Tue 12 Jun 2012
The UK may still be waiting (ever so patiently) for summer to arrive but in the world of fashion thoughts have moved to Autumn/Winter already! Last week marked the Lipsy Autumn/Winter press day with fashions finest magazine editors, bloggers, stylists and even the gorgeous Millie Mackintosh dropping by to take a look at next season's collection!
A Lipsy press day isn't complete without a bit pf pampering! Thanks to Shaker Events for creating the Tipsy Lipsy cocktail - it was delicious. Many thanks also to Lash boutique and Exposed Professional nail lacquer for adding a touch of glam to our nails and lashes!
Next season is of course party season and Lipsy have some show stopping dresses - think black, gold and bodycon. It's pretty difficult to pick a favourite, take a peak at some of the most wanted pieces from the day.
In the meantime you can shop the latest pieces to arrive at Lipsy here.
Thu 31 May 2012
Being based in London, Lipsy HQ couldn't help but get in the Jubilee spirit! Any excuse to break out the bunting and celebrate all thing British with of course a delicious cake and cucumber sandwich or two...
The press showroom was transformed into a red, white and blue royal wonderland - with union jacks as far as the eye could see! The amazing summer weather meant that celebrations even spilled out into the street much to the amusement of passers by!
Have a great Jubilee weekend!
Tue 24 Apr 2012
The gorgeous new Lipsy summer collections have now landed in stores and on the Lipsy site. If you're a regular reader of the Lipsy newsletter you'll know that the biggest trends this season are ice cream pastels and tropical clashing prints! For this season's campaign shoot we transported our studio into our very own ice cream parlour and tropical getaway complete with palm trees!
Take a sneak peek at the Lipsy models in make up and perfecting their poses and pouts for the cameras!
Now all that's left to do is countdown the days till summer to add the finishing touch to our pastel dresses - an ice cream sundae!
You can view the rest of the campaign images and shop the collection here.
Fri 23 Mar 2012
If you have a major crush on Lipsy then show Lipsy your star style! We want to see you looking gorgeous in your favourite Lipsy outfit and of course striking a pose just like the celebs!
The prize? Your photo will sit beside the celebs in their favourite Lipsy outfits including The Saturdays, Little Mix and Tulisa to name but a few in your local Lipsy store on our famous Wall of Fame. You will also receive a £50 Lipsy giftcard to top up your ever growing Lipsy collection...
The Lipsy judges pick a winner from each Lipsy store every 2 months and very kindly shared their top tips on what they look for when picking the winners...
1. Don't worry if you're not off to a red carpet event this week! Photo's of you in your bedroom, living room, garden or out having fun are fab too. Just make sure we can see your full outfit and not just a head shot, avoid taking your photo yourself using a mirror as the flash will hide your outfit!
2. Boyfriends as lovely as they may be aren't needed for this photo, the attention should be on you! Why not ask him or a friend instead to take a fab full length shot of just you.
3. Before you upload your photo save it as a JPEG and don't crop it, if you do only half of it will appear in the frame which would look a little bit strange on our lovely Wall of Fame.
Lot's of luck, love the Lipsy girls x
PS. You can enter the Wall of Fame competition here.
Fri 08 Oct 2010
Get your Friday fashion fix with next day delivery
That 'I have nothing to wear' pre-weekend terror has struck us all at one time or another. And no amount of reassurance from boyfriends/ friends/mums will relieve it.
Yes, yes, we know that we have a wardrobe full of clothes - they're just not quite right for this particular night at this particular place.
Of course you could always pop into town for some mad-dash shopping after work on a Thursday, but let's face it, when has that ever resulted in well thought-out purchases?
But fear not, Friday night fashionistas, Lipsy is here to help you avoid any hasty fashion faux pas *cue A-Team music*...
If you live in the UK and order before 6pm from Monday to Friday, we'll deliver your party-perfect package the very next day!
When ordering, you'll be given the option to pick a time (AM or PM) and date for delivery, based on your post code, the time your order is placed and courier availability. Oh, and be sure to factor in an extra day of delivery time for Bank Holidays.
So, what are you waiting for? Check out our delivery and returns policies here and get your Friday night fashion fix!
Mon 12 Jul 2010
Esmee Denters talks to Lipsy
Hi Esmee, lovely to meet you and congratulations on your new single 'Love Dealer' with Justin Timberlake, it's a great summer song, we love it at Lipsy. So what was it like to be discovered by Justin Timberlake, how did it come about?
It was great! I love to play the piano and cover my favourite songs, I'd upload the covers on to Youtube and that's how Justin discovered me. He invited me to one of his concerts and that was when I first met him. It was very exciting!
What's Justin like in person?
Justin is a real humble guy, he's very down-to-earth and a brilliant artist.
You've also worked with Chipmonk, we love Chip Diddy Chip! How was that?
(Laughs) Chipmonk is cool! I found Chipmonk on Youtube and loved his music. I tweeted about him saying how I loved his music and he tweeted back saying that he liked my music, that's how the collaboration came about. It was the perfect collaboration!
Who do you admire in the music industry?
I look up to strong female artists such as Alicia Keys, Beyonce and Madonna; they have definitely influenced me in my career.
Do you have any celebrity crushes?
(Laughs) Hmm, I'd have to say Lenny Kravitz, he's sooo hot...and (laughing) probably the only man who can pull off wearing leather trousers!!
