Stores of the Week
Shoes
No woman can ever have too many shoes. Fact. High heels, peeptoes, platforms, sandals, slingbacks, flats, brogues, slippers, wedges... Need we go on? Check out our top stores for shoes this season below.
Coats & Jackets
It’s time to wrap up warm so why not do it in style? Choose a gorgeous winter coat, smart jacket or faux fur gillet this season. Take a look at our favourite stores for winter coats below.
Dresses
A simple shift, a structured pencil dress, a maxi with wedges for a stylish take or a prom dress for hitting the town, the dress is every girl's best friend! Check out our top stores for dresses this season.
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A Wear
A Wear is a rising star in the online shopping world, with previous fashion designers for the label including John Rocha and Quinn and Donnlley. A Wear is a one-stop shop for all the latest trends, boutique brands and accessories at budget-friendly prices. We love their fun and fashionable pieces, and so do plenty of celebs! We've seen Frankie from The Saturdays in one of their tops and Danielle Jonas in their jeans. Their day dresses are comfortable and fashionable, and have worked their ways into our wardrobes on several occasions. They also get new stock in three times a week, which means we never get bored of what they have in. They've also got a section on the website for creating your own outfit, so you can see if all the bits in your shopping basket actually go together. Funnily enough, this only makes us shop more, rather than less...
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Accessorize
Accessorize is a haven of pretty bags, fashion-friendly jewellery, kitsch shoes and quirky little gifts, which are all ethically sourced collections. Created originally as a spin-off store in Covent Garden for all of Monsoon's accessories, Accessorize now has over 240 stores across the UK. The perfect place for picking up a present for a friend, or treating yourself to a new accessory. If you're looking for little party bag fillers or table gifts, there's plenty of cute things here - from mini board games to nail art and jewellery. Mischa Barton, Taylor Swift, Emma Watson, Fearne Cotton, Emily Blunt, Bar Refaeli and Gemma Ward have all been spotted either browsing the bright and beautiful delights of the Accessorize stores, or wearing one of their designs. Our thirst for accessories has clearly caught on, and there are now more than 240 Accessorize stores in the UK and 600 stores throughout the rest of the world.
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Agent Provocateur
Founded by Joseph Corré, son of Vivienne Westwood, Agent Provocateur is a lingerie store with fashion blood in its veins. Paris Hilton, Lily Allen and Carmen Electra are all big fans of the brand, and Kylie Minogue, Kate Moss and Maggie Gyllenhaal have all modelled for Agent Provocateur. It's a sexy range but glamourous too. Imagine if Ann Summers was more sultry than silly and you're on the right lines. Not just limited to underwear, Agent Provateur also offers dresses (with the kind of prices you'd expect from Vivienne Westwood), and a wide selection of products to turn your bedroom into a boudoir. These include luxurious cusions, sheets, duvets and throws. The brand now also has a range of beauty products, accessories (both for the bedroom and general life) and even has some decadent luggage! Perhaps now is the time to start dropping some hints to your other half, in time for your birthday?
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All Saints
All Saints have a trademark signature style that it’s safe to say, anyone in the fashion know could spot their styles a mile off. With a collection oozing with an authentic, vintage and premium edge, All Saints are one of our favourite retailers on the whole of OSOYOU and tick all the boxes when it comes to unique and individual styling. Their offering spans a wide array of simple basics to special occasion items and everyday casual wear. Think authentic biker and vintage inspired leather jackets, dresses and panelled tops, combined with a signature fitted silhouette, a range of low rise and skinny trousers, oversized hand knitted silk and cashmere blends on jumper dresses, crochet and Macramé cardigans and a variety of dresses that are perfect for occasion wear or for the beach. A treasure box of delights for every fashion forward female, All Saints is definitely worth a visit if you want to make a statement with your clothing choice.
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Anya Hindmarch
Elizabeth Hurley, Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, Madonna, Claudia Schiffer and Reese Witherspoon have all been seen out and about with an Anya Hindmarch purchase. Famous for her handbags, (and her famous “I'm Not A Plastic Bag” canvas tote) Anya Hindmarch also has a popular range of designer shoes, accessories and travel products. Anya Hindmarch says the ethos behind her brands is 'British, humorous and bespoke.' When she's not making bags for her own range, she's designing the bags for the Vanity Fair's Oscar party in 2006, 2007 and 2009, and has designed highly covetable First Class amenity kits on board of the planes of British Airways. We love her glittery clutches during the party season, and her pleated shoulder bags for the rest of the year. The brand also designs shoes, accessories and a special range of exotic bags and purses made from unusual fabrics. These bags are the kind that retain their value over time if treated well.
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Bertie
Edgy brand Bertie is a shoe and accessories retailer with a distinctly urban edge. Inspired by street fashion, the shoes and bags at Bertie are a step away from the mass-made shoes of the high street. A brand to watch if you prefer to stand out from the crowd. Celebrities who have been spotted wearing Bertie shoes include Kelly Ripa, Zoe Graham, Karen Gillian and Chloe Bridges. Bertie is part of the Dune group, which owns Bertie, Pied a Terre, Chelsea Cobbler and the online footwear website Shoestudio.com. We love that Bertie was started when a Milan airport cleaner grew curious about the shoe industry when he chatted to others working in it at the airport. Proof indeed that anyone with a passion for fashion and a good work ethic can start a fashion business. Bertie now has their own store in London, and the range is sold in Debenhams and John Lewis stores throughout the UK.
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Boden
Boden is a clothing range for all the family, available through mail order, telephone and online in the UK and the US. Featuring bright knits, cashmere cardigans, tailored suits and everything in-between, Boden is a great shopping destination for kitting out everyone in your family in one go. Oh, and can we talk about Mini Boden for a minute? Mini Boden is the range of clothing for kids at Boden, and it's really, REALLY cute. Jennifer Garner's daughters Seraphina and Violet seem to have an entire wardrobe full of Mini Boden clothing. Their website is surprisingly honest too. Here's the blurb from the About page "After five burglaries, one office dog, nine Christmas quizzes, twelve nights spent in the warehouse, one consignment of refugees arriving with a clothes delivery, four office moves, quite a few sense of humour failures, a few sackings (but thankfully not many), 2 venture capitalists, 6 awards, about twenty fantastically annoying customers (mostly related to me), a couple of crooks, 520 King Pizzas ("Continental" medium thin crust with extra anchovies for me), a great team spirit, one incredibly tolerant wife, bucket loads of sweat and even more laughs, we're still here!" Wowser.
