Juicy tones it down

I’m a huge fan of Juicy Couture for its playful attitude towards fashion and the great attention to detail.  Most of the designs are more suited to a Californian beach rather than a day at the office- the bright velour handbags tend not to suit the dull UK climate!  However it looks as though Juicy are beginning to introduce a classic, more refined look- great news for us Brits!

Okay I couldn’t resist… how cute is this pink crossbody bag?!!  Oh, to be a Californian gal…

See juicycouture.com for the latest styles. 

If you favour the more classic look, Juicy Couture has just launched Bird.  The first collection is inspired by the British countryside, set to be a huge trend for A/W 2010…

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Twistband launches in the UK!

A huge hit in the US, the gorgeous Twistband brand has now also arrived in the UK.  They’ve just arrived here at the Coco Målé office and we’re all so excited! 

We all remember the days of the hair scrunchy. Easy to wear and they slid comfortably on your wrist between wearings. But as style evolved, scrunchies became a fashion faux pas, creating the need for a new breed of hair accessories.  Enter Twistband!

Twistbandsare ponybands and headbands made of elastic trim.  This means no tugging on hair, no headaches and no dents caused by regular elastic bands.

Wear it as a bracelet; to make a statement; or celebrate a bachelorette or birthday party with custom-printed bands… the uses are endless!

Buy online here.  You can also contact Katie for wholesale enquiries here.

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Give me Galibardy!

I’ve spotted a few mentions of jewellery designer Lisa Galibardy in fashion magazines in the past and her website was brought to my attention just recently again via Twitter.  Her designs are so OTM (of the moment) that you’d be forgiven for thinking the pieces had come straight off the catwalk.  The detail, quality and design of each item is exquisite and the prices won’t break the bank (hurrah!).  Lisa says her inspiration comes mainly from hours trawling car boot sales.  Galibardy is definitely one to watch.

Fans include Fearne Cotton and Peaches Geldof… and me!

Skull Wings necklace, £18

Forest Stag ring, £25

Regal Angel Wings ring, £21

Sabre Tooth Tiger necklace, £45

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Shopping made easy

Online clothes shopping may be the ultimate in convenience but as with everything, there’s always room for improvement.  You might see a skirt you love but what top should you wear with it?  Would a pink handbag clash with that dress?  Flats or heels? 

Enter Looklet, the world’s first digital styling studio!

The site allows you to mix and match clothing on a model, to create an outfit.  This way, you get a better idea of how the garment looks on the body (although I’m not a size 6 like the models appear to be!!), what item goes with what and the best accessories to choose to compliment the look.  All you need to do is drag and drop the items onto the model to create a look of existing pieces that have been uploaded to the site by designers and retailers. There are more than 6,000 items of clothing that you can mix and match between, so plenty of choice!

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