Posted by laura on Dec 30, 2009 in
Uncategorized A note to all my Fashionfix readers -
As of tomorrow 31st Dec, fashionfix will no longer exist here, as Twolia have decided to take away the blog section of the site, but don’t despair, you can still read my original blog at http://www.fashionfindsuk.blogspot.com and read my column in Gspot magazine here - http://gspotmagazine.co.uk/magazine/all_issues/category/highstreet-fashion and follow me on Twitter here - http://twitter.com/Lauracorleys
A big thank you to all of my loyal readers and a very happy 2010 to you all.
Lots of love
Laura x
Could this be one of the most versatile items in your wardrobe ladies??
Possibly so!
The Soft & Sexy Wrap from Victoria’s Secret can be worn in 6 different ways and is available in 15 colours!
These are just 4 of the ways that you can wear it, but you can find full images and instructions on the website.
And ladies, if you think that it couldn’t get any better, it’s actually on sale right now for just$39 which is absolutely fantastic when you think of how much wear you’ll get out of it, and it also means that you can afford to buy more than one colour if you wanted.
Horah for Victoria’s Secret
www.victoriassecret.com
Tags: top, Victorias Secret
Posted by laura on Dec 4, 2009 in
dresses 
For those of you that are into your vintage fashion, i’m sure that your already aware of Stop Staring, (and if not you should be ashamed of yourself), and from now until Sun 6th Dec, they are having a fab Holiday Sample Sale at their showroom. and for those of you that are not able to attend the sample sale, there will be 20% off online until 7th Dec.
The discount will be automatically applied at the checkout.
www.stopstaringclothing.com
Tags: dresses, vintage fashion
Posted by laura on Dec 3, 2009 in
Hair & Beauty,
Make up & Beauty 
With Christmas and New Years Eve now only weeks away, many women are already planning their holiday party outfits. One of the biggest mistakes women make during the party season, is applying their makeup incorrectly. FACE atelier Pro Makeup Artist, Amy Zdunowski-Roeder, gives us her Top 5 Holiday Makeup No, No’s:
1. Makeup on Flaky Dry Skin will look Flaky
Exfoliate and hydrate (hydration is so important) and use a non-alcoholic based foundation or mineral makeup to create balance.
2. Makeup that is too dark for the skin
Some ladies try purchase makeup a few shades darker because they believe they will give them that festive “bronzed” look. What happens instead, is the skin looks jarringly unnatural. Foundation should be tested in natural light, on your wrist, chin or the best place- NECK- since your neck connects your face and decollete, you can find the best tone that will blend perfectly into both areas.
3. Avoid the “Clown” look
Makeup should be fun, creative and exciting. However, it is very easy to overdo it during the party season. Pick ONE area to emphasize- cheeks, lips or eyes. For example, if you have bold and dramatic sexy dark eye makeup on, a pale lip and light rosy cheeks will make your eyes pop and you will have a completed look that is just right!
4. Over-Penciling your Eyebrows
An over- penciled eyebrow is the first thing an onlooker notices and has the tendency to look painted on. Many, many women unknowingly make this mistake, which can be one of the hardest to break. For best results, select an eye shadow color that matches your hair color and apply with a small angled brush using light brush strokes.
5. Blending-. Blending is the Professional Makeup artist’s secret weapon! It is what creates the flawless face. Important areas to blend:
1. Along the Jaw line- You can see “that line” on someone’s chin a mile away. Your eyes catch it when the foundation isn’t blended properly into the neck to be fresh and uniform
2. Blend out cheek color so you look flushed not painted (unless you want an 80’s look J )
3. Blend eye shadow when you use multiple colors and can see “hard” lines
4. Blend lip liner into the lip again when there is a “hard” drawn on line that you can see
Amy Zdunowski-Roeder is a Pro Makeup Artist for FACE atelier. She has worked as part of America’s Next Top Model Makeup Team, is a regular on movie sets and has credits in People Magazine, NYLON and OUT Magazine.
Tags: Pro make up tips
Posted by laura on Dec 2, 2009 in
Holiday gift ideas,
Jewellery 
Looking for the perfect gift for your creature loving, vegan pal or relative this Christmas ladies?
Then get on down to http://www.alternativeoutfitters.com where you’ll find everything from clothes, shoes, jewellery, handbags, hats and much more all made from vegan friendly materials. i love this super cute little puppy coin purse priced at $15.95 and this ‘go veg’ cow necklace priced at $25.
Your sure to win big brownie points for such a great gift!
