Wenda's Fashion Blog
Who doesn't love a blog about the latest fashion trends, tips and tricks? Well I do! So enjoy this collection of posts from my columns on ITV Wales and Wales Online and ones which you'll only find here.
Feb
Get ready for sports luxe
If you can’t be bothered hitting the gym this February – and let’s face it, who can? – don’t worry. All you need to do is look out for the next amazing trend hitting stores for spring to look sportingly on trend.
Sports luxe doesn’t mean whipping out your tracksuit and a dirty old pair of trainers, this is sporty style with a sexy twist.
A huge influence of this trend has of course been the...
Feb
Spring's pastel fashion
IT’S that time of year when we can start to think about the day when we can pack away our thick layers for the arrival of spring.
Everyone I speak to who loves all things fashion or shopping is telling me how the shops are full of new exciting colours for the forthcoming season, and more importantly, colours we haven’t seen in a while.
We swooned over the frothy, cupcake coloured shades on the runways, but when i...
Feb
Smart dresses for between seasons
Why is it that we Brits are never happy with the weather? It’s always too hot or too cold!
But look on the bright side. We get guaranteed seasons, which means we often know exactly what our staple capsule wardrobes should contain throughout the year. Dresses, skirts, and sandals come out during spring/summer time and jackets, knitwear and boots come to the surface of our wardrobes in the colder months.
The challenge t...
Feb
Top 10 bag trends for spring/summer
BAGS are every girl’s best friend. They reflect your style, show the world who you are and make you look unique, so it’s essential that you choose a piece that is close to you.
The trend for handbags in 2012 seems to be “the bigger, the better”. Today’s on-the-go woman needs a handbag that can handle everything from make-up to mobile phones and every other electronic device she needs to keep her in the kno...
Jan
Versace for H&M Cruise Collection
DESIGNER collaborations with high street stores are often more miss than hit. But Donatella Versace has proved the doubters wrong by giving the public what they want – the chance to dress like celebrities.
But is it really worth it? That is always the question to ask when yet another designer collaboration with a high street store comes trundling along, powered by an enormous hype machine and general air of customer hysteria at th...
Jan
Spring has Sprung for 2012
WHAT better way to start the new year than by focusing on what we will be wearing when spring arrives on the high street very soon?
The sales may not be quite finished yet and there certainly are some fabulous bargains to be had, but there’s nothing more exciting than seeing the arrival of the stores’ new collections and visualising the weather improving so that we’ll be able to wear the looks as soon as is humanly pos...
Dec
Nov
Foolproof solutions to fashion mistakes.
Let’s face it, even the most stylish of us make some fashion mistakes from time to time. But it’s never too late to turn your fashion flops and turn them into fashion-forward outfits.
Listed right here are some good solutions to the year’s wardrobe catastrophes:
Nov
How to dress for the Christmas Party!
It’s time to get out the glitz as the Christmas party season is upon us. The high street is full of styles to choose from, so there’s no excuse not to dress to impress. Read on to find out the answers to some typical festive dressing dilemmas which when approached right, are sure to get you noticed under the mistletoe.
Do I have to wear heels?
To look and feel glamorous, a little heel can make such a difference t...
Nov
Handy hints on how to dress 10 Lbs lighter!
Don’t tell me – you meant to go to the gym, give up snacking and forgo those second portions in readiness for the Christmas party season.
But did you? With just a few weeks to go before the big office party, the pressure to look fabulous is well and truly on.
So a little creative dressing, standing tall, and making the most of slimming accessories, you can look 10lb lighter without ever going on a diet or working ...
Oct
How to Dress Fashionably When You're Pregnant
Pregnancy is no longer considered a time in a woman’s life when she has to wear baggy clothes. Many celebrities have made it fashionable to proudly show their growing stomachs, and the general public is following suit. The numbe...
Oct
Collab Fab
Don’t you just love it when your favourite store get’s together with a top designer and launches a new range at a snip of the price!! Well all our favourite stores are doing it and a few new one’s too, so go on get y...
Oct
Be comfortable in your skin!
News Flash: Snakeskin is the new leopard print. Put down your wild cat cashmere and let your head be turned by the python (faux obviously). At the Paris shows Chloe ran with the reptile print trend, showing it in both natural hues and...
Oct
The Swish List
We all love our high street stores but we love them even more when they launch new exclusive ranges which bring something a little different to our wardrobes and make us the envy of all our friends. You don’t need me to tell you...
Sep
The Best Fashion Apps - 'Appy Shopping !
Not got time to hit the shops and get your retail therapy dose this week, don’t despair girls, I have compiled a list of the best apps for busy fashionistas on the go. So take out your iPads, iPhones and iPod touches and get dow...
Sep
Look good in Leopard print!
Leopard is be one of the hottest animal prints for Autumn, but in order to stand out (in a good way); you have to know how to properly rock it. Animal prints can add a dash of colour and excitement to your wardrobe, and can look styli...
Sep
Don't be turned off by fetish trend
I think for most of us summer is a distant memory and we are now more than ready to see a return to our woollies and opaque tights. This season promises a real kaleidoscope of trends and I personally can’t wait. If you look in t...
Sep
Don't sacrifice style for your baby bump this Autumn.
Sep
The Brogue is Back
Over the past couple years, men's fashion has inspired the womenswear world, and it was inevitable that they would eventually trickle into footwear. One of the hottest trends right now is the oxford heel. Although you can see the menswear influence, they come in a variety of heel heights which can immediately transform a conservative shoe into something sexy and appealing. However, how do you wear flat mens-inspired shoes? This can be qu...
Sep
Sneak Peak at Autumn 2011
Want to know what pieces you'll be wearing next season? Read on to find the emerging trends in women's fashion for autumn 2011.
Whilst most women are currently busy enjoying their new Summer 2011 wardrobe sorted, the fashion world and eager fashionistas are one step ahead. With the fashion industry currently in the throes of its Autumn 2011 “Fashion Weeks” (New York, London, Milan and Paris) and high-end desi...
Sep
Mary Portas and House Of Fraser
Over the past few years, flame-haired Mary Portas has graced our screens on a personal crusade to help independent retailers and brands in Mary, Queen of Shops, and now she’s turning the tables around and going into retail herself for the first time in a collaboration with House of Fraser which is available both instore and on line.
The concept for the shop, called Mary & House of Fraser, which has recently opened in London...
Sep
Key Handbag Trends for Autumn/Winter 2011
August is already upon us, and I’m very excited to see the handbag trends for Autumn/Winter already starting to peep above the parapet and make their way into the shops. Girls you can never have too many bags and they sure are a great way to make a strong fashion statement this season. The only question is, which one will be your arm candy this Autumn ??
I’ve chosen my top 10 key trends for the forthcoming season:
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Aug
Wenda James-Rowe: Gok for Tu – now we can all get Gok'd!
He’s the flamboyant fashion stylist famous for his friendly approach and love of the female form. But while he has his finger on the pulse as far as styling is concerned, Gok Wan has never designed his own collection – until now.
Ever the champion of affordable fashion and the king or rather queen of the capsule wardrobe, the television makeover star is to make his design debut at Sainsbury’s, creating a...
Aug
The dos and don'ts of holiday dressing
According to a survey by Tripadvisor.co.uk, the British are the worst dressed on holiday.
To be fair to our nation, we’re not accustomed to long, hot summers, so our wardrobes aren’t geared up for warm weather. But with a little thought and effort, we can learn to be more stylish in the sun.
Think comfort A...
