Auf Wiedersehen August!

The Manchester monsoons have arrived, the extra blankets are tucked on the bottom of the bed and the immersion has reluctantly been twiddled on for the first time in months, It can only mean one thing…, It’s the middle of August?!?

That’s right folks, the bemusing British summer is upon us, and once again I find myself cheated out of what should surely be weeks more wear of those newly purchased summer steals. It’s time for those sizzling summer frocks and high waist hot pants to take early retirement to the back of the wardrobe as we say bye bye blue skies, hello holey heavens!

To start the new season we’re warming up with some school yard chic; Prepare to warp back to the dastardly days of pigtails and hopscotch as brogue ankle boots, vintage style leather satchels and duffle coats arrive on the scene.

Tips: A/W 2010 will celebrate all fabrics textured worked in three key colour pallets-moody grey/blues, pretty pastels and exotic autumn orange/reds

Nineties Nostalgia

It’s the return of the 90s! And whilst women in their twenties and thirties the world over experience the dizzy heights of euphoria reached (naturally) by 5 receding, slightly plump around the middle Englishmen, I too find myself overjoyed at news of my all time favorite five-some back for good to serenade crowds of lovely bingo winged beauties and saddle- bagged babes. Yay.

Whilst digging out my string vest to rock out re-light my fire, I came across a few other 90’s relics making a huge come-back this season-High Rise Levi Denims, the T-Shirt Maxi Dress and body suit complete with P.E style poppers! Think the dodgy days of friends when Rachels hair was as high as her waistband and my so-called life was the height of teen trash telly.

Tip: Dust down ya Docs and don ya Levis with tie plaid shirt for authentic 90s Nirvana esq. grunge.

Ed Hardy-Heaven scent!

Originally submitted at Fragrance Direct

Ed Hardy Original Woman Eau de Parfum Spray 30ml

Scent-sational!

By FiFi from Leeds on 1/22/2010

5out of 5

Pros: Good Value, Good Smell, Effective, Easy To Use

Best Uses: Everyday, Daily Use, Woman

Describe Yourself: Budget and Quality Oriented

How many guys have ever said 'you smell wonderful' Not that many I hear you cry, well, Just add a splash of this to die for fragrance guaranteed to perk up and fully awaken those..erm senses

Design-
At first glance this product looks fantastic, its funky tattooed exterior gives it a real unique and edgy feel.

Smell-
More than lived up to appearances! (How often can a woman say that these days!) A fusion of all things exotic and zesty this slice of paradise smells truly out of this world!!

Price-
A little more than I usually spend on perfume, but well worth every penny! I’ve tried similar smelling products which are cheaper in the past but they seem to wear off after only a few hours. This scent however, lasted all night and earned more than a few compliments..and most definitely a loyal customer and fan! All in all scent-sational!

Raies de Paris

To kick start spring 2010, we’ve gone all French. New nautical is huge this season, and stripes are everywhere!

Ahhh the classic elegance of Parisian style. Glamorous hotels dripping with diamond chandeliers, and celebrities-just flown in for the weekend to snap up some couture, sipping café au lait and watching the world go by…

…Okay so maybe in the currently bleak economic and literally freezing climate Parisian dreaming is about as close as I’m going to get, but hey, with stripes, berets and Eiffel prints a plenty hitting the shops just add a coffee at Café Nero et voila!...After all you can take the girl out the city…

Here’s how to add a little ooh lala to your wardrobe…

Tips- Fuse 50s polka dot frills and stripes together for instant romantic chic, or funk things up and go ultra urban with fishnets under ripped leggings and converse.