Tags: Holiday gift guide, Jewellery, Vegan fashion and gifts
Well ladies Rockstar denim is certainly making a name for itself as a celeb favourite and new ‘must have’ denim brand
Check out my update from last week, with halle Berry wearing Rockstar jeans, and now check out Avril Lavigne sporting a pair of Rockstar denim’s ‘Sushi’ grey biker jeans in the new T Mobile commercial. You can pick up the same pair for $209 at www.singer22.com so grab yourself a slice of celeb style or give as a gift to your favourite pal or sister this Christmas!
Tags: celeb style, Holiday gift ideas, jeans/denim, Rockstar Denim, Star style steal
Posted by laura on Nov 30, 2009 in
Make up & Beauty 
Celebrity makeup artist Christopher Drummond, who has worked with celebrities, such as Jennifer Lopez, Brooke Shields, Jane Fonda, Glenn Close and Eve Ensler, gives us his advice for looking flawless this holiday season.
According to Christopher, “A big trend both in fashion and in makeup for the holidays is the “moonstruck” look. Nothing says glamour like a gown and smokey eyes. And this season, the dresses are slender and simple with an occasional train and details to dazzle. To compliment your fabulous dress, makeup is flirty and smoky.”
Here are Christopher’s tips for achieving the perfect smokey eye:
1. Start with a beige shadow base all over the entire lid
2. Take a gold shadow, and apply it 3/4 of the way up, not quite all the way up to the brow. Leave some space between where you stop and the brow
3. Apply a blue/grey shadow from the crease (middle) of the eye to the base of the lashes. Be sure to blend it well, back and forth. This helps the product adhere, and stay on longer
4. On the outer corner of the lid, blend in a purple eye shadow to give some extra “sizzle.” Blend well
5. Finally, use a black liner to line the base of the lashes. Follow with mascara.
To compliment the smokey eyes, Christopher suggests lush lips and radiant cheeks. The new Fall/Winter 2009 Color Collection from Christopher Drummond Beauty (christopherdrummondbeauty.com) has products for all the trends for holiday in one collection (plus it’s all-natural, vegan and organic).
For more info on Christopher and his products visit - http://www.christopherdrummond.com
Tags: celeb style, Make up artist tips
Posted by laura on Nov 24, 2009 in
AW09 trends,
Denim/Jeans,
Star style 
Steal Halle’s style with Rockstar jeans!
Halle was spotted here leaving a West Hollywood spa with Gabriel Aubry on Friday, November 13th, wearing Rockstar Denim’s UltraSuede Biker Jeans in Black, and looking a lot like Rihanna in my opinion, which is pretty cool, considering she’s twice Rihanna’s age.
And Halle is clearly a fan of her Rockstar Denim jeans as she also wore the same style for her appearance on the Tyra Banks Show last week!
You can pick up the same jeans for $209 at www.emoda.com and www.singer22.com
Tags: Halle Berry, jeans, Rockstar Denim, Star style steal
Yes ladies, it really is true… all the fabulous leg and butt toning benefit’s of the original Fitflop, in a comfy and warm, furry boot designed by legendary designer Anna Sui.
These very on trend stud embellished furry Ugg style boots with cute tassels are the must have item this season, and definitely one of my top picks, they provide comfort, warmth, a designer name and a gym workout all in one, what more could we possibly ask for ladies?
But there are only a limited edition of 1500 of the boots on sale, so you need to be quick to catch these babies!
They are available from www.net-a-porter.com and www.shopintuition.com and priced at $195
Tags: Anna Sui, Boots, designer, Fitflop
Posted by laura on Nov 18, 2009 in
Jewellery,
eco friendly 
Treat yourself or a loved one guilt free, with a piece of gorgeous Eco friendly, handmade jewellery from www.georgiedesigns.com
All the lovely designs are made from recycled silver and are so affordable, they stock a range of necklaces, bracelet’s and earrings so your sure to find something for everyone.
Show your support for Breast Cancer awareness with this cute little pink ribbon ring ($28), For every ring sold, $10 will be donated to Susan G. Komen to help in the fight against breast cancer.
And i think this Bronze Swarovski Pearl Ring is super classy and its only $17!!
So treat yourself and your loved ones, on a budget while also looking after the environment and supporting a great cause.
Tags: Christmas gifts, eco friendly, Holiday gift guide, Jewellery
Check out how hot Kayla Ewell looks in this sequined rainbow dress!
