Forget Manalo's... Try Matalan!

With SATC fever taking over pretty much the whole world right now, shoe-envy is all around with women salivating over Carries gorgeous Manolo Blahniks...

However, if you are a girl like me with a bank balance more suited to Primark than Prada, you may want to go for a more purse-friendly alternative... and where else better than Matalan?

I know what you're thinking... you're thinking it's the cheapy shop that's not even good enough to be on the main high street. But believe me girls, you can get some real bargains at this secret haven.

Yes, with prices starting from just £2 (I know!) you can really afford to indulge in your foot fettish, even if you're a poor student like me! And not only that, but some of them are actually pretty damn lush! (see below)

So go on, treat yourself to some of Matalan's finest, and you'll even have change to get a cheeky cocktail after the film... result!

Tripple Zip Platform

£18

Mesh High Heel

£14

Cuff Mid Heel Shoe

£12



Laser Cut Ankle Boot

£18

SATC 2 NY Premiere Pics

They are four of the film-worlds most fashionable ladies and they brought the same movie glamour in real life during the New York premiere of Sex and the City 2 last night.

Yes, Sarah Jessica-Parker, Kim Catrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis wowed the crowd in some fantastic dresses on the silver carpet.

Main gal SJP came out as style winner in a a beautiful canary-yellow Valentino Couture dress. However, the other girls looked amazing too.

Kim looked gorgeous in a Naeem Khan gold creation, Cynthia went for a stunningly simple black Carolina Herrera floor-length gown, while Kristin wowwed in a shocking pink vintage Jean Desses number.

The foursome's male co-stars were also in attentance including Chris Noth (Mr Big), John Corbett (Hayden), Jason Lewis (Smith) and Wille Garson (Stanford).

Singer Liza Minelli, who has a cameo in the film, was also in attendance, as was SATC author Candice Bushnell.

Many celebs turned up too including 'The City' star, Whitney Port and 'Gossip Girl' actress Jessica Schzor

SJP in stunning Valentino Couture

Kristin Davis looking goregous in vintage Jean Desses

Kim Catrall shimmering in Naeem Khan

Stinningly simple... Cynthia Nixon in Carolina Herrera

John Corbett (Hayden)

Cameo... Lixa Minnelli

Chris Noth with wife, Tara Wilson

Jason Lewis (Smith)

Willie Garson (Stanford)

SATC author Candice Bushnell

Jennifer Love-Hewitt

Gossip Girl's Jessica Schzor

The City's Whitney Port

Radio 1's Big Weekend in Bangnor: Hit and Misses

Radio 1 may be all about the music, but this blog's called 'The Fash', so obviously all I'm interested in is what they were wearing!

Yes, there was some pretty good artists performning at the free festival weekender in Bangor, North Wales, and so pretty good outfits too. But also some dreadful ones!

Check out who I think was a 'hit' and those who missed the mark...

HITS

Pixie Lott

The gorgeous teen gets my award for
best-dressed of the day- looking
fabulous is black top, studded jacket,
hotpants and knee-high boots.
This girl is just TOO stylish!

Rihanna

I'm not saying I'd wear this ensemble
myself, but Rihanna definitely gets
away with it! I mean, she can wear
anything with her amazing bod,
and who can kick a girl down
for being patriotic to her country!


Diana Vickers

The former X-factor star looks
set for the summer weather in
sailor top and long linen shorts.

MISSES

Coco Sumner

Stings daughter looked uber-bland
in this washed-out t-shirt and shorts
combo, teamed with sock and ugly
shoes. Also, can someone PLEASE
get that girl some moisturizer for
her pins!


Kei$ha

The Anerican star looked a bit tacky
in all-black, what with her drawn-on
dollar signs and sparkly gloves.
Definitely not the best outfit of the day!


Rochelle Wiseman- Sats

There's nothing much wrong with Frankie's outfit,
although she is a little naki! But what the hell
was Rochelle thinking? Gypsy skirts were like
10 years ago!! Bin in Roch!

The fashion world's new 'It' girl: Ming X!

