddings and barbeques present the perfect opportunity to get dressed up in a beautiful summer dress.


  • The Latest Trend For 2009
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] For 2009, there are many different trends. However the one underlying theme this year seems to be individuality. This is almost a contradiction of the word trends. I suppose we could say that the trends are there are no trends. Of course there are some themes that have emerged in the designer collections but these will act more as an inspiration to people when building their own unique look, than a prescriptive list of what should be worn and how.


  • Jumpsuits - A Major Trend For 2009
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] If you have read any magazines lately, you will have realised that jumpsuits are a major trend for 2009. Love them or hate them, they will be around for a while and there will be plenty of different styles to choose from. So here are some of the styles and some ideas of ho to wear them.


  • Jasmine De Milo - An Upcoming Designer
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Jasmine clearly had access to an amazing wardrobe of designer clothes, shoes and accessories and had the opportunity to see first hand what beautifully made quality clothes look and feel like. This has had a huge impact on her and her choice to become a fashion designer.


  • Comme Des Garcons - A Global Fashion Brand
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Perhaps it is this lack of training that has enabled Rei to create designs that have caused such a huge stir in the fashion world. She has challenged the notion that fashion must be sexy and colourful . She created designs of clothing that are described by some as avant garde by


  • Alexander Wang - A Rising Star of Fashion
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Alexander Wang is one of New York's newest fashion stars known for the laid back New York style commonly seen worn by off duty models. His work is becoming more widely known and worn and his tailoring becoming highly sought after. So what is it that makes Alexander Wang's clothes so highly sought after and why is it that the celebrities and fashonistas just can't seem to get enough of his clothes?


  • 3.1 Phillip Lim - A Cult Fashion Label?
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] In recent years, the fashion label 3.1 Phillip Lim has gained something of a cult following by the fashion elite, celebrities and fashionistas. The label started by Philip Lim and his partner Wen Zhou in 2005 was called Phillip Lim 3.1 as its launch corresponded with his 31st birthday. The attraction of Phillip Lim's clothes lie in their beautiful, elegant and feminine qualities from floaty frocks to streamlined skirts they are designed for modern women who want beautiful clothes that make them feel great.


  • Vivienne Westwood - A Great British Designer
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Vivienne Westwood is known for her revolutionising British fashion with her punk and new wave designs sold from her shop in Kings road from the seventies. Her designs were outrageous and also incorporated more traditional elements of British style such as tartan. Her punk style became popular after the sex pistols wore clothes from her shop for their first gig. She also had close links with the Sex Pistols through her partner Malcolm McLaren, who later became the manager of the sex pistols and whose shop she first sold her designs through. She still owns and sells clothing from the original Kings Road Shop which is now called Worlds End. Vivienne Westwood was awarded an OBE in 1992 and has received Designer of the Year accolades twice.


  • By Malene Birger - Spring-Summer 09
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] By Malene Birger is a Danish fashion label launched in 2003 with Malene Birger as the designer. Malene Birger previously worked for another popular Danish label Day Birger et Mikkelson. Malene Birger was crowned fashion queen of Copenhagen by MTV Europe. Her Copenhagen Boutique was also named one of the worlds finest in terms of design and decor by the international trend magazine, Wear Global. The mixture of grown up style and chic sixties and seventies references has led to its huge rise in popularity in the six years since its launch. The real attraction of this fashion house are the beautiful, feminine clothes with a real attention to detail. Malene Birger manages to keep in touch with the romantic feminine clothes that every lady loves whilst showing some of her personality and sense of humour.


  • Peter Pilotto - Spring Summer 09 Collection
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The label Peter Pilotto was formed by Austrian designer Peter Pilotto who was then joined by Libyan designer Christopher De Vos in 2007. The duo met whilst studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp and this is there third collection together. The pair really made the fashion world stand up and take notice with their much acclaimed collection for AW08 mentioned by style.com as one of the 'Ten Most Promising New Talents'.


  • Charles Anastase - An Up and Coming Fashion Designer
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Charles Anastase is a designer that Londoners just can't seem to get enough of at the moment. But what is it about his clothes that makes them so sought after?


  • Josh Goot - Spring Summer 09 Collection
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Josh Goot was one of the up and coming stars of London Fashion Week with a much talked about collection for spring summer 09. So who is this new designer and what was so good about his latest collection?


  • The Ultimate Sales Guide
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The sales are always a great opportunity to get your hands on some designer clobber at a fraction of the price. But this year with the credit crunch, recession and economic down turn, the sales promise to be even bigger and better than usual. Here is how to make sure that you make the most of the sales.


  • How to Find a Party Dress to For Your Shape
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The festive season is almost upon us and it is time to think about what you will be wearing to a Christmas party. But how can you ensure that you look stunning and feel great in your choice of Christmas party dress. Here are a few tips to help you make your choice of dress.


