Blog entries posted during April 10
Fri 30 Apr 2010
New Lipsy.co.uk feature: Reserve a style!
Be the first to have the latest styles with Lipsy's new 'reserve a style' service!
This helps you get the items you want before they sell out by allowing you reserve items (where pre-order stock is available). This isn't just for items we've had and sold out of, we'll also be offering pre-orders on items we haven't even released yet to ensure that you're always leading the fashion crowd.
If an item is available for pre-order, you will be able to see this once you have selected the colour and size of the product you want. Simply add to your basket and checkout as normal. We can only take pre-orders up to 28 days in advance.
Be fashion-forward and reserve yours today! Click here for more information...
New styles you can reserve include the Beaded Pocket Bustier Dress and the One Shoulder Pleated Dress...
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
Wed 28 Apr 2010
Shop the Pixie Lott collection now!
Yes, the wait is over: Pixie Lott's exclusive Lipsy collection is now here! Our favourite pop star's design debut features two ranges - Festival and Party - both crammed with season essentials in Pixie's signature style.
Pixie Festival
The Pixie Festival collection boasts must-have pieces in the season's top trends, so there are a fair few denim pieces, little white dresses and rock chic printed vest tops - one even featuring an exclusive print of Pixie herself! And it wouldn't be spring/summer 2010 without a must-have maxi dress and floral print sun dress.
Pixie's look is all about layering and accessorising, so throw the denim-cropped or black-studded waistcoat over the studded skirt 2 in 1 dress or a boho vest top and shorts combo - the black lace hot pants are just gorgeous - and wear with layered necklace and indie headbands.
The perfect glamping capsule wardrobe!
Pixie Party
Perfect for nights out, the Pixie Party range reflects Pixie's girly glam side and comprises half ice-cream pastels and half sexy wild-child dresses! The pink chiffon cut-out dress and white beaded tier dress are bound to appeal to the more feminine Lipsy girls, while Pixie's black and red leopard-print lace bodice dress and brown leopard dress ooze high-fashion sophistication.
So, what do you think? Do you love it? Let us know what you've bought and where you've worn it in the comments box below.
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!
Fri 23 Apr 2010
Trend alert: Double denim
The current buzz words of the fashion press, 'double denim' is moving off the magazine pages and onto the streets as we edge closer to summer.
There was no escaping the denim trend at s/s fashion weeks as Ralph Lauren reprised its Nineties look, pairing distressed jeans with denim shirts. And Chloe, D&G and Jeremy Scott were among the labels to follow suit.
Denim hot-pants had their first airing of the year as off-duty models showed off their skyscraper pins, and the stylista appeal of the fashion favourite was confirmed when Pixie Lott included distressed denim shorts with beaded embellishment in her Lipsy festival range.
How to wear the look
The best thing about this look as that it's easy to wear and comfortable to boot! Pair denim shorts or a denim skirt with a printed vest-top and denim waistcoat and accessorise with long layers of beads for a festival look or throw a light denim shirt over jeans or leggings to embrace the Nineties comeback.
If you're yet to be convinced by the 'double' part of the trend, go for a single piece, such as our zip front denim dress or faded floral denim dress. The look works well with floral print so pair our floral zip corset with denim hot pants or distressed jeans or throw a denim waistcoat over a cute floral sun dress - Pixie Lott style. Alternatively, add subtle denim touches to your outfit with accessories, such as our denim hobo bag or studded denim stilettos.
And as denim never goes out of fashion, you can wear the pieces again and again!
Wed 21 Apr 2010
Sneak peeks at the Pixie Lott collection!
With just one week to go until the launch of Pixie Lott's exclusive Lipsy range, it seems that the fashion mags are just as excited as we are! Fashion editors have been piling praise on Pixie's design efforts, as well as getting under the style skin of Miss Lott herself.
Introducing the range in Look magazine, editor Ali Hall called Pixie's line "as catchy as her songs".
