Peacock accessories have kind of snuck up on me as a trend but it is a trend that I intend to embrace. It makes perfect sense for peacock feathers to be used for decorative purposes as peacocks generally look like creatures which put a lot of effort in to their look.
These earrings which feature the very end of a peacock's feather are available from Dorothy Perkins (£7). They are perfect for the resurgence of the Boho trend and would accessorise a layered, bopo outfit perfectly.
Exposed zips have been on the catwalks for a few seasons. They originally appeared at Lanvin as Alber Elbaz created beautifully feminine dresses where your attention was seductively drawn to the thick visible zip at the back.
Initially there was some confusion, as though the dress was not quite finished, but then they began to emerge all over the fashion spectrum and a trend was born.
Zips appear on both the front and back of garments to become a feature of the item rather than simply a function. In Topshop this season you will struggle to find a dress with a hidden zip as it quickly becomes the focal point of dresses, skirts and tops.
It definitely gives items a punky edge and with all the tartan around next season your wardrobe is sure to feel very '70s very soon...
Last year Dorothy Perkins collaborated with the Woodland Trust to raise money for the charity through sales of t-shirts and wellington boots. This year, the pair are collaborating again but adding to their repertoire with the addition of jewellery including this funky charm bracelet (£11).
They will also be selling a selection of t-shirts, camisole tops, shopper bags, hooded tops, flip-flops and Wellington boots. Last year they managed to raise £500,000 and planted an amazing 100,000 trees! Lets hope they can better that this year.
TV stylist Gok Wan has been teaching women at Dorothy Perkins how to look good with clothes on. Cheeky Gok offers advice on their website explaining which pieces he likes best and the ideal style for varying body types. There are even videos for each body type where Gok explains the best shaped pieces for you. He has picked out some great pieces from the Dorothy Perkins Spring range with top tips for accessorising. Gok explained his decision to work with the brand,
“I’m all about supporting the highstreet and think fashion should be accessible to everyone, on every level. I chose to work with Dorothy Perkins because I like the idea of communicating with a wide female audience through such a great brand.”
Gok will continue his advice with the High Street store throughout the Summer and even make a few in store appearances.
A vintage floral blouse can make even the most ungirly-girls look feminine without having to reveal any leg! However, vintage sizes aren't always that flattering so why not try this vintage-style blouse at Dorothy Perkins? I think it would look great for office wear or with skinny jeans at the weekend and costs just £16. Do you love the blouse, or do you hate it?
If you've been following the Autumn/Winter catwalks over the past few weeks and are dying to update your wardrobe but can't quite afford it, fear not as Dorothy Perkins has a mid-season sale! Hoorah! Dorothy Perkins is a High Street store which regularly gets forgotten but it's a great place to pick up quality basics. Also, they sell a great selection of incredibly reasonably priced shoes.
They are currently having a mid-season sale in preparation for the arrival of their Spring items (including plenty of pretty summer dresses) but you can get some great items for under £30. This bag, left, is a great alternative to the Mulberry Mabel and is just £12. See below for more great sale items.
High street retailer Dorothy Perkins are beginning to introduce their Spring/Summer collection to stores and online. It includes this cream floral blouse (£30) which they suggest teaming with a pair of cropped jeans. What do you think of the blouse?
