"Motel's a Cheaper Version of Mcqueen!" - Giles

Now run by creative director Sarah Burton, Alexander Mcqueen is renown for it's clean cut graphic print's and futuristic shapes. And now, you can get it too! www.MotelRocks.com is heating up, with a delicious range that's giving us deja vu. The design's spookily similar to our catwalk cravings... so why fork it when you can fake it?

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The Top of the High-Street: Fur Coats

We can't help but fall in love with winter. The choice of clothing is divine, and we have a huge crush on the fur coat. So we thought we would add a few from the high-street which have our jaws...dropping.
                    Chanel It

www.missselfridge.com, £90

Peacoat

www.topshop.com, £80

Camel Coat

Primark, £49

Big Collar

www.bargaincrazy.com, £29.99

                                       Classic Cut

www.boohoo.com, £60

                                                     

                                  

Get Gorgeous: 40's Wave's

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Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner, before applying hair mousse

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Blow dry hair using a round brush

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Once hair is dry use hot curler to creater barrell curls. wrap hair spirally around the barrell of the hot curler from the bottom up.

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Once curls are in spray hair with hair spray.

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Brush curls out with paddle brush for smaller waves. For larger waves comb out with wide tooth comb

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Add a little extra spray for extra hold

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To get the classic look like Mila add the feather pin to keep one side slicked back

Fashionista's take a break to remember one of its greats. Alexander McQueen

Fashionista’s and celebrities took time away from London Fashion Week to pay their respects to the memory of Alexander McQueen.

Sarah Jessica Parker, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Anna Wintour, Dapne Guinness and Stella McCartney were among those paying homage to the late designer.

Sarah Jessica Parker looked emotional outside St Pauls Cathedral in London, where the service was held today.  

McQueen tragically took his own life in February this year.

Rest in Peace. []

Blake Lively: Fashion's Golden Girl

We fell in love with Blake in the fall of 2007, as her alter ego Serena Van Der Woodsen, a rebel everyone inspired to be. Since then things have heated up dramatically for Blake, whisking her into Stardom and the eye of the paps lenses. We can't deny that her angelic bone structure, flamboyance of golden curls and endless legs had us hooked from the minute we saw her; and she's quite the lucky gal with her voluptuous sense of style. But her good fortune didn't end there, we also happen to have noticed her hottie of a boyfriend, Penn  Badgley, whom we would grab the chance at even looking at in the flesh. So, she's got it all and we can't help but feel a tiny bit envious.

Hey Blake! You've got a rather gorgeous Boyfriend, what's your idea of a Romantic night Out?

Blake: New York is so romantic. Rather than planning a night I just get lost in the city. The city romances me as much as a man.

Why don't you like talking about your boyfriend? We would!

Blake: If I were doing another job- like if I were a CEO or something- I wouldn't broadcast my relationship on the table, right? You separate the two. You've got to treat this like any other job- or you might go a little bit crazy!

Does media attention bother you?

B: It is rather unfortunate to be a victim of it, but the tabloid helps keep the show on everyone's lips. I find photoshoots quite hard because it's just you, and I feel like someones stripped me to the core. That's always difficult for someone like me who shy by nature.

There must be a good side! When were you last starstruck?

B: Penn and I were sitting at a table recently with Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour and Andre Leon Talley from Vogue. We were inches away from Donatella Versace and Jennifer Lopez. It was so surreal- a pinh myself moment.

But your a fashion legend too! How would you describe your style?

B: I don't really know! I love layering things. Autumn is always my favourite time of the year to get dressed. Ever since Topshop came to New York- it changed my life!

What Autumn trends are you excited about?

B: I really like the new craze for darker, studded and slashed things. I like things that are feminine but have an edge. Luella was my all time favourite.

Have you been able to keep any of Serena's outfits?

B: I'm guilty of going for a fitting for Serena and then going and buying the exact same outfit. It a problem for my bank account...

As you are Blake Lively. []

Primark Gets HOT!

We've all been there, it's a well known fact if we ever go in Primark we tend to get a bit...trapped? But who cares, with their new collection and the uber cool prices (yey) we will risk being suffocated along with 1000 other people in a square metre.

Left: Faux fur trapper, £5; Floral mix and max tunic, £10; Faux fur belted gillet, £17; Ribbed over the knee socks, £1.50; Knee-high zip boot, £18, Primark A/W 2010 Collection.

