What should I wear on a British summer holiday?

Forget the cute shorts and rope sandals – pack your wellingtons and woollens instead. You can't bring on warm weather by dressing for it, and there's no point freezing to death.

I'm going on a girly break in Cornwall next week and am in a fashion quandary. I don't want to freeze to death but dressing in wintry clothes is depressing on a summer holiday.
Jane, by email

What to do? Jane, it seems to me that you – as so many correspondents to this column do – answered your own query in the letter. Yes, dressing in wintry clothes on a summer break is depressing. But you know what is even more depressing? Freezing to death.

Look, you would probably get a different answer if you wrote to one of the myriad British journalists around, but I'm going to give you some straight talkin' American advice here. There are many things I love about Britain: the national obsession with chocolate; the existence of Speaker's Corner; the fact that newspapers run front page stories about the health of the Queen's corgis.

But one thing I do not love and will never understand is the sense of pride some Britons take in being deliberately uncomfortable. You know, the ones who swim in the sea in November in the rain. The ones who insist on going on walks in lashing storms. The ones who seem to think they're residing on some kind of moral high ground by not turning on the heat until December, when all they're really residing on is a pile of their own smugness, which is all they have to heat their frostbitten bones.

I fully concur that Americans tend to take the whole "personal comfort" thing too far, with their overheated apartments and icy cold air conditioners, their giant cars that they drive 50 yards to go to the gym, and their insanely large portions of food. But really, there is a middle way, and seeing as "middle way" goes against every grain of American ethos (over there you're either a raging Muslim socialist or a swivel-eyed rightwing shock jock), then it is up to modern Brits such as yourself, Jane, to find it. There is nothing superior about making yourself uncomfortable. Rather, it is the person who feels genuinely at ease who should be the most commended, and that person is living in neither an unheated nor an overheated house.



Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/2013/may/27/what-wear-british-summer-holiday

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Furstenberg Babies

Diane von Furstenberg said last week that her Gap childrenswear line was created with the same aim as her mainline collection: to empower women - and it looks as though her ethos is already rubbing off on her own granddaughters, Antonia, 12, and Talita, 13.

"[One of my granddaughters said:] 'DD, when I run your business, do I have to call it Diane von Furstenberg or can I call it Talita?'" she said. "They say, 'DD, you are my role model'. Your daughter can only say that after you are dead. But your granddaughters can say that."
Von Furstenberg also revealed that it was her own mother, who survived the German concentration camps during the Holocaust aged only 22, who taught her she could achieve anything she put her mind to.
"[She was] extraordinary," she told the Sunday Times. "She taught me to only look at positive things, no matter what happens."

Updated Friday March 9, 9.20am: Diane von Furstenberg has unveiled her new childrenswear collection for Gap for the first time - and we have the colourful offering her to show you. The range was officially launched in LA last weekend with a star-studded event, attended by the designer herself, supermodel Milla Jovovich and actress Molly Sims. Featuring vibrant hibiscus prints and mini versions of Von Furstenberg's famed wrap dress, the line lands in stores on March 28.


"This collection is about celebrating life and colour," Von Furstenberg said. "The minute a little girl is born, she is already the woman she will be. So to empower a little girl is to empower the woman she will become."

Updated Wednesday June 8, 9.12am: Diane von Furstenberg has confirmed she is teaming up with Gap, to launch a childrenswear collection set to launch in March next year.
As previously reported, the line will be aimed at baby girls up to the age of two, and young girls from two to 14. The collection will incorporate DVF's signature bold prints and use of bright colours, at Gap's democratic price points, according to WWD. Von Furstenberg follows in the footsteps of Roland Mouret, Valentino and Stella McCartney, who have each designed ranges for the brand.
Gap also made headlines last month, when it dismissed its creative director Patrick Robinson after four years at the company.