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boohoo
Boohoo.com is an online-only fashion destination that offers catwalk-inspired clothing for women and 9-13 year old girls at budget-friendly prices. With a bundle of awards under their belt, like Best Newcomer from the Cosmo awards and the Reveal Click to Buy Award for Brilliant for Bargains, it's a great source for party dresses and all everything you need for fast fashion on a Friday night. They're quickly emerging as a competitior to other online stores like ASOS.com, MyWardrobe, Net-a-Porter and Missguided.co.uk, but are able to turnover a fast stream of the latest fashion and trends without charging high prices. Pick up a dress, maxi skirt, jeans or bag for just under £20! Celebs are big fans too, with X Factor stars Bad Lashes and Alesha Dixon, it shows that even celebs love a good bargain! Have a browse and sort yourself out with a new wardrobe for under £100 this year.
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Cath Kidston
Driving the trend for vintage prints and countryside-chic is Cath Kidston. Her eclectic shops are full of retro-inspired clothing, accessories, homeware and kids clothing. Cath Kidston has enjoyed cult status, and the products are often seen in the pages of fashion and interior magazines. If you like your style girly, you'll love Cath Kidston! It's got a decent celeb following too, including Dakota Fanning, The Saturdays, Kate Middleton and er...Jamie Oliver. We've spent a large amount of time drooling over their laptop bags, iPhone cases giant coffee cups, rain coats and umbrellas. And one day when we're a grown up, we want to live in a cottage with Cath Kidston bedding.
Cath Kidston was started back in 1993 when Cath saved up £15,000 and opened her first shop. Her re-working of traditional English country house style and her own designs led to cult status. Since then, she's collaborated with Milletts, Nokia and Roberts radio among others.
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Clarks
Not always seen in the past as the most fashion forward footwear brand, Clarks are synonymous with practical shoe selections. But 2011 saw Clarks head in a new direction bringing out several ranges that tick both boxes when it comes to style and sensibility. Their new ranges include, Clarks Casual, Clarks Originals, Mary & Clarks and K Shoes to name a few, and consist of fashion forward footwear finds following the latest trends. Their new range with fashion mogul Mary Queen of Shops better known as Mary Portas, proved to be an overriding success; a collection of designer shoes with a fashion edge built with Clarks’ quality and comfort. Mary said, "We honed each detail of the range to make it perfect for every aspect of a woman's lifestyle. We have great shapes - from edgy wedges to elegant courts - that serve up instant style”. If you’re looking to invest in some trustworthy footwear this season which will undoubtedly stand the test of time, with their new fashion edge and countless new ranges Clarks is the place to visit.
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Coast
Coast is famous for prom and party dresses, red carpet and wedding outfits. Whether you’re looking for dresses for your wedding or bridesmaids, something for the office party, summer ball or a friend’s wedding, with matching clutch bags, eye-catching hair accessories and glittery jewellery to compliment your outfit, Coast is the perfect one-stop shop for all your occasion wear needs. As worn by Troian Bellisario in Pretty Little Liars and Emma Watson in Harry Potter, Coast may be known for their formal wear but their shoes and beautifully made day dresses can be just as popular. Coast also run a competition where you can win £50 if you send in your 'Coast moment' of a time you wore a Coast dress and how it made you feel. Coast has 47 stand-alone stores and 160 concessions in the UK and Ireland and 123 international stores, and a website with most of the range available.
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Debenhams
At the heart of the high street is Debenhams, the department store packed full of designer brands like H! By Henry Holland, Butterfly by Matthew Williamson, J by Jasper Conran and Star by Julian MacDonald. With 153 stores across the UK and Ireland, Debenhams is a the place to go for all your clothing, beauty and home needs. While the nation loves Debenhams, it's got a sturdy celebrity following too. The cast of Harry Potter were often kitted out with designers from Debenhams. Alexa Chung has also been known to shop there (probably to support her friend Henry Holland who has a range for the department store) as has the model Emma B. Debenhams also has enough awards that a shelf doesn't really do them justice, ranging from Lorraine Kelly's best department store of the year to recognition from fashion powerhouse Drapers. The high street doesn't look quite the same without a Debenhams.
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Dorothy Perkins
Dorothy Perkins is part of the Arcadia group, which also includes Topshop, Topman and Evans among others. Dorothy Perkins is one of the biggest fashion stores in the UK, offering wearable takes on seasonal trends, and plenty of timeless classics. With Tall, Petite, and Maternity and the obvious standard ranges, Dorothy Perkins is able to cater to all fashion tastes – and offers it all at affordable prices. The brand has gathered a strong celebrity following, including Fearne Cotton, Amber Riley (from Glee), Tulisa Contostavlos and Little Mix among many, many others. It's fantastic for wardrobe staples like t-shirts in every colour, lightwear jumpers, jeans and cotton dresses, and now stocks a number of guest brands too. It might not quite match up to Topshop for a cult following, but most of us have at least five or six items in our wardrobe from them. And their shoes are fantastic.
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Dune
With celebrity fans like Tulisa Contostavlos, Fearne Cotton, Miranda Kerr, Jessica Wright and Taylor Swift, Dune is a high street shoe shop with a serious following. Dune take its inspiration fromteh catwalk, turning out gorgeous high heels, wedges and boots for all ages - the only common denimonator being great style. The first store opened back in 1993, and the brand has gone on to open 44 standalone stores and 163 concessions in the UK and Ireland. They've also opened another 13 stores worldwide. While they're more well known for their shoes, they also do a beautiful range of catwalk-inspired bags, designed to compliment their range of shoes. While slightly more expensive than some of the other high street stores, with prices around the £100 mark, you're getting accessories designed to the highest quality. Invest in a pair of Dune heels, and you're sure to get some admiring glances and compliments.
