BRIGHTEN UP… YOUR NAILS!

This summer is packed with exciting new trends… and there are literally loads to choose from. But that’s fine, because that way everyone’s happy and can choose the style they like best.

The fact that there are so many trends out there means that nail varnish has gone multicoloured! You could literally go crazy trying to decide which colour to choose. There’s such a fabulous range of colours to choose from that it makes you feel like buying and trying them all. The choice of colours is also really wide, and for once, deep red is no longer top of the list.

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NATURAL & NATIVE

The company is ever more aware of the problems that our planet suffers from nowadays. For years ecology has been a minority movement; but now we have recycling, textures that remind us of nature, organic food, low fuel consumption or electric cars… We want to evolve towards a better world and this is starting to be seen in art, photography, film, design, literature and, obviously, fashion.

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THE LUSCIOUS 1950S

Retro is one of the hottest trends around. It all started a few years ago, when customising second-hand clothes became popular, turning old styles into vintage cool. Some people say that our obsession with yesteryear is the result of the current difficult times, with sectors such as the fashion industry looking back to the golden ages of the past.

And if we add one of today’s cult TV series, then we could almost be swept back to the fifties on a wave of enthusiasm. Both the stories and looks of those mad men of Madison Avenue have managed to capture our hearts. It was the early days of capitalism, consumer spending and advertising as we know them today. And women were starting to take over jobs that were once exclusive to men.

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THE NAVY LOOK

Cute striped T-shirts, high-waist shorts, gold buttons, crochet trims…we love everything nautical! And what’s more, you look and feel fab dressed in the navy look for (what a coincidence!) a weekend break in a picturesque fishing village!

We wouldn’t be far off if we said that Norman Collins (known as Sailor Jerry) is one of the maximum exponents of this look. Also known as the father of the old-school tattoo, this old ‘sea wolf’ (because that’s what he looks like, and one of the original ones at that) started off by tattooing his workmates with anchors, swallows, sailing ships and show girls…check out the photos below – don’t they ring a bell?

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SUMMER STYLING (II)

Remember the looks we came up with last week? Well, here are two more. Which is your favourite?

MICROFLOWERS, ONE OF THIS SUMMER’S HOTTEST TRENDS
Brighten up your summer looks with this season’s hottest trend: tiny coloured flowers teamed up with your plain basics.

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SUMMER STYLING (I)

This season is marked by a number of new trends. Here we show you the ones which you cannot let pass you by. Which is your favourite? Which do you think will dominate the season?

JUMPSUITS ARE IN
They’re ideal for any occasion; for a trip to the beach teamed up with rubber sandals or for a night out with a pair of strappy Romans. They’re sophisticated and versatile. It’s all down to your choice of accessories.

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SPECIAL TREATS FOR LOVERS OF THE ROMANTIC LOOK

A breakaway from the traditional women’secret style. One of those special treats that accessory designers come up with from time to time. A really romantic jewellery box lined with a floral fabric that reminds us of those our grandmothers used to have.
And of course, we think it’s absolutely gorgeous! We love the idea that flowers are back in fashion – they’re so spring-like!

And we’ve spotted another fabulous item in the same collection; another curiosity for those that love the kind of things that not everyone appreciates: A pack of stockings that brush the thighs with these season’s hot polka dot motifs.
And the cutest thing of all is that they come with a garter belt complete with a pocket for hiding the odd secret that is bound to surprise your partner.

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BEAT THE COLD IN STYLE

In Madrid, where our central offices are located, the weather is simply dreadful. And just like in the rest of Spain and Europe, it’s been that way for some days now. But here, we’re not used to such low temperatures, so much snow and so much rain, at least for so many days on the trot. So this morning we’ve decided to tell you how to keep out the cold this winter but without giving up on fashion! And we’ve found some really cute items.

How about a woollen cover for your headphones? They’re simply fabulous and can be ordered in a range of colours with or without ear flaps. They’re by Late To The Revolution.
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LONG LIVE ROMANTIC LIBERTY!

We’re offering you a sneak preview of the spring season trends. It got off to a great start last spring but this year it’s most definitely the must-have vintage trend for spring. Our trip back in time to the 1970s has brought about a new lease of life for liberty prints: the most authentic version of true hippy style.

We’ll be seeing a thousand and one variations on the floral print theme. And we’ll be seeing them on all types of garments too. For the time being, we’re offering you a taste of what’s to come with these three sets that have revamped the liberty print theme on a range of colour backgrounds. A romantic country style that’s the perfect choice for when the fine weather arrives.

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FASHION AND LACE

The news is out: the 80s are back in style. Quiffs, shoulder pads, gloss, neon tones, skinny leg trousers and of course, underwear that can be seen from the outside. But most interestingly of all, if you take a look around you, this trend is not only popular with those of us that are reliving those fabulous years for a second time, but also with girls who weren’t born in the 80s (those original 80s, we mean).

The other day, one of our regular bloggers raised the question about the difference between trends and fashion. She came to the conclusion that trends are only for the most daring, whilst fashion is what we all wear when the trend has spread. So it’s official: the 80s are very definitely back in fashion.

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