Do you have any fashion tips for Lipsy fans?
I'd say get creative and don't be afraid! I love to wear cute dresses like this Lipsy dress and my killer Gucci heels to add my own flavour. Always do your own thing and have fun with fashion.
What is it that you love about Lipsy?
I love Lipsy, the clothes are so feminine yet funky! The dresses are very beautiful, they fit great and look amazing on. I'm a girl with curves and Lipsy dresses accentuate my best bits!
How would you describe your style?
My style is fun & sassy. I like to mix casual pieces with real funky accessories, I love accessories!
Do you have any tips/advice for Lipsy fans?
Be yourself- don't be afraid to just do it and grab the opportunity. People will always hate, but my advice is to rise above it, focus on being positive, and do what you want to do!
Do you have any plans for the summer?
I'm planning to spend the summer writing new material and focusing on what to do next. I'll also be watching the World Cup final, I'm from the Netherlands who are in the final, and hopefully I'll be celebrating when they win (laughs)!
Mon 12 Jul 2010
Esmee Denters talks to Lipsy
Hi Esmee, lovely to meet you and congratulations on your new single 'Love Dealer' with Justin Timberlake, it's a great summer song, we love it at Lipsy. So what was it like to be discovered by Justin Timberlake, how did it come about?
It was great! I love to play the piano and cover my favourite songs, I'd upload the covers on to Youtube and that's how Justin discovered me. He invited me to one of his concerts and that was when I first met him. It was very exciting!
What's Justin like in person?
Justin is a real humble guy, he's very down-to-earth and a brilliant artist.
You've also worked with Chipmonk, we love Chip Diddy Chip! How was that?
(Laughs) Chipmonk is cool! I found Chipmonk on Youtube and loved his music. I tweeted about him saying how I loved his music and he tweeted back saying that he liked my music, that's how the collaboration came about. It was the perfect collaboration!
Who do you admire in the music industry?
I look up to strong female artists such as Alicia Keys, Beyonce and Madonna; they have definitely influenced me in my career.
Do you have any celebrity crushes?
(Laughs) Hmm, I'd have to say Lenny Kravitz, he's sooo hot...and (laughing) probably the only man who can pull off wearing leather trousers!!
Do you have any fashion tips for Lipsy fans?
I'd say get creative and don't be afraid! I love to wear cute dresses like this Lipsy dress and my killer Gucci heels to add my own flavour. Always do your own thing and have fun with fashion.
What is it that you love about Lipsy?
I love Lipsy, the clothes are so feminine yet funky! The dresses are very beautiful, they fit great and look amazing on. I'm a girl with curves and Lipsy dresses accentuate my best bits!
How would you describe your style?
My style is fun & sassy. I like to mix casual pieces with real funky accessories, I love accessories!
Do you have any tips/advice for Lipsy fans?
Be yourself- don't be afraid to just do it and grab the opportunity. People will always hate, but my advice is to rise above it, focus on being positive, and do what you want to do!
Do you have any plans for the summer?
I'm planning to spend the summer writing new material and focusing on what to do next. I'll also be watching the World Cup final, I'm from the Netherlands who are in the final, and hopefully I'll be celebrating when they win (laughs)!
Mon 05 Jul 2010
US superstar Kelly Rowland chats to Lipsy!
How would you describe your style?
I'd describe my style as varied. I tend dress for my mood and love to vary my style from classy to edgy. I like to mix designer with high street brands. I love the British high street and love Lipsy; everyone has such great style in the UK.
What's your most extravagant fashion purchase?
I recently purchased a pair of shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte which are amazing, however they were rather expensive!
How long does it take you to get ready for a night out?
I normally take around 2 hours to get ready for a night out.
Do you have any fashion tips for Lipsy girls?
Always be comfortable in what you are wearing otherwise it will show.
Do you have any beauty tips for Lipsy girls?
I love false eyelashes and can't leave the house without a pair these days! They've turned into my must-have essential.
Favourite hangout?
When I'm over in the UK I like to party at Movida or Chinawhites.
What are you most looking forward to most this summer?
I'm really excited to travel this summer promoting my new single, 'Commander'.
What are your summer essentials?
I never travel without sunscreen or my bible.
If you weren't a famous singer, what would you be?
A teacher.
Do you have any tips for people you want to get into music?
My tip would be to just go for it, but be aware that the industry isn't as glamourous as it seems and there's a lot of hard work involved. If you want a career in music you have to really work for it and it will pay off in the end.
Do you have a message for the Lipsy girls?
My message for the Lipsy girls is to simply have fun! I don't over-think things in life and I always pray to keep my focus in life.
Tue 29 Jun 2010
Electrify your holiday wardrobe with scorching summer prints that will help you make a style statement. This season it's all about graphic and digital prints, adding a futuristic edge to summer party dresses. Chose from our favourite season-essential pieces:
Graphic
This summer's psychedelic digital prints, graphic florals and tropical colours make for the perfect holiday go-to dresses, taking you from beach-bar to club in stand-out style. Check out our one-shoulder slinky dress in vibrant, abstract print and the gorgeous beaded pocket bustier dress, updating the oversized floral trend. Or become a water goddess in the aqua-coloured strapless sweetheart dress - a great tan enhancer.
