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Monday 30 December 2013

Spotlight : Shop Smart at the Monsoon Sale...up to 50% off


'SALE SALE SALE'....Excited yet??? Well we're not. Rumours have it they are not as cheap as they claim. Shoppers have taken to social media sites to express their disappointment at the supposed marked down sales on the high street. They claim prices were more expensive than they were before Christmas or cheaper online.....it's time to wake up and smell the 'Cafe Latte'. 

What I am trying to say is, take your time and shop smart this sale. Make sure you are splashing out what you should. Planning your yearly wardrobe normally starts now and we are here to ensure you make choices that will change your life. Let's go on this journey with you. Subscribe to the blog to make sure you don't miss any of our carefully selected sale pieces that are worth getting into a fabulous woman's wardrobe. 

The spotlight today is on Monsoon. They stock nicely tailored pieces that add value to any wardrobe. A working woman enjoys the pleasure of other activities outside work such as cocktail parties, client meetings/dinners, conference dinners, social occasions, holidays among others. A fabstar should always have a fabulous piece for every occasion. Here are some selected pieces from Monsoon that can cater fabulously for your work and social life. 

Achieve the slimming effect to work with this Monsoon tailored dress.....
Monsoon Tally Texture Dress was £69 now £34.50


Throw on your blazer and courts for a work classic, or accessorise  with a necklace, wear sandals and carry a clutch for your work dinner party...
Monsoon Florian Print Dress was £69 now £34.50 
Hot and ready for a night on the tiles with your colleagues.....
Monsoon Enid Machine Lace Sequin Dress was £69 now £49

 Office lunch or dinner party???

Monsoon Winona Short Dress was £109 now £54.50
 Office conference dinner or cocktail dinner....
Monsoon Ava Maxi Dress was £9 now £49.50
  Cocktail party.....
Monsoon Audrey Cocktail Dress was £139 now £69.50
 Dress it up or down as you wish, work, night time or holiday glamour.
Monsoon Remy Tunic was £69 now £34.50

 Wear comfortably inside your work Jacket or casually on holiday and weekends.
Dahlia Metal Work Top was £39 now £19.50
For these and much more visit www.monsoon.co.uk and shop smart!

Wednesday 25 December 2013

Merry Christmas from all of us................

Merry Christmas from all of us on the Fabstar Team. Hope you all got what you wished for today. Today let's take a little time to remember our folks around the world especially women and children who live in fear of being raped, abused and deprived of their basic human rights. Let's remember that for every free woman is another locked up in a closet, another wishing for an education and another widow wondering how to feed her family. 

Let's spare a thought for those countries living in fear of tribal, religious and political crisis. Let's remember the souls departed as a result of these unnecessary evil. Let's remember Syria, Afghanistan, Libya, Egypt, Palestine, Pakistan, Nigeria, Southern Sudan, Uganda, Mauritania, Central African Republic among others. 


This Christmas join us to pray for Peace.

Have a great one, do not over indulge, prepare yourself to continue to look fabulous in 2014!
xxx

Tuesday 24 December 2013

Christmas ....What have you got Planned??

This is the time of year when you have no excuse to look anything less that fabulous! Last year, I took part in a photo-shoot with the family in the colours of the season. This year, I'll be having a quiet one reflecting on the current year and planning the next. What will you all be doing this year? 

This year has seen more reductions on the highstreet than years before. This is great news for shoppers as we don't have to wait till boxing day sale to start stocking up. Embellishments such as beads and sequins are big this Christmas. Velvet and Lace were popular choices at Christmas parties. The perusal of the high street's best and most fabulous pieces have started. You've still got one more day to get your party dress if you haven't. Christmas is always a short holiday and work starts very soon, I've added some fab work dresses, most of which you can dress up for a Christmas lunch. What ever you do, have a fab Christmas xx


1. Karen Millen Lace Beaded Dress £595 2. Karen Millen Beaded Dress £395


1. TFCN Scallop Sequin Dress was £59 now £41 2. Yanny London Dress £195


1. Reiss Red Dress was £195 now £135 2. Reiss Alexei Bodycon Dress was £149 now £119


1. Mango Sequin Velvet Dress was £69.99 now £54.99 2. Mango Red  Dress was £79.99 now £49.99


1. River Island Leopard Print £38 2. Oasis Lace Dress £55

1. Karen Millen Beaded Dress was £235 now £175 2. Episode Colour Block Dress £79

1. Mango Sequined Dress was £109.99 now £79.99 2. Mango Polka Dot Dress was £39.99 now £29.99


1. Phase Eight £325 2. Phase Eight Dress £350 





1. Austin Reed Crepe Dress £149 2. Austin Reed Magenta Dress was £175 now £79.90

1. Austin Reed Cobalt Colour Block Dress was £199 now £129 2. Austin Reed Navy Crepe Colour Block Dress was £199 now £149



1. Austin Reed Purple Check Wool Dress was £199 now £99.90 2. Austin Reed Navy Tweed Dress £199 

1. Austin Reed Navy Contrast Dress £175 2. Contrast Detail Jacket £249

1. Austin Reed Grey Flannel Dress £175 now £122.50 

1. Whistles Dress was £135 now £65 2. Ted Baker Dress was £169 now £85

1. Pied A Terre Dress was £125 now £75 2. Pied A Terre Red Dress was £125 now £75



1. Red Crepe Jacket  £229 2. Navy Tweed Panel Jacket £249


Sunday 20 October 2013

Where are the Sales @ this Weekend?? ...Think 'Game Changers' ...

It's that time of the year again, walking through the high-street and all the marked down posters are up. It includes some of our favourite stores worth sharing. 

