INTERVIEW - Sian Meades of Domestic Sluttery

I am always looking to support other bloggers and web business owners, not only that, I am interested in their approach to style. Sian Meades has answered some questions below to give us an insight into her style world.

Photo Credit: Natalie Ujuk - kujunu on Flickr

Tell us about yourself:
I'm a freelance writer and blogger. I'm editor of the interiors and lifestyle blog Domestic Sluttery - the home and lifestyle blog for women who have better things to do.

Describe your personal style:
Quirky classic. I love simple pieces, but then I'll jazz them up with a great pair of earrings or bright coloured shoes. I don't really like black shoes. They're too dull. I tend to wear retro things, and like my clothes quite fitted. I don't go in for trends that I'll get bored of after a few weeks. I also never wear flat shoes, so even if I'm just working from home, I tend to look quite dressed up. I don't feel like I'm ready for a night out if I haven't put on a dress and some sparkle!

What are your wardrobe staples?
My collection of little 60s dresses. I live in them. In fact, it's rare I'm not in a dress. I'm all about the high heels and a pretty dress. You don't need much else.

What inspires you?
Anything from vintage fashion, to theatre. Old films are good for inspiration as well. I love seeing a quirky piece of jewellery that shouldn't work with an outfit but totally does. I try and do that with my accessories. If they look different, and look like they shouldn't match, then I'll throw them together and it usually works.

Who is your fashion muse?
I don't really have one. I think Anne Hathaway looks stunning, and I can swoon over photos of old movie stars forever. Anything glam gets me excited.


What is your favourite purchase of all time?
The blue vintage dress in the photo (above). I bought it from Armstrong's in Edinburgh. Easily the best vintage shop I've been to. The zip needed repairing when I bought it and we had to sew me into it so I could wear it that evening! But it was worth every penny and has now been repaired properly. It's my go-to vintage outfit and is such an unusual shape and fabric. I also picked up an Armani jacket from Bang Bang a couple of weeks ago for £60. It's pretty lovely and I've worn it every day since. Bargain.

What has been your biggest splurge?
The tawny vintage coat in the photo (top of page). It was £160 but worth every penny. I bought at a vintage fashion event in Crystal Palace. I was a little tipsy on bubbly. Bubbly and shopping is a very sneaky plan indeed! But I adore it. It's easily the most glamourous thing I own and makes me feel like a film star each time I wear it.

What's your daily beauty routine?
I'm actually rubbish with lotions and potions. I try and remember to use them, but it doesn't really happen. But I do use shower products from The White Company every day so I know my skin is getting looked after! I work from home, so most days my skin is free from make-up. Until I leave the house in a mad dash and have to do it on the train. I'm never without blusher or a decent mascara. I also wear Rimmel's Vinyl lip gloss in Snog all the time. It works as a lip balm, stays put for ages and is the perfect colour for me. I usually wear Jean Paul Gaultier Classique perfume too.


What jewellery do you never take off?
I always wear a silver ring with a blue quartz stone that I made a couple of years ago. I have collections of vintage and Victorian pieces so I'm always wearing something unusual. I make my own jewellery now (see photo above) and I'm working on opening an Etsy shop! I'd much rather customise something and make it my own, rather than buy something from a high street shop.

Thanks go to Sian for answering my probing, style questions. If you have a few minutes be sure to visit Domestic Sluttery as it really is a delight to browse, and I often get stuck there going from post to post.

If you want to answer these questions and have your blog featured on The Style PA, please email jenny@thestylepa.com

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FASHION - Vintage Treats in Leeds

This post is guest written by Abbie Hayden (who blogs at All About Abbie), a lover of polka dots who just so happens to be my little sister.


'For all you Style PA followers in Yorkshire… or visitors to Yorkshire, be sure to visit Leeds for some shopping delights. If you head down near the corn exchange there are a nice selection of vintage shops where you will be sure to grab yourself a bargain, and something unique and original – makes a change in our Primark led world where everyone seems to be wearing the same thing!


If you head down County Arcade, make sure you pop into Rose and Co, it’s a beautiful little boutique; the upstairs is restored into a Victorian styled apothecary shop: selling handmade and hand-wrapped soaps, balms, candles, lotions and potions, each being packaged in traditional tins, jars and French glass bottles. They also have unusual gifts and some really lovely and quirky home goods, like this lovely polka dot picnic basket (shown below).


