Two minutes with... Lulu Guinness

Hi fashion fans,

To celebrate Designer Day today and a Today's Special Value from one of our most fabulous designers, I caught up with the lovely Lulu Guinness to talk handbags and more...

Tell us about your inspiration for Today's Special Value bag

Today's Special Value boasts our new best-selling shape - the Romilly. I've created it in a new fabric and in new colours that are just for QVC customers!

What would you choose to wear it with? And which celeb would you like to see wearing it?

I would wear my black Moschino dress with it - classic and simple so the bag really makes a statement. Lauren Laverne always looks great and is a huge Lulu fan so I could definitely see her wearing it!

What types of bags will we be seeing this season?

The theme for our current collection is London Calling and features lots of Union Jack bags and British themed-designs, so the perfect accessory for the party season would be one of my bags that incorporate this, with a touch of added sparkle.

My first black tie event of the party season

Hi all you fashion lovers,

I've just attended my first black tie event leading up to the party season and I was very pleased to meet Maureen Bramham, one of our regular customers, who I must say was turned out beautifully. 

All the ladies at the event had made a special effort for this glamorous occasion. The trend for the men seemed to be dinner jackets with coloured bow ties, all very daring indeed. I opted for a classic slim black tie. 

One accessory that I think would have been very useful for some of the ladies would have been a shawl or wrap, giving them an extra layer to wrap around their shoulders on arrival and adding an extra splash of glamour. My favourite has to be the Pure & Simple pashmina with beaded fringing. 

Plus, also check out Dream Keeper's beautifully embellished shawls. They have a vintage feel to them which will allow you to arrive at your festive celebrations looking fabulous and also avoid any cloakroom queue when it comes to carriages home.

Love Glen x

The presenters talk Christmas fashion...

  Hi fashion fans,

As you know I've really been getting into the Christmas spirit, and so I asked some  of the presenters about what they'll be wearing on Christmas day and if they've made any funny festive fashion mistakes…

 So what will you be wearing on Christmas day this year?

Debbie F: Oh hopefully something smaller than I’m wearing right now! Diet Chef is on the horizon!!

Jilly: Hopefully PJs until at least 1pm!

Debbie G: An apron as I spend so much time cooking!

Alison Y: I don't dress up on Christmas Day - I'm running round like crazy. So I start in jodhpurs and pretty much stay in jodhpurs. I'll also be wearing odd socks with holes in guaranteed, unless someone has bought me new socks and then I'll be wearing those.

Your questions answered...

Hi there,

A few of you posted questions on the blog, I hope my answers help!

This question is from Alison Crawford and is quite a common issue for larger women...

I am a size 20 (22 - 24 in coats and dresses) and I would like to buy a dress for myself but am a good old-fashioned 'apple' with a large chest. I like the look of the Tiana B range but am not sure which dress would be suitable for me, also being a big girl patterns and striped frighten me, and I don't want to look too old fashioned which is what usually happens if I buy from high street stores.

I am so pleased that you like the look of the Tiana B range, I love these dresses. With the dress being a key look this season its well worth buying into this trend, as far as being a full figured girl you shouldn’t be afraid of prints.

I'm really getting into the Christmas spirit!

Hi fashion lovers,

After my first Christmas gift show last Saturday, I'm really getting into the Christmas spirit!  On the train home I started to think about our Christmas menu and decided that when I got home I would start to experiment with the starter….

Here’s what I came up with - a gazpacho base with a white crab meat centre, topped with avocado guacamole and deep-fried Japanese bread-crumbed king prawns. It's then finished with a drizzle of mango vinaigrette with groundnut oil, ginger, chilli and lime juice. What do you think?! There's a photo on the right, but it's not that clear sorry!I tested the recipe out on my son Ali who gave the thumbs up. I'll let you know how the menu progresses!

In the meantime if you fancy a fashion fix catch the Fashion Gift show at 12 o’clock tomorrow - I'll be with you with some Style Inc and also Deerstag slippers. Also look out for the Pure & Simple Pashminas as they make fabulous Christmas gifts for loved ones.

I'd love to know what you'll be cooking over the festive period, let me know what you're doing and we can inspire each other!

