12 Festive Treats: Exclusive Offers from Evans

Countdown to Christmas at Evans with twelve festive treats of online exclusive offers:

• EVANS 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS  
• PARTY TOPS  
• Clements Ribeiro Swan Collection 
• Shop by Shape

Strike a Party Pose. Baroque meets Biker

Great news it's the season of goodwill at boohoo.com and there are some fabulous party ready pieces. Strike pose in this stunning prom dress from the boohoo boutique collection,  perfect for nailing the baroque trend. It features an ornate gold embellished top and full tutu style skirt. We have teamed this very girly frock with an edgy Boucle biker jacket  and Tara Diamante Cuff. Dress up with a pair killer heels or dress down with a pair of brothel creepers.

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1920s Decadence and Flapper Style from Monsoon

Get the wow factor in this gorgeous embellished cream lace dress with feather trimming. On trend, 1920s style, just perfect for the coming party season or making a grand entrance on that special occasion.

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Winter Bytes: Brrrighter news for all with Uniqlo's Heattech

Here is some BRRighter winter-warming news. UNIQLO HEATTECH is the revolutionary thermal collection that brings together function, innovation, and fashion. HEATTECH is designed with a propietary rayon-rich blend of fibres developed by TORAY industries. The HEATTECH collection spans product categories for both men and women, and includes; tees (long and short sleeved), leggings, long johns, tights, socks, scarves, gloves, hats, fleeces, and jeans (for women only), as well as the new addition of loungewear to keep you warm and comfortable at home. HEATTECH isn’t just for the freezing cold day in January or the snowy Alps, its for your everyday activities, urban and countryside environments, for people all over the world. UNIQLO HEATTECH is truly Made for All.  

FOCUS PICKS: Keep out the winter chill with cute printed fleece zip up! There is a colourful range, just about thin enough to layer it with a jacket or coat, but will also be warm enough to wear on its own.. Layer this over a HEATTECH T-shirt for supreme warmth during those bitterly cold days.

Sparkling Shoe Buys from KG Kurt Geiger

It'll soon be party time so put on your Tina Sparkle smile in a pair of glittering KG Kurt Geiger platform killer heels. Buy now was £130.00 now £49.00 CLICK TO SHOP ANYA GLITTER WEDGE

THE KARDASHIANS ARE HERE:SHOP THE KARDASHIAN KOLLECTION TODAY

The Kardashians are about to take over London. For the first time ever all three sisters, Kourtney, Kim and Khloé are in the UK to celebrate the launch of their highly anticipated Kardashian Kollection, available exclusively in Dorothy Perkins.  Their stylish tour kicked off on Thursday 8th November, where they will host a glamorous VIP cocktail party in a top London venue. It is then followed by a personal appearance in Westfield London, on Friday 9th November, for them to meet with their many fans and celebrate the launch of their UK Kardashian Kollection. From trend led pieces to fashionably tailored looks, the Kardashian Kollection will comprise of more than 100 pieces from their ready-to-wear clothing and handbag collections. It will be available online at dorothyperkins.com and in more than 200 Dorothy Perkins stores throughout the UK, including eight shop in shops in BHS, Outfit and also sold internationally to a further 11 countries in the Middle East and Asia. Bruno Schiavi, President Jupi Corp adds, “British women are the essence of fashion, so the girls and I wanted to create a collection for the UK that embraces both UK fashion and the Kardashian style. I am so excited to see how the UK fans will react when we finally unveil the line at Dorothy Perkins and meet shoppers at Westfield London in November."

MOST WANTED: COUNTRY STYLE OR URBAN QUILTED HOODED JACKET ON SALE

Get this Forres quilted jacket before it goes - it was £110. now it's on sale at £65. This black quilted hooded jacket by Crew is the perfect jacket for your transitional wardrobe. With a super soft fleece lining and nipped in waist it looks great worn with bright pop of colour and skinny jeans for an urban country look.