Animal Print
Wild-child animal print was championed at Clothes Show London's Fashion Theatre last weekend, underlining that this trend is here to stay for the summer. Try Pixie's strapless oversized animal print dress for pop-star style or go monochrome in the zebra print panel strapless dress, incorporating the underwear as outerwear look with pretty lace hem.
Sizzling Separates
With prints so bold, you only need one piece to make a statement, so create unique outfits with separates. Pair our graphic gathered panel skirt with a vest top - don't be afraid to clash prints - or wear the sequin print drop-hem vest with denim shorts - the perfect lo-fi look for festivals and Ibiza's top club nights.
Shop all summer prints now
Mon 28 Jun 2010
No doubt you've been saving your pennies for your summer holiday - we know we have - but now you can snap-up new outfits to take with you for half price, by shopping our summer sale!
Before heading to the beach, fill up your bargain animal-print beach bag with holiday essentials such as the glam Lipsy flip-flops - now £8 reduced from £15 - and the ring detail tropical bikini, £20 from £35. For variety, cover-up with the zebra ra-ra skirt for just £10!
Lounge in style as you prep for your big night out, in celeb-favourite Lipsy logowear such as the 'love Lipsy' pants and hoodie, now just £25 each.
And make a statement as you go from bar to club in a stunning party dress, as seen on the celebs! Pick up the Pixie lace bodice dress or Pixie studded skirt dress, both reduced to £35, or the VIP bandeau full skirt dress - as worn by The Saturdays' Mollie King! We've even thrown a few best-sellers in there: we're sure you'll be excited to know that our favourite LWD, the wrap-over ric rac dress, is now just £30!
Don't forget to check out our accessories too. We have some fab hobo bags, peep-toe shoes, chunky boho belts and charm bracelets in the sale to help you put the finishing touches to your holiday look.
Mon 21 Jun 2010
A pretty prom dress is the obvious choice for a big night out or an important party, but which style do you choose to best suit your shape? Follow our style guide to find your perfect party dress.
Boyish:
If you're slender with a small bust and narrow hips, take a tip from Kristen Stewart's book and create a more feminine shape with texture and volume. Try our low back lace prom dress with netted skirt - now just £30 - or the Eighties-style bow-skirt dress with structured skirt.
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Big bust:
For support for larger busts, choose a dress with straps, as well as a plunging neckline or bustier style to show off your assets. Go for the embellished strap babydoll dress with gorgeous gathered bust detail, or the embellished harness dress with structured bustier cups.
Rounded tummy:
To cover those lumps and bumps, try chiffon numbers that will fall flatteringly over problem areas. The VIP wire-frill hem dress will draw attention away from your tummy to the structured skirt detail, while the light material of the jewelled gathered bust dress floats flatteringly from the beaded band down over your midriff.
Pear-shaped:
If you're pear shaped, make the most of your feminine curves by creating smooth lines over your lower half with block-coloured tulip-style skirts such as the beaded pleat skirt dress or strapless jewelled pocket dress. Or accentuate your womanly shape with a dress that nips in at the waist, such as the one-shoulder Grecian dress with waist band.
Wed 16 Jun 2010
Lipsy takes to the catwalk
We're always trying to make it easier for you to find your perfect Lipsy dress, and as of today you can view Lipsy items modelled on our new video catwalk!
Proof that we listen to our Lipsy girls, in December last year 'Joanne' wrote on the blog: "Please get catwalk videos for all the dresses, it's a MUST!" Granting that wish, the virtual catwalk shows our gorgeous models walking up and down the runway and turning around so you can get a better idea of how the clothes fit.
In the past year we've also added a pre-order function to the site to ensure you don't miss out on the must-have styles, as well as the capability to search by style, colour, trend and celebrity.
And if you're suffering from a 'nothing to wear' crisis, you can pick up our essential celeb styles in one of the 14 Lipsy outlets around the UK and Ireland, using our store finder to find the one nearest you.
When you've found your perfect outfit, post a photo of yourself wearing it on our Facebook wall, with the text 'Lipsy Wall of Fame - [insert city]', for your chance to win £50 to spend at Lipsy.
Happy shopping girls!
Wed 09 Jun 2010
Win a limited-edition model robe
Every Wednesday throughout the month of June we're giving our Facebook fans the chance to win one of five limited-edition Lipsy model robes. These are the only five ever made, so if you get your hands on one you'll own a piece of exclusive fashion history!
The robes are perfect for a pampering session or for just relaxing around the house feeling like a VIP!
Last week Bianca Cameron won the first robe as she showed Facebook fans how she'd style SATC's Carrie in Lipsy, receiving the most likes for her entry.
For your chance to win, check out our Facebook page for competition details every Wednesday this month, and shop the Lipsy logo range for celeb-style longuewear.
Wed 12 May 2010
Pixie, Selfridges and Turn It Up...
Pixie Lott managed to squeeze some time out from her busy UK tour with Rihanna yesterday to unveil her amazing new clothing collection for Lipsy at Selfridges in London.
Before the photocall at Selfridges, Pixie stopped off at Lipsy HQ to say a quick hello and prep herself for the appearance. Our favourite pop-princess looked super-stylish choosing to wear her cobweb back maxi dress from the collection and signature pillar-box red lipstick. Love the look Pix!
