Is it a jumper or a blanket? Is it a Slanket or a Snuggie? Well whatever you like to call them, these fleecy, cosy blanket-like garments are still proving popular in this cold weather. Now available in a variety of colours, here’s our pick of the best …  and they’re even available for your pets too!

There’s a new fashion icon in town, she’s mad as a hatter but Alice in Wonderland’s quirky outfits and accessories will add a bit of wow factor to any wardrobe!

HQ Hair: OPI Alice in Wonderland collection, £9.95

To celebrate the release of the Tim Burton film, this set of fantasy nail varnishes includes the red shade ‘Off With Her Red’ and a glittery blue called ‘Absolutely Alice’.

Very: Fearne Cotton ‘Alice’ Mary Jane wedge shoes, £27

Think Alice and think Mary Janes – she’s synonymous with this classic style and these wedges designed by Fearne Cotton will take any outfit to new heights. With a patent toe and adjustable straps these will look great with your Alice-blue dress.

Republic: Miso Bow Cotton Dress, WAS £24.99 NOW JUST £5

A flattering and stylish A-line blue dress, with the obligatory fitted waist and bow, this dress will turn any aspiring Alice into a vision of wonder!

Marks and Spencer, Assorted hairbands from £2

Don’t forget to dress up your tresses with a pretty hairband. It needn’t break the bank and an inexpensive bow is a great way to channel another of Alice’s signature styles.

John Lewis Cachet London Heart Earrings £21

And let’s not forget that red-obsessed Queen of Hearts. She would love these sparkly beauties, which are a simple way to dress up any outfit.

Now all you need is Johnny Depp and a White Rabbit … and your outfit is complete!

It’s all about shopping for designer goodies this weekend, what with London Fashion Weekend frenzy. But why queue for ages and risk the scrummage of the bargain hunt when you can shop from the comfort of your sofa, glass of wine in hand? Check out our top-five designer picks here … and you’ll even save some cash.

dVb by Victoria Beckham jeans, RRP: £269 NOW £175

These jeans made by Mrs Beckham herself are ultra chic. Made of stretch denim cotton, the low waist and bootcut will flatter all figures.   

Gucci Ballet Flats RRP: £355, NOW £180

Made of leather with a classic round toe, these ballet pumps feature gold studded detail.   

 

Missoni minidress, NOW £270

A belted dress featuring a beautiful pattern. Made of lightweight knit and with a boat-slit neckline this dress is both stylish and ultra-flattering .   

 

Fendi handbag, RRP: £560 NOW £295.20

This small vintage-style Fendi leather bag features a single handle with leather belt detail and two chunky buckles.

 

Well even though it’s still cold outside, Spring is most definitely in the air and with London Fashion week looming what better time to start thinking about a few items to update your wardrobe to bring it out of winter hibernation?

Boden: Women’s Portofino Blazer, £69

This elegant and lightweight blazer from Boden is a wardrobe essential for Spring smart/casual. It’s great to smarten up jeans, capris, skirts or dresses and is available in four fabulous colours.

Navy stripe is our favourite!

Ascension: Lil Skinny Jean by Kuyichi, Just £80 reduced from £110

Ascention currently offer this fantastic pair of organic cotton jeans that will perfectly balance blazers. Skinny fit, with sinch detail across the back, they’re a great lightweight spring jean in a fashionable mid wash. These jeans also look great with trainers as well as high heels. A wardrobe staple!

Schuh: Ugg Bailey Button Bomber, £169.99

If you’re still unsure of this unpredictable Spring weather, this take on the Classic UGG boots will keep your feet stylish and cosy. A shorter ankle boot, fastened with a large elasticated button, the leather upper has thick seams and branding on the rear.

The luxurious sheepskin interior will be comfortably snug in all temperatures.

John Lewis: Safia Tote Handbag, £50

This leather tote bag is a timeless classic and at £50 a real bargain! Perfect for carrying everything you need in style, it features gold studs, internal pockets and closes with zip fastening.