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Evans Clothing
Evans is a high street fashion brand that proves that fashion is for all shapes and sizes. The plus size fashion store stocks sizes 14-32, and now stocks clothing based on body shapes, making shopping for your shape even easier. Evans doesn't believe that being curvier means you can't try out the latest trends and styles from the catwalk. It hasn't actually stopped the slimmer celebs enjoying some of Evans products either, with Una Healy being spotted out and about in a pair of Evans worker boots. Which brings us on to Evan's fantastic range of footwear, which is designed with wider feet in mind. Beth Ditto, lead singer from The Gossip, has also launched a range of clothing for the brand - which was as eye-catching as you'd expect from the confident singer. Embrace your curves with Evans' clothing, lingerie, shoe and accessory ranges, all designed to flatter all figures.
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French Connection
Loved by celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, Hayden Pannettiere, Paris Hilton, Penelope Cruz, The Olsen twins, Miley Cyrus, Vanessa Hudgens, Kelly Ripa, Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Conrad, Claudia Schiffer, Live Tyler, Hilary Duff, Britney Spears and Kristen Bell., French Connection is known for well-cut day dresses, great tailoring and sparkly-yet-classy party dresses. French Connection prints are often highly sought after, thanks to their feminine and wearable qualities. The brand also has a sleek mens' section with particularly strong outerwear, and a super-cute section for kids. French Connection stocks accessories, dresses, jackets, coats, knitwear, shoes, tops, skirts, trousers and leggings for women, Accessories, coats, jackets, jeans, knitwear, shirts, shoes, trousers and t-shirts for men and clothing for babies, girls and boys. While French Connection follows the trend, it's mainly inspired by catwalk looks rather than just following them to the letter. The result is that French Connection often have best selling pieces!
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George at Asda
The launch of George at ASDA in 1990 meant shoppers could pick up a school shirt with their weekly food shop. Nowadays, George at ASDA has a range of budget fashion that hits all the trend and bank balance buttons. Now we can pick up a new party dress and a bottle of wine for a night out in one stop. We're not the only fans either. Wayne and Coleen Rooney are both fans of the brand, and have modelled for them in the past. Even our American cousins are a fan of the brand, with Audrina Patridge being photographed for a shoot in a George for ASDA animal print swimsuit. Other fans include Miley Cyrus, who created a range of clothing for the brand, and Kiera Knightly. We like George at ASDA for our basics, like comfy ballerina flats, basic underwear and work shirts, along with cosy knits and the occasional capsule piece. And here's the big secret - most of them last just as long as a high street piece.
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Harrods
Arguably London’s most famous department store, Harrods has been a landmark of Knightsbridge’s Brompton Road for well over a hundred years. Specialising in luxury goods, gifts and high-end fashion, the extravagant, beautifully decorated store it is a must-visit for any visitor to the capital. The Harrods website offers the same luxury retail experience to those who can’t get to the famous shop. With the same attention to detail and excellent availability, it is the ultimate destination for designer fashion, offering clothing, accessories, shoes, luggage and jewellery. Established brands like Lanvin, Chloe, Stella McCartney and Mulberry are complimented by cult favourites like Theory, Hudson, Milly and Paul & Joe and red carpet designers Marchesa and Herve Leger. Sitting comfortably alongside these designer fashion brands is the Harrods Own label, which provides shoppers with classic glamour and wearable daywear in its timeless collection of mix-and-match pieces curated by Marigay McKee, Harrods’ highly respected Fashion & Beauty director. With customer service that’s second-to-none, Harrods is the place to go for a luxury shopping experience, be it online or instore.
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House of Fraser
House of Fraser is the UK department store for new season designer clothes, homeware, electricals and beauty. If Debenhams is for the yummy mummy and her family, House of Fraser is for the city girl who loves her boardroom heels as much as her home comforts. Brands include Lulu Guinness, Lola Rose and Agent Provocateur among many, many others. For such a modern, trend-driven brand, it's somewhat surprising to hear that House Of Fraser has actually been around since 1849. They've got 62 stores throughout the UK and have annual sales in excess of £1.3bn. That's a lot of shoes, pillows, furniture, fashion and beauty! While they do sell throughout their stores and their regularly updated website, bargain fans might want to visit their eBay outlet, where some of their stock from last season is sold off at bargain prices. Overall, it's the ultimate department store to visit when payday arrives!
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Isabella Oliver
Favoured by (usually pregnant) celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Carla Bruni, Selma Blair, Ali Larter, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba and Natalie Portman, Isabella Oliver is the brand to go to for glamorous maternity clothing, with a body con edge. While they do have a standard clothing range too (Isabella Oliver 365) it's the figure-flattering, classic pieces in the maternity range that have caught the imagination of the celebrity elite, particularly for red carpet looks. Proof that you can be pregnant and stylish, Isabella Oliver clothing skims and slims the body - no frumpiness here! Prices aren't cheap, with dresses generally priced between £100-200, but the nature of the design mean you can wear them throughout pregnancy and beyond. When Isabella Oliver isn't dressing celebrity mum-to-be's, the brand is featured on the pages of magazines and the weekend supplements. Frankly, it's the kinda of maternity clothing that makes us looking forward to being pregnant!
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John Lewis
John Lewis is often considered to be the UK's favourite retailer, and is as famous for its high quality customer service and price matching, as it is for its wide variety of quality brands. John Lewis is part of the same group as Waitrose, and they share the same middle class market of shoppers. Visit John Lewis for kitchen gadgets, quality accessories, tech and home accessories, as well as a plethora of fashion brands including Mulberry, Dune, Ted Baker, Reiss and White Stuff. Oh, and have you seen their adverts? Of course you have, their adverts in 2011 went viral and had people up and down the UK shedding happy tears. While initially slow to keep up with other department stores like Debenhams and House Of Fraser, John Lewis seems to have turned their reputation around in 2011.Now, they appeal to the young professionals who want quality home goods, and the older generation who place a lot of importance on great customer service.
