A quick CATWALK update

New Look, £24.00

Missguided, £36.99

There is a return of the wedges! Oh yes, that means no more painful stilettos to hobble around in on a night out. The 6 inch wedges might sound painful, but let me assure you they are the most comfy 6 inche's you'll ever wear. The platform supports the ball out your feel, allowing hours of shopping and dancing. Many high street retailers have stocked up on the wedges due to the hot sunny weather we've been having, they are the perfect/essential heels for the summer. The beauty is, they can be worn during the day and at night, and maybe around a pool if your daring and want to look like somebody from The Only Way is Essex.

Rihanna to launch her own fashion collection

First she modelled for Emporio Armani, and now the Talk That Talk star has spoken out in an interview with E! presenter, Ryan Seacrest and said that she wants to make it into the fashion world and begin her own fashion range.

Rihanna isn't shy to shocking fans with OTT outfits and daring costumes, but we still don't know if her designs will be rock, glam or sexy. She's not yet revealing any details about the collection, but CATWALK is already very excited!

CATWALK is guessing her designs won't be be something you'd see in your highstreet, so keep your eyes peeled for any news and Rihanna fashion gossip!

 

A fresh new you

Spring has arrived, hoorah! It’s time to shake off winter and give yourself a new look. That doesn’t mean hitting the gym and a lot of hard work - say hello to lighter, fresher make-up, nails and hair. 

Give yourself a new spring look on a budget by  treating yourself to pastel nail colours.

This Nails Inc "The Candy Shop Collection" is perfect to quickly refresh you spring image, they will brighten your nails whilst not causing too much damage to your purse. You can get this gift set from Amazon for £25 if you click here. 

To bring your hair out of hibernation, why don't you get those roots done? Be daring and change your shade of colour. And for all you brunettes, take a look at Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian's new lighter locks.

 It can be tricky to lighten naturally dark hair, and if your considering this change please make sure you do it at a hairdressers. Home kits spell out N.I.G.H.T.M.A.R.E.

And finally, a fresh make up palette is in order. Urban Decay have recently launched their Naked Palette 2, and after been tested and trialed for two months, CATWALK can say it is a huge success. The palette includes 12 shades of neutral skin tone colours perfect for everyday wear, there are pale, matte, deep and sparkly shades to wow your eyes for day and night wear. 

Neutral doesn't always been boring, it's time to banish to heavy make-up and go for a cooler, fresher look. If you want to add more colour, why not apply a pale pink lipgloss and a light pink blusher, but remember, less is always more!

If you want to treat yourself to the Naked 2 palette and watch the best methods of applying eyeshadow to achieve your spring look, click here.

Credits 
Kim Kardashian image from CelebBuzz
Victoria Beckham image from Glamour Magazine

Copy Kim Kardashian's daily style by visiting Topshop

Kim Kardashian is a style icon for many girls. She's girly, elegant and on trend.

You can copy this look by simply paying your local Topshop a visit. The dress is only £15 (if you have student discount, you get 10% off everything at Topshop, bonus!), this dress can be worn on a night out or during the daytime. If you want to copy Kim's dress, click here.

The belt can be found if you click here. At £22 this studded grunge leather belt emphasises your waist and adds the extra detail, making jewellery and other accessorise unnecessary.

A cheaper option of Kim's sky scraper nude stilettos at Topshop are £88. These heels can be worn with many outfits because of the neutral colour and simple design.

You may decide to team this outfit up with:

CATWALK nails of desire

A coral with a tint of orange, ready for spring. It's a nail varnish colour that we really, really want. And at only £3.29, Rimmel has done good. It's a colour that looks good on finger and toe nails, fresh, fabulous and bright.

Rimmel colour - 415 Instyle Coral, available at Superdrug and Boots.

Can leather satisfy your appetite?

Disposable fashion and mass manufactured projects are now a common trend for women to follow in order to keep up to date with fashion. This may include you buying shoes and jackets at a cheaper price in order to keep costs down and to remain a fashionista. 

People are now buying quantity rather than quality clothing due to the economic downturn and the fast and ever changing revolution of the fashion industry. Would you prefer to buy non-leather shoes, handbags and jackets in order to remain fashionable and to keep up to date with fashion trends? Or would you prefer to spend your hard earned money on quality authentic leather products that will last you for years to come?

