Isabel Spearman’s Guide To Party Dressing Like A Pro

It’s literally the first day of November, but with party season starting the day after Bonfire Night (or thereabouts, anyway), you’ve got a matter of days to plan your outfits for a frankly intimidating roster of cocktails, pub quizzes, dinners and parties. That might be enough to make you want to crawl under your duvet until the end of December. So if in doubt, the fastest way to look fabulous is a party dress (whether that means the high-octane glam of sequins or something more minimalist in your book). And for a real treat that’s slightly off the beaten track,…Continue Reading

New Year’s Eve fashion 2023: From a night out to casual looks and more

New Year’s eve is right around the corner and if you’re anything like us, the first thing you may think is, “What am I going to wear?” When it comes to shopping for a party outfit, there are many factors to keep in mind. For a dinner function, you might want to feel a bit more classy while still giving a festive feel, or if you are planning a holiday night out with friends, sequins can be the main attraction! Sequins have had a big fashion moment this year, and according to trend experts, 2024 will keep the sequins coming!…Continue Reading

​Sainsbury’s to launch branded third-party fashion hubs in stores | News

Sainsbury’s is to launch branded third-party fashion hubs in stores, as part of a drive to increase its fashion and clothing offering. The proposition will initially launch in nine of Sainsbury’s larger format stores in September, with plans to reach at least 50 over the next five years. It will see Sainsbury’s offer a curated lineup from seven of its third-party clothing brands including Sosandar, Simply Be and Finery alongside its own Tu clothing brand in stores. Previously the retailer had only sold these online, through the Tu website. Little Mistress by Vogue Williams, Thought, Burgs and Brakeburn are the…Continue Reading

How do you party— Barbie style? | Lifestyle News

On Saturday afternoon, Shallon Lester, 36, a YouTuber, saw “Barbie” with 20 girlfriends and then headed back to her house in Bozeman, Montana, for a “Barbiecue.” She renamed her five-bedroom home “Shallibu Barbie’s Dreamhouse” for the soiree and set up hot-pink balloon arches, a Barbie-themed Slip ‘N Slide and a splash pad. When the ladies weren’t playing in the water, they played a game of Barbie trivia. “I’ve been Googling what Barbie’s full name is, how is she related to Ken, which profession she has,” Lester said in a phone interview. In an undated image provided by Shallon Lester, Shallon…Continue Reading