But… you have to go downstairs to fully appreciate this shop. They stock vintage revival dresses made by Stop Staring and Pin-up Girl. Both of these are American based companies, and Rose and Co have very kindly brought their fashions across the Atlantic to our doorstop. The dresses range from £30-£100 and they stock sizes 8-24 so there really is no reason why you shouldn’t treat yourself to a little vintage outfit. They also stock some really gorgeous lingerie by Sista-shei and So-Shei, and What Katie Did: some really fantastic faux vintage lingerie and hosiery designers. So if you are looking for a beautiful vintage girdle, bullet bra or corset, look no further!


Whether you are looking for a nice summer dress, a glamorous vintage party dress, or even outfits for your burlesque troupe, Rose and Co really have it all, with style, individuality and most important of all, affordability!'

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NEWS - Rare Blue Diamond to be Auctioned

Most girls would not turn down the opportunity to own a massive diamond, but this one is more special than usual. The blue diamond is worth between 3.9 and 5.7 million pounds. Certainly more than I will ever afford to spend on a ring, or in fact, would ever want to. I would feel nervous wearing a ring that cost a fraction of the price in case I lost it. I imagine the new owner will be insuring it straight away.

The flawless, rare diamond goes on sale in May at Sotheby's and is expected to reach a record price per carat. Its high value owes partly to the fact that blue diamonds occur very infrequently. The blue colour appears when in contact with the chemical Boron. The gem came from the Cullinan Mine in South Africa, the same mine that produced the 530 carat Great Star of Africa diamond, which is set in the Crown Jewels.

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STYLE - Another Bargain Pair of Shoes

Ok, so there is no perspex heel, but these shoes are just a tad 'stripper' right? But regardless, I love them. The patent red teamed with the cream heel even fits with nautical trends. I think worn with flared jeans and a navy blazer these would work - do you agree? Perhaps part of the reason I love them so much is because they cost £3 in the Oasis outlet. I am a sucker for a bargain!

Nautical is the trend that never really goes out of fashion. Sure, it may come back in a different guise each season, but you won't go too far wrong by theming your look in this way, especially in summer.

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SHOPPING - This Week's Purchases

This week I have had a bit more time than usual, so it has been really nice to go out and browse the shops at my leisure. I was not really looking for anything in particular, just for things to jump out and say 'buy me'. There are a few flea markets and vintage shops near where I live so they were my first stops. I very nearly bought a bright pink, 1960's pill box hat. But it didn't look quite right. You have to feel comfortable and confident wearing a hat or it just won't work.

I spotted the two pretty brooches shown above in a flea market and snapped them up. I like attaching brooches to necklaces which gives them a fresh look, and makes them a bit quirkier too. Remember, you don't have to use things for the purpose intended. Attach brooches to hats, bags, other jewellery or even use to hold the straps of a dress behind the neck when they are too long.


Here is an old image of me wearing a brooch to pin the straps of my dress together at the back. Saved me getting my sewing kit out!

I had also been looking for something that was a bit like a fascinator, but not too 'wedding'. Lucky for me that Primark currently have this cute black flower and netting head band which is ideal. It can be worn with the net at the front or back, and I think it would look great worked into an up-do. May have to experiment with it... just £1.50 by the way!


Next on the agenda was a dress. Something bright and cheerful was what I was after, and that is exactly what I found at Dorothy Perkins. I am on a bit of a budget at the moment, so picked this bright jacquard shift up in the sale for £20, reduced from £40. It may still be available, check here. Hurrah!


And last but not least, probably the biggest bargain of the entire week. A hot pink pencil skirt... This cost a mere £1.75 in a charity shop. The hue is spot-on eighties pink and I am going to feel just like Sue Ellen from 'Don't tell mom the babysitter's dead' when I wear it. Pictures on a later post I think.

What have you all been buying this week?

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MOST WANTED - Top Selling Designer Dress at Debenhams

Sources tell me that a £60 animal print designer dress has become Debenhams’ fastest ever selling garment – even before it goes on sale. The entire 1000 strong stock of the leopard print one shouldered number has already been pre-ordered on the fashion store’s shopping website - and other people are on a rapidly growing waiting list, anticipating new supplies.

Karen Peacock, Debenhams' director of design explains "We’re seeing the emergence of recession chic. Even the wealthy are watching their pennies – but still want to look good. We strongly suspect that many will be using our £60 dress to impress their haute couture fashion conscious friends."