Right: Gamine pleat tunic, £15; Black tights, £3; Lace and leather driving gloves, £7; Imi stiletto, £10, Primark A/W/10 

Right: Parka jacket, £21; Military dress, £13; Woven metal buckle belt, £3; Punch out hiking boots, £20; Ribbed over the knee socks, £1.50, Primark A/W 2010 Collection

Right: Navy military cape, £25; Wet look legging, £7; Chunky cable arm warmers, £3; Grey over the knee socks, £2; Black lace ankle boots, £15, Primark A/W 2010 Collection 

 Snowflake jacket, £17; Jacquard roll neck, £17; Chunky knit snood, £4; Chunky knit arm warmers, £3; Jeans, £8; Faux shearing bag, £6 due; Ribbed over the knee socks, £1.50; Punch out hiking boots, £20, Primark A/W 2010 Collection 

Left: Rib hem aviator, £23 due; Tape crop jumper, £9; Twill combat skinny jeans, £12, Primark A/W 2010 Collection

OMG! An outfit for £25?

We were challenged to find a recession priced outfit, and not a plastic bag with head and arm holes cut out (yikes!). Well, we did just that...

The Gothic Essentials

www.rare.co.uk, £15

www.pricelessshoes.co.uk, £2.50

www.midnightbelle.co.uk, £4.95

www.asos.com, £2

Stylist Tip: The Timeless Beehive up-do is an vital hairstyle for this fall, so wear this bow hairband round the bun for extreme impact.

Hairstyles 2010

The 5 top looks for 2010. 

Stylist Tip: Bows are an easy way to make anybody stand out and can be made out of anything. So go down to your local textiles retailer and get a trimming of a material which you like the look off. Before you know it, you've got yourself a one off hair piece (unless someone else gets the same idea. SHH)

The Trends A/W/10

Minimalism

Tips for Minimalism:

- Avoid heavy jewellery pieces, go for small yet simple designs.

- Add a thin belt around the waist to define the silhouette.

- Go for tailored piece's to tie two of the top trends together.(Minimalism and boyish tailoring)

Shearling

Tip's for Shearling:

-Shearling Aviator Jacket's add a statement to any outfit.

- For an eccentric twist choose a coat that has a beige/cream outer shell and a darker lining inside.

-Contract nubbly, shearling coats with a high texture such as chiffon, lace and silk.

Opulence

Tip's for Opulence:

- Pile on multiple piece's for maximum effect.

- go for bare faced make-up and provocative loose (undone) hair.

- Rich gold and bronzes are the workable colours of Opulence.

Gothic 

Tip's for Gothic:

- Bare skin and an obtrusive colour add an air of sexy.

- Deep purple or Crimson lips add effect to this dark and mysterious look.

- Add drama by picking piece's with artful slash's in the design.

Boyish Tailoring

Tip's for Boyish Tailoring:

- Turning in lapel's add's a relaxed vibe.

- Savile Row cut's make a triumphant return, so use them wisely.

- A patent clutch is a key accessory.

Grunge Knits

Tip's for Grunge Knit's:

- Team a chunky weave knit with a pair of faux-fur boots.

- Cable sweaters are an easy, comfortable item to wear whilst staying on trend.

- A youthful wrap will add texture to an outfit.

Plaid and Tweed's

Tip's for Plaid and Tweeds:

- A tweed beret makes an outfit workable T2T.

- Traditional fabrics are essential.

- A monochrome mini-skirt in plaid or tweed will be nicely offset by a crisp, white shirt.

Land-girl

Tip's for Land-girl:

- Think Wartime, rural idyll for inspiration.

- Mini trend: Military Coat.

- Buckle's, especially on boot's, will give a Land-girl effect.

Scarlet

Tip's for Scarlet:

- Go for smouldering, dark eye make-up to balance the bold, red items.

- Use it head to toe for ultimate impact.

- Contrast different materials such as lace and fur.

Black Leather

Tip's for Black Leather:

- Think feminine when choosing a piece in Black leather.

- Take the edge of with some texture such as a faux fur jacket.

- Printed leather can add an eccentric twist.

Long and Lean

Tip's for long and lean:

- The longer the item the better!

- A slouchy sweatshirt with a sumptuous silk skirt is highly chic.

- Team wedges with an evening maxi.

Psychedelic

Tip's for Psychedelic:

- Bold prints clashed together add a bohemian traveller effect.

- Try to focus one one colour scheme.

- Contrast different shapes.

Hot! Mini Trend.

Leopard Print

It tarnished the runway and made it's appearance in many celebrities wardrobes, this small mini trend is taking us by a storm. The interesting thing about it is that though seemingly popular, leopard print's were rare on A/W/10 runway's, but even so watch out for new take on this print!