Jul 8
Rumours are circulating that John Galliano could design a range for Topshop, following in the footsteps of friend and former Topshop designer Kate Moss. It has been speculated that Galliano (who designed Kate’s stunning vintage-inspired wedding dress) may have been in talks with Topshop boss Sir Philip Green at Kate’s Cotswold wedding earlier this month.
If any of you London-based FashionBite readers read The Evening Standard last night, you’ll have seen the story about Courtney Love rejecting Topshop boss Sir Philip Green’s offer to design a high street collection for the store, inferring Topshop is too down-market for her range..!
Topshop has launched a secret pop-up shop in its flagship Oxford Circus and New York stores.
The temporary boutiques have been hidden away in the shops, so customers can discover them from a secret doorway by chance, which is marked from the outside by a florist…
Feb 1
FashionBite tests Topshop make-up at SS11 launch
Topshop SS11 make-up
Topshop SS11 make-up
Topshop SS11 make-up launch, The Sanderson Hotel
FashionBite's Amy Golding and Topshop make-up artist Hannah Murray
GUEST BLOGGER: Freelance journalist and beauty writer Amy Golding
This February Topshop launches its new spring/summer core make-up collection as well as its trend collection, Sandstorm. To celebrate, the fashion brand threw a makeover party in the penthouse of London’s Sanderson Hotel and invited Fashionbite along to test the range.
At the event, I discovered the art of nail marbling. This involves hapazardly splashing drops of nail varnish into a bowl of water, before letting the different colours of floating varnish settle on your nails, creating a marble effect. It’s great fun and perfect for anyone who struggles to paint their nails neatly using a brush.
I also got the chance to catch up with celebrated make-up artist Hannah Murray. The former ballet dancer told me she had just returned from trips to Mexico and the Caribbean, where she’d worked on fashion shoots for Vogue China and H&M.
Murray, who works with Topshop on its make-up campaigns, explained the Sandstorm capsule collection was inspired by the experimental Burning Man festival, held once a year in the Nevada Black Rock Desert.
In-keeping with the desert theme, the range features products including Desert Sun blusher and Ablaze lip gloss. It also consists of a collection of eyeshadows and nail varnishes as well as a semi-permanent eyeliner designed to last as long as you do at festivals this summer.
Topshop’s spring/summer core collection consists of a range of nail varnishes, lipsticks and blushers in pink, lilac, orange and gold shades, as well as a range of eyeliners and mascaras. All products come in playful poke-a-dot packaging.
To see Topshop’s current AW collection, visit Topshop.com.
FashionBite xx
FashionBite popped down to see Kate Moss launch her 14th and final collection for Topshop last night at its flagship Oxford Circus store.
The lower ground floor of Topshop was rammed as crowds packed in to get a glimpse of the supermodel.
Kate descended the escalator, accompanied by Topshop owner Sir Philip Green and his daughter Chloe, wearing a floor length custom-made black pant suit, complete with freshly cut blunt fringe (apparently Kate cut it in the week herself with some scissors!) and bright red lips.
As the crowd looked on, Kate wandered around the the shop-in-shop with Philip, picking out items and looking at the collection as if they were out shopping together. She certainly appeared for a lot longer than her 7 second debut at the launch of her first collection for Topshop (when she appeared in the shop window).
I actually quite like a lot of the collection (I’m going to pop back and pick up a few pieces when it’s not so manic!), but I think it’s right that the retailer and supermodel have parted ways. Kate has revisted some of her iconic best sellers from the last 14 collections, but I think her last few ranges were slightly tired, so the time to finish is right…go out with a bang.
FashionBite xx
Kate Moss models her last full collection for Topshop, shot in black and white.
The range features boho-inspired pieces with a nod to the ’70′s and re-visits some of Kate’s iconic best sellers from her 14 Topshop collections, including a floral tea dress and a backless sequinned evening dress.
For a picture gallery of individual pieces, check out Vogue online.
The collection is due to launch on November 2.
FashionBite xx
Apr 24
The sun’s out, it’s going to be a gorgeous weekend and I don’t know about you but I’m starting to get really excited about the prospect of these long, hot summer days!
I’m actually off on holiday next month with a friend, we’re going to Singapore (staying with her Mum) then heading to Bali/Lombok..any tips welcome!
So, I’m having to plan my summer wardrobe early and the maxi-dress is a key piece. Dress-down with bikini, flats and a beachbag for day or killer heels and chunky accessories for night.
When Asos opened its doors to fashion bloggers recently, check out my blog post- they were also kind enough to give us a £100 voucher in our goodie bags!
I bought this stunning One Teaspoon beaded tie dye maxi dress (above), it looks great with some strappy black wedge ankle boots (also Asos) and a stack of gold bangles. I can’t wait to wear it..not quite warm enough here just yet!
