Shopping Spotlight: This Charming Girl
Based in Glasgow but sold in France, Greece and Spain as well as the UK, This Charming Girl offers a range of both vintage and contemporary jewellery at reasonable prices. Founded by designer Jacqueline Currie in 2006 it gives its consumers not just a piece of jewellery but a beautiful, diverse talking point with a unique design and materials from over 100 different sources. The website shop showcases many beautiful necklaces, brooches and earrings, some of which are exclusive with very limited stock. If you want something individual and different get yourself online and bag yourself a beauty of your own. Below is Detours top three pieces from the collection for you to drool over…
Among the treasure trove of the online shop are these Decadence Earrings. A Charming exclusive they cost a mere £9.50. Made from from rare vintage pieces they are simply show stopping!
With bows as big as ever, this bow necklace is bang on trend. Made of antique brass they are an absolute steal at £9.
And for those of you waiting in anticipation for Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland film… I present the “I’m Late, I’m Late” brooch. Made from antique gold and priced at a meager £8.50 this is one piece to snap up before its sold out!!
Tis the season to be pretty
Studded detail jumper and lace detail skirt from Topshop
Lace detail top, stripe ¾ length sleeve top and skull print top from New Look
Another season, another trend. And if the heavy leather and studding of outfits last season weighed you down you can breathe a sigh of relief. For this season we’ve gone from leather and studs to pink and lace. That’s right this season’s latest trend is ‘pretty chic’.
Before those of you pink averse groan let me lighten the load, just because there’s pink and lace pieces it doesn’t mean fashion has gone completely marshmallow on you, with select studding and detailing on some pieces such as skulls you can still keep the tough look of seasons past, this season it’s just a softer, prettier version of it. Another possibility is black or grey pieces that are available, such as the black lace dress from New Look, or strips to mix it up.
Tips for this trend are easy; your colour palette consists of creams and a variety of pinks such as dusky pink and rose pink. There’s a lot of lace, tulle detailing, silks and satins forming up the pieces in shops this season. This is a decent alternative to the usual sickly pastels of spring/summer trends and lightens up the still-dreary days ticking over from this winter’s weather. So throw off those spiked heels, grease yourself out of all that leather and slip into a pretty pink lace top and ballet pumps and enjoy the let up from harsh fashion in favour of pretty, girly fashion.
The Swinging 60s
One trend which repeted itself time and time again at the Clothes Show Live’s catwalk this winter was: 60s prints. Think bright colours and outlandish prints (like characters from an ‘Austin Powers’ movie) and you’re pretty much there! The sixties gave us Twiggy, mini skirts, flower power and love and peace. But to get a 60s vibe in your look imagine you’re heading out to a disco, (and not the one your junior school threw you when you left for secondary school). Instead, imagine you have been sent back to 1960 and you are going out for the night.
Clothes-wise think geometric prints such as this blue patterned dress from Dorothy Perkins, or go monochrome with this tank vest from New Look.
When thinking about how to accessorise both of these earrings, from New Look, pay tribute to the 60s disco vibe. Otherwise stick to the same formula as you would with 60s clothing and go for bright,clashing prints or monochrome accessories.
If you shy away from ‘out-there’ prints but want something brighter than black and white in your wardrobe go for bright colours in one block, such as this yellow dress Twiggy is pictured in here, and of course if you’re feeling brave you can bare your legs in a mini skirt complete with 60s accessories and tank top. Whichever way you wish to achieve the 60s look, aim to bring colour to your outfit, to brighten up the sea of dark colours we tend to stick to in winter and spring and you’ll be there. Now, where did I leave that disco ball?
Inside my make-up bag
December 18, 2009 by Rachel Cowey · Comments
Unfortunately, I’m rather poor at the moment so my make-up bag isn’t as exciting as it usually is. Hopefully after Christmas, it will be full of gorgeous goodies since I feel I’ve been a good girl for Santa this year!
Currently I mix cheap and cheerful with some brands.
I use 17 super wear long lasting foundation, £5.37, in soft ivory. Normally I find foundations too cloggy but this one feels light on skin but gives a through coverage. When I have the money I usually use Bobbi Brown’s tinted moisturiser, £27, in porcelain.
Since I have many a late night (although lately this is due to lots of homework rather than partying!) and many an early start, I need an excellent concealer to hide my bags. Recover, anti-fatigue concealer by Rimmel, £4.88, gives amazing results and I start to look human again. Now all I need is Red Bull or coffee to keep me awake through lessons!
Next, I use either Barry M or Rimmel eyeliner in black for my bottom lashes. Again I usually use Rimmel or even Avon liquid eyeliner for my top lashes if I want a more dramatic look.
