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Smart, Petite, Colour Block Work Dress

Colour block on a petite figure can be difficult to pull off since it can split the body in half, shortening the body even more.  But this Marks & Spencer Linear Colour Block dress for £39.50 has been designed to do the opposite and lengthen the body with the long linear black block in the [...]

25Aug2009 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Henry Holland Funky Alphabet Tights

Forget splashing out on a new outfit for the Autumn but save yourself some money and get your legs looking super funky with a pair of Henry Holland for Pretty Polly Alphabet tights for £10 at MyTights.  Wear with some chunky shoes and a seriously short skirt for maximum impact.  They are available in black, [...]

19Aug2009 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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New Look Black & Grey Belted Check Shirt

This black & grey check belted shirt from New Look is great for the transitional season to wear with skinny jeans or leggings, even better when the price down to £15 from £25, bargain!  Take it through to the winter season by layering with a chunky knit and boots and we have a versatile piece for [...]

17Aug2009 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Petite Long Black Mac

Being a petite girl I have always struggled to find a decent long line rain mac that doesn’t swamp me and make me look like I’m wearing a bin liner or my Dad’s rain mac!  But this is a perfectly fitted rain mac that is ideal for the transitional season when you don’t need a full [...]

16Aug2009 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Fearne Cotton Stripe Top

Well if designing a clothing range for Littlewoods is good enough for Holly then it’s good enough for Fearne!  These good mates are both known for their down to earth fashion sense and shopping the high street, and now Fearne is bringing her style to the masses.  I love this floral stripe jersey top for £32 which would [...]

27Jul2009 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Blue Pleated Front Tunic From Marks & Spencer

Perfect for a night out with some black skinny jeans and ankle boots or for holiday with white linen trousers and sparkly flip flops, this blue pleated front tunic is from the Limited Collection at Marks & Spencer.  It features two pockets, a tie belt and cap sleeves for a relaxed edge to a well [...]

22Jun2009 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Nat-2 Trainers That Unzip To Become Sandals

Pack 2 pairs of shoes in your suitcase?  Not with these genius Nat-2 Lind Across 2 in 1 high trainer.  Wear the trainers for travelling and walking, then unzip to turn them into sandals for the beach, an ideal solution for the traveller who wants to carry as little as possible, but still have comfortable footwear.  These [...]

17Jun2009 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Get Set For Festival Season With Pink Hunter Wellies

Ok so we have been forecast a dry and sunny summer with heatwaves possible, but just when you think you’re safe to pack minimal for the festivals, the heavens will open and you could be stuck with mud between your toes as you slop through the wet fields.  These pink Hunter wellies from Faith are [...]

8Jun2009 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Redfoot Folding Shoes – The Perfect End To A Night Out

We’ve all done it, worn hideously high and uncomfortable shoes because they look good, and then at the end of the night, when the never ending taxi search goes on, you just want to rip those shoes off your feet.  The biggest mistake is to take them off whilst sitting on a wall waiting for [...]

22May2009 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued
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Floral Dress From Boden For Boyish Figures

Helen Boyle from This Morning chose this dress from Boden as one of her extra dresses to suit women with a boyish figure, and as someone with such a figure, I think it’s a really good choice.  The floral pattern helps detract attention for the bust (or lack of it) area and gives the illusion [...]

14May2009 | Lisa | 0 comments | Continued