Whilst at Lipsy HQ we chatted with Pixie about how much fun she was having on tour with Rihanna at the moment and how uber excited she was for the release of her fifth single 'Turn It Up', the title track of her debut album...yet another great single from the album! We've already downloaded the single and are practising the dance routines here in the Lipsy office! Buy Pixie's album 'Turn It Up' today by clicking here!
Wed 05 May 2010
Exclusive Pixie Lott celebrity launch party!
After the Pixie Lott Bluewater store appearance we headed back to Lipsy HQ to get ready for the exclusive launch party at Movida nighclub in London, and after much fake-tanning, hair straightening and applying of eyelashes we were ready to roll. Here come the Lipsy girls!
Sassy songstress Pixie performed an intimate soulful set, including a medley of The Strokes, The Killers and Ce Ce Peniston, as well as her hits 'Cry Me Out' and 'Mama Do' with just an acoustic guitar - and her enthusiastic friends and family - for backing. Her voice was amazing and she was obviously thrilled at how the collection had turned out, thanking Lipsy for the opportunity to turn fashion designer before telling the packed crowd: "see you on the dance floor!".
Pixie looked stunning in the animal print dress and wasn't the only celeb celebrating the new collection in Lipsy. Kara Tointon opted for VIP in the bandeau disc dress and Tina O'Brien, Stacey Solomon and Louisa Lytton all embraced the monochrome trend in the sequin-stripe drop hem vest, strapless spotted dress and front-zipped drape skirt dress. We also spotted The Saturdays' Frankie chatting to fans, Calum Best and The Bill's Ali Bastian checking out a number of Lipsy VIP dresses!
What a night and what a collection! We can't wait to see what Pixie has up her sleeve for autumn/winter!
Shop the Pixie collection now and keep up with the latest Pixie news, videos and competitions here.
Tue 04 May 2010
Pixie loves Lipsy- Exclusive Lipsy Bluewater store appearance!
When Pixie launched her debut fashion range for Lipsy we had to celebrate in style, which meant a day and night of parties!
First stop was the Lipsy Bluewater store appearance in Kent, where Pixie officially launched her debut clothing collection for Lipsy. Wearing her favourite white pom-pom dress, Pixie cut the ribbon around her two collections - Festival and Party - and signed autographs for hundreds of fans who had queued for hours to meet their favourite pop star.
Our Facebook competition winner Rhiannon Lawson and friend loved Pixie's sundresses and said that they're looking forward to seeing her perform at the V Festival this summer, no doubt wearing some of the pieces. Lipsy had a fair few fans in the queue too. Devon Durrant, 14, was already modelling the denim bead-embellished waistcoat, and was clutching her Pixie printed vest top with pride. "She comes in here every weekend," said her mum "she loves Lipsy".
As usual Pixie had brought along family for support, this time in the form of her brother Stephen, who told us that he enjoys hanging out with his little sister when he's not at university studying Economics. But he added that Pixie's fame does come at a price: "Once the press they were following the car whilst I was driving Pixie somewhere and they nearly drove me off the road," he said. "In the end we just stopped at a garage and let them get their shot".
After all the madness and a hugely successful day, we left Pixie to relax and unwind for a couple of hours before we got the party started at London nightclub Movida, for a star-studded celebrity bash!
Fri 30 Apr 2010
My night with Pixie and Lipsy
Yasmin King reports back from the Pixie loves Lipsy launch party:
Last week I was lucky enough to be Lipsy's competition winner and got to head down to London's exclusive Movida nightclub for the Lipsy/Pixie launch party!!
The club had been decorated floor-to-ceiling with huge Pixie posters, glittery Pixie/Lipsy love-hearts covered the walls and best of all, Pixie's new gorgeous party and festival line was displayed.
After taking in the buzzing atmosphere and meeting up with some of the Pixie crew for a few photos, we headed to the bar to take full advantage of the free fruity cocktails they had to offer, lush!!
A drink or two later we were informed that Pixie was due to perform any minute!! In an excited frenzy, we headed down to the stage to get the best views. Pixie sung two of her hit singles 'Cry Me Out' and 'Mama Do' as well as some wicked covers! She really is so talented and definitely knows how to get a party going!
Hours packed-full of fun went past too quickly! We danced all we could dance, and even managed to get to meet pixie and had a few pics :) With camera in hand, full of wicked memories, we decided to head off home.
The night was amazing, something I will remember forever! Thanks to all at Lipsy for a wicked night that will most definitely be hard to beat!
Yasmin xxx
Tue 27 Apr 2010
Lipsy magazine launches
If the Pixie collaboration wasn't exciting enough, this week we're also launching our first ever Lipsy magazine, packed full of discounts, competitions and behind-the-scenes style features.
For Pixie fans we have an exclusive Q&A with the pop star herself, plus a competition in which one lucky Lipsy girl can win the entire Pixie collection! Five runners up will receive a £250 Lipsy gift voucher, and we're also offering all readers a 10% discount online - so everyone wins!
As well as style features - including spotlight on the festival, western and provocateur trends, must-have buys and season essentials - Grazia's shopping editor Sophie Ferguson-Jones picks out the best new season party dresses, and we give you an insider's look at the design of a Lipsy dress.
The mag will go out with orders and will also be available in-store and as an online digital edition. So what are you waiting for? Get your fashion fix now- click here to view the Lipsy magagzine!
