Although we should now be in full summer swing, we’re sad to see the rain keeps failing outside. But like the true fashionistas we are, we’ll take this seasonal challenge up with enthusiasm and treat ourselves to some trans-seasonal staples.

The cream of the crop this week? SuperTrash’s loop-detailed cable-knit cardigan, available at theOutnet now with a massive 70% reduction!

With short sleeves giving a nod to summer and a cable-knit keeping us cosy, this cute cardi is definitely a win-win for the indecisive weather.

The loose one-size fit will create a slouchy look, so pair with slimline trousers for balance and an insouciant edge. We’ll be adding strappy heels (and probably an umbrella) to wear this chunky sweater about town.

So if you spent your weekend getting soggy, make your way over to theOutnet.com now and feel smug in the perfect mid-season piece (and at a bargain, too).

SuperTrash loop-detailed cable-knit cardigan, £150 £45, available at theOutnet.com. BUY NOW!

0 comment(s)

For autumn/winter 2010, major department store House of Fraser presented their clothes and accessories in different trend-led categories, mixing the labels to give a clearer vision of the kind of image we can expect from the store next season.

The ‘Twilight’ category – whilst appropriately acknowledging the popular teen phenomenon -showed off a gothic approach that will cater for the younger market but also featured some wearable separates that will appeal to many a buyer. Revealing a mainly dark palette, key pieces included a black lace halter-neck dress (reminiscent of Prada, fall 2008) from Pied a Terre and cobweb style pullovers from the store’s new house brand, Label Lab. Throw biker jackets and a particularly lovely bag from Ted Baker and you’ve got a strong, laid-back collection of differing textures to create that romantic, vampy look.

As we perused the ‘Wild Things’ rack we noticed a distinct nod to Topshop‘s brilliant autumn/winter 2010 catwalk, with heavy neutral knits, faux fur and a gorgeous shearling waterfall coat from Therapy. Fluid lines were broken up with a selection of skinny jeans from Linea Weekend and J Brand.

Clothing on the ‘Pantomime’ and ‘Vamp’ rails focussed on polished glamour and party-inspired pieces, achieving a more demure and grown up look. Linea’s navy blue shift and Episode’s vibrant red dress, suggest that velvet will be a continuing trend for next season while exquisite statement jewellery from the likes of Erickson Beamon, Mawi and newcomer Fiona Paxton, prove that bolder is better.

The ‘Utility’ section offered perhaps our favourite selection of clothes; most notably a heavy duty trench and a jumpsuit, both from Label Lab. There’s plenty of leather on show too. Not only in the shape of biker jackets and Burberry-style aviator coats but more sophisticated silhouettes. Linea have produced a leather skirt and Pied a Terre, a gorgeous knee-length, dress in the softest camel-coloured leather.

Handbags were also a highlight throughout, with Patrick Cox’s metallic gold shoulder bag being a particular standout whilst the Michael Michael Kors piece offered a luxurious, slouchy studded number for everyday use. Love Moschino’s chain strap bags hinted more than a little towards Chanel and Lulu Guinness (which House of Fraser also stocks), with its embroidered front being instantly comparable to Lulu Guinness’ shop-front handbags.

0 comment(s)

As one of the UK’s largest luxury online retailers, my-wardrobe.com is always our one-stop designer shop and go-to place for current season collections from a huge roster of big-name designers as well as young emerging talents. So, as you’d imagine, popping down to their S/S10 press preview was a lovely little treat for us.

As we’ve come to expect from such a top e-tailer, my-wardrobe‘s stock is fantastic and their pick of the fash pack for next season certainly doesn’t disappoint.

Whether you’re after girly prom dresses, tough leather, soft tailoring, structured silhouettes, sexy underwear-as-outerwear, sequins and studs , or a mixture of everything , my-wardrobe has it all, with pieces from Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, Dolce & Gabbana, Twenty8Twelve, Sass & Bide, Helmut Lang, Olivia Rubin, Antik Batik, Zhandra Rhodes Shoes, See by Chloe, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel, Supertrash, and handfuls more (including Winter Kate , Nicole Richie’s debut into womenswear).

We wanted to get our hands on everything , literally , but we’ve whittled the collection down to comprise a list of some of our faves to share with you. Feast your eyes on this lovely lot…

Vintage bed jacket by Winter Kate

Patterned maxi dress by Winter Kate

Tassle woven waistcoat by Winter Kate

Charcoal green playsuit by Twenty8Twelve

Pastel bandeau dress by Olivia Rubin

Purple long sleeved dress by Vivienne Westwood Anglomania

Leather chain strap tote by Dolce & Gabbana

Futuristic gradiant print dress by Helmut Lang

Grey chiffon wrap over beaded dress by Richard X

Velvet stud platform by Steven Madden

Black animal print mix dress by Supertrash

Polka dot bikini by Dolce & Gabbana

Fruit print bikini by Dolce & Gabbana

There’s lots more that we’d love to share, but we think that’s enough to whet your appetite for now. Oh, and look out for Zhandra Rhodes’ new collection of shoes which will be making an appearance in a certain Sex and the City sequel movie…

0 comment(s)