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Versace launches emoji app & matching collection
This may sounds like random news, but Versace is launching an Emoji app this Valentines Day in which the iconic Medusa is a smiley face with a range of different playful expressions and styles.
The app can be used to embellish photos from your library, or to create original images using a wide range of emoji stickers, backgrounds, filters and text colour options.
The celebrate the app, which is free, and available for both iOS and Android, Versace has created a capsule collection of Versace Emoji t-shirts, printed with the Medusa Emoji wearing sunglasses or with the Medusa Emoji having hearts for eyes.
It comes in black and white, for both men and women, and will be available in Versace boutiques worldwide as well as online.
As the new app and t-shirt collection launch this Valentine’s Day, fans are invited to use the hashtag #VersaceSharesLove on all their Versace Emoji photo creations.
And who thought your photos could get ANYMORE fashionable huh?
Valentines Day: 10 gifts under £10 [for her]
It’s cropped up again, yes that day that no one really likes but EVERYONE talks about… Valentines Day!
Couples hate it because its forced romance and it means forking out for a gift, and single people loath it because it reminds them the only love of their life waiting at home for them is their Netflix account.
HOWEVER I have some good news for you. I have created a guide of 10 fantastic gifts under £10 that are are awesome and also won’t break the bank either. So guys, either treat your lady, or women get sending links to your date, mate or even just buy it for yourself (you deserve it!).
These great items start with the yummy Hotel Chocolat Salted Caramel chocolates (top right) that are guaranteed to have anyone drooling and are a bargain at just £3.75.
You can check out the rest of my V-day picks below…
Happy shopping & have a happy love day on Sunday please, whatever your relationship status!
Sam x
- Red Contrast Trim Lace Brazilian Briefs, New Look, £3.99
- Pink Polaroid Photo Frame, New Look, £4.99
- Little Book Of Chat Up Lines Book, ASOS, £5.99
- Valentines Glitter A5 Notebook, Paperchase, £7
- Brushed Tartan Scarf, Boohoo, £4
- Happy Jackson Big Love Mug, Debenhams, £8
- Nails in Bittersweet, Topshop, £5
- Gold Arrow Ring, Urban Outfitters, £6
- Grow Your Own Birthflower, NotOnTheHighStreet.com, £7.50
Bargain of the day: ASOS pink unicorn socks!
Storm Imogen may be ruining our hair do’s and it may be a Monday, however if there is anything that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face it is a bargain.
And this bargain comes in the form of pink glittery unicorn socks that cost just £3 from ASOS.
As well as warming up your toesies in this rubbish weather, they are also guaranteed to put a smile on your face!
Shop away and before you know it, it will be Friday again (I promise!)
Sam x
Mango names Kendall as face of new S/S16 campaign
High street fashion brand Mango have announced that Kendall Jenner will be the new face of its spring/summer 2016 campaign, MANGO presents Tribal Spirit.
The campaign will be the first of four trends to be showcased in advertising campaigns this spring/summer 2016.
Mango will be launching a new ad campaign every month, based on fast fashion. This will feature a current trend of the moment together with the face that the company thinks best defines it.
Tribal Spirit is based on “uncontained beauty and cultural fusion, typical of the wildest savannah”, according to the Mango, which they think Kendall perfectly represents.
The campaign will be visible on the streets and on the brand’s various advertising platforms from February 1.
M&S and Misguided win at Drapers Awards
Winners at the 2015 Drapers Awards last night (26 November) included Marks & Spencer’s, Misguided and House of Fraser.
The awards, which are in their 25th year celebrate those in fashion retailing. They took place at at Old Billingsgate in London and were attended by more than 800 people in the industry.
House of Fraser took home the best store design award for its Jolly’s of Bath premises, whilst Misguided won the fashion pure-play etailer of the year.
Marks and Spencer’s meanwhile was triumphant as fashion retailer of the year – consumer choice and White Stuff was named as best place to work.
You can see a full list of the winners here.
Well done to all the winners!
