Focus Fashion Notes

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-insp...

MY FASHION DIARY NEW YORK   September 6th – 13th Highlights DKNY, Diane Von Furstenberg, Marc by Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Theyskens’ Theory. Shop all New York fashion week brands 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. Shop all Londonfashion week brands MILAN September 19th – 24th Highlights Just Cavalli, Sportmax, Versus by Versace Shop all Milanfashion week brands PARIS September 25th – October 3rd Highlights Carven, Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Shop all Parisfashion week brands

Marks & Spencer AW 2012 Collection has arrived. See the trends and style guide and shop the advertised outfits here: Shop the Trends 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 SHOP MARKS & SPENCER AW2012

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

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...

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 !

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 Han...