Fashion Buys

30 January 2011: oh hello new season Isabella Oliver drops! We like.

isabellaoliver zip dress

Zip Pocket Dress in Grey £125.00
Isabellaoliver sweater
Loungewear Sweater in pale grey £55.00
isabellaoliver clutch
The Leopard Clutch £99.00

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10 January 2012: It does seem like it’s been an astonishingly mild winter so far. I’m sitting here with my new insulated Hunters and moon boots waiting for the snow so I can feel proper smug — but where IS it? Anyway, if you haven’t got around to buying a new winter coat yet, then you are a) clver and b) lucky as prices have been slashed by the poor retailers with all that stock to shift. Up today some EXTREMELY good bargains from Jaeger, from capes to duffel coats, who really do make excellent quality outerwear:

Coco Wool Cape - Coats - Women's - Jaeger_1326207685013

Coco Wool Cape, Was £330 Now £130

Shearling Collar Coat - Coats - Women's - Jaeger_1326208351440

Shearling Collar Coat, Was £450 Now £180

The Buckingham Coat - Coats - Women's - Jaeger_1326208439190

The Buckingham Coat, Was £450 Now £225

The Short Tweed Cambridge Coat - Coats - Women's - Jaeger_1326208779789

The Short Tweed Cambridge Coat, Was £450 Now £135

Wool Blend Duffle Coat - Coats - Women's - Jaeger_1326208951710

Wool Blend Duffle Coat, Was £330 Now £130

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I got a call last night to appear on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Breakfast show with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden this morning — the burning issue of the hour?

Christmas jumpers.

It is quite extraordinary how they have moved from last word in naff — Mr Darcy at his parent’s party — to the dernier cri in hip. I remember being sent quite hideous sequinned & beribboned holiday sweaters by friends in America when I was a teen, and immediately stuffing them at the back of the drawer.

Now I’m rather regretting that. I’m all for not taking oneself too seriously, and if that means wearing a penguin sweater, accessorised with antlers, then so be it…what do you all think? Anyone else here going to be wearing a holiday sweater with pride this Christmas?

Here’s a few of my current favourites. I particularly like that if you type ‘holiday sweater’ in to Netaporter it comes up with a natty little selection.

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Jonathan Saunders Snowflake Fair Isle knitted cotton sweater £315

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TOPSHOP Knitted Xmas Snowman Jumper £50.00

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Moschino Penguin intarsia wool sweater £810

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GANT CHRISTMAS IN VERMONT WOOL REINDEER CREW £150.00

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J Crew Chunky-knit Fair Isle sweater £220

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Chelsea Girl intarsia jumper hedgehog print intarsia jumper £35.00

Super chic:

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Emma Cook Embellished merino wool sweater £170 (& there’s a lovely snowflake one too)

okay, it’s not really a holiday jumper, but I couldn’t resist:

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ASOS Sausage Dog Jumper £30.00

02 December 2011: Here’s a fantastic pre-Christmas offer for my yummy friends: Save 30% at Boden.co.uk with Free Delivery until Sunday

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Silk Bow Dress £130.00

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Silk Maxi £160.00

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Silk Embellished Dress £150.00

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Velvet Tux £99.00

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25 November 2011: I’ve had a lot of queries about this lovely coat that I wore for Samantha Cameron’s reception at Number 10 for the winners of the Red Hot Women of the Year Awards on Wednesday. I was actually given it by Jaeger to wear at their Jaeger London show, back at London Fashion Week in September. It’s the Valentine Cocoon Coat from Boutique by Jaeger, with a hidden gold button fastening and simple structural detailing at the shoulders. It was £399.00 but it’s just been reduced to a much more affordable £249.00 for the hot pink version and a still not bad £299 for the navy.

I absolutely love it: it’s beautifully tailored, and the slight cocoon shape looks modern, and is very flattering — and forgiving. With my large bust it still does up over the front, which isn’t always the case for me.
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17 October 2011: Mary Portas at House of Fraser. The Queen of Frocks is on a mission to provide interesting wardrobe solutions for women in their forties that don’t involve the dreaded mutton, or looking like the poor women are on the fast track to Sunny Avenues Retirement Home. Her range is being sold through House of Fraser in a dedicated shop in shop & online. Here’s our edit: (we are REALLY loving the No Brainer dress — forget forties, I’m in my thirties and it speaks to me too.)

