04.02.2011- Do something funny (and fashionable!) for money

Yesterday saw the official launch of Comic Relief 2011, aka Red Nose Day, which this year takes place on March 18th. As well as having the lovely Lara Stone as the face of the campaign launch, those clever people over at Comic Relief HQ have ensured that this Red Nose Day will be the most fashionable yet by collaborating with Dame Vivienne Westwood to create a quirky collection of t-shirts which feature classic designs with a cheeky Red Nose twist:

Shakespeare Unisex T-Shirt, £9.99.

Louis XIV Lady Women's T-Shirt, £14.99.

Punk Girl Women's T-Shirt, £14.99.

The Laughing Audience by Hogarth T-Shirt, £9.99.

Each tee is made using 100% organic Fairtrade cotton, with half of the proceeds from each sale donated to Comic Relief. The full range of designs can be viewed and purchased at the Red Nose Day online shop, and at TK Maxx, Sainsburys and Oxfam, where you can also pick up the trademark Red Noses. And, as if being able to snap up a Vivienne Westwood designed tee for under £15 wasn't enough, Comic Relief have also joined forces with Liberty to create a limited edition shopping bag and silk scarf, each featuring a Red Nose inspired print:

Coated Canvas Shopper, £12.99.

Burgundy Comic Relief Liberty Print Silk Scarf, £12.99.

£4 from each sale will benefit Comic Relief charities across the U.K and in some of the world's poorest countries, so buying the shopper or scarf (or both) as well as one of Vivienne Westwood's tees is a really great way to make a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged people all over the world. Money truly well spent.

What do you think of Vivienne Westwood's designs and the Liberty collaboration? Are you looking forward to Red Nose Day?

For more on Comic Relief and the work that they do, go to comicrelief.com.

(Image credit: TK Maxx, Liberty.)

16.12.2010- Boutique, c'est chic!

Morning! Today Urban Outfitters launch their Boutique sale, as a very exciting pre-Christmas treat! If you're looking for last minute presents or are still on the hunt for the perfect dress for that Christmas/New Year party, it's well worth taking a peek at what they've got on offer, as some styles are being discounted by up to 50% (madness!)

Here are my top picks:

t.b.a Pom Pom Round Neck Dress, £80 (was £150.)

t.b.a Velvet Antique Collar Dress, £80 (was £150.)

See by Chloé Fat Cat Vest, £50 (was £76.)

Peter Jensen Lace Trim Houndstooth Dress, £80 (was £190.)

Paul and Joe Beauty Mirror, £13 (was £20.)

Vivienne Westwood Sparkles Heart Tassel Purse, £80 (was £120.)

Head on over to Urban Outfitters to snap up the bargains before they disappear!

(Image credit: Urban Outfitters.)

31.03.2010- Once Upon A Time....

I can't wait to visit Kensington Palace to experience The Enchanted Palace. In collaboration with Cornish theatre company Wildworks and fashion designers including Vivienne Westwood and William Tempest, the palace has been transformed into a magical animated exhibition which explores the lives of the seven princesses who have each lived there, from Princess Victoria (before she became Queen) to, more recently, Princess Diana. Each of their stories have been 're-imagined as installations', which visitors explore in an interactive capacity as they complete their mystical journey through the palace, rediscovering the history of the location as they do so. Fusing theatre, art, fashion, history and music, the exhibition sounds like it is going to be a fantastic experience, and it runs until 2012, so there's plenty of time to visit. Here are some images from the exhibition as a little teaser of what you can expect:

I really can't wait to visit!

To find out more about The Enchanted Palace, visit Historic Royal Palaces.

(All images courtesy of BBC News Online.)