Archive for May, 2009

Steve Madden Gladiators £99 Oli.co.uk

Red Herring Gladiators £32 Debenhams.co.uk

Faux suede Gladiators £28 Promod.co.uk

Spot the difference, credit crunchers!

Despite being just a little bit in love with Matthew Williamson, I managed to avoid the mayhem of his H&M collection. I have quite a few bits and bobs from his Butterfly for Debenhams range from a few years back before it became all sequins and combats (kaftans, swimwear, a gorgeous green leather bag) and I thought they were as nice as the more expensive H&M pieces, which was enough to keep me away, especially when the dress I did like was £99 (I saw it, in my size, this weekend, and managed to resist).

But then I saw the high Summer collection, which goes on sale on Thursday. This is what I love about his stuff. Great beachwear, gorgeous prints, and great use of colour. The wrap dress is almost enough for me to queue up early morning with all the other fans.

Almost.

Girls Aloud. False eyelashes. Girls Aloud false eyelashes. Brilliant.

Rumour has it the girls got through 145 pairs of falsies on their last tour, so this collaboration with Eylure was a match made in heaven. Of course, Girls Aloud are not exactly known for their minimalist, pared down style, so it won’t surprise you that even the most ‘natural’ lashes are pretty over the top.

Since I knew everyone else would go for Cheryl’s, I decided to give Nicola’s lashes a go. They’re quite fine and natural in the centre, but soon graduate into super-dramatic wings at the sides. Obviously, I had to finish the look with a side parting and pale lips. If you’re going to do 60s, you may as well go all out.

I have to admit, I love them. I really didn’t want to, but Eylure have always made reliably dramatic lashes at a good price (these are just under a fiver at Superdrug) and adding Girls Alound into the mix is no bad thing. Sarah’s next, perhaps?