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No-Brainer Dress, £135

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Gold Slouch Animal Jacquard Knit, £85
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Antonio Dress, £200

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Grey Marl Slouch Knit, £75

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Suede Panel Leggings, £110

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Leather Ponte Mix Jacket, £280

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09 October 2011: I’ve just bought this lovely Biba Satin and sheer stripe blouse in the House of Fraser sale online. Now £ 51.00 Was £ 85.00

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07 September 2011: So, there’s free UK delivery at lovely Whistles until the end of day tomorrow (Thursday 8th), but it’s still only £8 to Europe and £10 outside of Europe, so get shopping! Here’s our edit of some pieces we’d like to see in our sparse-looking wardrobe this autumn:

Whistles trousers

Whistles tailored crop trousers £110

 

Whistles print dress

Whistles lucky print dress £135

Whistles parka

Whistles parka £225

Whistles blouse

Whistles blouse £125

cashmere dress

Whistles cashmere dress £175

 

 

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21 August 2011: Dots are a big story for AW11, and there’s a fine selection to go dotty over at Fenn, Wright & Manson of all places this season. Here’s our LLG edit:

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Silk Dot Print Bow Blouse, £119

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Putty Scribble Dot Print Top, £109

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Navy Dotty Jersey Top, £59

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Navy Scribble Dot Print Shift Dress, £169

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Silk Dalmation Print Shirt Dress, £17
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16 August 2011: According to the UK newspapers yesterday that’s it. We’ve had our summer, and there are no more scorching days left to look forward to. I am not best pleased, as I have barely worn ANY of my summer wardrobe, owing to the lack of sun and what feels like continual rain. Altho, looking on the bright side (ha), I guess this means we will all get a lot more wear out of our AW11 wardrobes this year. Anyway, here’s a little new season edit from ASOS at very wallet friendly prices to ease you into the idea of a winter wardrobe:

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Oasis Midi Shirt Dress, £60

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Motel Laureen Sheer Panel Dress, £32.00

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Warehouse Floral Blouse, £55

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Oasis Snake Print Jumper, £42.00

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Oasis Bow Contrast Dress, £60

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Vero Moda Very Printed Trousers, £55

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Minkpink ‘Stop and Stare’ Polka Dot Chiffon Blouse, £45

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River Island Wide Leg Palazzo Trousers, £35

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River Island Waffle Knit Belted Cardigan, £38

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ASOS Wide Leg Cross Back Jumpsuit, £45

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11 August 2011: As you may have gathered I am in Sweden right now for Stockholm Fashion Week. Although they aren’t showing here (they show as part of London Fashion Week), Acne are one of the lynchpins of the Swedish fashion scene. I’ve already had a good poke through the fabulous store conveniently — and dangerously — opposite my hotel, and thought this would be a good moment for a little Acne new season edit (all from Matches). First up — the Pistol boot, which is currently the clear winner in the most popular footwear in Stockholm prize, and the begetter of a zillion cheap copies too:

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Pistol short boots, £370

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Velocite Leather and Shearling Jacket, £1,620

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Romantic Felt Wool Skirt, £270

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Fisherman Wool Jumper, £290

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Dorah Jacquard Knit Dress, £230

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04 August 2011: Yet again, I find myself glued to the Whistles website. It’s super annoying as I am not supposed to be shopping with such dedication right now, yet how can I resist when I want IT ALL? Anyway, whilst I was sitting in Argos last Monday, waiting to buy a stepladder for my new flat, I amused myself by choosing my winter dress wish list for London Fashion Week purposes. Basically next season has my name writ large all over it as the 60s mod trend is just made for me: long sleeved, super short dresses. Lovely. I’ll take three, please. (And this is yet another reason why I love Whistles — they make dresses with sleeves.…the Holy Grail of the High Street.)

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Georgie 3/4 sleeve dress £150

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Betty 6os A Line shift £175

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Chain Trim Dress £255

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02 August 2011: Simplicity should never be underrated. Too many closets are bursting with ‘clever’ buys that never get worn, and there’s a lot to be said for beautifully made pieces that don’t date. I’m not going to pretend that Claudia’s Schiffer’s new cashmere & merino collection, launched yesterday on Netaporter, is a budget buy, but it is luxurious, chic and easy to wear. And a whole lot more credible than 99% of other supermodel commercial endeavours.

