Fashion
Stockings on Valentine’s Day?
Love is in the air! Whether you love or loathe it, there’s no escaping that Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, giving the romantics amongst us a chance to let our nearest and dearest know how much we adore them. Forget hastily-purchased petrol garage flowers – gorgeous hosiery is the way to go. Sexy without being too obvious, it’s the perfect gift.
Although it seems obvious to us, some still struggle with choosing the perfect style, and it appears that indecisiveness breeds stinginess – according to a recent study, men are so scared of getting it wrong when it comes to choosing lingerie that they’ll spend half as much as women when purchasing. Fear not, ladies mytights.com are making it easy for him (and you!), with their extensive range of Valentine’s hosiery and online advice. Whether it’s for a gift for Valentine’s Day or for you to showcase on that dinner date, they’ve got it covered.
So, are you on a mission to bring a little fun to Valentine’s? If so, MyTighta.com have a great collection of Valentine’s fashion styles, including bold heart patterned tights and quirky seams (We especially love Pamela Mann’s take on the iconic knuckle tattoo: seamed sheers with the words “LOVE” and “HATE” spelt out on each ankle).
If you’re in a romantic mood, say it with stockings. The ultimate in indulgent hosiery, mytights.com have a wide range including lace topped, seamed and fishnet styles, as well as gorgeous suspender belts to keep them in place. If you require something just as sexy but a little more practical, go for hold ups or strip panty styles instead.
For ladies that like the finer things in life, head to Falke and Wolford for luxury classics bound to set her heart racing. Sales of luxury hosiery soared over the past year, proving that when it comes to legwear, the great British pubic not afraid of splashing the cash. Even if you’re not usually a high end hosiery devotee, Valetine’s is the perfect excuse to treat yourself or your loved one to something extra special.
So for a successful V-Day this year, whether you’re buying for a loved one or treating yourself, make hosiery shopping hassle free with the Valentine’s collection at MyTights.com
As one of St Albans’ favourite destinations for all things haute couture, we are excited that Chloe James Lifestyle have announced they will be reopening this coming Monday 12th April.
Regular St Albans shoppers will know Chloe James Lifestyle has been a fixture on High Street St Albans for over 10 years. Despite being extremely busy preparing for the reopening, Owner Donna Nichol has shared her thoughts on reopening Chloe James Lifestyle and what changes fashionistas can expect.
Chloe James Lifestyle owner Donna Nichol
What are you looking forward to most at Chloe James Lifestyle?
Personally, I’m really looking forward to the buzz of a busy shop again – lots of chat and laughter and the general feel good vibes of helping people look and feel their best. Nothing beats it! When we reopen, we are going straight back to our normal hours i.e. 10-5.30 Monday to Saturday and 11-4 on Sunday. We can’t wait to open the doors again and welcome our customers back in!
What new changes can we expect at Chloe James Lifestyle?
The shop has had a complete refresh. Every single inch has been cleaned and there are lots of new products for our customers to enjoy, including great gift lines and a new jewellery brand as well as our Spring fashion collections. One of my personal favourites is a new French fashion label called FRNCH which we are currently featuring in our window – the colours are just stunning!
We love what independent businesses bring to St Albans. How do you think shoppers will respond post lockdown?
I believe there’s going to be a real return to shopping small. After all, we are the ones who have carried on throughout the pandemic, finding ways to adapt to our customers’ needs, offering Click & Collect and always being at the end of a phone to help find the perfect birthday gift. We’ve even personally delivered them on a specific date when it was possible!
We’ve also kept our windows vibrant to cheer up the daily walk and many people have said how much they loved this. It’s become apparent to everyone how much small independent businesses add to their community and we really must make sure they don’t disappear!
About Chloe James – Chloe James Lifestyle is an elegant lifestyle boutique based in St Albans specialising in fashion, art, stylish interiors and beautiful gifts.
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LA based eyewear brand AKILA have joined forces with UK based techwear designer Charli Cohen to create Halo. A special limited edition capsule collection, AKILA x Charli Cohen Halo drops this Easter Weekend.
AKILA Eyewear are designed to last & handcrafted from eco-friendly plant-based cellulose acetate. Unlike most other eyewear brands, Akila frames are made from cellulose acetate — an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum based plastics.
Charli Cohen was born out of a need for evolved clothing and progression within the fashion industry. They specialise in NEXTWEAR: a concept that looks to the future of fashion, aesthetically, in terms of technology and in terms of sustainability.
ABOUT CHARLI COHEN
Charli Cohen manufacture limited quantities of each style in London, Leicester, Porto and Shanghai. Using premium, responsibly produced technical textiles from Milan, as well as upcycling from military surplus and tacticalwear, Charli Cohen is a brand to follow.
This frame boasts a retro industrial look that combines hard-edged style with ergonomic comfort. Featuring a wrap-around shape, all pairs include a barb-wire chain retainer which can be attached to metal eyelets on each temple or worn as a necklace.
This capsule collection drops Friday 2nd April at AKILA
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