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Joy
With stores nation wide, young, fun and new retailer, JOY offers a stylish and unique collection of women’s clothing and accessories from a selection of handpicked individual brands you won’t find elsewhere on the high street. JOY also offers an eclectic mix of fun and quirky gifts all year round, including gifts for him, gifts for her and home and lifestyle, making it the perfect site to visit if in need of an last minute present. JOY have a limited availability on their items to ensure all their customers get their hands on unique and exclusive buys, so if you see something you like, get it before it’s gone. At JOY all your fashion purchasing needs are catered for in one place with a vast collection of dresses, tops, knitwear, coats & jackets, trousers & leggings, skirts, shorts, swimwear, jumpsuits and playsuits, accessories, bags & purses, jewellery and footwear all under one roof. Prices start from a very reasonable £5 making JOY the ideal destination to get your quick fashion fix for purse friendly prices.
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Karen Millen
Karen Millen is a high street designer clothing shop for women, with 100 branches across the UK and 200 internationally. Karen Millen has an extensive selection of clothing, accessories and footwear for women, and the inspiration is taken from the luxury end of the catwalk, at semi-affordable prices. It is particularly popular for its cocktail dresses and high-end workwear, and is an excellent place to look for an outfit to wear to a wedding, especially if you love your shoes girly and sky high. Even if you prefer to chill out at home, Karen Millen have a cute range of chunky knits, perfect for curling up in the lounge, and if you want something for a day at work they've got some great work dresses too. Celebs who share your love of the brand include Tulisa Contostavlos, Sophia Bush from One Tree Hill, Ashley Benson, Pippa Middleton, Chelsy Davy, The Saturdays, Melanie Sykes and Nicole Scherzinger.
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Kurt Geiger
Shoe fans drool over the Kurt Geiger website, thanks to their trend-inspired footwear. The platform, bow-embellished heels have been in demand for several years now, and their boots are a winter must-have. Look out for KG Kurt Geiger, Carvela Kurt Geiger, Miss KG, Radley, Nine West, French Connection and UGG Australia among others in store. Lindsay Lohan, Kate Hudson, Taylor Swift, Keira Knightly, Geri Halliwell, Emma Watson, Cheryl Cole, Nicole Roberts, Fearne Cotton, Olivia Palermo, Alex Curran, Alexa Chung, Kelis, The Saturdays and Emma Roberts are all fans of the brand. The Kurt Geiger vision is to be the world’s leading multi-channel retailer of luxury branded shoes and accessories. They sell more than 2 million pairs of shoes each year, and you can also now buy bags to small leather goods, belts to earrings, as of 2011. These are shoes with the glamour factor, and fans of Shoewawa.com will know how popular they can be.
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Lipsy London
Lipsy has often been the shopping venue of choice for women on the look out for the perfect party dress. Girly, flirty young and fun, the brand has attracted collaborations with Pixie Lott and Kurt Geiger. Affordable fashion and a fun attitude? No wonder it's loved by the popstar world. Want to know who have been spotted wearing Lipsy? Ok *deep breath* Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Lily Allen, Geri Halliwell, Katie Price, Demi Lovato, Kate Middleton, Alesha Dixon, half the cast of Skins, The Saturdays, Alexandra Burke and Stacey Soloman among many, many more. So, Lipsy seems to be a magnet for any young celeb looking for the perfect little dress for a night out. Considering who wears Lipsy clothing, it's probably shouldn't be a surprise that their target market is fun loving women who aspire to the celeb lifestyle. We've seen The Saturdays, we don't blame people for wanting to look more like them!
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LK Bennett
Thanks to Kate Middleton, L.K.Bennett has had the Royal stamp of approval, and the approval of thousands of others desperate to get their hands on *those* black patent wedges. Their classic and timeless styles are a worthwhile investment to last you throughout the seasons and years. The future Queen of England isn't the only fan of L.K. Bennett though. Other celebrity fans include Lara Stone, Gemma Ward and Ruth Langsford, along with other Royal friends like Princess Beatrice of York, Crown Princess York and Kate's little sister Pippa Middleton. L.K Bennett is a classic British brand, up there with Burberry for their high quality, classic looks. Before Kate Middleton, L.K. Bennett was famous for being the "Queen of the Kitten Heel" thanks to the comfortable styles sold in stores. While their shoes are often the most famous side of L.K. Bennet, they also produce clothing, bags and accessories. Overall, it's easy to see why the Royals love this simple but chic brand.
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LOVE
With many a celebrity fan, it’s no wonder new party dress label LOVE are going from strength to strength. Their list of celebrity followers include The Saturdays, Abbey Clancy, Jenny Frost, countless stars from The only way is Essex and Made in Chelsea and Alexandra Burke to name a few. If LOVE seem a little familiar, you might have seen them in one of their 45 concessions in Topshop stores nationwide. Their collection consists mainly of a wide array of dresses spanning perfect party wear to the every day, maxi to mini and plain to print. With one of their asymmetric hem line dresses proving to be an overriding success it’s now available in a wide array of fabrics and prints to cater for all feels and looks. Their team of in house designers take inspiration from the catwalk translating the latest trends and styles to your wardrobe at super affordable prices. LOVE also have a selection of bags and other accessories as well as offering a range of Barry M cosmetics. You can now also sign up to LOVE PREMIERE, for exclusive discounts, VIP competitions, sale events, celebrity pick previews and access to limited edition products.
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Mango
High street staple Mango is billed as 'fashion for the young, urban woman', and it does just that. Using seasonal prints, Mango products are sleek, fashionable and have a classic element that mean you can wear each piece time and time again. It's particularly popular with those who are taller, as the lengths run longer. Of all the high street stores, it seems to be one of the most effortlessly cool brands. Fans of the brand include Mollie King from The Saturdays, Tulisa Contostavlos, Ashley Greene, Olivia Palermo. It's huge across Europe too, and has stores in Tokyo, Beijing, Erlangen and Verona. After all, how often have you gone away on holiday to Spain...and come back with shopping bags from Mango? Mango the company is pretty kick-ass too. 80% of their staff is female, and the average age is 30. Impressive, no? Currently, the fashion powerhouse is Spain's second largest textile exporter.