I had been thinking all week  about my colleague who turned up to work in a strong burgundy peplum dress, black blazer and patent black medium heel pumps. She was giving us a presentation about her area of work on the day, the content was excellent, the presentation was solid and she captured our attention and commanded our respect at the end of it all. 

I never really linked the fact she came in looking particularly different to the presentation she had to give, till we were discussing casually about stepping up when you have to especially if you feel disadvantaged within you about one thing or the other. She told me, she felt disadvantaged by her height and needed to wear a higher heel and dress the part, she needed to change her game. First of all, I was impressed she chose a dress, then the colour choices, bold enough and not too hard on the eye was all she needed. However subconsciously these could have worked to her advantage on us all, I couldn't quantify. The most important thing is that it did to her! 

How you look and package yourself goes a long way in impacting self confidence what ever the situation.  It determines to a great extent how people will react to you, giving them a great first impression of you, then you know you have the open doors to show them what you've got. 

It's sales season and I spotted the kind of outfit that make those statements for you. Purple is one of the most prestigious colours that add personality to an outfit, and this shade is not only board room compliant but it's strong and stylish. The Hobbs Jacket has an amazing silhouette and a very stylish cut that can flatter most body types. I shop for game changers. This Hobbs Skirt-Suit is indeed a game changer. 

1. Hobbs Cathy  Jacket was £199 now £110.30 2. Hobbs Cathy Skirt was £110 now £88
For these and much more, visit the Hobbs sale @ www.hobbs.co.uk

For other high street sales worth visiting this weekend....visit the links below each picture, and shop  for 'game changers' only!


























Saturday 12 October 2013

Meet the Dresses that Say Hello Before You Do....

Having been away working in East Africa, I'm glad to be back and doing the things I love the most! Have missed sharing my favourite pieces with you and nothing beats traditional  British malls and fashion. 
Liverpool One shopping mall

 I realised on my last trip, for a busy working lady, your most important staple is a dress. Indecision is always linked to the time it takes to get ready and out of the door. Choosing a one piece is easier than a two piece or three. So the staple black trouser and 'which top??' especially if you have a variety can be daunting when making a decision on what to wear.


Work trip in Tanzania
Embracing your femininity and being fashionable are two attributes that strengthen a woman's position in the workplace, topped up with confidence and work credibility....That's a sure bet for climbing rapidly up to your career ladder. You can never be a better man than the other man at work, but you can be a better worker. So stop trying to be him by dressing, walking and talking like him. Remember Margaret Thatcher, who ruled the world in a skirt? There's strength in being a woman. There's a way to look like you're the business. There's always the dress that can say that for you. We've made it a task to find those dresses! 

Fashion designers are getting savvier in understanding the needs of working women. They now understand real working women are not interested in the most revealing dresses to wear to work. In the past, most dresses revealed excessive cleavage, strap sleeves or too short. It's great to see a variety of work-appropriate dresses now on the high-street. Dresses that flatters our femininity and shows we are boardroom-ready. 

I'm a dress convert and a big fan of Oasis dresses




Do you know there are times when all you have to do is turn up looking nice?
Meet the dresses that say hello for you as soon as you enter the room ....
1. Austin Reed Collar Crepe Dress was £175 now £69.90 2. Austin Reed Charcoal Classic Dress was £125 now £50



1. BHS Black/Blue Cowl Neck Belted Dress £38 2. Wallis Glitter Floral Dress £38



1. Hobbs Madox Dress £99 2. Hobbs Lola Dress £169

1. Hobbs Millais Dress £129 2. Hobbs Diamond Geo Dress £99

1. NW3 Isabel Dress £110 2. Hobbs Beatrice Dress £139

1. Hobbs Invitation Noemi Dress £189 2. Hobbs Lulu Dress £110

1. Warehouse Clean Pencil Dress £58 2. Phase Eight Michelle Tartan Dress £110
Karen Millen outlets, stock their new season dresses for less at outlets across the country - Check out Cheshire oaks

1. Karen Millen Eyelet Cotton Dress £175 2. Karen Millen Tough Tailored Dress £175

1. Karen Millen Graphic Check Dress £160 2. Karen Millen Graphic Stripe Dress £175

1. Karen  Millen Colourblock Crepe Dress £160 2. Karen Millen Jersey Shift Dress £140

1. Next Khaki Belted Dress £45 2. Next Fluted Dress £36



1. BHS Black/Multi Ponte 2in1 Dress £30 2. Dorothy Perkins Ivory/Black Stripe Ponte Dress £25 

1. Austin Reed Luxury Classic Black Dress £89.90 2. Austin Reed Signature Red Crepe Dress was £199  now £145 

1. Austin Reed Natural Print Dress was £150 now £45 2. Austin Reed Print Silk Dress was £199 now £59.70 

1. Isobel Dress £55 2. Anna Lace Back Pencil Dress £65

1. Oasis Silk Winter Rose Dress £75 2. Oasis Longsleeve Dress £65

1. Oasis Spot Shift Dress £65 2. Oasis Geometric Heart Print Tube Dress £38

1. Oasis Contrast Collar Dress was £60 now £30 2. Oasis Anna Dress £45

1. Zara Shift Dress £59.99 2. Zara Tube Dress £45.99

1. Oasis Ruffle Crepe Dress was £40 now £18 2. Oasis Ellen Pleated Dress was £55 now £28

1. Austin Reed Floral print Tea Dress was £149 now £44.70 2. Austin Reed Blush Check Dress was £149 now £44.77 


Zara
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Shop smart and choose FAB xxx