Mon 19 Apr 2010
Lipsy launches in Bloomingdales, America
Lipsy has already proved a big hit with American celebs including Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Kristin Cavallari, Taylor Swift, Jessica Lowndes, Kimberly Wyatt, Michelle Williams and Demi Lovato (...deep breath) and now the stylish stars will be able to get their hands on the brand without crossing the pond.
Legendary department store Bloomingdale's is now stocking Lipsy in its Bridgewater and Bergen County stores in New Jersey and in LA's South Coast Plaza, taking the London look stateside.
Lipsy CEO Jeremy Satakol said: "We are delighted to be working with Bloomingdale's on the launch of Lipsy in the US. We see this as the start of a long-term partnership".
We also ship to the USA for just £8. So if you have friends in America, spread the Lipsy love!
Tue 06 Apr 2010
Corrie stars join Lipsy for celeb retreat
Coronation Street stars were among those to be treated to a spot of Lipsy pampering at Manchester's Malmaison hotel last week. Kim Marsh, Carley Stenson and Michelle Keegan each took away a bag bursting with spring/summer Lipsy essentials to set them up for the coming season.
The three soap stars seemed glad to be enjoying some girly time away from the gruelling filming schedules the Street has set them of late, but their hard work seems to have paid off.
Michelle's role as Corrie's grieving Tina McIntyre has landed her a nomination for 'Best Actress' in May's British Soap Awards, and she's also in the running to hold onto her title as 'Sexiest Female'.
After all their northern graft, we think they deserved a treat.
Wed 31 Mar 2010
Pixie Lott talks to Lipsy
Walking barefoot around Kensington Roof Gardens in a floaty white dress, it's obvious that Pixie Lott is ready for summer when we catch up with her, perhaps because she's just back from shooting her 'Pixie Loves Lipsy' collection in Spain's warmer climes. "It was amazing to go to Marbella and be in the sunshine," Pixie enthuses. "I loved doing the festival stuff as the makeup was a bit crazy. I also love accessories, so we had fun with scarves and hats and I took a creative role in the way I looked."
Pixie talks style
Having started wearing Lipsy at a young age, Pixie knows that "when girls look for something to wear on a weekend, they go to Lipsy" and feels that her collection sums up her style perfectly.
"The collection is very me and that's why it was great to do the two looks - festival and party - as I love festivals and I love going out. It's good for people looking for something to wear over the summer and for the weekends."
Pixie describes her style as "vintage-inspired with a mix of contemporary fashion and designer", and the collection is just as eclectic, with her favourite pieces spanning current trends. "I really like this white pom-pom dress as it's vintage-looking, so I'll definitely be wearing it at the festivals this year. I also love the red and black lace bodice party dress which I'd wear out on a Friday or Saturday night. "Then there's the white lace backless dress - I love any kind of backless style and I think a lot of my friends will like that as well," she adds.
Pixie talks make-up
Sitting cross-legged, and happy to have pictures taken with fans within the Lipsy family, it's clear that Pixie is one laid-back pop star - so much so that she tells us it takes her just 30 minutes to get ready for a night out! "If I have half an hour, I can do that definitely - it just depends how much time I have. If it's two hours, it can take that long too. "However long you have, if you're doing smoky eyes you have to do that before you do your base and cheeks because it can get messy and you don't want to have to start over."
Pixie talks music
With two number-one singles under her belt, as well as a platinum-selling debut album, it's hard to believe that Pixie is still just 19. If she wasn't one of the country's favourite pop stars, she says would still be at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts with her friends, singing, dancing, acting or "doing anything entertainment-focused". "You've got to be an opportunist in this game," she says. "If you want it you have to go for every audition, every opportunity. "I used to scour the internet and papers all the time. But I think if you have the right dedication and persistence you'll get there."
Pixie talks men
With a stunning look, amazing talent and fun-loving personality, it seems that Pixie could have any man she chose, so who would that be? "I don't have any unusual celebrity crushes," she smiles coyly. "It's just the usuals like Rob Pattinson and Ashton Kutcher, but I bet everyone says that!" And what would you do if you met them? "I don't know actually," she laughs. "Say 'hi'?" With this it becomes clear that even gorgeous pop stars can get a bit star-struck and giggly at times, and it's this down-to-earth attitude that makes Pixie one of our favourite celebs. We can't wait to get our hands on the pieces in her exclusive Lipsy collections!
The 'Pixie Loves Lipsy' festival and party ranges will be available in stores and online from late April.
Tue 30 Mar 2010
90210's Jessica Lowndes parties in Lipsy
Jessica Lowndes, who plays Adrianna Tate-Duncan in hit series 90210, popped into Lipsy HQ to stock up on some party essentials this weekend.
The gorgeous star made the most of her London trip by fitting in some serious shopping and socialising. Having partied at Movida on Friday, she hosted a night at Vendrome on Saturday and accessorised our origami bustier dress with a waist-defining belt, leather jacket and black clutch.
Jessica is the latest in a growing number of US celebs to be spotted in Lipsy, with Paris Hilton, Demi Lovato, The Hills' Kristin Cavallari and Kimberly Wyatt from the Pussycat Dolls all taking Lipsy items stateside.
