MARKS AND SPENCER A/W 2012

For many years Marks and Spencer was the high Street benchmark for whether the economy was doing well.  You were once not too shabily dressed if you bought your clothes from M&S, but can the same still be said.

With so much competition on the high street for our disposable income, does Marks and Spencer still have it when it comes to fashion ?
         

            

              

            

                 

HAL DAVID

One of the greatest songwriting lyricist of our time Hal David, has died at the age of 91.

He collaborated with Burt Bacharach to write the song book of our lives.  The partnership of David/Bacharach wrote for singing legends Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, The Carpenters, Tom Jones to name but a few.

Hits of David and Bacharach

Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head, BJ Thomas

Close To You - The Carpenters

Alfie - Cilla Black

What's New Pussycat? - Tom Jones

Walk On By, I Say a Little Prayer, Do You Know The Way To San Jose - Dionne Warwick

Twenty-Four Hours From Tulsa, Gene Pitney

(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me, Sandie Shaw

 
 
Hal David







Hal David with Burt

Song lyrics ; Walk on by

If you see me walkin' down the street And I start to cry, each time we meet Walk on by, walk on by Make believe that you don't see the tears Just let me grieve in private 'Cos each time that I see you, I break down and cry Walk on by, walk on by, just walk on by Oh, 'cause I just can't get over losin' you And if I seem broken and blue Walk on by, walk on by Foolish pride is all that I have left So let me hide the tears and all the sadness That you gave me when you said, "Goodbye" Walk on by, walk on by Walk on by, just walk on by Walk on by, walk on by Foolish pride is all that I have left So let me hide the tears and all the sadness That you gave me when you said, "Goodbye" And walked on by, just walk on by Now you really gotta go so walk on by Now you really gotta go so walk on by Baby, leave me never see the tears I cry Baby, leave me never see the tears I cry Just walk on by Walk on

DESIGNER LACE

Lace has been trending for the last few seasons and Autumn/Winter 2012 is no exception.

Take a look at these designer offerings, here just in time for the winter party season.

Marc by Marc floral lace dress, £290

MSGM metallic lace top, £260

L'Agence lace pencil skirt, £400

Milly striped lace dress, £380

Moschino Cheap & Chic lace capri trousers, £350

DKNY lace tie waist dress, £295

DKNY lace shift dress, £280

Alice by Temperley lace trim blouse, £295

THE GREAT GATSBY

Miucci Prada has collaborated with the head of wardrobe Catherine Martin for Baz Luhrmann's upcoming
reworking of The Great Gatsby, The 20's classic written by Scott F Fitzgerald.

"I usually try not to literally reference periods in my work, because that's not the way I think," Prada told US Vogue. "But when I worked on the costumes, I realised how many pieces would become very Twenties with a little intervention and another point of view."

Prada has reworked 40 dresses from her archive.

The central characters famously played by Robert Redford/Mia Farrow on this outing will be played by
Leo Di capprio/Carey Mulligan.


 

 



 

MORE STUDDS AND SPIKES

I have just cruised Topshop in the lunch hour and came across a fashion company called theraggedpriest.com

If you like your look a little edgy or can't get enough of studs and spikes make a visit to Topshop or shop online at their website.

Studds and spikes are'nt just for Punks, they will add edge and interest to your look.

    

Shellshock Camo Jacket (Blue)

£70.00

Magnitude Denim Shirt

£40.00

   

Grenade Military Jacket

£75.00

   

Audrina Shirt

£38.00

 

Sabbath Biker Gilet

£120.00

   

Camelot Cardigan

£55.00

 

Lockhart Coat

£85.00

 

Gnasher Studded Clutch

£60.00

THE PENCIL SKIRT

The silhouette for A/W 2012 is sleek and pared down.  Enter an old classic the pencil skirt.  often worn with high heels and blouse, the 21st century way to wear your pencil skirt is with a sloppy joe sweater and ankle boots, this will give your look a modern twist.

Pencil skirts  no longer mean you can't run for the bus or have to take smaller steps to get from A to B, modern fabrics now allow enough stretch that moves with your body so movement is less restricted.

Pencil skirts for 2012 are peplumed to show off womanly curves or panels in contrast colours and fabrics that elongate and slim the body.

Here are some examples from dorothyperkins.co.uk