Although
the temperature is rising in the UK and the snow party is over savvy
fashionistas still refuse to give up their cosy Ugg
Boots so now is the time to be on the look out for reductions
on original Australian
Ugg Boots and other top brand sheepskin boots including
Jumbuck,
Love
from Australia and Emu.
Alpine Snowjoggers
are a must for anyone sloping off piste this Winter.
WAY
OUT WEST
Shop online
at the Focus Fashion Shop for authentic cowboy hats, jeans and cowboy
boots, from well known Western Store specialising
Western Fashion for the whole family including leather chaps as seen
on Victoria Beckam. There is a fantastic selection of shirts, western,
turquoise and rhinestone jewellery, belts and accessories. You can
even buy Western Wedding Attire and Accessories
Cowboy
Boots On Sale. Ariat, Lucchese, Tony Lama, Exotic Skin, Roper,
Lace Up and more. Great Selection at a Great Price.
Cowboy
Hats at Sheplers.com Great Selection of Cowboy Hats. Straw,
Wool, Fur, Outback, Stetson, Resistol and more.
CRAFT
WORKS - Strictly girlie or edgy punk. Customize your favourite pieces
to create your own unique style with clever embellishments and haberdashery.
Haberdashery includes leather craft, beads, buttons, millinery, ribbons,
lace, sequins and tassles. Root around in your wardrobe for that denim
jacket and give it a 2009 update with some metal craft studs.
BEAUTY
AND THE BEACH
Girls in sun dresses, with soft sun-kissed tresses. Summer is here
at last - time to follow the sun. There is a fantastic range of holiday
wear this season. Traditional swimsuits are in back in vogue, however,
it is the iconic bikini that can, for one fleeting moment at least,
make a girl feel like a movie star. Originally created in France in
1946, it was Bridgette Bardot and Hollywood starlets such as Jane
Mansfield, Marliyn Monroe and Raquel Welch who helped raise the racy
profile of the bikini, although nothing can quite compare to the iconic
image of a glistening Ursula Andress emerging from the surf in the
1962 James Bond Film, "Dr. No". Looking a picture of health,
tanned and toned in her now famous white bikini worn with a wide knife
holster belt slung low on the hips. Retro two-pieces from the 50s
and 60s are the must-have styles for the 2006 summer season. Bikinis
with cute ruffle tops and flirty skirts, "Dr. No" style
with belts, buckles and studs. Whites, brights, stripes, animal prints
and black will accentuate a golden tan. In 1960 Brian Hyland was awarded
his first International Gold Record with the number one hit "Itsy,
Bitsy, Teenie, Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini". Polka Dot bikins
are also back in fashion. More
summer must-haves include Colourful Crocs Cayman, those fantastic
jelly sandals loved by celebrities world wide. Great news the range
now includes super ballet pumps. Ugg boots, beloved by British Wags
have now introduced some super crochet versions into the range.
Now
for the history bit: "From the American Heritage Dictionary" 1. A very brief two-piece bathing suit worn by women.
2. Brief underpants that reach to the hips rather than to the waist.
(Fr. Bikini, an atoll in the Marshall Islands) Bikini Atoll- Bikini Atoll is one of the 29 atolls
and five islands that compose the Marshall Islands. These atolls of
the Marshalls are scattered over 357,000 square miles of a lonely
part of the world located north of the equator in the Pacific Ocean.
They help define a geographic area referred to as Micronesia http://www.bikiniatoll.com/history.html "The Bikini Book " by Kelly Killorenprovides
the history of the bikini, recording its progression from the French
beaches in 1946 to the small strings. Packed with hundreds of photographs,
this book is useful for those interested in fashion and the female
form. The
Bikini Book by Kelly Killoren - Buy Now Click
here to find out how to get a perfect bikini body
or Sign up now at
HEALTH
& BEAUTY MATTERS
The long March
into warmer weather, the sun shines but its still cold but it's time to
think about Easter Breaks and Summer style, it's time to think about shedding
those extra layers and those extra pounds. Watch what you eat and work out.
Local leisure centres offer a variety of sport and fitness courses such
as yoga, aerobics, water movement, water aerobics and gym pounding workouts
so don't delay. To get in the mood watch 80s movies like Fame and Flash
Dance, or be inspired by therecent TV show "So you think you can Dance"
if you can't do those tricky dance steps you can certainly buy the work-out
gear. Sweaty Betty are a stylish, aspirational performance brand that balances
serious sport, femininity and lifestyle for today's active woman. The Sweaty
Betty Spring Summer Collectionhas new ranges for
running, workout, yoga, pilates and additional lines for swimming, cycling,
skiing and cool down! Click
here to view the brand new FitFlop summer collection. The
great news is you can still display some winter shimmer as Sports Luxe is
going to be the next big thing. Check out this Nike
stud sequin hoody and original style Adidas lux
silver hoody both new
in at JD Sports. Kickstart
your fitness regime with the latest performance range from Pure
Simple Sport, only at
JD!Shop. Other top sport fashion brands include Nike, Adidas Originals and
Mckenzie. You may also need the "Pump It Up!" Aeroburn Fitness
Workout (MP3 Album) Ministry of Sound Buy Now You
can Sign
up at Weight watchers nowfor FREE when you buy the
3 month plan, a saving of £29.95. (Offer
Expires 28/3/2010. The new Spring/Summer Collections are arriving
in store so we have been finding out about the new designer collections
and collaborations Read all about it on the Focus
Fashion Blogspot
Heart
of Fashion Topshop Designer
Collaborations
Read all about the new Designer Collections featuring Ann-Sofie Back,
Louise Goldin, Richard Nicoll, Ashish, Edit KTZ, Mary Katrantzou &
Jonathan Saunders at the Focus
Fashion Blog
'The Zips'
t-shirt from Debenhams new H! by Henry Holland collection.Buy
Now
Trend
Spotting
No.1
fashionista Victoria Beckham has been pictured lately in gorgeous
elegant headpieces. definately
more edgy than a hat on a special occasion. Hippie hairbands are
definately making a comeback. Elle Macphersen, Misha Barton, Peaches
Geldof and Bat For Lashes' Natasha Khan, have all been spotted wearing
this 70's folk style staple. If you want to make a head turning
statement click
here for alice bands, beaded hairbands and bow.
