312 Fashion

We all want to hear the latest news on the most sought after products, so here it is! Coconut Oil is causing quite a stir in the celeb world and both models and celebs alike vouch by the nifty little product.

Last year we saw a great increase in coconut milk sales as the benefits are said to great for your health. This year however is all about the coconut oil and those that have just had a baby even say it helps them get back into their pre-baby shape!

If it’s good enough for the A-list, it is good enough for us and the best bit, it isn’t medicated at all!

So what do we need to know about the oil that is extracted from the coconut? Well first up it is a great immunity-boosting product. It is able to help the immune system by blocking the holes viruses use to enter other cells.

Other qualities coconut oil offers includes the likes of adding instant hydration to the skin. In fact coconut oil is claiming to be better than some of this season’s most sought after moisturisers.

The best news…it busts fat!! Coconut oil claims to stimulate your body’s ability to burn fat!! If that doesn’t sell it we don’t know what will!

Those that use the precious oil drizzle it on salads, put it on toast or even put a spoonful in greentea. If you have extremely dry skin, why not apply it to the skin like a body lotion?

This season there are a few too many things we want to get our hands on! These include the likes of a beautiful black corset dress by Triumph. In fact it is so beautiful, we think we will be wearing this one as outer wear f
rather than underwear!

A nude sheer sequin dress is another must-have!

Such a dress looks great with heels and is a perfect Christmas party piece/.

Sophisticated T-bars are all the rage and appear to be the retro show of the moment to be seen in! Wear them at work with a smart suit or out on the town with a cutesy dress! This is preppy gone sexy for sure!

A purr-fectly printed bag is also a must if you wish to add a little animal instinct to your outfit! It will also keep your essentials safe on a night!

a killer watch in statement gold is another piece of arm candy we all want to get our hands on! Think chunky and manly for that added edge!

A black lace clutch is the perfect addition to an evening dress and is the ultimate must-have party item.

Leather, feathers, straps and studs are big this season! They are certainly the way to add a little adornment to an otherwise simple accessory!

This can be done from home too…simple visit your local bits and bobs store and pick up an assortment of embellishments! Attach them to an otherwise simple accessory and you have created a designer piece in minutes! And the best bit…it will be completely individual!

Try attaching a variety of studs to the likes of a quilted bag. The diagonal lines of the quilts will help you place the studs in place!

Other pieces in this season include the likes of super high heels, a lot of those seen marching down the catwalk were adorned with several ankle straps, lace and buckles!

Fierce looking clutches were also a must and appeared in patent! Metallics and box like clutches were very much in!

Wouldn’t it be amazing if every now and then a little piece of glamour came our way, in fact if a little piece of glamour popped up right in front of us!

Well the above dream is now a reality and pop-up stores are now a huge thing of the future!

The Jacques Townhouse Soirees is one such glamour station that has been causing a stir!  In fact last year they were the most talked about pop-up stations and events of the summer months!

So needless to say fans were delighted to see the return of such a store, in fact they took to the event by storm in crowds!

Jacques are in fact the name behind that lovely refreshing summer cider drink.  Guests were in fact welcomed into the gorgeous London townhouse that was hired out for the venue.  Inside an evening of girlie pampering awaited them.  This included manis by Wah Nails, hair makeovers in the shape of luscious curls, statement straight and an assortment of other cutesy short styles.

Other pamper treatments available came in the likes of lash extensions and massages and a variety of other goods!

Once the makeovers were complete, the guests were then invited to star in their very own fashion show!  Wearing an assortment of gorgeous attire and shoes to die for.

Foundation is a must for those that wish to create a flawless finish and with the correct coverage and right product, your skin can go from gloomy to glowing in a matter of minutes!

Hot right now is the nude shades and a natural style, which comes in the shape of a perfectly blended complexion.

Think caramel, coffee, taupe and tawny browns if you want to be on trend for the new season make-ups.  These are said to be autumn and winters chicest shades and should make their way into your make-up bags asap!

Three ways to nail that nude trend include applying less rather than more.  In other words only apply the product to the places that need it, such as blemishes and uneven skin tone.

Black lashes can sometimes be too overpowering with a nude look, so why not opt for a more natural shade.  This will create a softer look that is perfect for day time style.

Rather than going overboard and applying concealer to your lips, try a sandy shade lip shade.  This will in fact give a more luminous finish and won’t make your lips seem like they are going to blend into your face.

If you wish to take a few style notes, check out any one of this season autumn and winter catwalks!  All of the models wore a natural palette and appeared ladylike and feminine.  A perfect shade for the winter months, if you wish to warm up the look a little, wear a peachy blush and create the face of the true English rose

if you are a high flying working girl but like to keep it stylish at the same time, you will need to invest in a few practically perfect techno accessories!

If you often carry you iPad, iPhone or laptop to work then why not dress it up in as equally stylish clobber as you yourself wear!

Smythson have some super on trend cases for this season’s must-have iPad accessory! We have had our eye on a green snakeskin esq case that will most definitely prove to be the envy of all your office friends! It will also keep that expense accessory super safe an snug until needs, the Smythson Peridot zipped iPad cover comes in at

What better way to communicate than let your tee do the talking.  Well maybe we shouldn’t be going quite as extreme on this measure and stop the talk all together but there is certainly something nice when your t-shirt is able to conger up a conversation!

