Who’s picked up this week’s copy of Reveal magazine?
Our PR Co-ordinator Sophie Hunt talks you through how to wear block colour and florals with our New Gen collection. As well as achieving the perfect office outfit with preppy stripes and essential accessories.
Happy reading girls! x
We’ve had enough of cold weather and layering up so we’re feeling really excited for the launch of Spring/Summer 12 fashion.
Riviera Chic is the latest collection to land in store and online. With bold stripes, bright blocks of colour and inspiration from Coco Chanel this look is perfect to refresh your wardrobe ready for next season.
The navy slub stripe jumper is ideal for wearing with your skinny jeans and wedge boots, or go casual and team with leggings and pumps for a spring afternoon.
Brighten up your outfit with a burst of colour with this gorgeous pink toucan scarf - combining two of this season’s trends, bold print and hot colour.
These taupe tube skinny trousers are ultra flattering and can be easily dressed up or down. Wear with heels and an off the shoulder top for a night out, or pumps and a chunky cardigan for a day look.
The cute tan/blush panel bowler bag is fabulous arm candy to take you through to spring.
The blue jumper is the perfect cosy cover up - the flamingo print and sequin embellishment give it a stylish edge.
What styles are you excited about for SS12? x
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!
Christmas Outfits
We are bringing you the most stylish of outfits for the festive period - all now in the sale!
Christmas Eve Drinks
This purple pleated 70s dress is great for Christmas eve drinks and nibbles with your loved ones. The bright colour gives it some sparkle without looking too overdone, match it with opaques and patent block heels and you’re good to go.
Christmas Morning
Spend the morning opening pressies and keep toasty in this white check boyfriend shirt - so cosy!
Christmas Evening
The perfect festive shade! Wear this gorgeous red cowl neck belted dress on the big day to enjoy Christmas lunch. The cute gold belt helps to really flatter your silhouette.
Boxing Day Cosy
Go for your Boxing Day walk and keep snug this winter in dark wash straight jeans, navy sequin elbow patch jumper and an oatmeal colourblock beanie hat. Oh so comfy!
New Years Eve
This black one shoulder satin dress has a real disco feel to it - perfect to go dancing with the girls and celebrate the start of 2012!
Happy Christmas!
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
Sunday night saw Little Mix make history as they were the first ever girl band to be crowned winners. With the X Factor over for another year (sob!) we’re having a look back at the top fashion winners over the competition.
The Little Mix girls hit a style high with the androgynous trend, mixing it up with PU and sequins.
Sophie Habibis looked gorgeous wearing this Antonio Berardi galaxy dress which accentuated her curves perfectly.
We loved it when Amelia toned down her look and went pretty in this 50’s prom dress by Rag and Bow. Hazel Holtham who runs the company said "It was a perfect choice, the customisation of the skirt gave it individuality that a popstar needs." We couldn’t agree more!
Misha B was once again fashion forward with this black dress with sheer sleeves - looking stylish and sexy.
Competition was also on with judges Kelly Rowland and Tulisa - it was a close call but Kelly just had the edge. Our favourite look was the stunning chiffon dress teamed with purple heels. You can steal her style with this gold hanky hem chiffon dress.
What was your favourite look this series? x
We’re still loving the X Factor fashion as much as the acts themselves. Saturday night saw our favourite girls Little Mix steal the show not only with their performance but with their new style.
We’ve been championing the androgynous look for a while and we loved seeing the ladies change it up and move away from their usual street style, by mixing mannish with monochrome.
Jesy was spotted wearing a Dorothy Perkins cream PU trim shirt which was styled up with glitter leggings, a black blazer and uber cool bow tie. We love this shirt as it's so on trend and a real staple piece for this season - it's available now at Dorothyperkins.com
We can’t wait to see how they look next week! x
Smouldering eyes la Halle Berry
1. Coat lids with a gold cream eyeshadow for gloss and eyeshadow staying power.
2. Layer a medium brown eyeshadow over the top. Then, use a brush loaded with dark brown eyeshadow and sweep it sideways into socket creases so that it forms an arch around eyelid, and then wing it out.
3. Take a clean brush and blend the tones together.
4. Finish eyes by sketching your waterline with a chocolate brown eyeliner, and then trace top and below bottom lash lines, and smudge for softness.
5. Crimp lashes and coat with mascara.
6. Apply your base next so it looks fresh and clean.
7. Use an angled blusher brush to effortlessly contour cheeks using a peach blusher.
8. Complete the look with a nude lipstick.
SJP does sugar coated candy shades
1. Brush on a semi sheer foundation, taking care to cover any redness in your complexion and dark undereyes - which might need topping up with concealer.
2. Using a lavender eyeshadow, sweep it across your eye sockets and just above.
3. Trace bottom waterlines with a cream coloured kohl to brighten eyes.
4. Curl lashes, and then wiggle on a coat of brown mascara.
5. Swirl a bronzer mixed with a coral blusher onto cheek apples, then tap a highlighter cream just above cheekbones to dazzle.
6. Finish the look with a slick of sugar pink frosted lip gloss.
Lea Michele pulls off Hollywood glamour
1. Apply a semi matte foundation over skin.
2. Lightly dust lids with a sparkly yellow-gold eyeshadow and dab it onto the inner corners of your eyes too.
3. Trace your top lashes neatly with a black liquid liner, then curl lashes and coat them with lengthening mascara.
4. Make brows bolder by sketching them in with a brow pencil.
5. Smile, and swirl on a bubblegum pink blusher onto cheek apples.
6. Complete the look by outlining lips with a red lip liner, and then colour them in. Layer a classic post-box red lipstick over the top with a brush for precision.
7. Use a very fine brush dipped into a cream concealer and trace the outline of your lips to clean up edges and make your pout pop.
Remember ladies it's your last chance to get 20% off all products this Winter Style Weekender! Just enter DPWINTER20 at the checkout, get shopping online now at Dorothy Perkins x
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We are loving the fact that the party season has finally arrived - especially now we can update our wardrobe with lots of sparkly dresses and pretty accessories.
We’ve launched the latest party look on dorothyperkins.com - Dance Hall Diva which includes a range of hot colours, sheer fabrics and printed cover ups.
You can really go glamorous with the black slinky jumpsuit or beautiful
magenta one shouldered dress, absolutely perfect for those Christmas parties. If you’re looking for something a little more dressed down but still with that party sparkle then check out the champagne sequin jacket or the black ponte/PU treggings.
It's Flash Thursday which means 20% off everything, online exclusively and for one day only!
What are you going to treat yourself to? x
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