Warehouse Stratford Store Opening Countdown.....5 days to go...

So I've counted down the Christmas party dresses and the ultimate Warehouse hand bags for this season so what comes next? Well as any WareGirl knows, the brand loves a rather glamorous drape jacket! Used to take your look from day wear to night, as a sophisticated cover up or as a professional looking jacket to head to the office in - its how you Ware it and make it your own thats important!

So with just 5 days until Westfield Stratford City Flagship store opens (Tuesday 6th Decemeber 5pm) its about time you had your fashion fix party outfit sorted and now that all important drape jacket to complete your look....

Fringe Back Jacket
£70
Warehouse

 A classic black suited jacket with that all important Warehouse twist! This one has an unusual fringed back which differentiates the piece from the usual black jackets on the high street and gives that all important cheeky glimpse of what's underneath - sexy!

Teal Drape Jacket
£60
Warehouse

 Teal has been the 'it' colour of the season that has filled the high street with a dash of colour thats normally missing at this time of year! Well not at Warehouse - the soft draping lapels are flattering, the quarter length sleeves chic and the colour beautiful; what more would you need from a winter cover up?!

Metallic Jacket
£55
Warehouse

Edgy, glamorous and sophisticated - this metallic jacket is classic Warehouse! Pair with your skinny black jeans for a rock edge, over a prom dress for 60's styling or with leather shorts for a look to rival Kate Moss!

Don't forget you can shop all of these items on Tuesday 6th December in the brand new Westfield Stratford store from 5pm! At the fashion fix party you can indulge in the exclusive 25% discount to all the wonderful new Warehouse customers that come through the doors!

Warehouse Westfield Stratford opens 5pm Tuesday 6th December! Come down to get involved in all the special events and offers...



Warehouse Stratford Store Opening Countdown.....7 days to go...

It is officially 1 week until Warehouse Westfield Stratford City opens the doors to its brand new conceptual  store to all of the fashion savvy East Londoners! But aside from all of the fantastic events that will be going on in store from 5pm on the 6th December, it is the Warehouse product everyone is going to be talking about! And with Christmas just around the corner, it's time to plan ahead ladies and get your Warehouse fashion fix planned so you know what you'll be wearing to all of the glamorous Christmas parties you'll be attending!

My pick of the top Warehouse Christmas dresses are as follows:

Maxi Dress
£90
Warehouse

Turquoise has been everywhere this season and is a chic alternative to the tradition LBD or Christmas red that is currently on the high street. The long maxi dress style has been a key seasonal piece for 2011 and the low back diamond cut out detailing makes for a sexy twist. A dress to truly 'wow' in at your Christmas party...

Leather and Lace Dress
£120
Warehouse

 The Warehouse customer loves a bit of leather and lace and this combination of the two is the perfect dress for the party season! Available in black, you can stick to the monochrome palette or update your outfit with bold accessories in bright colours such as red or electric blue or maybe jewel colours in purple and turquoise, making this dress an investment piece which you can wear for every occasion due to its versatility styling wise. Plus this is a stunning piece and one to go see in store!

Sequin Luxe Dress
£180
Warehouse





The Warehouse Luxe range has been going strong for the last few years, but until now I haven't seen a piece as glamorous as this beauty! Be prepared to dazzle your friends with this sequin and beaded luxurious dress. Team with black opaque tights and metallic heels for a rock and roll edge....

Don't forgot you can take full advantage of the 25% off discount that the new Warehouse Westfield Stratford City will be offering on their open evening on Tuesday 6th December from 5pm! There really is no excuse for you to not feel super stylish this Christmas....

Happy Shopping!

xoxo

All images taken from www.warehouse.co.uk

Warehouse Stratford Store Opening Countdown...8 Days to go...

With just eight short days to go before the fantastic brand new Warehouse Flagship store opens up in Westfield Stratford City, Warehouse fans and curious shoppers alike will be eager to know what beautiful buys will be on offer to them from the 6th of December 5pm and onwards....

My countdown of the Warehouse best fashion picks begins with the ultimate accessory - the Warehouse bag! Right from back when I was at school it was always the trendy and popular girls who had the Warehouse bags and Carly Woodgate, Warehouse Buying Office Manager, agrees: “Warehouse was always a really aspirational brand. Whilst I was growing up, the cooler girls at school were the ones that had the Warehouse branded bags!”