So is this THE dress of 2009? Demand for the Debenhams Star by Julien MacDonald outfit, soared after it was unveiled to the fashion glitterati and press community who have been clambering over themselves to secure it for their fashion pages.

Debenhams reassures us that although current stocks have sold out, and a substantial proportion of new stock has already been pre-allocated, it was confident that another 1000 dresses will reach stores in time for the official May 18 launch.

Want to get your hands on one? Visit Debenhams.com. Also, do let me know in the comments section below what you think of the dress...

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STYLE - The Big Dress Fest at TK Maxx

TK Maxx is currently running a fab spring dress sale, The Big Dress Fest - with 60% off many of their gorgeous gowns. The brand has a great range of formal wear all year round, but with prices dropping this low it really is time to go out and grab a bargain. Perhaps you are attending a wedding soon, have a prom to go to or maybe you just like to look like a starlet at any opportunity? To shop the extensive range of reduced dresses visit The Big Dress Fest. I love browsing the store as I always find something a little bit different, not to mention at reasonable prices.

To celebrate this event, TK Maxx also took two bloggers, Anna of The Style Diet and Gemma of Catwalk Queen, shopping and for a gorgeous makeover to find new summer dresses. Both bloggers chose bold print dresses for their photo shoot which took place at a retro diner. If you haven't visited the girl's blogs already then I highly recommend that you do, just click on their names above to see the posts they wrote about their shopping experiences and for more images. Here is a video showing what Anna got up to while browsing the High Street Kensington store...

And as if all that wasn't enough, TK Maxx is also running a competition to win a £250 personal shopping experience. For more details and to enter click here.

So when you get into the store, what should you be looking to buy for a stylish summer ensemble? I would go for something bright, and look for floral or tribal details. Steer clear of play-it-safe black and take advantage of the offer to try something a bit more daring. Eighties prints are great at the moment, especially teamed with patent accessories, or clashing jewellery. Be brave!

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TREND - It's all About Printed Denim?

Fearne Cotton is often spotted in printed denim, and like patterned tights have been all winter, it seems to be a trend on the up. Leopard, floral or folk; plain denim just isn't as high on the fashionista's wish list at the moment. This look works better on skinny or straight legged jeans rather than anything flared or baggy and ASOS is championing printed 'jeggings' as the hottest leg wear this season, read on for more about those.

Printed denim by The Style PA

Shown below are the much sought after flower 'jeggings' by ASOS. I know that my curvy thighs would not look quite right in them, but if you having a leaner, longer leg perhaps they will look great on you. When I was about 9, my best friend's mum had a pair just like them. Shows how those trends just keep on coming back around.

Printed Jeggings - ASOS - £30

If you are wearing printed denim, I think it is important to keep a neutral base by wearing a top in a solid colour. I love clashing, but because of the sheer amount of patterned fabric involved with wearing trousers like these, clashing should be kept to the accessories; perhaps a scarf or headband. These jeans can work to enhance your inner rock chick or girly girl. It all depends on the print you choose and how you wear them.

If all this talk of 'jeggings' has you confused you are not alone, this is a pretty new term and not everyone in the fashion world is convinced, including me. Those at The Fashion Police blog were quite unimpressed, read what they had to say about this new breed of leggings here.

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WEBSITE - The OUTNET Outlet

So at last it is here. The Outnet opened for business today, and through a sea of emails I spotted the one from NET-A-PORTER straight away. This new website is a one-stop-shop for discounted designer clobber, and I already see several items that celebrities have been photographed in. The garments are good quality and still pretty on-trend. It is exciting to see some of those huge discounts too, 60-70% on a lot of items.

Visit today by heading to www.theoutnet.com Over 150,000 fashionistas signed up to the email mailing list before the launch so you may have some competition for the best bargains if you don't hurry.

There are plenty of summery bits on the site from a multitude of designers. Here are a couple of things I was instantly drawn to which sit at the lower end of the price range...

Lela Rose Embellished shift dress - £575.49 (40% off)



Zac Posen Polka dot wrap dress - £374.36 (70% off)

Chloé Large Paddington Capsule tote - £397.60 (60% off)
NOW SOLD OUT

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NEWS - Apply for NEWGEN Sponsorship

NEWGEN is a sponsorship scheme set up by the British Fashion Council (BFC) to support the emerging generation of British fashion designers. Launched in 1993, it has been conceived to promote upcoming fashion designers and acts as a showcase promoting British design talent. It can also help form connections with key members of the press and buyers worldwide. The scheme is currently supported and sponsored by Topshop.

