NEW MAGAZINE OUT SOON

I come back after my little break only to find a new weekly highstreet fashion magazine is coming out, entitled 'LOOK'.
Jam packed with fashion goodness their preview issue was refreshing.
When I look at a fashion mag I want fashion, not adverts dispersed with fashion. Luckily 'LOOK' seems to have hit the nail on the everyday fashion head.
I would appreciate a little less reliance on what the stars are wearing for fashion direction, as there are other places to look e.g. on the high end catwalks. I am a little sick of looking at the celebrities and finding out what they wear at breakfast and where they walk their dog.

I thought that they could have left out the informative and intellectual stories. Not that I'm not interested in the news but I would read a different magazine or paper for that kind of story. What I want from a weekly fashion magazine is pure fashion.

'Looks' feature on skinny and straight leg jeans could have been better. They showed pictures of some nice jeans but they didn't specify if a particular make was better for a certain body shape or if they were stretch. 'How to wear them' should have also included who should wear which designs.

Overall this magazine will be great for keeping your finger on the fast moving highstreet fashion pace. If they continue to pack their magazine each week with just as many high street, trends bargains and new looks, then I'm sure it will be a big hit with anyone with an interest in fashion.

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.