  • The Top Ten Party Dress Accessories For Christmas 2008
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] There are so many different party dress accessories to choose from. When choosing which accessories to wear with your party dress, consider the style of dress. It is important not to overdo the accessories. If you have a dress with lots of sparkle or embellishment, then opt for a few low key accessories. If you have a simple style of dress then you can add a few more eye catching accessories.


  • A Guide to the Latest Styles of Winter Coat
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The Military Style Coat is a key look for Autumn and winter 2008 - 2009. It incorporates a number of features that were seen on the catwalk including fitted style flaring from the waist, double breasted, gold and red trim, gold or brass buttons and military style badges. The military coat will be in a variety of colours including navy, black, royal blue and khaki.


  • How to Keep Warm and Stylish This Winter
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Keeping warm is vital to our health and comfort and in the depths of an icy cold winter, it becomes a number one priority. But for many keeping stylish in the winter months is just as important and it takes a bit of thought to put together a warm and stylish winter wardrobe that can be adapted depending on the weather.


  • Autumn Winter Fashion Trends 2008
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] This fall or autumn, there are so many different styles, with so many different designers and collections. Clothes are in many different colours, including lots of rich deep autumnal tones and the staple for this season, black is just about every where.


  • Designer Ski Wear - Fashion Meets Function
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Fashion has always been a major consideration on the slopes. For skiers it is really important to look stylish and also to feel really warm and comfortable. The latest designer ski wear addresses all of these requirements with high fashion clothing made in the latest high performing materials for an outfit that ticks all of the boxes.


  • What to Do With Your Old Prom Dress
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] You spend ages thinking about it trying on, different styles and looking forward to your Prom. Now it is over what should you do with your prom dress? Here some economical and ecologically responsible ideas for you.


  • Why Fashion Blogs Are So Important For Online Fashion Retailers
    [Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Blogging] A fashion blog is a great way for online retailers to create lots of regular, relevant fashion content for their website. It serves three important purposes, to provide a service and information for readers that will make them want to visit the site again, to help optimize the website and increase its search engine rankings and traffic for relevant key words and to provide a showcase and information on the sites products which help increase the conversion rate.


  • How to Stay Cosy and Stylish on the Slopes
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] An important part of any skiing trip is kitting yourself out in some really stylish ski wear. But looking stylish on the slopes is about much more than wearing the latest designer clothes. Ski wear is carefully made using the highest performing materials for comfort and warmth.


  • The Most Stylish Ladies Ski Wear For 2008 and 2009
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Looking stylish and being warm and comfortable is very important ton the slopes. There are so many different brands of ski wear to choose from, how can you make sure that you find the right clothes that make you look and feel great for a really enjoyable ski trip. Here is a review of the trends in ladies ski wear for Autumn Winter 2008 -2009.


  • Guilt Free Shopping - A Guide to Ethical Fashion
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The ethical status of a product is has recently become a key concern of consumers. Now ethical fashion championed by designer Katherine Hamnett and ethical label People tree is gathering momentum and quickly becoming an important force in the designer world. London fashion week has even launched 'Estethica' a section dedicated to eco-sustainable labels. But what is ethical fashion and what is all the fuss about?


  • Bag Yourself a Bargain
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] End of season sales are a great way to bag yourself a bargain but do you usually find yourself buying a load of rubbish that you will never wear? I'm here to give you some top tips to getting the best bargains in the sales.


  • How to Find the Perfect Investment Buy
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Whilst we all love well made and beautifully fitting designer clothes, not everyone can afford the expensive price tag. Following in the celebrity footsteps, many choose to buy one or two key investment pieces that will look stylish year after year and can be mixed with the seasons latest fashions from the high street.


  • Fashion Goes Vintage - A Guide to Vintage Clothing
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Everyone's wearing vintage style from the girl on the high street to A list celebrities. Even high street shops are now following suit with their own ranges of vintage inspired clothes. But why is vintage clothing so popular and how can you get the vintage look?


  • The Ultimate Guide to Stylish Party, Prom, Ball and Evening Dresses
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] A Ball, Prom or Party is one of the best opportunities to get dressed up and to look and feel your best. We highlight some great ways to find the best Prom, Party, Ball or Evening dress for your shape.


  • Maxi Dress to Prom Dress - A Review of the Best Dresses For Summer 08
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] There is no doubt about it, dresses are essential wear for summer. They are practical and cool in the hot weather, easy to wear and comfortable and most important they are feminine and look great. There are so many different style of dress to choose from for the summer from Maxi dresses to prom dresses, there is a dress to suit any occasion. We review the hottest and coolest styles of dress for summer 08.


  • Some Like it Haute
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Haute Couture is the ultimate in luxury and fashion pampering. It is a delight only a few thousand women in the whole world will ever get to experience. 'Haute Couture' is the most exclusive and expensive clothing a fashion house can ever produce. 'Haute Couture' is a French word meaning high cut or tailoring.


  • What is Style? The Style Eyes Take on Style
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Style is something we talk about a lot. Who has it, Who doesn't have it, How we can get it. I think style is something that is very personal and as with anything it is all about an individuals perception. There are some people though who have unarguably got style in almost everyones eyes. So what is style and how do we get it?


