The Fashion Feed: Confessions of a Shopaholic Style Special

As Carrie Bradshaw is taking a short break from our screens Becky Bloomwood gave fashion fans a welcome reminder of just how good flashing the plastic can feel earlier this year in the film 'Confessions of a Shopaholic.' To celebrate the release of the film on DVD I've uploaded some scans from Oli magazine that offer a how-to on recreating 'Confessions couture' (using Oli products of course!). Oli have been mentioned in this blog several times and I love the fact that as well as offering me fabulous high street buys they also offer some fashion savvy editorial on all the important things going on in the fashion world. Simply click on the images to enlarge and read the editorial. Enjoy!

The Fashion Feed: My So-Called Closet

My So-Called Closet by BradshawsCloset featuring Dorothy Perkins

Anyone who watched the fabulous 'My So-Called Life' the first time in the early nineties will be over the moon to know that the 'Angela Chase' look is back in a big way this season and I'm already salivating over some of the gorgeous checkered styles I couldn't wear the first time around because I was too much of a chubby teen!


My favourite checkered item available online at the moment is this gorgeous checkered shirt dress by Fred Perry. It just looks like an over-sized shirt borrowed from the gorgeous Jordan Catalano belted around the middle. You can pick it up at ASOS for £79.25 and is one of those pieces you'll be comfortable wearing time and time again.


If you want to go a bit more flirty and feminine you can't go wrong with this oh-so Angela purple check dress from Dorothy Perkins. It only costs £35.00 and is great for recreating a summery school girl look. It's something you could easily pair with leggings, use as a pinafore dress or wear over a pair of jeans making it muchos versatile.


If you're going to go for a straightforward check shirt make sure it's a really good cut so you can wear it from years to come. I love this one by Wrangler which is currently on sale at Oli for £45.00. For the borrowed-from-my-boyfriend look buy it three sizes too big and wear it baggy or tie it around the middle for shape when you want it.

For full on so-called closet chic you need to finish your look with a pair of Doc Martens, a messenger style school bag and some kind of accessory with the peace sign on it (which Angela would have borrowed from Rayanne Graff more than likely!). When it gets cold cover your shoulders with a faded denim jacket for that left-over-80s look the characters seemed to love so much and you'll look like you've just stepped out of the show!


BONUS ACCESSORY: There was an episode where Angela dressed up for Halloween in some kooky 1950s glasses. If you're into freaky chic they'll be just up your alley and are available at low, low prices from most costume shops!

The Fashion Feed: Go Mad For Monochrome

Mono Mania by BradshawsCloset featuring Via Spiga heels & wedges

Style this season is developing a bit of a sixties swing, maybe at least in part due to the fabulous British film 'The Boat That Rocked' that is currently showing in cinemas. Whatever the reason for the retro twist when it comes to sixties chic you can't go wrong with the monochrome look so it's time to start looking at the world in a more black and white fashion.



Dress Spotting. This fabulous spotty dress is an absolute monochrome must-have. The shift shape and the round neckline makes it so sixties and the conservative skirt length makes it super-elegant. It is currently on sale at Oli for £60.00.



Tout Your Tote. If you're feeling a bit Saint Louise and haven't got the cash for a new handbag why not rent this gorgeous Betsey Johnson mono tote bag from Bag, Borrow or Steal. It will only cost you $12.00 per week and will give you the opportunity to tout some serious designer baggage about.


Pump It Up. Finish your mono look with this gorgeous pair of Chanel-esque quilted ballet pumps. You will be able to pair these little beauties with just about anything in your wardrobe and they'll only set you back a paltry £12.00 from Dorothy Perkins.

Pretty in Pink

Carrie was an expert at making pink hues work for her and why shouldn't we get a bit girly from time to time and go for the dolly bird look? It worked well for Barbie!

Start your look with a bold pink dress. This Jasper Garvida Cocktail Dress from Oli is just the job with it's capped sleeves and fitted shape it looks sexy without the need for showing off two much flesh. The flared skirt is perfect for disguising tummies or wide hips and it also brings a nice balance to the shape of your silhouette. The dress costs £70.00 so is definitely more of an investment piece, but the shape is timeless so you will be wearing this for years to come!

Keep it candy with these gorgeous muted pink shoes from Dorothy Perkins. The shade of these shoes is just adorable and the platform design will alleviate the strain the heel puts on your feet, providing some much-needed relief for those long nights out on the dance floor. The shoes cost just £35.00 and are vesatile enough to ensure you get your money's worth.

Accent all your plush pink hues with some white and cream accessories to keep things subtle. We love this braided white stud belt from American Eagle Outfitters. The soft braided leather makes it so Carrie Bradshaw and at just $29.50 it's an absolute bargain for your ever-expanding closet!