As well as financial support each season, Recipients of BFC NEWGEN show sponsorship receive a free stand at the London Fashion Week Exhibition. And help doesn't stop there, the BFC aims to give NEWGEN sponsorship for three seasons.

Former NEWGEN sponsored designers include Alexander McQueen, Clements Ribeiro, Matthew Williamson, Julien Macdonald and Sophia Kokosalaki.

If you would like to enter for Spring/Summer 2010, visit the London Fashion Week website.

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TRENDS - Designer Cosmetics Brighten Up

If the catwalks are the place to look, then bright and tropical make-up is the way to go this summer. The cosmetic ranges seem even more colourful than normal, and rather than just wear one or two colours at a time, we are seeing a rainbow on every eyelid. I am a real fan of this look; it reminds me of when I used to experiment as a teenager. The YSL image above is reflective of a 9 item range in rainbow hues starting at £19 a piece, which is available at YSL counters across the country.
Vogue recently reported on Dolce & Gabbana's new cosmetic collection comprising of 11 pieces. This again sees a bright colour focus and is advertised by the lovely Scarlet Johansson. The above compact, in a luxurious gold casing, will be available to buy at Selfridges. (Hint, hint - if anyone loves me they will buy me this).

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DETAIL - Draped Fabrics

Draping by The Style PA

Draped fabrics can be a hit or miss look sometimes. We want to appear well put together and not like we just threw on our bed sheets. The high street right now really has the look down, but still the designers did it better. Max Azira and Louis Vuitton worked the look on the catwalk in Paris and wowed with their original designs.

"Draping is a great way to hide problem areas, or add volume and interest to an otherwise everyday wardrobe item. The warmer weather brings with it a renewed love for light and airy silhouettes - less structure and more loose folds. This season has seen a need for all things Grecian, so release your inner goddess and give draping a go" suggests Luisa De Paula, Buying & Merchandising Director at my-wardrobe.com

Try adding a tough edge with a cropped leather jacket and caged heels. Don't go for too much floatiness over and above the draped garment or you may end up looking like a pile of laundry. Keep it groomed and most of all, sexy!

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FASHION - Urban Outfitters Latest Goodies

I am loving this cute dress from Urban Outfitters. I also love the retro styling of the shoot, the orange phone rocks my socks off and the glasses are just so kitsch. Geek chic is still a trend that is very much with us in the fashion world. Just take people like VV Brown who do it so well with a vintage, retro twist.



Also check out this cute shirt dress. Wear it any way you like; over a bikini at the beach, with jeans for a casual look, or as a dress with heels on a night out. I think items that you can wear in different ways are great investment pieces as they can be adapted to fit new styles and trends.

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ACCESSORIES - Quilted Bags Get Colourful

Quilted and colourful by The Style PA

Quilted bags are a classic; they never go out of fashion. But sometimes, even the classic needs a refresh, and this season sees the quilted bag become louder and prouder. ASOS has some great ones and instead of the play-it-safe black and white, this season try a coloured quilted bag. Chanel is the queen of quilted, but if like me the price of a Chanel bag gives you a slight heart attack, there are plenty of bags on the high street to choose from. And if you can afford the designer price tag, then go for Marc Jacobs as he has some hot designs right now.

Oh and if you can find one with a chain handle that is even better, just don't do what my friend did while we were in Budapest. She got the chain handle of her bag wedged in the bench seat at a restaurant we were eating at. It took two men and a waitress to free the bag.

Paul's Boutique Union Jack Quilted Chain Bag - ASOS - £40

I saw this Paul's Boutique bag while shopping in Brighton a while back and I fell in love. Usually I am not a fan of such brash designs, but I thought this particular bag would work really well with a rock-chick ensemble. Summer is coming, and the brighter the better in my opinion. Ditch the bland and boring and get noticed.

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STYLE - My New Gym Kicks

I have really been in the mood for colour recently and when the sun comes out I seem even more drawn to brightly hued clothing. Anyone else get that? Anyway, I was in the market for some new trainers for the gym and happened to be passing the Nike outlet shop. I came across these beauties in the kid's department for a very reasonable £28 so I snapped them up.