170777 Claudia Schiffer - Merino wool and cashmere-blend cardigan NET-A-PORTER

Merino wool and cashmere blend cardigan, £400

170776Claudia Schiffer - Merino wool and cashmere-blend dress NET-A-PORTER

 

Merino wool and cashmere-blend dress, £345

170770Claudia Schiffer - Checked merino wool-blend dress NET-A-PORTER

Checked merino wool-blend dress, £320

170772_Claudia Schiffer - Cashmere cape dress NET-A-PORTER

Cashmere cape dress, £435

170778_Claudia Schiffer - Merino wool-blend sweater dress NET-A-PORTER

 

Merino wool-blend sweater dress, £495

170779Claudia Schiffer - Striped merino wool-blend sweater dress NET-A-PORTER

Striped merino wool-blend sweater dress, £295
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18 July 2011: I’ve only just discovered how good the Alexander McQueen website is — and the reductions in the sale are really, really good. Here’s our edit of the best reductions…including two amazing LBDs.…

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Asymmetric Red Jersey Top, £134 reduced from £330
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Koi Lace Leggings, £39 reduced from £90
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Koi Print Leggings, £149 reduced from £375
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Skin Scarf Detail Top, £64 reduced from £160
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Gold One-Shoulder Asymmetric Knit Dress, £384 reduced from £955
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Black cotton military trousers £169 reduced from £425

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Ivory Crew Neck Draped Top, £199 reduced from £495
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Black Lace Insert Stretch Mini-Dress, £379 reduced from £945

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Black Samurai Pencil Dress, £344 reduced from £860
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Folklore Print Jersey Dress, £229 reduced from £570

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11 July: All this rain in London makes me hanker after a proper summer holiday. So we’ve been browsing Netaporter’s beach-y offerings in the very good sale as we build a fantasy wardrobe for somewhere a LOT sunnier than England right now: Screen shot 2011-07-04 at 11.40.11

Jets by Jessika Allen Lustre Frilled Swimsuit, was £125, now £62.50

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Vix Broderie anglaise cotton tunic, was £145, now £72.50

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We Are Handsome The Los Angeles Triangle Bikini, was £115, now £57.50

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Tucker Printed Stretch-silk high-waisted shorts, was £195, now £58.50

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Diane von Furstenberg Zane underwired bikini top, was £120, now £60

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Diane von Furstenberg Zane high-waisted bikini briefs, was £110, now £55

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Lotta Stensson Tear drop-print silk-chiffon tunic, was £325, now £130

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06 July: Well, the Duchess of Cambridge clearly loves her J Brand 811s (she was photographed in them in Canada this week) and, if you are a regular reader of LLG, you’ll know that I share the love too. So, I was very happy to see that ASOS have just launched a rather fabulous selection. Here’s our LLG edit (with two pairs of the Kate-approved 811).

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J Brand 811 Mid Rise Ankle Skinny Jean in Bright Royal Blue Twill, £200

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J Brand Maria High-Rise Jean in Starless Power Stretch, £215

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J Brand Martini Mid Rise Skinny Flare Jean in Mayflower, £195

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J Brand 811 Mid Rise Ankle Skinny Jean in Pure, £175

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05 July 2011: The sales are in full swing, and so today we thought we’d highlight a lovely  currently reduced selection of editors’ favourite Isabel Marant some by as much as 70%! (There’s lots more over on Netaporter.) Screen shot 2011-07-04 at 13.17.45

Horai ruched silk-georgette dress, £232.50 reduced from £465

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Dario stretch lace top, £165 reduced from £330

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Semini low-rise printed stretch-denim shorts, £153 reduced from £255

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Miguel color-block linen sweater, £112.50 reduced from £225

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Berheens Lurex and silk-crêpe dress, £183 reduced from £610 SEVENTY PER CENT OFF!

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23 June 2011: Oh lovely Whistles: Why did you have to go tempt us with an extra 10% off your sale? Scroll down for the checkout code. Click through to Whistles here.