Ted Baker launches activewear collection
Ted Baker has announced it is getting all sporty by introducing an activewear collection.
The ten-piece collection, which is available now, is based around maroon/rose tones and floral patterns. It is made from special sports fabrications, so it is actually useful on a run, or down the gym!
Featured in the collection, is leggings, sports vests and sports bras that will all help you look fabulous whilst working up a sweat.
Check out the collection on the Ted Baker website here.
Fashion News: Foxes Announced as New Face of H&M
H&M have announced that Foxes will be the new face of one of their fashion ranges.
The sassy singer has posed for a series of shots in LA for the fashion brand, which will be used for their Divided autumn 2015 collection.
The collection will feature a range of items, including bootcut jeans, miniskirts, slogan tees and varsity sweatshirts. It will be available in-store and online from July.
Talking about the brand’s choice to choose the 26-year-old starlet,H&M’s head of design Pernilla Wohlfahrt said: “Foxes has the perfect style for this campaign. Her effortless look is so inspiring. It’s about a mix of fun pieces that can be worn together in so many different ways.”
Foxes also commented: “It was so much fun shooting the H&M campaign. The clothing has tons of character, which means you can really play with the looks and the best thing is it all still feels like me.”
How exciting huh?! I can’t wait to see it!
Product love of the week: Black acrylic cat earrings
So most of the time my shopping posts are a collage of items. However, sometimes a product is just so special that it needs its own post!
This is exactly how I felt when I stumbled upon these earrings on Truffle Shuffle.
I’m not even a cat person and I find them adorable!
I just think they would be so fun to wear and would make an outfit. If I was to style them then I would team them just with a black top and skirt so they stood out. Plus, when you have quirky accessories, it’s better to keep the rest of your outfit simple, otherwise you sometimes end up looking a little too kitschy.
Anyways, they are a rather reasonable price of £11.99 if you want to purchase them. As I said, they are great for yourself, however, if one of your friends and family love cats, they it may be the perfect Christmas present too!
Have fun shopping!
Sam x
Anna Wintour will receive Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s BFA’s
The British Fashion Council has announced that Anna Wintour will be receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s British Fashion Awards.
The Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue will be given the honour at the awards evening, which takes place next month. It celebrates the contribution that Ms Wintour has made to the fashion industry throughout her lengthy career.
Talking about the decision to select Wintour as this year’s recipient for the award, Natalie Massenet MBE, Chairman of the British Fashion Council, said:”Anna Wintour has helped, nurtured and advised the careers of some of the world’s most brilliant and creative designers.”
“There isn’t a person working in fashion who has not been inspired and influenced by Anna’s leadership…”
As well as being in charge at Vogue since 1988, Brit Wintour is also artistic director for Vogue publisher Condé Nast.
This year’s BFA’s will take place at the London Coliseum on December 1. Nominees for awards include fashion favourites such as Christopher Kane, Charlotte Olympia and Cara Delivigne.
British Fashion Awards 2014: Nominees Unveiled
The nominees for this year’s British Fashion Awards have been announced.
Renowned named in the fashion industry are up for awards, including Roland Mouret, Christopher Kane, Charlotte Olympia and Stella McCartney.
The prestigious ceremony, which will take place at the London Coliseum on December 1, will once again be hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall. The annual event is organised by the British Fashion Council to celebrate the creativity and success of those in the British fashion industry.
Categories at the event cover emerging and established stars and brands in all aspects of the fashion industry. This includes menswear, womenswear and accessory designers. There is also awards for ‘International Designer’ and ‘Red Carpet Designer’, meanwhile Cara Delivigne, Jourdan Dunne and Sam Rollinson will fight it out for model of the year.
The awards have been known to attract A-list celebrities, with guests and presenters at last year’s ceremony including Kate Moss, Donatella Versace, Harry Styles and Sienna Miller.
To find out more about the event, including the full list of nominees, visit the British Fashion Awards website. You can also follow all the latest news for the awards on Twitter.
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