Maxi-dresses are everywhere this summer, you can pick up some fab high street versions at Topshop and Miss Selfridge or if your budget allows, take a look at Net-a-Porter for that designer piece.
Check out this stunning Halston maxi-dress at Net-a-Porter – a great way to channel your inner Carrie pre-SATC 2 next month!
fashionbite xx
Jan 6
Snow is falling down relentlessly outside, but that’s no excuse to wrap up warm, snuggle up under a duvet with a hot chocolate and hide from the outside world…oh, ok it is then!
…but, if you have to venture out you may as well do it stylishly- the snow is no excuse to let up on your fashion credentials. In fact, it’s a great way to try out some new styles. Fashionbite has picked out a couple of key looks to keep you stylishly cool in the snow…
This eighties-style faux fur coat from Topshop ticks all the boxes, I love the Cruella de-Ville-esque vibe. 
Team it with black Dr Martens, from Rubbersole and a knitted beret from Accessorize.
Sportier snow bunnies- keep snug in these blizzard snow boots with faux fur trim from Mountain Warehouse.
Accessorise with a bobble hat from Accessorize and a Lula white padded coat from Fat Face.
fashionbite xx
On what is predicted to be the biggest online shopping day of the year (see Friday’s post), Fashionbite is launching an EXCLUSIVE online christmas gift guide this week to kick-start your festive spend. It will be gifts for him and her- £100 and under, £50 and under and £10 and under(for those last minute secret santas)…
I’m also at home today waiting on the biggest thing I think I’ve ever ordered online…a real christmas tree! A new website has sprung up this year called Christmas Tree Man. You can choose your tree and size from a selection of different firs and it will be delivered to your door and picked up after Christmas (I hope!). But the best thing is it’s returned to the ground after, so no xmas tree graveyard! It’s delivered in a special pot with plant feeder so you can ensure it stays alive over the festive period. It’s also the perfect solution if you don’t have a car….
Anyway, back to the gift guide…
Diamante evening handbag in gunmetal-£100, www.johnlewis.com. This fabulous bejewelled handbag is perfect for the party season- adding sparkle to any outfit.
Luxurious, scented candles-£74 for two, www.jomalone.co.uk. Lie back and unwind with these gorgeous scented candles from Jo Malone, the perfect antidote to the hectic Christmas festivities.
Chunky, clinch black and metal trim waist belt- £69, www.reiss.co.uk.. This fab wide waist belt would look great over skinny jeans with a white shirt, or a fitted pencil shirt to add definition.
Chestnut sheepskin earmuffs-£70, Ugg Australia at www.my-wardrobe.com.. Keep stylishly warm and look super cute in these gorgeous Ugg earmuffs..perfect for the cold winter months. 
Molton Brown bathroom gift set- £95, www.moltonbrown.co.uk. This intoxicating gift set is the ultimate indulgence, aptly named Indian Transformation..its subtle blend of Indian davana, grapeseed, raspberry, blackseed and starflower oils will leave your skin beautifully soft whilst transporting you to exotic shores.
Knitted loopy sequin jacket in blush-£75, www.topshop.com.. This stunning sequin jacket will brighten up any outfit, perfect day to nightwear if you’re heading out after work.
Toscana sheepskin mittens, £75-Paul Smith at www.my-wardrobe.com.. These fab sheepskin/ fur mittens will keep you warm and snug on the way to work.
Fabulous weekend Spa Breaks for under £100 at www.wahanda.com. Wahanda has amazing deals on a huge range of luxurious spa breaks for him and her. You can buy a spa break voucher for £25 or a whole weekend away for as little as £77…what better way to unwind after the Christmas excess.
Simon Carter blur dial 1600 watch, £75 at www.my-wardrobe.com. This versatile watch will look fab for both work and play, it comes gift boxed as well..so the work’s done for you.
WeSC Chris Pastras headphones-£65, www.asos.com. The retro design of these classic headphones by WeSC would be the perfect present for any music loving man with a fashion edge.
Classic brown leather wallet-£70, Hackett at www.asos.com.. The classic wallet looks stylish and sleek, perfect for any age.
Mens, chestnut sheepskin slippers-£60, Ugg Australia at www.rubbersole.co.uk.. Sink your feet into these fab sheepskin slippers this Christmas, great for relaxing around the house.
Navy fine stripe silk tie-£75, Polo Ralph Lauren at www.my-wardrobe.com.. Smarten up any look with this classic navy/white stripe silk tie, would go well with a pale blue or white shirt and dark navy suit.
…only two days left to get your hands on a gorgeous range of limited edition Bourjois goodies worth over £50. All you have to do is sign-up to fashionbite for free (at the top right of this page), and you’ll be in with a chance of winning. Closing time is 9pm this Wed.
fashionbite xx
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