Designer Label Fashion

Look super stylish when you hit the shops with the Alexander McQueen Skull Shopper

With the tragic and untimely death of British designer and fashion extraordinaire Alexander McQueen it is no surprise that many of his designs are receiving more attention than ever. Owning a McQueen item makes as much of a striking fashion statement as ever. If you have been considering purchasing a piece from the renown designer then the Alexander McQueen Skull Shopper could be one to consider.

The Alexander McQueen Skull Shopper is not only a bold designer piece but also a handy day-to-day shopping essential. Who said you can’t make the grocery shopping a glamorous affair? This black and white shopper with has clear black skull prints sitting upon a crisp white background. It measures 16.5” wide and 16” high meaning there is plenty of room inside for your purchases. It has a lustrous thick silver chain link handle which is strong yet stylish. This shopper is made of 100% cotton which is nice. The  Alexander McQueen Skull Shopper is fabulous for slinging over your shoulder on your trip into town and is sturdy making it a versatile and resilient designer product. Although McQueen may have passed, his designs still live on and this is a fantastic opportunity to own one. This shopper opens with a popper clasp and inner zip pocket, so you can securely close it without anything falling whenever you wish. Be the first to make supermarket shopping chic and invest in one of these great bags now.

Visit Browns online now and buy the Alexander McQueen Skull Shopper for £385.

Calling yummy new mummies everywhere! You’ve got the eco-nappies, now for the designer gold and diamond nappy pins to keep them on your little darling. Actually they aren’t designer nappy pins, but earrings - safety pin earrings - so maybe they’re aimed at rich ex-punks instead (and aren’t ex-punks the only rich people left?)

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Handbags & Gladrags sell handbags and accessories from top designers including Lulu Guiness, Just Cavelli, Billy Bag, Nina Campbell Cosmetic and more. Now you can enjoy 10 percent off all non-sale items on the Handbags and Gladrags website. Just use voucher code H49 at the Handbags & Gladrags checkout. But hurry as it runs out on 30 April 2009.

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Grab yourself a pair of celebrity designer shades and make like Victoria Beckham - the DVB sunglasses sale is now on, with prices £68 - that’s less than half the RRP on the featured sunglasses of £159. The DVB sunglasses sale ends at 23.59 on Friday 10 April 2009. To view the DVB sunglasses sale you need to register with the Secret Sales website - but this is free, easy to do, and there is no obligation to buy anything. For classic styles or acid brights, register with Secret Sales and view the DVB sunglasses sale now, or check out our favourites below.
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Designer jewellery boutique Astley Clarke has launched its sample sale online today - with discounts of up to 50%! The sample sale includes stunning charm bracelets, dangly earrings, bangles, necklaces, gold and silver rings and more, plus elegant leather purses and wallets. We’ve added a selection of jewellery from the sample sale, below. Or view the whole Astley Clarke designer jewellery sample sale now.
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Spruce up a favourite outfit with some designer jewellery from online jewellery boutique Astley Clarke. Just enter the voucher code DISCOVER at the Astley Clarke checkout, and they will take £35 off your final bill. You need to spend over £100 to qualify for this offer, which runs out on 29 March 2009.
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Treat yourself to some of the best Italian and European designer brands at Forzieri Italia - and get £10 off when you spend over £125. Just use voucher code 754987 at the Forzieri checkout. Offer ends 22 March 2009. Check out some of our Spring favourites below, or visit Forzieri now.

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This gorgeous Just Cavalli Silla bracelet watch is only £187.44. It has an oval dial and is decorated with dazzling Swarovski crystals and the Just Cavalli logo. Signature gift box included.

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Wear the watch above with this simple yet stunning white summer dress in 100% cotton, by Julia Cocco, £140.58. This mid-length white sundress has a lace insert and thin straps.

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This striped summery bucket tote bag in leather and cotton by Francesco Biasia is £132. Striped canvas fabric with contrasting leather trim. Dustbag included.

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Don’t forget - when you spend over £125 at Forzieri Italia you get £10 off: just use voucher code 754987 when you get to the Forzieri checkout. Visit Forzieri Italia now.