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Marks&Spencer
Marks & Spencers is no ordinary supermarket. It's a retail store with a food range (and series of TV adverts) that have the nation drooling, a home and fashion department that represent quality and a clothing department for women, men and kids that have shoppers cooing. Add to that a star-studded selection of celebrity ambassadors, and you've got a very special supermarket. It may have once been the place where your mum shopped, but now we all slightly wish we could live on Marks & Spencers food, and buying gifts for men is a dream here (hello, Ryan Reynolds modelled for them!), with their accessories, chunky knits and fun gadgets. M&S even got cool points for asking the singers on 2011's X Factor to sing on their festive adverts. Other celeb fans include Pippa Middleton, the cast of Harry Potter, Cheryl Cole, Audrina Patridge, The Saturdays and Myleene Klass (who modelled for the brand along other celebs like Lisa Snowden and Twiggy).
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Matalan
Battling against Primark for the trophy of best budget retail store, Matalan has everything from clothing for the family to home ware. With 200 stores across the UK, mainly in out of town in retail parks, and several planned internationally, Matalan is a growing brand – and a fashion label that often features in the fashion blogging world. Matalan has a loyalty card which you have to sign up for before you shop there, but it does offer some great discounts and sale alerts. Matalan is the more calm, grown up version of Primark. Prices might be slightly higher, but you get a beautifully laid out store, great quality clothing and easy parking. Think of it as a more budget-friendly BHS. Abbey Clancy has been known to enjoy a Matalan splurge, and it appeals to the younger market too with X Factor winners Little Mix and 2010's runner up Cher wearing some of Matalans designs.
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Miss Selfridge
As part of the Arcadia group, and sister brand to Topshop, Miss Selfridge is unsurprisingly a big name in fashion on the high street. With a distinctly girly edge, and beautiful selection of shoes, Miss Selfridge is often one of the first stops for hardcore shopaholics. While Topshop is for the more hardcore fashion fans, Miss Selfridge is softer, and more thought has been put into how the items will work together and stay relevant throughout the season. Celeb fans of Miss Selfridge include Little Mix, Michelle Keegan, Una Healy from The Saturdays, Tulisa Contostavlos, Caroline Flack, Lydia Bright from The Only Way Is Essex and Frankie Sandford from The Saturdays. The vertically challenged will appreciate the petite range at Miss Selfridge, while designers lovers will like some of the extra collections that are based in Miss Selfridge, like the Designed by collection and the vintage inspired pieces. High street heaven.
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Missguided
Winner of Drapers’ 2011 Best New Etailer Award, Missguided are a British based fashion and accessories boutique who have fast established themselves in the online fashion arena. Set up only in 2009, Missguided are quickly becoming one of our favourites for fast fashion at fantastic prices. Along with everyday wardrobe essentials and accessories, Missguided claim to offer the latest catwalk and celebrity trend inspired pieces. The site is updated with new styles arriving daily which keeps their offering up to date and of the minute. As well as categorising their range by product type, including dresses, tops, trousers, knitwear, blazers, shorts and skirts, Missguided also narrow their range by celebrities, such as Cheryl Cole, Rihanna and Kate Middleton, as well as trends of the season allowing you to access a particular look quickly and easily. Their collection of footwear spans shoes, boots, wedges and flats. Their blog is well worth a look and features behind the scenes action, their latest new arrivals and photo shoots. Overall Missguided are a firm favourite of ours here at OSOYOU.
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Moda in Pelle
Footwear store Moda In Pelle is a favourite of the UK’s women offering a huge variety of shoe styles from high heels, platforms, peeptoes, court shoes and wedges to ankle boots, knee high boots, sandals, flats and lace-ups. The store also has a gorgeous selection of bags including satchels, top handle, shopper and clutch bags to match your shoes, and some special wedding shoes too. Tulisa Contostavlos, Brooklyn Decker, Chelsea Kane and Selena Gomez have all been spotted out in a pair of Moda in Pelle sandals and shoe boots. Expect to pay between £50 and £180 for their sandals, wedges, heels, platforms, kitten heels, boots, shoeboots, bags or accessories. They have stores across the UK in London, Manchester, Leeds and Brighton
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Monsoon
Monsoon is another high street favourite that targets the slightly older, more fashion-conscious market, with an ethnic feel. It's been going since 1973, and they now have 400 Monsoon and Accessorize stores across the UK, and 600 in total across the world. The brand stocks some very feminine designs, and also has a wide variety of occasion wear perfect for proms, bridesmaids and fancy balls. Additionally, Monsoon was where Accessorize began, before the brand got its own stores. Celeb fans of the brand include Emma Watson (often spotted out in a pair of Monsoon pumps), Tulisa Contostavlos, Little Mix, Taylor Swift and Cat Deeley. Monsoon maintains an ethical attitude too. They encourage energy saving methods and recycling throughout their business, support ethical design and handicrafts in their range, support and fairly pay their artists, and through the Monsoon Accessorize Trust, have been helping to improve the lives of disadvantaged women and children in Asia since 1994.
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Motel Rocks
Motel Rocks is a cult brand that takes its inspiration from punk, retro and a sense of fun, casting aside the blacks, browns and greys. Look out for nipped in waists, flirty skirts, bright colours and curve-enhancing dresses. They also stock accessories, swimwear and Models Own nail polish. Look out for party dresses, playsuits, tops, skirts, shorts, knitwear, jeans, trousers, coats, jackets, sleepwear, bas and Nail Rocks nail wraps. Celebrity fans of the brand include Taylor Swift, Lily Allen, Nicole Roberts, Megan Park, Marina Diamandis, Lucy Hale, Victoria Justice, the cast of Pretty Little Liars and the cast of Victorious. You can also become a VIP by signing up to their newsletter, in order to get some great deals and sale alerts. Motel Rocks calls themselves the 'wild child of British style', and we can really see why with their fun-loving pieces. No serious suits or dull grey dresses here.
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MyWardrobe
my-wardrobe.com stocks the hottest new luxury designer fashion, including everyone from Vivienne Westwood Anglomania, Anya Hindmarch, Helmut Lang and House of Harlow, to Hunter, Paul & Jo, Ray-Ban and Sam Edelman. Prices aren't cheap, but their fashion flash sales are worth watching out for, if you love designer bargains. For the men, you can pick up designer picks from Polo Ralph Lauren, Belstaff, Vivienne Westwood, D&G, Paul Smith Accessories and Barbour. Launched in 2006 by entrepreneur, founder and CEO Sarah Curran, my-wardrobe.com is not just a shopping site. It's a community with fashion and style tips, interviews and upcoming news. They even have a team who can help you choose the best item. Most items are delivered next day too, in gorgeous wrapping, so the whole process of buying designer clothing, accessories or jewellery feels like a luxury experience from start to finish. One of the best sites to go to for a designer purchase.