ELLA ALEXANDER 12 March 2012
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2011/06/08/dvf-for-gap-childrenswear-collaboration

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Exclusive: Monsoon Spring/Summer 2012

Junior brings you an exclusive preview of Monsoon childrenswear for spring summer 2012

We love these beautiful images of the gorgeous spring/summer 2012 childrenswear collection from Monsoon. Pieces will start to hit stores, and the website, from March 2012 throughout the summer. From smart suiting for boys to pretty floral numbers for girls, there is something to suit every occasion from a summer garden party to a fun family day out.

Monsoon were a runaway sucess in the Junior Design Awards 2011, winning our Best Girls' Fashion and Best Fashion Accessories categories and being highly commended in the Best Boys' Fashion category.

Don't miss... another gorgeous image from the Monsoon collection in our April magazine fashion news pages, out now.







Posted: 5 March 2012
by Catherine Hudson
http://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/shopping/exclusive-monsoon-spring-summer-2012/12053.html

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Chase away a rainy day

With rain on the weather radar this weekend, these wellingtons by Kenzo are top of our shopping list to brighten up a grey day. They will also look super chic at the festivals this summer teamed with, as shown, a cute denim dress, shorts or dungarees. Boots from £34 (sizes 23-40)

Also, don't miss... our preview of the Kenzo spring summer 2012 childrenswear collection

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Posted: 1 March 2012
by Catherine Hudson
http://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/fashion-news/chase-away-a-rainy-day/12018.html

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Kid Fashion Clothes Tips 2012

There are many people who believe that good kid fashion clothes are quite expensive for everyday wear but this belief is just partially true. Looking around you will easily find various fashion stores offering seasonal sales or stock clearance sales where you can find designer kids wear at really affordable prices. Also you can find attractive deals on kids wear over the Internet.

The best part of online stores is that they offer discounts throughout the year. Also you can search thousands of sites to find out the best clothes for your kids without wasting much time. By this way you can also gain knowledge on various fashion trends or styles prevailing in the market and that too without roaming here and there.
So feel free to shop for the kid’s clothes online to get benefitted from the attractive offers and discount deals they have for you. It is for sure that you will get the best deal without many efforts.

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By Latest kids fashion 2012on February 11, 2012
http://www.latest-kids-fashion.info/2012/02/11/kid-fashion-clothes/

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A Grow-Your-Own Revolution In London

Families seeking a breath of fresh air should head for The Forge in Camden on February 4, where the regular farmer's market will be offering a selection of delicious local foods as well as an afternoon of gardening activities for all ages.

Green fingered children can hone their horticultural skills by joining in a morning planting session with hints and tips on how to nurture growth, then mark a seed pot and visit each week to see how much the plant has grown.

Those who have worked up an appetite can also enjoy a special lunch menu with a live musical accompaniment from organ blues trio, Atlantic B3.

The Forge Farmers Market, 10am-3pm, The Forge, Camden.






Posted: 2 February 2012
by Fiona McKim
http://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/days-out/a-grow-your-own-revolution-in-london/11805.html

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Back to School Clothes for Girls: Designer Girl

For the first day of school, skip the been-there-done-that jeans and tees and dress her up in something she'll flip for. I love this look. The dress, by Kico Kids is tailored perfectly and is everything a designer dress should be--well made, beautifully fitted, stylish and unique. And, it looks great paired with the soft, long-sleeved tee, also by Kico Kids. The tee has an enlarged, houndstooth pattern on it and would be super paired with a pair of jeans for a more casual, yet still stylish look.

Ellie said, "I really like this dress. It looks like a uniform, only prettier. And the blue shirt matches too."

Ellie's adorable shoes by Pediped are just plain fun. They are a beautiful pair of chocolate brown, classic Mary Janes, jazzed up with a sparkling of yellow, cream and metallic pink polka-dots. Pediped is one of my favorite lines of kids' and toddler shoes. They are always sturdy, stylish and comfy--a winning combo.

And to top the look off, Ellie chose a navy and white hair clip by No Slippy Hair Clippy. As they say, the accessories make the look!

