Jenny Packham causes a stir in Bond

Jenny Packham has designed the most wanted dress for the new Bond film, Casino Royale. Worn by the actress Caterina Murino the coral full length cowl neck silk dress has created a huge stir all over the globe. Apparently Jenny’s headquarter phones have been ringing off the hook. I love it, any girls dream stocking filler!

Contact the Packham team for more details, phone numbers can be found on her website

It's all about the LBD

I thought I liked the Givenchy Little Black Dress worn by Breakfast at Tiffany's Star Audrey Hepburn but there is obviously someone out there with a somewhat larger wallet and desire for it than me!
An anonymous telephone bidder has bid and won the dress for £410,000. What an expensive dress!

Fashion Storage: Clear space for more clothes!

I have lots of clothes and my wardrobe is just not big enough. Anyone else with the same problem? Well I discovered today a company in Toronto USA called Store Your Stuff which takes away your clothes and then can return them within tewnty four hours. Perfect to store those party dresses and shoes clogging up your wardrobe space. A bit like big yellow storage but with less effort on the customer's part and they keep your clothes in specially designed clothing stroage areas. I wonder if this will kick off over here, keep your eyes open.

Sample Sales, Sample Sales, Sample Sales

Treat yourself with something special for xmas. If you've never been to a sample sale before your in for a treat. They can be really good. You can get pieces that no one else will have or designer pieces at knock down prices. But be warned there sometimes is a lot of crap. You might find not very well made things that were tried out and rejected or pieces that are so small your big toe wouldn't venture in! Just don't buy something you have to fix or have no idea how to fix. Make sure you try it on there are no refunds or exchanges. It might stay in your wardrobe for a long time. That one off, spur of the moment bargin could turn into a wardrobe skeleton.
It is worth going to have a look though.
Orla Kiely has a sample sale of bags, accessories and ready-to-wear at the Old Truman Brewery on Thurs 7th of Dec to Sun 10th Dec. Phone 02078190159 for details or vist www.orlakiely.com

True Religion Jeans have a showroom sample sale from the 7th to the 10th of Dec. This is located at Area 142-29 Charlotte Road EC2A. Call 02077392409 for more details.

Silk Fabrics For Sale

Tomorrow you don't want to miss out on a FABRIC SALE.
You'll be able to get some bargains and discontinued fabrics at Henry Bertrand's tomorrow. Don't miss out on this opportunity.
Phone them first to avoid dissapointment.

Girls Like Shopping is Science Fact!

We know girls like shopping and now it is a scientific fact as well! Researchers polled 3,000 women and came up with some statistics. In Britain women throughout their lives spend on average eight years shopping. Some admitted to making around 301 shopping trips a year.

Looking Back For Future Inspiration

For lovers of fashion you can't beat a look into history for inspiration. The Museum of Costume in Bath have two interesting exhibitions on at the moment. The Nureyev Style ends on the 11th of Feb '07 and displays the ballet costumes and textiles.
The Pocket Exhibition ends on the 2nd of Sep '07, showing a wide display of historical pockets.

Roam free from December the 2nd

On Saturday the 2nd of December Oxford Street will be traffic free so you can roam around in a xmas dream. To top it off if you visit shops (from 11am) such as Gap, House of Fraser or Penhaligon's you'll be treated to complementory manicures or beauty makeovers. What a great day out!

Keep those knees warm

I have so many difficulties with tights.... the crotch can be too low or too tight or the legs are too long etc, etc.. But I bought some tights recently (as it was about time I invested in some new ones!) and I was really suprised. A quick last minute purchase for a night out has led me too some great tights!
Try Fred and Florence at Tesco for a pack of 3 Opaque black tights (40 denier) at £3.50. Apparently they have a temperature control finish that keeps you warm when your cold and vice versa. I just thought they felt very smooth, soft with a nice sheen. Not your thick Granny tights! I bought medium but they came in small, large and xtra large.

What are we going to do tonight Paul?......

What are we going to do tonight Paul?...... We are going to take over the world!
The British Fashion icon Paul Smith is taking over the fashion planet by launching stores in New York's Soho, Rive Driote district of Paris and Moscow's Red Square. From there he will be moving onto New Delhi, Istanbul and Beirut in 2008. Wow!

This Season's Styles

Don't forget this season to buy key pieces bubble shaped skirts, chunky knit jumpers, knitted dresses, leggings, Naval inspired jackets, Straight wide leg trousers and skinny trousers.
Layer up and wear greys, reds and anything silver or gold that sparkles! You can't go wrong there's something for every one. Keep looking and I will let you know what's new to buy in the shops.

Celia Bertwell is back

Celia Bertwell's 2nd collaboration collection with Topshop goes on sale today. After the queues last time you better go and grab what you can ASAP!

Boudicca makes a guest appearance

Boudicca has been invited to be a guest member of the Chambre Syndicale at Haute Couture Week. The dates of this week are 22-25th January. So watch this space for reports and pictures of this show.

The 11th Wonder of the world!

Wonderbra have created something every girl has ever dreamed of, at least me anyway.
A bra that can be worn 100 ways. The Multi Plunge Bra has straps that can be moved around the edges of the cups to match any dress you have ever owned! It is now available Nationwide in black for the small cost of £26. Imagine how much use you'll get out of it, lets hope they bring it out in more colours. This will definitely be on my xmas list.

Calling all Fashion Students wanting remnants and samples.

However horrible the experience is normally, now is the time to visit Berwick Street. Off of Berwick Street you will find Broadwick Silks and they currently have a lot of remnants and samples for sale in their basement. At last something for the students!
This is their address:
9-11 Broadwick Street, London , W1F 0DB

The 90 year old's gone Window Shopping

If you hadn't noticed London is celebrating Vogue's 90th Birthday!

Wow I wish I got this treatment on my birthdays. Take a wander down the London Streets and you will see windows filled with fashion and cake, shoes and birthday messages. What more could a girl want. All they need to do now is light the candles, just not near her party dress! The other night they also had a huge party with everyone in the industry from Mario Testino to new designers.
New designer Roksander Ilincic went along and wore a black dress with a silver puffy hem, she was still deciding which dress right up till the last hour!


Happy Birthday Vogue, I look forward to the 100 year party!

Fashion Students Help!!

If you are a London Fashion student this is where to come for tips and advice. Find out where to go for this or that. What to look out for. There are plenty of people out there who just want to rip you off! So go to Insider Tips and post your comments/requests and I'll try and help.