The American 'it' girls can't get enough of Lipsy party dresses and also seem to be big fans of our logo wear and lace items.
Shop the celeb look now!
Tue 23 Mar 2010
Pixie Lott shoots Lipsy collection
Not even grey skies could dampen Pixie Lott's enthusiasm for her new Lipsy collection as she worked the camera on last week's shoot. We thought Marbella would be a safe bet for a bit of sun but the fashion gods must have been out of earshot as Pixie modelled her trademark 'festival' and 'party' looks in the Spanish city.
With the collections launching in late April we don't want to spoil the surprise by letting you in on the Pixie pieces just yet, but these pics give you an idea as to the feel of the festival range. Pixie loves white sun dresses and Americana waistcoats!
She also fell for our stud-detail biker wellies - just how cool can you get? We're expecting these to be a big hit with the 'Brit' girls - paired with denim hotpants of course - during festival season so make sure you snap them up before the celebs do.
If you're gagging for more Pixie previews, stay tuned for our behind-the-scenes video from the shoot, coming soon!
Thu 11 Feb 2010
Press Day SS10 - sneek peek!
Last week we invited the press to feast their eyes on our new spring/summer collection at Lipsy HQ and we were just as excited as them to see the gorgeous new pieces on display. As well as new styles of our famous party dresses, this season we've matched the catwalk trends by incorporating pretty, feminine charm into our designs, taking inspiration from vintage 1990's styles and getting down with the denim revolution.
For evening wear, tribal and animal prints set off by bold colours and embellishments are huge this season. And our Provocateur range draws on the underwear as outerwear trend with maximum effect, using sensual colours, sexy cuts and gorgeous materials to create a look that is hard to resist. One of our favourite pieces is the new lace body - a wardrobe staple for s/s!
Grecian dresses are also making a comeback for the sunny season, with draping, nudes and our signature jewelled pocket details making for ultra-feminine party pieces. And the VIP range is just stunning - even if we do say so ourselves: Feathers, sequins and lace details really give this collection an edge.
But it's not all about party dresses, this season we're also loving the festival-goer trend, with graphic floral prints, 90s-inspired tie-dye and neon animal print tops and maxi-dresses creating feminine and stand-out looks.
The 'saloon girl' range is also brand spanking new, with a focus on denim, floral prints and layering making for a look that Pixie Lott would be proud to wear. Our three favourite pieces from this collection have to be the blue and white checked gingham dress (so pretty), the Broderie Anglaise LWD (little white dress) - a season essential - and the denim waistcoat that will go with everything!
And as for the other strings to our bow: We have new colours and designs coming into our celeb-favourite logowear range, some bold and beautiful bikinis in neons, abstract prints and polka dots, gorgeous studded and fringed handbags and lace-detail clutches, and cute heart, floral and feather detail jewellery.
Oh, and the shoes, the shoes...swoon. Pinks and nudes, bows, studding and chain detail and wedges and gladiator styles. We're in love!
Pampering princesses
Special thanks has to go out to our gorgeous pampering team who made the day so amazing. We had a masseuse from Cucumba on hand to relieve any stresses, Michelle Griffin hair extensions and the Fake Bake self-tanning experts letting us into the tricks of the trade and celebrity makeup artist Gemma Aldous from Me Me Me giving mini-makeovers! We're loving Me Me Me's affordable range of celeb-ready makeup, especially their 'Beat the Blues Illuminator' for translucent cheek-bone shimmer, 'Fat Cat Lashes' volumising mascara and 'Shimmy Shimmers' brush-on blocks. Make-up bag must-haves!
Wed 03 Feb 2010
Breaking News: Pixie Lott designs for Lipsy!
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We've got a huge style crush on Pixie Lott, so are bursting with excitement that the Brit-nominated pop princess is to create two exclusive ranges for Lipsy!
The style icon will co-design a summer range and a winter collection, with several Pixiefied pieces in each.
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The summer range will consist of two distinct looks: 'Pixie Festival' and 'Pixie Party', and will launch summer 2010- not long to go!
'Pixie Festival' combines soft vintage-style cotton dresses, bleached denim and fringed waistcoats with slouchy print vests and draped jersey maxi-dresses, while 'Pixie Party' is all in the detailing with oversized animal prints, embellished chiffon dresses and sexy studded vest dresses...We can't wait!!
We'll also be giving you 3 free Pixie music downloads with every item purchased - we know, we're too good to you lot...
Pixie said: "I have always been a big fan of Lipsy and regularly shop in their stores. I love what Lipsy stands for and I am very excited at the thought of working with such a talented and creative team. It's going to be great fun."
Even our CEO, Jeremy Stakol, couldn't hide his excitement over the collaboration: "Pixie has strong ideas about fashion, understands product and has her own unique style," he said. "She is exactly what Lipsy is all about in terms of fashion."
We'll be working closely with Pixie at every stage of the creative process and are really looking forward to learning more about her style inspiration and what it's like to be a 19-year-old superstar. Stay tuned for some exclusive behind-the-scenes gossip!
Oh, and did we mention that Pixie is nominated for three Brit Awards - British Female Solo Act, British Breakthrough Act and British Single for 'Mama Do'? Get voting on the Brits' official website.
Mon 01 Feb 2010
Demi Lovato shops at Lipsy
Camp Rock star Demi Lovato popped into Lipsy HQ this week to pick up some must-have pieces for the upcoming season.
