New Look, anyone?

Now, this might be unfair but I've always thought of New Look as a place for fab shoes and little else.

The clothes have never grabbed me in the past but the credit crunch has forced me to widen my shopping avenues and I've found myself reassessing stores that I'd previously written off.

I must admit, New Look have upped their game. Their new lines seem to be bang on trend and they still remain one of the cheapest on the high-street.

Print dresses and colour-block tops seem to be the best of the bunch with the same range of must-have heels.

Here are some faves:

1. Floral pleat skirt - £20 4. Block colour dress - £28
2. Block colour top - £18 5. Studded platform - £28
3. Bird print dress - £22 6. Plain pleated skirt - £20

Calling all size sevens!

Today I thought I'd found my sale bargain of the year. All Saints currently have 70% off a massive range of designs - a lot of which could easily still be rocked throughout '09.

When I came across these gorgeous leather platforms, with a perfectly placed zip at the back and no less than 84 quid off I was whipping out my credit card faster than Britney with a leccy razor.

But alas, 'twas not to be. Only size 41s left.

Once I'd dried my eyes, I thought I'd share this knowledge with some size seven friends. Please someone buy them, it really is a crime not to.

All Saints - Angelo Shoe - WAS £120 NOW £36!

Feathered friends

Prints have been on the radar for quite a while now, but none have excited me quite as much as the feathers that were seen all over the Paris Fashion Week catwalks.

Not only does it give an alternative to Laura Ashley-esque florals, you can do a much or as little as you like with a bold top or a few fluttery lashes. These hotties should tick the box and all for under £30!

1. Urban Outfitters - New peacock bangle - £12

2. Topshop - Feather print tulip tunic - £25

3. ASOS - Eylure feather lashes - £9.75

Harem today, gone tomorrow?

So, drop-crotch pants are back and we're talking proper MC Hammer stylee.

At first I wasn't really feeling the whole Harem thang but now I must admit, I'm being swayed. Sure, they look a little bit like you got up without your morning latte and forgot to take your PJs off - but teem them with a pair of killer heels and a statement shirt and you just might have something.

The more expensive the fabric, the easier they are to pull off but we're all about doing things the high-street way. So check these three pairs of baggy pants and see if they take your fancy. Come payday, the Warehouse ones are mine!



1. Asos - Premium Silk Harem Trousers - £12.73
2. Topshop - Tapered Hareem Trouser - £35
3. Warehouse - Recycled silk Hareem Pant - £60

A Goldie-Looking Chain

Oh to have a Chanel bag. To feel the chain aginst my bare flesh, to stroke the £1000 quilting...Sorry, back in the room.

What with this credit-crunch lark I can't see myself having the cash to splash on some designer arm candy any time soon but at least I have these high-street lovelies to keep me going. And for now, they make a pretty good substitute...

1. Asos.com - Quilted across body bag - £14.75
2. Dorothy Perkins - Pink patent across body bag - £12
3. Miss Selfridge - Aqua mini woven chain bag - £18

These Hips Don't Lie

Who saw Estelle doing American Boy at the EMAs? Remember that mile-wide blue dress she was wearing? Well tone it down a little, and you've got this season's hottest look. Spring 09's gonna be hip-tastic so for girls with a little junk in their trunk, it's good news!

The high-street have some statement-making equivs so ditch the diet and hide it all under some of these sexy steals!


1. New Look - Rose Print Dress - £25
2. Miss Selfridge - Ditsy Peplum Dress - £35
3. Warehouse - Recycled Silk Vase Skirt Dress - £70