If you’re trying to save money, a beautiful Emilio Pucci silk scarf in a classic print that will span the seasons can satisfy those shopping cravings and update your look. Check out these gorgeous Emilio Pucci print scarves below, all from the fashion website Forzieri. And until 10 March 2009 there is FREE EXPRESS DELIVERY from Forzieri if you spend £150 or more (see below the scarves for codes and more info).

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This striking pink and grey pure silk bandana by Emilio Pucci, £117.15 from Forzieri, features a vibrant and graphic nelion print surrounded by a geometric border. This Emilio Pucci silk scarf is also available with the same pattern in an aqua blue or purple print.

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A yellow/blue Emilio Pucci wool silk blend long scarf with a colourful geometric diamond print, £198.09 at Forzieri. This long wool silk blend scarf is also avaialable in purple.

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A lovely Emilio Pucci blue silk square scarf with a vibrant swirling cosmo print, £209.45 at Forzieri. Cosmo print Emilio Pucci scarf also available in purple.

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A stunning yellow Emilio Pucci pure silk square scarf with an unusual geometric cut-crystal effect Cristallo print, £209.45 at Forzieri. This Emilio Pucci square silk scarf design is also available in a blue or multicolour print too.

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This pretty blue pure silk oblong scarf by Emilio Pucci costs £159.75 at Forzieri, and features a vibrant dot pattern and geometric flower print. This Emilio Pucci silk scarf is also available in the same pattern in orange or pink.

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FREE EXPRESS DELIVERY from FORZIERI, ends 10 March 2008:

• Shipping destination UK: minimum purchase 150 GBP, coupon code CDA03D
• Shipping destination USA: minimum purchase 195 USD, coupon code C7CAD1
• Shipping destination Italy, France, Germany or Spain: minimum purchase 150 EUR, coupon code 17B42A

Save 5% on your next order by signing up for the Forzieri Privileges club - it is free to join, with just your email address. Forzieri also have a points system to earn F Points with each purchase which you can redeem against future sales from the Frozieri online store.

About Forzieri Italia: Forzieri is an Italian luxury store selling the latest in-season collections from over 175 premium brands. Forzlieri specializes in one-of-a-kind jewellery, handbags, shoes, and more - plus hand-picked selections of global brands such as D&G, Versace and Armani.

Cocktail rings are a great way to add some old-style glamour and a bit of sparkly bling to an existing outfit. These cocktail rings are available at online designer jewellery store Astley Clarke. Astley Clarke sells their own designer jewellery pieces by other jewellery designers.

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This nest cocktail ring in 18ct gold vermeil has freshwater pearls and is made by jewellery designers Agrigento from New York - it costs £225. The intricate and delicate lattice design is made from 18ct yellow gold and sterling silver vermeil, and there are three cute freshwater pearl “eggs”. The nest measures 34mm by 30mm. This unusual cocktail ring is available exclusively in the UK from the Astley Clarke online jewellery boutique.

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This gorgeous green amethyst cocktail ring is by The Hudson Collection, £2,200, a team of jewellery designers based in New York. The pale green amethyst measures 20mm by 14 mm and is set in 18ct yellow gold. This cocktail ring also has white diamonds around the green amethyst, and along the shoulder of the band. This ring has 9.7 carats green amethyst weight, and 0.62 carat total diamond weight.

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This classic cocktail ring, £350, is a dome ring with rock crystal cabochon and is by jewellery designer Asha by ADM. The ring is made in 18ct yellow gold and sterling silver vermeil and it features a large opaque rock crystal cabochon measuring 24mm by 22mm. This stunning cocktail ring is available exclusively in the UK from the Astley Clarke online jewellery boutique.

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This striking hermatite and white diamond cocktail ring by Astley Clarke Couture, £2,500, is made of 18ct white gold - it has a white quartz cabochon layered over the soft blue grey tones of hematite, and the luminosity that this layering creates is is accented with white diamonds set in black rhodium. This cocktail ring has a total of 0.70 carats diamond weight, 5.70 carats hematite weight and 12.15 carats white quartz weight. It measures 16mm by 16mm.

