Archive for May, 2010

Ruby Rocks is here!

By Rochelle Symons in News, Womenswear on Monday 31st May, 2010

If you a regular visitor to the site, you will have noticed a new addition to our fantastic brands selection, Ruby Rocks the range joins our other great brands that include Mischa Barton, By Caprice, From Somewhere, Diamond Boutique, Cherokee and of course, F&F.

Ruby Rocks is a new label, who describe themselves as feminine but with a street edge. It’s a fun brand with pieces that combine a feminine and urban balance. They use strong graphics and bold colours, so you wont be blending into the background!

Ruby Rocks have some great summery pieces that are both colourful and floaty! We love these two lovely dresses, the first is floral wrap dress, and the other is a lovely spotted dress.

They also have a range of kaftans that are pretty as a peach! Kaftans are great at hiding a multitude of sins, and also for slipping on over a bikini. Versatile and beautiful, every woman should own one! The first one here is a Ruby Rocks kaftan dress, and the second is a Ruby Rocks sequined kaftan.

The line also has the one of this summer’s must have pieces, the maxi dress!

What do you think of the new line? Which is your favourite item? Let us know in the comments.

Friday Steals – It’s a Price Blitz

By Rochelle Symons in Friday Steals on Friday 28th May, 2010

Our price blitz is now live on the site, which means you can get selected items for up to 50% off!

There are some great bargains to be had, so have a look around the site and pick up some key pieces for this summer! It’s also a bank holiday weekend, so go on, treat yourself!

Here are some of our favourite sale items….

For the ladies we have this F&F dress coat that’s been reduced to £12.50, an F&F striped t-shirt dress reduced to £6 and an F&F collection waterfall jacket for £13.50

And you don’t have to feel guilty about buying loads of goodies for yourself, you can also buy some showstoppers for the men! The F&F checked shirt is reduced to just £7, and this Gola hooded tracksuit top is just £12.50

We couldn’t resist including this Disney printed top that’s only £4.20 in the sale. We think it’s perfect for the little princess in your life!

There are loads of other bargains on site, to find them, just click the big yellow sign on the Clothing at Tesco site.

Let us know what you get in the comments! Have a great Bank holiday weekend everyone!

Clothing at Tesco Loves… Beauty and the Dirt

By Rochelle Symons in Clothing at Tesco loves on Friday 28th May, 2010

Are you into fashion, beauty, eating out, celeb gossip, travel, food and entertainment? Well then, we have the blog for you! Beauty and the Dirt is hosted by the very glamorous Mimi, who gives you the inside scoop on anything and everything you need to know.

The blog was started many moons ago by Krista Madden, a lady with more than 20 years experience in the fashion and beauty industry. She is quite the entrepreneur, and has several things to boast about, not least of all Beauty and the Dirt.

They also review products, have star sign information and mimi tv. So if you need a quick fix during your lunch break, you will be hard pressed to find a more thorough source of information! You can also follow them on twitter if you like your information hits in short sharp bursts.

Some posts to wet your appetite:

Celebrity – 50 Cent’s shocking weight loss

Fashion – Clothing round up at the Sex and the City premiere in New York

Beauty – Tips on how to style flowers into your hair (in honour of Chelsea Flower Week)

Take a look and let us know what you think…

If you think there is a blog we should know about, let us know in the comments and we will be sure to check it out!

Family adventure this Bank Holiday!

By Rochelle Symons in News on Wednesday 26th May, 2010

With all the sunshine, and a bank holiday looming, we have been thinking about getting out for some family fun! We wanted to share with you some of our top picks from around the country to give you some inspiration for the long weekend. If you have any plans or tips on where to go we would love to know!

This bank holiday weekend is part of National Family Week, so to celebrate on Monday, they’re hosting picnics all over the UK, so if you feel like a picnic in the park with a whole bunch of other families, take a look at the website and find an event near you.

If you’re quite an active family, who love to bond over outdoor activities, then an adventure course is just the thing for you! Located all over the country, these courses offer a great adventure for kids and adults. Check out this site for some outdoor activities that they offer… simulated parachute jumps, zip lines, climbing walls, abseiling, they have the lot!

If you are up in Manchester, you can wander down to Heaton Park to take advantage of the traditional family fun fair they have on until Sunday the 6th of June. The kids will be able to run riot!

But we are sure that no matter what you end up doing, you will have a great weekend spent with family!

A/W 2010 Press Event

By Ken Synnott in Behind the scenes, News on Tuesday 25th May, 2010

Last week we had our Autumn/Winter 2010 press event at Victoria House in Bloomsbury. You may have seen us tweeting from the event to keep you up to date on all the days’ goings on.  Here is just a selection of what some of the fashionista’s who attended thought…

So what are they raving about? Ok go on … here is a sneak peak of the new collection you have to look forward to later this year..

The new range has two main inspirations the ‘bedouin’ collection that includes a whole host of chunky knits and winter wear. Then the ‘libertine’ range, think traditional British meets military, with structured shoulders and bold detailing. We also previewed the A/W installment of the F&F Couture collection, which we are sure you’re going to love!

You can’t buy them yet, but keep checking back and we will update the blog with all the new season collection information.

What do you think of our A/W range? Check out what Sherin of Hi Fashion and Fashion Foie Gras had to say about it..

Boys, boys, boys!

By Rochelle Symons in Childrenswear on Monday 24th May, 2010

We know that as ladies, we love looking after (should we say dressing) the men in our lives. From boyfriends and husbands to our little boys, we love making our men look great. So today, we have picked out some of our favourite pieces from our boys’ clothing range.

