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OLIVIA RUBIN - THE OFFICIAL PRESS LAUNCH

It’s official - the Olivia Rubin collection for Dorothy Perkins is on its way!

Members of the press including Hannah Hughes from Look magazine, Sairey Stemp from Cosmopolitan and Daisy Payne from Marie Claire gathered at The Dorchester Spa for the official press launch of Olivia Rubin’s first DP collection.

Olivia’s high summer collection received a rapturous response and we can't wait to reveal the full range to you when it launches in April.

Here’s what some of the press said -

"I love the collection, it has a ‘girly feel’ and makes me dream of summer holidays"

"The shape of the designs will flatter any woman’s figure"

FEEL FABULOUS THIS 2012

We're giving you a couple of our top tips to look and feel gorgeous this New Year.

Brush it Beautiful
Get rid of that dry winter skin with a body brush and some fruity body scrub. It’ll leave your skin sparkling and super smooth.

The Perfect Pout
Be brave and brighten up your lips with a hot fuchsia colour. Looking for something for night then pick up a dark rose shade to perfect your pout.

Keep it Fit
The easiest way to keep fit is to do it with your friends. Head to an aerobics class with a group of girls, have a giggle and before you know it you’ve done an hours exercise.

Pretty In Pink
Pastel and candy colours are set to be a hot look for 2012. Get a splash of spring in your wardrobe with a cute flamingo print jumper.

Stay Fresh
Water. Water. Water. Drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day and not only will you feel better but your skin will thank you for it.

Happy 2012! x

A first look at 2012 fashion

So we may only be 4 days into 2012, but we can't hold back any longer... we just have to give you a sneaky peek at our new collections hitting down this Spring/Summer!

Our first look is New Gen, which has only just launched instore and online. It's a riot of blooms, bursting with fresh colours such as jade and seagreen.

 

Metallics are going take centre stage, but with a Spring update! Think soft pastel colours, but with added sparkle. The must have skinny jean get sparkly too!

You're in for a sweet treat with our candy shades, seen again through denim, cute floral tops and sun dresses. We can't wait for the warmer weather!!

And we know how much you love your accessories, so just had to post this pic of our safari-themed shoes and bags! The gold embellishment is just the finishing touch to freshen up your wardrobe!

WINTER WONDERLAND AT DP HQ!

DP headquarters was yesterday transformed into a Winter wonderland with our annual decorating competition.

Different departments in DP took the Christmas movie theme oh so seriously with preparations starting early last week all to try and win one of the awards on offer.

We loved looking at all the creativity while enjoying mince pies and champagne - getting proper into the festive spirit.

For taking the competition so seriously and making most effort the E-commerce department was awarded for their Happy Feet decorations.

We loved The Elf theme created by the girls in the Design department.

The scrooge award went to the dresses department for their Grinch theme.

And for being so traditional, we really liked the Casual Woven department who went with the classic Snowman movie.

Happy Christmas to you all! x

OUTFITS TO WHAM IN!

Club Tropicana hit London town last night at The Arcadia Christmas party in Fabric. And we snapped some of the best outfits from downright tropical to super glamorous.

Going girly was Tamara, Production Assistant, who looked pretty in pink and styled her outfit with red lippy, wedges and a cross necklace. Tamara added
a retro 70’s feel with a rose bud hair band.

Top marks for making a real effort goes to Sara, Designer, who recreated the George Michael look from Wham’s ‘Wake me up before you go-go’. With her white jeans, ‘Choose Life’ tshirt and 80’s quiff she perfected the theme.

 

Stephanie, Digital Marketing Manager, mixed it up with shades of black and gold in her shorts, backless body, patterned tights and wedge boots. The tropical touch was added with the fruit in her hair!

And Anna, Web Manager, added some festive sparkle with her on trend glitter top matched with skinnes and heels - classic style. Have a look at our black/silver sparkle top and grey super skinny jeans to recreate this look.