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New Look
New Look, another high street favourite, has a wide range of clothing for plus size, tall, maternity and kids. But it really comes into its own with its affordable but fashionable shoes. With many priced at under £25, fashion fans often flock to New Look to pick up a footwear bargain. A few years ago, New Look's reputation paled in comparison to those of Topshop and Miss Selfridge, but when their focus shifted to shoes, the brand as a whole turned their image around. Since then, Lily Allen and Kelly Brook have modelled and designed for them, along with Giles Deacon. They sell fast fashion at affordable prices, making it a real student favourite. Celebrity fans of the brand include the cast of The Only Way Is Essex (in fact, Lauren Goodger is designing a range for them designed for curvier ladies), Little Mix, Tulisa Contostavlos, Cher Lloyd, Caroline Flack and The Saturdays.
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Oasis
Oasis may be slightly more expensive than some of the Arcadia brands, but the fabrics and attention to detail paid to Oasis garments justifies this. Silk dresses, knitted wool jumpers, jeans that last and last and shoes that are comfy from the minute you put them on are all found in Oasis. Oasis has a big celebrity fan base too. Fearne Cotton, Tulisa Contostavlos, Katherine Jenkins, Kate Middleton, Melanie C, The Saturdays, Billie Piper and Chloe Sevigny have all been spotted out and about in Oasis pieces. Oasis says their range is an 'edit of the catwalk', and like us they're a bit of a dressaholic. The best thing is that if you live in Aberdeen, Belfast, Bromley, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Enfield, Lakeside, Liverpool, Glasgow, Manchester, stirling, Watford, Bluewater, Leeds, Edinburgh or London, you can order an item to be delivered in 90 minutes. 90 minutes! Perfect for those last minute "I have nothing to wear' panics.
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Office
Shoeaholics throughout the land will have at least one purchase from Office. The shoe shop stocks brands like Irregular Choice, UGG, Reebok, Nike, Havaianas, Hunter, Fred Perry, Fly London and Ted Baker, along with their hugely successful own brand of shoes. Office is also worth watching when their sale goes live, as a bargain can often be found (and you can search by size which is a huge time saver.) Celebrities who have been spotted strutting in a pair of Office shoes include Kiera Knightly, Fearne Cotton, Danielle Lloyd, The Saturdays, Pixie Lott, Tulisa Contostavlos, Amanda Holden, Little Mix and Whitney Port. Another section of Office, Poste Mistress and Poste (footwear boutiques for women and men), counts Paris Hilton, David and Victoria Beckham, Helena Christiansen among their celebrity fans. Their Facebook page is worth following too, as they often share little behind the scene picks and sneak peeks at upcoming shoes to join the range.
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Pied A Terre
Pied A Terre is a shoe brand that would rather spend their time creating classic shoes that fit women, than follow trends and fashion. That's not to say the shoes are dull, just timeless. The kind of shoes you'll wear time and time again! The Pied A Terre falls under the Bertie Shoes brand, along with Dune and online shoe store Shoestudio.com. They count Karen Gillan, Chloe Bridges, the future Queen of England Kate Middleton and Kelly Ripa among their celebrity following. Pied A Terre have their own London store on Kings Road, along with sections in House of Fraser and John Lewis department stores. We like their chic quilted ballerina pumps, their classic black court shoe heels (the shoe equivalent of a Little Black Dress). Expect to pay between £100 and £200 for a pair of hand crafted shoes. They also have a cute range of clutch bags for party time.
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Radley
Founded in 1998 by Lowell Harder, handbag brand Radley is instantly recognisable, thanks to the scottie dog scampering across the leather handbags, purses and other accessories. Radley creates great quality leather goods with a quirky edge – without overdoing the cuteness. In fact, the brand claims to represent Britain's eccentricity! Radley is often found in department stores, although there are a few stores across the UK. Celebrity fans of the brand include Vanessa Abrams and Jessica Szohr. While Radley has always sat quite steadily in the middle market, its recent bags have hinted towards a younger, more fashion conscious market. They're still fun (and more designers could learn from Radley's sense of fun and humour) but they've now added a spot of patent on some bags for a more modern look, and collaborated with V&A too for an art-inspired range. Radley is becoming a cult brand with a strong following - and we can see why.
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Rare
Rare is a boutique women's fashion brand, often featured as a concession in department stores and high street chains. Influenced by the catwalk, and celebrities, the brand aims to make hot fashion available to the masses. The Rare fashion website also features the Opulence and Paprika brands. Celebrities who have been spotted wearing Rare clothing include Selina Gomez, Frankie from The Saturdays, Mollie King from The Saturdays and Una Healy from The Saturdays. They do have a lot of body con-style dresses, but for those who don't feel quite as body confident, they have plenty of floral, flirt dresses and some cute playsuits and maxi dresses. They've also got some great accessories, with bags around £30-40, and jewellery under £10. Aside from their website, Rare can be found in Topshop, where it is Topshop’s highest selling ladies fashion concession. With that kind of success, it's clear that Rare have got the fashion formula just right.
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Reiss
Reiss is a womenswear and menswear brand for sexy, confident people. Reiss has over 90 stores across the world, and a headquarters in London's West End. The fashion direction of Reiss is design-led but still classic, with plenty of well-cut dresses and suits that will last the distance.Celebs love Reiss too. Stacy Ann Ferguson (Fergie), Claudia Schiffer, Maria Sharapova, Taylor Swift, Emma Watson, Danielle Lloyd, Selena Gomez, Alex Gerrard, Kelly Brook, Sofia Vergara, Nicola Roberts, Kate Middleton, Olivia Palermo, The Saturdays and Tulisa Contostavlos among many others. Well, if it's good enough for the future Queen of England, half the UK musical scene and style princess Olivia Palermo, it's good enough for us! The range includes knitwear, coats, jackets, dresses, tops, shoes and bags for the women, and suits, shoes, coats, jackets, shirts, knitwear and trousers for the men. There's also a packed editorial section to help you see a little more behind the scenes.
