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Thursday, 1 April 2010

Last Minute Easter dresses ....

If like me, you leave shopping till the last minute - not advisable! Have you places to go this Easter and haven't picked a dress yet?? Or are you heading to the shops after work for that last minute pick?? Here are some fab picks that will surely put 'fabulous' into your Easter celebrations...


My favourite has to be the Karen Millen Scallop shift dress, looks comfortable, fine detailing, decent length and can be worn to all kinds of functions go-able this bank holiday! Its bold dark hue means it can be paired with all sorts of colours to achieve your personal tailored look .. I would have typically paired it with red... but I'm thinking orange with skyscraper heels to achieve that dynamic adventurous look....The Love Label sculptured dress easily transcends from day to night time, comfortable yet so stylish ....Easter just got started!



1. Karen Millen blue scallop dress £150 2. Very.co.uk Love label sculptured dress £35 3. Guess zebra stripes peeptoes £85 4. Farfetch Pink peeptoes £110.40 5. Karen Millen red peeptoes £135 6. Kurt Geiger orange platform courts £140 7. Verity £48 8. My-Wardrobe £108

Talking about effortless chic-This Phase -eight sleeveless purple dress is a safe investment for your Easter or post - Easter wardrobe, whether you choose to hang out with mates, family or outings ..This hot bargain will ensure you stay classy and fabulous always!




1. Phase Eight @John Lewis Rosette silk sleeveless dress was £99 now £49.50

Stay on trend with the peplum dress and be royal in purple!

1. Oasis Pyramid dress £80


Our favourite party dresses the Bandeau, ever classic and timeless ..choose pastels or bold statement colours and styles



1. Oasis Dahlia bandeau dress £70 2. Coast Sapphire hitched dress £135 3. Aftershock @ House of Fraser cocktail dress £99 4. Coast amber embroidered bandeau dress £135



Looking for statement shoulders, or a dress to last a life time.??.. If 'money ain't a thing' -this red off the shoulder christian Dior dress, is the one outfit you can pull to many, many more events to come... you're sure to get noticed and make that very important first impression - that will last you forever!!



1. Mango grey shoulder frill dress £49.90 2.Miss Selfridge asymmetrical black dress £38 2. Dorothy Perkins black belted dress £28 4. Christian Dior @ Browns- off the shoulder dress £1,600

Monochrome is always a stand out look .. allows you to accessorise freely ..Go for statement styles..Be Fabulous!


1. Oli.co.uk Black and white asymmetrical dress£175 2. Jane Norman frill contrast bandeau dress £40 3. Oasis block bandeau dress £80 4. Goggles.com - peoples market dekiss black dress £75


Stand out of the crowd in this seasons patterns and embellishments..or go for a timeless style in the Issa blue silk jersey dress..Fab!


1. Net -a - Porter Rahel Gilbert silk beaded tank dress £335 2. Net - a- Porter Issa silk jersey poncho dress £440 3. Monsoon structured fusion cosmic parrot dress £60 4. Fcuk catch dress £71.50






Here is wishing you many Easter eggs .... Stay happy and Fabulous always xxx

Friday, 26 March 2010

What have you got planned this weekend ??

Wedding weekend? party weekend? Time out with the girls? Shopping weekend or a holiday weekend in the sun ??? I've got the look ....



1. Monsoon Elisa dress £95 2. Asos mixed bangles £12 3. Unze purple sandals £104.99 4. Alexander McQueen clutch £78



1. Bon Prix striped off the shoulder dress £24.90 2. Ted Baker structured green clutch £59 3. Ted Baker green peep toes £80 4. Mango bangles £14.90




1. Debenhams-Star by Julien McDonald animal print top £28 2. Debenhams Red Herring skinny Jeans £25 3. Lulu Guinness red patent Bag £395 4. Lk Bennett red patent court shoes £45 5. Bon Prix nude scarf £6.50 6. Marks and Spencer gold plated drop earrings £5 7. Marks and Spencer Per Una bangles £9.50 8. Asos necklace £16



1. Debenhams Gionni shoulder bag £38.40 2. Monsoon Sylvie stripe tunic £38 3. Brand Alley Les Tropeziennes navy blue and white wave flats £12.50 4. Miss Sixty denim outer wear £150 5. Bon Prix dangling necklace £11.90 6. Bon Prix patterned scarf £8.90




1. Topshop necklace £15 2.Republic Miso floral Maxi dress £26.99 3. Oasis quilted waist belt £10 4. Oasis quilted shoulder bag £20 5. £Juicy Couture fringe earrings £70




1. Matalan white quilted bag £8 2. Bank floral frill vest £19.99 3. Monsoon crop trouser £40 4. Office slippers £10



Where were these ankle boots, when the snow just wouldn't go away?? Plus other unique pieces
I've seen and loved....