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Click to page 2 for another beautiful look by Kico Kids and Pediped.





By Michelle Kouzmine, About.com Guide
http://kidsfashion.about.com/od/designerstylesforkids/ss/Back-To-School-Clothes-For-Girls-Designer-Girl.htm

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Fall Fashion Trends for Girls: Updated Preppy Perfect

The preppy look never goes away, it just gets refined. For Back to School 2011, keep her preppy look simple and modern. Choose preppy classics such as polos and sweater dresses in a color scheme she loves. But, instead of piling on the standby, preppy items, pick and choose one or two and mix them with other items from her wardrobe for a more streamlined, modern look.

Brenna put together a winning look with this lovely soft-pink and heather-grey, argyle sweater dress by Vineyard Vines. She paired it up with an adorable, small handbag that compliments her dress perfectly. Instead of going for classic preppy shoes such as Keds or loafers, she chose a modern pair of black ballet flats. Her B2S look is on point, perfect and so easy to put together with only three major items.

Love the look? Want to snap it up?

Get the Look:
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Canvas Handbag by Vineyard Vines: Buy Direct vineyardvines.com
Sonoma life + style Flats available at Kohl's: Buy Direct kohls.com





By Michelle Kouzmine, About.com Guide
http://kidsfashion.about.com/od/hotstyles/ss/Back-To-School-Trends-For-Girls-Updated-Preppy-Perfect.htm

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Pitti Bimbo 74 Autumn/Winter 2012-13: The Trend Report

Junior reports from the 74th edition of childrenswear tradeshow Pitti Bimbo, held at Fortessa De Basso, Florence

Pitti Bimbo has ended and the main trends for Autumn/Winter 2012-13 have been seen over the last few days. There was a lot of inspiration and here is our definitive top ten list of what to look out for over the coming months...

1) Lurex, metallic prints, sequins and all manner of glitter and shine. There is a move towards lurex knitwear and with strong colours such as emerald green, red and pink used with the shiny thread, unusually black lurex is one of the key trends we have seen used for knitwear and in tailored fabrics for jackets and coats.

2) Complicated finishes, velvet with heat burnished patterns and devore acid etchings, tweeds with embroidery, wool pique and cloche bubbled silks, texture is very important. Also pleating is a favoured technique.

3) Knitwear is huge, lots of aran and cabled patterns for big long cardigan knits for girls and hooded bomber styles for boys, sometimes in tan, chocolate brown, forest greens, sometimes grey or brights and sometimes with snowflake and other mountain/ski traditional style patterning. Overlarge knitted beanies, berets and pull on style hats were teamed with chunky scarves.

4) Shapes remain volume led for dresses and skirts with bubble and tulip shapes popular or many layered tulle petticoat skirts. There is a feeling of the 60's with some simple shift shapes at top labels and capes are popular, there's lots of layering still around too with overlong knitwear dresses or tunics layered over shirts and petticoat skirts so only a few inches of skirt are visible. Trousers on the other hand are super skinny still for both boys and girls, rolled to a mid calf length sometimes to show off patterned socks or boot decoration and there are lots of patterned and decorated leggings.

5) The obsession with fur in Italy continues with vivid bright dyed pelts and fur used for banding on skirts al la Prada, for collars and cuffs, earmuffs and Russian style huge bearskin hats. There are boleros and mini capes and fur trims on knitwear, coats, dresses and bags, some is fake, some real. It is also used combined with knitting as if it was knitted in at the same time.

6) Collars have become complicated, detachable or not they are beaded, sequinned, embroidered, lace and printed vinyl.

7) Pattern is around in some ditsy florals and cabbage rose styles but mostly things are graphic, bold black and white prints, overlarge dogtooth, also lots of spots in all varieties, overlarge or tiny or animal pattern leopard style. Padded jackets for boys are in metallic tones or banded in three different colours.

