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Hi fashion lovers

The sad passing of a hairdressing legend
The ultimate accessory has to be a great haircut, Vidal Sassoon single-handedly revolutionised the way women wore their hair. The explosion of the baby boom back in the 60s left women with a more modern take and a carefree outlook on life.

 Vidal with the 5 point cut he gave Grace Coddington, as well as Mary Quant's bob and Mia Farrow’s pixie cut for her role in 'Rosemary’s Baby' were all trendsetters. 

All dressed up

Hi fashion lovers,

Celeb style

If you are a big fan of soaps then I'm pretty sure you tuned in on Wednesday to watch the British Soap Awards on ITV or at least checked the papers or internet to see how your favourite stars were turned out. It was a mixed bag, some going for full-on glamour whilst others played it simple and opted for clean lines.

For example Katherine Kelly opted for a 50’s inspired smoky rose long gown with black belted bow detail on the waist - very dramatic in a vintage way.

Jessie Metcalfe opted to go short and sparkly in an antique gold mini dress, I feel it was a little too brave and bold. Helen Worth wore a peachy cream lace dress with 3/4 length sleeves cut just below the knee, with a high neckline. She added gold accessories with a touch of sparkle on her wrist - very age appropriate - think classic elegant mother of the bride.

Love is in the air...

Hi fashion lovers

The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William celebrated their first anniversary yesterday, a fairly quiet affair compared with the world-stopping beautiful event we saw last year. They started the build up to their Anniversary weekend by attending a movie premiere.

Kate looked as elegant as ever, she is one young lady who really is embracing simple, chic sophisticated dressing, I loved her dress with its neutral taupe colour and bejewelled collar and cuffs. The dress was beautifully tailored allowing Kate to show off her slender frame

All things fashion, style and fitness!

Hi fashion lovers,

Here's this week's round up of all things fashion and style with a little bit of fitness thrown in!

Fashion news
The up and downs of iconic British brands - first of all Burberry has joined the premier league becoming a one billion pound label - the likes of Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton have a new big player to contend with.

Over the last six months Burberry sales have rocketed due to strong sales in Britain, France and China. The humble Burberry Mac and the creative design team led by Christopher Bailey has managed to pull Burberry back into the big time.

This week's fashion round-up

Hi fashion lovers, 

News at Dior
The long-awaited announcement of the replacement for John Galliano at Dior has arrived - it's the super-minimalist designer Raf Simons who has recently stepped down as head designer at Jil Sander. 

Raf has spoken about his arrival at Dior stating that whilst he is pleased to be tagged as a minimalist designer he's also a romantic person and has no intention of changing the philosophy of Dior. 

 

Whatever the weather holds...

Hi fashion lovers,

Lets start with men’s pants, in particular the David Beckham ad campaign for his new collection. Did you see any of the ads? There have been several complaints made to the Advertising Standards Authority claiming they found the images offensive and two complaints labelling the ads irresponsible and not suitable for children.

 

 

The A.D.A have dismissed these claims - what do you think? Are pictures of David modelling his own collection in bad taste? I don’t think so; its no different to female models wearing lingerie in add campaigns as long as the images are not shot in a provocative way. 

Channel a little iconic 60s style!

Hi fashion lovers,

It’s back - the most stylish TV series in the last few years. Mad Men returns to our screens this week on SKY Atlantic.

Are you a fan of Jon Slater (Roger Sterling), Jon Hamm (Don Draper), January Jones as Betty Draper or Christina Hendricks as the super sassy office manager Joanna Harris?

Spring fashion accessories - what's hot!

Hi fashion lovers,

So spring fashion accessories do you prefer heels or flats? Are you a funky clutch or a classic handbag girl? All of these are big trends this season.

When it comes to flats, I still love ballet pumps. They’ve become a timeless classic - relaxed whilst still being elegant.

Dare to wear denim!

Hi fashion lovers,

How’s the world of fashion going for you? I was shocked and stunned at Joan Collins' comments this week, saying over 40’s shouldn’t wear jeans, but it was ok for her and other fashion elites to don denim -  what do you think?  

I believe that denim can play an essential part in every woman’s wardrobe. It’s all about the choosing the right cut and colour wash.