PRECIOUS
PARTYWEAR Rock
the cocktail party season in jewell tones. If you're not quite sure what
colours fit the brief then be inspired by these vibrant stones Amethyst,
Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire and Topaz. Diamonds are, of course, still
a girls best friend and a pair of stud earings will complete any outfit.
Ruffles, frill and fringe details also feature strongly, tartan and colour
clashing fashion. The LBD is still a must-have for the party season. Black
lace like tartan is another top trend. Style stealing from decades of fashion
fads is now the norm. Dress Mode: 50s corset, 60s shift shaped, 20s drop
waisted, 80s bling and big shoulders all brought bang up to date when worn
with today's funky shoes, belts and boots. No matter what style you will
need a selection thick opaque tights, black, raspberry or graphic designs
and sequin leggings and jeggings worn with killer heels or shoe boots. Time
to wrap up warm as the first chilly nights draw in. Think about creative
wrapping and stylish headgear. Longline knitwear, boyfriend
cardigans, wraps
and ponchos or pashminas
are all available on our online stores. First on your winter wardrobe list
should be a snood, or in other words a big scarf that keeps your neck warm
and is big enough to roll over the head as a hood.
Colour trends: Brights
are still going to be popular this season so watch out for vivid colour
tones cobalt, coral,
orange, tomato, greens, blues, magenta, yellow,
nude and flesh tones.
HAIR
RAISING STYLES - A girl needs a little more on
top for special occasions. If you want to have a totally glamorous look
like celebrities Cheryl Cole, Katie Price and Coleen McLoughlin, there are
some really great versatile hairpieces and hair extensions at Hot Hair including
cute clip-on pony tails, the best selling "Glam" and the mid-length
"Thrill" which is a straight hairpiece blended into loose spiral
curls. Danni
Minogue's new bob on X-Factor has caused quite a stir, you can even make
a startling entrance with a classic party punk "Sugar" bob in
candy floss pink or mauve.! The perfect boots for this style are long Gogo
Boots or Doc Martens. If you can't bear to lose your tumbling tresses or
want to try out Victoria Beckham's new look before you go for the short
sharp cut there is alternative in the cute elfin style "Power"
or if you prefer Agyness Deyn's sassy blonde style try out the "Cassie".
Hot Hair also stock Jessica Simpson & Ken Paves Clip-in Extensions.One
of the best selling items is the hip braded hairband. There are too many
colours & styles to list here so use this link to check out a look that
suits you.
NOW YOU CAN
CHOOSE A HAIRSTYLE TO SUIT YOUR FACEView
your photo or a model with thousands of hairstyles and color combinations
that suit your face, including short, bridal, men's, celebrity and everyday
hairstyles
ViNTAGE
REFLECTIONS -
Celebrities
just love wearing their sunglasses no matter what time of year. A must have
for fashionistas taking hot-spot holidays by the beach or on the piste.
Apart from looking cool they also have a practical use and can shield your
eyes from the sun's rays or ensure you are still looking stylish after a
night flight or in the early morning after a late night. Designer shades
are set to remain the most important accessory for the season so make sure
you have them on your gift wish list this summer. Still cool after all these
years are vintage Ray-ban. Since 1953 Ray-Ban
Wayfarers have been worn by a host of celebrities from the music
and film industry and it is said that even president John F. Kennedy had
a pair. Ray-Ban Wayfarers featured in films like Blues Brothers, Risky Business,
Reservoir Dogs and The Terminator. Fans include Velvet Underground, Tom
Cruise, Bob Dylan, Jack Nicolson, Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Jude Law,
F1 star Jenson Button and Razorlight's Johnny Borrell. They're ultimate
retro, unisex and female celebrities like Sienna Miller, Kirsten, Dunst,
Drew Barrymore, Lily Allen, Rihanna, Fearne Cotton and Kate Moss are also
loving these iconic sunglasses or get some street edge with Ray-ban
Aviators as seen on Kate Hudson, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston,
Keira Knightly, Elle Macpherson. David and Victoria Beckham, Gwyneth Paltrow.
