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In Pursuit of the Perfect Winter Boots

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ShopStyle.com unearths the definitive trends for you, revealing the must-have items for the month

finding the perfect boots

Each month ShopStyle, the web’s premier fashion search engine, will reveal a trend that has featured high up, or has made a surprise jump on the search term list. Sian O’Flaherty SHOPSTYLE’s resident Online Shopping Specialist will also offer a lesson in fashion terminology with a glossary of monthly ‘it’ words to help you hone in on that trend.

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It may come as no surprise that over-the-knee, chelsea, knee-high, cut-out and thigh high boots fall in the top search terms this month. Whether it’s burgundy studded leather or moss-green suede, the casual boot is the most coveted footwear staple for autumn/winter 2013.

Sian says “When hunting online for your must-have winter boots try not to panic buy a pair that won’t last the season, yes sorry, that means no Rita Ora style patent thigh-highs please. With so much variety on the market there is something to suit everyone; tall or short, slim or curvy. But before you get booted up, make sure you consider the style, fabric and hue to ensure you choose a style that will help complement your figure.

“Traditionally, knee-high or over-the-knee styles look great on taller women. When wearing either of these styles, try to keep the rest of your outfit simple so your boots make a statement. Shorter women should opt for an ankle or mid-calf length boot to keep their proportions in check.”

Glossary:

In order to track down the right winter boots for you, Sian O’Flaherty has developed a list of terms that will make your fashion shopping experience a whole lot simpler.

“Fashion vernacular is something of a minefield for most of us. Unless your name is Anna Wintour how can you be expected to know what a ‘chunky palladium boot’ is supposed to look like? When we analyse search terms we can see that entering a variety of terms can give fashion hunters the best results. Here are some words of wisdom that will help you think on your feet and hone in on the trend of the month.”

Cuban heel boots have an androgynous style and historically feature in men’s boots. It’s a classic that will take you from one season to next, and looks great with skirts or skinny jeans.

Thigh-high styles are fairly obvious; a flat style can look classy with a wool miniskirt or tartan kilt. I would recommend investing financially if you’re thinking of buying this style, there’s a lot of fabric involved, and so make sure it doesn’t look poor quality.

Riding boots are usually knee high, classic brown or black equestrian style. If you’re channelling a Made In Chelsea style country weekend escape or a trip to the polo, these are the boots for you.

Chelsea boots are a classic, and possibly the most versatile of all the winter boots. They originated in the Victorian era and were used predominantly for horse riding, characterised by its elasticated siding. Investment piece alert!

Cut-out is a style ‘it phrase’ that’s been thrown around frequently of late, but this boot style is exactly that, cut out leather showing your tights or socks underneath. These are best worn with a party dress on a night out.

Biker boots are not as scary as you might think, they are usually flat and have decorative feature like buckles. If your search isn’t locating exactly what you want, try biker, they are not exclusive to hells angels, yummy mummies also look fab in these.

Palladium is equally on-trend in fashion slang this season; a throwback from the 90’s, they come with a chunky rubber sole and usually a chunky heel; we’re seeing lots in velvet this season. Give this a go and hopefully you’ll find ‘the one’.

What will you buy?

ShopStyle Christmas Giveaway

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With party season officially here, ShopStyle is on the hunt for someone who can create sparkle and shine with the ultimate festive party outfit.

Enter the ShopStyle Christmas Giveaway and you’ll be in with a chance of winning £1,000 worth of retail vouchers of your choice. The winner will also be invited to make an exclusive Editor’s Pick collection on ShopStyle based on your party style!

All you need to do is browse ShopStyle in order to produce a visual representation of your best Christmas party outfit, using products from the site. Whether you go for prim and proper or fun and flirty, we’re looking for a show stopper of an outfit. Your visual representation must be published within a blog post on your own blog. All of the outfits entered will be judged by POPSUGAR’s Fashion Editor, Gemma Cartwright, and the winner will be announced on the StyleNotes blog.

