How to Combat the January Blues

No Words Needed

(images courtesy of men's health)

Words, Words, Words

From 12th January to 1st March the Ultra Lounge on the lower ground floor of Selfridges London will be tansformed into a library as part of the store's Words, Words, Words theme. There will be classes and lectures such as story-telling workshops and hand-writing analysis but also special pop-ups from brands such as Tatty Devine. At Tatty Devine you can order a custom order name or letter necklace and watch it being made then and there, all you have to do is choose which colour perspex you want, add a chain and a charm and go.

And if you can't quite make up your mind then you can choose from a range of ready made name and phrase necklaces right here.

Shop all Words, Words, Words at Selfridges here.

A quick peek behind the scenes courtesy of Tatty Devine:

 

 

 

 

A New Look for the Hawaiian Shirt

Thankfully for us the Hawaiian print is one trend this summer that is easier for the girls to wear and get right, than it is for the boys. Mess this one up at your peril guys...

I happened to catch a glimpse of this little beauty at the New Look Spring/Summer '12 Press Day, and I don't know about you but I can't wait to get my hands on it. The faded colours make this incredibly easy to wear with just the right touch of flamingos.

I plan to team with cut off denim shorts and some western ankle boots for a kitsch rockabily vibe this summer. Now all I need is the sun.

See this and more new arrivals at New Look here.

Here Comes the Sun

I don't know about you but winter always brings me down. Dark when you get up, dark when you get home, just dark, dark, dark. Oh and cold.

So what better way to cheer ourselves up than by looking forward to the summer, hell just looking forward to the spring, with gusto. Thankfully the trends for spring/summer '12 are not just a breath of fresh air but full on Miami-style, in your face, tropical rays of sunshine.

Pick up a piece from our Miami mood-board, whatever your budget and help will on the sun in your own little way.

Tom Ford Neroli Portofino at Selfridges £45 | Pink Tassle Boots at River Island | Printed Shirt at River Island £30 | Nars Blusher at Selfridges £20.50 | Baroque Printed Jeans at Motel £48 | Stella McCartney Palm Tree Brooch at Matches £315 | Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin Candle at Selfridges £38 | September Charm Priti NYC Nail Varnish at Cult Beauty £8.95

5 Dress Trends for S/S '12 - Mermaids & More

UNDER THE SEA

Shimmery metallics, pearlescent sequins and fishtail detailing bring out your inner Ariel.

TFNC Sequin Dress with Long Sleeves £55 from ASOS

PRETTY IN PRINT

Christopher Kane no longer has the monotony on all things printed (although this little number is rather nice). Inspired by tropical, galactical, animal.

Christopher Kane Rainbow Dress £248 from Matches

WASHED NEON

Pin-up girl palettes, cat flicks and cropped denim, think mints and lilacs and rock it like Rizzo.

Acne Zip Back Heavy Tunic Dress £220 from My Wardrobe

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS

Versace for H&M and the come back of Ab Fab are just the beginning of a full on 90s rave Face magazine reading resurgence.

 

Coco Backless Dress in Baroque Print £35 from Motel Rocks

NEW NUDE

Goodbye nude hello Great Gatsby blushes and creams, a perfect trend for perfect ladies.

Elenor Technique Skirt Dress in Soft Cappuccino £225 from Reiss