8) Colours are either muted and silvery grey's, stone, soft pastels, black and white or strong teal, raspberry, cobalt blue, purple, orange and mustard. Flourescents are used for contrast touches. Black and the traditional Christmas red are also strong. Gold is used just as much if not more so than silver this year with taffeta's, silks and velvet in the tone.

9) Paul Smith launched a shoe range with styles that sum up the season, for the boys there are some fabulous loafers in bi or tri coloured patterns, for girls tap and ballet styles in silver, gold and coloured glitter prevail. Boot shapes are bikerish, black and studded or decorated in glitter or fur too. The Yeti boots of last season did not reappear but there are more classic snow boots with fur top trims around and loads of Ugg style sheepskin boots with studded decorations such as heart emblems or ribbon trims.

10) Themes run from preppie college days to rock n'roll, woodland inspiration to the imaginary little world of princesses or Parisian chic.





Posted: 23 January 2012
by Linda McLean
http://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/catwalk-and-designers/pitti-bimbo-74-autumn-winter-2012-13-the-trend-report/11716.html

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Like supermodel mother, like daughter

Cindy Crawford's long-limbed daughter is picked to be the face of the inaugural Young Versace campaign

There is something strikingly familiar about 10-year-old Kaia Gerber, the classic beauty fronting the first Young Versace campaign launching this spring. With her all-American model looks, flowing brunette locks and high cheekbones it is unsurprising to learnt that Kaia is, in fact, following in her mother's footsteps as she is the daughter of one of the original 'supermodels'; Cindy Crawford.

Cindy Crawford was herself a muse of Gianni Versace, so it seems fitting that her daughter follows in her footsteps - albeit seven years ahead of her mother, who wasn't discovered until she was 17. The model mother was on set with Kaia at the shoot. “Watching her in front of the camera was a fantastic experience,” she said. “I am so proud of her.”

Don't miss... Our preview of the Young Versace SS12 collection

Also... Our Young Versace SS12 report straight from Pitti Bimbo





by Catherine Hudson
http://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/fashion-news/like-supermodel-mother-like-daughter/11575.html

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New fashion faces for 2012

We take a look at some of the new labels that will be showing inaugural collections at the Bubble Autumn/Winter 2012 childrenswear trade show

No sooner than a new year begins, do we start looking ahead to the next exciting fashion season. Every January, the Junior fashion team visit childrenswear tradeshows in the UK and Europe to bring you news of the sharpest trends for the upcoming Winter season. Bubble, which takes place right here in London at the end of January, has given us a preview of some of the new faces we will be seeing on the exhibition stands for AW12 including labels such as That's Not Fair, Quince and Red Urchin. Scroll through the gallery above for a sneak peek and look out for reports from all the shows throughout January and February.

Don't miss... Our SS12 Bubble show reports where Junior discovered lots of Junior Design Award entrants' stands for SS12 as well as summer fashion from the perennially chic labels we know and love.



Posted: 6 January 2012
by Catherine Hudson
http://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/fashion-news/new-fashion-faces-for-2012/11469.html

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Super cool fashion for girls

SuperTrash girlswear launches in the UK, exclusively at Childrensalon

Dutch designer label, SuperTrash, launched an exciting girlswear collection before Christmas which is now exclusively available in the UK at gorgeous boutique, Childrensalon. The range is for gorgeous girls aged 6-16. SuperTrash womenswear was originally founded by an LA socialite and superceded by a Dutch entrepeneur, creating a fusion of Hollywood glamour with European cool.

The 40 piece Spring/Summer 2012 collection features plenty of on-trend pieces such as vibrant orange knitwear, luxe sportswear including fabulous printed drop crotch trousers and graphic print T-shirts. We can picture trendsetter Zahara Jolie-Pitt in the brilliant blue, chic trench coat or the equally cool hooded camel cape.




Posted: 12 January 2012
by Catherine Hudson
http://www.juniormagazine.co.uk/fashion-news/super-cool-fashion-for-girls/11483.html

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