Fabstar Image Shoppers: July 2013

Sunday, 21 July 2013

SPOTLIGHT: Work Up your Wardrobe with Marks and Spencer Work Wear and Sale

It's no doubt the trouser suit is increasingly the preferred work wear for the working lady. I'll save the argument for another day but want to highlight two strong women, one who revolutionised and impacted the world in a skirt suit, Margaret Thatcher (RIP). We now have the first woman ever to head the IMF Christine Lagarde commanding the world's biggest stage in a skirt!

Not only can the skirt suit make you look professional, sexy and ladylike, it asserts your female authority. Accepting that being feminine is powerful, is the first step in rocking a skirt suit confidently to a board room. In other words, you do not have to be in trousers to feel on the same level as your male counterparts. I'll revisit this topic another day, for today the spotlight is on Marks and Spencer and of course their selection of skirt suits caught my attention, plus they have a 50% sale currently running on most Items!

The Jury has always been out on Marks and Spencer, with regards to their clothing range..Trendy? Quality? Outdated? Target Market? Clueless? I'll leave that for you to decide. I would say, they have been running on hit and miss, compared to their peers, so It's always worth revisiting for the 'Hits' you don't want to 'miss'.

We particularly love their new collection which I believe have more hits than miss. Very good selection for work and casual wear. I got myself some smart comfy work shoes that take care of business.

Loving the skirt suits, next is another delivering on trendy nice skirt suits. I have selected a few wardrobe gems for a work wardrobe uplift, great base for your summer work wardrobe. We love the professional look with the fab/style factor. For these and much more...visit www.markandspencer.com

1. Peak Lapel one button Panel Suit £49.50 2. Panelled Bodycon Skirt £25

1. Notched V Neck Zip Through Textured Suit £55 2. Textured Knee Length Pencil Skirt £35

1. Notch Lapel 1 Button Tipped Jacket was £49.50 now £30 2. Tipped Pencil Skirt was £27.50 now £16

1. Stretch Zip Pencil Skirt was £19.50 now £12 2. Plain Angled Seam Stretch Skirt was £22.50 now £13 3. Striped Knee Length Pencil Skirt £25

1. Peak Lapel Herringbone Striped Suit £55 2. Straight Leg Herringbone Striped Trouser £29.50

1. Insert Waist Bodycon Shift Dress £45 2. Broderie Peplum Shift Dress was £45 now £27 3. Geometric Print Bodice Shift Dress £45

1. Square Neck Broderie Shift Dress was £45 now £27 2. Cotton Rich Floral Shift Dress was £45 now £27 3. Broderie Fit and Flare Prom Dress was £45 now £27

1. Modern Slimleg Trousers £29.50 2. Cotton Rich Stretch Cropped Trousers £19.50 3. Flat Front Pleated Straight Leg Trousers was £35 now £21 4. Flat Front Straight Leg Trousers £22.50

1. Autograph Leather Almond Toe Court Shoes Black Patent £45 2. Limited Collection Patent Court Shoes £19.50 3. Autograph Pointed Toe Slingback Shoes was £129 now £55 4. Autograph widefeet Black Wedge Shoes £49.50 5. Autograph Almond Toe Leather shoes £45 6. Autograph Leather Pointed Slingback Shoes Animal Print was £49.50 now £29 7. Autograph Peep Toe Wedges was £45 now £29

Other sale worth visiting

River Island Sale
Jaeger Sale
Hobbs Sale

Choose fab xxx

Saturday, 13 July 2013

Sale Alert : Next Half Price Sale......It's On!!!

It's one of the highly anticipated sales of the year, especially for the working lady. One in every 3 UK working lady owns a Next piece. Looking for professionally cut, yet stylish work wear, or even for your smart casual or holiday wear? Look no further than the Next sale and get it for far less like every savvy shopper! @ www.next.co.uk .....

I'm still trying to recover from a busy week and haven't had time to select my best picks..I trust my readers to shop smart, choose fab and make sure you select not because it's cheap, but because.....

It's in a colour that will flatter your complexion
It's in a cut/fabric that will flatter your best assets/hide your flaws
It's modern and will update/complement your existing wardrobe

Most important rule:

*It's an image booster and can change your life !!!

Maybe a good time to go on a walk in town while you drop by your local store, don't stay inside in such good weather, it might not last for too long....Or better still, do like I do and do your purchases online getting it out of the way and go out, enjoy the sun doing other things!

Stay fabulous xxx

Sunday, 7 July 2013

Kim Sears helps Andy Murray Make History in Style...

It was a proud moment watching Andy Murray make History at Wimbledon. With the 77 years wait now over, it goes to show- grit, goals setting and action eventually yields big results. True grit he had, he is the Pride of Britain!

Not taking any thing away from this Historic achievement, one person who has always stood by him year in year out, supporting him up until this moment, his girl friend Kim Sears. She has done this in true style saving the best for last! When Kim Sears stepped out in the mink green lace Victoria, Victoria Beckham 2013 runway collection, you knew this was a winners look! The dress reported to cost around £925 has now sold out across the country.

True to form, the designer herself stepped out in style wearing a Louis Vuitton 2013 fall runway collection, this sophisticated lace dress.

With Lace trending in today's Wimbledon final, if we had graced the occasion too in lace, we could have been in the cool group of trend setters. If you are like me inspired by the lace trend that seems here to stay, check out my quick picks inspired by the amazing Wimbledon win. We've got every reason to find time and pop a champagne... worth celebrating!