While the holidays are prime time for sequined wear, you can still wear your shimmering tops, bottoms, and little dresses right now, as long as you stick to a few strategic style guidelines. The key to working Summer sequins is to make it look casual and nonchalant. Forget ultra-tight silhouettes and think breezy, not clingy. To help show you how, we've garnered fashionable examples from Joy Read more
The double breasted mac has been a fashion staple for a long time. It was first created by Charles Macintosh in 1823 and should traditionally be made from rubber laminated material, although this isn't usually the case anymore. It has been made famous by high fashion brands like Aquacutum and Burberry. It's an investment item that you'll wear season after season. Click through to see my ten Read more
Calling all Ted Baker fans! You are in for a treat. Ted Baker is launching a hot limited edition fragrance for Summer and it's set to go on sale any day now. The new fragrance is called Woman, and is themed around the British Summer. The brand describes it as, "It's making the most of a sunny afternoon; it's scorching temperatures and a hosepipe ban; it's blue skies and freshly mown grass." The Read more
Despite it's name, French Connection is actually a British brand. The High Street store was founded in 1972 and is now one of leading affordable British labels. This Spring they have had fun with their ad campaign which pokes fun at their name. The quirky ads have amusing comments written across them. What do you think? Love it or Hate it: French Connection Spring Ad Campaign Love Read more
Last month I showed you Georgia May Jagger's first major ad campaign, and now more of the Rolling Stone brood are making waves in the fashion world. Alexandra and Theodora Richards are the daughters of Keith Richards and Patti Hansen and are this season fronting the French Connection ad campaign. They were shot by Terry Richardson for the High Street store as the duo pose in key Autumn items. Read more
If you're attending a wedding this Summer which is quite casual, or if the bride is always ahead of trends then a playsuit is a great way to stay stylish at the event. This is the key Summer item so if you haven't already invested in one, now might be the time! Here are a few of the best jumpsuits on offer in a range of colours which are sure to see you though the wedding season. Read more
Have you decided which shoes you're wearing this Summer? With so many great sandals out there, it can be difficult to decide, especially with an increasing amount of sparkly footwear! Whilst shopping around I've noticed many gladiator-inspired jeweled shoes for next season. This is a great way to add a touch of glamour to your wardrobe. Below are some of my favourite pairs available Read more
Personally I think that French Connection is a bit of an unsung hero of the High Street shoe world. I never really consider it when seeking out a new pair of heels but when I stumbled upon this pair of t-bar sandals I could not ignore them! The Juno sandal (£100) features tiny studs and peep-toe detail. Although the heel is quite high, the shape of the curve and the height of the platform makes Read more
Earlier in the week Kelly Osbourne attended a party at Shoreditch house with Agyness Deyn. She wore a funky black and white striped dress with a wet look, tight fit bomber. Well, we can now reveal that the jacket is the Woodstock Rules jacket from the French Connection Autumn/Winter collection. The piece has hit stores early so you can buy one now for £120. BigPictures.co.uk Read more
Staying in on a Thursday night is the new going out as we're all gripped to Gossip Girl wishing the week away to find out what happens next. Well, Thursday is finally upon us so I thought I'd share one of the stars wardrobes with you to celebrate! Jessica Szohr plays Vanessa in the teen drama and she attended the CW upfront presentation earlier in the week in this High Street bargain. Jessica Read more