And the bags haven't really changed since then - if anything they are even more of a must have purchase and an area of fashion that Warehouse prides themselves on - I have Warehouse bags from around six years ago that are still going strong - with unbreakable zips and everything!

My top three bags that will be available in the new flagship store open from Tuesday 6th December at 5pm are:

Tote Bag
£45
Warehouse

 Perfect for the office due to its handy A4 sizing yet stylish enough to still be fashion savvy when filing all of your important documents safely. The black base and gold detailing make for a chic yet sophisticated finish.

Tan bowling bag
£45
Warehouse

 A soft to the touch tan bag that is both fashionable and compact with inside zips to store away your important bits and pieces. A classic Warehouse bag that goes with everything!

 

Sequined bag
£55
Warehouse

Everyone knows that Warehouse loves a bit of embellishment so what better way to indulge in the glamour than through this beautiful sequin bag!

If you're as tempted as I am by this gorgeous arm candy why not take full advantage of the 25% discount at the store's opening evening at the Fashion Fix party extravaganza? You'd be 'zipping' crazy to miss it...!


All images taken from www.warehouse.co.uk
Employee quotation taken from www.blog.warehouse.co.uk

River Island Spring Summer 2012 Press Day....

With atmospheric music blaring out from the juke box, a rainbow of print filled the River Island Press Studio and an infusion of colour ignited the room. With the brand's collections becoming stronger each season (Elle features them, Vogue loves them, never mind the countless celebrities who adore them too...) Spring Summer 2012 is set to accelerate the brand further into the elite high street brand list...

First on the River Island trend radar its all about summer lovin' - I'm sure you're all familiar with the theme tune to Grease! Think pink lady style jumpers, two tone shirt dresses updated in luminous colors, lace tailored jackets and the inevitable bandeau corsets with matching skin tight pants! It's all about swirly floral prints in dusky pinks, blues and purples with illuminating primary colours to give a modern twist. Vintage inspired lace will feature heavily and an ode to the feminine form will take centre stage through cinched in waists and girly 50's style skirts! Summer lovin' really will have you a blast at River Island!

Lightweight sweater jumpers with florals
 will be teamed with denim cut-offs come SS12...

Matching printed two pieces and sugary sweet hues fill the collection...

"Pink Ladies" style jumpers to rival French and Rizzo...

River Island were clearly influenced by Sandy's iconic shirt dress -
the brand update theirs with luminous colours and textured material....

1950's style wouldn't be complete without lots of lace -
 this vintage inspired jacket with quarter length sleeves is elegant and feminine....

Summer wouldn't be summer without clashing prints! After a dreary winter of wearing monochrome colours, the warmer season is a chance for us fashionable folk to get creative and make a statement in bold patterns and River Island's collection really does not disappoint in this department! Hawaiian tropic prints adorn skinny trousers and lightweight blazers, tropical rainbow stripes feature on statement tees and accessorizing with statement jewellery really differentiates a bold look. A clash of acidic colours completes the essence of Hawaiian Tropic.

90's essences in vivid tropical prints feature heavily on key seasonal pieces...

Bright bold block colours are given a tropical touch
 with oodles of statement necklaces....

Look out for colourful rainbow stripes and motifs...

Statement jewellery will be huge - the bigger the better...

Clash primary colour prints - be daring!

Beaded textures, fringe detailing, Hawaiian flowers all in the brightest of
 bold colours will accessorize your hot summer look...

The Navajo trend of AW11 has been transitionalized into a key look for summer too at River Island. Aztec prints are updated to a summer palette consisting of blue hues, primary greens and reds. The 1970's hippy takes pride of inspiration with garments featuring fringed tassels, embroidered paisley details and feathery textures - it's all very Florence Welch meets Isabel Lucas...

Ikat prints and sleeveless tees will make staple festival fashion pieces...

Fringing and knitted bobbles give a hippy inspired twist to a sleeveless shirt...

Fringed ponchos ooze Glasto-Glam -
 you'll be teaming this one with denim cut offs and wellies come summer 2012...

Fringing - check, Ikat pattern - check, embroidered print - check
This blouse tickets all of the SS12 trends thanks to River Island...

Toughen up your Tribal look with embellishment in gold, black and white...

Layer your look with feathery necklaces, beaded jewellery
 and more fringing than you could shimmy to...

