Wallis announces Louise Redknapp as the face of its petite clothing collection

Wallis has announced Louise Redknapp, singer, TV presenter and wife of footballer Jamie Redknapp, will be the face of its petite clothing collection. The collection features a range of garments specifically designed for women with a smaller frame.

As a confident, petite woman, Redknapp understands the importance of dressing for one's shape and is therefore an ideal ambassador for Wallis' petite clothing collection. As one of the UK's most relatable and friendly media personalities, Redknapp has organically become a style icon for British women. By modelling Wallis' collection on her petite frame, Redknapp proves that being petite doesn't have to mean sacrificing style.

As spokesperson, Redknapp modelled several garments from the collection, including lemon jeans, petite dresses and rose printed trousers.

On the shoot set Louise Redknapp said: "When you are petite proportions are so important, whether it’s your jeans or a tailored jacket it’s essential that the fit is good as it makes all the difference."

Despite usually being considered off-limits for petite women, the maxi dress is also featured in the collection, and it's altered to flatter the petite frame. These floor-length dresses reflect the recent monochrome trend that's set to take off in Spring and Summer 2012. Eveningwear options in the collection include a stylish black jumpsuit and a black body con dress with lace detailing. The collection also features a range of petite tops, including striped petite knitwear pieces.

The Wallis Design team have created unique pieces for the collection, as well as adapting key styles from Wallis' core collection into petite silhouettes. The collection is designed for women of 5 foot 3" and under, and is available in sizes 8-18. The proportions of each garment are altered to flatter the petite figure, while also enhancing seasonal trends. Specifically, leg lengths in the petite collection are shorted to 29 inches and sleeve lengths are reduced by 1 inch.

The collection, as well as accessories to pair with it, is available in all Wallis stores and online at wallis.co.uk

FACTFILE:
 Wallis is as an aspirational, premium high street brand. The brand has a strong British heritage - first store opened in Islington 1932.

At the heart of Wallis is an understating of real women. It believes in women as individuals not stereotypes and it wants women to look and feel the best they can. This is reflected in the brand's design philosophy. Wallis design clothes that allow real women to look great - clothes that combine the fabric and cut with their natural curves.

Wallis dresses today's woman with distinctively designed clothes for a modern contemporary look that makes her feel confident and special, whatever the occasion. Interpreting trends for the fashion conscious 35+ woman and offering clothes that reflect the spirit of women today, including petite jeans and other petite garments.

Quality of fit and fabric is paramount as it's the brands aim to provide a welcoming and enjoyable shopping experience.

New treatments for Spring

The award winning day spa, Eden Hall, is introducing four new treatments just in time for spring. Whatever your age, Eden has the perfect facial to suit all your skincare needs and tackle ageing head on.

Now is the perfect time to give your skincare regime a boost, as we say goodbye to the cold and drying winter months and head into spring with a renewed and radiant glow. Book into the serenity that is Eden Hall, in Newark and choose from the following: -

Thalgo Collagen Radiance Facial £70 – anti-ageing: 25+
Give your skin a Collagen boost and prevent developing signs of ageing with this facial designed for first wrinkles. Beginning with a cleansing ritual adapted to your skin type, an intense exfoliation to smooth the skin and allow optimum penetration for the active ingredients, a specialised anti-ageing massage lifts the features and helps the skin drink in the Marine Collagen serum. Experience a luxury hand and arm massage as the Collagen mask smoothes fine lines and has a plumping effect. This treatment leaves your skin radiant and its collagen restored.

Thalgo Hyaluronic Smooth and Fill Facial £75 – anti-ageing: 35+
Designed for more pronounced signs of ageing this facial smoothes and fills fine lines and wrinkles. Beginning with a cleansing ritual adapted to your skin type, followed by an intense exfoliation to smooth the skin and allow optimum penetration of the active ingredients. An expert anti-ageing massage lifts the features and helps skin drink in all the Hyaluronic Serum, plumping specific lines and wrinkles. Targeted strips infused with Hyaluronic Acid Microspheres are applied to wrinkles and areas of concern to plump out lines and reduce appearance, while a Hyaluronic Mask is applied to the rest of the face to smooth the skin, leaving your complexion glowing. Including a relaxing hand and arm massage your skin will be radiant and restored.