1. Mini market patent wedge ankle boots £230 2. Vivienne Westwood red stud ankle boot £75 3. Vivienne Westwood black patent stud ankle boot£75 4. Alexander Wang Alla wedge mukes $650 5. Vivienne Westwood Lady dragon slingbacks all £88 each


It's all about wearing the right look to the right place... Wouldn't it be great if we had an outfit for every activity in our lives -right in our wardrobe....Then can we get on with other things in our very busy lives....

Can email me on fabstarimage@googlemail.com for any further enquiries on different looks and pieces above.

Enjoy your weekend and stay fab!

Wednesday, 24 March 2010

'The return of the Mac'...spring Jackets...

'Spring is when Life's alive in everything'-Christina Rossetti.
All of a sudden we feel like getting up and going anywhere go-able and doing anything do-able, it's neither too cold nor too warm. It's no wonder in the words of the French Novelist 'Victor Hugo', he says ' winter is in my head; but eternal spring is in my heart'.

Victoria Beckham illustrates spring perfectly, it's a time where it's allowed to bare a little flesh, wear pastels and neutral colours, bring out your sunglasses, throw your Mac- Jacket on and GO SHOPPING!!




As usual our celebrities wear them first. Style Icon -Twiggy's shade of nude pink seems to be the most popular trend this season followed by Neutral, white and grey ...every store's got them!






My year seem to always start in spring. That's when I'm most alive and ready to work it..fashion wise. Above were my choices from last year and luckily they transcend to this year's fashion..I spend time selecting my favourite spring trends and make sure I choose a jacket that can be paired with my work and casual clothes..I go for fit, simplicity, chic, and style.


Below are selections on the high street in different colours, patterns and styles..to ensure there is a mac for everyone out there..Whether you're going for understated or dramatic look ..There's a colour for everyone! Remember a Classic Mac is a 'must have' spring accessory..if bought in good quality can last up to three seasons or more....They are timeless fashion pieces..Invest wisely! .

Neutral Mac's



1. Very.co.uk Nude swing mac in the style of Twiggy £55 2. Fcuk mac's Mac £225 3. Monsoon neutral Mac £65 4. River Island military inspired Mac £49.99 5. Particularly love Oasis Ruffle Funnel trench coat £80 6. Red Herring @ Debenhams Natural frill Mac £40

More neutral colour macs



1. Karen Millen Crink cloth coat £250 2. Oasis grey ruffle tunnel trench coat £80 3. Karen Millen graphic stripe coat £250 4. Zara white Mac £49.99 5. Asos inch trench coat £65

Bold coloured Macs


1. Miss selfridge black animal skin pattern coat was £60 now £30 2.Miss Selfridge navy pleated Mac £60 3. Asos navy Mac £65

Colourful long length Macs



1. Jane Norman pleat skirted Mac £55 2. Particularly love Monsoon Fusion classic mac £85 3. Ted Baker orange Mac £199 4. Very.co.uk South teal coat £49 5. Debenhams Butterfly by Mathew Williamson Mint green belted trench coat £85 6. Reiss light blue coat £245

Colourful mid length Macs/Jackets



1.House of Fraser-Therapy Jazzer Mac £60 2. Next green jacket £32 3. Debenhams Julien MacDonald lime double breasted jacket £69 4. Debenhams Red Herring pink Mac £28 5. Debenhams Red Herring cobalt blue Mac £28 6. Debenhams John Rocha red stud detail Mac £70 7. Particularly love Debenhams Star by Julien MacDonald natural safari colour block jacket £65 8. Joy frill Mac £59 9. Asos cotton pleat Mac £65 10. Oasis red fitted pea coat £65 11. Monsoon neutral fringe Angelina jacket £120

Monochrome and pattern jackets...


1. Miss selfridge spot crombie jacket £55 2. Debenhams Jasper Conran navy spot mac £80 3. Particularly love Debenhams Red Herring white and black spotted Mac £50 4. Karen Millen Tarfeta trench £250

The Military inspired spring Jacket style as spotted on Keke Palmer



1. Miss Selfridge long jacket military £48 2. Particularly love Mango military jacket £84.90 3. New Look embellished military jacket £65

It doesn't matter if all you add to your spring wardrobe is a classic mac, get it in a bright colour to transform your look to an instant spring look or if you have a very colourful wardrobe, go for neutral tone jackets to balance your look and give you a classic finish... whatever you choose folks ..Choose fab..I've got my eyes on at least 3 of the above....

For any further enquiries on the above or can't find the item ...Email Fabstarimage@googlemail.com ...you'll own it in no time!!

Stay Fab!

Thursday, 18 March 2010

Maxi dresses and skirts in the styles of Nicole Scherzinger and Nicole Richie..

