Hair bows are back

Hello again my fellow fashion addicts, I am back and refreshed after a week in the sun and I am ready to get the ball rolling once again. So, back to fashion.

They're the more time-tested and socially acceptable cousin of bunny ears, a trend which took the fashion world by storm in 2009. The Spring 2010 collections saw a number of designers send bows down the runway. Marc Jacobs, Luella and Temperley all styled their models with hair bows, but worn the wrong way, you end up looking like a Madonna in the 80's tribute act.



When you choose to wear a hair bow after a certain age, you are making a statement, so make it oversized, luxurious and fun, but not childish. Head scarves are also a good way to create the bow trend, by tieing it up in the style of a 1940's work girl, giving you a vintage charm.





Lace Bow Hairband, Topshop, £8; Spotty Hearband, Miss Selfridge, £6; Floral Hair Scarf, Urban Outfitters, £10; Chiffon pearl hairband, ASOS, £6.

**News Flash** Madonna gets daughter to design her fashion line

Madonna's 13 year old daughter "did most of the work" designing her mother's new clothing line for Macy's, the singer has revealed.


Lourdes was introduced to fashion design by Stella McCartney. In an interview with Access Hollywood, the Queen of Pop admited "I just sit on the conference table and watch and let her do the work. It's nice, it's refreshing."

Topshop prepare for Festival Season

It's nearly here! Thats right, festival season is getting closer and closer (I'll be empyting my bank account to get a Reading Festival ticket next week, hur-rah!)

And to make it all that little more exciting, TopShop has released a new collection aptly named "Festival Army." Teaming up the prettiest items are this season and teaming it with dark, grungy pieces will give you and edgy, cool look perfect for looking fabulous at Festivals this year (well, as fabulous as you can look after a few days of no bathing.)

Laddered tights, battered leather, cobweb knits teamed with petticoats, lace trimmed slips and slinky petticoats will give you a look Kate Moss herself will envy.

So get your dry shampoo and wellies ready because festival season is nearly here!







Lace trim slip, £35; Knitted hole cardigan, £38; Drawstring parka jacket, £65; Bleach frayed hotpants, £25; Laced work boots, £70; Leather Satchel, £80; Knitted boxy cardigan, £35; Over the knee socks, £10

**News Flash** Fashion legend Joseph Ettedgui has died

Described as the "Creator of Modern Retail" Joseph Ettedgui passed away in London yesterday after a long battle with cancer.

The 71-year-old founder of the Joseph clothing line sold the famous women's fashion label nearly five years ago for a reported £23.8 million.

Ettedgui, the son of a French-Morrocan furniture retailer, came to London from Casablanca in 1960 and trained as a hairdresser.

He established Joseph in 1972 and went on to open more than 20 shops in London, Manchester, Leeds, France, Germany and the US.

Ettedgui died in a London hospital yesterday morning, his family were by his side.

Scarlett Woman

Red lips have always been a favourite for creating a glamorous, night time look and now they are the hot trend for this Spring. As classic beauty trends go, crimson lips are as far from the usual Spring pastal hues as you can get. Nevertheless the scarlett pout is one of the key trends of the season and has been all over the catwalks these past few months.

But what shade is best for you? Many women wrongly think that they can't wear red lipstick. The secret too choosing the right shade for you is in the tones of your skin. Fairer girls should opt for cherry red, those with olive skin can wear fire-engine red and darker skinned girls look great with deep reds.

For me, the best lipstick is Rimmel's Lasting Finish "Vintage colours" collection. The colour lasts for hours, and doesn't dry out your lips like others I have tried. My favourite colour is Signature Red. It is my perfect weekend lipstick and makes any outfit that bit more glamorous looking. And for only £4.99, it doesn't break the bank either.








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**News Flash** Fashion world honour for McQueen

It has been announced that there will be another tribute to the late designer Alexander McQueen, who died in an apparent suicide in his London home last month.

The 40 year old British designer will recieve the Council of Fashion Designers of America's Special board of directors honour at the industry's annual star studded gala this Summer.

Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs and last year's pick for up-and-coming designer Alexander Wang are competing for the womenswear category, considered to big competitive prize for the night.

In menswear, Tom Ford, taking a break from directing to return to fashion, will compete in the main category with Michael Bastian and Rag & Bone's David Neville.

The gala is being held in New York on June 7.

Spring Awakening

At last, it appears Winter is finally leaving us here in England and Spring is slowly making its way back. Blue skys are out, green is starting to return to the trees and theres no need to a hundred layers when you go outside HURRAH! And all of this sunny weather means its nearly time to ditch the woolly jumpers and scarves.

For me, Spring fashion is all about prettiness. Floral prints, lace and feminie shapes are perfect for celebrating this season, and here are just a few of my favourite items that are on the High Street right now.







Smock Dress, £45; Lace top, £32; Boots, £65; Slip Skirt, £32.









Shorts, £25; Shirt, £30; Lace up pumps, £25;

**News Flash**A Royal Reception

Last night Buckingham Palace played host to perhaps one of the biggest moments in the history of British fashion. Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh opened their doors to 350 members of the British Clothing Industry, includingdyers, weavers, printers, knitters, textile pioneers, dry-cleaners, retailers from all levels; not to mention the twins behind DB shoes, the Northampton shoe business, Charles and David Denton.

New and upcoming British designers rubbed shoulders with legends Bruce Oldfield, Betty Jackson, Jasper Conran, Elizabeth Emmanuel and Manolo Blahnik, aswell and some of the Queen's dressmakers.

As fashion moments go, this one couldnot be beaten

curiouser & curiouser...

Like the rest of the world, i cannot wait for March 5th, when Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is finally released in the UK. Johnny Depp was born to play the Mad Hatter, and with Tim Burton's cray yet genius imagination, the film is sure to be nothing short of amazing.

To celebrate this very important date, Miss Selfridge has released a range of tee's and vest's inspired by the film. With prices starting at just £16, these adorable tops are perfect for Spring. But be quick to get one because they won't be around for long.







Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is released in cinemas March 5th.