Zoe and Kayleigh, both Merchandisers, looked totally tropical with a mix of colourful pieces from mini dresses and shoes to feathers and flower garlands.

What are you wearing to your Christmas party? x

The Christmas Party – hit a beauty high!

Our office Christmas party is tomorrow night and we can’t wait!

Just reapplying your mascara doesn't cut it anymore so we thought we’d share some beauty tips to make sure you look gorgeous at your own parties.

Nice Nails
Say goodbye to neat nails and say hello to fake nails, stiletto nails and slant nails. This year it’s all about making the most of your nails with bright colours, different shapes and longer lengths so be experimentive! If you’re feeling really daring then copy Misha B when she performed on X Factor with one long tiger print talon...

Golden Glow
It’s time to embrace your inner Joey Essex and go fake with the tan. Everyone knows it’s December and no one’s been near a beach in months but get hold of some St Tropez to give you that sunkissed look  - perfect if you’re showing off your legs in a party dress.

Sparkle
It’s all about sequins, sparkles and glitter this year. This is a trend you can really go wild with in your eyes, nails or outfit. We love wearing the OPI glitter polish in Mad as a Hatter on our fingers - gorgeously glittery. Or go for a mix of green and gold eye shadows to really make your eyes pop.

Red Hot Lips
The classic red hot lip is still very much on trend. Make the most of your pout a’la Kim Kardashian and use a creamy pillar box red colour. The shade looks perfectly festive matched with a glittery eye.

All About Eyes
It’s definitely the time to apply those false lashes and there’s a real mix to choose from. We love the Eylure range, if you’re looking for something a little more subtle then pick up a simple lengthening pair or if you want to go glamorous then choose from ones adorned with feathers and glitter!

Happy partying girls and make sure you check back soon for our top fashion hits at the Arcadia party x

Countdown to Christmas with daily treats!

We’re so excited the countdown to Christmas has officially started - we can’t wait for all the parties, seeing family and friends and tucking into our Christmas lunch!

Especially for you we’ve launched the DP Advent Calendar so you don’t have to wait until the big day to unwrap a gift.

Each day this December we’ll be giving you offers, competitions and exclusive prizes behind every door.

So far we've given away a spa day for two to lucky winner Carol Garner Slater, £10 off coats, free delivery, five Avon hampers and more!

 All you need to do is Like our Facebook page to view the calendar, and check back every day to reveal your festive gifts!

Happy Christmas! x

Dreams can come true...

Earlier this year we ran a competition to find the hottest new talent in print design. Enter fashion student Charis Younger who wowed the judges with her striking designs.

Combining eagle print with 1920's art deco, Charis created a gorgeous range which hundreds of you voted for. Well the wait is over, her limited collection is now available online.

Check out a few of our favourite fellow bloggers Alexandra Vanthournout and Anastasia and Duck that have been raving about Charis Younger's new fashion venture.

Our favourite piece is the cream geo print shrug which goes perfectly with leather trousers. We can’t wait to see Charis’s future designs! x

Tulisa rocks Dorothy Perkins dress!

 

X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos was spotted at G-A-Y on Saturday night in this gorgeous Dorothy Perkins dress.

Teamed with a pair of skyscraper leopard print heels Tulisa was looking stunning as she turned up to support axed X Factor contestants The Risk and Johnny Robinson.

You only have a couple of days to wait to get your hands on this dress, it’s available at the end of this week on dorothyperkins.com!

Complete the look with a pair of Timeless leopard court platform shoes.

Our Pink Friday Winner

A massive thank you to all those who entered Breast Cancer Care’s Pink Friday competition, we loved all the fabulous pictures!

We’re excited to announce the lucky winner is Stephanie Mse Young with an amazing 132 votes.

Stephanie wins an incredible prize of a night in a top London hotel, tickets to see Footloose, dinner and cocktails, a style appointment with Dorothy Perkins and £250 to spend in store!

For more information, to donate or get yourself a free fundraising pack please visit http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/