Archive for April, 2011

Style your Honeymoon!

By Ken Synnott in Get the look, Trends on Thursday 28th April, 2011

With the whole nation under the grip of Royal Wedding fever, it’s easy to forget that Will and Kate aren’t the only couple tying the knot this year, and your very own might be just around the corner! You’ve gone through all the sleepless nights, endless lists, dress dilemmas, and last minute nerves – all in preparation for your big day.

So no one can blame you for wanting a spot of R&R once all of the “I do’s” have been said, you deserve it after all! However, it’s all too easy to forget about the honeymoon details, including the all-important honeymoon wardrobe. But fear not as F&F have you covered, and we’ve got some great options whatever you decide to do on your special getaway! Be sure to check out our top picks below…

City

City

F&F Leopard Print Kaftan – £12, F&F Turn Up Chinos – £16

Beach

Beach

F&F Stripe Tankini Top – £8, F&F Stripe Bikini Boy Short Briefs – £6

Evening

Evening

Amys of Paris Embellished Strap Maxi Dress – £38, F&F Flat Gladiator Sandals – £10

What To Wear: Royal Wedding Special

By Ken Synnott in Get the look, Trends on Wednesday 27th April, 2011

There’s only three days until Will and Kate’s big day, and it seems like the nation has been well and truly hit with Royal Wedding fever! Everywhere you go, it seems to be the big subject on everyone’s lips – and who can blame them, it’s set to be the celebration of the year!

It’s expected that millions will tune into the festivities this Friday, so however you might be celebrating, be sure that you have the perfect outfit to match. And as it’s shaping up to be a traditionally British affair, we’ve got a gorgeous selection of party wear in Red, White, and Blue, so there’s really no excuse not to dress up for the big day!

Red

Amys of Paris Flower Brooch Dress – £35, F&F Limited Edition Dress – £28

White

F&F Fit And Flare Dress – £16, F&F Limited Edition Drop Waist Shift Dress – £18

Blue

F&F Limited Edition Knotted Tulip Jersey Dress – £16, Angel Eye Frill Front Dress – £30

And if you’re feeling a bit cheeky, why not check out our fun Union Jack print shorts!

Union Jack Shorts

F&F Union Jack Shorts – £3

Clothing at Tesco loves… Sitting Pretty

By Rochelle Symons in Clothing at Tesco loves on Friday 22nd April, 2011

Sitting Pretty

This week, we’ve been reading Sitting Pretty, a great style blog written by fashion student Claire, which we discovered when she wrote this great feature on our very own range!

We couldn’t help but notice that Claire has a brilliant eye for styling outfits, and she can effortlessly pull off all of this season’s hottest new trends – including prints, patterns, and pleats! She likes nothing more than to have a bit of a vintage rummage (don’t we all?!), and we’ve completely fallen for this fab everyday outfit which features a few of her vintage finds.

Claire also happens to be a creative at heart, and we were all really impressed by some of her work. Be sure to check out Inside Out, a styling project by her that was inspired by 1950’s American glamour.

If you’re on Twitter, don’t forget to follow her too.

Have a great weekend!

Introducing our New ‘Fashion for Living’ Ad!

By Ken Synnott in News, Trends on Thursday 21st April, 2011

Have you spotted our latest ad?

Our new F&F ‘Fashion for Living’ advert made its way onto screens across the country yesterday, and it is packed full of sizzling inspiration for the upcoming season!

Filmed on location in sunny Cape Town, it features a series of gorgeous outfits designed to complement all aspects of your daily life – from laidback looks to statement styles – all of which are perfect for that summer soiree! So if you haven’t tuned in yet, be sure to click play on the video above…

You can also shop the looks in the ad by clicking here, and with our new Free Returns service, there’s no excuse for not treating yourself to a Spring/Summer wardrobe refresh!

To launch our gorgeous new collection of key summer pieces, we’ve created a brand new advert which you can catch on television from today! We know that these days women are expected to be everything to everyone – wife, mother, best friend, colleague – and so we’ve put together a range of wardrobe essentials that you can build into your look and adapt to any role this summer.

Below is a selection of looks, showing you just how easy it is to stay stylish whatever life throws at you – after all, looking good shouldn’t get in the way of living your life!

Working Woman


F&F Rose Print Shift Dress £18.00 F&F Crop Cardigan £8.00 F&F Contast Stitch Court Shoe £18.00 F&F Single Breasted Jacket £35 F&F Limited Edition Drop Waist Shift Dress £18.00 F&F Double Pockets Across The Body Bag £10.00

Working Woman

Wow your way to the top with a little help from these gorgeous shift dresses, perfect for keeping cool at work this season. A simple shift dress is a classic, sophisticated staple that is really easy to wear, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring! Try a bold print or a splash of colour, add statement accessories, or cover up with a jacket or cardigan to make this look your own.