  • Spring Summer 2008 Trends and How to Wear Them
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] There are so many lovely clothes for Spring Summer 08, its difficult to decide what to buy. But there will certainly be particular styles that suit you more than others. If you really want to make the most of yourself and look and feel gorgeous, pick and choose clothes that really suit your body shape. Here are a few ideas to get you started but just remember before you buy try it on and get a second opinion from trusted friend.


  • Best of British - Up and Coming British Designers
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] As London fashion week flags up more and more world class British designers, London shows that it really does deserve its reputation as a city of style. The Brits have a real unique style of their own both quirky and traditional, with a sense of humour. We look at the up and coming designers that are really making a name for themselves in British fashion.


  • Dresses - Are They the New Jeans For Spring Summer 2008
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] We all love our faithful pair of jeans. They are great for everything from taking the children to the park to lounging around the house and a night out on the town. But are we all getting a bit fed up with the wearing our jeans like a uniform and is it high time we traded them in for something a bit different. This summer all sort sorts of dresses are in fashion and if it turns out to be the scorcher that we are all hoping for, we will be glad of some cool and super stylish dresses for a bit of laid back summer chic.


  • Shop For Your Shape - Maxi Dresses
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] The Sex and the City Film has only served to increase my addiction to maxi dresses with the SATC girls wearing a uniform of different maxi dresses for their girls trip to Mexico. Perfect for the hot weather and with so many different styles to suit any occasion, the maxi dress is one of the most versatile trends for the summer.


  • The Return of Biba
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Sixties Brit brand Biba was originally founded by Barbara Hulanicki in 1964. It became hugely popular with its Kensington department store selling everything from fashion to home furnishings and more. Biba played a key role in classifying London as the most fashionable city in the world during the seventies.


  • Find Your Best Colors
    [Womens-Interests] Have you ever noticed how you tend hear compliments on how nice you look when wearing certain colors? These colors are probably some of your best colors. There may also be colors that you never feel great in and don't really do you any favors.


  • All About Prom Dresses
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Prom dress is a term that can be used to describe both a variety of styles of formal dresses that are worn to a prom. More recently it is used to describe the style of dress that can be worn for evenings, parties and even day time but with a strapless top and flared skirt. The Prom dress style includes both long and short dresses with net petticoats, embroidery or other embellishments but the beauty of the prom dress is really it's simplicity.


  • Graduate Fashion Week
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] If you want to keep your finger on the fashion pulse, there is no better way than attending the annual event that is Graduate Fashion Week. Graduate fashion Week is a great way to find out about up and coming designers and know what is in store in the fashion future.


  • Find a Bikini to Suit You
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] With summer holidays approaching fast and the bikini being the key outfit for a summer holiday by the pool and beach, It is time to put some thought into finding that bikini that will make you look and feel great. It doesn't matter what shape you are there is a bikini out there for you. Here are some top tips on finding a bikini to suit your shape.


  • Jump For Joy - The Jumpsuit
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] This year the jumpsuit is the new dress. It appeared on catwalks all over the place and in all sorts of different guises. At Stella McCartney there were beautiful all in one suits in bright florals, at Sonia Rykiel the all in one suits took on a real seventies feel, overall, there were all sort of jumpsuits from cotton boilersuits to mini dungarees.


  • How Do I Find My Own Style?
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] I am often asked by people wanting to change their look 'how do I find my own style?'. This is a difficult question to answer as style is such a personal thing. It really is something that evolves and develops with you, shows your personality and is completely unique and individual to you.


  • 10 Ways to Find Your Own Style
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] Many people want to know how to develop their own style. Style is individual and reflects a persons lifestyle and personality but here are my top 10 ways to find a style that makes you look and feel great.


  • 10 Reasons Why Every Online Fashion Retailer Needs Its Own Fashion Blog
    [Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Blogging] There are so many reasons why every online fashion retailer should have their own blog. Here are 10 of them.


  • Prom, Party, Ball and Evening Dress Trends For Winter and Christmas 2008
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] With Christmas fast approaching, it is time to cheer yourself up and get dressed up for a party, ball or prom. One of the most enjoyable parts of a night out at this time of year is choosing something beautiful to wear. For Autumn Winter 2008 and there are so many options to choose from but here are just a few of the best.


  • Online Fashion Retailers - When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Blogging
    [Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Blogging] The down turn in the global economy and high inflation in the UK is likely to have a huge effect on the fashion industry and particularly the luxury goods sector. In order to keep profitable companies are having to become increasingly innovative in finding way of communicating with their customers and driving traffic to their websites.


  • The History of Prom Dresses
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] All girls love choosing a dress and getting dressed up for a prom. But where did the Prom originate and what about the classic style of prom dress?


  • Formal Prom Dresses
    [Shopping-and-Product-Reviews:Fashion-Style] There are many different types of formal prom dress. Before deciding which is right for you take time to consider which style will be best to suit your shape and the occasion.




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