Forever 21

Today I checked out the new Forever 21 store in The Bullring, Birmingham which is Forever 21's first UK store and is a huge bargain grotto spread over 3 floors, including a plus size section.
Below are a few items I found in store which I think are amazing but some advice, if you consider purchasing from them I would definitely visit the store first if possible because after exploring the website, I've realised the items are very well photographed and are definitely worth a proper look out so that your satisfied.
Other than that, the prices are excellent and most of it is up to date with todays look.




                     
                  Metallic Knit Maxi Skirt - £19.80
                             (soon to be mine!!)

                       
                    Chiffon Ruffle Skirt - £15.80
                       

                     
                             Plush Belted Coat - £36.80
                       (much better in real life!)

                     
                          Striped Contrast Dress - £25.80
                              (must be seen on!)

S/S '11 Primark

Primark have released some images and details of there S/S '11 collections and they have an amazing vintage feel, Ive chosen the Top 3:



                
         Belted Chiffon Shirt Dress - £15
           Available at the beginning of March 2011
Lace up wedges - £12 - Feb '11, Pocket satchel - £7 - Mar '11


                
            Belted Spotted Palazzo - £14
                 Available at the beginning of March 2011
Pocket woven tee - £8 - Jan '11, Bow trim hat - £3 - Feb '11,
              Nautical rope wedge - £14 - Feb '11


               
                2 in 1 Chiffon Midi - £15
             Available at the end of January 2011
                   Cork platform - £12 - Mar '11

NYE Party Dresses @ Next

Next is not usually a store associated with women under 25, maybe due to prices but they seem to have changed! - Next is now full of younger items with appealing price tags!
I have chosen 4 dresses, available now, ideal for the party season and that one night of the year we all wait for - New Years Eve, all of which are more than reasonably priced.


 
Miss N mesh insert jersey dress £45 sizes 6-18
 
Black Jaquard Dress £45 sizes 6-16
 
Black and Gold One Shoulder Dress £40 sizes 6-16 regular and petite
     
Purple One Shoulder Pleated Dress £38 sizes 6-16 regular and petite



www.next.co.uk

H&M S/S Preview

Check out the link below to the Look magazine website, where you can find a 3 minute video displaying a preview of whats to come at H&M for S/S 2011 to be released in January.

H&M have described their S/S collection as:

SILHOUETTE

Long and loose or short and sharp

COLOURS

Misty make-up tones, navy, white, beige, yellow and pink

PATTERNS AND PRINTS

Flowers, animal prints, graphic prints

MATERIALS

Stonewashed cotton and Tencel, suede, linen mix, fine jersey, chiffon and voile, organic and recycled materials

KEY ITEMS

Trousers in different shapes and styles, maxi dress, jersey top, blazer jacket

KEY ACCESSORIES

Natural leather bag, belt, sandals and clogs

I'd write your post Christmas wishlist now, start the New Year with a new wardrobe?


http://www.look.co.uk/fashion/video-preview-hm-springsummer-2011-collection

As you probably know, another amazing designer collaboration with H&M has arrived and we couldn't be more excited because its Lanvin!
The high fashion brand Lanvin was created by Jeanne Lanvin and probably best know for beautiful dresses that often resemble natural forms and created using an adventurous and luxurious colour palette.
The collection will undoubtably sell out with items such as:



                 £34.99

                 £99.99

                 £29.99

                 £149.99
    
                   £99.99

Items range in price from £7.99 - £199.99 but its definitely worth splashing out, maybe as a Christmas present to yourself or as your NYE outfit because this collaboration is not worth missing.
Check out your local H&M store to see if they are stocking Lanvin for H&M.

You can see all Lanvin for H&M items on the stocklist on the link: http://www.hm.com/pressdesign2010/content/pdf/pricelist/uk.pdf

All images are taken from hm.com and their online content.

S/S 2011 The White Shirt

    
Twenty8Twelve                                          DKNY

Moschino                                                  DKNY

No longer part of a uniform, the white shirt is now a neccessary piece of clothing!

They are a chic and bring power dressing back down to a more casual appearance. Flattering on all, blouses are usually teamed with trousers or jeans as seen at Moschino but are also great with skirts (DKNY) and my favourite look, with shorts (Twenty8Twelve).

Oversized and pussybow blouses also work well to create a vintage/indie feel when with peg leg trousers.

   Satin Pussybow Blouse, New Look

                         £22.99

A lovely pussybow blouse with a luxurious satin look. Team this with high-waisted flare jeans and a brown belt.

Sleeveless Silk Shirt, Topshop

                   £35

Favourite! A lovely sleeveless shirt which again has a silk look and the fact its sleeveless differentiates it from the usual white shirt. This is the ideal shirt to use to replicate the Twenty8Twelve look using Topshop's Premium Sand Suede Pleat Shorts, £66.

Cream Placket Bow Blouse, River Island

                             £34.99

http://www.riverisland.com/

http://www.topshop.com/

http://www.newlook.com/

S/S 2011 Pleats

          

Derek Lam                                                      Lanvin

Its forecasted that a key trend from the S/S 2011 shows is pleats. Pleats are usually associated with school skirts, or at least when I was younger but that is no more, pleating is a simple technique which can emphasise the fabrics and provide detail to an otherwise boring dress. A trend which will easily be adapted to the high street and one which I happen to love. My favourite pieces from Lanvin and Derek Lam are shown above and there are already similar items available. Topshop, ahead of the game as usual, are already selling pleated items and great ones at that!

                                       
                             Double Pleat Dress by Rare** at Topshop.
                                                     £39 Sizes 6-14
This dress is an excellent example of how pleats can work to create an interesting detail to an item. I love this, its colour is beautiful and it would look great kept simple and teamed with black tights and black heels and a edgey, bikerish clutch or bag.



                                
                             Topshop pleated calf length skirt (navy)
                                                   £38 Sizes 6-16
Again another great item especially as hem lines are lowered at the moment. Its available in navy and burgundy and I think you can really play with what you team it with. I'd wear this with moccasins, a belt and baggy blouse.

               http://www.topshop.com/

     Found any other amazing pleated items? Email me at bestonhighstreet@gmail.com