Despite the party season being over, you can still party on with some sensational seasonal beauty treats!

Nothing says luxury louder than a sensuous shower gel; spoil yourself with a more luxurious one than normal.  Chanel’s covetable Coco Shower Gel is a great option for those who really wish to unwind in style.

Worried you have over done it this after New Year’s party celebrations?  Well worry not!  The beauty experts at Absolute Image are offering half price wrinkle smoothing treatment with every Dermal Filler treatment purchased this month.  Visit the absolute website for more info!

Facial masks are a great beauty tool for tired and grey skin, simply sit back and relax, wrap yourself in a fluffy robe and indulge with Darphin’s deliciously rich mask to both firm and smooth the skin on the face.

Such a beauty tool is the perfect pick me up and should be applied prior to a big event!  The Youthful Radiance Facial Mask can be purchased for a price of £42 from stockists nationwide.

Butter Me Up Organic Shea Body Butter is a superb mixture of Rose Hip Oil, Avocado Oil and Cocoa Butter.

The Shea Butter combined with the intense healing properties of the therapeutic Avocado Oil creates a rich and indulgent moisturiser, which offers a sweet and enticing smell.  The added patchouli really works to uplift those spirits.  The product is certainly one for those that wish to encourage a renewed, soft, toned and supple body.

Those that wish to give their skin a sudden surge of life can snap this little gem up for £9.99 from any health food store stocking body products nationwide.

All of the above products are great news for those that are feeling the after party lull and need a little boost prior to the next event on the cards!

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One of this season’s new trends comes in the shape of ‘glam Victorian’.  This particular style is a great winter look and offers the likes of a super sexy style with an added fierce edge!

This fierce edge is worked into the look with the addition of a few individual pieces.  Think sheer statement black maxi dresses teamed with spiky statement necklaces and killer edgy platforms.

The extras give this otherwise simple maxi a tough and fierce edge.

This look can also work for those on a budget.  Simply opt for a pricey party dress and match with high street accessories or otherwise a high street dress and designer accessories.  This will allow you to amp up that glam factor a notch but on the cheap!

Statement pieces that make great investments for this trend include the likes of suede boots embellished with a chunky heel and added fasteners, leather look maxis, sheer leotards with velvet bodices, sheer shawls with beaded collars, spiky embellished neck pieces, statement clutches in ruby red velvet, over sized adorned cuffs and fierce biker jackets.

All of the above pieces can be both purchased as high street items or alternatively designer pieces.  Check our Religion and All Saints; both designer stores have nailed this trend down to a t!

If you are a vampire fan then this is certainly the look for you!  It certainly gives vampire buffs an excuse to watch all those recent vampire TV shows and films again.

Wear with tousled locks to really give the look a vampire-esque style.  Look to Zac Posen for a little style inspiration.  His recent catwalk show was full of leather and sheer glam Victorian style pieces.  Models wore silver eyes and messy bed hair as a finishing touch to the new season trend.

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Military glam is just one of the many trends that is proving to be big this year, it is great look for those that want to mix both a feminine and dressy edge with a fierce twist.

It is the perfect look for a party and offers the likes of navy attire mixed in with black, finished with statement chandelier earrings.  The chic navy and black create an understated look, whilst the chandelier earrings give the look an instant hit of glam!  Other fabrics such as sequin enthused material and lace also work really well with this style!

All of the above embellishments are certainly one way to give an otherwise simple look an instant hit of glamour!

This is a great style for those on a budget, as you only really need to invest in one simple piece.  The look can be altered and revamped by simply adding some glam accessories.  These accessories are of course a lot less expensive than investing in several new items of clothing!  If you make your one investment piece a simple one, this will allow you to turn it into an array of different looks and styles!

One style that is extremely easy to create one that opts for a plain and simple yet silk black jumpsuit, a pair of statement patterned tights and uber high heels.  Finish the look by adding a few jewels!  Your hair can also add another twist to the look; simply wear it up to one event and down to another!

A few statement pieces that tick this trends checklist include the likes of tasselled boots with studs, a pair of statement chandelier style earrings, a jewelled bib, a cocktail style ring, cutesy winter cape jacket, a pretty bra that can be worn slightly peeping over a top, a fur bomber coat and a fitted leather blazer in a distressed style.