LONDON KALLING …THE KARDASHIANS ARE COMING TO THE UK

The ‘Kountdown’ has started as the Kardashians are set to take over London in November. For the first time ever all three sisters, Kourtney, Kim and Khloé will be in the UK to celebrate the launch of their highly anticipated Kardashian Kollection, available exclusively in Dorothy Perkins from 8th November 2012. Commenting on their visit Kourtney, Kim and Khloé said: “We are so excited to be coming to the UK together to show our fans the Kardashian Kollection. We are really proud of the line and how well its been received in the US over the last year, so we look forward to meeting our British fans at Westfield London and showing English women our designs.” Even though Kim has made several trips in the last few years to the United Kingdom, Khloé has never been to London before and this will be the first trip for Kourtney since she was eight years old. Their stylish tour kicks off on Thursday 8th November, where they will host a glamorous VIP cocktail party in a top London venue. It is then followed by a personal appearance in Westfield London, on Friday 9th November, for them to meet with their many fans and celebrate the launch of their UK Kardashian Kollection. From trend led pieces to fashionably tailored looks, the Kardashian Kollection will comprise of more than 100 pieces from their ready-to-wear clothing and handbag collections. It will be available online at dorothyperkins.com and in more than 200 Dorothy Perkins stores throughout the UK, including eight shop in shops in BHS, Outfit and also sold internationally to a further 11 countries in the Middle East and Asia. Bruno Schiavi, President Jupi Corp adds, “British women are the essence of fashion, so the girls and I wanted to create a collection for the UK that embraces both UK fashion and the Kardashian style. I am so excited to see how the UK fans will react when we finally unveil the line at Dorothy Perkins and meet shoppers at Westfield London in November."

IT'S A WRAP - Cosy up in Lily & Lionel’s exclusive scarf in support of Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Exclusively designed for my-wardrobe.com by coveted scarf brand Lily and Lionel, this gorgeous silk scarf is sold to raise funds for the good work of the charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer. The oversized design makes this a smart investment for any fashion savvy shopper as it can easily be styled in an infinite number of ways and is big enough to be worn as a sarong if you're jetting away for a spot of winter sun! CLICK TO SHOP

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Boden's Heritage Style and Sixties Brit Collection

Summer is over and the nights are drawing in, but hey we can look forward to walks in the country and the golden tints on Autumn leaves, it's cold and damp in the morning but beyond those brooding skies there is a silver lining, the arrival of Boden’s fantastic new Winter range! From chunky knits to sparkly tops, cosy coats and party dresses, Boden's  got everything covered to take you up to Christmas and beyond! We have featured our favourite pieces from the Sixties Brit Collection  including this pure early 60s style Yorkshire heritage tweed shift  and the super cool British classic duffle coat

Do you remember the thrill of your first duffle?

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DELIGHTFULLY DECADENT: SHOP BAROQUE AT RARE LONDON

RareLondon has a stunning new collection for you, ideal for the party season.  Baroque is a distinctly decadent new trend, focusing on glamorous black and gold colour combinations, bold embellishment and rococo prints. In addition to this, Rare London are also offering FREE UK DELIVERY with all orders over £50, £10 off when you spend £60 or more and a unique 20% discount code for students! We've chosen some of our favourite pieces from the collection including This Structured Tulip Skirt Dress(£59.00), complete with gold floral embellishment is a great way to work the Baroque trend. Complete with bustier top and sheer panel detailing this is a seriously glamorous statement piece. You may also like this seriously cute metallic floral jacquard prom dress .  No outfit would be complete without somewhere to keep your party essentials and Rare's MetallicOversized Envelope Clutch (£24.00) is both big enough and chic enough to be the ideal addition to your Baroque-inspired ensemble. Complement your party outfit with these drop-dead gorgeous ChainLink Hoop Earrings

• FREE UK DELIVERY
• £10 OFF WHEN YOU SPEND £60
• 20% STUDENT DISCOUNT
• NEW IN RARE LONDON 

FOCUS FASHION NOTES FOR YOUR DIARY

MY FASHION DIARY
NEW YORK 

September 6th – 13th
Highlights
DKNY, Diane Von Furstenberg, Marc by Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Theyskens’ Theory.
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LONDON
September 14th -18th
Highlights
Issa London, Moschino Cheap And Chic, Matthew Williamson, Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Preen, Acne, Paul Smith, Jonathan Saunders, Burberry Prorsum and Anya Hindmarch.
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MILAN
September 19th – 24th
Highlights
Just Cavalli, Sportmax, Versus by Versace
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PARIS
September 25th – October 3rd
Highlights
Carven, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel
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MARKS & SPENCER AW 2012: FOR EVERY WOMAN YOU ARE

Marks & Spencer AW 2012 Collection has arrived. See the trends and style guide and shop the advertised outfits here:

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Seasonal Shades

Electric Blues

Love Lingerie - Save £5 when you spend £30 or more on Lingerie. Use the code LINGERIE at checkout.
Expiry Date: 28th Sept 2012

Menswear: Countryside Styling

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Conversation Piece. Chuck Taylor Light on sale right now!

Since Chuck Taylor give his signature in 1923 to the Allstar footwear model, an Icon was born. This Chuck Taylor Light Ox style has all the iconic Chuck Taylor DNA and is a strong, low profile statement style, perfect for any wardrobe in dazzling blue canvas. Converse Ct lite  on sale right now from Office WAS: £39.99 NOW: £20.00

Clements Ribeiro Swan Autumn Collection. Beautiful clothes for curvy girls!