Summer Daze


F&F Square Neck Top £14.00 F&F Square Neck Top £14.00 Iconeyewear Side Cut-Out Oversized Sunglasses £10.00 F&F Palm Basket Weave Ballerina Pump £10.00 F&F Broderie Shorts £10.00 F&F Plaited Belt  5.00 F&F Rope Flat Sandals £8.00 F&F Rope Flat Sandals £8.00 F&F Floral Print Tea Dress £16.00 F&F Floral Print Tea Dress £16.00

Summer Daze

Picnics in the park, daytrips to the beach, a weekend getaway – whatever you have planned this summer, these simple pieces will keep you looking cool and collected, without breaking the bank. Floral prints are a really easy way to brighten up your look for summer, teamed with a pair of sandals and some glamorous shades.

Mum's the Word


F&F Tie Front Top £8.00 F&F Tie Front Top £8.00 F&F Light Wash Jeans £16 F&F Light Wash Jeans £16 F&F Vintage Floral Slip On Pumps £6.00 F&F Vintage Floral Slip On Pumps £6.00 F&F Jersey Maxi Dress £12.50 F&F Large Square Diamante And Stud Detail Sunglasses £7.00 F&F Peep Toe Espadrille Wedges £10.00

Mum’s the Word

With the long summer holidays, it’s a great excuse to spend some time having fun with the kids. Busy mums can still look fabulous by freshening their denim with a lighter wash and adding brightly coloured basics. A jersey maxi dress is glamorous but still really easy to wear, casual enough even for the school run!

Fun in the Sun


F&F Ditsy Print Jumpsuit £20.00 TIA By Made Pendeza Earrings £6.00 TIA By Made Hammered Brass Ring £6.00 F&F Sandal Clogs £20.00 F&F Sandal Clogs £20.00 F&F High T-Bar Platform Heels £18.00 F&F Envelope Clutch £8.00 TIA By Made Mapeni Necklace £25.00 F&F Floral Tea £16.00 F&F Floral Tea £16.00

Fun in the Sun

Long summer evenings are perfect for drinks with the girls or a romantic al fresco dinner with that special someone. Dress up these gorgeous florals with statement accessories and killer heels for some sunny, laidback glamour.

If you haven’t seen it yet, head to our website to watch the ad and shop all the looks!

Free Returns!

By Rochelle Symons in News on Tuesday 19th April, 2011

Free Returns

We recently heard that it’s a woman’s prerogative to change her mind, so we’ve decided to introduce free no hassle returns on all online orders!

Returning any unwanted items couldn’t be easier, and you can do so by either returning your items to your nearest Tesco Superstore or Extra with a clothing department, or by resealing and sending any items back to us in the original packaging along with the order summary. What’s more, the postage costs are completely free!

You can return items up to 28 days after receiving your order, so now there’s no excuse not to build that perfect summer wardrobe!

For full details on our refund policy and the returns process, please click here.

Stripes Ahoy! Work the Nautical Trend

By Ken Synnott in Get the look, Trends on Monday 18th April, 2011

We’re setting off upon the high seas of fashion to bring you the lowdown on this season’s nautical trend! Gorgeous stripes and spots, rich navy blue and flashes of cherry red have been spotted on all sorts of celebrities, and it’s a really great look for Spring.

Katy Perry
F&F Slingback Espadrille Wedges £10.00 F&F Slingback Espadrille Wedges £10.00 Brave Soul Striped Jersey Maxi Dress £14.00 Brave Soul Striped Jersey Maxi Dress £14.00

Pop Princess Katy Perry goes all out with this strikingly stripey maxi dress! Catch her style by adding this right-on-trend pair of red Espadrille Wedges to this simple Striped Vest Maxi for a look that’s glam but easy to wear.

Dianna Agron
F&F Stripey Knitted Jumper £16.00 F&F Limited Edition High Waisted Shorts £14.00

Glee star Dianna Agron swaps her cheerleader’s outfit for this oversized tee and shorts combo, creating a sleek, tailored look. Team these High Waisted Shorts with a casual jumper for a fun, everyday look.

Geri Halliwell
F&F Stripe Bikini Top £7.00 F&F Stripe Bikini Briefs £5.00 F&F Basic Spotted Flip Flop £2.00

Geri Halliwell looks toned and fabulous in this nautical-inspired bikini. We have a very similar number, with a flattering Halter Neck Top in a bust-enhancing stripy pattern, with separate Briefs so you can mix and match to fit your size perfectly. Add these bargain Flip Flops and hit the beach!

We’ve pulled together a treasure map of nautical buys to help you set sail – you can browse the look here on our website. And remember, there’s still time to exchange your Clubcard vouchers and double your money, so there’s no excuse not to make a splash!

