Archive for January, 2012

The winners (and losers) are…

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
And the winners (and losers) are…
Itʼs awards season as you know and theyʼre coming thick and fast with last nightʼs SAGs being the latest (I know it sounds like something youʼd fix with implants or botox but it stands for Screen Actors Guild Awards). It was held in LA, and billed as the ceremony for the actors by the actors. Very nice!
So you know us – whereʼs thereʼs an awards ceremony, thereʼs an Internaçionale blogger ready to run the rule over the stylish and the not so!
We saw Meryl Streep looking gorgeous in Vivienne Westwood. Brad and Angelina looked fab (Angelina went for a slinky, sexy design from Jenny Packham). Stacy Keebler in Marchesa, and Tilda Swinton in a one-off design by Lanvin both looked gorge!
Emma Stone is our favourite though, looking fabulous in Alexander McQueen. We especially loved the way she funked it up with a gold knuckle-duster also by McQueen.
Some of the outfits we weren’t so sure about include Shailene Woodley in L’Wren Scott and Emilia Clarke in Chanel Couture, but that’s just us, by all means tell us what you think on Facebook.

Itʼs awards season as you know and theyʼre coming thick and fast with last weekendʼs SAGs being the latest (I know it sounds like something youʼd fix with implants or botox but it stands for Screen Actors Guild Awards). It was held in LA, and billed as the ceremony for the actors by the actors. Very nice!

So you know us – whereʼs thereʼs an awards ceremony, thereʼs an Internaçionale blogger ready to run the rule over the stylish and the not so!

We saw Meryl Streep looking gorgeous in Vivienne Westwood. Brad and Angelina looked fab (Angelina went for a slinky, sexy design from Jenny Packham). Stacy Keebler in Marchesa, and Tilda Swinton in a one-off design by Lanvin both looked gorge!

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Emma Stone is our favourite though, looking fabulous in Alexander McQueen. We especially loved the way she funked it up with a gold knuckle-duster also by McQueen.

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Some of the outfits we weren’t so sure about include Shailene Woodley in L’Wren Scott and Emilia Clarke in Chanel Couture, but that’s just us, by all means tell us what you think on Facebook.

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Hat’s the way to do it

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

We know that summer’s miles away, and I’m guessing that we’re not all huge horse racing fans anyway, but we read a news piece in Grazia this week that sparked an idea for a blog post.
Apparently Ascot, the world famous horse race meeting that is a staple of the British Summertime is banning the wearing of fascinators! The fascinator seemed to be hitting it’s peak of popularity following the Royal Wedding last April, with Kate Middleton boosting awareness of these feathery pieces that perch on the side of people’s heads, but Ascot sy no!
They’re tightening up the dress code across much of Ascot this year so it’s hats only (well, not hats only, but you know what I mean)! So with that in mind we wanted to look at some of today’s most stylish hat wearers…
As always, we’d love to hear from you on our Facebook page so if we’ve missed someone out, make sure you tell us xx

We know that summer’s miles away, and I’m guessing that we’re not all huge horse racing fans anyway, but we read a news piece in Grazia this week that sparked an idea for a blog post.

Screen Shot 2012-01-28 at 18.12.32Apparently Ascot, the world famous horse race meeting that is a staple of the British Summertime is banning the wearing of fascinators! The fascinator seemed to be hitting it’s peak of popularity following the Royal Wedding last April, with Kate Middleton boosting awareness of these feathery pieces that perch on the side of people’s heads. But Ascot say no!

They’re tightening up the dress code across much of Ascot this year so it’s hats only (well, not hats only, but you know what I mean)! So with that in mind we wanted to look at some of today’s most stylish hat wearers…

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As always, we’d love to hear from you on our Facebook page so if we’ve missed someone out, make sure you tell us. And feel free to post pics of you or your favourite people in hats too :) xx

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Hollywood’s Magnificent 7

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

With yesterday’s Oscar nominations still hot off the press, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to look at some of the world’s most iconic women and how they’ve influenced our fashion tastes over the years…

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Grace Kelly won a best actress Oscar in 1954 for The Country Girl, and has since been a Hollywood icon who’s name we associate with elegance and beauty.

Or perhaps the impish Audrey Hepburn is more your style – and who could blame you?! Timeless,

simple, classic – no one did it like Audery. Still one of the most revered fashion icons to this day, designers like Posh Spice often look to her for inspiration. Surely every girl has a little Audrey Hepburn inside her. Do you?