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This beautiful Takara Collection Diamond flower ring with white, black and cognac diamonds in 18ct white gold, is £2,500 at Astley Clarke. Each petal is covered in white, black or cognac diamonds. Additionally, the lower two layers have been finished with an oxidised rhodium to give subtle contrast. This flower cocktail ring has 2.83 carats total diamond weight.

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• Visit Astley Clarke for more designer cocktail rings, engagement ring and wedding rings.
• Looking for a diamond ring? Read about conflict diamonds on the Astley Clarke site.

Jewellery designer Kenneth Jay Lane is seriously influenced by the call of the wild this season  - and his animal cuffs combine style with elegance, humour and charm. These stunning and eye-catching Kenneth Jay Lane animal cuffs are perfect if you want to make a statement wih your jewellery this season - they range in price from only £62 to £233.

Kenneth Jay Lane’s fabulous Leopard Cuff, £156, has all the drama and glamour of a 1930s movie, with 22 carat gold plated cuff and black enamel. A gold hoop centre is surrounded by a double leopard head with ruby coloured Swarovski crystals for eyes. It has a magnetic clasp fastening and has an internal measurement of 17cm. This quirky piece would look fabulous stacked on the wrist with a collection of simply styled bangles and a figure hugging black dress.

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Kenneth Jay Lane’s Elephant Cuff, £117, is made of 22 carat gold plated and purple enamelled metal. The Elephant Cuff has a segmented texture, and features an elephant’s head with synthetic pearl and Swarovski crystal decoration. With a side clasp fastening and spring hinge this animal cuff has an internal circumference measurement of 16cm. This Elephant Cuff sparkles and would be perfect for a party.

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The Kenneth Jay Lane Tiger Cuff, £130, is an elegant 22 carat gold enamel cuff with black striped decoration throughout. A fine tiger head, heavily encrusted with Swarovski crystals, connects to an elegant swirling sprung tail. This piece has an internal circumference of 15cm. team this Tiger Cuff with a vibrant and vivid outfit.

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Kenneth Jay Lane’s Black Serpent Cuff, £207, has a 22 carat gold plate and black enamel finish. With starkly contrasting Swarovski crystal encrusted serpent, this glamorous cuff is hinged and has a 14cm circumference. Wear the Black Serpent Cuff with a simple white shirt and black liquid leggings, to create a focus on that glittering serpent!

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The Kenneth Jay Lane Black Octopus Cuff, £233, has an Art Deco appeal. In stunning 22 carat gold plate and black enamel, the octopus figure is depicted with delicate green Swarovski crystals and huge green rectangular crystal centre stone. With a hinge for good fit it has an internal circumference of 15cm.

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Kenneth Jay Lane’s gold plated Alligator Cuff, £62, (also available in silver plate finish also for £62) has an elasticated finish, allowing it to be worn on the upper arm (great for avoiding that bracelet/laptop keyboard clash that has ruined many a well-accessorised office outfit). It has a delicate look to it with an open meshed texture to its dainty alligator body and head.

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Who is Kenneth Jay Lane? Kenneth Jay Lane’s name is linked with glamorous costume jewellery and has been for the last forty years. His amazing design talent was first noticed when he was working for Christian Dior. Early fans of his designs included Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. More recent wearers have included Madonna, Jessica Simpson, Britney Spears and Sarah Jessica Parker (Kenneth Jay Lane’s jewellery was featured in the movie Sex and The City and worn by Carrie Bradshaw).

Kenneth Jay Lane’s glitzy and glamorous designs brighten up a simple outfit and have real designer staying power - Kenneth Jay Lane vintage pieces are considered collectables and many have found their way to auction houses such as Christie’s and Sotheby’s.

Heavily influenced by a bygone age of glamorous decadence, his animal cuff designs represent the true look of vintage Hollywood with that up to the minute twist. You can check out these and more Kenneth Jay Lane animal-inspired jewellery at My Wardrobe.