Thalgo Silicium Super-Lift Facial £80 – anti-ageing: 45+
Dare to defy time with this super lift facial, designed to combat all the signs of ageing at 40+ (loss of firmness, pronounced wrinkles). Relax during the Thalgo cleansing ritual, adapted to your skin type. Next, your skin is intensely exfoliated and smoothed to optimise the penetration of the anti-ageing ingredients. An expert anti-ageing massage lifts the features, before a super-lifting mask is applied to fill deeper wrinkles and lift and contour the face and neck. After just one treatment your complexion will glow and lines will be less noticeable, your skin firmer.

spa find lava shell therma facial £68
This facial is like no other. Combining massage, heat and fabulous products to naturally improve circulation and firm the skin. Your face, neck and décolleté will be deeply cleansed and polished to prepare the skin for a specialised massage using a self-heating lava shell. The facial includes a triple Lava lift facial massage, soothing heat from the shells, a mineral mud mask and a scalp massage. Designed to hydrate and boost your complexion whilst inducing deep relaxation and releasing tension.

Eden Hall Day Spa is located in Elston Village, near Newark, Nottinghamshire. 25 miles from the M1, five miles south from Newark on the A46 Newark-to-Leicester road and seven miles from the A1.

Amanda Field Launches Art Deco-inspired Eternity Collection

Amanda Field, designer and creator of beautiful jewellery and headpieces, launches the new Eternity Collection, a range of exquisite occasion wear pieces. Inspiration for the Eternity Collection is drawn from the Art Deco era which Amanda Field believes perfectly reflects her own ethos of glamour and elegance.

Each piece within the collection is created with Amanda's inimitable attention to detail and features specially selected materials and gems. The ancient Greeks believed pearls to be Aphrodite's tears of joy and pearls, symbolic of innocence and purity, and pearls are a stunning feature of the bridal headpieces. Quartz, a stone of protection and care, complements pearls beautifully, and the subtle sparkle offered by the gem quality faceted pieces evokes Art Deco to perfection.

The Eternity Collection comprises jewellery and headpieces, as well as hats, fascinators and headbands. Amanda has broadened her colour palette in this collection, working with glorious rich and deep colours in a sumptuous range of materials and gems. French lace, silk satin velvet and sinamay combine with sterling silver, pearls, quartz and diamante in a dazzling array of occasion wear pieces that make up Amanda Field's Eternity Collection.

www.amandafield.co.uk

Photography: www.joedodsworth.co.uk

Olivellies Are The New Name In British Street Style

Feminine, flattering and available in three adorable designs, Olivellies are the new knee-high boots by Oliveira.

The shapely riding boot design is Oliveira's stylish answer to the notorious British summer - and a great way for women to get from A to B in style.

Each comfy pair of Olivellies features a supple, material upper that retains its shape and is 100% waterproof from top to toe, making them ideal for commuting, shopping, strolling and enjoying summer events and festivals.

The boots also boast a discreet zip-up seam that makes them a breeze to pop on - and helps stop unsightly 'wrinkly knees' when tucking in jeans or trousers.

Olivellies are £60 a pair with free delivery and returns from www.oliveira.uk.com.

Trim and snappy in classical dog-tooth check, Olivellies Houndstooth are ready to take on any UK landscape - and look particularly striking on the high street or while out walking with a pet pooch. The flattering coal-black and tawny duotone design is sensational with denims, black tights or even bare legs! Olivellies Star is a fabulously fashionable street-wear design that looks cute and cosy when wrapped up for winter and oh-so sassy with jeans, jodhpurs or leggings.

