7 Days of Summer Style Challenge – Accessories

By laurahenshaw in 7 Days of Summer, Accessorizes on Friday 10th May, 2013

We love the 7 Days of Summer Challenge pics you’ve uploaded so far featuring stripes and floral prints. I’ve picked up plenty of style inspiration myself!

The theme of today’s style challenge is…accessories. I’m always amazed at how a statement necklace or floral scarf can completely transform a plain tee so I thought I’d show you how to easily accessorise this F&F Striped Pocket T-Shirt. Of course you don’t have to wear all of these accessories at the same time but adding one or two can give your look a stylish finishing touch. These accessories are on-trend for summer too!

F&F Gold Aviator Sunglasses, £5. F&F Embellished Denim Slouch Bag, £12.50. F&F Striped Pocket T-Shirt, £5. F&F Macramé Trim Straw Trilby Hat, £5. F&F Two Tone Expanding Strap Watch, £14.

If you’ve not had a go at our Style Challenge yet, there are still 4 days left – that’s 4 more chances to win a £75 voucher!

How to enter:

Facebook

Visit the 7 Days of Summer application and upload your photo. Full terms and conditions here.

Twitter

Follow @ClothingatTesco and tweet your photo along with the daily hashtag as featured on our Twitter account. Full terms and conditions here.

Pinterest

Follow F&F and create a Pinterest board with the daily challenge title as featured on our Pinterest page. Repin the competition pin and add your daily trend inspiration. Full terms and conditions here.

WIWT.com

Head to wiwt.com and upload your daily outfit photo, using the situation tag ‘F&F Seven Days of Summer Competition’. Full terms and conditions here.

Happy styling – Laura xxx

 


7 Days of Summer Style Challenge – Floral

By Gemma Conley-Smith in 7 Days of Summer on Thursday 9th May, 2013

So the theme for today’s instalment of our style challenge is FLORAL.  This is right up my street, as well, florals florals florals… I’m mad for them.  Floral prints are a bit of a staple every season (perennial flowers, you might say) but this year they’ve been huge.

Hundreds of F&F fans have been getting involved and putting themed outfits together for 7 days of summer.  Head over to WIWT and check out the entries so far! Today’s floral outfits have been ah-mazing.  (especially the girl in the wedding-esque dress with HUGE textural flowers… sigh) However, If you’ve never been a floral kinda gal, I’ve picked out a few unusual floral accessories which will hopefully encourage you to start small.  This summer, why not try a handbag or hat, or even a floral watch!

 

Bag – £12.5,   Hat – £5,   Watch - £12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’ve not had a go at our Style Challenge yet, there are still 5 days left – that’s 5 more chances to bag yourself £75!

Here are all the ways you can enter:

Facebook

Visit the 7 Days of Summer application and upload your photo. Full terms and conditions here.

Twitter

Follow @ClothingatTesco and tweet your photo along with the daily hashtag as featured on our Twitter account. Full terms and conditions here.

Pinterest

Follow F&F and create a Pinterest board with the daily challenge title as featured on our Pinterest page. Repin the competition pin and add your daily trend inspiration. Full terms and conditions here.

WIWT.com

Head to wiwt.com and upload your daily outfit photo, using the situation tag ‘F&F Seven Days of Summer Competition’. Full terms and conditions here.

We can’t wait to see the outfits F&F fans will be wearing: with accessories, 60s, pastels, embellishment and prints challenges over the next 5 days, summer has never looked so stylish!

Love,

Gemma


Striking Stripes!

By Hannah Thomas in 7 Days of Summer, Competitions on Wednesday 8th May, 2013

You may well have seen that today we launched our 7 Days of Summer competition across Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest to celebrate your eye for fashion!

Each day we’ll be focusing on a hot trend and asking you how you ‘rock it’. Today the trend in question is ‘Stripes’ …

I for one can get a little scared about wearing stripes due the accusation that they make you look bigger. However, you’re all proving that this is definitely some sort of myth because after taking a look at your pics that have been uploaded so far in the Facebook app gallery, you’re truly showing how you sport those stripes in style!

I’ve made a pact to purchase some ‘stripey’ items for my wardrobe and thought I’d share with you my top picks from the F&F website…

So, feeling inspired to enter? See below all the different that you can get involved!

How to enter:

Facebook

Visit the 7 Days of Summer application and upload your photo. Full terms and conditions here.

Twitter

Follow @ClothingatTesco and tweet your photo along with the daily hashtag as featured on our Twitter account. Full terms and conditions here.

Pinterest

Follow F&F and create a Pinterest board with the daily challenge title as featured on our Pinterest page. Repin the competition pin and add your daily trend inspiration. Full terms and conditions here.

WIWT.com

Head to wiwt.com and upload your daily outfit photo, using the situation tag ‘F&F Seven Days of Summer Competition’. Full terms and conditions here.