Earlier this year, there were reports that our favourite F1 couple Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger of the pussy cat dolls had split. The couple later confirmed they have decided to go their separate ways to focus fully on their careers. I wondered why people so perfectly fit would decide to go separate ways... especially their fashion compatibility. Lewis Hamilton’s love for casual clothing isn't unexpected bearing in mind he is a sportsman, but Nicole is a natural when it comes to casual dressing particularly as she has carved her niche as a Bohemian princess...Who would have thought this considering her sexy persona as part of the pussy cat dolls... She is different off stage and perfectly suited to the style personality of Lewis Hamilton...Also, being that she would have to frequent the race track often ..I'm not very sure the race court is stiletto look compliant.


It's not all gloom as our favourite couple are back and stronger than ever, many must have expected this. I‘m particularly glad that I will enjoy the photo grabbing opportunities, to catch up on what Nicole might be wearing



Nicole's style is bohemian/gypsy and at times Grecian. She particular likes light earthly colours and floral fabrics. I love to refer to her as the queen of Maxi’s. Her style easily transcends from beachwear, holiday wear, casual, warm and tropical..... Classically, she still happens to pull the look on the red carpet. However she wears it, it oozes sexiness, class and style. Her style is comfortable yet stylish ...Whoever can look this stylish in flat shoes and gypsy skirts...Well Nicole can.



I've been wondering if it's a 'Nicole' thing as the other famous Nicole on the planet 'Nicole Richie' spots a similar style. Not only do they share the same name, they share the love of Maxi dresses. You could say Nicole's look is due to the fact, she is hardly seen these days without a baby bump but hey...she spots the Bohemian/Hippy look well, casually or on the red carpet...This has now become her very own trademark and has designed a similar maternity range. Funny enough Nicole's Rocker Husband Joel Maddens style is on the casual side too, which makes them pretty compatible. I'm wondering if the dress sense of both ladies had anything to do with the initial attraction by both Lewis Hamilton and Joel Madden...talking about style compatibility: Is It an absolute must????







When you think spring/ summer...Floral and dresses aren’t far off. Below are some handpicked piece from the high street for the Maxi lovers out there ...


1.Republic Miso floral Maxi £26.99 2.Oasis bandeau printed maxi dress £70 3. Mango Donatela dress £65.90 4. Mango floral dress £59


1. Monsoon Maxi dress £180 2. Net-a-Porter Antik Batik dress £143.04 3. Very.co.uk Jasmin Guinness Dress £89 4. Very.co.uk Caprice one-shoulder maxi dress £89

1. Monsoon maxi dress £160 2. Brown Nyx dress £595 3. Hoss Intropia tie and die maxi dress £265 4. Matalan tile flower print maxi dress £18

1. House of Fraser Aftershock colour contrasting maxi dress £55 2. Harvey Nichols Coo change maxi dress £165 3. Wallis maxi dress £50


1. Mango floral skirt £29.90 2. Mango graphic floral skirt £69 3. Marks and Spencer graphic print skirt £35




1. Monsoon Embroidery skirt £60 2. Monsoon Embroidery skirt £60 3. House of Fraser Kalico graphic print skirt £33 4. All saint Tarnish long skirt £72 5. Debenhams Jaeger skirt £65 6. Debenhams pink tiered embroidery skirt £8.40


Additional accessories suggestions to help create a bohemian look


1. House of Fraser After shock bag £27 2. Marks and Spencer Per Una tote bag £15 3. Roberto Cavalli studded bag £765 3. Miss Selfridge studded black bag £20 4. John lewis gold planet floppy wide trimmed hats £39 5. Littlewoods Polka fedora straw hat £18 6. Marks and Spencer Per una wooden bangles £9.50 7. Asos Vintage bangles £18 8.Marks and Spencer per Una rope necklace £12 9.Marks and Spencer assorted bead tribal collar necklace £15 10. Asos knotted wooden necklace £12 11. Asos studded bracelet £10 12. Dolce and Gabbana black aviators £94 13. Ray ban Pink lens classic gold aviator sunglasses £118 14. Dorothy Perkins Pink vintage rose scarf £10 15. Bon prix Animal print scarf £12.90 16. Bon prix green scarf £11.90





1. Oasis green Tassle sandal £25 2. Mark and Spencer Metallic woven sandal £25 3. Fcuk sandals £65 3. Office white sandal £20 4. Office black bow flats £20 5. Killah sequin sandals £45 6. Ted Baker orange flat sandal £60 7. Asos surface-to-air penta sandal wedges £265 8. Mango black suede top wedges £50 9. Asos surface to air penta black wedges £225 10. Oli shreds studded sandal £12 11. Matalan cream laser cut gladiator £12 12. Matalan white jewel and bead detail sandal £14 13. Matalan animal print jewel strappy sandal £12.


Whether your fashion style is classic, feminine, sporty, dramatic or bohemian ..you can always look fab...Choose the right pieces, accessories and make sure your makeup and hair are all in sync.
Also when partners dress complementing eachother, it kinds of rub off on the relationship and it's eventual success ...if you doubt me, try it!

Can email me for any enquiries on these pieces and look ...on fabstarimage@googlemail.com

Stay Fab!