Time Out From Summer in Style: Summer Short Dresses....

The curtains are gradually coming down on the Great British summer. We are still buzzing from the excitement of the Olympics. My highlight must have been Daniel Craig appearing as Bond! Then the gorgeous Jennifer Ennis triumph in Heptathlon. We now have new trademark poses the  'Mobot',  the 'lightning Bolt' and 'the beast'; giving us Lessons on Image and  personal branding!

"It's really important for me to look good before a race" - Jennifer Ennis 

Who ever said looks don't matter should ask Gabby Douglas, the 16 year old American gymnast who won 2 golds medals in three days. "I'm like, 'I just made history and people are focused on my hair?"  Well, ask Jennifer Ennis, she understands the importance of looking good regardless of the occasion. Image is everything, even talent needs a nice packaging. I bet her publicist and management will take care of that. 

To read more on Jennifer Ennis take on looking good, visit www.dailymail.co.uk

Before the curtains come down on summer - have you laid hands on one of summers biggest trends - 'the short dresses'? Just like Jennifer Ennis, now's the time to do so! I've hand picked 2 dresses each out of the sale from 15 UK retailers...rock the short dress look before summer times out.

We're loving animal prints, polka dots, stripes, colour block and bold colours.

1. Dorothy Perkins Spot Peter Pan Dress was £39.50 now £22 2. Dorothy Perkins Cream Shirt Dress was £35 now £17

1. Coast Julianna Dress was £180 now £89 2. Coast Aylenna Dress was  £125 now  £35

1.  FCUK Nix Nights Dress was £130 now £49 2.  FCUK Summer Meadow Dress was £67 now £33.50

1.  HM Pink Jersey Dress was £14.99 now £7.49 2. HM Chiffon Crepe Dress was £29.99 now £19.99

1. Jaeger Pleated Dress was £160 now £99 2. Jaeger Contrast Trim Dress was £360 now £175 

1. Karen Millen Modern Tribal Dress was £295 now £200 2. Karen Millen Pale Tencel Denim Dress was £140 now £80  

1. Mango Contrast Dress was £22.99 now £9.99 2. Mango Polka Dot Dress was £34.99 now £16.99

1. MandS Colour Block Dress was £39.50 now £24 2. MandS Portfolio Ponte Jersey Dress was £39.50 now £19.50

1. Next  Stripe Ruched Waist Linen Blend Dress £16 2. Next Animal Print  Jersey Dress £16

1. Oasis Foulard Shirt Dress was £48 now £28 2. Oasis Bird Dip Hem Dress was £50 now £20

1. Reiss Lorna Wrap Front Trim Dress was £189 now £75 2. Reiss Maggie Fit and Pleat Dress was £225 now £113

1. Warehouse Mini Animal Print SunDress was £40 now £17 2. Warehouse Colour Block Wrap Dress was £60 now £25

1. Whistles Dylan Scallop Dress £95 2. Whistles Louise Block Stripe Dress was £80 now £75 

1. Wallis Black and Ivory Panel Dress was £40 now £25 2. Wallis Spot Print  Keyhole  Dress was £45 now £25

1. TFCN Cross Over Sequin Dress was £65 now £52 2. TFCN Cross Over Sequin Dress was $65 now £52  

Dorothy Perkins currently running up to 15% off for the next 2 days in store and online.What ever you choose, choose fab! xx

Fab you Dare?? ..Sale picks and Fab pairings ...

Sharing some fab pieces I heart on the high street -Dare to get any of these? It's the season where less is more. Whether it be work, holiday, party, casual outings or even going shopping -'Fab it' always - That's the one thing the world most stylish women have in common.. I'm talking Victoria Beckham, Cheryl Cole, Alexa Chung and an army of others...Join the Bang wagon. Looking Fab pays great dividends....

Every one should have a tunic ready for the spring/summer season ...This fabulous boho-chic tunic, In Grecian style is all you need to achieve that Fabstar look on your holiday or pair with pants and Cami for a more conservative outing..It's super stylish, It's fab..It's timeless and on the money look..Definately my favourite look!



1. My-wardrobe.com -Supertrash bubble lace trim kaftan tunic £125 2. Nine west @ Debenhams glitz glam shoes was £75 now £35 3. Primark wicket summer bag £7 4. Asos pearls £15

I seem to enjoy the skirt suit look these days, it's refined and super stylish. Work it in stripes and throw in a bit of colour - purple magenta I'm thinking.


1. Coast Tessa Jacket was £95 now £65 2. Coast skirt was £85 now £35 3. Harvey Nichols YSL bag £920

The stylish woman is not that predictable, you're always on the look out for what she will wear next..Hmm,well these are the type of pieces that set you apart from others. Work tops that aren't that predictable!



1.House of Fraser- Alexon print blouse was £60 now £42 2. Kookai embroidery light grey tunic was £49 now £24


Get your summer white dress in shift, so it can pass on to your semi-formal gatherings..Set yourself apart.



1. Oli white shoulder dress detail £35 2. Kurt Geiger Black court platforms was £130 now £59

Stand out from the crowd with bold vertical stripes. Look slimmer, taller and sophisticated by also paring it with neutral shades.



1. House of Fraser Motolelle stripe dress was £45 now £22.50 2. Nine West @ Debenhams Juliana hobo shopper bag was £75 now £39 3. Nine West @Debenhams beige high heel peeptoes was £85 now £55


Girly chic meets biker chic + cross body bag = Edgy London Chic



1. Coast Robyn ribbon dress was £135 now £79 2. House of Fraser Oasis black leather Jacket £80 3. Fuck Janina shoe boots £52 4. Faith white sling bag £15


Yellow is the most difficult colour to pull off, but the fab style and fine tailored skirt below couldn't look any better than in yellow! Definately my favourite summer skirt around. Wear it in style and be memorable!



1. Oasis black camisole £8 2. Fcuk Florida summer tulip skirt £65 3. Joy-the-store black lace Jacket £32 4. Debenhams Misha Barton black ophelia clutch bag was £39 now £19.50 5. Debenhams J by Jasper Conran black patent sandals was £30 now £25

Just two of the cutest pieces to add to your wardrobe...I placed the green blouse next to the red dress because Green looks best with red and vice-verse...



1. House of Fraser Laura Lees Label cherry print dress now £12 2. Debenhams Jasper Conran
green stud detail Jumper was £32 now £16 3. Brand Alley Red thong sandal £19.50


Still thinking in the style of Alexa Chung- voted 2009 most stylish woman by Vogue magazine ..In her trade mark shorts, cardis and chunky ankle length Wedges...



1. My-wardrobe.com Carlifornia red thick strap classic tank £35 2. Topshop stripe Gold button shorts £28 3. Coast abby earrings £9 4. John Lewis collection ruffle longline cardi £65 5. Topshop Addison ankle wedge boots £80 6. Warehouse leather fringed satchel £70



The biggest sin in fashion is failing to accessorise...This can make or break an outfit. I heart these unique pieces..Wish I can throw them all on at once ..:(




1. My-wardrobe.com Marlene Birger palais gladiator belt £95 2. Topshop tribal necklace £100 3. Reiss teal woven round bag with metal frame £69 4. Debenhams Nine West gold guinevere sandals was £75 now £49 5. River Island studded shoes £74.99


One last thing on being shopping savvy, don't rush out to buy what ever just comes out, it's key to know about it, then keep an eye on it and shop it in the sale... Be clever as some pieces never do get to the sale...use your gut feeling.

Meanwhile...Stay Fabulous ! x

'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!