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Jaeger Boutique & Accessories AW10!

Here are some Jaeger fashion news for you!

1. Women’s – Sapphire & Steel at Jaeger

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  • This season, Jaeger’s palette is grounded with ultra–modern inky tones and smoky shades of grey, from platinum to charcoal.
  • Chintzed deep marine wool, futuristically bound in black, is crafted into the chicest skirt suit, while Jaeger London’s modern Melton gilt zip jacket works perfectly with ankle skimming flannels and skinny denims.
  • Steely shades of grey feature in cashmere melange knits, shearling gilets and beautifully cut wool tailoring. And for the ultimate in luxury: Jaeger’s midnight suede zippered fighter pilot pant.

2. Jaeger Boutique – Now Live

Discover a whole new generation of Jaeger – Boutique by Jaeger heralds the latest addition to the Jaeger family; a chic new collection designed with the fervent young woman in mind.

Visit the exclusive pop up shop on London’s Carnaby St, filled with limited edition pieces and eclectic lifestyle products. Find Out More

Go behind the scenes at our stylish lookbook shoot, here all the latest news and events and find out how you can become involved with Boutique

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Get the right look with their range of Accessories for Autumn and Winter.  Jaeger Accessories provide the finishing touch to any look, combining great style with timeless sophistication

  • Warwick Tote: £250.00

Works for any body shape and body size!

  • St. James Large: £299.00

Great choice for most body shapes- just not for inverted triangle body shape

  • Silk Crystal Clutch: £125.00

A special occasion clutch that works for all body shapes, just that a pear body shape is better adviced to carry it under their arms rather holding it.  It is exactly the opposite for the inverted triangle.


  • Bedford Buckle Purse: £99.00

It makes especially a great investment buys for women who have the dominant colour soft, warm and deep.

  • Catwalk Ring Belt: £90.00

It is only suitable for women who have a normal to a long waist. A waist belt needs space to sit and fit. Otherwise it will be just moving up and down in the waist area.

  • Lips Print Scarf £40.00

Best for women with an average to long neck. No matter if it is thin or medium wide. Just not a good choice for women with a short and/or wide neck. Scarf need space to “breath” otherwise they clutter the little space between face and   shoulder.

Michaela

The Jaeger Companys Shops Ltd.

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

The Satchel Crush!

This bag trend started with Alexa Chung and it will stay on high trend alert as well for next season for autumn/winter.

NEW YORK - JUNE 17: TV personality Alexa Chung attends the YSL Belle D'Opium fragrance launch at The YSL Stage on June 17, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

But how to wear it right? The Satchel can come as a handbag, shoulder bag or cross body bag- each of them come with their own set of rules.
Satchel Handbag
  • It works for all body shape unless it comes with heavy embellishments , colour blocks or bright look at me colours. In that case the pear shape should avoid these types since it is drawing the attention to the wrong body part.
Satchel Shoulder bag
  • Look out for the ones that have an adjustable shoulder strap that you can adjust, so that you it works for your shape.
  • Neat Hourglass and Lean Columns can wear them as they like. Full hourglass should wear them not too close to their bust, Apple Shape should even lower the strap even more so it doesn’t add volume to their tummy area. Since most the shape is more squarish the rectangle shape should avoid to wear the satchel in the waist area- either higher or lower are best. The same stands for women with a short waist and for the inverted triangles- but for other reasons.The lower satchel sits the better, because it will balance off their broader shoulders. The higher it sits or the closer it gets to bust or shoulder the more volume it adds to that part.
  • Best use is if it has as well a removable shoulder strap, so you put the bag to multi use.

Satchel Cross Body Bag

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Michaela

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Lace is Ace!

Lace is a fashion trend that doesn’t go away. Sometimes it is limited to certain garments but this season it can be found in any possible garments from dresses, jackets, skirts, tights, corsets, scarves to shoes and so on. So, the good news is that we can choose the amount of lace we like to wear and where we like to wear it. But it is a trend that divides us women.

Singer Rihanna is all smiles as she leaves her hotel late Thursday night in New york City, New york on August 12, 2010 to attend a party following her performance earlier in the night at Madison Square Garden. Rihanna proudly shows off her latest tattoo which reads rebelle fleur.  Fame Pictures, Inc

So, the question  is how to wear lace right. This trend can be tricky when not handled with care. Lace can make you look stylish and elegant or if you got it wrong tired and dated.  I believe every one should be doing a bit of lace, but with caution that is right for the body shape, occasion and age.

Know how to wear lace right and current:

  • One has to rise to its occasion!

Lace is a delicate, stylish, light fabric but also has a very dressy nature and therefore worn best and only for formal & dressy occasions. That means you need to look groomed, together and stylish. It is very unforgiving when wearing it casual and without any grooming whatsoever.

