What else is out there?
Have a heart!
There’s no doubt about it – jewellery is important this Christmas but how do you choose something that is totally unique and will last well beyond the festivities? Well, we’ve found these Murano glass ‘Cluster Heart’ pendants encased in silver that will finish off any party outfit. Simple design and beautiful quality from Jeweller - Julie Welburn certainly set these apart! www.heartsandcrosses.co.uk
Colour box coats
We have to put in huge congratulations to the Manchester-based mail-order fashion group that include 'Newnow' and 'Fashionworld' etc., for their great fashion outerwear collections for the autumn and winter season.
Trend, colour and great styling were strongly highlighted in an amazing variety of coats and raincoats, cropped box jackets and parkers with sizes going up to 32 so that nobody misses out!
The knitwear available this season from them is also very strong and feature all the top trends which will go onto next year as well - a really worthwhile investment!
Modern Graphic
Black and white is here again – used this season to create a super modern power-dressing look.
Stark white shirts, little black dresses, black lace and strong dramatic shapes were shown on the catwalks.
Black and white brogues with heels, patents and mock crocs add to the texture.
Dogtooth and Prince of Wales check suits and coats – black leather jackets and graphic prints all work together.
The look is austere but break it up by combining strong shapes with soft accents – ruffles, frills and sheer fabrications.
At the same time do not be afraid to throw one piece of bold colour in such as combining brightly coloured opaque tights with an otherwise all black and white outfit - this will automatically modernise and refresh the look.
(The black and white coat featured is from Anna Scholz mainline)
seasonal extras…
‘Taking liberties on Sloane Street’
The ‘Liberty of London’ label, although a separately owned brand draws inspiration from the famous luxury department store on Great Marlborough Street.
A new store has just opened in London’s Sloane Street, selling only the ‘Liberty of London’ collection which includes leather accessories, scarves, jewellery and some mens collections.
It covers two floors in a store that has been luxuriously designed by the architects Pierre Beucler and Jean-Christophe Poggioli.
The Liberty of London collection is also available online – www.liberty.co.uk
something for your christmas notebooks!…
Check out something unique
M∙A∙C has enlisted designer Manish Arora to collaborate on a new, Raj-inspired make-up collection. The Indian designer, known for his vibrant fashion shows, has created a wonderful range of lipsticks, glosses, blush and in particular a fabulous eye palette ‘Eyes on Manish’ with bright shades from Yellow to Bright Pink and Acid Green. And, if what's inside isn't enough, the packaging is a fashion accessory in itself. Available from October 2008.
Copper Diamond shimmer brick
Sparkle this Christmas with Bobbi Brown’s new Copper Diamond Shimmer Brick Compact. Five gorgeous shades — candlelight, gold, copper, beige and sand — combined to give your skin a warm golden copper glow. These shades come in a gorgeous compact, which makes it a perfect addition to your evening bag. www.bobbibrown.co.uk
A fabulous find for Christmas eyes!
For spectacular eyes this Christmas choose these chunky Barry M Glitter Sticks. For a very affordable £4.95 each you can create an array of beautiful sparkling effects throughout the party season.
BarryM from Superdrug.
Smelly Gifts for all!
Special seasonal scented gifts from the candle company that are perfect for anyone’s Christmas stocking.
There is a huge variety to choose from but we like these fashionable tinned scented candles from Pintail and Lilyflame. www.candles.co.uk
Finally, to be a fashionable chocoholic…
Fun and unique gifts from the wonderful Belgian chocolate specialists ‘Chocolate On Chocolate’.
These seasonally indulgent slabs come in a massive variety of designs suitable for every member of the family. www.chocolateonchocolate.co.uk
some useful links…
Bgb is always on the lookout for great seasonal goodies from fashion and accessories to gorgeous perfumery and bathtime to treat ourselves with if you know of anything we should have a look at let us know!…
fashion links…
www.annascholz.com www.kiyonna.com www.fashionworld.co.uk www.simplybe.co.uk www.evans.co.uk www.beigeplus.com www.delicates.co.uk www.sweetsomethings.co.uk www.puredecadence.co.uk www.simplyyours.co.uk www.amplusfigura.co.uk www.allurelingerie.co.uk www.pinkmarzipan.com www.curvety.com www.elvi.co.uk www.sixteen47.com www.svobodastyle.com www.thedresscode.co.uk www.oola-lingerie.com
accessory links…
www.treasurebox.co.uk www.vivaladiva.com www.tokojewellery.com www.handbagsandgladrags.co.uk www.lolarose.co.uk www.lilywigglesworth.co.uk www.dinnyhall.com www.accessorize.co.uk
great plus-size sites…
www.soesteem.co.uk www.curvychicks.co.uk