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Schuh
Schuh is home to some of the hottest shoe brands in the UK, including Fred Perry, Vans Converse, Red or Dead, Irregular Choice and Iron Fist. Their own Schuh branded shoes are also hugely popular, imitating the best catwalk trends in a wearable manner. Fans of Schuh include Amy Childs, Jessica Wright, Little Mix, Selena Gomez, Fearne Cotton, Mollie King and Emma Watson in Harry Potter. We love their glittery wedges, platform heels in a rainbow of colours and enough flip-flops to suit even the most fussy of summer shoe fans. Schuh is always quick to pick up on up and coming brands too, which means they're one to watch for new trends and styles. Sporty types will appreciate the range of trainers too, which are stylish as well as sporty. In 2011, Schuh turned 30 and celebrated with more stores, refits and glamourous new looks. During this time, they've stayed true to their original philosophy: "To provide individual high fashion footwear, sold in a unique and exciting retail environment"
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Selfridges
With only four stores nationwide, high end department chain Selfridges & Co has always had an exclusive edge. The launch of their website allowed this aesthetic to be delivered to all, offering the same luxury experience to those who couldn’t get to the actual stores. Renowned for their creative window displays, Selfridges & Co lead the way when it comes to innovative and imaginative visual demonstrations of fashion both in store and online, making it a real hive of inspiration for all. With stunning visuals and their What’s On section cataloguing all the latest musings from Selfridges, including interviews with designers, new collection launches and photo galleries, there’s more than one reason to visit the Selfridges & Co website. With the largest brand directory of anyone we’ve seen so far before on OSOYOU, names span from the super high end designers such as Chanel, Givenchy, Christian Dior and Yves Saint Laurent to more household affordable labels like Warehouse, Oasis and Ted Baker. With luxury in fashion, beauty and accessories at your fingertips if you’re looking to treat yourself, or someone else, Selfridges & Co is the place to visit.
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Swarovski
Chances are, if you see something sparkly on the catwalk, a piece of jewellery or accessories on the high street, Swarovski have had a hand in it. Swarovski is the world-renowned crystal brand, who sell everything from crystal glass sculptures, jewellery and home décor along with stunning chandeliers. Swarovski often features on the heels of designer shoes, sewn into dresses and decorating handbags. Angelina Jolie is a fan, along with Emma Watson, Jessica Alba, Blake Lively, Carrie Underwood, Olivia Wild, Selina Gomez, Lucy Liu, Penelope Cruz, Leighton Meester, Emmy Rossum.....well, the list just goes on and on. The brand is all about glamour, shimmer and sparkle, and is loved by people of all ages. Did you know you can also get Swarovski sunglasses, perfumes, picture frames and home accessories like vases and stemwear? They even do stationery! If you're looking to add some sparkle to your look, Swarovski should definitely be on your shopping schedule.
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Sweaty Betty
SweatyBetty is a fashion brand for active women who prefer yoga, pilates and swimming to a day at the shops. The workout range is simple, but feminine and comfortable. So it's out with the baggy t-shirts and shorts, and in with leggings and active jumpsuits. Celebrity fans include Elle Macpherson, Davina McCall and Nigella Lawson. The great thing about SweatyBetty is that they don't try to trade off style for sport. They understand that when you hit the gym or studio, you still want to look good (especially if your gym has mirrors EVERYWHERE.) They also don't fall into the trap of a lot of other designers. They create outfits for women, instead of adapting outfits for men or creating something teeny tiny that gives very little support. The biggest reason we love SweatyBetty though? They say on their website "we still believe in healthy living, having fun and Cornish clotted cream." That's a team after our own hearts.
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Ted Baker
With fans like Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashain, Little Mix, Pippa Middleton, half the cast of One Tree Hill and ANTM's Nigel Barker, Ted Baker is a brand that appeals to both men and women. And frankly, if it's good enough for the sister of our future Queen (and arguably derriere of the year), it's good enough for us! Ted Baker products are classic with a modern twist, making it perfect for smart casual work wear and nights out. Think preppy, classic American, and you're onto the right track. Ted Baker shoes in particularly are worth checking out, and their dresses are wearable with enough detail to make them stand out. Gentlemen tend to go for Ted Baker suits, known for their sharp cuts and quality fabrics. In fact, they launched as a shirt specialist in Glasgow. Not seen their advertising? Well, that's because they prefer to promote themselves with word-of-mouth and unusual approaches like giving away football cards, Paxo stuffing at Christmas and a can of chocolate bunny hotpot for Easter. Unusual, but it's clearly worked for them!
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Tesco Clothing
Of all the supermarket clothing brands, Tesco leads the pack when it comes to fast fashion. The fashion designers behind Tesco, also known as Tesco F&F are quick to pick up on the latest trends and replicate them quickly and accurately . The great thing about a supermarket brand of clothing, is that you can run to your local Tesco after work, grab some food and wine then head to the Tesco F&F section to pick up a new party dress, some heels and even make up. Ta da! You're all ready for a dinner party in a few hours. Perfect for any busy domestic goddess! Many a celebrity have been spotted wearing Tesco F&F, including Billie Piper. Tesco have also maximised on their popularity by creating a range of more upmarket clothing, in their Limited Edition range. Prices are still affordable though, with most dresses sitting below the £25 mark. Tesco clothing is also home to some brand names like Pretty Polly, Rise and Ringspun.
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Topshop
With celebrities such as Rihanna, Beyonce and Kate Middleton as customers; Topshop is known for their on-trend fast fashion. On everyone’s favourite high street store lists, Topshop offers seasonal women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and beauty to the fashion savvy at affordable prices. Look out for trends, designer collaborations and celebrity ranges. Topshop in Oxford Street is so well-known for being fashion forward that model agencies often send their scouts there to find some fashionable beauties. Alongside their standard ranges, tall ranges, petite ranges and all the other brands on the website and in the larger stores, they also have the Boutqiue, Unique, Designers and Emerge sections, designed to highlight up and coming fashion talent. Celeb fans include *deep breath* Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba, Hayden Pannettiere, Kate Moss, Beyonce Knowles, Kate Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Kate Bosworth, Mila Kunis, The Olsen twins, Mischa Barton, Sophia Bush, Rachel Bilson, Molly Sims, Liv Tyler, Keira Knightley, Britney Spears, Hilary Duff...well, let's just say it's quite popular.