  • Lace on bare skin!

Something you should always avoid is a lace dress or skirt on bare legs- it will hardly ever work. Since it is a very dressy material only young skin and a perfect leg shape will be able to match it. So, for all the rest of us let’s opt for nice tights that will complement the lace outfit without competing with it.

  • Less is more!

Keep it simple by choosing only one lace item at a time and never  combine it with another fashion trend. Keep it in focus!

  • Lace in colour!

Very tricky that is! It is a vintage and an elegant fabric, so it looks best in the traditional colours such as black, black & red, black & nude, nude and white. Each of these colour combinations has its tone and should be worn in context. In general white is best to be left for weddings only or white shirts. Nude lace works great for underwear, while black & red will always add sex appeal to your look while simply black will add elegance to your outfit. Lace combined with colours such as pink, blue, yellow etc. will most likely “make it look cheap” unless is  you are a teenager who will get away more or less with anything due to their youth.

  • Keep it fresh and current!

Combine it with other plain and/or elegant items e.g. white shirt, pencil skirt,  over the knee hight boots, studs shoes/belt/bag, jeggins, slim fitted jeans, leather jacket/skirt or dress. Though the 80′s are back, please don’t accessorise it with pearls or with heavy gold metal jewellery. You will only create a dated look.

Here some examples how to wear it:




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Michaela

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

It is Pauric Sweeney week with up to 65% off!

Some great bags from fantastic accessories label Pauric Sweeney at discounts of up to 65% off

One-time architecture student, Pauric Sweeney, knows how to do sleek structure. His unique combination of form and function mean that his gorgeous bags are now must-haves for some of the most discerning fashion-conscious customers – Lindsay Lohan and Kate Winslet included. Look out for classic shaped doctor’s bags and structured totes with metallic finishes.

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Large Ryder metallic-python hobo: Original Price £1,255 Now £439.25 65% off

  • Best for Lean Columns, Neat Hourglass, Rectangle and Pear Body shapes

Mini Overnight leather tote: Original Price £1,155 Now £404.25 65% off

  • Best for all body shapes except for Pears.

Mini Overnight python tote: Original Price £1,280 Now £448 65% off

  • Best for all body shapes except for Rectangles.

Mini Overnight python tote: Original Price £1,280 Now £448 65% off

  • Best for all body shapes except for Rectangles.

Metallic python shoulder bag: Original Price £935 Now £327.25 65% off

  • Best for Lean Column, Neat Hourglass, Rectangle and Pear body shapes.

Medium Ryder metallic-python hobos: Original Price £935 Now £327.25 65% off

  • Best for Lean Column, Neat Hourglass, Rectangle and Pear body shapes.

Mini Overnight python tote: Original Price £1,350 Now £472.50 65% off

  • Best for all body shapes except for Rectangles.

Overnight python bag: Original Price £1,695 Now £ 508.50 70% off

  • Best for all body shapes.


Overnight leather shoulder bag: Original Price £ 1010 Now £354 65% Off

  • Best for Lean Column, Neat Hourglass, Rectangle, Pear and Full Hourglass Body Shape.

Metallic python and leather tote: Original Price £1,770 Now £442.50 75% off

  • Best for all body shapes except for Pears.


Metallic-leather shoulder bag: Original Price £465 Now £162.75 65% off

  • Best for Lean Column, Neat Hourglass, Rectangle and Pear Body Shapes.

Overnight python shoulder bag: Original Price £1,625 Now £487.50 70% off

  • Best for all body shapes.

Michaela

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Meet Sarah Curran, Founder and CEO of My Wardrobe!

Having been a fan of My Wardrobe for a few years I am absolutely thrilled to have had the chance to interview Sarah Curran, the founder and CEO of MY Wardrobe.

It is a success story that started in 2006 and since then they never looked back. They doubled sales and site visitors in 2009 and have now developed a strong international following.   They also won the ” Best Customer Experience at the Drapers 2010 E-Tail Awards”, which I must say from my own experience of their customer service is not surprising.

  • Here is a little background to the company:

They launched 2006 and offer carefully edited ready to wear, shoes and accessories collections from some of the world’s leading and hard to find brands such as Mulberry, By Malene Birger, See by Chloe and Anya Hindmarch. New designers for Spring Summer 10 included Jasmine di Milo, Elizabeth & James, Maje and Designers Remix and the autumn season is ready to go live soon – so stay tuned!

The 27th January also saw the launch of the debut menswear site offering men the latest ready to wear, shoes and accessories from leading mid-range designer brands such as Paul Smith, McQ, Nudie, Acne and Lyle and Scott.

