Best foot forward

New in at Topshop and a total snip at just £70, Tink T just loves these oh-so shiny patent platforms.  A fashion fix par excellence ... wear them with chunky knit tights and a long line tunic top for a truly dashing winter look.


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Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

... how lovely are your branches?  Well these in particular, are pretty damn fabulous actually.  Just as you might expect a Galliano Christmas tree to be!

Claridge's have unveiled their second yuletide collaboration with the designer, presenting an 'Under the Sea' inspired offering, resplendent with giant seahorses, colourful jellyfish, silver leaves and glistening coral.

The Christmas tree is open for the public to view until January 5th 2011 at Claridge's Hotel, 49 Brook Street, London W1 (www.claridges.co.uk)

Baby It's Cold Outside

Warnings of the big chill are rife, Scandinavian snow storms are a-coming and they're set to stay.  So, Yes, it's going to be cold, but on the bright side, think of all those fabulous cosy clothes and accessories we can pile on ... 

Centre, Limited Edition Faux Fur Coat, £85, Miss Selfridge. (www.missselfridge.com) Clockwise from top left: Fair Isle scarf £19.99, River Island (www.riverisland.com)  Knitted beanie £16, Topshop (www.topshop.com) Cashmere leg warmers £95, Rag & Bone at www.net-a-porter.com. Thermal shorts £6.99, Uniqlo (www.uniqlo.com/uk)  'Wonderland' Boots £270, KG by Kurt Geiger (www.kurtgeiger.com) Gloves £43, Moschino at www.my-wardrobe.com. 

Best Dressed - This Week

Easily the best dressed starlet of the week was girl de jour, Emma Watson. Stepping out on to the red carpet for the premiere of Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, Watson was show-stoppingly beautiful in a lace and feather mini dress by Rafael Lopez for Atelier-Mayer, accessorised to perfection with Solange Azagury-Partridge jewellery. 

Barbour & Alice Temperley - Pure fashion Gold

Classic British heritage brand, Barbour, is hooking up with one of TinkT's all-time, most absolute favourite designers, Alice Temperley, to create a capsule collection of timeless, glamorous classics for Autumn/Winter 2011.

The collection, entitled Barbour Gold Label by Temperley, will take inspiration from Barbour's classic back catalogue of fabrics and designs, and given a Temperley twist to create an undoubtedly feminine and fabulous collection.

Barbour's Managing Director, Steve Buck, says 'Gold Label is new, directional and fresh and we wanted to work with a British designer would could capture this feeling yet still remain true to Barbour's heritage.'  Alice Temperley adds 'Launching a premium line with Barbour, one of my favourite British brands, is a perfect fit for Temperley.  As we plan to celebrate our tenth anniversary in 2011, this collaboration comes at a significant time for our brand and our customers and offers our customers even more to choose from than ever before.'

Excited?  You betcha!

Lanvin for H&M - The highlights

Not set to hit the high street until 23rd November, the Lanvin for H&M collaboration, for now, remains just outside our reach.  So to whet your fashion whistles, TinkT happily brings you a sneak peek at some of the collections highlights.  

Crammed full of Lanvin's signature flourishes, the 48 piece collection is awash with bows and ruffles, while cinched waists, sumptuous satins and antique-ESE lace provides real show stopping glamour.  Add in all the fabulous accessories ... shoes, clutches, hosiery et al ... and what Alber Elbaz delivers is a a dazzling array of head turning, heart stopping gems.  I'll see you in the queue.


From L-R: Faux fur jacket £79.99. Asymmetric ruffle dress £99.99. Double chain necklace £34.99. Shoes £69.99. Chocolate satin ruffle dress £99.99.


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No way baby?!

Now, you may mock .. but this is potentially a very real trend alert ... although not one I'm suggesting you work outside of your own four walls.  The adult one piece is fast becoming a the most snuggle-tastic way to while away a wintry (or hungover) Sunday afternoon.  Norwegian based OnePiece, are the driving force behind this fabulously kitsch trend, pedalling their acid bright, fleece lined wears from their very recently launched website.  Punters thus far include Sadie Frost, Davina McCall and Pixie Geldof ... and quite frankly, I'm not ashamed to admit ... I want one too ... !!!

Prices start from £80 www.onepiece.co.uk

Cream of the Crop

It's nice to see Emma Watson finally getting her elfin crop working for her on the cover of the fabulous December issue of Vogue.  Out Thursday 

Winter Wünderland

Take your winter look from cosy to cool with the addition of a few super kitsch alpine delights ...

Clockwise from top left: Knitted Gilet £60, Next. Gloves £8, Jane Norman. Faux fur trapper hat £22, Topshop. Knitted dress £205, Paul Paul Smith at My Wardrobe. Boots £120, ASOS.com. Bag £40, Accessorize. Scarf £39, Jack Wills. Leggings £14, F&F at Tesco.

Main Picture: D&G Fall 2010/11 (Marcio Madeira/FirstView.com)

Kate Moss - The Final Collection

The final Kate Moss Topshop collection goes on sale tomorrow (instore and online) bringing to an end a three year partnership between the legendary supermodel and the high streets best loved fashion destination.  The collection, as you might expect, is a celebration of Moss's ubiquitous vintage/boho style.  Decade de jour, the Seventies, is also heavily referenced in everything from floral and paisley prints to beading, fringing and embellishment.  This can also been seen in cutesy Peter Pan collars and maxi skirts and dresses.  Some of the the lines early greatest hits also make a reappearance, namely the Pansy print floral tea dress and the backless sequined evening gown.  

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