Ricardo Tisci, the guy who launched the career of Mariacarla Boscono and David Walliams new beau, Lara Stone has become smitten with his latest protege, Ming Xi.

He introduced the Chinese model at Givenchy's 2010 Spring Couture in which she walked exclusively for the label.

Just that was enough to give the 20-year-old a successful 2010 fall season; walking for Jill Sander, Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood and Givenchy.

Watch this space...

Summer Trend: The Playsuit

To look as hot as the weather will (hopefully) be this summer, you definitely need to treat your wardrobe to a playsuit...

They are one of the most versatile pieces of clothing you can get.

I mean, you can run around being all crazy in them, whist still protecting your modesty, and you can get your legs out without looking too tarty- result!

Not only that, there is a different type of playsuit to suit any occassion, check out my favs below...


BEACH

Every girl out there needs the perfect outfit for the beach! You want to look cute, but be comfortable running arround in the sand... I think this little number from Topshop is perfect- £22. Team with gladiator sandals and some big white shades for a peachy beachy look.


DENIM

Denim is totally in this season, and what better way to wear it than in a playsuit- just throw a cardy over it, gold chunky necklace and wedges and you have the perfect outfit summer outfit. My fav is this gorgeous number from Topshop, £35



MILITARY

Everyone fashion-savvy girl knows Military is in this season with celebs such as style queen Cheryl Cole rocking the trend. Why not add this little cutie to your collection- only £18 at Boohoo.


GIRLY

Bring out the true girl in you this summer with this cute option from Boohoo, only £15! Team it with pastel ink wedges, some pearls and a cute headband and you're ready for a lunch with the girls: SATC-style!


FLORAL

Everyone know's floral is HUGE this summer. Get in on the flower power with this gorge little playsuit from Miss Selfridge, £35. Teamed with a straw hat, long necklace and tan boots, it's perfect for the festival season...


Celebs rocking the look...


Duffy

The soulful songress looks great

in this little denim number- complete

with a cute aqua belt!













Beyonce

Gorgeous Miss B steps out in this

militay-eque khaki playsuit.

Teamed with a studded bag, gladiator

sandals, big shades and bed-hair, she's

ready for duty!








Karolina Kurkova

The stunning model steps out on

the red carpet in ths perfecctly girly

mint green and white number.

Teamed with a skinny black waistbelt

and nude sandals, she steals the limelight.









Rihanna

The sassy singerworks the beachy

look perfectly in this cute number,

complete with trilby, big shades and sandals-

very cute!











Vanessa Hugdens

The stylish HSM star gets the floral

look perfectly in the boho-chic,

festival-inspired playsuit.

Teamed with lilac sandals and wavy locks,

she looks efortlessly stunning.

Ooh, look at Gag's new 'do!

By now, we're definitely not surprised when Gaga steps out with a new hairdo, however I thought this new development to the eccentric singer's tresses deserved to be noted...

She's gone... wait for it... GREY.

Yes, she's ditched the blonde and gone for granny chic tresses, currently favoured also by the likes of Kelly Osbourne and Ellie Goulding.

She was seen showing off the new style whilst hanging out with fashion designer Miuccia Gucci.

In actual fact, I actually quite like the new style. I mean, I prefer the blonde/fringe combo she debuted with, but this is one of her more normal and flattering hairstyles she's come up with... even if it is grey!

However, knowing Gaga, it will be changed again by tomorrow!

That lady is truely a chameleon...

Drogba and Ronaldo get naki' for Vanity Fair!

Well, when I say naki, I mean semi-naki (sorry girls!)

Yes, the Ivory Coast star and Real Madrid hotty stripped down to their pants to pose for this months Vanity Fair's 'sports theme' issue, wearing their teams colour.

It is even reported that Drogba asked to use a set of dumbells before the shoot- what a poser!

Other football stars involved in the issue included American Landon Donovan, Ghana midfield star Sulley Muntari, Brazilain aces Alex Pato and Kaka, Cameroon's Samuel Eto’o and German captain Michael Ballack.

However Drogba and Ronaldo certainly had the skills for front-page material!