They also provide shoppers with an opportunity to see selected pieces from the collections shown on my-tv – a weekly style advice video with guest presenters from the fashion industry and leading brands.

Here are  Sarah’s answers to my questions:
1. If My wardrobe would be your girl friend- how would you describe her and your relationship?

My-wardrobe.com is a 24/7 relationship, but is incredibly exciting and rewarding.

2. What is the first you do when starting work and what is the last thing you do when finishing your day?

I always check my emails, catching up on correspondence and checking the morning sales.    Then I meet with my PA to go through the day’s meetings and messages.   The day is usually spent in meetings with the team, press or brands, so I will usually finish the day the way I start it by responding to emails and going through the sales.

3. Where do you take you ideas and inspiration from what my wardobe should or shouldn’t be doing or should become or shouldn’t become? How do you keep up to stay in touch and in tune what is going on in the fashion world and also staying ahead competitors?Which magazines, newspapers, blogs do you follow closely?

I have always believed in what the my-wardrobe.com brand is and where it is positioned in the market.  It’s extremely important to understand your brand and your customer to ensure that every thing that you do meets your customers’ needs.    my-wardrobe.com is all about ‘accessible fashion’, bringing carefully-selected pieces from  the latest collection from the accessible luxury fashion designers, so every thing that we do always has an ‘inclusive’ tone, making fashion attainable, as well as aspirational.   Every thing from the high street, to blogs, to magazines, art galleries, to brands,  and new technology inspires me.   Every one is pushing the boundaries, especially with technology and it makes working in the online space incredibly inspiring and exciting.

I read all the weekend newspapers and supplements, glossy and weekly magazines.   I also subscribe to many of the online publications and fashion industry blogs, which means that I can access all of the latest news from my Blackberry.

4. My wardrobe has grown so fast in terms of sales and staff. How do you manage that growth without losing control and the ‘founders’ flair . Which responsibilities do you feel you can’t delegate and have to handle personally?

It’s been a phenomenal four years for my-wardrobe.com.  We have now seen a move from original base in Nottingham to a new premises with a much bigger warehouse and we are just about to move to a new London HQ.  The team has grown from the original two, Andrew and I to 77 across the two offices.   We are extremely lucky to have a strong executive management team who manage the departments.    I’m very passionate about all areas of the business and I work closely with all of the teams to work on direction of the buying, PR and marketing activity, design, styling and my-tv – our weekly style videos.

5. You have achieved an incredible company culture. Speaking of my own experience as retail partner and customer- your staff are always efficient, helpful, professional but above all just friendly and nice. So, what is your secret when hiring staff? What are you looking at when hiring?  What is the deciding factor to offer someone a job at my wardobe?

We are incredibly lucky to have such a strong, passionate team.   Culture has always been very important to me and ensuring that every new candidate fits that culture is key.   Obviously, experience is a given, but having the personality, drive and passion for the particular role is something that we look for.

6. What are you doing to keep the company culture going? How do you motivate your staff to ensure a happy work environment?

We have tried to create a dynamic and exciting working environment across both of our London and Nottingham offices.    With competitive salaries, a good benefit scheme and regular appraisal programme, we ensure that every employee feels that they can build their career at my-wardrobe.com.

7. What do you love to do when not working ” on my wardrobe empire”? What is your hobby?

All of my spare time is spent with my son Jake.   He is becoming a bit of a tech enthusiast and loves nothing more than playing with my iPod and iPad.  We have just moved house, so I’m really enjoying working on the decoration of the house.   Jake already has a good eye, so is helping me to choose paints and lamps.

8. Tell me something what not a lot people know about you?

I love to run.    I try to run around five miles per day – it’s a great relaxant after a day in the office.

9. What is happening next for my wardrobe- next 3 months, next 6 months, next 12 months?

We have a very exciting future ahead for the business.   We are focused on growing our womenswear and menswear business, with the introduction of new, sought-after brands and building the depth and range of our buy.   Being an online retailer, innovation is key to improving the customer experience and making every visit to the website more than just a one off visit, it has to offer something that makes you want to come back time and time again.   The launch of our my-tv was an important mile stone for e-tail as we were the first online retailer to launch click-to-buy TV and we are always looking at new ways to innovate.

10. What are your favourite pieces of your current collection? And which items are most popular with your customers?

My must-have pieces from the pre-Autumn Winter 10 collections would have to be the black Mulberry Alexa, the Current Elliot Captain cargo, a D&G black blazer and a Sportmax chunky necklace.    The Mulberry Alexa was an instant sell-out success and we now have huge waiting lists for the new collection.  We also saw an unprecedented demand for the J Brand Houlihan cargo trouser, which sold out within an hour and prompted a significant re-order.


These are my favourite pieces from my wardrobe:

Michaela

Monday, June 28th, 2010