Friday Fashion Fun

We've got that Friday feeling, and being girls that just wanna have fun for cheap at half the price, let's have a cheeky cosmetic fashion victim fumble for only £5 for all 3! It may not be the classiest look in the joint, but it's perfect for a party look.

2true at Superdrug

50% off best selling jeans at Firetrap

Designed in London by British designers Firetrap celebrate their roots taking inspiration from the sights, sounds and flavours of London life. Cool cuts and on-trend styles are what you can expect from one of the best high-street denim brands.

Founded in 1991, Firetrap isn’t the most established jeans company out there, but that doesn’t mean they won’t stand the test of time. We love what they have to offer, from their knitwear to their shoes.

Grunge and Goth references are seen in the skintight denims, rubberized embellishments, crushed leather, chain details, studs, plaid fabrics and the unconventional use of zips which ignite the sinister mood of Firetrap AW09.

With stores in London, Leeds, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Belfast, there isn’t far to go. However you don’t have to leave your home if you don’t want to, as all of their threads are available online at http://www.firetrap.com/.

Simply enter the code DENIM50 at the checkout to receive your discount but be quick as the offer ends on Sunday 15^th November.

5 of the best knitted jumper dresses

We love the practicality of jumper dresses: one easy piece so versatile that it can be worn with flats or heels, pumps or boots, tights or trousers, day or night. The knitted versions bring much needed warmth and are the height of this season’s fashion. We’ll take 10 in every colour, shape and thread!

Mustard Slash Neck Jumper Dress £14.00

This dress features on trend batwing sleeves and the bright colour is perfect for adding a bit of zing to the winter wardrobe. At this price, you can’t go wrong!

http://www.peacocks.co.uk/

Black Reverse Seam Dress £38.00

The shape is great and the white reverse seams add quirky detail drawing the eye downwards and elongating the body. It looks so comfy, we couldn’t resist.

http://www.missselfridge.com/

Kade Dress £85.00

Metal military buttons and the pointelle knitted side panel give this dress interesting detailing that make it worth every penny.

http://www.allsaints.com/

See by Chloé Beaded sweater dress £350

This basic black wool-blend knitted sweater dress is given an 80's-inspired edge with a body-con fit and silver-tone beaded detailing making it an ideal day-into-night piece.

http://www.chloe.com/

Missoni Madreperla knitted dress £660

The brands signature print features in classic autumnal shades and the light knit is perfect for layering. The longer length makes this dress ideal for pairing with platform heels.

http://www.net-a-porter.com/

Who’s your style icon?

Do you covet Kate, adore Alexa or swoon for Stella? If so and you want your favourite stylista to go down in history, here is your chance.

At next month's British Fashion Awards, for the first time ever, it’s the public that gets to decide who should win the London 25 award. Voters can nominate their favourite style icons through the British Fashion Awards website and must choose a figure who most embodies the spirit of the capital and acts as an international ambassador for the London fashion industry.

Marking the 25^th anniversary of the British Fashion Council, the winner will be announced at the awards bash on 9 December 2009 at London's Royal Courts of Justice. There are 18 iconic industry figures to choose from, or you can nominate your own – there is still time to vote so cast yours quick and be a part of the fashion event of the year.

British Fashion Awards www.britishfashionawards.com/polls

Cardboard chic? An interesting venture…

Independent furniture and home accessories designer, Giles Miller has amazed us with his innovative use of cardboard in creating his intriguing designs.

Using a variety of techniques, Miller demonstrates the versatility of cardboard to create a range of surprisingly durable and stylist items for the home. At the young age of 26, the designer’s credentials and portfolio are impressive, his biography is littered with cities all over the world, well-known designers, galleries and brand names.

Alongside three colleagues, Miller formed the design collective ‘Farm’ which offers iconic designs, unconventional materials and a firm stance on sustainability. Miller’s designs are made in the UK from sustainable reinforced corrugated cardboard, highlighting the potential of a material that often ends up in landfill. As a whole, Farm considers materials and production methods as the root of their practice with a commitment to investigating British manufacturing techniques.

In January Farm plan to set up a temporary studio at the Design Museum as part of their residency, taking inspiration from visitors to the museum, the design community and their individual networks. As part of their stay the four designers will spend their time engaging with visitors, exchanging ideas and sharing knowledge, whilst also focussing on the promotion of British manufacturers. Applying the diverse knowledge and ideas they acquire, Farm will design and create four new pieces of work.

To find out more about the Design Museum residency, visit www.inresidence.designmuseum.org/farm/.

To find out more about Giles Miller visit http://www.gilesmiller.com/.

Keep those mitts safe and warm

Following along a similar theme to our last blog, we’re thinking about keeping our wee little ‘dannies snug and toasty. More so today in anticipation of standing out in the chilly November air to behold a sky of colours, booms and bangs. Remember, remember? It is of course the 5^th of November.

Tonight is the night when gloves come into their own, whether woolly, fingerless, pretty or practical, just make sure you’ve got yours. Get ready to write your name in sparklers and give those clothen fingers the attention they deserve!

Love the glove:

Stripe & Contrast Bow Fingerless Gloves £10

Accessorize http://www.monsoon.co.uk/

Cable Long Cut Off Gloves £14

Accessorize http://www.monsoon.co.uk/

Quilt & stud leather driver’s glove £28

Warehouse http://www.warehouse.co.uk/

Ted Baker Bow Detail Leather Glove £38

http://www.tedbaker.com/

Dents Crochet Back Driving Gloves £40

Dents http://www.asos.com/

A retro winter-warmer not to be forgotten

When I came across new accessories brand Bambi & Snowflake, I was instantly reminded of when I was small. At approximately the age of three or four, I remember carrying my muff everywhere, hiding things in it and using it to keep my mitts warm.

Whatever happened to muffs? I’m pleased to see that they haven’t been forgotten. Independent designer and founder of Bambi & Snowflake, Poppy O’Neill has revived the muff within her collection of unique, one-off accessories.

We love the Tessa Embellished Muff in Cornflower Blue, handmade and lined with faux-fleece and embellished with studs, sequins, pearls and faceted acrylic stones. For a grown up take on the muff, look no further.

Bambi & Snowflake Tessa muff, available from Etsy for $30 www.etsy.com/shop/bambiandsnowflake.