To enter simply email shopstyle@shopstyle.com with your name, email address, full postal address, phone number and a link back to your entry blog post. Entries must be received by midnight on 16th December 2013. Read further information about the competition here.

Don’t forget to share your Christmas party outfit on Twitter and ShopStyle’s Pinterest Board with the hashtag #ShopStyleParty.

In Pursuit of the Perfect Winter Coat

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coat, shopping, winter coat. Finding the perfect winter coat is a time consuming and stressful business. So Frost has gotten ShopStyle to unearth the definitive trends for you, revealing the must-have items for the month

Each month ShopStyle, the web’s premier fashion search engine, will reveal a trend that has featured high up, or has made a surprise jump on the search term list. Gemma Cartwright POPSUGAR Fashion and Beauty Editor, will also offer a lesson in fashion terminology with a glossary of monthly ‘it’ words to help you hone in on that trend.

It may come as no surprise that the 90’s inspired parka, fur collar pea coat or pink wool coat fall in the top search terms this month. Whether it’s magenta mohair or pastel winter wool, the pink coat is the most coveted item for autumn/winter 2013.

Gemma says “When hunting online for your pink coat try not to see everything through rose-tinted glasses and ensure you consider the style, fabric and hue to ensure you don’t end up looking like a giant marshmallow. With so much variety on the market there is something to suit everyone, so if you’re not a girly girl, try a masculine tailored silhouette in a blush pink shade.”

In order to track down the right pink coat for you, Gemma Cartwright has developed a list of terms that will make your fashion shopping experience a whole lot simpler.

“Fashion vernacular is something of a minefield for most of us. Unless your name is Anna Wintour how can you be expected to know what an ‘ovoid mohair boyfriend coat’ is supposed to look like? When we analyse search terms we can see that entering a variety of terms can give fashion hunters the best results. Here are some words that will help you think pink and hone in on the trend of the month.”

Boyfriend coats have an androgynous fit that will glide over your waist and hips, and can be designed in any length. This classic style will take you from one season to next, and can look great with both work wear and skinny jeans and a blouse for a more casual feel.

Oversized styles are fairly obvious, enlarged and masculine; an ideal style to wear over chunky knitwear and extra layers. Try adding a belt for a waist-cinching effect.

Maxi coats are longer length, gender neutral and scantly fitted usually.


Wrap coats are universally flattering on all body types and sizes – think Diane von Furstenburg’s iconic wrap dress. They are unlikely to have buttons, just a wrap around with a belt perhaps.

Cocoon is a style ‘it word’ that’s been thrown around frequently of late, but the cocoon shape coat does exactly that; it envelops you in a cosy, comfortable clinch.

Ovoid meaning egg-shaped, is a new term to the fashion industry this year. Essentially ovoid encompasses all of the above, so if your search isn’t locating exactly what you want, try ovoid.

Coatigan is equally on-trend in fashion slang this season; part wrap, part boyfriend and part oversized. Give this a go and hopefully you’ll find ‘the one’.

Are you inspired? What do you think you will buy?

Top Tips For Trans-Seasonal Style

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Top Tips For Trans-Seasonal StyleSian O’Flaherty, UK Online Content Manager, ShopStyle – The fashion search engine

“Autumn is well on its way as the days get a little shorter and the sky greyer, but it’s arguably the most inspiring time of the year for fashion. The classic leather jacket and ankle boot sees a welcome return to the front of the wardrobes and this season there’s a lot of fun to be had experimenting with pastel, camouflage and more 90s trends.”

1. The leather biker jacket. If you haven’t got one of these already, you’ve been missing a trick, and a leather jacket is a MUST this season. Invest in beautiful quality leather and it’ll last you into the next decade. I personally love American brand Theyskens Theory for investment pieces. If black bores you, pick up one in gorgeous cobalt blue or in coloured suede for a fresh take. All Saints also have a great variety this season from shearling to bomber styles.

