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.

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!

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!

Two minutes with... Dennis Basso

Hi fashion fans,

With Winter Fashion Day and a fabulous Dennis Basso Today's Special Value coming up on Sunday, I caught up with the man himself for a quick chat...


What do you like about the UK?

I love the UK, for I feel very much at home here. Having come here often as a child and young adult, I never feel like a stranger. I love the shopping, the beautiful parks and the sense of history that one feels when walking along the streets.

What outerwear trends are hot this autumn and winter?

Faux fur is one of the strongest trends on the fashion front, along with fabric that has a touch of metallic - very much like my Today's Special Value.

Kim Parrish shares her autumn fashion tips and tricks

Hi fashion lovers,

Kim Parrish is coming to visit us again this Saturday, so I caught up with her to get her top tips for updating your wardrobe for autumn, the colours you should look out for and what she'll be wearing this season...

1. With autumn just around the corner, what tips do you have for getting our wardrobes ready?

I love autumn fashions and each season I enjoy scheduling a 'date with my wardrobe' for taking stock of what I already own, purging those worn-out and washed-out items and making a list of what I need.

With my wardrobe thinned out, it’s much easier to shop without spending too much or buying a duplicate of something I already own. I would encourage everyone to check their calendars and schedule a date with their wardrobes, making it easier to pull together your autumn shopping list!!

Renee from Attitudes by Renee talks about today's TSV

Renee Greenstein, founder of Attitudes by Renee, designed Today's Special Value, and I caught up with her to find out about her inspiration and a little bit about the woman behind the fiesty brand...

G: What do you love about designing women's clothing?

R: I love to design comfortable and great fitting clothes - when you feel good you look good… and you have ATTITUDE!

G: Do you have any top style tips for us?

R: My formula is that you are the canvas and your clothes should enhance your beauty.

G: How did you get into fashion design?

R: We all have our childhood dreams and I was lucky enough to be able to live mine. My dreams of the fashion industry led me to New York City where I started my career as a fittings model in the apparel industry.

Countless hours and fittings gave me a front row seat experiencing how designers and patternmakers turn out a product. I took this knowledge and worked all aspects in the industry to hone my skills. It was at this time that I realised a lot of manufacturers were not giving customers what they actually wanted. This idea struck me as extremely profound and became the underlying theme behind my goals in the industry.

G: Describe yourself in three words.

R: Diva with Attitude, confident and spiritual.

G: What inspired you when designing Today's Special Value?

R: My inspiration for all of my collections is versatility and comfort! And of course… attitude!

G: When can you wear it?

R: This is a 12 month, 24/7 garment. Imagine this over our Women with Control cami and a great pair of trousers to wear to the office. You can team it with a T-shirt and jeans for a more casual look, or layer over a turtle neck when its cold for a pop of colour! Or imagine you're on holiday and you step off the beach in this wonderful cover up. And lastly you can wear it over your little dress when going out on the town!

G: Tell us about the Woman with Control camisole that you can buy with the TSV.

R: The Women with Control cami is the perfect garment for that smooth look under your jacket or under your new long shirt. The smooth liner gives you great figure control - like I always say, every woman wants control!

You can check out today's TSV on the web, or join Renee at 12am, 11am and 2pm on QVC TV.

A catch up with Diane Gilman - our Fashion Day guest

We're lucky enough to have leading fashion designer Diane Gilman joining us for Autumn Fashion Day and sharing her DG2 collection. I had a chat with her to find out a little about the woman behind the brand and the HUGE rock stars she's designed for...

G: We heard you've designed for some big rock and roll stars.. tell us about them?

I was part of Woodstock and the Monterey Jazz/Rock Festival. I designed for Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Cher, Deep Purple and many more. It was a very exciting time both for music and fashion.

G: Are you looking forward to our Autumn Fashion Day?

I'm so looking forward to it and I feel so honoured to be working with such talented people. Autumn is my most favourite season of the year. A change of season is always exciting, but especially autumn - I just love the sunny but cool crisp days.

Meet Jonathan - our guest for the Pre-Season Fashion event

As I've hurt my back and can't host Pre-Season Autumn Fashion event, we are lucky enough to have Jonathan Ellis joining us. I had a chat with him to find out all about your guest...

G: Are you looking forward to coming to QVC?

I am so happy to be given this new opportunity at QVC. I have made some wonderful friends here who have always championed my work and enthusiasm.

G: Have you been a guest before?

I have been a guest presenter many times now... my new line is Wearable Art by Bob Mackie which is getting a real following. I have to say I enjoy working with all the presenters - everyone has a different approach and it's nice to be able to bounce off that. I have to say though... I do have a soft spot for Pipa. We are quite similar in our style and instantly clicked the first time we were on air together.

Meet Amy - our guest for the Pre-Season Autumn Fashion event

As I've hurt my back and can't host the Pre-Season Autumn Fashion event, we are lucky enough to have Amy Garcia joining us. I had a chat with her about her handbag must-haves and her fashion icons...

G: Are you looking forward to coming to QVC?

Yes I can't wait - I love working at QVC, it's such a great team. 

G: Have you been a guest before?

For five years I've been a guest for Kim & Co when the designer can't make it over from Canada, and most recently for Katherine Kirkwood. I always look forward to working with the stylists on new season trends, it's great fun.

Meet Genevieve - our guest for the Pre-Season Autumn Fashion event

As I've hurt my back and can't host the Pre-Season Autumn Fashion event, we are lucky enough to have Genevieve Redmond joining us. I had a chat with her and found out all about her love of fashion...

G: Are you looking forward to coming to QVC?

I absolutely love coming to QVC, it's like a home from home to me. There is always a great atmosphere, both on set and behind the scenes. I love working on the fashion events as they're great fun and can really inspire everyone to try different styles or wear colours they haven't tried before.