Nike have always been my favoured brand for trainers. I think it is mainly because they tend to be the most comfortable to wear, whether for running or for fashion. I might go one step further and put those bright green laces in too. Got to brighten up the burden of the gym visits somehow.

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SKINCARE - Sensitive Skincare Made Simple

Until fairly recently, skincare was all about perfumed lotions and potions with exotic ingredients and usually price tags to match. Now, we are seeing a shift towards organic, natural or simple skincare that is kinder to our skin and does not contain the harsh chemicals present in some of those big beauty brands.

Simple has been around for almost 50 years and knows that using the kindest ingredients pays dividends when it comes to looking and feeling good. In 1960 they introduced perfume and colour-free soap, recommended by doctors for sensitive skin and in the seventies launched their famous cleanse, tone and moisturise regime.

By the 1990s, when the rest of the beauty industry started to embrace natural skincare, Simple was one step ahead with an already brimming range of skincare solutions – all containing nothing but goodness. This vast range now includes Simple Sun, Simple Baby, an anti-ageing range, men's products and more.

Along with my testing team, I have reviewed some key Simple products below. You can find Simple in Boots and other good chemists and supermarkets.

Moisturising facial wash
Texture: 5/5
Results: 5/5
Verdict "I would buy this again, my boyfriend loves it."

Restoring night cream
Texture: 3/5
Results: 4/5
Verdict "I prefer a thicker night cream, this was quite mousse-like in texture, and light compared to the night creams I have used."

Eye make up remover pads
Texture:3/5
Results:2/5
Verdict " anyone who wears a fair amount of eye make up might be disappointed with these wipes. They didn't remove the make up as easily as other brands I have used."

Daily Radiance Cleansing Wipes
Texture: 5/5
Results: 5/5
Verdict " the wipes were thick and durable, they cleansed the face well and smell nice too."

Kind to Eyes Balm
Texture: 5/5
Results: 4/5
Verdict "this cream has a great texture that sinks in well. Results are not instant but you will notice a difference if you remember to use it often."

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TIPS - Finding a Real Bargain

Illustration Credit: nerosunero on Flickr.com

As the economy slows, many savvy shoppers are cutting corners at their favorite department stores in favor of sales racks. In such financially lean times, it is no wonder everyone loves to brag about that “great deal” they got the other day while shopping.

According to Janet Wood, style expert and founder of Fashion Fit Formula, “a sale is a retail store’s way of flirting with you. They are saying to you, ‘come into the store and see the bargains!’ It is a very temping thing to do, especially when you are trying to supplement your wardrobe.”

Is It Really a Sale?

Many times the higher end stores bring in sale clothing that is not up to the quality that of their non-sale items. According to Janet, “they are loss-leaders. Clothing sold at almost no profit to attract buyers into the location where they will then see the high profit clothing.”

This is how it works: the sale garment isn’t as nice as their other merchandise but its cost while lower, isn’t that much lower. Just a few steps a way is a rack with obviously better quality clothing and while the price is higher, it’s not that much higher. The buyer rationalizes for just a little more, I can get this outfit and it looks so much more expensive. That’s true, but you have just blown your clothing budget.

Are they still a bargain? Sometimes yes, but most often they are not.

• Check the quality of the fabric? Is the weave tight or loose?
• Look at the zipper; are there any puckers in the seams holding it in place? Does the bottom of the zipper area buckle?
• Also make sure to check any stress seams (areas where the clothing will have additional wear). They are usually sleeves and front and back seams on pants, shorts or capris.

Where Can I Find a “True Bargain”?

According to Janet, true bargains can be found as the seasons change and unsold items are reduced in cost. Evaluate the items you may choose to purchase carefully.

• Is it a basic staple of your wardrobe?
• Do you have the accessories to make this new blend of colors work?
• Is this color or style going to be “out” in a year?

Janet says, “unless your lifestyle revolves around dressing in evening clothing and going out frequently, only purchase dressy clothes when necessary. It’s important to think about cost per wearing. If you blow your budget on a “must have outfit” that you only wear once – it was very expensive indeed.” A far better choice would be to invest that money in an article of clothing that you will wear twenty times a season. Evening separates have made it possible to significantly reduce the cost of this look by adding a new top and wearing with evening pants or long skirt.

To battle the long-known dilemma of “it doesn’t fit quite right, but it’s on sale!” Janet invented the Fashion Fit Formula, which is a mathematical system based on 12 vertical measurements of a woman’s body.