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Forever gorgeous, the original sex kitten with the bee stung lips, Bridgette Bardot was a model, actress and singer. Although she was far bigger in her native France than Hollywood, she still registers as a legend who operated by a very simple motto: if you’ve got it, flaunt it.

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The word siren was invented for Sophia Loren. She brought to Hollywood a vivaciousness and flair that only a true stylish Italian femme fatale could. Bold, demanding, luscious and curvy, the woman had it all!

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One of the greatest film stars of all time, Elizabeth Taylor was probably best known for two things; her role as Cleopatra in the 1963 film and her eight marriages to seven different men. With style likes hers, who can blame the men for forming a queue?!

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Moving a little more up to date… Meryl Streep has recently starred in the Iron Lady, so will that make us want to dress like Margaret Thatcher? We all love a strong women so we can expect a deluge of features on ‘how to get the Thatcher look’. Hmm, let’s hope not!

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And last but by no means least, we love the graceful and poised Gwyneth Paltrow, a New Yorker who has emerged as an admired style icon and portrait of the cool, modern woman who has it all. Her style is very understated but classic. We may be a little jealous, and Gywneth can seem a little too proud of herself at times – but then again wouldn’t you be with a successful career, beautiful family and rock star husband?!

Screen Shot 2012-01-25 at 19.51.07 What do you think? Who would have made your magnificent 7? Tell us over on Facebook and we’ll try to help you recreate the look. xx

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Fashion fitness

Monday, January 23rd, 2012
If you’re the sort of girl who (like me!) gets out of breath by simply walking up the stairs, then you’ve probably emerged from the Christmas feeding season feeling a little guilty but on the whole, full of good intentions and brimming with positivity. You’re probably promising yourself that this year will be different. This year WE WILL DO IT – we WILL join the gym to get fit (and not just to use that wasted membership as a guilt trip). This time it’s for keeps!!!
Well, as soon as we get ourselves kitted out in new ‘work out’ clothes that is (it may just be the gym but eekkkk! you never know who you’ll bump into)!
Look good, feel good they say, so here are some get fit fashion tips that might make those hard yards a little more fun…
Colour blocking looks great on comfy casuals. Neons and metallics are always good, and the hoodie is an absolute must (perfect for hiding away pre and post gym session). Gym bag? Any oversized shopper style bag will look cool, and teamed with your oversized shades you’ll have that ‘celeb emerging from a workout’ look down to a tee!! Oh and don’t forget your wottle (yes wottle)!! It’s your re useable water bottle and even Marc Jacobs has a designer range in them so going to the gym must be truly cool!
So girls, what are we waiting for? Let’s hit… the shops :) xx

If you’re the sort of girl who (like me!) gets out of breath by simply walking up the stairs, then you’ve probably emerged from the Christmas feeding season feeling a little guilty but on the whole, full of good intentions and brimming with positivity. You’re probably promising yourself that this year will be different. This year WE WILL DO IT – we WILL join the gym to get fit (and not just to use that wasted membership as a guilt trip). This time it’s for keeps!!!

Well, as soon as we get ourselves kitted out in new ‘work out’ clothes that is (it may just be the gym but eekkkk! you never know who you’ll bump into)!

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Look good, feel good they say, so here are some get fit fashion tips that might make those hard yards a little more fun…

Colour blocking looks great on comfy casuals. Neons and metallics are always good, and the hoodie is an absolute must (perfect for hiding away pre and post gym session). Gym bag? Any oversized shopper style bag will look cool, and teamed with your oversized shades you’ll have that ‘celeb emerging from a workout’ look down to a tee!! Oh and don’t forget your wottle (yes wottle)!! It’s your re useable water bottle and even Marc Jacobs has a designer range in them so going to the gym must be truly cool!

