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On Trend: Powerful prints to pep up your wardrobe this season

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:04:00 GMT

This season’s powerful prints pep up dresses, jackets and accessories, adding a new dimension to your wardrobe.

On Trend: The colour combinations that will never go out of fashion

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:44:00 GMT

IF THERE’S a colour combination that’s destined to remain at the top of the fashion charts year in year out then it has to be black and white. There’s nothing like a spot of monochrome magic to add instant chic to your wardrobe – summer or winter, this elegant trend works as well in the boardroom as it does in the bar.

Fashion frustration of losing earrings could be a thing of the past

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:58:00 GMT

ONE of the biggest fashion frustrations could well be a thing of the past thanks to a new Birmingham born invention which claims to stop earrings falling out.

Shopping: Marvellous Mini Revival

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:14:00 GMT

HAVE your own Mini adventure by enjoying the ‘60s revival in fashion.

On Trend: Flower power is blooming marvellous

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:21:00 GMT

From delicate nemesia to big and beautiful hydrangeas, who can resist beautiful flowers? Fashion certainly can’t and the high street is blooming with more florals than Chelsea Flower Show.

On Trend: This is a fine time to chill out in style

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:38:00 GMT

After what feels like months of non-stop festivities, there’s nothing like taking your foot off the accelerator and enjoying a few cosy nights in. No parties, no socialising, just simply chilling out and recharging your batteries.

On Trend: My plea to Santa Claus

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:03:00 GMT

Forgive me if this column is slightly self indulgent, but I’ve picked a few high street pieces that I would love to find under the tree this year... and they might just give you inspiration for the fashionista in your life, too...

On Trend: Twinkle like the fairy at top of Christmas tree

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:20:00 GMT

THE party season is in full swing and with less than three weeks until Christmas, there’s no better time of the year to look like a million dollars.

On Trend: No wardrobe is complete without this design classic

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:42:00 GMT

Finding the perfect little black dress is, without doubt, fashion’s Holy Grail.

On Trend: Pile on the bling

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:56:00 GMT

THERE’S nothing like a dash of sparkle to herald the arrival of the party season.

On Trend: Keep toasty with winter woollens

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:09:00 GMT

PRACTICAL may sound dull but it doesn’t mean it can’t be fashionable – and keeping warm in the deep mid-winter is a case in point.

On Trend: Coats help us cover up in the cold

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:01:00 GMT

THE bad news is that Indian summer we experienced earlier this month is well and truly over.

On Trend: Jewels in the crown for new season

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:32:00 GMT

IT IS time to bask in the beauty of jewel-coloured collections. From Diane von Furstenberg and Gucci to Donna Karan and Moschino, this season’s catwalks have been awash with the most stunning tones and now many fashion stores have picked up on these gorgeous gemstone hues.

On Trend: Pick 60s for fashion fixes

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:26:00 GMT

FASHION’S time machine has landed slap bang in the middle of the swinging 60s, as mod chic comes to the fore.

On Trend: You can be a jean genie - whatever your shape

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:02:00 GMT

NO MATTER what our age or shape, we all need at least one pair of perfect jeans – a take-anywhere pair of trousers that can be dressed up with heels and a sexy top for a night on the town or worn with trainers and sweat top for a day around the house.

On Trend: Check back into heritage pattern style

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:10:00 GMT

FASHION channels its inner Audrey Forbes Hamilton this season as it heralds the return of the ever-wearable heritage trend.

On Trend: Get red-hot with attitude this autumn

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:46:00 GMT

SET your style on fire as autumn’s hottest colour comes to the fore.

On Trend: Trenches to suit all kinds of princesses

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:12:00 GMT

THERE’S nothing like a celebrity fashion faux pas and last week it was the turn of the gorgeous Kylie Minogue.

Fashion: New colours for autumn are in store

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:07:00 GMT

AS THE warmer temperatures dictate, the summer is all things bright and beautiful – from shocking fuchsia to juicy tangerine set against a fun and funky backdrop of bold florals and fun prints.

Fashion: Cop a load of cropped top styles

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:19:00 GMT

TAKE a deep breath ladies and prepare to show off those abs as the must-have celebrity fashion steal at the moment is cropped tops.