Matalan ss10 trend report
Matalan’s offer just gets better and better and ss10 does not disappoint! This gorgeous grey waterfall jacket (below) looks fantastic, the fabric feels amazing and it only costs £28. 
Studding and embellishment on shoes, handbags and leather..a strong trend for autumn has continued into spring/summer.
Saw some gorgeous Miu Miu studded leather handbags at Liberty the other day…Matalan’s versions are a bit more affordable!
Underwear as outerwear, a key trend for ss10, was also shown off at Matalan. Love this floral print top. 
Along with bright florals and exotic, flower prints in abundance..looks great with a tan! 
Nautical stripes continue to be a strong trend for summer, love this striped jumper dress -only costs £14!
Matalan’s price points are fantastic for the quality of the product. You can buy all items online from early next year at www.matalan.co.uk.
I also hopped into bed with Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen…all in the name of research of course! 
We chatted about Laurence’s latest home/bed range for Matalan, which is bigger than ever before, and his upcoming new TV series. Laurence says: “The range is inspired by opera -it’s both opulent and theatrical. I’m really proud of it, I’ve turned up the volume on colour and it’s bigger than ever.”
The range does look fantastic and the new furniture items, such as a gorgeous glass-topped table, look like expensive vintage. Laurence says: “I’ll be moving more and more into furniture, the feedback has been really positive.”
Laurence is also launching a new TV series in January called House Gift on ITV. It will be on every weekday at around 4pm. He will be pitted against two experts each day to find the perfect house gift for various different households, using a budget of £200, £500 or £1000. Laurence says: “We have to find one thing which sums up people’s tastes. I’ve had fun with it, but the experts take it very seriously. It will be high end, Come Dine With Me style.”
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I headed to La Senza’s press day to get a sneak preview of the new campaign, including some exclusive shots which haven’t yet been released. Tess wears a black strapless bra with smoky eyes and a great tan -and she looks stunnning! I’ll post the new pics up later this week. 
I popped down to the press day of Australian swimwear brands Moontide and Bond-eye to check out their offer for ss10. Although it’s hard to imagine bikini-wearing weather with the rain pouring down outside, freezing temperatures and 70 mph winds..the burst of bright colours and floral prints gave me a glimpse of things to come! Much of Moontide’s offer (above) is also reversible -two for the price if one- so great if you’re on a budget! You can buy it online at 
What I really liked about the tan is its natural look, I hate it when fake tan looks obvious and caked on..footballer’s wives-style! 
Pinko, the Italian fashion brand known for its garish colours and bling appeal, has drawn on the ss10 palette of pastel/nudes to offer a pared down collection which embodies the brand’s new direction. I love this cropped grey leather jacket. You can buy it online from early next year at 
The collection (which starts from £600) will only be available in Pinko stores unfortunately, but you can check 
Following the success of Jaeger’s 125 collection, which launched last season to celebrate 125 years of the brand, Jaeger continues to draw on the brand’s rich heritage with a new limited edition range called Jaeger by Jaeger. I popped down to Jaeger’s press day yesterday and saw this fantastic mustard trench, which has been inspired by a Jaeger design from the 1960′s and reworked to make it relevant today. The whole collection gives a fresh spin on the label’s heritage with modern fabrics, finishes and cuts. You can get your hands on this gorgeous trench, along with other key items, from early next year at 
I also loved Jaeger’s accessories for ss10- the wedge shoes are fantastic! Seen lots of wedge heals- wooden and cork- around for spring/summer..I know the gold ones aren’t technically wedge- but loved the heal!
I wouldn’t normally dedicate a post to a hand cream, but Dove’s new Regenerating Night beauty hand cream is so fantastic- just had to flag it up! You can buy it online at 
You can buy online at 
I find myself less and less inclined to go to the gym in the winter months- as the nights draw in I just want to be sat in front of the TV in my pyjamas with a glass of wine! With that in mind, I thought this is the perfect time to trial a few fitness shoe brands- which claim to tone muscle, reduce cellulite, boost posture and burn calories..all on your way to work..! I’ve been trialling Sketchers Shape-ups and the Fitflop Gogh (see below). 
Iconic British brand Burberry has teamed up with facebook to launch a social networking site which celebrates the trenchcoat. The site 
I’ve been using this one (below), the Pond’s Hydro-Nourishing Cream, it’s a lighter-based cream but still a fab moisturiser. It contains evening primrose oil, which helps moisturise the skin, alongside hydro-elastine and liposomes which make a great base for make-up. Frosty nights and dry central heating can also really dry skin out in the winter, so Pond’s has a heavier moisturiser which helps protect against the elements. It’s called Pond’s Dry Skin Cream, still coming in a steal at £3.99, and is great for more mature or dry skin. The cream has a smooth, silky texture so it’s easily absorbed. Both creams come in glass jars (see above), so also look great on your dressing table..no one need know they were under £4!