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13 June 2011: oh it’s the fantabulous Matches sale with up to 50% off. If you need a dress for a special event this summer, there’s Carven, Erdem and more…

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Here’s our edit: Screen shot 2011-06-03 at 15.20.03 Fynn Feature Front high Shoe Black, £104 reduced from £149 Screen shot 2011-06-03 at 15.23.13; Gabby Over Size Silk Top Cream/Black, £66 reduced from £95 Screen shot 2011-06-03 at 15.23.25 Fabio Short Brim Trilby Hat Cream/Black, £31 reduced from £45 Screen shot 2011-06-03 at 15.23.51 Peep Toe Wedge Bootie Black, £97 reduced from £139 Screen shot 2011-06-03 at 15.24.15 Mallory Double Draped Shorts Black, £77 reduced from £110 Screen shot 2011-06-03 at 15.24.34 Tank with contrast mesh, flamingo, £62 reduced from £89 Screen shot 2011-06-03 at 15.27.00 Soft printed dress, feather print, £118 reduced from £169 ____________________________ 01 June 2011: Good news! There’s a flash 20% off sale on Isabella Oliver’s perfect lace summer dress (I’m sure you all know by now that it’s ALL about white lace this summer.) And it comes in black too. So I say BUY BOTH. (I guess subliminal marketing is never going to be my thing.) £143.20 (reduced from £179) Screen shot 2011-06-01 at 23.30.49 Screen shot 2011-06-01 at 23.31.00 Screen shot 2011-06-01 at 23.30.38 Screen shot 2011-06-01 at 23.31.31 Screen shot 2011-06-01 at 23.31.24 _______________________________________________________________________ 30 May 2011: I think my love of Whistles is well-documented. And so I am very happy to tell you there is a 20% off promotion in association with Grazia until Tuesday 07 June. Simple enter the discount code WHGR20HS11 at checkout to get your 20% off. May I suggest one of their easy & chic summer frocks? Screen shot 2011-05-30 at 13.46.14 or maybe a cute retro-inspired swimsuit? Screen shot 2011-05-30 at 14.05.54 Or these fantastic plimsolls? 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A secret message in your own handwriting can embossed onto the interior leather in either gold or silver and if created in silk, your initials can be embroidered onto the exterior in a choice of different fonts. . The Maud has been carried by Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Scarlett Johansson, Kate Moss, Goldie Hawn and Princess Diana. Anya Hindmarch bags are available at Netaporter here. ____________________ May 20 2011: Singaporean label Alldressedup showed here in Singapore on Tuesday night. Easy to find in Singapore, they are also available at Netaporter and The Outnet. Here’s what they are currently carrying from SS11 at Netaporter: Screen shot 2011-05-19 at 18.11.20 And here’s what’s in stock at The Outnet: Screen shot 2011-05-19 at 18.23.22 May 19 2011: My big discovery retail-wise this week has been Singapore label Raoul. I’ve spent waaaayyyyyy too much money in their store in Raffles City. Fortunately for you, they are stocked by Matches in London, and I asked them for their edit of their best-selling pieces for spring summer 2011: Global fashion consultant Joy Yaffe was wearing this spotty top at the Raoul show last night: Screen shot 2011-05-16 at 15.21.22 Polka Dot Top £118.00 Screen shot 2011-05-16 at 15.24.15 Lace High Waist Shots £198.00 Screen shot 2011-05-16 at 15.25.24 Janice Shoulder Bag £235.00 Screen shot 2011-05-16 at 15.38.21 Lace All in One £298.00 Screen shot 2011-05-16 at 15.40.14 Square Neck Dress £135.00 May 18 2011: It is hot AND sticky here in Singapore, so it’s been the ideal place to test out Uniqlo’s Dry Lux underwear. It promises lots of amazing things: an Air Conditioning Function to allows skin to breathe and to remove unwanted moisture from clothes, a Quick Dry  function so that unnecessary body moisture dries quickly, a Cool Feeling function to takes heat out of  the body and an Antibacterial Deodorisation function to keep the clothes odour-free. Well, I’m no scientist and I can only go by my own experience, but I wore the camisoles all day on Saturday and Sunday and was really impressed. I never felt over-heated, there were no sweat stains on my blue or white cotton shirts and I never felt damp or sticky. So I guess that means they work?! They aren’t expensive either — I was given mine to test out by the Uniqlo press office, but a basic cami comes in at £7.99 or two for £12.99/ I also liked that they