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Sunday 23 May 2010, 12:00 AM

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Friday 7 May 2010, 12:00 AM

Hey Dolls.

Just to let you know we at JOE BLAKE have our new range on Look Boutique.

We have everything from casual everyday dresses to sassi party outfits.

Have a good weekend and happy shopping.

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The saying is that "now there's a bargain, and there's A BARGAIN"
When you have reductions on some of the most talented designers, that you know they are key investment pieces for your wardrobe then now is the right time to spend, but at the same time save.
Right now there is 20% off the Samantha Cole and Love Cole Range from Samantha Cole.

We use the term bargain so joyously but what does it really mean? “Something that is a bargain is good value for money, usually because it has been sold at a lower price than normal” (Collins Dictionary).

What is difficult about that definition is that in some stores we can get a shirt for £5. Many people don’t often stop to question 1) how is it so cheap? What was the human cost? How did they cost in the material, craftsmanship, transportation…somewhere along the chain someone or something lost out! 2) the latest thing is disposable clothing. It’s so cheap that if I only get 2 or 3 wears out of it and then bin it then that’s okay. Well is it? What is the environmental cost?

Let’s go back to bargain. If you only get 2 or 3 wears out of a shirt then it does not take a genius to calculate that really, that is not a bargain. If you get an investment piece that will last like Samantha Cole’s Black Lace Blouse reduced to £72; that is a BARGAIN!

S Cole Sale 09

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Tuesday 8 December 2009, 12:00 AM

This month has been a brilliant month. On one hand I am excited about Xmas and seeing all my family and friends, and on the other a lot of the designers are finally getting the coverage they deserve. It is hard work on a daily basis, and we still have a long way to go. At times you think it is like David v Goliath, but it is all worth it when the designer is selling, they get to do what they love best and the customer is happy.

This month was an effort to get a customer her tailored wedding pieces early in a mail strike!

“all items have arrived. We are very please with the gorgeous dresses and classy bag. Thank you very much for your effort!”

A lot of our designers are still relatively small, but they put their hearts and soul in to providing something different. Corsellis has seen great coverage in Look Magazine this month and they truly deserve it. With each customer they follow up, to check if they would like to use our bespoke service. For Corsellis this is no extra charge. This service is like a hidden treasure. I know what it’s like having a large top half and a tiny waist, so if you do want any changes to pieces you see please let us know.

I thought I would give you a glimpse of the dress I am getting for Xmas, which is Corsellis and for me a key piece that will carry through the seasons. I can think of multiple accessories that will make it a staple.

Other designers that have born fruit for their hard work Baruch, Joe Blake and Catarina Vassalo. Alesha Dixon is wearing the Joe Blake dress tonight on BBC3 at 9pm, and at the moment we have 10% off. There are so many hidden gems we are making every effort to bring fresh new designs and talent to you.

I hope you have the time to look to find and buy something that little bit different.

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Friday 9 October 2009, 12:00 AM

I have been living abroad for a while now which brings a richness to my life. It took me away from my house back in the UK, which I had renovated the first year and recently redecorated again, but brought me so much more. The decision to stay was 'man' related, but it also brings new opportunities. I am now dreaming of a place here, and love picking out and planning key styles that I can feature in a new house project that we can call our home.

My style has always been expressive. I have learnt to take inspirations from life, all the travelling that I do as well as how I live my life. Although I travel, I am a natural cancerian a homemaker. My home has to have warmth, be a place to relax and socialise with my friends and family.

I just thought I would share some of the designs that I have picked out for feature walls, with some truly designer and stylish wallpaper. I love expressing my personality in rooms and think that the cerise and red will work brilliantly in our lounge to be.

I would love a sex in the city style changing room, as ‘m’ does get annoyed with all my clothes. What can I say love fashion. In there apart from having a dressmakers dummy , I want a simple touch to the room with just a mural on the wall, So that the decoration I can change to go with the collections for AW/SS or indeed what my inspirations are at the time.

In the bathroom I want to add attention to detail in the style, with uniquely printed tiles. Not all the way through but with key positioned pieces by ATA designs.

Furniture wise I love the French furniture that we have in, that have fantastic detail in the design, and from real wood. Here are some of my favourites

Now all we have to do is find a project and I will keep you updated. If you have any projects you would like advise on please let us know, our designers also do consultations.

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