For university, I generally just add mascara to my eyes. At the moment, I am using Colour Trend by Avon curling mascara in Jet. This is a great inexpensive product, which makes my lashes just as long as any other branded product for less money! It’s only £2.50!
For a different daytime look, I use Bobbi Brown’s basic eye palette with 3 small eye shadows and one shimmer wash shadow. I love using these to make a different slant on the smoky look by using brown eye shadows. It’s pricier at £31.50, but does come with a dual-ended mini eye shadow/eye liner brush for easy application.
My going out look consists of black and grey eye shadow from my Good girl/Bad girl box set by Too Faced.
On my cheeks, I use Bobbi Brown blush, £16, in pale pink, giving that just-pinched look. For night times, I use Bobbi Brown pot rouge, £16, in Calypso Coral, for a darker look.
Also for nighttimes, I absolutely love Bobbi Brown shimmer bricks, which can be used over cheeks and décolletage, for a slight sparkle to your look. It is slightly pricey at £29 but they do last for ages. I’ve had one of mine for 2 years now! I’ve tried pink, limited edition gold and limited edition rose quartz. A new one comes out every Christmas.
My current perfumes are Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker and the DKNY summer fragrance. My signature scent I would say was girlie and flowery 
For lips, I use whatever lip-gloss I fancy at the time. I’ve just found a great cheap place for make-up if you want to experiment with colours … Asda! I got a red lipstick there for£1!
And there you have my make-up and me! Fingers crossed its a jam packed make-up bag in January!
Winter Nails
November 11, 2009 by amywoodhouse · Comments
Lunar Nails: Big this Season.
Making it big on and off the catwalk are ‘Lunar’ or ‘half moon’ nails. Many models and celebrities have been sporting both looks, each as exciting and most likely time consuming as each other.
‘Lunar’ nails scream Hollywood glamour, the nail is painted dark and the lightness of the cuticle is extenuated to give a half moon effect.
Designer nails are far more extravagant than the nail art we’re used to seeing and far more detailed. This trend is already extremely popular with celebrities, such as Rihanna and Katy Perry. But it’s not only the quirky who can pull off this look. During the American election singer eve was spotted with Obama’s face painted on to her nails…Now that’s dedication for you!
Another big trend this season is the matte nail, so lose the shine and shimmer and opt for flat colour. Since the ‘Twilight’ frenzy nails can never be dark enough, whether they are black, blue or purple as long as they are vampish they are hot!
But if your not brave enough to try the new nail art then the French manicure is always a hit with us at Detour!
This Week’s Top 10…
March 30, 2009 by Charlotte Winstanley · Comments
With bold colours dominating the winter months its back to basics for Spring Summer as Peache’s, Beige’s and pale Grey’s make a comeback. As seen at London Fashion Week designers such as John Rocha opted for a more subdued collection which although looked flesh coloured, showed very little flesh at all. This spring is all about layering…with loose cardigans, sheer blouses and tailored trousers this trend is chic and fresh. Here’s a few of the best pieces out there:
- Warehouse recycled silk harem pants £60.00 www.warehouse.co.uk
- Yumi Boutique rose button funnel-neck coat £69.00 www.asos.co.uk
- French Connection white dress £78.50 www.asos.co.uk
- ASOS Bubble hem dress £32.00 www.asos.co.uk
- Carvella patent platform heels £95.00 www.asos.co.uk
- ASOS high waisted military skirt £24.50 www.asos.co.uk
- ASOS coral skirt £27.50 www.asos.co.uk
- Reiss white satin blouse £85.00 www.asos.co.uk
- ASOS premium cage platform shoes £63.62 www.asos.co.uk
- Reiss frill hand-bag £245.00 www.asos.co.uk
Making a Return…. The Gladiator Sandal
March 16, 2009 by Amy Brewster · Comments
As Summer creeps upon us once again, one accessory making a stomping return is the gladiator sandal. Seen on the likes of Linsey Lohan and Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen this versatile summer shoe can dress up a casual jean and t-shirt combo as well as dress down a floral summer dress.
Not only does the gladiator sandal provide style and sexiness to an outfit but the shoe also offers pain free practicality. As we know this makes a change for female fashion, we’re used to six inch heels as opposed to flat, strappy sandals. So girl’s it’s no longer painful to be beautiful!
They can be found in a a variety of styles from a gold, elegant, lacey sandal which would be perfect for accessorising a simple outfit like skinny jeans and a vest top or a masculine black patent pair that could be used to make a floral printed, floaty dress look a little more rock chic!
With the majority of high street stores stocking this returning trend, here are a few that we at InJournalism fell in love with…
- Gold Topshop gladiator sandal £25.00 www.topshop.co.uk
- Brown Miss Selfridge gladiatorsandal £28.00 www.missselfridge.com
- Bronze Kurt Geiger gladiator sandal £95.00 www.kurtgeiger.com
