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Snatch a satchel

Nao — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 18:37:51 +0000

The it-bag is over or so the fashion world says, this means no flashy name tags on bags but it doesn’t mean that there isn’t a bag everyone wants to have. This Fall it looks like it’s going to be the Proenza Schouler PS11 – this understaded satchel bag is stylish, sexy and spacious enough for all your stuff, however with a price tag of around £1,500 it does have its downsides!

Well rest easy, you won’t have to take out another mortgage to have the ideal handbag for the Autumn/Winter season, the British high street has risen to the challenge set by these edgy designers and you can find funky, stylish satchel bags at almost all shops for the new season, indeed you can even find them on the internet and have your understated ‘designer’ item delivered to your door. Remember that the new ‘it’ bag is all about the style and not about the label. For the ideal choice, I would go with something that’s not on every high street so avoid Topshop, New Look and the like (although they have some great ones in if you want the easy option!) but go for Nica (available at Debenhams), AllSaints or Urban Outfitters so you can get your hands on something that everyone else isn’t carrying! Happy searching

Sun Seekers

Nao — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:25:07 +0000

See, I told you those shorts would come in handy eventually! Now that the sunshine is out and the sport season is upon us, sunglasses are not only the ultimate style accessory they are also great for protecting your eyes from the sun when you are going for that Venus Williams serve on the tennis court. The question I always struggle with is whether to invest in a timelessly stylish designer pair which will last me a few years or give in to my urge to follow current trends. The answer is simple, do both! Firstly, invest in a great pair of designer sunnies, these will set you back anything from £150 to £700 depending on how extravagant you are feeling. Remember though, these are for keeps! So look for classic styles and a shape that will suit your face, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols have excellent selections and assistants who will help you pick the right pair. These are great as a staple for you wardrobe for winter sun, driving, skiing and that cheeky February holiday you know you’ll probably be taking!

The next thing to do is to buy a couple of trendy pairs that you can use for everyday wear and to trendy-up an outfit, this season I love these blue ones from M&S, hard to place (they could easily be designer) and really cheap! These ones from Gap are also great and will add a touch of 70s glamour to any outfit.

Have fun and enjoy the sun!

Left £9.50 Marks and Spencer, Right £19.50 Gap

Put a spring in your step

Nao — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:49:35 +0000

Lately I’ve been feeling very impatient for spring, the weather is definitely getting better but it’s really not up to what the spring/summer collections in the shops are advertising, short jumpsuits and vest tops– seriously?! It’s still below 10 Celsius out there! But I have found the solution to this dilemma and it comes in the shape of the new L’Occitane Wild Cherry eau de toilette, at £27.00 a bottle, it’ll make you feel like you are bringing the lovely spring weather with you however chilly it is outside! And it comes in the pettiest packaging!

Add to this lovely scent some funky colourful accessories, like this brilliant abstract print scarf from Matalan (a bargain at £2.50!) and I guarantee that your mood will be sunny and warm until the weather catches up with it!