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CONTEST - And the Winner of Designer Shoes is...

At the beginning of March I launched a competition to find the UK's most iconic shoe in conjunction with handbag.com I had some great entries and this week I chose the winning comment which argued that the Platform was the UK's most iconic shoe.

Congratulations to Judy who will be able to buy some swanky new shoes at Selfridges with her £200 of vouchers. Here is Judy's entry...

"Platform shoes were all the rage in the 60's 70's 80's and, well... they were pretty much all the rage always!! Although platforms may not be everyone's cup of tea and are probably not the most practical shoe, they have been iconic for many years. The history of platforms dates back much further than you may think. In the 1400's - 1600's, platforms were, surprisingly, used for a practical purpose.

The platform would slip over the actual shoe to protect it from mud and dirt. At this time it was called a chopine. In fact, the platform, or chopine in this case, is so iconic that it even made it into the great works of Shakespeare in his play Hamlet "By'r lady, your ladyship is nearer to heaven than when I saw you last, by the altitude of a chopine". Iconic or what!!!

In the Victorian era ladies shoes became more dainty and elegant and it wasn’t until the 1960's that the platform began to reappear but in more of a fashion sense than for practical purposes! By 1975 it was so fashionable to wear platforms that everyone who was 'hip' had a pair. Not just the ladies either - at this time it was even ok for men to wear these outrageous shoes! Similar to the art, pop and lifestyles of the time, these shoes were renowned for there colourful and psychedelic nature! Platforms were worn to the shops, to work and to discos. They were the everyday shoe of the era and some platforms reached an astonishing 11 inches!

In the 90's Vivienne Westwood reintroduced them but after Naomi Campbell tripped on the catwalk in her 5" platform 9" heal shoes they did not make it into mainstream fashion. It was only towards the late 90's, when a group of sassy ladies came along and transformed the music industry, that platforms became popular again. At the time when the Spice Girls were prancing about in huge platforms, once again, everyone wanted a pair.

Although they may not be particularly popular at the moment I cant see this iconic style of shoe going too far away from the fashion headlines and before long it wouldn’t surprise me if we end up seeing a lot more of these!"

And you only need to check out the likes of my-wardrobe.com and Net-a-porter.com to realise that the platform is back baby! Brands like Chloe and Marni are showing that it is 'the chunkier the better'.

Highly commended:

lb364: "So whether they're Primark or Prada, an iconic shoe isn't about price, it's about the pride they are worn with."

Elaine: "Brits are known for their style and spirit, And make no exception for shoes, a beautifully crafted high heel court, Would be the type I would choose!"

Davida: "Would Peggy Mitchell have dared utter those infamous words "get outta my pub" if she were standing behing the bar in a pair of plimsolls? I think not."

See all the entries here

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STYLE - My Belt Collection

This is for the person who asked on Twitter the other day, how many belts I own. Well, it reminded me to have a sort out and in the process I found out that I have about 45. Although at least 8 of those have now gone on the eBay pile. Nothing like a good sort out in spring time! The silly thing is that I have not worn 80% of them for months. I will make a concerted effort to bring that 80% back out into the open, and if I can't, it is a good sign that I should be selling some of those too.

If anyone wants to check out what I am selling on eBay, then please go ahead and visit my page.

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NEWS - £15,000 for 'Trashy Chic' Dress

A Balmain 'trashy chic' one-shoulder cocktail dress, a steal at only £15,100, has been chosen as the top recession-unfriendly fashion item by handbag.com, the home of fashion, beauty, hair and celebrity.

The most expensive of ten items that made handbag.com’s list, the Balmain dress is a must-have for fashionistas hunting out super expensive items for their wardrobes. This label takes the prize for consistently coming up with unfeasibly high prices which, despite the cost, doesn’t seem to deter fans such as Sarah Jessica-Parker, Penelope Cruz, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Connelly, Mary-Kate Olsen and Kate Hudson to name a few.

The other 9 fashion items were:

• Chanel Matrioshka handbag - £4,200
• Chanel pale pink quilted handbag - £2,400
• Christopher Kane scalloped silk dress - £2,136
• Giambattista Valli for Moncler Gamme Rouge jacket - £2,000
• Meadham Kirchhoff denim jacket - £1,715
• Balmain jeans - £1,200
• YSL cage booties - £1,100
• Louis Vuitton Tribal sandals - £1,100
• Louis Vuitton Graffiti trainers - £700

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