Dotty P

I finally decided on a coat for the winter season! Its taking many shopping trips and online trawls but I've finally found her. She was on from Dorothy Perkins, who I had discounted many years ago for being a tad dull and having too much overpriced work wear. However, when I saw the coat in a magazine I thought I better pop in and take a look. I loved the fit and feel of the soft fur collar, but at a price tag of £79 I needed to think about it.
That night I went on the website to get a photo to email to my mum and DP had a 30% off deal, online only! Woop!
From the look of the website they seem to be trying to get back in the game in terms of on trend clothing. The brand definitely needed an update on their clothing and in store environments; perhaps their upcoming collaboration with the Kardashian sisters could bring DP back in the running. The "Kollection"is due to launch on the 8th November, lets see if the girls can bring back the glitz to Dotty P's!

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Is this sexy?

I was browsing the New Look sale on their website (as I do on a regular basis!) and came across this gruesome image of Caprice. I always thought New Look to be a brand that promoted a healthy body image. They employ Kelly Brook who is known for her curvy, but in proportion, body and have collaborated with the likes of Lily Allen and Fearne Cotton. However, when I saw this picture I was shocked. The image has surely been manipulated in a major way. If it hasn't then this girl is in need for a serious amount of cake. You can see three ribs protruding out of her and her waist is ridiculously small. Her upper body looks a lot fuller than her lower half, which makes me think New Look has photoshopped the hell out of the woman. And her face is just a pouting advert for botox and lip fillers.
I really thought New Look was better than this; it has such a young fan base that it needs to be careful with the images it feeds them. Please New Look, more Kelly Brook, less fakery.

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Courtney (I Don't) Love

After a wait of four years, Courtney Love has finally debuted her fashion collection. Although it's not confirmed where you can buy it yet...

Her 'Never the Bride' collection combines the victoriana and grunge look, taking inspiration from the 1920s and 90s. Personally I think it looks like a crazy Miss Havisham dressmaker has attacked some gorgeous vintage attire and then worn them with ugly coloured Dr. Martens. The only good thing I can say about the collection is that at least they used recycled materials!

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The Strangest Springer Spaniel

  Perro turned five years old last week. His favourite things are walks, tuna and fleece fabrics. He is a pedigree Springer Spaniel from a line of prize-winning gun dogs. He is gun shy.
  This makes his owner very upset. His owner is a farmer who bought him to collect the fallen birds on shoots. But Perro hides in the bathroom whenever there is gunfire or fireworks. 

  He was chosen by the farmer's daughter who instantly fell for Perro's charms when he chewed her shoelaces. He was brought back to their house in the country, where he soon learnt peeing on clothes was not acceptable. Perro was taught the basics: sit, fetch and paw. He refused to learn to lie down and to this day will cock his head in a confused manner when asked to.
  He only barks at people wearing hats. He only paddles in the sea. He only sits on the front seat of the car. His best friend is a German Pointer named Meg, they like to meet up at the pub. When the farmer knocks over a pint, Perro is happy to lick it up for him.     
  His favourite thing to do in the whole world, is sit next to the fire with his boss, the farmer. He gets his tummy tickled and a nice bit of tuna to nibble on. Yum yum. He likes jumping around in the fields, bounding like a hare and getting utterly filthy. Then shaking on the person walking him; his tongue hanging out of his mouth as though he is grinning. What a happy dog.   

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Some Not So Recent Photo-shoots

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Grace: A Memoir

Ever since watching The September Issue (a biopic following the making of an issue of US Vogue) I have been fascinated by US Vogue's Creative Director, Grace Coddington. The way she seemed to be the driving force to the magazine was truly inspiring, and I think her memoirs could hold the secrets to how she works.
Coddington was a model for the likes of Norman Parkinson and Willie Christie in the 1960's. She knew David Bailey and Jean Shrimpton and continues to be a major fashion player to this day. I'm so excited to read her new autobiography entitled, 'Grace: A Memoir.' She is undoubtedly going to have some amazing stories about the industry. Here's a little teaser:

Speaking about the photographer David Bailey "he had a harem of pretty girls available to him and a widely promiscuous reputation. 'David Bailey makes love daily' was the famously racy saying of the day." (from 'Grace: A Memoir' released the 22nd November)

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University Survey

Hey guys, if you wouldn't mind completing my survey for a university project I would be most grateful! :D
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RZ5F2S2
I'm currently doing a project about film magazines and this survey will help determine our readers and what they like to read about.

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