came in pale lilac and nude, as well as black etc, so I could wear them under my pretty sheer summer blouses. Screen shot 2011-05-16 at 16.01.13 Dry Lux UV Cut Bra Sleeveless Top £12.99 Screen shot 2011-05-16 at 16.03.12 Dry Lux UV Cut Striped Crew Neck Long Sleeve T-Shirt £12.99 Screen shot 2011-05-16 at 16.04.49 Dry Lux Scoop Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt £7.99 _______________________ 15 April 2011. Now that I’m switching over my wardrobe from my all black winter looks to bright & summery colours, I need paler underwear to go underneath it all. I’ve been having a trawl through the M&S website, and there’s some great pieces there for the larger bust. I’m really liking this cute retro inspired set: Screen shot 2011-04-15 at 15.25.28 Limited Collection Vintage Style Spot Mesh DD+ Bra £18.00 ___________________________________________ 10 April 2011 Loving this Sandro Crocheted cotton-lace T-shirt £185 from Net a Porter Screen shot 2011-04-10 at 19.15.50 _________________________________________ 03 April: Great news everyone, there is a new code available this week from Wallis entitling customers to a 25% discount. (And they ship internationally.) Code: GRAZIA04 Valid: 5th April Expires: 12th April Screen shot 2011-04-04 at 14.05.41 How about this Wallis Orange Exposed Zip Swing Dress Price: £40.00 (Comes in black too.) or this: Screen shot 2011-04-04 at 14.10.31 Black Floral Cotton Prom Dress Price: £70.00 _______________________________________ 01 April: Reiss have a great mid-season sale on-line, across all their lines from dresses to well-cut jackets. There’s also some great accessories, including these feather pieces, which would be good for summer weddings: Screen shot 2011-04-01 at 19.05.51 _____________________________________________________   31 March 2011: Browns have their legendary under £100 sale on right now… Bionda Castana shoes for just £99 reduced from £535! Screen shot 2011-03-31 at 23.16.57 J Brand Maria high waist skinny jeans — WAS £250.00 now £25.00 Screen shot 2011-03-31 at 23.44.18 And a whole load more over on the Browns website now… ______________________________ 31 March 2011: A new drop from mywardrobe.com and two fab pieces for spring: Screen shot 2011-03-31 at 10.31.08 Sportmax Pink Jonny Silk Wide Leg Trousers £310.00 YMC Navy Striped Wrap Dress £120.00 _________________________________________ 26 March 2011 I’m celebrating the launch of mywardrobe.com’s new Everyday Luxury approach with a quick edit of some of my favourite buys for spring/summer:   Everyday Pieces Screen shot 2011-03-26 at 18.20.04 Easy Evening Pieces Screen shot 2011-03-26 at 18.23.47 Screen shot 2011-03-26 at 18.35.40 Covetable Denim Screen shot 2011-03-26 at 18.38.16 Beautiful Indulgences Screen shot 2011-03-26 at 18.39.53 ____________________________________________________________________________________ There are some fabulous sales online at the moment. (Check out my top picks from The Outnet’s clearance sale further down the page.) My beloved Whistles has just added some great pieces to its mid-season sale: Dresses: Screen shot 2011-03-25 at 13.09.00 Trousers: Screen shot 2011-03-25 at 13.09.29 Skirts: Screen shot 2011-03-25 at 13.09.41 Screen shot 2011-03-25 at 10.49.44 The Outnet’s famed 80% clearance sale has just started! Here are some of my top picks: Screen shot 2011-03-25 at 10.47.14 Pedro Garcia Priscilla suede sandals Original price £310 Now £62 80% off Screen shot 2011-03-25 at 10.55.58 Marc Jacobs Polka-dot jacquard coat Original price £1,640 Now £246 85% off Screen shot 2011-03-25 at 10.43.02 J Brand Low-rise pencil-leg skinny jeans Original price £185 Now £27.75 85% off Screen shot 2011-03-25 at 10.32.01 Burberry Prorsum Long-sleeved silk dress Original price £1,495 Now £299 80% off Screen shot 2011-03-25 at 10.35.00 Alice + Olivia Danny layered tank dress Original price £250 Now £50 80% off Screen shot 2011-03-25 at 10.36.03 Coming Soon Low-rise skinny jeans Original price £220 Now £33 85% off Screen shot 2011-03-25 at 10.40.52 Burberry Prorsum Smocked velvet sweater Original price £325 Now £65 80% off ______________________________   Screen shot 2011-01-31 at 13.09.14 From now until 6th February 2011 www.agentprovocateur.com are offering Free UK standard delivery on orders over £100. The code: VP11 For all the best picks from the Agent Provocateur Valentine’s Gift Guide, click here Terms & conditions can be found below: –Offer applies to orders shipped by Standard Delivery service to an address in the United Kingdom –Offer valid on orders over £100 placed online at www.agentprovocateur.com –Offer valid from 31st January 2011 until 6th February 2011, midnight GMT –Offer not valid in Agent Provocateur stores or concessions –Agent Provocateur reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time without prior notice ___________________________________   30 January 2011 The lovely people at My Wardrobe have an astonishing extra 20% OFF on their entire SALE!! All you need to do is use the code “CLEAR20” during the checkout in the field “promotional code” and it applies the extra discount to all sale items in your basket…BUT be quick: the clearance sale ends on the 06 February. My Wardrobe still have a whole range of beautiful items from top brands in the SALE – dresses and coats, jackets and shoes (and much more) – from D&G, Vivienne Westwood, Sam Edelman, House of Harlow 1960, Acne and Kurt Geiger for example. The perfect black silk T Shirt: Screen shot 2011-01-30 at 18.08.55 Sykes Silks Matte Khaki Silk Slouch Tee NOW £48.00 (PLUS another 20% off ) Was £160.00 Screen shot 2011-01-30 at 18.34.03 Badine Fitted Belted Dress by Paul & Joe Sister £86.00 (PLUS another 20% off ) Was £172.00 _________________________ 19 Jan 2011 Cocosa are giving LLG readers a generous £10 off your first £50 order until January 31st! Just click here 17 Jan 2011 And when the Edun sale on Cocosa (below) ends at noon today (Monday GMT), the Alice by Temperley one starts! I’ve been practically stitched into the gorgeous washed silk dress I was given by the label: it’s become a proper wardrobe staple, and at Cocosa prices, what’s not to like? You’ll need to use the code: shopluxury to join the site. Screen shot 2011-01-15 at 15.42.36     ________________________ It can be tricky finding good swimwear in the winter but The Outnet has some options for those in the Northern Hemisphere seeking some winter sun: Screen shot 2011-01-08 at 22.44.45 Thomas Wylde Wrap-effect swimsuit at The Outnet Original price £240 Now £84 65% off Screen shot 2011-01-08 at 22.41.13 Antik Batik Beaded silk-crêpe kaftan at The Outnet Original price £260.87 Now £78.26 70% off Screen shot 2011-01-08 at 22.33.44 08 Jan 2011: Melissa Odabash Havana halterneck swimsuit at The Outnet Original price £139 Now £55.60 60% off ____________________________________ Screen shot 2011-01-07 at 22.56.05 07 Jan 2011: I adore this Lanvin grosgrain t-shirt dress — WAS £370.00 now £225.00 at Browns ___________________________________ Screen shot 2011-01-06 at 19.17.08 06 Jan 2011. From UK retailer Wallis’ brilliant 1923 collection of re-worked vintage coat shapes from their archive, a white 1960s Ovoid Coat Was £120.00 Now £80.00 It’s 80% wool too…I have the black 1940s coat from the collection, and it’s beautifully made. Can’t recommend highly enough. And, really, is anything chic-er than winter white? There’s a brilliant sale on too on the Wallis website AND delivery to the US takes only 5 — 7 Working Days for £7.50/$12 ____________________________________ Screen shot 2011-01-07 at 22.38.03 07 Jan 2011: Perfect day-to-date dress? Clemens en August Contrast-sleeve silk-satin dress Was £380 now £114 70% off at The Outnet ____________________________ 06 Jan 2011. Jigsaw have really upped their game of late: I think these two dresses wld be a brilliant addition to an everyday wardrobe: Screen shot 2010-12-01 at 23.05.18 Lyocell Ruched Front Knot Dress £89 Screen shot 2011-01-06 at 19.35.32 Wool Crêpe Wrap Dress £139.00 REDUCED TO £99.00 I tried this fabulous dress on in Bath last weekend, but unfortunately they had sold out in my size. Really good fabric, and hangs beautifully. ________________________________________ 06 Jan 2011. I’m a big fan of ASOS WHITE and their interesting take on main fashion. (And there is FREE DELIVERY INTERNATIONALLY right now!) I’m just about to order the Cupro Oversized Dress £75 / $129.30 Oversized dress, featuring draped front, with cross over detail, tulip style skirt, and draped detail to the reverse. Screen shot 2010-11-30 at 12.55.42 ASOS WHITE Crêpe Two Way Maxi Dress £85 / $146.54 Crêpe Maxi dress featuring a crêpe finish, empire line cut, gathered detailing, a tie fastening and a draped finish. Screen shot 2010-11-30 at 13.00.15 ______________________________ 