Category Archives: High Street Fashion

Mar 02 0 comments
Accessories, Casual, Denim, Fashion, High Street Fashion, Officewear

Spring and Summer 2010 Fashion Tips

Spring is definitely on it’s way so to celebrate this week I’ve put together my must haves for the new season that will suit most body shapes and sizes. We’re all familiar with the feeling of seeing a new trend, falling in love with it, rushing out to try it on… only to discover it’s the most unflattering and awful trend for your shape no matter how you wear it! Here’s our spring-inspiration for 2010!

Polka polka!

Spring Clothing

This season I’m not even going to mention the word ‘mini shorts’. They look set to make some big appearances this year, but problem is they’re incredibly difficult to pull off for anyone over the age of 15. One trend I am keen to here that should be hanging around is the structured jacket and denim jacket which are flattering for just about everyone and an ideal way to update your spring look with one staple piece.

Patterns and prints are also set to be a big favourite this spring and summer – our tip for a pattern that suits pretty much everyone? Polka Dot! Whether you wear them big and bold in contrasting colours or small and petite in pretty pastels, there’s a polka dot design that’s perfect for you. Outfits with small polka dots on a structured dress or skirt are great for the office, while big bold prints are fabulous for a retro vintage look on a casual summer dress. The bonus? The bold print means your new denim jacket or boyfriend blazer will look great over the top! Wear with flat ballet pumps for daywear and add a pair of heels for evening wear and you’ve got a foolproof summer look.

Accessories

The simplest way to freshen your look for Spring – Summer 2010 is of course by updating your accessories. Oversize bags are still the style for 2010, so if you haven’t got a great size carry all, it’s time to invest.  The great thing about bags however is that if you buy a quality one that you love that goes with everything, you don’t need to buy them too often.

If you’re trying to save this season, opt of bold accessories from high street stores with reasonable prices, such as this amazing bangle at plus size fashion retailer Elvi, or these fabulous earrings from Topshop.com:

Apr 04 0 comments
High Street Fashion, Online Shopping

Why I prefer the high street

While buying clothes online can be a huge timesaver, for me the drawbacks outweigh the advantages.

I like to try things on. Increasingly clothes sizing seems to be a hit and miss affair, with sizes differing wildly even in the same shop. I recently tried two pairs of trousers in a well known high street retailer, one pair mid priced and another in their more basic range. The mid price ones fitted beautifully, the basic ones wouldn’t even go over my bum!

Even if an item fits, that doesn’t mean it’s going to be flattering. In the full length mirrors in the changing room that’s usually glaringly obvious; squinting at yourself in the bathroom mirror doesn’t always reveal the garment in its entirety. Unless you have a Trinny and Susannah style mirror at home, you just can’t see the back view. Then you are in the minefield of asking other’s opinion. You could ask your partner ‘Yes darling, it looks lovely, what’s for tea?’, or your children ‘Get out of the way Mum, I can’t see the screen properly.’

Finally, there is the enormous pleasure to be gained from just browsing through the rails, stopping for a coffee, freeing yourself for a couple of hours. Get yourself a little ‘Me Time’ and go for a good old shop.’