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Going gothic with Gok! |
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By Corinne on
17/08/2008
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Jo from Woking emailed me. She is a big fan of Gok Wan’s Fashion Fix on Channel 4. In last week’s episode (the last in the series) we got a preview of the autumn trends, which we at Frock have been getting excited about since the stock started coming in last month! One of the key looks that Jo picked up from the programme was ‘Gothic’ but she is concerned about going too far and looking like Marilyn Manson!
Well Jo, help is at hand and here at Frock we have some gorgeous styles and not a skull in sight! Lace is a plenty this season and my favourite piece is this gorgeous bow trim frock with a pretty embellished waistband; contrasting lining gives it a modern feel. &l ...
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Spring 2009 is looking fine... |
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By Rachel on
04/08/2008
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It’s that time of year when I don my flat shoes to scour the Pure exhibition at Olympia; the London womenswear fashion trade show. Held every February and August, Pure showcases all that is best in British fashion, footwear and accessories as well as labels from the fashion centres of Europe. As you know, we at Frock are always on the look out for new and exciting brands and there were lots to see at Pure. Many brands were showing their Spring/Summer 09 collections for the first time, so it was a good chance for me to get a good feel for the next new season and plan the Frock trends. From Olympia I headed over to Margin in Soho, the show for young, up and coming designers. There was a fantastic mix of product and I sp ...
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Sling out your stuffy suits! |
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By Corinne on
22/07/2008
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Now's here's a topic for the Frock Forum! (or me, Rae and Carol in the Princess Royal of a Friday lunch time!)
Should we dress up in the office? We're not the best folk (:-)) to ask, as we never do anything but! There are always new styles to tempt us, deliveries to QC, evening outfits to buy - but what about you girls not in the rag trade?
I've got loads of friends who work in offices and a lot of them feel kinda-shy about dressing up - b ...
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Frocks 8, Shoes 5 (but one pair was a present!) Madeiran Storm Petrels 0 |
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By Corinne on
13/07/2008
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Goodness me! I've been back a few weeks now, and I've not done a proper blog! That said Rachel said I might of well have not bothered as I've spent SO much time on the phone since I've been back!
Well remember when I said that I wasn't going to be wearing my maxi dress much in the Scilly Isles? Well by day two, it was blisteringly hot, so I went down to the dear little internet café in Hughstown on St Mary's and actually ordered one from Frock! It's SO amazing - the sands are white, the sea is that lovely light-aqua shade, and yet it is the UK! - All good things like cream teas and red phone boxes are in abundance!
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Have you felt the Benefit? |
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By Rachel on
09/07/2008
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Benefit has come to town! Yes, all of us in Frock towers were very excited when we found out that Benefit were opening their pink doors in Farnham this summer. The San Francisco beauty boutique is taking the UK by storm and we can’t get enough of their gorgeous goodies.
Now I know where Corinne is spending her lunch hour!…I popped into the store today to see the girls and could have spent all afternoon being pampered. The bright, pink, 50s inspired store is amass with an array of beautiful products with wonderful nam ...
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A Sneak Preview of the Autumn Collection... |
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By Rachel on
02/07/2008
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In fashion we are always looking forward to the next season – in fact next month I will be off to the shows to look for next summer’s collection! (seems crazy doesn’t it when we have only just got our summer of 2008?!) Anyway, here at Frock we can’t wait for the Autumn styles to arrive. I have discovered three new labels for the new season and there are of course our old favourites.
I’m so pleased to be welcoming one of my ...
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Birthday Butterflies! |
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By Corinne on
18/06/2008
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When I used to work in the gallery (over a year ago now!) I always used to book my birthday off - you know, it's just such an absolute nightmare if you have a dull day at work on the best day of the year (June 5th!). This year and last have been a complete, absolute revelation, thanks to the girls in the Frock office.
First of all the weather was stunning, wasn't it? DB (Dearly Beloved for you newbies!) did my bucks fizz-and-smoked-salmon-and-scrambled-eggs-in-bed and PRESENTS as usual and I lolled into work a little bit late - well that day it was allowed! Now in a boring old office you might have a cake at half past 4. Not at Frock! Rae and Carol had got together a WHOLE table ...
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A white wedding! ... and that's just the guests! |
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By Rachel on
12/06/2008
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Corinne’s blog this week got me thinking…her choice of frock for Sophs’ nuptials would be seen by some to be a big no-no in terms of wedding etiquette…so the burning question is ‘Is it still a faux-pas to wear white (let’s include off white and cream too) to a wedding?’
These days some traditions have gone out the window and fashions certainly have changed with a bit more of an 'anything goes' attitude. Fifteen yea ...
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Four weddings and ... another wedding! |
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By Corinne on
11/06/2008
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that I seem to be invited to more and more weddings every year! This year I have to go to 5 (yes really!) One as bridesmaid (which at least helps on the 'what-to-wear' front!). Now, weddings really are a minefield - after all, you don't want to choose something that makes you stand out on the wedding photos for years to come - but hey - it's not your fault if you're the only one there with taste!
Now in one of our Frock corporate-heads-up-blue-sky-thinking-sessions in Café Rouge the other night, we realised we all had the same problem. Carol loves hats - but she doesn't dare go overboard at weddings, Rae Rae likes to cust ...
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Frocks and feathers! |
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By Rachel on
09/06/2008
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Frocks and Feathers….
Having braved the M1 last Friday I arrived in the picturesque, northern town of Beverly for the Yorkshire Nations Polo Cup! The polo fans were out in force, despite the rain, for Ladies’ Day and the fashions didn’t disappoint with all the glamour and pomp befitting of the polo event of the season. Ladies exchanged their hats for ball dresses for the Feather Ball later in the evening and were entertained by the young ‘Billy Elliot’ and his troop and fantastic violinists flown in especially from Dubai. Feathers adorned the tables and of course the ladies' hair!&l ...
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