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.