Trend focus - Pastels

Lace detailing, delicate prints & texture in sweet pastel shades are set to be a huge trend for 2013.

Here are some top pastel picks! 

Quail Victoriana blouse £30 http://bit.ly/UpZ4Db

Mint slub tape jumper £28 http://bit.ly/XF1efL

Coral bonded lace panelled top £26 http://bit.ly/WqRq98

Duck egg drape collar jacket £35 http://bit.ly/WYDX7Q

Nude cross over high sandals £42 http://bit.ly/10WeuUS

Cream snake coin purse £6 http://bit.ly/14hOCk6

Cream and gold spot sock £2.50 http://bit.ly/W728o4

Lavender crosses jacquard £12 http://bit.ly/10Sr1aO

By Dorothy Perkins

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Fashion: Mixed Fabrics, Power Prints and more

Mixed fabrics, power prints and electric pops of colours. Add some spice to your wardrobe with these bold looks.

 

1. To the max
Here every piece is a statement: Cropped black jacket, flower print mini dress with black inserts, chunky platforms, equestrian hat, jewellery that goes bling. Slightly 60s, yet very now.

 

2. Tricks of the mix
Don’t match to perfect this look. Leopard, floral, optic – clash is the strategy. The acid purple boots tops it all off with their sheer brashness.

 

 

3. Rebel romance
A lady with an attitude for sure, but with her biker jacket realised in soft beige and matched with flower print trousers and lace, rebelliousness takes on a soft romantic sheen.

 

4. Boyfriend balance
Balance is the key here. Boyfriend jeans played off against ladylike jacket, heavy gold jewellery against a sweet peplum top. The result? A look that says dressed up, but feels casual.

All clothes by H&M.

 

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True Inspiration

Love this quote from Walt Disney. True Inspiration!!

 

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Easy Makeup Tutorial

Quick and easy look that you can create in 8 simple steps.

 

STEPS

1) Apply a white shimmery eye shadow all over the eye lid, right up to the brow bone.

2) Then apply a dark (plum is ideal for this look) shadow on the outer corner of the eye and slightly in the crease, to almost create a ‘<’ shape on the outer edge of your eye to open it up.

3) Then you can take a little of the lighter orange/red shade and blend this in and over the top of the plum shade to add more colour into the look.

4) Using a smaller brush, take more of the dark plum and blend this underneath the lower lash line.

5) Use any Gel Eyeliner Pencil in Black and draw a small line above the top and bottom lash line (this doesn’t have to be neat – see next step!)

6) Then take the small brush again and softly run it over the black eyeliner to soften and smudge it, to create a smoky look.

7) Apply mascara!

8) Finally, line your waterline (top and bottom) with that same pencil liner!

Simple!

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**TREND ALERT** Studs & Spikes

Studs and spikes are everywhere at the moment and being featured in a lot of next seasons releases.

Studs and spikes used to be a mainstay of 80s punk, but these days so many niche trends have crossed over to the mainstream with designers like Balmain, Isabel Marant, Givenchy, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang and Chloe featuring plenty of hardware in their collections.

Here are some inspiration style pics I’ve come across recently!

 

 

 

Tip: Sometimes a subtle stud or spike can really accent an outfit or bring it up to trend.

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**Winter Trends** FAUX FUR COATS

Baby, it's cold outside!

Wrap up in a luxe and ultra-glam faux fur coat. Fur coats are a timeless, classic cover up option for winter. They are the perfect blend of cosy, practical and oh so glamorous.

There is a huge variety of  faux fur options available in all shades and styles. Just check out some examples below:

  

£89 at Miss Selfridge

 

£395 at Michael Kors at Net-a-Porter.com  

£55 at Dorothy Perkins


£39.99 at New Look

 

 

Tip: A fur coat or stole is a chic way to keep you nice and warm while still looking gorgeous.!!

 

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Burgundy Lips

Whether you prefer to call it oxblood, bordeaux, burgundy or wine, this dark red color is impossible to avoid over the season. It’s been seen just about everywhere, ranging from clothes to accessories- and now even to makeup.

Burgundy can be worn by anyone. Many women with darker skin tones look fantastic in it, while the palest of the pale can also pull it off. It's the kind of color that can easily be worn if used moderately — with burgundy, a lot goes a long way.

 

Recommended: Try burgundy lipstick with a simple base. Lips become a standout when no extra blush or bronzer is added and the eye makeup is kept to a minimum.

 

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Get fit in 2013!!!

Happy 2013!!!

After the holidays and all that turkey and beverages, we find ourselves out of shape and with no motivation at all.

But behind all that, there is hope: New Year, New You!!

Get back on track with a plan that works for you. From 10 minutes workout plans to gym memberships - do what works for you and your lifestyle.

We all lack on motivation and we can get a little too tired (fed up to be more precise) of the same exercise everyday, so I've decided to share some tips on How to get your butt out of bed.

• Make a to-do list;
• Buy some new workout clothes & shoes;
• Set the alarm to remind you it's time to get sweaty;
• Listen to your favourite pump it up tracks (you will be out of bed instantly);
• Get a friend to join you.

If you stick to this plan and use it on a daily basis, I guarantee you won't be lacking on motivation and your energy levels will be going though the roof!

Remember: It's all about being healthy.

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Quote of the day

 

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