The too cool Dutch clothing brand Karssen have recently introduced a whole hoard of new and exciting t-shirts to their current clothing line.  These slogan tees are said to take inspiration from some of the most out spoken stars of all time.  Que Kate Moss, Erin Wasson and the Kill’s Alison Moshart.

This a great idea to get an opinion across and the best bit, the tees have all been designed in an uber flattering cut that is a little over sized in that cool quirky way.

The boyfriend style tees are made from soft cotton and are and come in a longer sleeve length too!  T-shirt prices start from £56 and Sweatshirt and longer sleeves start from £95.  Those that want to jump on this trend asap can purchase any one of the retro tees online at matchfashion.com, net-a-porter.com and of course the online fashion giant asos.com.

Our favourite style has to be the red longer sleeve jumper with ‘Young’ emblazoned in a heart.  This top will certainly brighten up a colder summer’s day!

They are also a great gift for a quirky individual, especially if you can find a slogan that sums them up perfectly!  What are you waiting for?  Go shop now!

Grunge style has been making a comeback this summer as a popular festival favourite for both guys and girls. It is a bit more difficult for the ladies, however, as grunge is essentially a masculine style.

How to wear grunge without looking boyish You want to be able to wear grunge fashion without sacrificing your femininity, so be sure to highlight your female assets such as the chest and legs. Layering tops on top of one another is an essential component of grunge style, but make sure that you don’t go overboard. You want to maintain your figure and feminine silhouette beneath those layers of clothing.

Ripped and faded denim is another popular item when it comes to grunge fashion. Although in the past followers of the grunge ethic ripped their own jeans, you can now get a lot of items designed to look that way without any effort on your part. Rather than wearing the baggy jeans favoured by guys, go for tight skinny jeans or even shorts or skirts. This shows off your legs and reminds everyone that even though you look grunge, you’re still a gorgeous girl! Pair with a baggy top to maintain the grunge look.

For jackets and jumpers, go for cardigans and hoodies that look casual and a little bit vintage. Choose faded styles. You can wear a particularly baggy cardigan or jumper on top of a low cut top, so that you keep the grunge style but when you remove or open the cardigan you still look flirty and feminine.

A great way to shop for grunge fashion is to take inspiration from the initial wave of grunge, then put your own twist on it. Grunge fashion is becoming increasingly available in high street stores and from online retailers, so try searching for online and see what comes up. You may need to browse through lots of clothes to find the kind of thing you are looking for, but don’t be put off! The resulting look will be worth it.

Most of the time, guys just don’t seem to understand fashion. They wear the first thing that they pick up out of the wardrobe, with little thought involved as to the colour, the cut, or the function their clothing will serve throughout the day! If they’re lucky, they might have a woman in their life to help them dress appropriately. If that’s you, then here are a few helpful tips for styling your man, so that you can walk beside him without constantly worrying about what he’s wearing!

If he loves jeans, which most guys inevitably do, make sure that he buys good quality ones. Jeans are made for comfort as well as style and are the most versatile item in any man’s wardrobe, as they can be worn with almost anything. Jeans can be the height of casual clothing when combined with a t-shirt, or can be combined with a shirt for a smart-casual look. However, cheap jeans not only look just that – cheap – they also usually have short shelf lives and will succumb to wear and tear very quickly.

Checked shirts are very popular in men’s fashion this summer. Shirts may have been considered a smart piece of clothing for some time, but are now being worn casually, on their own or sometimes on top of t-shirts as work shirts. Checked shirts look great with jeans or trousers, and are now being sold in the majority of high street stores in a variety of colour combinations. Black on red is a popular choice.

Finally, hoodies for men, like jeans, are one of those items that can be worn for almost any occasion and with anything. Although on women hoodies usually embody casual style, guys can get away with them with slightly more formal outfits as well. There are also now quite a few hoodies for men that are designed to be a little less casual and more styled, so if you manage to find one it would be a great addition to the male wardrobe.

It may seem like a long way away yet, but unfortunately the truth is that Autumn is already on its way. When it comes to colder weather and conditions, it is always good to be as prepared as possible, rather than finding yourself caught short when the season strikes. The most important part of getting ready for Autumn is buying yourself a reliable, fashionable fall coat that will keep your warm and dry throughout Autumn and even Winter too. Particularly fashionable styles at the moment are fake fur coats and knee length trench coats with big, bold buttons, in shades of brown and faded tan.

If you’re looking for a good place to shop for a coat like this, why not browse the range of coats for both women and men at online retailer Ellos? Scandinavian fashion for both sexes, the clothing on offer at Ellos is affordable and stylish, and they also offer you the option to buy now and pay later on. Because they are a sister site of La Redoute, at Ellos you can sign up for a La Redoute credit account. This allows you to buy items from both Ellos and La Redoute instantly, but you don’t have to pay until the end of the month when you will receive a statement.

Good quality coats for Autumn and Winter can be relatively costly, but it will be worth it when you are warm and snug. The Ellos and La Redoute credit scheme allows you to buy more expensive items and carefully manage the payment without being left out of pocket. Simply visit the Ellos site and find an item that takes your fancy! There is no reason not to take advantage of this generous credit scheme, so buy now pay later at Ellos to make sure that you are fully prepared for Autumn.