Love glen x

Nab yourself an Indigo Moon bargain!

Hi fashion lovers,

Exciting news! We have some great Indigo Moon shows coming up today and tomorrow (2nd and 3rd November), and as it's their 7th anniversary, everything is going to be at Anniversary Price! So you can pick up some fab pieces for Christmas at a bargain price!

I caught up with our Indigo Moon guest, Denise, to have a chat about the fashion range and about the lady herself...

What's your favourite part about coming to QVC and do you have a favourite presenter you like to work with?

The best bit about coming to QVC is that it's like a home-coming - it's just one big family. The sense of belonging is overwhelming. All the presenters are fab! I particularly like the fact I can chat to all of them, have a moan and have a laugh, which we do, often!

I'm never watching the X Factor again!

Hi all ,

Is it just me or is the X Factor meant to be a singing competition? I sat for the first time this weekend and watched both shows - it was a travesty that the great performers in the bottom two had to sing for their supper.  At the end of the show on Sunday evening I vowed never ever to sit through that again, how do you feel about it?

How do you manage your weekend viewing, do you surf between QVC and your other favourite channels or do you wait for breaks?

On a fashion point, I ordered a pair of black patent Clarks loafers for my lovely wife Sue last week, which by the way are adored by the girls at Grazia and Vogue (they've said that the Clarks loafer is one of the coolest around).

When Sue received her parcel she was very pleased and now a week later has decided to order another pair of the same for work, as they are unbelievably comfortable and work well with her cropped trousers, shift dresses and opaque tights.

The second pair is for the weekends with her skinny jeans and oversized knitwear.  I have always said if you find something you like don’t be afraid of buying more than one, for example I have at least eight navy blue cardigans all from the same shop and all exactly the same style.
Do you have more than one of the same item? Let me know.

Love Glen

x

What's it like to be... a QVC model?

Hi everyone,

A big part of presenting on QVC is working with the models. All our models are lovely and I caught up with the bubbly Sally Rom (right) to find out what it's like to be a QVC model...

What's it like being a model here at QVC?

It's great fun. I work hard but thoroughly enjoy the job. I enjoy live TV because you never know what's going to happen next.

What's your favourite part of the job?

Coming to work at QVC is a real pleasure. I have so many favourite bits but the great family atmosphere and warm friendly people I work with have to be the best parts.

Tell us about a normal day at work...

I arrive at QVC an hour before the live show. In that time I normally get my cuppa and sit in the model room and finalise my hair and make-up. There's usually another model on air with me so a good catch-up happens about now too!

Wrap up in cosy Modern Soul

Hi fashion lovers,

It's official - winter is here! The clocks go back this weekend which means dark mornings and cold frosty nights. Just in time for the change in conditions is Modern Soul’s 6th anniversary. Modern Soul knitwear is a great way to add an extra layer and give you a little extra heat in the colder months. 

As it’s their 6th anniversary, you'll be able to take advantage of Anniversary Prices on selected pieces, Easy Pay instalments, brand-new items as well as some Modern Soul classics. Join me at 1pm and 8pm tomorrow for two hours of fun fashion to help you deal with the winter blues. 

Let’s all get wrapped up for winter!

See you tomorrow,

Love Glen x

It's time to get gorgeous!

Hi fashion lovers,

Our Get Gorgeous event starts tonight at 10pm, and I will be joining you on Sunday morning at 9am with Max New York handbags. I'll also be popping in and out throughout the day with different ranges for you to see - it’s a great opportunity for all you style-conscious ladies to sit back and look forward to pampering yourselves to look fabulous throughout the winter.

I'm very excited about the Today’s Special Value launching midnight on Sunday into Monday. It’s my first centigrade TSV for the winter months - it's a faux shearling mid-length coat that comes in three fabulous colours. It has a great weight that will work right the way through the winter season as well as being chic, stylish and comfortable. You'll be able to throw it into the washing machine so no specialist dry cleaning bills! The price is a very affordable too - wow did you think I was going to spoil the surprise?!

Join me at midnight on Sunday and I’ll reveal all. In the meantime don’t forget to Get Gorgeous!

Love Glen x