Heavenly High Tops
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Streetwear doesn’t have to be strictly for the boys. Ribbon laces, diamante studs and sexy animal prints mean that even the most feminine girl can find a cool pair of kicks. River Island is a great spot for shoes in general but also has the cutest collection of floral print high tops and platform trainers. If you’re looking for something more luxe roll down to Kurt Geiger and check out their collection of stunning metallic trainers studded with crystals and metal rivets. For a pair of ghetto fabulous kicks the Pastry line designed by Vanessa and Angela Simmons will be your idea of perfection. With style names like ‘Sugar Rush’ and ‘Pop Tart’ your sweet craving will definitely be satisfied. If you’re a true stylista, slip on the range of Nike and Liberty of London collection of paisley print sneakers available at Office. But if you want a true style staple it has to be a pair of Converse All Stars. This collection spans every colour of the rainbow (in practically every shade), and collaborations from designers like Missoni and a multitude of contemporary artists. It is no surprise that almost every fashion editor owns a pair. If money is no object Giuseppe Zanotti proves that trainers can be super sexy. A line featuring metallics so smooth, that they could be molten precious metals. Intricate accents like gold buckles, chunky zips, and studded rivets do make this the most over the top collection of kicks on the market. But if you are more of a sex kitten than a girly girl these kicks will make you purrrrr with delight.
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10 Fashion Must-have’s
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Like paintings on a canvas, fashion is a way to express ourselves. Image is also a way to communicate and a lot of one’s personality goes into the definition of style. There is a great variety of garments that according to their configuration, a style is born. That is why there are a number of garments all women want to have in their closet no matter what the fashion trend. One’s own personality is the key to dress, like Coco Chanel taught us “fashion fades; only style remains the same”. The most desired garments are: 1) Little black dress. Coco Chanel made it popular back in 1926 as a symbol of power and sensuality. It must be tight-fitting and it goes extremely well with accessories, actually, it is a must to wear it with accessories. 2) Babydoll dress. “Baby Doll” is a film released in 1956. The plot is about the conflict of a childish girl married to a man much older than her. Her husband promised her dying father they would not consummate their marriage until baby doll turned 20 years old. The film had high sexual content and was forbidden in many countries like Sweden because of its provocative wardrobe. Nowadays, babydoll clothing is known to be sexy, sweet and provocative. 3) Sensual Lingerie. It is the key for a woman to feel desired. Sexy underwear may work wonders on the look of the body and one’s confidence… Like Shania Twain sang: “Man! I feel like a woman”. 4) Jeans. Blue, gray, black, light, dark… Jeans are an essential garment every woman must have. Sometimes it is hard to find the right one for every particular body. They are perfect for almost any occasion and there are colours and shapes for everyone’s taste. 5) Heels. Even though they can be extremely painful, they make legs and the rest of the body look slender. 6) Sunglasses. They can be sophisticated, neutral, formal or informal, lady-like or punkie. 7) Print Animal. It is associated with excess, luxury, savage style and glamour… all at once. 8) Push Up Bra. The slogan for this type of bra was sarcastically “Look into my eyes and tell me that you love me”. 9) Blazers. These garments are very fashionable this lately. Not only classy but also a preppy style. 10) Synthetic fabric. It is associated to luxury and power. Synthetic fabric is desired for its brightness and light.
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An Australian Angel
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Most people know Miranda Kerr as Orlando Bloom’s wife. Yet this exotic beauty’s relevance in the fashion world is formidable. Her fantastic figure and angel’s face made her the first Australian to participate in the Victoria’s Secret campaign. Born in 1983, Kerr rose to prominence in 2007 and since then, her face is an icon in the fashion world. Born in Sydney, Kerr stated that she is of English, French and Scottish descent. Her early life in a small town of Gunnedah, New South Wales, was not pretentious at all, she said. “No one really cared what you were wearing. You could just be you”. This is striking given her current high sense of fashion and style. Later on, her family moved up north to Brisbane where Kerr studied nutrition and health psychology before pursuing modelling. Miranda’s career as a model in the fashion industry started when she was only 13 years old. In 1997, she entered and won an annual Australian nationwide model search competition hosted by Dolly magazine and Impulse fragrances. Subsequently, she was flown to Sydney to shoot for the magazine when she was only 14 years old. Popular and media scandal followed this event, given her young age. Kerr received considerable commercial exposure after a series of ads for mostly Australian surf chain Billabong, in which Kerr modelled for Tigerlily, Roxy Billabong Girls and One Teaspoon. The success of the campaign encouraged Kerr to relocate to New York where she became co-owner of the Bowery Ballroom. Then she started brewing one success after the other. The boom of her career took place in 2007 when Kerr became the first Australian model to be offered a contract with Victoria’s Secret to replace legendary Gisele Bündchen. Kerr signed the contract and became the first ever Australian Victoria’s Secret, becoming part of a group of top, worldwide famous models like Heidi Klum, Alessadra Ambrosio, Karolína Kurkova and Adriana Lima. This was the turning point for her career. From then, her popularity kept rising and has worked for different brands’ campaigns. As well, she has made her appearance in popular TV shows like “How I Met Your Mother”.