A stunning piece of art work - this will have the fashion crowd all in a frenzy come SS12...

So it looks as though River Island have catered to all for the up and coming season - you have your bubble gum, feminine 50's inspired collection, clashing prints and tropical patterns in one and free spirited hippiness in another. Is your Spring/Summer 2012 wardrobe sorted? It should be by now....



All images are my own and taken at the River Island Spring Summer 2012 Press Event

Warehouse Westfield Stratford City Flagship Opens Tuesday 6th December 5pm....

London shopaholics have ascended in their hundreds of thousands to the brand new Westfield Stratford Shopping Centre. Laden down with shopping bags oozing with fashion delights from all the big names on the high street including Topshop, Zara and River Island to name but a few. But one of the strongest (and longest serving) members of the elite high street shopping experience has been missing since the centre opened back in September.

From the first ever Warehouse store....

But fear not ladies of East London as the High Street Retailer of the Year (Drapers Awards 2011) is bringing their design inspired fashion to you. The sensational new Warehouse Flagship Store is opening on Tuesday 6th December 2011 at 5pm with an array of exclusive events to celebrate the brand venturing to the East....

....to the newest store in Westfield Stratford...

The opening evening sets off to a stylish start with the Warehouse Christmas Fashion Fix Party which includes a DJ set spinning the latest chart music to accompany your deluxe shopping experience. With a glass of bubbly in hand, customers can also indulge and take full advantage of the 25% discount the brand will be offering to the first customers through the doors! Unsure what to use your exclusive discount offer on? Don't worry, a personal stylist will be on hand to put you on the right tracks to impressing at all of your upcoming Christmas parties!

The fabulous new flagship will be your go-to store for amazing Christmas
dresses and all things that sparkle the Warehouse way...

In the days following the grand opening, be sure to keep an eye out for all of the fab Warehouse girl's in and around Stratford distributing Warehouse goodie bags and exclusive 15% off vouchers valid in the store until February 2012!

Store events are occurring between Tuesday 6th December and Saturday 10th December - don't miss all of the exclusive offers and glamorous celebrations!


Image 1 taken from www.goods.ie
Image 2 and 4  taken from Warehouse Press site
Image 3 taken from www.uk.westfield.com

And who said shoes can't grow on trees...?

Stepping through the iron cast gate and into a secret garden world full of hidden treasures. Treasures that only girls could dream about; where they hunt through wild flowers to find flip flops, through leafy burrows in search of loafers, beside potted plants for platform wedges and amongst the marigolds for Mary Jane's! Even though we're all still donning our winter boots, after the Dune Press Event showcasing their Spring Summer 2012 shoe collection, I am on the official countdown to the warmer season...

The event started with a display of quirky brogues, vintage inspired loafers and the ultimate summer shoe; the chunky wedge. Think candy colour palettes such as coral, pastel pinks and powder blue hues.

Wooden crates stacked high were filled with lust-worthy shoes...

Boat shoes and ballet pumps scattered across a vintage garden table... 

Quirky brogues in neutral candy colours are going to be everywhere for SS12...

You'll be teaming vintage inspired loafers with your pretty summer dresses next year...

Peeking inside wall crates for a taste of Summer 2012...

Light weight, pretty and on trend; Summer 2012 ♥

Retro inspired wedges in distressed denim and pretty polka dots
will be key...

It wouldn't be Summer without botanical prints, tribal patterns and bright bold colours. Displayed on a grassy bed for the event, the clashing of concepts (would you really wear these to the park or on a field?!) made them even more appealing...

Good enough to eat - candy colours make a fab statement heel...

Dare to wear rainbow brights and sparkle in sequins in the summer sun...

The platform collaborates the colour block and print trend...

Water colour prints were everywhere - prepare to clash
with your ultimate summer dress...

With a snakeskin effect and an acidic colour - these shoes
won't be for the faint hearted...

Botanical prints will be the number one shoe trend for SS12...

 Even though we have only just nicely started wearing our heavy winter boots on a daily basis, the Dune Press Event for Spring Summer 2012 is a clear warning that the upcoming season is just around the corner! That means we have plenty of time to save up our pennies for these must have shoes and even more time to get our feet looking summer sexy ready for Spring - now where's my coral nail varnish.....?

Happy Shopping

xoxo

All images taken by myself from the Dune Shoes Spring Summer 2012 Press Event