06 Jan 2011 Jaeger have some amazing reductions in the sale (& they ship internationally too) Cashmere Scoop Neck Was £125.00 Now down to £80.00 Screen shot 2010-11-30 at 12.42.12 Cashmere Cardigan Was £125.00 Now £85.00 Screen shot 2010-11-30 at 12.43.49 Fantastic party dress for the cold snap Velvet Shift Dress Was £275.00 Now £135.00 Screen shot 2010-11-30 at 09.35.57 ___________________________________ I have these extremely flattering, & comfortable Uniqlo trousers in black, navy & grey and they are the mainstay of my winter wardrobe — so imagine my glee when I discovered that they now come with Heat Tech technology. I mean how genius? Thermal pants for winter and just £29.99… or $39.90 in the US. (And they do heat tech jeans too) Screen shot 2010-11-27 at 11.41.44 ________________________ Screen shot 2010-11-26 at 21.04.57 AMAZING bargain in the Whistles sale! The Saskia Stud Dress, reduced from £80 to £50. ______________________________ Completely fell for this dress when I visited the Isabella Oliver 365 studio last week: Screen shot 2010-11-15 at 02.12.37 It’s a limited edition for the party season. £239 short and £269 long ($429/529 they sell in the US too.) _______________________ Screen shot 2010-11-13 at 00.35.21 I tried this dress on at Zara in the Grove in Los Angeles last week, and LOVED. But they only had it in a medium, and my chest requires a large. It’s on the website tho. Described, minimalistically as ‘Long Dress with Bow at the Waist’, it’s enormously flattering. £49.99 or $79.99 __________________________ I know Leopard is everywhere this season, and I’ve bought into the trend with a vengeance, but if you want something a little bit different, may I recommend Whistles’ rather lovely silk zebra print skirt instead? Whistles zebra skirt This would also be a good moment to point out that Whistles have up to 70% off in their sale. I bought this dress for £95 in the sale on Saturday. Yum. ________________________________ How extraordinarily beautiful is this dark green coat from RM by Roland Mouret? An investment, sure, but one that is so very worth it. Roland Mouret RM coat Sceptor coat £1698 _______________________________________________ I had no idea that Figleaves had their own lingerie line (shame on me), and it comes in small back/large cup sizes too. Very much liking that their styles come in lots of colours too, at a very competitive price. This is the Just Peachy Bra £16. Figleaves bra   _____________________________________________________________________________________ I have this delicious silk dress in peacock blue AND in black, as Isabella Oliver were kind enough to gift me — and I wear & wear & wear them. Perfect under suit jackets with heels, they take me from meetings to smart lunches to evening meetings and then supper… but also look equally splendid with gold or silver flat sandals in the summer for wafting about it. Really cannot recommend highly enough — in fact I would have bought them if IO hadn’t got to me first. AND — they are 30% off in the Isabella Oliver sale right now in the US & in the UK. (The sale has just started and some pieces are up to 60% off.) There’s free delivery & free returns over £49 too. Isabella Oliver Butterfly dress now £105/$175 Isabella Oliver Butterfly dress Isabella Oliver Butterfly dress black     _______________________________________________________________________________ I first fell in love with moonstones in Sri Lanka, and these pretty drop earrings in 14ct yellow gold vermeil from New York based jeweller Amelie Bea remind me of the stones I saw there. £125, available exclusively from Astley Clarke they feature a white iridescent cascade of smooth moonstone drops and faceted briolettes. Astley Clarke Moonstone drop earrings Amerie Bea   ______________________________– The best way I know to keep legs gorgeously warm in this revolting weather is to wear merino or wool tights. I am rather liking these Trasparenze Gennifer Merino Wool Tight from MyTights. Lots of lovely colours, made from 70% Wool, 15% Microfibre, 15% Lycra Elastane, and just £12.50. Transparenze Gennifer Merino Wool Tights ___________________________________ Uniqlo’s denim really does put some higher priced brands to shame. UJ Denim for Women starts from £14.99. I like the coloured skinny jeans. Uniqlo coloured skinny jeans Topshop

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