What the f@#!

Wendy brandes is the designer behind the swear ring set, which dates back to 2008. These rings have been around for years, ranging from different expressions. They differ from gold to silver. This summer double rings and four collective rings have been very popular. Freedom @ Topshop have their own collection of swear jewellery, but are they too similar to designer Wendy Brandes. Wendy admits letter and word jewellery has been around for years and she is not an original designer, trends and styles tend to recycle. But in the last few years she has brought more attention to this product. Most designers copy other people it's the way fashion works. But most designers put their own spin on it to make it a little different, which makes it their own. The cost of Wendy's rings are around $380 and Topshop's are only £14.00 so they are more affordable. Wendy is a independent designer so this is why these costs are so high. Wendy would love to collaborate with a high street retailer to sell jewellery at a lower reasonable rate. But no one has come knocking at her door. Freedom @ topshop have obviously taking a liking to these designs so why copy, why not collaborate. We would love to hear your views on this. Let us know what you think.

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Topshop's swear ring set

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VV Brown wearing Wendy's ring set in a edtorial photoshoot

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Fashion pile up at Box park

Pop up store's are popping up all over the shop but have you ever heard of a pop up mall. Box park in shoreditch is the worlds first pop up mall. We visited this wonderful place in shoreditch and we were so amazed. It has great stores like Nike, puma, fiftyfiveDSL and many many more. You won't find your usual high-street shops here it has more of an indie feel, it has a unique mix of international fashion. It has places to eat a great place to dine in the sun. This pop up mall will the the place to hang out this summer. It isn't a place where you can just shop it's a place where you can meet up with friends and chill. Box park are giving a chance to independent retailers and what a great place to be. It's such a creative building it makes you want to visit. And all it is metal boxes placed on top of each other. Yet still looking very sleek but fitting in with shoreditch culture. It's easy to access just a 5 minute walk from Liverpool street station. You can find it on shoreditch high-street. 

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Week in photos

Sian's week in photos

1.Lomography, Carnaby street 2.Box park, Shoreditch 3.New nail polish 4.Dip Dye hair 5.Coffee in Paddington 6.Davies Street, London 7.Coachella savings 8.Blogging on the train 9.Milkshakes with G on Oxford street.

A little something to brighten your day : Nail polish review

We are loving pastel colours at the moment and especially on our nails. And now that it's spring these colours are great for the season, even though the weather is glum and rainy at least we can brighten up our day with some pastel coloured nails. Pastel colours on your nails are huge this spring/summer and can instantly brighten an outfit. You don't have to stick to one colour why not try various colours on your nails.

Avon nail pro lilac it's a fab colour and really caught our eye. The packedging is very sleek almost "Chanel" like. You only need two coats and your good to go its quite a thick nail polish which will last longer than most nail polishes. It was really easy to apply nice nail brush. It drys very quickly so it's a great nail polish if you're in a dash. If you have tried this product let us know what you think :)

We're the kids in America!

"We are two countries separated by a common language"


Sorry Queen Lizzie we know its a big year for you but the good old union jack just isn't the way forward, this summer its all about American prints and fads, anything with an American flag on is bang on trend, and you can't get away from it, it's all over the high street. Try it with some washed out dirty denim. This festival season it will be High on trend, we will always love our Aztec prints for festival season but it looks like we will have to leave it this year. Rustic leather jackets are great for this trend think t-birds or the film cry baby. Still have those t-shirts or jumpers from Disney land as a kid? Dig them out and style them with some ripped denim shorts. *style note - Primark has plenty of oversized men's Disney t-shirts for about £8 roll those sleeves up or even cut them off to make a vest ( if you are a little more daring why not cut the bottom of the t-shirt into fringing for the ultimate festival look) and add some leggings or some denim shorts and your ready for festival season.

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Amy LOVES Topshop's crop American flag top (£12.00)

Sian LOVES Vans American flag trainers
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Coachella 2012 weekend 1 trend review

For all of us who couldn't make the epic festival this year. Here is a trend report from coachella weekend one. For those of you who don't know what coachella is, Coachella sets all the standards for the year of festivals. The line up for this year was fanominal, but it's not only for singers and artists. Every celebrity flocks out to Indio California. It's a great place for fashionistas to express themselves and spot new trends. We garantee that you will all be wearing this years coachella trends this summer. Alot of the trends from last year have emerged into spring 2012, so why not be ahead of the game.

Denim trends

Denim was key at this years festival, but don't be careful in those previous denim items of yours it's all about rough denimn looks from rough cut off shorts to acid wash. Double denim seemed to be quite popular this season. So don't be afraid to wear that denim jacket with a pair of denim shorts.

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Biker Boots

Revive those biker boots don't worry if they were ruined from all those years of festivals, you're right on key. They are great with some cut off denim shorts. Alot of vintage milatry is coming in this summer, so these boots would be great with an oversized army jacket.

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Cut out body cons

We have done our research and body is not in fashion this season, but we are loving these body on cut out dresses seen at coachella so it's all rumours. These cut out body con dresses are great for the summer heat for a little cool down.

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Crop tops And tiger tops oh my

Crop tops are great for this years festival scene and can really set off an outfit. Great with high waisted shorts and maxi skirts. Thier is no right or wrong pattern of crop top anything goes. Since rhianna has worn her peace topshop crop top sales have gone threw the roof. Leopard print has been very popular this season but we think in this case tigers are better than lions, they are well and truly rocking the tiger print.

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American pride
We all know its the queens jubilee and union jacks are everywhere, Primark is full of it. But as brits we are ashamed to say it but fashion wise it's all about the American flag. We are loving anything with this on and it's gonna be a festival must have this year.

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We are wishing we were at coachella so here's our money pot for next year :)

leave us some comments and let us know what you will be wearing this summer.

Topshop Sale

Topshop sale launches this Thursday the 19th, so make sure you check out your nearest Topshop store!

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