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Best Judge on The Voice?
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Since it arrived in the UK earlier this year, top TV talent show The Voice, has caught the public's imagination. A search to find the most gifted new singer in the country, it has billed itself from the start as a more music focused contest than The X Factor and has lived up to that promise all the way. Most important to The Voice is the role of the judges/ coaches who pick, groom and motivate the young contestants in their quest for the title of Best New Voice in Britain. Between them the four judges come with tonnes of star quality and musical pedigree – Jessie J, Tom Jones, Danny O'Donoghue and Will.I.Am.
Over at William Hill betting is fierce not just on the outright winner of the series but on who the winning coach will be too. Each of these musical heavyweights has picked ten acts as part of their team, but only one act can come out triumphant. So which coach do you think has what it takes to send their performers to the top?
Right now William Hill has Will.I.Am pegged as the clear favourite at odds of 7/4. The Black Eyed Peas front-man has made a career out of unearthing and promoting new talent, his celebrated proté  gés including Fergie and LMFAO, and he has impressed with his picks since the start of the contest. Second favourite is UK hit queen Jessie J at 9/4. Many have speculated as to how much of Jessie and Will's onscreen rivalry is for the camera. Jessie herself has dismissed claims of a major rift between the two, calling their back and forth teasing “silly”. Maybe, or maybe the pressure of the contest has the two boiling over.
The third priced judge is the charming The Script lead singer O'Donoghue at 5/2, with Tom Jones priced at a pretty generous 9/2. Both those odds are well worth a punt for fans of these two Celtic front men. Though they may not have stolen the limelight quite as quickly as Jessie and Will, they both have some terrific talent in their teams and this early in the competition, anything could happen.
If you have a favourite judge or reckon you know who is set to take the title, why not pop over to William Hill and add a bit of extra flavour to this year's most exciting singing show?
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Heavenly High Tops
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 Streetwear doesn't have to be strictly for the boys. Ribbon laces, diamante studs and sexy animal prints mean that even the most feminine girl can find a cool pair of kicks. River Island is a great spot for shoes in general but also has the cutest collection of floral print high tops and platform trainers. If you're looking for something more luxe roll down to Kurt Geiger and check out their collection of stunning metallic trainers studded with crystals and metal rivets. For a pair of ghetto fabulous kicks the Pastry line designed by Vanessa and Angela Simmons will be your idea of perfection. With style names like ‘Sugar Rush' and ‘Pop Tart' your sweet craving will definitely be satisfied. If you're a true stylista, slip on the range of Nike and Liberty of London collection of paisley print sneakers available at Office. But if you want a true style staple it has to be a pair of Converse All Stars. This collection spans every colour of the rainbow (in practically every shade), and collaborations from designers like Missoni and a multitude of contemporary artists. It is no surprise that almost every fashion editor owns a pair. If money is no object Giuseppe Zanotti proves that trainers can be super sexy. A line featuring metallics so smooth, that they could be molten precious metals. Intricate accents like gold buckles, chunky zips, and studded rivets do make this the most over the top collection of kicks on the market. But if you are more of a sex kitten than a girly girl these kicks will make you purrrrr with delight.
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Best Foot Forward
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Shoes can make or break an outfit. The sheer amount of choices available can make footwear one of the most difficult departments to navigate. Should you go for heels or flats? Open or closed toes? Strappy or simple? Embellished or plain? The questions are endless! Follow our guide to and every pair of shoes you own will make you feel like Cinderella.
Wedges - Your wedges will be the most comfortable pair of heels you own as they distribute your weight evenly and support whole length of your foot. They add a glamourous edge to any day time outfit and their leg lengthening properties help to balance out a top heavy frame. Perfectly practical and chic for outdoor summer events they'll look fantastic at a beach or pool party and also with tailored shorts, minis, playsuits, and sundresses.
Flats – Chic as well as comfortable these are a wardrobe staple and provide a casual elegance to an outfit. Although many women believe that flats are strictly a daytime look, Audrey Hepburn has proved that they can also look beautiful with an evening ensemble. Team with capri pants, peg leg trousers and flared skirts that rest just below the knee and you'll be ready for breakfast at Tiffany. Add an embellished pair of flat sandals to hot pants and you'll be ready for lunch on the Riviera.
Kitten Heels – If you're required to run in heels these are your best option. Combining sex appeal with comfort these are the ideal shoes for handling rush hour to and from the office. They look fabulous with tailored trousers, pencil skirts and knee length dresses making them the ‘purrrfect' complement for after work drinks or a trip to the theatre with your beau.
Stilettos – Pure seduction, and probably the only shoes your lover will ask you to keep on at the end of the night. Though with great power must come great responsibility, keep them closed toe for the day and team with skinny jeans, pencil skirts, and drain pipe trousers. For the evening go strappy with above the knee (though not mini!) form fitting dresses and dramatic slit to the thigh evening gowns.
