Six Skirts that you need NOW.

1. Faux fur zip through skirt, Topshop £42

Dare to wear fur that comes in the form of a skirt? I do! Team this beauty with your fave leather jacket and cut out boots. Ok so you’re probably not gonna get away with this all year round, but for the colder seasons, faux fur is timeless.

2. Leopard print mini, River Island £25

It’s all about the mini, and leopard print never ever goes out of fashion. It’s got a cute leather trim waistband and exposed zip detail at the back. Stay cosy in the winter with a black cable knit jumper, tights and long boots.

3. Red leather mini skirt, Miss Selfridge £65

I’m in love with this racy number, leather and pleather skirts are everywhere at the minute. So versatile in the daytime with a printed tee and ankle boots, or at night with a silk cami and a barely there heel.

4. Raven check skirt, Hobbs at House of Fraser £99

Check off your check print wardrobe staple with this one. It’s flattering shape and good length makes it a good, on-trend workwear piece. If you’re going with the masculine look, team this with a shirt and your boyfriend coat and you’re good to go!

5. Leather cut out pencil skirt, Dickins and Jones at House of Fraser £140

I love this one, simply because it’s different and nothing like i’ve ever seen before. The type of skirt you see on someone walking down the street and you think, that HAS to be designer.

6. Khaki pencil pleated skirt, Zara £49

New Military is up and coming, and it’s gonna be a big thing for the spring! There was a lot of khaki and tailoring on the LFW catwalks, so this skirt will be a big hit for sure.

It’s here… Michael Kors Beauty

I feel like i’ve been waiting forever for this range to arrive in the UK, and then just as I was doing an essential beauty shop, I come across it at House of Fraser! These 3 treats will definitely be my gold, frankincense and myrrh this Christmas.

Bronzer Brush £36 – House of Fraser

Lip Lacquer in Glam Dame £23 – House of Fraser

Bronzer in Glam Beam £34 – House of Fraser 

Your Guide to Vogue FNO 2013 – Manchester

Next week sees the annual Vogue FNO come to Manchester. Normally based in London, retailers all over Manchester will be upping their game to make the night a success. Can’t decide where to go? Here is your lowdown of what’s on and where…

 

Pulling out all the stops, make-up artist Charlotte Tillbury and Vogue editor Nicola Moulton will be sharing their beauty tips and tricks. Celebrity guest DJ Jameela Jamil will be on the decks between 6pm – 10pm. There will also be guest appearances from Erdem and Vogue Fashion Director Lucinda Chambers, and a pop up nail bar at Chanel! Not to mention lots of sweet treats….

Look out for: A mystery celebrity selling official FNO tshirts in a Selfridges yellow van in Exchange Square

 

Stores all over the Arndale Centre will be doing their own thing, Kurt Geiger are rumoured to be offering discounts on the night with a 90’s DJ set in store. Topshop will have a vogue editor instore, and River Island will be transformed into a “House of Fun”, The centre itself will feature a larger than life digital tweet screen, showing a live feed for #FNO, plus moving catwalk shows and pop up beauty pods in the centre. 

Look out for: Sarah Jayne Dunn and the BIGGEST pair of red heels you have ever seen…

 

Head on down to Mulberry, Spinningfields for Champagne and Canapes, or if you’re having more of an educational night out, Matthew Williamson will be a guest speaker over at Flannels, and Nicky Clarke himself will be holding a Champagne reception at his Manchester Salon. 

Look out for… After Party Madness at Grand Pacific.

Not Forgetting…

Jessie J performing at Hugo Boss, New Cathedral St

Harvey Nichols celebrating their 10th Birthday

Dior makeovers at House of Fraser

Celebrity Chef Aldo Zilli cooking up a storm in House of Fraser

Discounts on Haircuts at Vidal Sassoon

Don’t miss it!! x

Outfit of the Day

It’s a new season, everything is new new new which means i’m absolutely spoilt for choice! These new key pieces, such as the Leopard Print Top (ESSENTIAL) and the Red tote from the new Fiorelli range (Statement) make up this perfect outfit, easily transitional from day to night. 

Get this outfit here;

Leopard print top, £20 Topshop

Leather Look Treggings, £12.99 H&M *Bargain*

Flat Pointed Shoes, £20 River Island

Watch, £229 Michael Kors at House of Fraser

Bag, £65 Fiorelli at ASOS

This Week: Hot on the High Street

I am in LOVE with this wool blazer by Dickins and Jones, available at House of Fraser Stores. Made at the last cotton mill in the UK, this high quality, high fashion, heritage blazer is a MUST for any wardrobe. Team with dark wash skinny jeans and tan wedges for the perfect spring look.

Shoe Pick of the Day

The Glamour Heel that goes with everything…

 

These beauties will see you right through AW/12…and AW/13… and, you get the picture. 

By Steve Madden at House Of Fraser, £90.