London Fashion Week SS17 Day Two Outfit

Knowing it was going to be a long day and evening full of fashion shows and events, my outfit for the second day of London Fashion Week had to see me through from morning to night.

Mixing and clashing patterns was again the fashion theme with a bold graphic stripe dress from Principles by Ben de Lisi, Debenhams, a floral silky bomber jacket from New Look and leopard print handbag from Hotter.

Chelsea Bag in black leather with leopard print front from Hotter. Price £85

http://www.hotter.com/gb/en/Accessories/viewallaccessorieswomens/chelsea-purse

Accessorized wth a vintage inspired necklace from Jacques Vert. and this fabric season's must have for footwear - the velvet shoe.

Russell & Bromley velvet sneakers in Bordeaux red felt like slippers! so good for a long day and night out at London Fashion Week  Price £145.00

http://www.russellandbromley.co.uk/sneakers/sneak-peek/invt/104815

On the front row at the Ollari Show with the talented make up artist Jonas Oliver http://jonasoliver.com/

Ollari's latest collection called 'The Tulum Desert' is an array of saturated candy colours, indigenous beadwork and bold tropical patterns - perfect for the hot summer! Held at the Amba Charing Cross hotel in association with Fashion International.

Video of the finale:

Finishing of the evening at the Weleda fashion party at the stunning One Belgravia. Weleda  were celebrating the 90 years anniversary of their iconic Skin Food.

Principles by Ben De Lisi SS16 Jewellery Collection

High summer glamour is the inspiration behind this catwalk inspired collection for Spring/Summer 16 from Principles By Ben De Lisi.

The beautiful theme of 'Riviera glamour showcases polished gold and rhodium fashion forward statement pieces with a palette of blues, greens reds. Semi-precious and marble effect stones embellish on trend open bangles, multi row necklaces and updates long profile pieces, creating a contemporary look to a polished piece. Rhodium azures display a nautical theme with embellished cluster necklaces and chunky multi row beading, creating the perfect accessory for warm summers evening. Inspired art deco jewellery with a rich colour pallet of golds, jet black, pinks and greys, feature heavily in this collection.
Available from Debenhams

Direct link to Ben di Lisi jewellery

Exclusive Launch of Make Up For Ever at Debenhams

Direct link:

Make Up For Ever

London Collections:Men AW15 - Day Two Outfit

Day two I decided to go all cosy with a plum coloured poncho from Debenhams

Accessorised with statement pearl necklace from F&F

Keeping up the fluffiness with an oversized pompom key ring in ink blue from Jigsaw £19

http://www.jigsaw-online.com/products/pom-pom-keyring-9785

Knitted midi skirt is also from Debenhams. Was £45 now £13.50!!!

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_007020342635_-1

Biker boots are always great for comfort and style! These Patton V Rigger from GStarRaw also have a warm fleecy lining. Were £125 now £75

https://www.g-star.com/en_gb/product/women/shoes/53.142.41860.098.F000

At the end of a full day of catwalk shows and presentations it was time to relax and have fun at the Thomas Pink AW15 evening event. Met the gorgeous Hugo Taylor ( Made In Chelsea fame).

Even the models were having fun at the Thomas Pink event 

Sneak Peek at Debenhams SS15 Accessories

Here's some of the highlights from the accessories shown at Debenhams SS15 press day

H! by Henry Holland - The Popcorn bag. Perfect for that date to the cinema.

Direct link to H! by Henry Holland handbags

In the pink is Star by Julien Macdonald. Functional structured bags that don't take themselves too seriously! In feminine soft pink with a strong hint of animal magnetism.

Direct link to Star by Julien Macdonald handbags

Going dotty over Floozie by French Frost. Spot on for choice!

Direct link for Floozie by French Frost handbags

Floozie also goes Fresh as a Daisy - great bags for springtime

On Cloud 9 with J by Jasper Conran summer sandals. Sky blue embellished flat sandals at the back and water print block heeled sandals at the front.

Direct link to Jasper Conran footwear

www.debenhams.com

Sneak Peek at Debenhams SS15 Collection

Debenhams SS15 press day was an wealth of clothes and accessories. Check out some of the highlights.
Designers at Debenhams SS15 included:

Pearce II Fionda

Bodice  heavily embellished with flower appliques and sequins whilst the chiffon skirt has a scattering of flowers and sequins. Price £165

Direct link to Pearce II Fionda at Debenhams

No 1 Jenny Packham

With a nod to the 30s glamour this sequined gown has a touch of the Silver Screen . Art Deco design on the shoulders. Price £199

Direct link to No 1 Jenny Packham at Debenhams

Rocha John Rocha

Monochrome and dropped waist -this dress can transition from day to night. Price £89

http://www.debenhams.com/designers/john-rocha

Principles By Ben de Lisi

Kimono style white Jacket £35 with on trend black culottes £38

Direct link to Principles by Ben de Lisi at Debenhams

Betty Jackson Black

Also with Japanese influence, floral dress with wide Obi belt £49. Teamed with loose black jacket £80.