The deep purple colour will go with everything too. Also availabe in lime.

Republic: Miso Necklace T-shirt, £19.99

Republic has a fantastic range of funky lightweight T-shirts for Spring in many fits and colours, check them all out here.

With capped sleeves and necklace detailing, this pretty Miso Necklace T-shirt will add a sparkle to any outfit.

For lots more Spring fashion ideas visit SHOP.COM.

So Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us and buying a gift can be tricky business. But don’t panic if you’re still yet to decide just what to buy your loved one – there’s still time to shop online. To help you out here are six gift ideas for under £60 for him and her …

For her: A classic silver bangle with a twist, £56 

Minimal and contemporary, this Antica Murrina Veneziana creation has two red Murano glass beads at each end of the sterling silver bangle. Made in Venice – famous world wide for centuries of glass making and, of course, romance.

For him: Sonia Spencer rugby cufflinks, £14.99

Presented in a stylish gift box, rugby fans will love sporting these Sonia Spencer cufflinks. An ideal gift, these rugby cufflinks are hand painted on bone china and feature a rugby try design suited to both casual and formal occasions.

For her: Juicy Couture Eau de Parfum Handbag Spray, £34

Regal, decadent and sweet, this fragrance from Juicy Couture is the scent Marie-Antoinette would have dipped herself in, had it been around in the 18th century! With top notes of watermelon, mandarin, pink passion fruit, marigold and green apple, this perfume is sensual, sophisticated and perfect for Valentine’s Day.

For him: Prada Infusion d’Homee Aftershave, From £27.50

Infusion d’Homme is a subtle, masculine scent for the contemporary man with top notes of sparkling Tunisian neroli. The bottle echoes the design of vintage perfume bottles, but its understated cut creates a sleek modern feel.

For her: Marks and Spencer Ceriso Floral Lace Bikini Knickers, £6

These pink and black low-rise knickers have a cute centre bow and come in a lace floral design.

Perfect for frolicking round the house in on Valentine’s Day!

For him: D&G Striped Boxer Shorts, Now just £19
These classic elasticated boxer shorts have the D&G logo on the waistband. Available in many styles including in blue cotton with thin dark red, white and navy stripes throughout.

For lots more ideas visit our gift section at SHOP.COM.

Ugg boots or ugly boots? You either love them or hate them, but one thing’s for sure, what started out as a fad has become a permanent fixture on the UK fashion scene. Before Christmas there were crazy queues to get into the UGG® Australia store in Westfield and many styles are constantly selling out! So what makes Uggs so popular?The “ugg boot” style originated in Australia or New Zealand where folk there have been making them for over a century. The word “ugg” is a generic term for sheepskin boots (and actually derives from the word ‘ugly’!)

Believe it or not such ugg boots were pioneered by Australian pilots in World War One who wore them for warmth and called them ‘fug boots’ – “flying ugg boots”. Since then these sheepskin boots have graced the soles of sheep shearers, farmers, surfers and swimmers, until they shot to fame a few years ago, when “UGG® Australia” branded boots became in trend in the USA and were papped on the feet of celebrities including Paris Hilton and Kate Moss.Despite the fact that they’re not exactly dainty, UGG boots are exceptionally warm and are great for winter weather due to the furry sheepskin interiors that mould to the shape of your foot. This enables your feet to be at body temperature come rain or shine. The warmth of the UGG boot means they can actually be worn with or without socks! But be warned, they’re not waterproof and a soggy Ugg boot is a sorry sight. And if you do decide to go sock-free they can get a bit smelly …

So if your UGGS have taken a bashing this winter why not invest in a new pair for the Spring? Now available in metallic, cardi-knit, buttoned and even baby styles, there are plenty to choose from.And make sure to keep your UGGs pristine with an UGG Sheepskin Care Kit, perfect to keep your boots looking their best, ugly or not!

Fill your boots with these great Ugg boot bargains at SHOP.COM. 