2. 90’s tartan classic the kilt has been revived in mini form this season and it looks great with ankle boots, sheer tights or bare legs, and a classic leather jacket. Asos do a show stopping piece in either neon pink or black.

3. Pastels are usually associated with Spring, but this season they’re taking over from the usual Autumnal aubergines and greens. This season why not choose a chunky knit in pastel blue instead of black? Erdem have a stunning silk blended cardigan and from Antonia Marras there’s a sweet light blue cashmere version.

4. Camouflage is big for this season. Christopher Kane started this trend by giving it a grown-up spin on luxe fabrics, and Whistles are doing some superb high street versions of this look. A camo sweatshirt is a great trans-seasonal piece too – try APC for style and top notch quality.

5. Kimono Drape Coats look so elegant and exude a vintage New York vibe. Whatever your budget from John Lewis to Ted Baker they’re cosy and perfect for layering in style.

Bonkers for Babies: ShopStyle Expert Picks the Best of the Net for Baby Showers

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royalbabyshower, duchess of cambridge, kate middleton, baby shower, alison jackson, picture, Everyone has gone bonkers for babies thanks to the impending royal birth and with a national baby boom occurring, according to the Office of National Statistics, expect a few more Baby Shower invitations in your inbox.

 

To lessen the stress of present-buying, Caroline Green from ShopStyle, the UK’s largest style search engine, has been tracking the best and least expected online retailers for imminent arrivals and new mums. Here are her Best of the Net:

 

1)      Great Little Trading Company

Their beautifully curated collection of toys, accessories, furniture and bedding is always on trend. We love their selection of garden games!

2)      Mamas & Papas

Their selection of nursery interiors is gorgeous! Check out the moses baskets – practical and pretty.

3)      AlexandAlexa

They have an incredible array of kids’ designer labels. From Ralph Lauren to Catimini to Belle and Boo, there is something for everyone. Look out for the Mini Melissa Watermelon sandals – they’re so cute!

4)      Mothercare

Shopping for a first-time parent? Mothercare offers a great selection of baby gifts – from tiny newborn hats and socks to crib mobiles and bottle warmers, it’s where new parents go to stock up on the basics.

5)      Harrods

Where else will you get a cashmere teddy bear?

 

From high end to unique and quirky gifts, everyone is catered for, so there is no need to go gaga!

 

ShopStyle reveals a surprising winner in the party fashion stakes – the humble onesie for men

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Maybe it’s the arctic weather, but this season it seems we’re snuggling up on the sofa in an oversized onesie rather than out partying. Of the fashion terms searched for by men and women in the last month, the UK’s no 1 fashion shopping site ShopStyle.co.uk has revealed that the humble ‘onesie for men’ was the most searched for term, coming in above traditional party clothes ‘sequin dresses’ and ‘faux fur coats’.

 

But the good news is it seems we haven’t dumped the glamour for comfort completely. Of the fashion terms searched for by men and women, ‘sequin dress’ came third, with the enduring fashion classic, the maxi dress fifth, and over-the-knee boots in tenth. Lace proved to continue to be a popular trend, with lace dresses in at numbers eight and nine.

 

Joanna Wells, editorial director for ShopStyle commented: “Like it or not, this has been the year of the onesie with everyone from Rihanna to Rylan from the X Factor sporting the casual and cosy look. At this time of year we’d usually expect to see a sparkly party dress as the number one most searched-for item; but it seems the more elegant Kate Middleton look is still popular with lace dresses coming in the top ten.”

 

Top 10 most searched-for fashion terms during November and December 2012:

 

  1. Onesie for men

 
  1. Onesies for women
  1. Sequin dress
  1. Parka
  1. Maxi dress
  1. Faux fur coats
  1. Lace dress
  1. Black lace dress
  1. Red dress
  1. Over the knee boots

 

Shop Savvy This Summer.