Channelling Nineties-style, the American singer/songwriter was wearing a red velvet blazer and black mini with big shades, layered chains and metallic-detail killer heels - this is one seriously stylish 17-year-old!
Snapping up some s/s wardrobe staples, Demi went for classic feminine pieces with our short flower dress and floral maxi (both coming soon) and the lace body and dropped lace dress. And she loved our rock-chic essential, the chainmail waistcoat, which is a bargain at just £25! We think it'd look great layered over the lace body with black skinnies and tough biker boots- it's all about mixing and matching materials and textures this season! Demi also picked up a Lipsy tracksuit - fast becoming a celebrity must-have - to chill out in when she gets some down-time.
We can't wait to see how she wears the pieces!
Wed 20 Jan 2010
Happy Birthday Pixie!
We'd like to wish our good friend Pixie Lott a very happy birthday! Pixie looked fabulous celebrating her 19th birthday in our new Spring season Lipsy draped-sleeve lace dress, studded biker jacket and grecian gold headband. Pixie & friends partyed the night away in London's most stylish celeb hotspots, Boujis & Movida nightclub...She's a true fashionista & we love her!
Happy Birthday Pixie, love Lipsy HQ! xx
Fri 01 Jan 2010
Lipsy's Big Review of the Year
Wow - what a year it's been. Not a day has passed without a juicy celeb story to get our teeth into, the fashion has been fierce; the music the best we can remember in a long while and it's been non-stop excitement at Lipsy HQ with fashion news and celeb spots nearly every week!
So, what will 2009 be remembered for? We've come up with our own list but let us know if you think we've missed anything!
Katie and Peter - the fairy-tale ends
We all knew that they had a stormy relationship but we never thought they'd actually divorce! Many were in denial about the split and the words 'publicity stunt' sprung to mind on more than one occasion, but Pete stood his ground, Katie started seeing a cross-dresser, returned to the jungle, stopped seeing the cross-dresser...and we just couldn't get enough of the story!
Russell 4 Katy
We never thought we'd see the day - serial-womanizer Russell Brand falling in love and settling down! But Katy Perry has proved his perfect match and after a whirl-wind romance the quirky twosome are now reportedly engaged - good luck to our new favourite couple!
The new princesses of pop
My god, hasn't it just been the best year for music! Loved Cheryl's debut solo single, loved her performance on The X Factor, loved her dresses - so yeah, big celeb crush on Mrs Cole this year! But it hasn't all been about the Geordie lass - 2009 has seen some very strong competition for the crown of Queen of Pop. Our favourite new pint-sized pop princess - move over Kylie - Pixie Lott burst onto the scene with fab tunes and enviable style, Alexandra Burke proved that winning the X-Factor was just the beginning with the absolutely fierce 'Bad Boys', and you couldn't go anywhere without hearing one of Lady Gaga's electro hits or marvelling at photos of her out-there futuristic style!
Twi-hard mania!
Just when we thought it couldn't get any better, New Moon offered up even more brooding looks, sparkling eyes and hot bods than the first Twilight film - major swoon! Taylor Lautner gave R-Pattz a run for his money as crush of the year - although we have to admit that we're still Team Edward - and Kristen Stewart emerged as an unexpected style icon - mixing up grunge and classic feminine styles to create an original look with an uber-cool edge.
Lily Allen = the new face of Chanel
Following in the footsteps of Jerry Hall, Diane Kruger and Milla Jovovich, our very own Brit icon Lily Allen became the new face of Chanel handbags! Karl Lagerfeld described his new muse as '"fun" and, channelling Audrey Hepburn, she proved to be the perfect choice for the campaign. What a style overhaul - we remember the days of sun-dresses, chunky trainers and chav earrings. Good on ya Lil!
The top trends
Designers looked back to the eighties for style inspiration and statement shoulders, sequins, body-con dresses, trophy jackets and jumpsuits became the must-have pieces of the year. We got a glimpse of fashions to come, with a little help from Lady Gaga, and it seems that the future looks metallic, angular and geometric! And let's not forget the rock chic trend - stud and chain details, biker jackets and skinny jeans helped add an edge to girly glamour.
Lipsy-world
Website make-over: We pimped our website to make it better for you! You can now search by style, colour, trend and - coming soon - celebrity, drool over your new fashion crush with larger images and better zoom and pre-order to stay on top of the trends and catch those elusive best-sellers when they come back in stock!
International shopping costs slashed: It was good news for Lipsy girls in more far-flung locations as we slashed our overseas delivery costs with significant reductions for all you Irish Lipsy fans!
Shoes and lingerie launches: Expanding our fashion empire, we launched a fierce new range of killer heels, incorporating all the top trends - from shoe boots to gladiator sandals. We were also proud to present two new ranges of lingerie, designed for Lipsy by Soleil Sucre and Caprice, to help you look hot both in and out of your party dress!
New stores: We know that you love shopping online, but sometimes you need an emergency outfit for that special night out, so we decided to take our party dresses out to the nation by opening up Lipsy stores all around the country. You can now get your Lipsy fashion fix in...deep breath...Newcastle, Manchester Arndale Centre, Lakeside Essex, Liverpool, Dundrum, Cardiff, Nottingham, Braehead Glasgow, Bluewater, Brighton, Belfast and Sheffield. 