It is true what they say, you do get what you pay for. £20 non-leather pair of shoes from New Look will not only last you only a few months depending on how frequently you wear them, but they will also cause you a lot of pain. Whereas a quality pair of leather shoes (yes, they may be slightly above your price range) from Kurt Keiger, or if you’re really pushing the boat out, Yves Saint Laurent or Christian Louboutin will last you years, be comfortable and remain durable. 

It all depends on your shopping habits and if you prefer quick and easy fashion or quality designed products.

A factor that may influence you before you buy leather products is if you are a vegan. According to Imaner, there were around 162,000 vegans in the UK in 2007. 

I spoke to Amanda Thorpe, 45 from Sheffield. She is a vegetarian and vegan, I found out how it has affected her shopping habits it the past. 

How long have you been a vegetarian and vegan for?

I have been a vegetarian since I was 4 years old, and I have been a vegan since I was 15.

Why did you adapt to become a vegetarian and vegan?

Because my brother teased me when I was little about the killings of animals, so I refuse to eat meat. Although at that age I wasn’t aware that animal products were in a lot of other foods.

The killer question: Do you buy leather shoes, handbags and clothing? And why?

Yes I do, it sounds very hypocritical but it is just the thought of consuming animal products that I don’t like, for instance I only wear vegan make-up. I think that leather products have a longer life and look better quality than similar products made of man-made substances.

Doesn’t it put you off?

Yes it does when I think about it and then I feel guilty. But what girl doesn’t like a classy handbag? I prefer the higher end of the market; I would rather have a smaller selection of timeless pieces than cheaper ones.

Do you think ethically when buying accessories and clothing?

I try to; I notice the organic and fair trade products. I would choose those over unmarked items. I also choose ethically sourced items to improve the labour conditions abroad.

A fashion student's take

Magazine journalism is now referred to as ‘the online blogger’ or ‘digital journalism’. Since the rise of the internet more and more businesses have decided to adapt an online presence in order to reach a wider audience and to keep their readers satisfied with the new technology. 

Ben Bertram - Image taken from Twitter

Ben Bertram is a third year student from Sheffield Hallam University studying BA Honors in Fashion Design, he tells me if he would prefer to buy a hardcopy of a magazine or download a digital edition:

Ben is currently running a men’s wear fashion blog for young males who need fashion inspiration from affordable designers whilst keeping you away from the high street.

I asked Ben if he thinks that online journalism will eventually take over printed magazines and why he decided to produce his fashion blog, Dent-Online.

If you would like to visit Ben’s fashion blog for more up to date style advice, click here.

A very glamorous evening

Every girl’s life can be marked by a sequence of significant dresses; there are two that stand out the most. Of course there’s the wedding dress, but then there’s your prom dress (the rehearsal). It might seem like a lifetime away but preparation from your prom needs to be organised in good time. 

The races and weddings might also be coming up on your agenda this summer and you need to acquire the perfect dress.

• Fundamentally know your colour, you want to be bold and stand out. If you’re going for the red carpet style look at current colours in fashion such as pastel pinks, blues, yellows, creams and mint.

• Choose what fabric you prefer. Fabrics such as animal or floral print won’t require too much bling whereas; if you choose a plain fabric you might want to add some sparkle.

• Don’t wear black, you will always regret it. It’s a special occasion not a funeral.

• If you decide for a floor length dress, you can always take it up later and nobody will know!

• Short dresses can be great, especially if the weathers hot. But choose a dress that is fitted around the bust and one that kicks out at the bottom for that mini princess style.

•  Avoid a hem that falls just above your ankles, it makes your legs look shorter and is a bit old fashioned.  

•   For the special occasion, you’re allowed to treat yourself to matching shoes and bag. It might be a bit pricier but it if you shop on the high street you can always pick up something for a reasonable price. It makes your outfit look a lot more expensive and adds that extra detail.

•   A tan always looks good and makes you feel better, I’m not talking Oompa Loompas. I’m talking about a natural looking gloss and shimmer. St Tropez skin illuminator – colour Rose gives you a gorgeous shimmer.

• Loose curls and messy side buns are the most common hair styles at proms, you could be a bit more daring and individual and try out a differently style. For more inspiration visit: Prom Hairstyles 2012.

•  And last but not least, keep away from those meringue dresses!