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We have just received some extremely exciting news regarding the first registration notice for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.  The prestigious event will take place in February and Paris has announced its first high profile event and line-up!  This is certainly the result of a lot of fashion gossip and so it should!  Let the run walk walks begin!

The Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs exhibition is set to open at Les Arts, which appears inside the Louvre on March 6th and run right through until late September 26th.  Paris Fashion Week will finally close its doors on the 7th, which is in fact the same day as the Louis Vuitton show!  This means we should all prepare for a grand bash in honor of this on the 5th.  It is certain that a great exhibit is most probably to be expected.

Fortunately the talks between Jacobs and Dior appear to have ceased, meaning Marc Jacobs will still be the centre of attention of Vuitton while the museum celebrates his work for the French house.

If you class yourself as an in tune fashionista, make sure you get involved!  This is the perfect place to pick up a few tips for that Christmas wish list, however you could easily get carried away and go over board!

With so many adorable pieces marching down the runway, it is hard to choose just one item!  After all us girls can’t have to many of anything in our wardrobes!  Let’s just hope you have been a good girl this year and there are lots of nice presents waiting for you under that tree on Christmas morning!

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Everyone has a little film inspiration; this could be Grace Kelly, Audrey or Marilyn Monroe!  All of the above offer stylish clothing inspirations and with the recent release of the new film ‘My Night With Marilyn’, it is no wonder we are starting to look pencil fitted skirts, tea dresses, super shades, patent handbags and trench coats.

The tragic film star and all round style legend offered an iconic blonde do, an infamous beauty spot and of course those fab red lips!

All of her outfit options are very much still style classics and appear on the catwalk every now and then.  These timeless classics never quite seem to go out of fashion and allow us to work that sexy lady like look.

Think pencil skirts and tight sweaters for a daytime look and barely there showgirl dresses for an evening on the tiles.  These outfits will certainly turn a few heads, especially as they work to enhance those womanly curves.

Pencil skirts are in fact a major look this season and can be worn both to work and on an evening out.  They work well with patent flats and super high suede heels.  Try teaming a black pencil skirt with a cutesy creme skirt, an off white trench and super high red heels.  The heels will add a splash of colour and a certain edge to an otherwise low-key office outfit!

Finish the look with volumised hair, statement red lips, and a super smart patent leather bag in a similar colour to that of the trench and voila, you could give Miss Monroe a run for her money!

Skirts with button detailing down the front and also in a length that is a little longer than the usual are very much in this season!

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Bags without labels are proving to be this season’s sought after style.  Not only do they look super expensive, as the design focuses more on the quality and the finish of the bag as appose to quite simply sticking a massive label on the front, they also leave other fashionista’s wondering where you sourced it from!

There are an assortment of styles and shapes available and each will suit a different individual.  Some of our favourites come in bright green, mustard yellow and of course a classic brown.

The best bit about such a bag is the classic look, which in turn means it won’t date.  This makes it a worthwhile investment and one that really screams individual style.  It also means that it will go with absolutely everything in your wardrobe.  This is because it stands alone as one piece and has no patterns or loud logos, which sometimes can only be teams with plain and simple attire!

If you don’t one of these super little numbers already, why not put them one on your winter wishlist!

An investment buy would be to purchase the mottled finish look as such a style would disguise any scuffs and scratches.  It is also more durable than regular leather and looks super smart as a workbag as well as an everyday bag.

Other styles to look into include the likes of patent leather looks.  These should combine both black and brown leather.

Bucket shapes were also very popular on the catwalk this season and bright colours were showcased centre stage.  Whether you intend to go on a little shopping trip, a session at the gym or alternatively on a weekend away, the bucket bag is a must.  It will house all your worldly belonging in stylish bag!

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If you only have the budget to make one purchase this season, make sure its one that makes a definite on-trend 2011 statement!

This season such a statement comes in the shape of a sparkly Mulberry shoulder bag, which is the perfect investment to any Christmas party outfit!

It is both small enough to accompany you on an evening out yet big enough to fit all your much-needed belongings in!  Well at least big enough to fit your lipstick, keys and credit card in!