The shaped ankle boot is seamlessly topped by the soft, black and buff fabric upper that is fully waterproof and washes clean in secondsFunky, fun and utterly fabulous, Olivellies Leopardare a must for anyone who loves their footwear to say something about them. We know women will want to wear their Leopards a lot, and so while they're designed to be kittenishly soft and comfortable, they're also made to last.

Olivellies are part of an exclusive range of designer products from Oliveira, which also offers a Spring/Summer 2012 collection of 'toe post' shoes - a distinctive new style of high heel that shows off feet to perfection - plus its popular and innovative non-drip Olibrolly umbrella that is an absolute must for the British summer.

Getting the Nautical Look this Summer with British Icon Crew Clothing

Crew Clothing has made looking good this summer effortless. One of the season’s hottest trends - the nautical style - is an intrinsic part of Crew’s swank spring/summer 2012 collection. Bold and brightly coloured flattering stripe combinations set the tone for both the men and women’s ranges. True to Crew’s roots, the ocean remains a strong source of inspiration; represented by blue variations and crisp whites, which are complimented by strong earthy tones. Popular accents across the range include mainstay checks with beautifully coordinated colourways, flaunted by light, airy summer fabrics.

Collection highlights from the Women’s range comprise the simple and versatile Striped T-Shirt Style Christie Dress, the bright and sassy Austin Checked Shirt and the perfectly summery Melody Black White and Pink Tankini.

Men’s collection stand-outs are the GBR Short Sleeve Rugby Shirt for the classic college-beach look, the light and eye-catching Harsfield Checked Shirt and maroon Sailing Club Leather Deck Shoes.

Crew’s spring/summer2012 range offers wearers beautifully flexible pieces that can be worn summer through, day or night, on the beach or out on the town - and so continues a tradition that has come to be the epitome of premium casual styling. If you haven’t heard it by now; Crew Clothing has recently expanded its range to include girls and boys casual clothing too, bringing the brand’s bright, fun and casual styling to a younger generation.

FACTFILE:
Crew Clothing started out in Salcombe in 1993, when founder Alastair Parker-Swift was running a thriving windsurfing business during the summer months. Seeing an opportunity to help fund his lifestyle Alastair sourced some navy and white rugby shirts, applied an original 93 patch to create our heritage shirt. After only 10 days trading and instant success Alastair made the decision to find premises in Cowes for the start of Cowes Week. From this, the Crew Clothing brand was born.

Crew Clothing premium casual wear for men, women and children - truly passionate about clothing made from quality fabrics, great attention to detail and design that offers an effortlessly relaxed style. The pride in its coastal roots is clearly reflected today in Crew’s product, stores and branding.

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Baylis & Harding Launches New GH Great Hair Moisture Drench Range

Heralded by celebrity stylists and hairdressers as the best ingredient for ultimate shiny, smooth hair, Moroccan Argan oil has been top of hair care 'what's hot' lists all over the world, traditionally coming with a high price tag. Now, this exclusive wonder product has been made an affordable luxury thanks to Baylis & Harding's new Great Hair range.

The Moisture Drench shampoo and conditioner with Argan oil extract – otherwise known as liquid gold – makes this once out-of-reach ingredient within our grasp. Retailing at just £6 per 500ml bottle, we can all enjoy professional hair care at a fraction of the cost.

The shampoo and conditioner have been specially formulated to hydrate and nourish dry/damaged hair. Commonly used by professionals to improve the condition of hair, Argan oil boasts natural antioxidants that make quick work of repairing hair damage.

It won't weigh your hair down like other products on the market. What's more, it protects against damaging factors, such as over-styling and the elements, to repair, restore and renew, making bad hair days a distant memory.

Both products in the range are pH balanced and paraben free ensuring they offer the best care possible for your hair. Each also includes Pro Vitamin B5, which binds to the hair shaft to strengthen and nourish, and natural Betaine, for added moisturising properties.

The GH Great Hair Moisture Drench shampoo and conditioner are available exclusively online at www.baylisandharding.com, and in store at Debenhams.