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Sarah Mower reports in her article ‘Once Forbidden, Now a Fad: Top-to-Toe Prints’ in Vogue Daily that prints are back with a vengeance. ‘Had a prophet tried to tell us two years ago that wearing a top and a pair of trousers in – wait! – a matching print was going to be the fastest-moving trend of the second half of 2011, we’d have laughed so hard we’d have fallen off our platforms,’ writes Mower. (more…)

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We fell in love with her in Mamma Mia and she has been charming her way into our hearts ever since. Well-known for her bountiful, blond curls, Amanda has hair that most girls would die for. Then in her recent movie – In Time – she goes for a complete change with a short bob but still manages to look just as striking. How does she do it? (more…)

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When it comes to wearing shoes for show, the old adage ‘form follows function’ gets a real walking over. As any girl who’s a sucker for high heels knows, they somehow make you feel good even if they give you blisters. The reason is simple: you look so good when you walk in them. A new exhibition called ‘Shoes for Show – the Sculptural Art of High Heels’ explores the theme further. It’s on from 4 to 8 November at The Loading Bay in Brick Lane, London. (more…)

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After piling on your layers of thermals, coats and boots the last thing you feel like doing on a cold winter’s day is fussing with your hair. Luckily there are loads of cute hair accessories out there that make styling a simple process. Look elegant and put together with a clip or hairband or cover frizzy locks with a stunning hat. Dressing up this winter has never been easier with these hot hair accessories. (more…)

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Sky-high heels and platform shoes have taken over the world this spring and as we head into summer they are not to be forgotten. Luminescent colours brighten up even the greyest of winter days and a bright shoe is the perfect accessory for work or a night out on the town. It may take you a few days to learn to walk in your new super-high heels but you are sure to be noticed in trendy lumo shades. (more…)

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Greenpeace has issued some great tips on how to reduce your fashion footprint. We shared some of them with you, including buying second hand, buying classics, focusing on quality, and buying environmentally friendly clothes, here. Read on for more ideas from Greenpeace in their series, beginning with saying no to child labour and saying no to sweatshops. (more…)

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According to Lucy Siegle’s book To Die For, we’re buying an average of 28 kilograms of clothing per person per year but we only wear 10 per cent of what’s in our wardrobes. This is something to think about. Greenpeace has put out some tips on how to reduce your fashion footprint. The first question to consider is ‘Do you really need it?’ If you think you do, then read on for some eco-friendly fashion guidance. (more…)

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Summer is slowly slipping away and the world is turning some gorgeous shades of yellow, orange and red, but what colours are hot to wear this season? A new season brings with it a whole bunch of new fashion trends so it’s time to get down to the stores, find some bargain summer sales and grab some hot-off-the-shelves items for autumn! Take a look at what designers are calling hot and not for fashion this autumn. (more…)

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It would appear that any woman covering her legs in Paris, without a good medical reason, is acting against the law. Well, that’s according to an 18th century ordinace that is still on the books! But socialist senator Maryvonne Blondin, is planning to put an end to this. ‘I discovered this order this year, I was amazed,’ she said. ‘So I introduced a text in June, and I’m waiting to know when it will be reviewed.’ (more…)

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We’ve written about building a wardrobe with a few good quality outfits and accessorising from there by using scarves, jewellery, handbags and belts. But what are the basic items that every woman should have? To start with, a well dressed wardrobe should include a basic cardigan that you can carry around anytime. Add some simple blouses and camisoles to flesh it out, some well fitting pants and a great pair of boots. Buy quality and they’ll last for years. (more…)