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Triumph
Possibly one of the best renowned underwear brands of all time, Triumph is known world wide for its ultimate selection of luscious lingerie and sensational shape wear. Carefully designed for any style and any shape, if you’re in an underwear dilemma Triumph is the place to visit. With a generous selection of their underwear collection now available on their new online shop, it’s never been easier to shop for that perfect under garment from the comfort of your own home. Ranging from 30A for 50D and UK sizes 8-22, Triumph really do cater for any shape and size and always introducing new exciting and innovative ranges, such as their new For Your Curves and D+ big cup collection. Triumph also continue to lead the way in fashion forward shape wear with the latest from their Shape Sensation collection, as well as offering a diverse selection of bras including wired, padded, balcony and plunge, briefs such as maxi, mini, shorts and hipsters as well as swimwear, nightwear, sports bras, maternity and bridal.
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Ugg
The original ultra cosy and comfortable flat boot, UGG Australia is undoubtedly the most established brand in luxury sheepskin footwear. Where better than the official UGG Australia website to shop their latest collections in styles spanning both footwear and accessories? From their well known boots including fashion, knit and classic signature styles, to ultra comfortable slippers, cold weather accessories and handbags, there are unlimited ways to get that UGG style into your wardrobe. With everything made of fine Australian sheepskin, UGG’s products are worth the investment for both quality and style. The ultimate weekend wear, snuggle into a pair of UGG boots to chill out at the weekend or why not invest in some mid-heeled ankle boots to transform your everyday footwear into ultra comfort?
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Uniqlo
UNIQLO is a fashion brand for people who love their clothes casual. All the pieces are super-simple, making them perfect for capsule wardrobe separates at affordable prices. The brand currently has 13 stores across the UK, with a larger store in Oxford Street. UNIQLO can count Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, Jared Leto, Agyness Deyn, Robert Pattinson, Bonnie Wright and Dianna Agron and Cory Monteith from Glee. How's that for a list of who's who in the world of cool? For a brand that only started in 2003, that's an impressive following of celebs. They're a UK chain of stores, with the flagship store based in London and 13 more stores across the UK. UNIQLO is part of the Fast Retailing Company, along with brands like Princess Tam Tam, Theory and Helmut Lang. As a bonus point, UNIQLO also puts great importance on its responsibility to society. They produce a magazine called The Power of Clothing, which outlines how we can make positive changes.
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Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters is an American retailer with a seriously funky vibe for its men, women and homeware ranges. The stores and website are packed full of vintage-inspired, cheeky and kitschy products – think novelty kitchen gadgets, retro jewellery and distressed t-shirts. They've got fashion brands for men and women, and the previously mentioned home and gift section. The brand loves retro gadgets, and previously sold Polaroid ONE600 instant cameras and Type 779 instant film after the company went defunct. The Urban Outfitters brand is a particular hit with the hipster market. We particularly love the home section for cute stuff people coo over, and and the fashion section for pieces that have people squeeling "OMG where did you get that from!" Fans of the brand include the cast of One Tree Hill, Demi Lovato, Diane Kruger, Miley Cyrus, Kristen Wiig, Justin Bieber and the cast of 90210. A great destination for gift buying.
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Very
Very.co.uk is celeb-tastic, with collaborations with best mates Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby, and many celebs being seen out and about in their creations. With Holly's curves and glamour, and Fearne's rock chick chic, Very.co.uk have grown in popularity and have expanded their client base too. Very.co.uk is packed full of brands too like Calvin Klein, Adidas, D&G, Karen Mllen and Lipsy, alongside their own label 'Love Label' and a luxury version of this called the Luxe Collection. Very.co.uk is a one-stop-shop for all areas of life - clothing, sports, home, entertainment, gifts, beauty and toys amongst others. The layout of Very.co.uk might seem familiar, and that's because it's part of the Shop Direct group that include Littlewoods.com and ISME, which have similar layouts. Very.co.uk has been mainly UK-based, but they've now launched Very.com so they can reach the international market too. We Very much like shopping on the Very.co.uk website.
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Wallis
Wallis is another fashion high street store from the Arcadia group, along with Topshop, BHS, Burton, Dorothy Perkins, Evans, Miss Selfridge, Outfit and Topman, and has over 330 stores across the UK and Europe. Wallis is for women rather than girls, and the timeless designs and attention to detail reflect this. Their main aim is to create fashion that makes the wearer feel good – which is why they pay special attention to the quality and cut of the cloth. Wallis has everything from dresses, tops and blouses, knitwear, coats, jackets, trousers, jeans, denim, jumpsuits, skirts, beachwear, leggings, jeggings, nightwear, clothing for the petite, shoes, accessories and exclusive pieces that can only be purchased on Wallis.co.uk. Caroline Trentini has been spotted in their pieces, and they're often spotted on This Morning and Lorraine Kelly. Their range is available for sizes 8 to 20, and the petite range is for women 5´3" and under.
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Warehouse
High street store Warehouse is a member of the Aurora group, and brings up to the minute dresses, tops and accessories to women who love and follow fashion. Warehouse claims to “translate trends into wearable fashion for our customers”, meaning you can follow the latest trends without paying over the odds. Celebrity fans include Tulisa Contostavlos, Little Mix, Caroline Flack, Kate Middleton, Emily Blunt, Melanie C, Geri Halliwell, The Saturdays and Davina McCall. While Warehouse has some gorgeous dresses, in particular maxi dresses, they also have some great classic but edgy pieces that can be put together for a capsule wardrobe. They've taken on many famous design classics to help the brand, including Yasmin Le Bon, Mandy Smith, Liberty Ross, Bianca Balti, Caroline Baker, Lucinda Chambers, Kate Phelan, Corrine Day and Jessica Miller, Charlotte Stockdale, Norman Parkinson, Steve Hiett, Peter Lindberg. They now have over 300 stores across the UK.
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