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    Feminine Style – Dress For Less With The Yumi Winter Sale

    Ahh yes, it’s that time of year again… good old January. The month where we’re all feeling a little too bloated from the many cheese boards and quality streets we’ve eaten over the past month.  It’s also a month where all femininity gets thrown out of the window, and where baggy jumpers and trainers are our number one priority to throw on in these dark mornings. WELL STOP THERE YUMI LOVERS… It’s time to say goodbye to everything boy-licious (for the moment,) and hello to feminine dressing… oh how we have missed you! Where to start? Well that’s easy, right here. We’ve picked our top 3 most loved feminine bloggers…

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    PFW Shows and Looks

    With Paris Fashion Week now over, we take a look at our fave shows and key trends coming from the runway. Balenciaga: A collection of modern looks in monochrome tones and sheer, mesh fabrics. Balmain: A contrast of bold and strong with sexy feminine shapes. Lanvin: Sleek dress, sophisticated suits and feminine forest prints. Christian Dior: A mix of looks with high collars, full skirts, tailored suits and skate shorts. Chanel: Classic textures in new shapes, bold prints and vibrant colours. Louis Vuitton: Retro shapes with statement prints and textured finishes. Valentino: Beautiful prints in feminine shapes and intricate detailing. Saint Laurent: Sexy party looks in fun feminine shapes and…

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    Yumi attends the #FashFest Cosmopolitian to Catwalk Show

    Last night, Yumi showcased some of the hottest AW14 looks at the #FashFest Cosmopolitan to Catwalk show and here’s the highlights from the FROW! TV presenter and host for the night Laura Whitmore sparkled in a collared black mini and girl group of the moment M.O performed their latest hit. The girls from Made in Chelsea attended the bash in style, from left – Lucy Watson, Stephanie Pratt, Millie Mackintosh and Olivia and Fran Newman Young. Yumi’s Runway Looks, Above: Cheeky in Checks Jumper and Perfectly Panelled Skirt, The Yumi Funky Florals Suit and The Cheeky in Checks Dress. Below: our Yumi Eclectic Embroidery Dress. In the below video, two…

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    LFW SHOWS AND LOOKS

    With London Fashion Week now over, we take a look at our fave shows and looks. Burberry Prorsum: The essence of Spring and Summer shining through in a mix of colours, shapes and slogan prints. Tom Ford: Sixties shapes, sheer fabrics and sequin detailing. Peter Pilotto: A mix of textures, prints and bold bright colours. Christopher Kane:  A truly feminine feel with the key use of silks and sheer fabrics. Mary Katrantzou: Fun and feminine shapes in embellished and textured designs. Matthew Williamson: Seventies inspired looks in a mix of shades, prints and shapes. Temperley London: Boxy shapes with feminine twists and lightweight layering. Marchesa: A mixed collection with hints…

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    NYFW SS14 Shows and Trends

    With New York Fashion Week now at an end and London Fashion Week opening this Friday, we take a look at our favourite shows and trends for SS15 so far. 3.1 Phillip Lim: Lots of layered and sporty looks with a fresh and clean feeling. Alexander Wang: Sharp tailoring, vibrant prints and bold colours. Diane Von Furstenberg: Fun and feminine shapes with a mix of monochrome and colour. Victoria Beckham: Sophisticated silhouettes in both neutral and bright tones with a mix of midi, mini and maxi lengths. Marc by Marc Jacobs: London spirit brought to New York in an array of colours, shapes and statement prints.

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    Tea Break Tuesday: Uttam Boutique AW14

    On today’s Tea Break Tuesday, we’re taking a look at what to expect from Uttam Boutique this Autumn/Winter. Future Heritage (as seen above)  – Updating classic Uttam Boutique motifs such as butterfly’s and florals by incorporating new shapes.  It approaches key AW14 trends such as print mixing like our new peony and bee print. Urban Geo Luxe – All about architectural detailing resulting in a more contemporary feel. It’s a true chameleon of a trend packed with modern classics, shapes and colours that will flatter any shape and fit every wardrobe. Global Folklore – Created using folk influences from around the world to combine different prints and textures with everyday…

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    Tea Break Tuesday: Yumi AW14 Trends

    On today’s Tea Break Tuesday, we’re taking a look at what to expect from Yumi this Autumn/Winter. Art School (as seen above): This is our transitional daywear trend with a quirky preppy feel. The styling is neat but the themes illustrate our signature Yumi with fresh novelty prints. Influenced by the 90’s, we looked at school dramas like ‘Clueless’ and ‘My So Called Life’ for inspiration. The look is clean yet relaxed with a palette of blues, greys and plums. Girl With The Most Cake: One of our key trends this season with reference to heritage and nostalgia for all things vintage. Re-working classics with quirky British fashion to create…

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    Tea Break Tuesday: AW14 Fashion Trend Forecast

    In this weeks Tea Break Tuesday, we’re taking a look at the hottest AW14 trends straight from the catwalk. (Above) The 1960’s – Shapes of the 60’s with an updated twist as shown by Alexander Wang, Louis Vuitton and Gucci. Fairy-Tale Fashion – Loose yourself in romantic silhouettes as we saw on the runway from Valentino, Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana and Mary Katrantzou. Military – A trend that never backs down, think of army shades as your new colour pallet. Balmain, Pucci and Balenciaga. Simplistic Sophistication – Strong cut’s in simple shades such as Victoria Beckham, Alexander Wang and Gareth Pugh. Simplistic Sophistication – Strong cut’s in simple shades…

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    Milan Fashion Week

    Here’s a look at some of our fave fashion shows from the AW14 Milan Fashion Week. Above: Dolce & Gabbana. Emilio Pucci. Fendi. Giorgio Armani. Gucci. Jil Sander. Missoni. Prada. Roberto Cavalli. Versace. The FROW Action:Cheryl Cole, Ellie Goulding and Samantha Barks all attended the Roberto Cavalli show. Singers Katy Perry and Rita Ora both walked in and watched designer friend Jeremy Scott’s Moshcino show. Anna Dello Russo at Emilio Pucci, Model David Gandy at Dolce & Gabbana and actress Salma Hayek at Gucci.