Dear Friends,

Right now many of us are slowly recovering from a long fashion hangover. Only a short time ago we were frantically planning our outfits for the office party, desperately searching for that knock ‘em dead LBD for New Year and fawning over oodles of gorgeous, half price shoes and bags. Now, however we’re in that awkward pre-Spring season where full-price sarongs and kaftans are creeping onto the high street whilst we’re still feeling the pinch and cold of dreary February.

Fear not! You can beat the fashion blues and check out the BellaOnline Women’s Fashion site now for some tips on how to brighten your wardrobe and save some pennies. Start with organising an ethical swishing party – a fun, free and easy way to expand your wardrobe:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art33068.asp


SKIWEAR SPECIAL

If you’re lucky enough to be escaping to snowier climes this winter, make sure you pack only the cutest, warm and cosy skiwear around. Whether you’re a regular skier or looking forward to your first steps on the white stuff, take a look at our Skiwear Special feature for some great fashion and packing tips to make sure you’re well-equipped for the slopes and, more importantly, for the après ski scene. Think cobalt moon boots, metallic ski jackets and layers of cosy cashmere:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art40325.asp


YOU ASKED!

Do you have a fashion query you desperately need answered? Need a second opinion on those new boots or perhaps some suggestions on what to wear to that special occasion? Wondering where Mischa got that fabulous bag or perhaps you’d like to share a fabulous fashion site or cool boutique? Post your fashion questions and suggestions in the Women’s Fashion Forum or email me direct at womensfashion@bellaonline.com and I’ll do my best to share the fashion love!


THE WOMEN’S FASHION BAROMETRE OF COOL: Fashion in February

Women’s Fashion LOVES: The fabulous fashion shows in New York, London and beyond! Ok so we may not be able to blag a ticket, but with newspapers and magazines awash with snippets of next season’s style, celebrity gossip from the front row and designer revelations it’s hard not to get over-excited.

Women’s Fashion LOATHES: Is anyone else missing the January sales? Clothes are well and truly back to full price and summer fashions are slipping onto the rails already – give us half-price jumpers over expensive bikinis any day!


SHARE YOUR FASHION FINDS!

Have you got a great fashion tip to share with other fashion fans? Why not drop into the Women’s Fashion Forum, introduce yourself and share your style secrets? You never know, you may even pick up some yourself! Our forum is fun, free and dedicated to fashion, just how you like it:
http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=348

I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message. I thrive on your feedback!

Have fun passing our newsletter along to family and friends, because we all love free knowledge!

Vicky Talbot, Women's Fashion Editor
http://WomensFashion.bellaonline.com

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