Win your summer read with your summer wardrobe!

By Gemma Conley-Smith in Competitions, Get the look on Tuesday 7th May, 2013

It’s no secret here at F&F HQ that I am an incurable bookworm. That’s why I am supremely excited about our current online promotion.  You see, the one thing I look forward to most in the summer, once I’ve got my warm weather wardrobe sorted, is relaxing with a cracking holiday read.

In order to help you get your summer wardrobe AND your summer reading sorted in one easy step, we’ve teamed up with the lovely people at Headline publishing, and we’ll be giving away copies of Private Lives by Sunday Times bestselling author Tasmina Perry as a gift when you buy an item from our list of top holiday picks.

The novel centres around a young lawyer called Anna Kennedy who is drawn into an ‘intoxicating world where games are played to mask the truth, where there is no one you can trust, and where being too good at your job can put your life in danger.’

To tie in with the glam vibe of a Tasmina Perry novel, my two top picks are below, but be sure to hop over to our website to see the full holiday collection: from a list including sunglasses, summer dresses, sandals, swimsuits, shorts, kaftans and bags, you’re bound to find something you love.

The gold accents on these gladiator sandals and cutout swimsuit are perfect for a ‘blockbuster luxe’ look…

 

So what are you waiting for? With a curated list of perfect holiday pieces AND a fantastic new Tasmina Perry novel for free – we’ve done all the holiday hard work for you! Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to read Private Lives on my lunchbreak.
Love,

Gemma x
ps.  For more great book chat, tips on what to read next and more fantastic book competitions, why not check out the Tesco Books Blog?


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How we’re wearing it

By laurahenshaw in Get the look, Meet the Team, SS13, Top Picks, Trends on Tuesday 7th May, 2013

A couple of weeks ago we took you behind the scenes of our photo shoot featuring our buyers in and around F&F HQ. Now you can see the finished feature and all of the gorgeous photos from the shoot on our Inspire Me page. If you’re looking for some wardrobe inspiration or a couple of expertly picked on-trend pieces from our buyers take a look at the feature and get styling!

Emily, Kayleigh, Mel and Desta

Charlie, Alex and Chloe

Desta

Dan and Stuart

Love Laura xx


Stuck in a Style Rut? Take the F&F 7 Days of Summer Style Challenge!

By Hannah Thomas in 7 Days of Summer, Competitions on Tuesday 7th May, 2013

F&F 7 Days of Summer

It’s 8.30am on a Monday morning. You have a big meeting at work and then a lunch date with a friend. You’re standing in front of a wardrobe full of clothes… and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear!

We’ve all been there – everyone gets stuck in a style rut sometimes, but what we love about summer fashion is that it’s a perfect opportunity to stop hiding underneath coats and cardigans and try out something new. This summer, we’re challenging you to revitalise your wardrobe with seven days of style challenges designed to help you experiment with trends and breathe some life into your wardrobe.

Starting tomorrow, we’re picking a different summer trend each day and asking you to work it into your everyday look. Send us a photo and show us how you’re wearing it, and we’ll be rewarding our favourite looks every day with a £75 F&F voucher!

Take the challenge every day and you’ll receive extra entries into our grand prize draw, where you could get rid of that “I have nothing to wear” demon for good this season with £500 to spend on a new summer wardrobe from F&F!

We can’t wait to see all of your fabulous outfits – here’s what we have coming up for you over the next seven days, along with details on all the different ways you can enter. Good luck fashionistas!

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How to enter:

Facebook

Visit the 7 Days of Summer application and upload your photo. Full terms and conditions here.

Twitter

Follow @ClothingatTesco and tweet your photo along with the daily hashtag as featured on our Twitter account. Full terms and conditions here.

Pinterest

Follow F&F and create a Pinterest board with the daily challenge title as featured on our Pinterest page. Repin the competition pin and add your daily trend inspiration. Full terms and conditions here.

WIWT.com

Head to wiwt.com and upload your daily outfit photo, using the situation tag ‘F&F Seven Days of Summer Competition’. Full terms and conditions here.