We just wanted to let you know you can now shop the new Swan collection for Autumn by Clements Ribeiro. After a groundbreaking collection for SS12, Clements Ribeiro and Evans have collaborated for a second time to bring you an exclusive range that’s bound to excite. Taking last season’s Swan to another level, dresses and sophisticated separates remain at the core of the collection with an emphasis on autumnal colours such as oxblood red, tan, cobalt blue, dark violet and black. Watercolour pansies, constructivist tulips, and the designers’ favourite, the ‘Salome’ print, influenced by Aubrey Beardsley’s sensuous artwork, dominate the beautifully cut pieces. Commenting on the collaboration, Inacio Ribeiro says, ‘It has been a pleasure to work on this pioneering project. With this second collection, we gained a lot more confidenc .and designs are more sophisticated in order to give the curvy girl beautiful clothes which are relevant to this season’s trends.’ And what’s more, nearer to Christmas another phase will be dropping just in time to get your wardrobe ready for the party season.

FOCUS ON EVANS
Evans understands that every one of us has a uniquely individual figure, with curves and contours of our own. so that all their clothes, lingerie, shoes and accessories work with your body to give you fabulous shape and unbeatable confidence. For Size 14+ it can be hard to find fabulous clothes that flatter and define your figure, Great news you can now shop by YOUR shape, try the new shape calculator and create the perfect look for your shape!
FOCUS ON CLEMENTS RIBEIRO
Clements Ribeiro is the partnership of husband and wife Inacio Ribeiro and Suzanne Clements. The couple met and graduated at Central St Martin's design school, which has been the starting point for many of the world's most influential fashion designers.

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Falling for the Bailey Button Collection

We have been cheering our hearts out all summer long and now we can cheer some more with the release of the updated classic, the Bailey Button collection. The perfect fall boot complete with laser-etched wood buttons and finished in luxurious sheepskin. I know, the sun's out last but we can all look forward to wearing these gorgeous cosy boots in colder climes!  A fresh take on the timeless style of the Classic Short, the Bailey Button features wooden logo buttons with elastic-band closures and signature Twinface sheepskin that can be unbuttoned and cuffed to expose its cosy interior. The Bailey Button comes in a variety of colours highlighting a light-hearted approach to fall. Don’t forget that there’s free delivery on all orders!

Somerset by Alice Temperley is now available at John Lewis

The wait is over and the eagerly anticipated, Somerset by Alice Temperley is now available at John Lewis. Designed exclusively for John Lewis and named after Alice Temperley's beloved home county, this is Temperley's first collaboration for the UK high street. Drawing inspiration from established Temperley motifs, the collection includes a full range of accessories and fashionable pieces. An array of influences are present in the collection from Victoriana and Bohemian accents to military and print elements. Traditional materials are juxtaposed with pony skin textures, beads and sheers to create a feminine portfolio. The 60 piece collection exhibits classic and much-loved Temperley favourites at an accessible price point whilst retaining Temperley's signature high-end detail and design.

Featured Pieces

Somerset by Alice Temperley Black Lace Long Dress

Somerset by Alice Temperley Foxglove Pony Ankle Boots 

Somerset by Alice Temperley Oversized Leather Tote Handbag

 Somerset by Alice Temperley Cape Camel Coat

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CELEBRITY SEEN: DENISE VAN OUTEN VS ROCHELLE HULMES

Our celebrity fashion spies have been out this week and spotted Denise Van Outen AND The Saturday's Rochelle wearing the Ava Floral Skirt and LinkFloral Shirt from the Olivia Rubin's NEW A/W 12 collection. Denise Van Outen was snapped as she was filming 'This Morning'. Meanwhile across the pond Rochelle was caught in the same outfit heading out to dinner in LA.

You can steal their celeb style now at Olivia Rubin. The vibrant Ava Floral Skirt and Link Floral Shirt are perfect as separates or worn together for a stunning statement look. Dress down in flats like Denise or dress up for the evening like Rochelle with a pair of killer heels.  Question is, who do you think wore it best?!

Get 10% off the NEW Autumn/Winter collection on orders over £150 at Olivia Rubin with the code AW12PROMO (code is valid on full price items and expires 31.08.12).

Dorothy Perkins to bring the Kardashian Kollection to the United Kingdom.

