Top Ten: Clutch Bags

Check out our 10 favourite clutch bags of the season selected from some of the beautiful boutiques listed on FINDAFASHIONSHOP.CO.UK

Gwyneth's Classic Looks

Gwyneth Paltrow looks gorgeous as she models her key classic looks (+ one jumpsuit) in her latest Goop review about 'shopping from your own closet'.

My favourite outfit on Gwyneth is a white Isabel Marant crocheted dress and boots. The boots are fabulous and they give this cute dress a real edge. Love it!

It's Vintage Darling!

Gorgeous new (old!) stock has now arrived at It's Vintage Darling. We're especially loving this black ruffle handbag - sure to disappear fast at only £30. Ooh, and you can get 20% off using the discount code FAFS20 at checkout! X

Top L-R 1960s Black Ruffle Bag £30, 1960s Gold Box Bag £40, 1970s Love Heart Bag £38
Bottom L-R 1960s Lilly Dress £60 1960s Brigitte Dress £48, 1960s Bunty Dress £58

Cuckoo Fashion Show

Cuckoo, in Cambridge, are holding a fashion show on Thursday 23rd April at 7.30pm at Anstey Hall, in aid of Arthur Rank Hospice. Tickets are priced £15 and include a glass of wine and sweet treats. Call 01223 723115 for further information or tickets.

Paige & OPI

Paige Premium Denim have teamed up with nail varnish supremos, OPI to advertise their new Brights range for Summer 09. I've never been a huge fan of coloured denim, but I would definitely wear the chocolate in these and the blue would look great with a white T. Plus, you can't go wrong with Paige-they're such a great fit!

Paige Premium Denim Brights Range, available May 2009 from Chica Ho, Oxfordshire

Fashion TV

Hooray! Thanks to our friends at Glam, FINDAFASHIONSHOP.CO.UK now has Fashion TV!
Check out daily videos of the latest fashion shows, beauty tips and designer & model interviews ... Fab!

Now Showing: Tracy Reese Fall 2009.

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Style Evening at Bohemia, Edinburgh

If you're in Edinburgh on Thursday 9th April (6.30 - 8.30pm), why not check out Bohemia's Style Evening.

Karen Finlayson of Renideo Style Consultants is giving a presentation & demonstrating her style tips using models with clothing & accessories from the new Bohemia Spring/Summer collections.

The theme of the evening is 'the use of colour & pattern within outfits & how to choose the accessories that will work best for you.'

Tickets cost £10 & are redeemable against any purchases made on the night.

www.bohemiadesign.co.uk

In the Pink - Race for Life

A little break in the style reflections to mention Race for Life, the women-only 5k sponsored walk/run to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

It's sad to say that we all probably know at least one person who has been affected by Cancer. The 5k sees women of all ages donning their finest feathers and tutus (optional!) and coming together in a huge pink burst of positive energy to raise money and to remember those who are battling cancer or have sadly lost the fight.

Having run (just about!) last year with friends, I can safely say that it's a very unique experience with tons of goodwill, laughter and positivity. Go on, give it a go!

To run or walk the Race for Life in your area in May/June/July, please visit www.raceforlife.org or call 0871 641 2282.

Shop Like A VIP!

We recently came across a fantastic personal shopping service based in Ireland. Ruth, of R Personal Shopper, takes a sociable approach to the business of shopping for your lifestyle. She’ll introduce you to fabulous independent boutiques where she can access special discounts for you throughout the year - not just at sale times - making her personal shopping service affordable and cost-effective. Ruth's service is perfect for special occasion shopping, a treat or even a complete wardrobe makeover!

www.rpersonalshopper.com

Tamara Fogle Bags

Tamara Fogle - yep, Ben Fogle's sister - designs these beautiful bags and accessories from her picturesque studio at the end of her garden, near Portobello, London, with Lola her black Labrador by her side.

With a background in interior styling and the antiques trade, Tamara embarked on designing a range of accessories in early 2007, strongly influenced by the classic charm, simplicity, and functionality of her collection of Victorian and Edwardian coin purses.

The bags are made in a small London workshop under Tamara’s helping hand and watchful eye. Each design is always produced in small quantities making each piece a limited edition.

My own favourites include:

Left: The Antique Pomeranian Flour Sack range made from 100% linen sacks dating from 1830-1940s. Each bag is trimmed with Italian leather and lined with cotton ticking. This 'Weekender' is £620.
Middle: Tamara uses antique hand quilted fabric from India and Pakistan to create her beautiful 'Chennai' Clutches (middle image) £89.
Right: This gorgeous chocolate leather 'Arundel' bag is £399.

Tamara Fogle UK Stockists

Hoss Intropia S/S 09 Campaign

Hoss Intropia is a stunning Spanish label that brings you pretty dresses and gorgeous coats and jackets in luxe fabrics and beautiful colour combinations. Each season, Hoss introduces an up and coming actress/singer/artist to model the collection and for S/S 09, they've chosen the beautiful & talented British actress Tamsin Egerson.

Tamsin has been an actress since the age of 8, appearing in the films, 'Driving Lessons' and 'Keeping Mum'. The backstory for this shoot is her return to Barcelona, a city which made an impression on her as a child and which she now revisits, seeking a place previously captured in a photograph. I love the spirit of these images, they really capture Tamsin's personality and show the youthful lightness of the brand and the wearability of the clothes.

Images: www.hossintropia.com
Hoss Intropia UK stockists