Platforms – These will unleash your inner ‘glamazon' and show that you mean business. These are surprisingly comfortable to dance the night away in making them perfect club wear. As long as the heels are not Perspex a pair of peep toe platforms will look marvellous with a short dress, tailored shorts, and skinny leather trousers. Make sure you book a cab home though as limping is most definitely not sexy!
Generally your shoes are supposed to complement, not overpower your outfit so if you're planning to wear diamante encrusted statement heels with metal spikes (i.e. Louboutin for Rodarte) keep the rest of your outfit simple and vice versa.
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Luscious Lingerie
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Now that the rain clouds have disappeared it seems that everybody is obsessed with getting body beautiful for the fast approaching summer. Between those intensive gym sessions, waxing appointments, self tanning sessions, and pedicures it might be an idea to invest in some seriously sexy smalls to ensure that your hot summer fling will still be keeping you warm on those long cold winter nights. Here's a line up of some of the most seductive lingerie collections that London has to offer.
Dolci Follie - 28a Hereford Road, 020 7229 9085
Luxury lingerie heaven in the heart of Notting Hill, the elegant boutique is decorated to resemble a Venetian Palazzo and stocks the most gorgeous selection of lingerie to suit all tastes. The Yes Master Black Label line is perfect for exploring your dominatrix side while the Folies de Renaud line will definitely help bring out your inner showgirl. Audaciously sexy this high end collection has a matching price tag so a set from here should be used as a reward for good behaviour. Or as one of the more Gentleman friendly boutiques you can bring loverboy along and hopefully he'll be so overcome by lust he may just end up footing the bill.
Anthropologie - 158 Regent Street, 020 7529 9800
Part of the Urban Outfitters family this store is curated to cater for the woman who cares as much about quality and craftsmanship as she does about fashion. While the store's collection spans across clothing, accessories, home ware, and beauty its selection of playful and feminine lingerie will make you feel utterly beautiful as soon as you slip it on. The colourful silk A Fine Example line will set off a golden tan perfectly.
Coco de Mer - 23 Monmouth Street, 020 7836 8882
So much more than just a lingerie boutique Coco de Mer is an emporium to sensuality, a place where you can explore your deepest darkest fantasies and share them with a willing partner. The alluring Bordelle range will make you feel like a strong, confident, sexy woman and let your partner know that you mean business. Team it with the Bijoux Dark Chocolate Massage Candle and a Lelo Tantra Feather Tickler to stimulate more than just his eyes.
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Statement Staples
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Style is synonymous with confidence, but in order to look confident you should be willing and able to go bold. The key to reviving your style lies simply in knowing which key pieces and accessories to invest in.
The Heel. The kitten heel is timeless and would make a chic alternative to a wedge or ballet flats. Liven up a pair of denim jeans with a Vintage Ferragamo heel for refined and elegant look.
The Clutch. Dubbed the ‘it bag' for the modern woman, the clutch will have people taking style notes while offering you plenty of compliments. Go for a burnt orange leather or deep green suede clutch for weekend drinks or a dressy do. 
The Striped Shirt. Much like the chunky knit cardigan or white silk blouse, the striped shirt is fast becoming a staple in every style connoisseur's wardrobe. Be the epitome of head-to-toe chic with a striped shirt, tailored pants and black brogues to match.
The Trench. The eponymous trench coat has revived itself season after season with a new shape, length, colour and cut. The trench never ceases to flatter a woman's wardrobe so go for the classic camel when in doubt.
The Pencil skirt. Be it wool, chiffon, lace or cotton, the allure of the pencil skirt knows no boundary, so be sure to stock up on this little number for a worthwhile style investment.
The Statement Scarf. A great scarf can accessorize even the blandest of outfits. Think French chic, slim and short, and you will never go wrong.
The Bold Lip. This could be a shade lighter or darker than your usual colour or even a quirky hue like purple or orange. Pair a bold lip colour with little or no makeup to turn heads.
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Closet Vintage Clothing
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Vintage fashion is popular these days, and it may be easier than you think to pull off the look. You may already own some pieces from past eras, without realising it. Or, if you don't think you own something vintage, ask gran if you can borrow her clothes. 
A 60s vintage piece that you are likely to own is the mini-skirt. This piece of clothing was brought into style in the 60s by Mary Quant, making it something that not only inappropriately dressed girls wore, but a stylish look that is still popular today.
What about those old 70s style flared trousers you used to wear? Try combining them with a tucked-in fitted top to balance the look.
That ugly floral scarf your mother always loved? That might just add the perfect vintage touch to your khaki trousers and button-up shirt.
How about the 20s? The style of this era will look great on you if you're on the slender side. You may not own a vintage 20s dress, but you might just have all the right accessories. Once you find the perfect dress at a vintage shop, look in your closet for ballet shoes or flats with straps across the ankle, put on some stockings and your good to go!
Looking for comfortable vintage? That long flowing skirt your mum passed down to you might just do the trick with a loose modern top and the right accessories. This bohemian look can make you peace and look cool whilst you're doing it.
One more accessory to add to a vintage look is, of course, the handbag. Your mother may still own one from back in the day and, if she's willing to part with it, you've got yourself one of the hottest vintage items on the market.
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