Dress to impress this spring

Hi fashion lovers,

If that special day is just around the corner and you want to make sure you're prepared with a great outfit  - for a surprise lunch or a fab day out with your loved ones - check out our dress to impress fashion page, and in particular our spring collection. 

A while ago I mentioned that florals are a big trend this Spring/Summer, as well as abstract prints, bold colours and a mix of animal and reptile prints.

Pure and simple style

Hi fashion lovers,

I have noticed more and more people embracing the spring trends - lots of beautiful bold colours and strong prints. If you are one of those ladies and you are struggling to fend off those icy winds why not treat yourself to a real splash of luxury. 

I am so pleased to see we have Pure and Simple pashminas back in stock. 80% pashmina and 20% silk, they are beautifully soft and extremely versatile.

Centigrade's great TSV for the new season

Hi fashion lovers,

This Friday sees Centigrade’s first Today's Special Value of 2012. We are all looking forward to spring I am sure, so why not start off your outerwear with a very useful water-resistant, A-line coat.

It features a detachable hood and is available in a choice of Navy, Cream, Red, or Green in a good range of sizes from XS to 3XL.

Well and truly over winter

Hi fashion lovers,

It may be winter outside but in my heart its spring, I am well and truly over winter fashion which culminated with a visit to ITV’s This Morning to talk about wrapping up whilst keeping warm and stylish. 

So let’s talk about spring fashion, the key trend this season is all about prints - tribal, zebra, leopard, paisley and floral all mixed up with a beautiful range of colours.

Fab winter solutions!

Hi fashion lovers,

There’s me getting all excited and ready to talk about spring fashion and can you believe it, the coldest winter snap is on its way?

So with that in mind, our web team here at QVC have put a fab winter solutions page up to take care of all your needs. Winter coats, boots and fab accessories - think a faux fur pull-on hat and scarf set from Dennis Basso.

Keep your feet warm and cosy in Rockport Finna boots topped off with a Centigrade coat.

Dress to impress in Tiana B

Hi fashion lovers,

One of my favourite brands here at QVC has their first TSV of the year on Friday 27th January - Tiana B dresses.

Dresses will still be your best friend come the new season, and the Tiana B collection in particular offer easy, go-to statement looks with their bold prints, block colours and forgiving shape.

Time to layer up...

Hi fashion lovers,

I found myself laughing at myself the other day when I released I was turning into my Grandfather uttering the words 'Put a sweater on if you are cold.'

Although it does make a lot of sense layering up with knitwear - it allows you to stay warm and cosy without having to nudge up the central heating. With that in mind we have over 280 cardi’s, jumpers, sweaters and twinsets in stock. 

Online shopping

Hi fashion lovers,

I am loving our web first fashion page, it allows you to view new fashion items before they go live on QVC TV, plus there’s web-only fashion pieces too. 

The QVC web team are moving on in leaps and bounds, I think we all realize now when pushed for time, web shopping is the future. Over the last few weeks I have done 80% of my shopping on-line it's super-quick, super-easy and stress free.

Happy New Year!

Hi fashion lovers,
 
Happy New Year! Hope you had a fun-filled and stylish New Year’s Eve. 2012 started very well with four very busy Centigrade shows so I am pretty sure most of you are going to be warm and cosy though the winter months.  

It is pretty miserable out there right now, so much so, that the last thing you want to be doing is hitting the high street this weekend looking for sale bargains; instead why not check out the Kim & Co clearance shows starting this Friday. 

Kim’s shows are always very busy and with clearance prices you can expect a fast and furious pace. I am going to be wrapped up with a hot water bottle and cold and flu remedies Oh no! The bug got me :(

Happy shopping,
 
Love Glen
xx

Merry Christmas!

Hi fashion lovers,

A very Merry Christmas to one and all - enjoy the holidays! If you feel like a bit of retail therapy join me for the start of sale day on 27th December with a stylish winter warmer from Centigrade!

Lots of festive love to you all

Glen xx

Keep cosy in our upcoming Centigrade TSV

Hi fashion lovers,

It’s possibly my last visit before the Christmas break and I’m really excited about bringing to you this feather and down Centigrade quilted coat in a choice of Purple, Black, Winter White, Caramel and Indigo.

The coat is 60% feather and 40% down and will definitely keep you warm and cosy over the winter months.