Dorothy Perkins are excited to announce an exclusive partnership with Jupi Corp. to bring the Kardashian Kollection to the United Kingdom. “The A/W12 collection embraces Kim’s glamorous red carpet looks, Kourtney’s more Bohemian chic, and Khloe’s edgier style” quoted Bruno Schiavi, President of Jupi Corp. From trend led pieces to fashionably tailored looks the breadth of the range will appeal to all women who love fashion. There is something for every fashionista with looks that embrace a woman’s natural curves through bold and beautiful fashion statements for all occasions. Commenting on the partnership, Kim, Kourtney and Khloe added "We’re looking forward to expanding our line and making Kardashian Kollection available to so many more people. We pride ourselves in having a line that is affordable and yet of great quality and we’re excited to bring it to new territories”  The Kardashian Kollection will launch in November 2012 and will comprise of more than one hundred pieces from the ready-to-wear clothing and handbag collections, with footwear to follow in early 2013. The range will be stocked in more than 250 Dorothy Perkins stores throughout the United Kingdom, including 8 shop in shops within BHS, online at dorothyperkins.com and internationally to thirteen further countries via franchise stores.

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Celebrity Seen. Steal Cheryl Coles Style

If you want sizzling celebrity style and cutting-edge catwalk looks, before they hit the shops, then head to High Street favourite, AX Paris. The online store offers a wide range of affordable casual and evening wear to suit every occasion. From body-cons, bodysuits, shift and smock dresses – style seekers can bag a bargain starting from as little as £15. 'Curve' The Plus Sized collection has had a great reaction from customers and the stunning shoe collection is now a firm favourite! In her new video "Call My Name", Cheryl Cole looks fabulous in 70s style Tropical Print Jacket. If you want to steal Cheryl's colourful style then check out this AX Paris Tropical Print blazer. Tropical prints are one of the season’s key trends and this classic jacket with funky print is lightweight yet snug, a must-have to wear with shorts, leggings or jeans.

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Get the London Look! City Sketch Print from Oasis

All eyes will be on London this summer and you can celebrate London's famous landmarks in all their glory with  Oasis London Love Letters range, a collection of limited pieces including dresses, scarves, shoppers and  t-shirts. This L ondon City Scape classic shift dress , as seen in Grazia, has an all over London city sketch print to the body and a cut out detail to the back.Wear with Spot Ballerina Pump or Block heel peep-toe

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Sugar Candy in a Sweet Store - Kurt Geiger Sandals on sale

Just perfect for long tanned summer pins. EINSTIEN KG Kurt Geiger. Candy Colours, perfect for Summer parties. Now comes the WOW bit they Were £150.00 Now £45.00. You don't have to be Einstein to know a bargain when you see one.  GO SHOP

Say "I Do" with cosy UGG® wedding shoes

Your wedding just got cosier! Say "I Do" with cosy UGG® wedding shoes. Or maybe you’re going somewhere cooler for your honeymoon? Whatever the occasion, add some serious comfort and sparkle to your special day! Opt for the jeweled Bailey Button – I Do with a genuine Swarovski crystal button, the ClassicSparkles – I Do, with iridescent sequins that glimmer in white and pink or the UGG® Classic Short Sparkles, covered in sparkly sequins and bound with satin. You and your girlfriends will shimmering in comfort no matter which style you choose so you and your friends can enjoy a little pampering before and after the wedding.


VISIT STORE FOR MORE NEW ARRIVALS

Knock-out new Capsule Collection from Kurt Geiger

Meet Starheel And The Supers!. The new capsule collection, exclusive to Kurt Geiger stores has launched today. Let us introduce you to Esme, Elektra, Eris, Iris and Elena. Ka-Pow, Wow! Check out 'The Supers' amazing knock-out shoes today. Available in on trend Ice Cream Parlour colours and Black.

Head for the Beach.....

If you're lucky you will soon be leaving the rain-soaked UK and  heading for the beach. Here are just some of the top ideas for looking and keeping cool in sunnier climes. The items featured are just a few of the gorgeous exclusive products available at BeachFashionShop.com. Perfectly stylish from beach to bar check out this super Adriana Degreas Long line T-shirt with Skull Print, which can be worn over bikini, shorts, jeans mini skirts or sarongs. You may also like the Isa Aiosa leopard print thong sandals with Swarovski brooch , and shimmering Metallic Python bikini also by Adriana Degreas
Top off with timeless Melissa Odabash big black raffia floppy hat.

Click to shop Exclusive Bikinis, Swimwear, Sandals, Kaftans, Skirts, Hats and Accessories BeachFashionShop.com

Always Summer with Havaianas.

Who cares if it's still raining these Always Summer Print wellies by Havaianas will bring a little sunshine for splashing about on holidays or festivals. Click to Shop Havaianas - Always Summer Print Rain Boot

The other great news is that the Summer Sales are still on with some great savings on Summer essentials including Havaianas Canvas Espadrilles and Flip Flops, These canvas espadrilles are are available in black  pink or white.

• SHOP WOMENS SANDALS AND CANVAS SALE
• SHOP WOMENS HAVAIANAS FLIP FLOPS & ESPADRILLES SALE