And the very same dress can be yours for just $72, from www.shopintuition.com so shy away from the usual LBD this season ladies and a bit of colour and sparkle to your party outfit, and if your not aware of ‘Shop Intuition’, it’s a celeb favourite, with the likes of Audrina Partridge, Fergie, Carmen Electra, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Aniston, Paris Hilton regularly shopping there, to name just a few!
So get on down to www.shopintuition.com for all of your festive closet essentials, and step out in style like your favourite celeb!
Tags: celeb style, Holiday clothes, Party dress, Star style steal
Posted by laura on Nov 13, 2009 in
AW09 trends,
Shoes 
A slight contrast in style here ladies, i know, but both styles can make you feel pretty powerful.
The gorgeous leopard print peep toe sandals £35 are super sexy and will make you feel like one hot mama, while the brogues £22, worn with a great pair of tailored trousers will make you feel equally sexy if worn with a great top and jacket.
Brogues are everywhere right now and are one of this season’s biggest shoe trends, and they’re comfy too…horray!
Get these now at www.dorothyperkins.com
Also check out my guest article on office party chic on the new Dorothy Perkins style blog - http://www.yourstylesociety.com/?p=390#more-390
And my new fashion column in Gspot magazine http://gspotmagazine.co.uk/magazine/all_issues/category/highstreet-fashion
Enjoy! x
Tags: AW09 trends, Dorothy Perkins, Shoes
Asos gets top marks as usual this week, with these great trend focused party dresses, and both are under £50!
As previously mentioned Lace is big news this season, and your sure to find it everywhere, so this pretty lace dress is a key piece to have in your closet, it also comes
And this very sexy Monochrome (another big trend) structured dress is sure to get you noticed girls, just remember your spanx knickers underneath! But stay well clear of this dress if your really pear shaped though girls, as this will do you do you no favours at all.
www.asos.com
Tags: Asos, AW09 trends, Holiday clothes, Lace, party dresses
Ladies, these are two dresses that are going to last you for years, they are trend proof and classically stylish!
Having said that, lace is very much on trend this season so this lace overlay bodice dress ($49.99) is a great party piece to have right now but will still retain it’s level of style season after season.
And this pretty vintage chic grey dress ($54.99) is another wonderful item to have as it can be worn to work with a cute blazer, or on a night out with lots of added bling, and it can also be worn casually with ballet flats for a spring time walk in the park, and is another trend proof, ageless number.
Both dresses are from the wonderful www.modcloth.com
Tags: AW09 trends, dresses, Wardrobe essentials, Wardrobe staples
Forever 21’s Twist collection is fabulous, it’s young and funky yet flirty and feminine.
These are three of my top picks…
The lovely jersey colour block dress is bang on trend in terms of this seasons big colour’s, grey and Mulberry shades where seen all over the AW09 catwalks, and the layering of the colours, makes the whole colour block thing softer and more feminine.
The glitter platform vest is such a cool little item to have in your closet, wear it with skinny jeans and a blazer for an up to the minute look, and the lovely black and nude ruffle dress is just dreamy!
Check out the rest of the collection at www.forever21.com
Tags: dresses, Forever 21, top
Posted by laura on Nov 6, 2009 in
Bags,
Designers,
Fashion for charity,
Shoes 
Ladies, if like me you’ve always promised yourself a gorgeous pair of Jimmy Choo’s, then there couldn’t be a better time to indulge then now…
Jimmy Choo launched ‘Project Pep’ a couple of weeks ago, and 25% of the net sales from the Project Pep range goes to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
This project is designed to support the funding of the Simelela centre in South Africa. The vibrant capsule collection features a distinctive and collectible punk rock motif print representing Jimmy Choo’s passionate and individualist spirit.
The Proceeds raised by Project Pep will enable the clinic to stay open day and night providing 24 hour/7 days a week access to the vital life saving treatment that has to be administered within the first 72 hours of exposure to HIV.
I love the punk inspired flats, and they also have bags and other accessories in the Project Pep range, purchase at www.jimmychoo.comand for more info on Project Pep visit www.jimmychoo.72.com
Tags: Fashion for charity, Jimmy Choo Project Pep, Shoes
Posted by laura on Nov 5, 2009 in
AW09 trends,
Tops 
How cute is this Huggy bear t-shirt from French Connection!
It’s not exactly cheap in terms of t-shirts, at $48, but it’s so quirky, and totally adorable, plus statement t-shirt are really hot right now!
And hey, it may even get you a few hugs from cute guys wanting a piece of the action, when out and about?! Here’s hoping girls!
Purchase at - www.frenchconnection.com
Tags: AW09 trends, french connection, Statement Tee's, Tops
