When rifling through the spectacular offerings at vintage fashion store Reign on Oxford's Cowley Road, I realised that the once definitive boundaries between style and savings have now been conveniently blurred and that a limited budget was no barrier to achieving top to toe glamour. From a silver dress that invoked the glory days of the 1920s flapper, to the baby pink pleated skirt and cream cardi combo that screams tennis chic, every outfit du mode is yours for the taking at prices that would put the high street to shame.
Delving into the depths of your wash basket in the hope last year's item
of the moment will make a timely reappearance is not something any of
us want to admit doing and, thankfully, there are a number of creative
ways to upgrade your
fashion status to 'catwalk cool'. Here's how:
By Clodagh Foelster
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9 months ago
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OK, let's be honest...who doesn't? Women want their own bodies to look like one and men want a woman with a body resembling them. I am, of course, talking about the Victoria's Secret Angels, hot on the heels of the debut shop opening just around the corner from the Olympic Stadium (and just in time for the opening of the Olympics). So, while very few of us will ever reach the physical perfection of these glamourous women, at least we can now wear the stylishly affordable lingerie without having to fund a trip to the US to do so!
Of course, as none of us are Gisele Bundchen or Adriana Lima, just because we can buy certain lingerie doesn't mean we should! While
the flimsiest straps of material can look stunning on their
almost-perfect bums, the rest of us could be cutting it a bit close -
literally! Remember, these models are paid to look beautiful and to make
clothes (or in this case lingerie) look amazing. In the same way that
not many of us would wear the eye-popping masterpieces we see making
their way down the catwalk every Fashion Week until they've been
adjusted to more wearable styles, the same can be said for lingerie.
By Clodagh Foelster
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10 months ago
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Summer events are the perfect time for social butterflies to stretch their wings and make the most of the multitude of events on offer. From a glass or two of Pimms on the lawn of a garden party to an impromptu summer BBQ, each occasion is a chance to show off the crème de la crème of your 'fashionista' wardrobe and reveal yourself at your seasonal best. Here's a guide to what to wear when:
By MaterialGirlGuest Blogger
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11 months ago
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Fashion comes and fashion goes but it seems that no-one told the Duchess of Cambridge as she becomes the first first person ever to top the list of the fashion industry's most powerful buzzwords for two consecutive years.
The list is compiled using a combination of data from the internet,
blogs and the top 75,000 online and printed media outlets worldwide. The
oly other person to come close to topping the list twice was Lady Gaga
who took first and second places in 2010 and 2011.
By Clodagh Foelster
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a year ago
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Earlier this week, an interesting article came out in
The Daily Mail. US television star Christina Hendricks was quoted as saying that it was almost impossible to find a designer willing to loan or even make her a dress for the Emmy Awards. Miss Hendricks is considered to be one of the most stunningly beautiful stars in Hollywood at the moment yet designers weren't willing to work with her. The reason; unlike most models and contemporary actors, Christina isn't missing any curves. She has very real, very large breasts, a small waist and a full, round bum. She is every bit a woman's woman and that is too much for people who prefer to dress metal poles. Thankfully, Zac Posen, whom I have long loved, stepped in to save the day creating a lilac and feather daydream for this lovely lady.
By klett3
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a year ago
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We all love summer, not least because it allows us to wear softer, lighter and more flattering clothes. As usual, this summer has welcomed in a wave of sheer fabrics, seemingly effortlessly chic and easy to wear. Not, it seems, for everyone. We give you some ideas on how to wear the summer's softest fabrics and how not to wear them.
By Clodagh Foelster
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a year ago
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