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If you are lucky enough to be going on holiday, or are just confident that the British summer will hold then Frost fav Shopstyle will let you be the first to know about savings of up to 70%.

Head straight for ShopStyle.co.uk which this week launches its summer sales alerts which help you to bag bargains of up to 70% or more on your holiday wardrobe. Just pick your favourite brands, retailers and items and ShopStyle will send you an email as soon as they go on sale. So you’ll be the first to know when that belted playsuit or a maxi dress hits half price.

And if you don’t fancy signing up for alerts simply click on the Sale channel on ShopStyle where you’ll see everything on sale across over 2000 brands, as well as highlights of what’s new today and new this week. So there’s no excuse not to get that bikini you’ve been longing for at a price you can afford.

ShopStyle’s Sarah Bush says: “Sale Alerts are an important tool for any savvy fashion shopper at this time of year. They will tell you ahead of time which stores are in sale and let you have first choice of the hundreds of brilliant holiday wardrobe bargains available online. With fantastic stores like Topshop, Matches, TheOutnet, House of Fraser and John Lewis all in sale, there are brilliant bargains to choose from.”


Setting up a ShopStyle Sale Alert is simple just follow these four easy steps:

1. Click on ‘Sale Alerts’ at the ShopStyle.co.uk homepage.

2. Choose the brands you want to receive sale alerts about.

3. Select the categories you would like to receive sale alerts about from denim, dresses, jackets, skirts and knitwear to shoes, bags, lingerie, jewellery, hats, scarves and swimwear. If you want to just see items in your size you can select your clothes and shoe size.

4. Enter the email you want to receive the sale alerts and when you would like them – as a sale happens, daily or weekly.

Free Styling Session With Top Celebrity Stylist

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London Fashion Week may be over but what comes after? London Fashion Weekend. Which is just as much fun. Frost is popping down there.

If you attend then make sure you get your Free Styling Session With Top Celebrity Stylist at LONDON FASHION WEEKEND WHERE

YOU CAN HAVE A FREE PERSONALISED STYLING SESSION WITH UK’S TOP CELEBRITY STYLISTS

ShopStyle.co.uk, the UK’s leading online fashion shopping site is bringing style expertise to the London Fashion Weekend 23rd to 26th February 2012 with a pop-up styling booth hosted by leading UK stylists Rebekah Roy and Fiona Doran (aka Mrs. Jones), two of the biggest British names in celebrity styling.

London fashion stylist, Rebekah Roy is known for her work with celebrities and musicians including Kate Moss, Eliza Doolittle, Billy Idol and The Feeling. She also writes regularly for Drapers online as well as penning the influential ‘Stylist Stuff’ blog.

Fiona Doran, AKA Mrs. Jones, is the stylist that designers and celebrities turn to for outré fashion and hip styling. She has collaborated with Giles Deacon, styled looks for Rihanna, Paloma Faith, Goldfrapp and designed the now legendary hooded cat suit worn by Kylie Minogue.

Rebekah and Fiona will be on hand to offer customised style tips at the ShopStyle booth. From clothes that best suit women’s body shapes and sizes to colours that complement individual skin tone, the styling team can help you understand what garments you should be purchasing when hitting the saleroom floor.

Located in the courtyard next to the catwalk entrance, visitors can come by anytime and simply schedule in an appointment or visit the LFWE concierge booth and book your private session with these leading British stylists.

· Vodafone London Fashion Weekend 23rd – 26th February 2012 at Somerset House, London

o Friday 24th February 2012: 12pm- 9pm

o Saturday 25th February 2012: 10am-7pm

o Sunday 26th February 2012: 10am-6pm

· Consumers can purchase tickets to the weekend events online www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk

· Styling sessions with Rebekah Roy and Mrs Jones are free to consumers attending LFWE and making an appointment at the ShopStyle.co.uk Pop-Up Styling Booth or at LFWE concierge desk.