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.

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!

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

TV stylist Nicky Hambleton-Jones tells us how to get gorgeous!

Hi fashion lovers,

With our fabulous Get Gorgeous event starting tonight at 10pm, I had a chat with top stylist Nicky Hambleton-Jones to get her fashion and style tips. Nicky is most well known for presenting the hit show 10 Years Younger, and she now runs her own personal styling business.

What are your top tips for being confident and stylish?

1. Understand your shape - Instead of trying to create a look that will never work you need to accept your shape and really make the most of it.

2. Choose pieces to emphasise your waistline - Create a focal point to balance your figure, making you look taller, slimmer and sexier.

3. Don’t over complicate things - Magazines tend to give you complex end looks and if you try to replicate these you can end up as a fashion victim. Instead make sure your wardrobe features plenty of good well-cut basics, strong colours and statement accessories.

Don't miss Sunday's Fashion Day

Hi fashion lovers,

Fashion day this Sunday is going to be so exciting as we have Dennis Basso's TSV and I've already spotted 45 brand-new goodies that definitely deserve a place in your wardrobe! The day is going to be full of stylish separates and versatile pieces that will coordinate to create a fabulous winter wardrobe.

 Your feet are going to be as warm as toast in Emu footwear, as well as the Naturalizer shoe range. It was founded in 1927 - it’s a real heritage brand that’s massive in the States and set to be big over here.

It’s all about quality and comfort with a sprinkling of style. We also have the eclectic mix that Butler & Wilson brings to QVC, and a little bit of Parisian chic from Canisse - a fabulous boutique range that’s in its second season here at QVC (although the brand has been around for 25 years).

We also have some easy separates from Nina Leonard and great handbags from B Makowsky. As you can see there is a nice mix of strong designers to help you build that fabulous winter wardrobe.

Happy shopping, can’t wait to show you all the fab new looks.
 
Love  Glen x

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.

My outerwear picks for autumn and winter

Hi fashion fans,

Ever had the problem of buying a jacket for autumn and then having to get a warmer one for winter? Well we have the solution - don't miss our Today's Special Value on Friday 18th September.

I can't say too much, but it has a snug and cosy faux-fur lining that can be removed when the weather is a little warmer - perfect for autumn and winter!

As it seems that summer is well and truly behind us, I've started to think about this season's outerwear. I've chosen my top picks here, and there are styles to suit all shapes and tastes...