We think this outfit is great for a family day out, it’s super stylish yet smart enough to keep grandma happy! Stand back Maddox Jolie-Pitt there is a new kid in town.

Cherokee cardigan , Cherokee cargo shorts, F&F canvas deck shoe

Below is a more casual look, for when he is off ‘playing out’ with his mates. These check shorts are really on trend, look no further than teen heart throb Justin Bieber for some celebrity inspiration!

Items: Cherokee hooded mac, Cherokee checked combat shorts, F&F  canvas shoes, Timex time teacher watch

What do you think of these two looks? Remember we have 25% off all our holiday shop clothes until midnight on Wednesday, which has a wide range of boy’s clothes for summer so don’t miss out!

Sex and the City Style

By Rochelle Symons in Get the look, Womenswear on Thursday 20th May, 2010

Soon, fashionista’s everywhere will be rejoicing as Sex and the City returns to the big screen for the second time. Everyone has seen the trailer, the glimpses of Aiden, the problems with Big…and we can’t wait to see it!

This time it’s set in Abu Dhabi, where the girls escape for a week of fun and games. The desert looks fabulous, and so do the girls. Let’s be honest, that’s one of the main reasons why everyone is excited to see it …the fashion!

In honour of the movie, and to keep everyone looking fabulous without breaking the bank, we have picked out a dress we think would suit each of the girls! What do you think?

For Carrie, we chose this tie-dyed belted dress. She looks great with a fitted waist, and with her tan and long hair, this colour is spot on! Throw on a pair of killer heels, and you’re good to go! If there is one thing we have learned from Carrie, it’s that any item can be transformed with the right accessories!

F&F Tie-dyed belted dress

For Miranda, we chose this gorgeous draped orange dress. We know she loves to wear looser garments, and this colour will work well with her paler skin tone. She wears a similar dress in the film trailer.

F&F embellished dress

We know Charlotte is seen as the conservative and girlie one, so we have chosen a floral, feminine cut dress for her.

F&F printed bandeau dress

Last, but not least, we have the man-eater, Samantha. This fitted dress is perfect for Samantha, as she loves to show off her figure. Finish with a pair of killer stilettos, and you are ready to conquer anything!

F&F printed one-shoulder dress

Will you be going to watch the film when it hits the cinema next week? Check out our range of New York inspired range

F&F Trend is here!

By Rochelle Symons in News, Womenswear on Wednesday 19th May, 2010

In case you haven’t seen it already, our new range F&F Trend has launched this week!

Our exciting new range is aimed at fashion forward women in their 20’s, it is heavily influenced by celebrity style and the latest summer trends. The range is available in sizes 6-18 and you can buy it online now, it will also be available in some of our larger Tesco stores.

Highlights from the range include the colourful statement dresses, and the wide range of printed tulip skirts. The range is full of bright colours and prints, bring on the summer!

The collection will be updated regularly, keeping up to speed with the latest trends. So make sure you keep a close eye on the site for all the new products.

Here are some of our favourite pieces:

F&F floral print ra ra dress, F&F floral print shift dress, F&F animal print dress

F&F gladiator sandals, F&F cuffed sandals

Feel free to browse the F&F Trend range online, and remember to check back regularly, as new items are going to be added!

What do you think of our new range? Let us know below, or you can also contact us via our Twitter and Facebook pages.

25% off our holiday shop

By Rochelle Symons in News on Tuesday 18th May, 2010

Yeah, the sun is here and it is about time to! We love that the sun is out, as we can finally put on our summer dresses and sandals and bare those sun starved legs. No more daydreaming of summer, it is finally here!

So to celebrate all things summer holidays we are giving you 25% off at our Holiday Shop from tomorrow lunchtime for one week! We have 25% off all our womenswear, menswear and childrenswear so no one misses out. If your quick enough you will also be able to get free delivery, all you need to do is enter this code at the checkout: XX-FBHOLIDAY

But remember you can only get free delivery until midnight on Sunday 23rd May.

Items: Black swimsuit, hooded beach poncho, bandeau dress, boys england shorts, girls two piece bikini, F&F straw basket, girls floral dress, men’s cargo shorts, animal print bikini top

What items do you need to get for your summer holiday?

Wedding Fashion

By Rochelle Symons in Get the look, Womenswear on Monday 17th May, 2010

Summer is here (well sort of), and wedding season is now truly upon us! We know how much of a difficult task it is to find the right dress for a wedding, whilst not wanting to upstage the bride. So we have put together a list of dresses that are perfect for summer weddings to give you some inspiration.

One of the main rules at a wedding is not to wear white, there are plenty of other colours to choose from! It is also best to steer clear of anything too sparkly for a day wedding, save the sparkles for the evening ‘do’.

Firstly, lets look at a day wedding. Here are two dresses, the first one is a bit more casual, but would look lovely dressed up with heels. The second dress is for a more formal wedding, both have quite graphic prints, and will dazzle in the sunshine!

F&F floral shift dress, F&F one shoulder dress

Another tip for weddings is only wear black for an evening wedding. This outfit comes from our True range, and includes a flattering top with a pencil skirt. Brighten it up with some bold jewellery or statement heels and you are good to go!

F&F True panelled top, F&F True pencil skirt

For evening weddings, we have picked two dresses. The first one is for a more formal event, while the second one can be dressed up or down, depending on your accessories.

F&F spot print puff ball dress, F&F tulip dress

Lastly, if your there all day straight through until the evening these two lovely dresses are perfect! Both in the hottest shade of the season – pastel. The cut is timeless, team with a blazer and hat for during the day, then take them off in the evening for the party.

F&F brocade dress, F&F lantern dress

Are you off to a wedding this year? What will you be wearing?