Topshop unveils 'The Collection' starring Kate Bosworth

Topshop has unveiled 'The Collection' starring Kate Bosworth, a new capsule wardrobe for winter, mixing of masculine and feminine, oversized and fitted. Launching globally today, The Collection offers a representation of Kate's own style. In her role as a design consultant to Topshop, the actress developed the collection alongside the design team, wanting a different tone from the more bohemian inspired Spring Festival range that she starred in. Styles includes oversized collarless coats in shearling, shirting in leather and silk-chiffon, biker pants, a cashmere mix grey marl T-shirt, metallic leather skirts and accessories. The colour palette is inspired by the artist Piet Mondrian, with black and whites mixed with foiled metallics, off-set with a flash of a red. Bags are oversized and relaxed, shoes are pointed and high, belts are wet-look, and oversize aviator style sunglasses are seen with a mirrored finish. 'The Collection' starring Kate Bosworth launches in stores and globally online today (24 October), with 46 pieces in the collection, and prices ranging from £35 to £500.

Anthropologie unveils collaborations with Mister Finch & By Hand London

Fashion and lifestyle label Anthropologie has announced two new collaborations, with independent sewing pattern label By Hand London and artist Mister Finch. In conjunction with By Hand London, the brand will be launching four sewing patterns (pictured above left) and an exclusive sewing kit for Christmas. Anthropologie will be carrying four designs: the Elisalex Dress, Charlotte Skirt, Anna Dress and Victoria Blazer, all of which are an up-to-date take on classic silhouettes and act as a canvas for the sewer’s look. The Elisalex Dress, Charlotte Skirt, Anna Dress and Victoria Blazer patterns are priced at £12. The Charlotte Skirt Sewing Kits are available exclusively online priced at £50. By Hand London will be holding an Anna Dress Sew-Along at Anthropologie Kings Road on 2 November and at the newly-opened Guildford store on 9 November. Yorkshire-based artist Mister Finch creates sewn and stuffed representations of creatures and plants (pictured above right) ranging from giant bumblebees to life-sized rabbits. Anthropologie will bring his work to a wider audience, with prices ranging from £120 for a fox head bust to £298 for a sleeping fox. Anthropologie's collaboration with artist Mister Finch takes place at the new Guildford store, while the collection is also available to view online.

Fabulous High Street Fashion Awards 2013 winners

The Fabulous High Street Fashion Awards, in association with Rimmel London, took place this week, with brands including ASOS, Topshop and New Look all collection prizes on the night. There were 12 categories in total, with a complete list of winners shown below:

Fabulous for Under £30: New Look
Fabulous Online One-Stop-Shop: ASOS
Fabulous Online Boutique: PrettyLittleThing.com
Fabulous for Curves: ASOS Curve
Fabulous for Lingerie: La Senza
Fabulous for Denim: Topshop
Fabulous for Accessories: Accessorize
Fabulous for Designer/Celebrity Collaborations: Debenhams
Fabulous One Stop Shop: Primark
Fabulous for Footwear: New Look
Fabulous for Partywear: Miss Selfridge
Fabulous High-Street Shop of The Year: New Look

Make-up artist Karla Powell launches Face Charts

International make-up artist Karla Powell has introduced the Face Chart make-up design sheets for creating and cataloging beauty looks. Printed on textured card stock and professionally bound into artist-style pads, the tear-off sheets are ideal for experimenting with pigments and products. Each pad houses 35 sheets, prepped for the application of all make-up, even wet glosses. Each page features a minimal face outline, with plenty of room for product notes. The Face Charts are available in two sizes: A4 and A5, and are ideal for exploring ideas ahead of projects, illustrating and documenting final looks. Karla Powel Face Charts start from £11 and launch online this week, available at cocktailcosmetics, crownbrush.co.uk, and beautychamber.co.uk.

Make-up artist Sara Raeburn signs to aartlondon

London-based make-up artist Sara Raeburn has joined the artist roster at aartlondon. Sara's work has featured in Vogue, Italian Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, while her celebrity make-up list includes Barbra Streisand, Helena Bonham Carter, Kate Moss, and grooming for John Malkovich and Alan Rickman. Sara has also worked on campaigns for Adidas, Valentino, Revlon and Diet Coke.

Kjaer Weis launches organic mascara in the UK

Kjaer Weis, the cosmetics brand created by Danish-born, New York-based make-up artist Kirsten Kjaer Weis, has introduced its new certified organic mascara in the UK, offering long wearing and durable performance. Being refillable, the new mascara is also sustainable and hygienic, boasting a unique compact design. The refillable insert is discarded after three-month usage, limiting packaging waste and ensuring fresh product, while helping to prevent bacteria build-up and potential eye infections. Ingredients include theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, beeswax and carnauba wax, which each serve as binding agents; carrageneen extract, a thickener, stabiliser and gelling agent; castor seed oil, used to protect and nourish lashes, helping to prevent eyelash loss and breakage; calming and soothing lavender flower water; and rose oil. The new Kjaer Weis Mascara, priced £32, is available in the UK from naturisimo.com priced £32, with the refill priced at £19.