The high-street fashion bible went on to pick out Pixie's maxi dress, party range, denim shorts and a couple of cute sun dresses as its favourite pieces, writing: "The floral frocks and bleached denim are perfect for layering up and make a cute capsule camping wardrobe".
More!'s executive style director Sophie Stevens was also taken with the peacock-embellished denim pieces, saying that "the Festival collection has all the key looks".
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"It's the perfect boho and rock mix, which is Pixie all over," she said. "In contrast, her party collection is very girly glam with sexy animal prints - but it still has the signature rock edge Pixie's known for."
Pixie told the magazine that she took a hands-on role in the design process, even bringing in her mum's vintage white dress and copying it for one of the pieces. She also named Sienna Miller and Alexa Chung as her style icons, saying: "They always look really cool and I like their understated glamour."
Pixie will be making a personal appearance at our Bluewater store at 4pm on 28 April to unveil her Festival and Party collections - get their early as we're expecting a big crowd. And to celebrate the lead-up to the launch, we're giving away some amazing Pixie prizes on our Facebook page every day this week!
The wait is nearly over girls!
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!
Wed 14 Apr 2010
Pixie Lott giveaway week!
Not long to the big launch and we're getting very excited here at Lipsy HQ! If you don't know what we're talking about, where have you been? We haven't been able to shut up about our collaboration with Pixie Lott, especially since we met the pop princess for our exclusive interview last month.
Pixie's 'Festival' and 'Party' ranges launch on the 28 April, when the star herself will be making a personal appearance at our Bluewater store. To celebrate her fashion design debut we're giving you the chance to win some fabulous Pixie prizes!
For the week commencing 19 April we'll be giving away a Pixie prize everyday on our Facebook page. Up for grabs are two signed albums; the chance to meet Pixie at our Bluewater store; two tickets to see her support Rihanna in Birmingham; Pixie's dress, headband and jacket; and tickets to the launch party!
My, we're good to you girls! Check our Facebook page every day during Pixie Week for your chance to win, and good luck!
Mon 12 Apr 2010
Get the look: Leighton Meester
You just can't help but love Leighton Meester: she's fierce as quick-talking Gossip Girl Blair Waldorf, is one of the hottest New York scenesters around and - as if being an actress and model wasn't enough - is nurturing a blossoming singing career. Her club classic with Cobra Starship, 'Good Girls Go Bad', is one of our favourite party anthems, and in the video Leighton sums up her 'it' girl appeal with trademark cheeky smile, smokey eyes and messy curls - this is one fashionista who knows how to party!
Showing off her fabulous figure, Miss Meester likes to keep it short and adds her own spin to on-trend outfits with a few carefully-chosen accessories. She rocks this graphic print mini with chunky ring and bracelet and goes for a graphic floral print dress that could work day or night, glamming up with a waist-defining belt and mix-and-match bangles. Get the look with our abstract design strapless sweetheart dress and the jersey-top printed skirt dress, and add your own unique edge with a handful of accessories.
Leighton's love of accessories doesn't stop at evening attire: she makes the classic leggings, vest-top and blazer outfit her own with some playful feminine pieces. To emulate Leighton's casual chic, add one of our summer scarves and a cute bag such as the floral hobo or pink bow detail tote to your day-time staples.
Wed 07 Apr 2010
Lipsy logo-wear goes beach-chic
Lipsy logo-wear has got beach-babe all wrapped up this summer. Whether you'll be ogling the surfers, catching some waves yourself or just heading to the coast for some sun-bathing or festival fun, don't leave your house without some staple vest tops, polo shirts and a comfy hoodie.
Our new signature range comes in a host of light shades perfect for the sunny season, and is the ultimate in easy-to-wear chic. Just pair a vest top with some denim shorts or throw a hoodie over your bikini for effortless cool.
Some summer days you just don't want to leave the fun - or the sun - so pack a few essential logo-wear items in your beach bag and you'll be set from dawn till dusk.
Get them before the celebs do!
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.
