tassels and fringing

Hi,

One of the many trends for Spring/Summer is fringing. You will find shoes, handbags and clothes in the shops covered or trimmed with tassels. This shoe from French Connection is £95 and a great way to update an outfit and take you into the new season.

What do you think of this fringing? Do you like the look?

take a look at www.thefashionfix.co.uk

Denise

Big on Bangles

Hi,

For Spring/ Summer bangles are piled high. Metal, wood, floral and print, you name it, you'll find it. More is more, when it comes to the size and quantity ( of your bangles, of course!!!! ). Start stocking up with this New Look selection- they start at a very reasonable £5.00.

What do you think of big bangles?

Keep an eye out for trend updates on www.thefashionfix.co.uk

Denise

Transitional Tribal

Hi,

I have not been writing my blog, as I have been knee deep in snow ( literally). My kids have been off school and we have been busy building snowmen and having snowball fights. The look has been layers, followed by layers followed by padded coat, scarf, hat and wellies- very glam!!!

Back to the fashion world and a look ahead for Spring/ Summer. There is a tribal influence coming through with prints from ankara, ikats, leopard spots, batik and chunky beaded accessories. Earth tones of muted greens, mustard and nude colours make up the palette. This outfit from Principles is a great transitional outfit. Neutral shirt £55, suede tassell bag £45, chocolate silk washed cargo trousers £55, pink paisley print silk scarf £29.

What do you think of this outfit? Easy to wear?

Look out for all the new season trends on my website www.thefashionfix.co.uk

Stay warm,

Denise

New Look for a New Look

Hi,
One of the many new looks coming through for Spring/Summer 2009, is distressed denim. Remember the stonewash and snow wash jeans from yester year, well they are back. Hooray I hear you shout!!! Denim will be ripped, bleached, spliced and frayed. This outfit from New Look not only fits the bill, it is affordable ( well that is important right now ) and it is a good transitional outfit. Kaftan top £20 and jeans £25.
Do you remember this light blue denim look from the first time around? What do you think of it?
Keep an eye on my site www.thefashionfix.co.uk to get all the trends for the new season.
Denise.

Little people and 20 years on!!!!

Hi,
Yesterday I went to the trade show Bubble at Olympia, this is only for childrenswear. I wanted to have a nose around and keep myself up to date with little people's clothes. The first person I bumped into was the head of childrenswear for French Connection, who recognised me from 20 years ago when I was a fashion buyer and he as selling the French Connection range ( for grown ups). After a long catch up chat ( well, we had 20 years to go over) I left his stand amazed and also pleased that he had recognised me from so long ago. I'm also glad that 20 years on I still love the buzz of being at a trade show and still have a love of clothes, even little peoples!!!
Do you look much different from 20 years ago? Let me know.
Take a look at www.thefashionfix.co.uk and get tips on how to look the best that you can.
Denise

Break the safe habit

Hi,

If you want to introduce a new trouser shape into your workwear wardrobe why not to try the peg trouser. This will update your look and make your capsule work wardrobe much more this season.

This great pair from Dorothy Perkins are ideal at £25.

You can now look great at work and break the safe habit.

For more ideas take a look at www.thefashionfix.co.uk

Denise

Happy New Year

Hi,
I have not been blogging over the Christmas and New Year holidays, so Happy New Year to you. It's that time of year when you may be thinking about Spring/Summer and the new trends, but it is FAR too cold to wear anything but thermals and quilted coats ( obviously as well as layers of other clothes). Now is a good time to have a good sort out, get your wardrobe into some sort of order- clear out any clothes that you have not worn for a couple of seasons or that no longer fit ( either too big or too small ). This is a great cleansing process ready to embrace the New Year.
If you are unclear what to keep or give to the charity shop take a look at my website www.thefashionfix.co.uk. You can always call me for advice.
Denise