Clothing at Tesco loves… Baby Genie

By Ken Synnott in Clothing at Tesco loves on Friday 15th April, 2011

Parenting wisdom from Baby Genie

The end of the working week is here once again, and we’re all geared up to enjoy the last Friday before two bank holidays! This week, we’ve been reading Catherine’s brilliant Baby Genie blog, all about her adventures with her husband and son.

Her lovely, friendly tone makes for a really easy to read blog, and she talks about all sorts of parenting issues, from picking primary schools to finding child-friendly restaurants and the dreaded realms of potty training! Baby Genie also offers useful, honest product reviews of a whole manner of baby and kid’s products – Catherine’s favourite and highest-rated picks are rewarded with the “Baby Genie Loves” stamp.

There’s even some displays of creative genius – check out these adorable Easter baskets and this fearsome clay dinosaur! All in all, it’s a great blog for any mums with toddlers looking for some advice and ideas from someone who knows what it’s really like.

You can also follow Catherine on Twitter.

Happy Friday! x

£2 off Character Clothing

By Rochelle Symons in Bank Holiday deals, Childrenswear, Offers on Tuesday 12th April, 2011

To help you prepare for some summer holiday fun with the kids, we’ve got a great deal on these brilliant character costumes from Clothing at Tesco! Everyone loves a bit of dressing up, so we’re offering £2 off a selection of great outfits – perfect for fancy dress parties and rainy afternoons stuck inside.

Dress Up Costumes for Girls
Disney Princess Cinderella Dressing Up Outfit Disney Alice in Wonderland Dress Up Costume Barbie Fairy Dress Up Costume

For every little girl who dreams of being a Princess, this adorable Cinderella costume will certainly make her feel like royalty, and at just £8, it will be a lot less expensive than a ticket to the Royal wedding! You could also jump down the rabbit hole with this cute Alice in Wonderland outfit, or spread some magic in a lovely Barbie Fairy set, both only £10.

Dress Up Costumes for Boys
Disney Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Costume Mr Bump Dress Up Costume Top Gear The Stig Dress Up Costume

Little boys can play at being a spaceman with this great Buzz Lightyear costume – it even comes with a mask, and will only set you back £10! This fun Mr Bump suit is brilliant for costume parties at just £8, and if any of the big kids in your life are Top Gear fans, how about your very own mini Stig for £13?!

Snap them up from April 4th-25th!

How to Wear the New Flare

By Ken Synnott in Get the look, Trends on Monday 11th April, 2011

Work your flair for fashion with one of this season’s key trends – flares! They’ve been seen all over the catwalks and are set to be a big hit in spring and summer thanks to their leg-lengthening loveliness. There’s a flare for every shape and style, whether you want to keep it simple with a subtle bootcut or go the whole way and embrace this retro 70s trend.

The great thing is that this trend is really easy to wear, and can take you right through from dropping the kids at school to cocktails with the girls on a Friday night. We’ve put together some looks to show you just how simple it can be to stay stylish without spending a fortune!

Flare for Fashion - Everyday and Workwear Looks


F&F Kick Flare Jeans Brave Soul Frill Arm Vest Top F&F Basket Weave Ballerina Pumps F&F Chunky Knit Cardigan Tia by Made Tunda Pendant F&F Sheered Waist Floral Print Top F&F Pinstripe Trousers F&F Pinstripe Trousers F&F Slouch Shoulder Bag F&F Sensitive Sole Leather Upper Court Shoes Missy in Love Ruffle Front Jacket

Everyday Flare

For your day-to-day wardrobe, a great place to start is with a pair of these flared jeans. They can be worn with anything, and the flared bottoms will balance out your hips, giving you a great silhouette. Team with this simple vest top, a chunky knit cardigan and a pair of cute ballerina pumps, adding a splash of colour with this statement pendant.

Working Flare

At work, keep things simple with these gently flared pinstripe trousers, and work the 70s trend with this light, floral top. Add this structured jacket and a pair of court shoes to keep the look professional, not forgetting the must-have shoulder bag!

Flare For Fashion - Evening and Weekend Looks

F&F Limited Edition Crochet Front Strappy Cami F&F Patent Kitten Heel Court Shoes F&F Belted Parka JAcket F&F Envelope Clutch F&F Crepe Flare Trousers F&F Skinny Flare Jeans Missy in Love Hammered Silk Blouse F&F Multi Stitch Biker Jacket F&F Studded Gladiator Sandals Iconeyewear Classic Retro Sunglasses

Evening Flare

This trend works brilliantly for a sleek, sophisticated evening look that is comfortable as well as stylish! Add a pair of patent court shoes to these white flared trousers for a leg-lengthening effect, and wear with a simple strappy cami, a cropped jacket and a glam clutch bag.

Weekend Flare

For everything from shopping trips to family lunch, this laidback flare look is great for the weekend. A pair of skinny flare jeans looks great with these studded gladiator sandals, a cute silk blouse and a stylish biker jacket. Add a pair of retro sunglasses for effortless cool, whatever the weather.