Edition Range: Preen

Again the Japanese influence with Preen's kimono style vintage floral prints. Price £75

http://www.debenhams.com/designers/betty-jackson

Butterfly by Matthew Williamson

Keeping up the heat is this tropical print maxi in orange and lemon £90

http://www.debenhams.com/designers/matthew-williamson

Debenhams own brands included:

Mantaray

Mantaray is a brand of cool cottons and relaxed style so it does the Bohemian 70s so well. White dress £69 with denim jacket £38

http://www.debenhams.com/mantaray

Red Herring

Debenhams young brand also goes for the on trend 70s look with embroidered blouse £26, military marching band style jacket £45 and jeans £28

http://www.debenhams.com/red-herring

www.debenhams.com

Debenhams Beauty Christmas Press Day

Christmas is coming so it's time to see what's new in beauty for the festive season. The Debenhams Xmas beauty press event was like an Aladdin's cave of beauty products. Here are a few festive treats which will be out very soon:

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Eau de Parfum gift set exclusive to Debenhams at £48

Link to Debenhams Viva La Juicy

Benefit bring out the Candy Coated Countdown advent calendar. £60 exclusive to Debenhams.
 Also exclusive is their Cutie Cravings at £29.50

Link to Benefit gift sets

Other Debenhams exclusives are the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Limited Edition set at £32 (above) and and L'Occitane Shea Butter Pampering Collection at £29 (below).

Link to Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream

Link to L'Occitane

SteamCream have brought out a choice of Limited Edition Christmas tins. Which one will you choose? Link to SteamCream

O.P.I. get cute with the Coco Cola polar bear.  They even have a Coco Cola Red shade!

Link to O.P.I

www.debenhams.com

Faith (Footwear) is 50!

To celebrate Faith Shoes 50th anniversary, Debenhams press office put on a little bloggers event.

The Star of the party was Faith's 50th Anniversary Suede Court Shoe with it's plated ankle cuff creating a statement. Price £62
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_053010368260_-1

Shoes were displayed suspended from silver and gold balloon . Above are a few shoes from Faith's AW14 collection 'and below a a sneak peek at their SS15 range- due out early next year!

Happy Birthday Faith Shoes !!

http://www.debenhams.com/women/faith?DM_PersistentCookieCreated=true

Christmas in July at Debenhams

A hot sunny day in July is probably not the ideal time to celebrate all things Christmas, but Debenhams pulled it off with a snow making machine and two Xmas trees at the entrance of their Christmas in July press event.

Inside was a snow covered catwalk row of sparkling and glamorous party dresses. At the front is a blue sequin dress from Debut with Rocha John Rocha black sequin dress and faux fur coat in the background.

Sparkling in festive colours of red and green are: No 1 Jenny Packham sequin dress in a deep mulled wine shade and Star by Julien Macdonald sequin dress and faux fur stole in Xmas green

Going for Gold is this dazzling top and skirt from Star by Julien MacDonald and a shimmering metallic gown from Principles by Ben de Lisi.

The LBD gets a Xmas makeover: J by Jasper Conran flock spot dress and Principles by Ben di Lisi black and gold dress with bow belt.

Must have Xmas accessories included the faux fur scarf, statement necklace and brightly coloured handbag.

And don't forget the obligatory Xmas jumpers - you'd be crackers not to!

All available soon from www.debenhams.com

Todd Lynn designs collection of handbags for Debenhams

Debenhams has today announcied the extension of Todd Lynn’s Edition Womenswear range into a covetable collection of handbags.

Todd Lynn, who has dressed music legends including Mick Jagger, Beyoncé, and The Klaxons, in his signature androgynous design style, will launch an exclusive range of handbags for Edition at Debenhams in Autumn/Winter 2014.
The new collection strikes a balance between luxury leather and beautiful investment pieces, yet is priced for the high street - enabling customers to acquire a ‘must-have’ item from one of the most sought after designers from London Fashion Week.
With ‘sartorial rebellion’ inspiring the formal element of the new collection, with ‘grunge luxe’ making up the more casual look, the range consists of 12 individual styles, featuring oversized lutches, totes and backpacks in a mutted palette.
 The Todd Lynn Edition handbag collection will launch in Debenhams stores and online in September 2014, priced between £75 to £175.
 www.debenhams.com