The IARC, International Agency for Research on Cancer have now concluded that there is no doubt sunbeds cause cancer. The IARC have assessed the carcinogenic risk to humans as serious and smoking or exposure to asbestos. With that in mind I have to confess that Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion has probably saved my life. Each summer the feel good factor of a tan and the dismal British summers sent me to the sunbed at my local gym in search of an all over glow. Even after a foreign holiday an occasional sunbed enabled me to top up my tan for a longer lasting darker look.That’s until I discovered Dove. It was first recommended to me by a Beauty PR who along with dry shampoo appeared to know all the tricks of the trade. But I ignored the suggestion thinking she was probably naturally tanned. Then putting together a list of recommended beauty buys for summer by Kate Creasy, editor at Cosmo, I noticed the Dove lotion was one of her favored products too. At under a fiver I thought I’d give it a go. By the end of the week I was amazed by my beautiful natural, even tan. Like body lotion it’s easy to apply everywhere. Your hands, face and body can be covered in a smooth layer of the lotion and unlike fake tans it builds colour gradually so you never have a streaky look. So this summer I used Dove Summer Glow and have not needed a single sunbed session. I feel great in summer dresses and short skirts and am proud of my natural looking glow.

So thank you Dove, you’ve probably saved my skin.

   Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion £4.89

 

This Father’s Day Firebox has been one of our most popular stores at SHOP.COM. Their quirky and cool gadgets and gifts are definitely great for dads. One of the top selling items this year is the Air Rock Guitar, recently demonstrated by Kate on the Apprentice. Wannebe rock star dads can thrash away at cords on the infra red strings whilst the built in speaker and audio sockets connect to an amp (or hopefully) headphones, then its over to dad…..Hello Cleveland!

 

For the Fathers that want an easier life, another of Firebox’s hottest items is the remote control drinks cooler. You simply add ice, fill with beer, then when its time to fetch your next drink, you simply guide it to wherever you’re lying using the 30ft remote control. This is the perfect present for Homer style dads.

 

So if you haven’t bought anything yet grab one of these items quickly.

 

 Air Guitar Rockstar £14.95

 

Remote Control Drinks Cooler £39.95

 

 

 

 

 

When it comes to sunglasses celebrities put us all in the shade. No A to E lists celeb would ever leave the house without a stylish pair of sunnies to help diffuse paparazzi flash bulbs. For me selecting new seasons spec is something of a ritual. At over hundred pounds a pop I can only afford one treasured pair of specs from Gucci, Prada or this year – Mui Mui. After that any other stylish specs have to come straight from the high street. That can sometimes be a tough challenge but this year there’s some great credit crunching designs available. Next have an amazing selection all around £20 and under. Or try can ASOS for Aviators at £10 and Primark for some great funky fashion and cool coloured specs. With so many stylish sunnies at a snip of the designer price it is possible to maintain a celebrity lifestyle and always stay shielded too.

  Mui Mui Oversized Round Sunglasses were £110.00 now £88.00  Asos Rost Tinted Gold Aviators £10.00

 

 

So the new whiter than white, “tailored by England” football strip, recently unveiled, is now on sale for us all to rush out and buy. If you saw England play the Ukraine yesterday you will have seen the squad kitted out in the new all white top, all white shorts and all white socks. Umbro appointed Saville Row trained Charlie Allen as head of the design team to develop the new kit. Allen took inspiration from England glory days (despite there only being one day 43 years ago) to create the all white, classic, made to measure strip complete with tailored shoulder darts and carefully placed ventilation points. The strip is apparently designed to complement Fabio Coppello’s philosophy of “unity, formality and attention to detail”. Whilst the likes of Beckham, Rooney and Ferdinand were clearly in a dilemma yesterday as to whether to wear tops with or without T-shirts, collars up or down and how high to pull up the shorts, I bet there wasn’t one mum of a footballing mad son wondering “how the hell am I going to wash that?”

 Kids New England Top £39.99

 Kids New England Shorts £19.99

 Kids New England Socks £7.99