April 2008

Indulge yourself with the latest Fayreform range.

Here at Istylista we are always looking for clothes that will shape and flatter our gorgeous shapes. To look great we have got to start with the foundations! Read more...

Skimpy swimwear is out... the 50’s are back!

We’re loving the latest Mamamaria swimwear range from Holland (do they have any beaches?). The range is suitable for all sizes and ages and the inspiration is definitely coming from the 50s. You can picture Marilyn Monroe and her fabulous curves adorning one of these back in the day. Read more...

Gemma Atkinson Ultimo D-G Range

Check out this fabulous range for the larger lady. Read more...

The Trilogy Starts Here With No More Denim Dilemmas!

The uber cool Trilogy denim store in London has a truly unique ambience. Read more...

Do Killer Heels Kill The Look?

Hi Chantelle I’m really liking the look that’s in at the moment with the thigh skimming mini dresses as I do have quite long legs but whenever I see people wearing them or advertised in magazines there are always worn with some sort of killer heel ... I’m 5’9 in height so heels would just make me look like a giraffe! Is there another shoe alternative that I can turn to that would still suit the look or should I just quit being paronoid about height and make a move for the heels!?! Read more...

Designer Sale UK - Summer Sample Sale

You are invited to DSUK’s first summer Sample Sale. Offering over 100 big name and emerging designer’s samples and excess stock at 60-90% off retail, with labels including Chloe, Yohji Yamamoto, Vivienne Westwood, as well as coveted labels Iggi, Nigel Hall, Camilla Staerk, Sophia Swire, Thread and Miki Fukai, all selling past and in season stocks why shop retail ever again. Read more...

Catty Couture by Mel B

I think we all know Mel B best for strutting her stuff in wild animal print creations. Read more...

Kate Moss Tea Dresses

Official definition of a Tea Dress = A tea dress is what you wear to take tea. Others say it’s just a dress that goes on easily for tea or dinner. Read more...

Add some hot Latino flair into your beach wardrobe in 2008!

In eager anticipation of Summer we’re going to feature some of the hottest finds for the summer starting with a fantastic little ‘Bikini Boutique’ called Tica. The brand was established by 3 ladies who went to celebrate their 30ths in Brazil and found some inspiration on the trip. Read more...

Luxury Beachwear from StarBlu this SS08

We were so pleased to accidently stumble across StarBlu’s exciting new beachwear range, especially in time for Summer ... it better be a good one this year! Read more...

DUO’S SS08 SHOE COLLECTION IS COMING SOON

Duo Boots is one of my favourite boot brands simply because they that fit my calves and if you’re a fan of their boots then you’re going to love their new Spring-Summer shoe collection. Read more...

Fantastic tips for applying make up

This is an incredible statistic but it’s true according to Healthy Magazine who recently carried the research out. More than four in five women (81%) admit they don’t know how to apply their make-up and almost a third (30%) haven’t changed their make-up style in over a decade. Read more...

WARNING – Unhappy shoppers are prepared to pay more without even knowing!

I read a really interesting article just the other day all about how when we are sad we subconsciously lose control of our shopping habits and can actually pay over the odds for things, not to be confused with retail therapy which cheers us up when we are sad! Read more...

Passionata Perks Up With Naughty Showcase

Passionata commissioned David LaChapelle to launch their new sexy lingerie brand with the theme of the campaign being very much a love story between a woman and a horse; an ice sculpted one at that! The show expressed femininity, passion, love and danger through the seduction of burlesque dancing with short animated ‘bond-like’ films enhancing heavily the Passionata brand. Read more...

The beautiful Windsmoor coats for spring.

British Heritage label Windsmoor has produced a Limited Edition Collection of luxurious spring coats which will be available exclusively in selected House of Fraser stores and range from £99 to £259. Read more...