Lipsy's got the X-Factor: The X-Factor finalists have always had a bit of a thing for Lipsy and this year proved no exception. Lucie Jones and Rachel Adedeji stunned audiences in Lipsy dresses during their live performances, and Lucie - who has joined Lily Cole, Agyness Deyn and Daisy Lowe on the books of Select model agency - has since popped into Lipsy HQ and the Brentcross store for some serious shopping. Everyone's favourite Essex girl, Stacey Solomon, was also spotted rehearsing and chilling out in Lipsy logo-wear during the series, as well as ramping up the glamour in our VIP feather dress for the wrap party!
Celebs love Lipsy: We don't like to name-drop - well, actually we do - but Lipsy has been a big hit with the stars this year. The likes of the Pussycat Dolls' Kimberly Wyatt, Beverly Knight and Amy Winehouse have all paid Lipsy HQ a visit. Alesha Dixon, The Saturdays and The Hills' Kristin Cavallari have been spotted rocking our party dresses and Lipsy outfits were all over the red carpet at the top soap star events of the year. Oh, and did we mention that our lace zip back top was featured in Vogue not once but twice?! A seal of approval of the highest order! 
Tue 15 Dec 2009
Introducing...By Caprice lingerie
Combining glamour, femininity and sex appeal, we're very excited to be stocking Caprice's lingerie range! The 14 new styles will help create the perfect shape underneath that special dress and, of course, the pieces look pretty damn hot worn on their own!
Caprice's personal favourites are feminine and sexy Can Can, Fleur "the gel bra of gel bras" and padded plunge Hollywood Spot bra. We have to agree that these are the pieces to help enhance your assets to make you feel super sexy this party season.
"The Fleur is practical, so you can wear it every day, but it has that extra fashion twist so you look and feel fabulous," Caprice says. "And the Hollywood Spot gives you uber-lift and fantastic shape. I also love the brief shorts as I'm not really a thong kind of girl."
Caprice says that her inspiration comes from the customer: "I listen and observe buying patterns - colours, shapes, styles and trends", and she's certainly got it spot on with timeless classic styles and vintage designs.
"I hope you like the collection and can't wait to show you spring/summer range!" Caprice. xx
Wed 09 Dec 2009
With a body as toned as Mel B's, you'd want to show it off, and as you'd expect, the star looks amazing in the LBD of the season - our thigh-skimming hand-sewn VIP all-over sequin dress. Now that's a mouth-full! Team with a snake clutch, sky-high heels and simple accessories and you're ready to party!
Yet despite spending most of her time state-side, it's not all Hollywood glitz and glam for Mel as she works the urban chic look with her day-time attire. She flatters her figure with subtle style - pairing knee-high boots with skinny stonewashed jeans and our cute animal print cardigan. And as the animal print trend is back on catwalks for S/S10, this makes the perfect investment piece!
Mon 07 Dec 2009
You've heard of Pimp My Ride, well here at Lipsy we've pimped our website! Not only does the new site look fantastic, we've also made it much more user-friendly so you can lust over our party dresses and snap up your favourite styles with ease. So, what's changed?
It's good news for Lipsy girls in more far-flung locations as our overseas delivery costs have been slashed, with significant reductions for all you Irish Lipsy fans!
We know that missing your favourite items is one of your biggest bugbears, so you can now pre-order to stay on top of the trends and catch those elusive best-sellers when they come back in stock.
We've also tried to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for by enabling you to search by style, colour, trend and - coming soon - celebrity! And once you've found your new fashion crush you can drool over it with larger images and better zoom.
You can even e-mail a friend to drop Christmas pressie hints and with fewer steps to the checkout, your new style must-have will be on its way to you in no time. Soon you will even be able to choose the day and time-slot of your delivery!
Phew, Christmas has certainly come early this year!
Fri 02 Oct 2009
Last week we were mourning the loss of summer, but excitement about the upcoming festive party season has now well and truly jettisoned those thoughts from our heads.
The stills from the Lipsy Christmas photo shoot have just pinged into our inboxes and we're so excited about the new collection we thought we'd share a few style-shoot tips with you.
Location - We split our shoot between exclusive members bar Fifty Club in Mayfair, which has its own bar, club and casino, and celebrity haunt the Jewel Bar in heart of the West End. There was a great buzz at Jewel while we were there as they were prepping to host some top London Fashion Week parties. Only the best for our Lipsy Girls!
Style - A/W09 is all about drama and statement pieces and we have plenty of party dresses to help you steal the show this festive season. Think studs, jewels, sparkle, sequins, leather and animal print - forget less is more, this season more is more! And don't forget the A/W09 must-have piece - the trophy jacket.
Hair - The 'more is more' mantra also goes for hair and make-up this season. Our hair stylist went for the 'big is beautiful' approach, saying that volume is the key look for Christmas. He created dishevelled fallen-out waves with a bit of back combing to add a sexy edge to the style. Think rock chick morning- after hair.
Make-up - For added drama, our make-up artists create sexy smoky eyes, adding false lashes for maximum effect. For extra Christmas party sparkle they applied gems around the eyes which complimented our embellished dresses perfectly.
The models loved...our new shoe collection and relaxing in Lipsy logowear at the end of the day. Oh, and the gorgeous male models of course!
