Amy Winehouse For Fred Perry

In October last year Amy Winehouse told Harpers Bazaar that she has completed three more collections with the retailer Fred Perry, in addition to the one already released (inspired by 1950's with garments such as pencil skirts, polo's and waist belts) the same time as this statement.

In the wake of her tragic death however, it seems unlikely that the company will be releasing these collections any time soon.

Fred Perry have said that they have put the collections on hold out of repsect for the recently bereaved Winehouse family and that they cannot confirm when they will go on sale until they have had a consultation with Amy's family and management.

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Beckham's Body

David Beckham is to release a bodywear range in association with H&M. The line, which is not a collaboration but more a long term distribution partnership - think Kate Moss for Topshop, will be available in over 1800 stores and 40 countries in time for Valentines day next year.
David Beckham, who has been designing the range with his design team for the best part of a year said that he chose H&M as they have the right 'vision and capability to distribute the product globally' and that the retailer seemed like the 'perfect partner'.
The line is scheduled to go on sale on February 2nd 2012 and is exactly the type of partnership that will make Becks as iconic as his wife.
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Mens Un-Top Ten

Yesterday I randomly found myself on MSN when I noticed an article about the 'Top 10 Things Men Hate Most'.  I couldn't help but save the link to read it through when I got a break.  Reading through there were points I could see from a mans point of view and others that I just thought were ridiculous, then I read the comments that had been left and couldn't believe some of the angry comments the posts had received.  I decided to do my own little poll and see what men really think.

1. Playsuits

Playsuits (above Cameron Diaz in Dolce & Gabbana) have been a BIG seller over the past two summers, and whilst we girls can't get enough of them, men, it seems, CAN. With one guy telling me they only looked good 'if your 8 foot tall and superskinny' and another saying they looked like babygros.

2. Baseball Hats

 A BIG no no according to most of the guys I asked, with more than a couple saying that they make females look like 'scally's' and others saying that if you see a girl wearing a baseball cap it can only mean one of two things - she's hungover or too lazy to wash her hair.  Oofff.

3. Floppy Sun Hats

MSN stated that men hated floppy hats as 'they remind them of the 80's and pogo balls - something they'd like to forget' but the men I asked said that, as long as they are not ridiculously large, then a floppy hat is probably the best hat a girl can wear.  With it reminding men of catwalks and making us girls seemingly look elegant without any effort.

4. Gladiator Sandals

Ok, another one that I agree with the guys on.  Well one of the guys I asked reffered to them as Jesus Sandals and I wouldn't go quite that far, but there is something about these that seem to remind men of Russell Crowe Semi Naked....just Saying.

5.  Too Short Shorts.

Here is one that all the men seem to have the same opinion on.  Short shorts look great on girls with a great body, as long as it isn't their girls friend wearing them.  Double Standards anyone?

6. String Bikini's

One that men, going against what MSN say, LOVE - as long as it isn't Jodie marsh or Jordan wearing it.  Suprisingly the girls in the office seemed to love it as well.  Well, if you've got it, flaunt it.

8. Oversized Sunglasses

MSN stated that men dislike these as they make them think of 'human sized manti's' and the men I asked all agreed, saying they make us look hungover, lazy for not putting make up on and far too big (well they are called oversized).

9. Kaftans

One that MSN stated as a garment that make females 'devoid of all sex appeal' and the men I asked didn't even know what they were until I showed them a picture.  Upon seeing an image the men I asked seemed to be all for the Kaftan, as long as they are for the beach, one guy even saying they were perfect to wear from the beach to a party.  Well said.

10.  Oversized Beach Bags

Finally - the beachbag.  The article was right - men DO seem to hate these, with comments like 'they're so big' and 'why do girls carry so much crap'  I think their just annoyed that they end up carrying them personally.

Payday Purchase

Ok, so as you've probably noticed the Summer is ending before it's even begun.  I've literally not even had a chance to break in my new flip flops or wear any of those sunglasses I posted last week (I'm seriously considering emigrating to South Africa).  So instead of looking through summer pages in magazines I've decided to not waste my efforts and just start buying for the winter.

I found this beautiful piece of knitwear on Net-A-Porter.  Designed by Kain this 'Kioko striped stretch-modal sweater' will even make leggings looked good.  Dressed up with a pair of Blue JBrand 811 and high courts or down with a pair of leggings and high black riding boots, this sweater is my must have of the week.

Payday Purchase

Most people hate the end of Summer (I know, I wouldn't call it much of a Summer either). But, personally, I love it.
Not only does it mean that Christmas is on it's way (154 days if you didn't know - yes I have a Christmas Countdown app on my Blackberry), nor for all the lovely new coats and boots being stocked in Topshop. I also love the end of the summer as with it come the end of Summer sales.
I'm not normally a bargain shopper (ask anyone, impulse items are stocked at tills with me in mind) but I do love accessories. So imagine my delight when, taking a rare stroll into New Look (I know what your thinking, but their stock has got better) when I spotted a sunglass tower with all sunglasses on £1. Yes that's right ONE pound.
I have put myself on a budget to curb my disastarous spending habits, but I couldn't help but snap up a few pairs (modelled above by my beautiful housemate Becky)

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