Tuesday 22 February 2011

We heart...fashion week footwear

Us Show Shoppers have been running around like frenzied mad-women during London fashion week; attending great shows, lots of afterparties and doing some serious famous-face spotting. So we will update REALLY soon with all the juice from Somerset House, but in the meantime, I'd like to take a moment to give a big thanks to the hardest-working members of our team, our SHOES! Here's what I've been wearing so far, my Be&D flat boots, black lace up Jimmy Choos and THOSE shearling cream and black Manolo's. (and like the Isabel Marant grey sweater and skirt? It's new, and SO not warm enough for it in freezing Feb but who cares!) More soon from LFW and Show Shoppers...

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Tuesday 15 February 2011

Trendalicious: Skater dresses



From L-R: Azzaro S'11, Alberta Ferretti, Preen Resort




 My absolute fail safe go-to for summer is a skater dress, so naturally I am delighted they're all over the catwalk and high street this season. They cover up the problem tummy/hip area, and the full skirt is super flattering for one's thighs too. I tend to go for an elbow length sleeve (a la Joseph last season) and a shorter skirt, so that it covers the upper arms and is can be worn in the summer with flats and bare legs. I've already started wearing mine (yes I am in rainy cold London too) but have paired with an oversized cropped knit and opaque tights until the temperature gets into the late teens at least!

At various awards after parties Hollywood's coolest girls are already championing this trend; Hailee Steinfeld rocked the Alberta Ferretti number above recently, while Rachel Bilson is rarely seen in anything else. From the runway 3.1 Philip Lim, Azzaro, Preen Resort and Erdem led the way, and below is our pick of the best from the high street.

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From L-R: Oasis £50, Warehouse £50, Valentino £1895 Net-a-Porter, Zara £25.99


Monday 14 February 2011

We heart... Hearts

Happy Valentines Day from the ShowShoppers! Whether you're in love or just love love get in the spirit and wear your heart on your sleeve, literally. 


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Top row left to right: Necklace £160 Tiffany & Co., T-shirt £8.99 New Look, Clutch £204 theoutnet.com.
Bottom row left to right: Bag £24.99 River Island, Belt £16 Topshop, Keyring £41 Mulberry.

Saturday 12 February 2011

Today's special... Mih Marrakesh jeans


www.donnaida.com

There's not been a fashionista I've spoken to who doesn't have a pair of Marrakeshs at the top of their denim dream list. Whilst flares are having a jean moment the Mih Marrakeshs are THE flares to be seen in. I simply need a pair and haven't lusted after a trouser this much since my quest for a pair of Houlihans, which thankfully had a very happy ending. I called in a few pairs of Marrakeshs for a shoot last week and that's what gave them a place on my wish list. They fit great and really are super flattering. I especially love where they sit on the hip. High enough but not quite high-waisted, which really doesn't work on me.  

When worn with a good heel or wedge no jean shape makes your legs gain as many extra inches quite like the skinny flare, . When I wore my flares for the first time this season I was a bit unsure, I felt like I'd joined the 70's gang. All I needed was some tan and orange, platforms, and a floppy hat. Now I love them and actually right now love them more then my skinnies, which is really saying something as I am a skinny addict. 

The skinny flare mostly suits the tall and long legged, however I am neither and they work for me. As always with jeans it's getting the best fit and length for you, it helps if you know a good tailor to help you with any extra inches. Also decide whether you will wear them with heels or flats as this makes a major difference to leg length. I prefer mine with chunky 70's heels but if you choose for flats go for a smarter flat like a loafer. Get yourself to denim dream boutique Donna Ida to pick up your pair, hurry as these are very popular jeans indeed!

Best served with: Wedges, a sheer blouse and a fisherman's chunky knit to take you perfectly from winter to spring.

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Sunday 6 February 2011

News Fash: Kate Moss Engaged



Rebecca Street at Browns Bride


The legend that is la moss is engaged to rocker beau Jamie Hince. While I'm very excited and happy for her, let's face it, my first thought was the dress. With her power to look incredible in anything it's too hard to predict the style of gown she will grace us with but here are a few of my suggestions. I can't really see her in a full on poofy princess dress, but I do think she'll choose something similar to the above simple, slinky Rebecca Street gown. Whatever she wears it's pretty much guaranteed Mrs Moss on her wedding day will be on our Star Pupil list.


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Left to right: £1295 Matthew Williamson,  £695 Issa, £2925 Lanvin all at Net-a-porter.com



Wednesday 2 February 2011

Shows to shops: Maxi skirts and crisp white shirts


I have been desperately looking forward to Spring/Summer'11since the shows last September. Scrap that, I always look forward to SS. No winter clothes suit me and I can't stand the layers. Not to mention I love a bare leg, ankle boot and dress ensemble as much as the combined cast of The City. So February is upon us and I am getting reeeeally impatient. So perusing my catwalk notes I came across one trend that happily is one of those "transitional" little numbers. One can start easing myself into the glorious brights and single layers of Spring's wardrobe without freezing one's behind off on exiting the tube station. Enter: The maxi skirt and crisp white shirt look. Jil Sander OWNED this look last season, but we saw it everywhere from Paul and Joe (above) to Akris and Giambattista Valli.

I never wear long sleeve shirts, as they interfere with my chunky watches and multiple bracelets, so this season I will be continuing to wear my Thomas Pink short sleeve white shirt (these are always available for £68 every season) as well as a nice 3/4 length number from COS or Zara. Need inspiration? Enjoy our pick of the best below...

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Shirt £184 DSquared2 + skirts from left to right; Pucci £718 at Matches, Rocha.John Rocha £35 Debenhams, Erdem £730 at Net-a-Porter, Ashish £540 at Browns, Love Label £35 at Very