This cutesy little bag will set you back £150 but is definitely an investment as it will compliment every outfit in your wardrobe!  What more could a girl want indeed?

The bag comes complete with a small chain handle; this however can be tucked into the bag in order to make it into a clutch ensemble.  It also houses the infamous Mulberry logo.

If you don’t quite have the funds for something this extravagant, why not make it known to those that will be checking out your Christmas wish list!!

We imagine you will have to be on your best behaviour however if you wish for something as extravagant as this to be under the tree!  It is however an investment!

Wear with cutesy dresses and gold accessories, high shorts and plain black tees or skinny trousers and embellished tops!  If you want to make it more of a statement, then keep the outfit simple and let the bag do all the talking!!

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Vintage and retro styles just keeping coming back into the world of fashion. Decade after decade is reinvigorated for a twenty first century lifestyle – we’ve had the biggest trends of the 50’s, 60’s, 80’s, all of them return for a triumphant comeback. One of the major trends of the moment in 2011 is the appropriation of 1970’s style in new collections, and that is exemplified in the new autumn range at www.ellos.co.uk – “Love Story”.

The “Love Story” range is brand new to Ellos, a fall collection that utilises the best of 70’s style, modern trends, and the practical needs of autumn and winter weather. This fall we’re loving warm, neutral tones such as brown, tan and bronze, keeping things simple with straight silhouettes and fluid lines. Occasional jarring details such as distinct pleating and smart bows finish off the sophisticated style.

The key items of both 70’s style and the “Love Story” range that embodies it include straight skirts, fitted shirts and simple accessories. One of the major trends dominating fashion at the moment is male inspired clothing adapted and designed for women – hence suit trousers, smart shorts and faux ties. Whether it’s a white shirt with a black bow round the collar, or a pencil skirt in a deep shade of brown, the “Love Story” clothes will make sure that you look sophisticated, smart and sexy this winter.

The wide collection of accessories at womens clothing by ellos, such as belts and scarves, are well worth checking out as well. No outfit is complete without a few good accessories! You can pair a belt with a casual tunic dress, or loosely tie a light scarf around your neck for a bohemian feel. There are also several hand and shoulder bags for practical use throughout the winter season, which will look great with any of the “Love Story” items.

Ever been in a situation where you just can’t refuse that darling pair of shoes, that oh-so cute dress or those to-die-for earrings?

Well we all have!  And there are occasions where we must allow ourselves to be treated…at least once in a while!

So jump into those sparkly peep toes, don the ball gown and wear those earrings with pride!  Girls love to dress up every now and then and whether you have been promoted at work, finished an endless essay or found a few more pennies in the purse, all of the above are great reasons to do a little shopping!

If however you still wish to treat yourself but don’t have too many pennies to spare, opt to shop high street rather than designer.

Stores such as Matalan have designer look-a-like creations for a fraction of the price.  Team with a few designer accessories you may already have in your wardrobe in order to create a look that screams catwalk creation!

Matalan is currently showing a polite nod to Prada with a block-pleated creation in the shape of a beatnik-style dress.  For a Prada style finish, wear with white patent knee high boots.  If you wish to create a subtler look, team with black opaques and court shoes.

Finish with a cute clutch and statement hair; the girl’s will think you have brought your outfit back from the runway yourself!

Many high street stores will house affordable designer look-a-likes!  Check out the latest catwalk shows for inspiration and then hit the high street and stock up on all of those must-have designer styles and look-a-likes!

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When it comes to cool yet affordable jewels, we are all ears.  The all-new jewels on the fashion front come in the form of acrylic pieces.  the best bit, they take their inspiration from illustrations!

The current collection of pieces are in fact based on the designers illustrations and items include the likes of cutesy bear necklaces with cutout stars, super sweet squirrels and a range of other themed pieces based on animals.

All seem to take an edgy theme and look really retro.  whether you choose one or several pieces, you can guarantee to turn a few heads wearing any one of the pieces.

So now we have told you about the jewels on offer, we should probably tell you where to purchase them.

Well the designer in question goes under the name of Maggie Angus and her pieces are already very much sought after so if you want to get your hands on them be quick