So girls, what are we waiting for? Let’s hit… the shops :) xx

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Put a Spring in your step (and your wardrobe)

Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Spring’s coming soon (we hope) so here are a few tips to help you polish up your wardrobe, starting with rainbow bright skinnies from purple to pastels.
Wear yours with a simple oversized tee and pumps for a fresh, funky look. Or try a stripy top for a more nautical feel.
You won’t go far wrong with bold, clashing prints this Spring – a great way to update your look, and anything animal print or tribal is all good. Glam that up with heeled ankle boots and chunky accessories.
If I hat to hang my proverbial hat on 5 staples for Spring that won’t cost the earth but will suitably update your wardrobe, I’d say this…
• Mac
• Pumps
• Jeggings
• Oversized bag
• Scarf
• Sunnies
• Skinny belt
• Tees
OK, ok I know it’s a few more than five but I got carried away – it’s a girls’ prerogative!! Happy Shopping!!
xx

Spring’s coming soon (we hope) so here are a few tips to help you polish up your wardrobe, starting with rainbow bright skinnies from purple to pastels.

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Wear yours with a simple oversized tee and pumps for a fresh, funky look. Or try a stripy top for a more nautical feel.

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You won’t go far wrong with bold, clashing prints this Spring – a great way to update your look, and anything animal print or tribal is all good. Glam that up with heeled ankle boots and chunky accessories.

If I had to hang my proverbial hat on 5 staples for Spring that won’t cost the earth but will suitably update your wardrobe, I’d say this…

• Mac

• Pumps

• Jeggings

• Oversized bag

• Scarf

• Sunnies

• Skinny belt

• Tees

OK, ok I know it’s a few more than five but I got carried away – it’s a girls’ prerogative!! Happy Shopping!!

xx

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Who won the style awards at this year’s Golden Globes?

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
The 2012 Golden Globes saw many beautiful women in
beautiful gowns. There were lots in bold colours, and we
loved Angelina Jolie’s flash of crimson red against satiny
white with red clutch and red lippy.
Kate Beckinsdale looked stunning and very natural in a
Roberto Cavalli fleshy tone with hair pulled back, and
Claire Danes sported the classic monochrome look with a
low cut back.
Tilda Swinton wore a light blue gown with jacket, and
looked like she’d just stepped off the runway – a very
‘now’ look!
Michelle Williams and Charlize Theron also looked ‘on
trend’, sporting headbands. But for us the best dressed of
all would have to be Emma Stone in Lanvin…
Outfits we weren’t so sure about would be Evan Rachael Wood in a Gucci
sequined dress with real feathers at the bottom in a weird kind of mermaid,
peacock fashion. And lastly Madonna, her dress looking a little too busy for
our liking and we’re not sure about the ‘like a virgin’ single glove? Come on
Madge, it’s not 1985 any more!!
But enough from us, what do you
think? Did you see ‘The Globes’? And
who was your award winning style icon
for the night?
Tell us over on our
Facebook Page or
Tweet us
@internacionale.
xx

The 2012 Golden Globes saw many beautiful women in beautiful gowns. There were lots in bold colours, and we loved Angelina Jolie’s flash of crimson red against satiny white with red clutch and red lippy. Kate Beckinsdale looked stunning and very natural in a Roberto Cavalli fleshy tone with hair pulled back, and Claire Danes sported the classic monochrome look with a low cut back. Tilda Swinton wore a light blue gown with jacket, and looked like she’d just stepped off the runway – a very ‘now’ look!

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Michelle Williams and Charlize Theron also looked ‘on trend’, sporting headbands. But for us the best dressed of all would have to be Emma Stone in Lanvin… Outfits we weren’t so sure about would be Evan Rachael Wood in a Gucci sequined dress with real feathers at the bottom in a weird kind of mermaid, peacock fashion. And lastly Madonna, her dress looking a little too busy for our liking and we’re not sure about the ‘like a virgin’ single glove? Come on Madge, it’s not 1985 any more!! But enough from us, what do you think? Did you see ‘The Globes’? And who was your award winning style icon for the night?

Tell us over on our Facebook Page or

Tweet us @internacionale.

xx

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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Jeans

Stand out from the crowd with our Leopard Print Skinny Jeans! They’re a bargain for only £19.99!

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Monday, January 9th, 2012

SophieJeans

Our Sophie department Skinny Jeans are amazing value at only £14.99! Our best selling colours are Laguna Blue and Red! Get yours today x

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Friday, January 6th, 2012

Bangles

Accessorise your weekend outfit with our gorgeous Scarf Bangle Set! They are available in 4 different colours and at only £3.99 you can afford to treat yourself to more than one set! x


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Thursday, January 5th, 2012

Boot

Shoe boots are the MUST HAVE footwear of the season! Wear them to a night out or dress them down with a pair of skinny jeans! Get yours today for only £24.99! x

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