Beauty in Curves unveils Secret-Sculpt Jeans

Beauty in Curves Secret-Sculpt Jeans will officially launch next week with a week-long pop-up boutique and press launch in Marylebone in partnership with plus-size fashion boutique SLiNK Boutique (see DIARY dates). The Beauty in Curves Secret-Sculpt Jeans system includes: hidden panels to help flatten, firm and smooth tummies, discreet pockets to create a bottom lift effect, triple stitch seams to help create a smooth line from hip to thigh, dark colours and a snug fit to contour and flatter thighs, and a high rise waist line to eliminate or minimise muffin top bulges. The new Secret-Sculpt Jeans are available online at beautyincurves.com and slinkboutique.com, priced £145, in UK Sizes 10-22, with designs including Boot Cut, Ankle Slim and Skinny.

Fashion label HONOR GOLD launches e-commerce site

British fashion label HONOR GOLD has launched its debut e-commerce site today. Launched by two sisters in 2009, the brand has celebrity fans including Lauren Pope, Jessica Wright, Lauren Goodger and Ola Jordan. HONOR GOLD currently retails in a selection of established online stores and boutiques across the UK including ASOS and Nelly.com.

Winser London launches at Peter Jones

Winser London, the British online luxury womenswear brand launched by Kim Winser in February and fronted by Yasmin Le Bon, has opened today at Peter Jones as a pop-up shop and will be sold on the John Lewis website. Following on from a pop-up shop which launched at Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge at the start of September, the Peter Jones pop-up will sell an edit of the Winser London AW13 collection. The pop-up will be located in Peter Jones on the second floor for the season. There will be 30 pieces from the collection, including cashmere, silks and separates. 

MY iMenso jewellery appoints Carmen Electra as ambassador

Former Baywatch actress and model Carmen Electra has been appointed as an ambassador for jewellery brand MY iMenso. The brand offers a collection of bespoke jewellery pieces which can be personalised. The concept involves a sterling silver medallion on a chain which can be opened on both sides. Clients can then choose an ’insignia’ to insert into the medallion, giving each jewel a personal touch. The collection, including pendants, rings and a ‘dancing’ collection of interchanging medallions, retails at £87 to £195. 

Plus size specialist navabi introduces the navabi Style Council

navabi, a leading website for premium plus size fashion, has announced the launch of the navabi Style Council. Comprising six plus size fashion leaders from around the world, who will offer navabi customers fashion inspiration, tips, solutions and advice on a monthly basis. The Style Council includes: Brazilian plus size supermodel Fluvia Lacerda; American columnist and vlogger Nicolette Mason, a contributing fashion editor toMarie Claire USA, and presenter of YouTube’s Hello Style and Big Girl In A Skinny World; Luciana Schmidt, one of Germany’s leading plus size and beauty bloggers; Laura Puddy, a columnist, presenter and stylist known for her monthly column ‘Catwalk To Curvy’ for Cosmopolitan magazine; Dutch designer and stylist Edith Dohmen; and lastly, Elisa D’Ospina, an Italian model and Vogue Italia Curvy contributor. The navabi Style Council can be found on the navabi.co.uk website under the tab ‘Inspiration’. 

Face Lace unveils Halloween collection

Face Lace, a brand specialising in intricate make-up designs, ready-to-wear eye looks and masks, has unveiled the new Halloween collection. This includes a number of seasonal creations such as Broomchick, Webutante and Va Va Tomb (pictured). The designs, priced £9.95, are available from the brand's website and will be available in Topshop from 7 October and through BeautyBay.com. The Halloween designs are also being sold in USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Italy and Japan. 

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Beauty brand Anne de Jeunesse to launch

Grove Beauty has annouced the launch of skincare brand Anne de Jeunesse on GorgeousShop.co.uk. Available from 28 October, Anne de Jeunesse is the latest launch from the 16-year heritage of Ainhoa Cosmetics’ five-star spa, professional and retail product range. Creator Marta Laguarda was inspired by her friend Anne who would create natural skincare remedies using wild, foraged ingredients in France. The collection itself is manufactured in Spain, combining modern-day ingredients with familiar natural and traditional remedies. Consisting of 10 products: two cleansers, two toners, three creams, serum-oil, mask and body lotion, there are two regimes - normal-dry-dehydrated-sensitive and normal-combination-oily. The hero products in the range are Liquid Gold, £23 for 50ml, a serum-oil for face, hair and nails, day and night use, rich in vitamin E, which helps to maintain the skin’s firmness and natural elasticity to soften, regenerate, soothe, protect and tone the epidermis; and the Multifunction Face Cream, £26 for 50ml, which can be used on face, eyes and neck, day and night use, and on all skin types. Ingredients include pearl and silk protein complex, plant stem cells, caviar extract, musk rose oil, soy amino acids, hyaluronic acid and a complex of vitamins A, C, E and F. GorgeousShop are launching with exclusive price promotions and value sets offering significant savings on the collections. 

Fashion brands Bench & Stööki partner to launch collection

British clothing brand Bench has collaborated with jewellery and apparel label Stööki, to launch a collection of Artist Series T-shirts. Featuring three exclusive designs, from the Stööki creative collective, the designs demonstrate many facets that make up the Stööki ethos which includes sound, vision and play. The T-shirts are available to buy exclusively online from both the brand's website, priced at £25.