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Day 1 – Wednesday 8th May

F&F 7 Days of Summer - Stripes

Day 2 – Thursday 9th May

F&F 7 Days of Summer - Florals

Day 3 – Friday 10th May

F&F 7 Days of Summer - Accessories

Day 4 – Saturday 11th May

F&F 7 Days of Summer - Sixties

Day 5 – Sunday 12th May

F&F 7 Days of Summer - Pastels

Day 6 – Monday 13th May

F&F 7 Days of Summer - Embellishment

Day 7 – Tuesday 14th May

F&F 7 Days of Summer - Prints

Daily Winners

Stripes 

Facebook: Jo Woods

Twitter: Sam Muses

Pinterest: Faith Clayson

Florals

Facebook: Glenda Elayba

Twitter: Leanne Conway

Pinterest: Katie Holderness

Accessories

Facebook: Tiffany Crawford

Twitter: Ally Manock

Pinterest: Emma Franklin

Sixties

Facebook: Hollie Brackenridge

Twitter: Emma Whitaker

Pinterest: Lisa Pope

Pastels 

Facebook: Joanne Bean

Twitter: Tanesha Stafford

Pinterest:  Viv Gilbey

Embellishment

Facebook: Veronica Therawati

Twitter: Sian DeCiantis 

Pinterest: Leigh Fenn

Prints

Facebook: Rea Karen Ureta

Twitter: Susanne Ramsbottom

Pinterest: Sandra Beattie 

Final Winners

- WIWT – Little Lizzy

- Facebook – Elizabeth Smith

- Twitter – Sharon Coleman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


F&F Loves… Emily Divine

By Hannah Thomas in Clothing at Tesco loves on Friday 3rd May, 2013

Happy Friday everyone! We’re super excited that it looks like summer is finally on its way. The warmer weather brings with it new fashion styles, smiles on people’s faces, BBQs, picnics and more al fresco living.

This week, we simply had to tell you about the fabulous summer style of Emily Divine. Her look is so cute  and chic that we couldn’t resist but introduce you to her blog …

Emily uses her blog to share her day-to-day adventures, from her personal style to her travels and experiences. She tells her stories with great enthusiasm, making her blog a really inspiring read.

Emily’s style is effortlessly chic and oozes sophistication from head to toe. Finishing her look with gorgeous accessories is what often makes her stand out from the crowd. We adore her signature red lipstick – wearing a bold lip can really help the other colours in your outfit pop!

Don’t forget to check out Emily’s blog and follow her on Twitter too @_EmilyDivine. We hope you all have a lovely bank holiday weekend, whatever you’re up to!


Wednesday Wants

By Gemma Conley-Smith in Top Picks on Wednesday 1st May, 2013

 

Today’s Wednesday Want is this gorgeous embellished shell top from the F&F Limited Edition range.  Simply pick your favourite pastel shade and you’re good to go.  I’ll be wearing mine tucked into a skirt for work, and rocking it out over boyfriend jeans and heels for the weekend.

So… pink, yellow or green? and what else are you coveting this sunny Wednesday?

Love, Gemma


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Summer TV ad top picks

By laurahenshaw in SS13, Top Picks, Trends on Tuesday 30th April, 2013

Have you seen our gorgeous summer TV ad which first aired on Friday? The sun soaked advert features some of our hot new pieces from the summer collection (which we can’t wait to get our hands on!) I’ve chosen a few of my top picks from the campaign– we only wish we could be lounging in the sunshine wearing these pieces too…sigh.

F&F Jewel Print Vest Top, £10. F&F Limited Edition Neon Stitch Sandals, £10. F&F Floral Jersey Maxi Dress, £20. F&F Limited Edition Multi-Coloured Weave Shopper, £19.50. F&F Mid Wash Rip and Repair Denim Shorts, £12.

F&F Music Saved My Life T-Shirt, £6. F&F Striped Trim Oxford Shirt, £12. F&F Chino Shorts with Belt, £12. F&F Floral Coral Mid Length Swim Shorts, £10.

What do you think of the summer TV ad? What are your favourite pieces? Take a look at the advert on our Inspire Me page and shop the rest of the pieces featured in the campaign here.


F&F Loves… Pin To Win Spring Weddings

By Hannah Thomas in Clothing at Tesco loves on Friday 26th April, 2013

What a fantastic week – the sun has been shining here at F&F HQ, perhaps a taster of the summer to come this year!  We also loved seeing your inspiring F&F Spring Weddings Pinterest boards, as our competition came to a close on Wednesday. It was difficult to choose our winners, but here they are in no particular order:

Kayleigh Adams

We loved how Kayleigh’s board was packed full with spring wedding inspiration. Her theme tended to lean towards a green mint palette, which we think looks gorgeous. Pastel colours are super cute and definitely in this spring – good choice Kayleigh!

 

Kate Daniel

Kate’s board was slightly different, focussing on the reception more than the ceremony itself. With gorgeous inspirations for interiors from lighting to evening entertainment, this board is one to take note of particularly if you’re looking for ways to keep guests entertained and delighted throughout the whole day!

 

Jackie Alderson

Jackie’s board consisted of more ideas to add those special touches to complete any bride-to-be’s magical day. We loved how she centred her board on a pink tulip theme, which creates a gorgeous spring wedding feeling, which we’re sure all guests would enjoy too!

Which is your favourite board? Don’t forget, you can follow us on Pinterest too!