Nicole's Blog

Nicole is director of fashion boutique, Brittique.com offering the latest high fashion, shoes and accessories from the best British designers. Current designers include Amanda Wakeley, Maria Grachvogel, Aimee McWilliams and Nicole de Main.

Nicole shops for shoes most. They're her ultimate weakness and whenever she's having a bad day buying shoes makes it all pale into insignificance. Her favourite online stores are Net-a-porter.com, MyTights.com and Ocado.com.

If You Buy One Thing For A/W...

Published on Friday 11th July 2008

Make it a pair of oversized “man pants”. Think Sarah Jessica Parker aka Carrie Bradshaw in Sex AndThe City. Worn high at the waist and high on the ankle, this is the shape of winter.

Carrie’s trousers were from YSL (naturally). If you’re budget doesn’t allow for £1,000 trousers there are cheaper options out there. Just look for a high waist and preferably tapered at the ankle which will make it easier to roll.

Here are a few ideas: Louise Amstrup in beige and blue silk, also from Nicola de Main in black and Peter Jensen in navy.

However the best place to get the new season trousers is from your other half’s wardrobe.

If you’re lucky enough, find a pair of his trousers and play around. Pull them up high on the waist, overlap the fly and waist band and secure with a skinny patent leather belt. Then roll up the hem to swing around your ankle. Teamed with a fitted top, slouchy cardigan and ankle boots; a look to see you through the season.

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New Baby, New Wardrobe...

Wednesday 30th April 2008

I’m back to work now after a long break. Well it's been kind of a break; I’ve been working away in the background as and when my new little man (baby Ralf, born 11 February) allows me. With my baby came a change in body shape. I've had to kiss goodbye to my...

Heads Up On Autumn / Winter Trends...

Thursday 7th February 2008

Unless you work in the world of fashion you’re still thinking about your current winter wardrobe. But the fashion season kicked off last week with the Mecedes-Benz New York Fashion Week so with some careful buying now you could still pick up some key autumn/winter 08 trends in the sales. Whilst it’s too...

A Life Of Perfect Imbalance

Thursday 17th January 2008

As women we’re really good at something – beating ourselves up about not being perfect. We feel successful when all the cards line up and things fall into place – when things are balanced. But honestly, how often does that happen? So we end up beating ourselves up over events that are generally...

Dressing The Bump...

Wednesday 5th December 2007

I can’t remember the last time I actually went to a shop and tried something on. All my shopping is done exclusively online. The time saving and convenience makes up for the shipping charge and the occasional return. Now that I’m 30 weeks pregnant, I can’t fathom actually walking along a busy High...

What will we be wearing next Spring? Round up of the SS08 trends.

Wednesday 31st October 2007

The hysteria surrounding each season’s fashion week has now died down and the question you’re asking is what will I be wearing? The shift in trends from this winter through to summer was subtle with basic elements such as colour, high waists staying the same, and a continuing push towards elegance. But of...

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