Fashion Trends

21 July 2008

How to.... Spot a Fake Designer Handbag

With eBay being sued left, right and centre for selling fakes and backstreet clothes shops getting better and better at replicating top designer handbags it's becoming harder to spot a ...

18 July 2008

Designer Who's Who (H-I)

We're onto part four of our whistle-stop tour of the fashion world already- time flies when you're having fun!There are so many fashion labels hitting the catwalk these days that ...

18 July 2008

What We Wore....1989: Bodysuits

Bodysuits were those babygrow style tops that fastened between the legs and in 1989 we couldn't get enough of them.Those in their thirties will remember squeezing into a Lycra body ...

16 July 2008

Designer Who's Who (F-G)

Welcome to part three of Female First's guide to who's who in the fashion world.There are so many fashion labels hitting the catwalk these days that it's hard to ...

14 July 2008

Designer Who's Who (C-E)

There are so many fashion labels hitting the catwalk these days that it's hard to keep track of who's who so Female First have come up with some simple conversation ...

14 July 2008

Trend Alert: Tartan and Checks

Tartan isn't only for kilt wearing bagpipes players as this winter sees plenty of plaid making it's way down from the highlands and onto the high streets.Along with chunky lumberjack ...

10 July 2008

Fashion For Dummies: Designer Who's Who (A-B)

There are so many fashion labels hitting the catwalk these days that it's hard to keep track of who's who so Female First have come up with some simple conversation ...

9 July 2008

What We Wore...1991: Puffa Jackets

Puffa jackets were a trend we'll never forget and in 1991 the Michelen Man look was the hottest on the streets.It was the genuine gangster who first started the fad ...

8 July 2008

Trend Alert: Gentle Goth

The goth look is set to be huge this winter but forget scary white faces, biting heads off bats and howling at the moon- next season it's all about the ...

7 July 2008

Trend Alert: Gypsy Embroidery Detail

It may seem like the sun has yet to arrive but with summer sales already beginning in some high street stores, it's time to look ahead to the big trend ...

4 July 2008

Trend Alert: Dirty Dancing in Summer Pumps

Baby first brought us cute little white pumps back in the 80s and now it seems we all want to do a bit of Dity Dancing this summer as plimsoles ...

4 July 2008

What We Wore...1993: Body Piercing

It was in 1993 that we all decided it was cool to put pieces of metal through every part of our body we could- piercings were everywhere.Ear piercing just wasn't ...

3 July 2008

How to...Choose the Right Sunglasses

Summer is here (apparently) and the sun is shining (between the downpours) so a pair of sunglasses is a must-have for every handbag.With so many styles out there it can ...

1 July 2008

Fashion for Dummies: What is Haute Couture?

Haute Couture does not just mean 'really expensive clothes that we could never wear'- in fact it is the name given to a very exclusive fashion club that designers strive ...

1 July 2008

Gaby Roslin's Top Tips for Glamour on a Budget

Gaby Roslin gives her top tips on being Glamournomical: glamorous and economicalHave you always aspired to be as glamorous as Gwyneth Paltrow or Catherine Zeta Jones? Do you wish you ...

30 June 2008

What We Wore...1994: Heroin Chic

Pale skin, lank hair and jutting bones may not seem attractive now but in 1994 the heroin chic look was the hottest fashion trend.Kate Moss became a huge style icon ...

27 June 2008

What We Wore...1996: Camo and Combats

Fashion was anything army related in early 1996 as we all went crazy for camo and combat pants.It may seem ridiculous now but at the time there was nothing cooler ...

25 June 2008

Get Ralph Lauren's Flowery Summer Look for Less

Ralph Lauren gave us pretty flower prints in their spiring/summer 2008 collection when it hit the catwalk last september and now the high street has caught onto the trend.Female First ...

24 June 2008

Fashion for Dummies: Pronouncing Designer Names

Fashion designers have notoriously difficult to pronounce names and saying them right can be a minefield for fashion newbies.Female Frst bring you the ultimate designer name guide to stop any ...

24 June 2008

What We Wore....1996: Union Jacks

Whether it was Geri Halliwell's Brit award dress, the Oasis v Blur battle or just something in tthe water there's no denying we were all feeling patriotic in 1996.Jumpers, dresses, ...

23 June 2008

Trend Alert: Two Tone Tights Brighten Up Winter

Looking Forward to Winter 08/09: Two tone tights are set to be huge next season adding a splash of funky colour to our winter wardrobes.Karl Lagerfeld is being credited for ...

13 June 2008

What we wore....1997: Mini Backpacks

They were small, cute AND suitable for every girl's essential items: Mini-backpacks were the must-have accessory of 1997.The demand for these tiny rucksack’s was not helped by Spice Girl Emma ...

9 June 2008

What We Wore...1998: Sarongs

It was 10 years ago now but it feels like yesterday when David Beckham started off the trend for wearing sarongs.It was in 1998 when David hit tabloids headlines for ...

5 June 2008

Trend Alert: Playsuits Bring Summer Fun

Mary Kate Olsen, Jessica SImpson and Tess Daly have all be heading out in fun mini playsuits over recent weeks and now they are taking the high street by storm.The ...