Posts from June 2012

We’re off to the beach! Protect your essentials this summer with one of these striking bags…

New Look striped zip top tote, £14.99

Dorothy Perkins nude canvas bag, £25

Dune D Pam bag, £30

Accessorize birdie hobo, £35

Oasis colour block bag

Debenhams polka dot bag

Fat Face palm tree bag, £18

Miss Selfridge green plastic bag

Butterfly by Matthew Williamson at Debenhams, Ikat print tote, £49

The All Saints sale has just arrived at The Trafford Centre.  Treat yourself to one of these fabulous bargains...

Spacious garment-dyed leather bag with unique razored surface and chunky braided seam detail. The Reptile bag features a large front pocket, secure inside zip pocket and signature AllSaints rusty metal hardware. This style fastens with a concealed magnetic snap, is lined with 100% cotton

Reptile Bag - Was £250 Now £175

Washed cotton maxi dress shape with vintage inspired smocked section at the top using elastic and a specially measured smocking technique for the best support. The Shibori Maxi Dress has been delicately hand embellished in tonal sequins to create a subtle shimmer within the print detailing.

Shibori maxi dress - Was £110 Now £77

Flat sandal with decorative cutwork and whipstitch detailing, woven by hand all over the upper of the shoe. The Orai Flat Sandal features an AllSaints signature buckle at ankle and leather sole.

Orai flat sandal - Was £55 Now £38.50

Vintage inspired brown leather satchel style 17" laptop bag.

Detain laptop bag - Was £150 Now £105

100% cotton printed denim short sleeve shirt. The Waimea Shirt has a classic button down collar and short sleeves with a large scale Hawaiian floral all over discharge print. This style has a specialist heavy bleach launder for a vintage finish and soft hand feel.

Waimea SS shirt - Was £75 Now £52.50

Mid-length, regular fit shorts with button fly, contrast colour internal trims, front ticket pocket detail and external brand label. The Mitre shorts have been lightly laundered.

Mitre shorts - Was £50 Now £52.50

No SS12 wardrobe should be without a light weight summer blazer, get yours in a bold colour or daring print.

Outfit by Warehouse

Colour pop pink at Debenhams.

Debenhams preen edition pink crop drill jacket, £65

We love this gorgeous summer orange tuxedo blazer at Miss Selfridge

Miss Selfridge orange tuxedo jacket, £40

For a formal edge try this light grey blazer at Dorothy Perkins.

Dorothy Perkins grey blazer, £45

Take influences from Ralph Lauren with this nautical offering from Next.

Next nautical jacket, £55

The detailing on this coral jacket gives it a real edge.

Next coral jacket, £40

 Funk up your wardrobe with graphic pineapples.

River Island jacket

Fuscia pink adds femininity to this boyfriend blazer at Monsoon.

Monsoon anastasie blazer, £68

Sports fever has hit us for SS'12; designers from all over the world from Alexander Wang to Stella McCartney have been encapsulating the sportswear trend. Take a look at the video's below as our stylist Eve takes you through how to achieve the look from stores such as Dorothy Perkins, Marks & Spencer and Warehouse. So aim for fashion gold this SS'12 and try this on the moment look...
 

Sports inspired outfit from Dorothy Perkins:
 

Sports inspired outfit from Warehouse:
 

 
Sports inspired outfit from Marks & Spencer:
 

Unleash the tribal print this summer...

Dress by Wallis

Add some glitz to the tribal trend with this skirt from Miss Selfridge.

Skirt by Miss Selfridge

Hit two trends at once with this gorgeous jump suit.

Monsoon Sharifa jumpsuit, £55

Team this striped Next pencil skirt with a simple, crisp white vest for sophistacted chic.

Next stripe pencil skirt, £16

Neutral toned aztec prints at River Island.

Playsuit by River Island

Go bold with this fabulous t-shirt at Next.

Next Geo-print t-shirt, £18

Flatter your curves with this multi-coloured number from Monsoon.

Monsoon Ramirez dress, £65

These bamboo print trousers encapsulate this tribal trend perfectly.

Next bamboo print trousers, £45

Geek chic is a male trend that is here to stay. Spice it up this summer by introducing a twist on this established trend. Inject this seasons must have colour blue – be it cobalt, navy or electric.

Team shorts with blazers and light weight shirts or if this British summer lets us down throw on a light knit jumper from your winter collection. Incorporate other key summer trends such as pastel colours and super short turned up shorts to give this trend a lift.

Celebrities that work this trend especially well are Ryan Gosling and Ed Westwick who champion this day to night. Both Ryan and Ed love to add thick framed glasses to any look, think Rayban for style inspiration. When the sun is shining choose Wayfarer shades in one of the many eye catching colour ways from the summer 12 collection.

Don’t forget to pull out a comb and fashion your hair in to a side part or add heights with a quiff to complete this slick look. These little touches will ensure you have this trend nailed and bang up to date for summer 2012.

Outfit from River Island

The use of animals as prints is a massive trend for summer 12. From cats at Victoria Beckham and birds at Caroline Herrera to graphic leopard prints at House of Holland, this trend is certainly adventurous. For those fashion lovers who are growing tired of animal prints, this takes it in a whole new direction.

Key pieces come in a beautiful array of colours depending on your chosen species and Zoology lends itself perfectly to clothing as much as it does accessories. A statement clutch with an animal clasp or a printed silk scarf can lift the most simplistic outfit.

Victoria Beckham is continuing to champion her own designs on a daily basis with other celebrities such as Jessica Alba really embracing this trend. So, go girly this summer with graphic birds or be bold with clashing colours and embrace the animal with in you…

Warehouse jungle print dress, £65

Men, let your trousers do the talking this season with this summers must have coloured chino…

Outfit from New Look

Burton skinny fit chino, £32

Fat Face coastal chino, £42

French Connection smart chino

Next blue chino, £20

Reiss Wickham chinos

River Island mustard chino

Soul Cal at Republic deluxe chino, £30

J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams red chinos, £35

Make a statement this summer with vibrant floral prints. Tailored cigarette trousers, denims and palazzo’s allow you to work this trend in to your current wardrobe. Team with a simple vest and blazer or go bold with clashing colours, either way you are sure to stand out in the crowd this summer…

Outfit from Oasis

Debenhams floral print chinos, £45

Next tropical print trouser, £38

Monsoon Martinique trouser, £65

New Look floral print trouser

Dorothy Perkins mainline floral jeans, £35

Autograph at M&S floral print trouser, £45

Oasis blue floral print jeans

With Father’s day looming we bring you the ultimate guide full of gorgeous gifts and gadgets. Whether your dad is a traditionalist or likes all things kitch, we have something just right to put a big smile on your dads face.

Or how about giving the gift of choice? The Trafford Centre gift card is valid in over 200 shops and restaurants; available online and from the customer service desk now.

Molton Brown shaving brush and stand, £95

Paul Smith at Selfridges mini on location washbag, £100

The Perfume Shop, Hugo Boss Orange Man aftershave

John Lewis super daddy mug, £10

M&S cufflinks, £19.50

Selfridges Malbec wine, £12.99

Next Dad's manly mints, £3

DeLonghi at John Lewis coffee machine

John Rocha at Debenhams hold all, £135

Ralp Lauren leather belt at Selfridges, £45