2010-07-29T16:03:19Z Emma and Suzie tag:freshspring.co.uk,2010-02-03:http://www.freshspring.co.uk tag:fcank.com,2010-07-15:6748b73d61ab1e136aa9973b69bb8b15 2010-07-29T16:03:19Z

Welcome to Part II of our Wedding Newsletter! This month, we expose the pashmina cover up for what it is (disorganised and last minute) and give you other options. We give you the low down on the hat and other fabulous hair accessories. Our Boutique of t

tag:fcank.com,2010-07-19:85365afc9d1cf9b34ab78d019ceee472 2010-07-29T10:36:38Z

What to wear on a dress down day

tag:fcank.com,2010-07-14:dfefc57c84894fa6fd7cc64f0670a9c4 2010-07-14T19:52:10Z

This will be my last blog and I thought that I would devote it to that perennial subject of whether to tan or not to tan. I have pale skin. Pale, pale skin that does not love the sun. Every other part of me loves being out in the sun, except my skin. I di

tag:fcank.com,2010-07-05:cb52a0ac3f426cd2e553879b06700d36 2010-07-05T21:01:49Z

We were devastated when Charlie had to pull out of our morning at the last minute! We had some very disappointed clients of Charlie who were hoping to pick up some of her new "Peace" collection. Do not worry as help is at hand as you are invited to an ope

tag:fcank.com,2010-06-23:e56a73ba46095e14d4014c83c540f4fb 2010-06-23T18:35:12Z

Full Circle is full of stylish bargains like this dress. It is a little bit different, that's why I like it! The website seems to specialise in jersey, which happens to be one of my favourite fabrics. It looks good on and is a dream to take care of.

tag:fcank.com,2010-04-04:11f90ce9cdbb193aa782e9f3086e1950 2010-06-09T10:49:13Z

I won't bang on about the attributes of cashmere here, but trust me, this is good quality cashmere. It is made from high guage thread sourced from the Mongolian steppes. (Note to self, FC husband is going to Mongolia at the end of the month - get him to s

tag:fcank.com,2010-04-27:1af45241ccaa343d76266fb4be6a3d27 2010-06-07T23:41:14Z

I have been scootering around the shops and internet on a mission to find a fab pair of chinos for the summer. I figured that it is time to grow up and ditch my staple wardrobe item, jeans, in favour of something more mature. Chinos conjure up (in my mind

tag:fcank.com,2010-05-12:322fa52de54bba5cf7faaf40246e0c34 2010-06-07T23:39:24Z

This blog has nothing at all to do with fashion! It does, however, impact on my ability to write about it as I am now officially technologically bereft!The iPhone disaster is the last of a long list of techno disasters that have set themselves upon me

tag:fcank.com,2010-06-07:e6394fecf46ce075a913f539a8c9a694 2010-06-07T21:29:43Z

What to wear over your bikini by the pool or beach this Summer! Fur Coat gives her low down...

tag:fcank.com,2010-05-17:e87f1f02e6ec74ecb031f33632011b73 2010-05-27T09:17:31Z

Looking for workwear on a budget. An honest look at fashion.

tag:fcank.com,2010-05-18:1d9458324a301a40c266d6d6a2e1af6f 2010-05-21T10:06:35Z

The fabulous and delicious label, Studio TMLS is having a mid season sale with a whopping 30% off the whole collection from 17 May to 31 May!! Oh yes, this is soooooo Fur Coat, I could just fall over with joy!

tag:fcank.com,2010-05-02:0a5324832d00109b21a8ee9ced3c8ee6 2010-05-02T16:39:13Z

Cover up on the beach, a cheap alternative

tag:fcank.com,2010-03-19:b6eb81a9607a172a1b39d32266ce4f80 2010-03-19T11:58:55Z

I had a ball in Australia. I was there on a very non fashion expedition, but I did find time to scope the fashion in three cities. For the uninitiated, Australian designers are in a league of their own. I love the fresh vibes that come out of this countr

tag:fcank.com,2010-03-07:22781d4f0a8179b7960509f43fa9c114 2010-03-10T01:04:32Z

Francesca Rossi Designs; exquisite, handmade jewellery pieces.

tag:fcank.com,2010-03-10:7e24b995bc3828129abc8e1e27ef17c9 2010-03-10T00:53:09Z

Wayne Cooper, originally from London, he came to Australia in 1985 and started working in the rag trade. He has become a nationwide success and his clothes are such fun. So frivolous and frothy! Vampy as well. Can they be all that?! And they looked pretty

tag:fcank.com,2010-03-06:5e1d5f5f5c3f7f49091492896852f64c 2010-03-07T15:57:04Z

Hiring a dress, it's a fairytale

tag:fcank.com,2010-03-01:4f6a7c144c7d60f3afe7abf833e7cf4e 2010-03-01T14:52:21Z

I needed a new bag. Well, I didn't really. I just wanted a new one! I was up in Chelsea the other day for a lunch meeting. On the way home from the meeting I happened to pass Robert Clergerie's shop on Draycott Avenue. As there was a 70% off sign in the w

tag:fcank.com,2009-06-06:c55f13ee3d71e4a37b98702481ad5b3b 2010-02-24T21:28:41Z

Am I mad?! I do think that one must always strive to see the silver lining in each cloud. Even, as in this case, it has proven to be the perfect storm.Take for example, the humble car wash. During the boom times, I used to employ Warren to clean, wash

tag:fcank.com,2009-05-22:da565ddf9eb7a424a95afa50e4666d5d 2010-02-24T21:28:00Z

I am in the midst of a large and intensive moth invasion. They are slowly but surely eating their way through my cashmere jumpers, my husband's suits and my beloved cashmere slippers. They have found their way into really wacky places, including my litt

tag:fcank.com,2009-09-04:c016e104c3691fa5a1a8303f3481d55c 2010-02-24T21:27:12Z

My children have 9 weeks holiday over the summer break. Yes, you read that correctly. Nine whole endless weeks of lost freedom for me! It really ends up being 10 weeks as I lose that freedom around the beginning of July when the schools that the little b

tag:fcank.com,2009-09-02:57df5a305590608a4a020c9869b574e3 2010-02-24T21:26:14Z

I am sad to report that the moths have claimed a mammoth victory in the ongoing battle. Ironically, their moment of celebration comes as a result of my own efforts to protect my exquisite purple silk jersey dress.After the "de moth man" had worked hi

tag:fcank.com,2009-10-01:f7300e8238b8d134ebadedc4406fde58 2010-02-24T21:25:22Z

Is the current recession driving us to become ladies of the night? The high street is certainly lending itself to this impression. There is way too much dreadful faux fur, cheap sequins and horrible leather jackets for my liking. What were the fashion ho

tag:fcank.com,2009-09-22:69229c98e51d0e16eb23ab0626084271 2010-02-24T21:24:33Z

Beginning with Mark Fast's (www.markfast.net) fabulous London Fashion Week Show on Saturday at the University of Westminster. Mr. Fast is a knitwear designer. Is this sounding a bit Pringle? Well think again, he is anything but conservative. His clothes a

tag:fcank.com,2009-09-07:033fa3b160c958eb366431b5f686c8ef 2010-02-24T21:23:39Z

There is one No Knickers superstore that we really haven't gone into much detail on and that is the simply delicious T K Maxx. If your tastes run to designers like Valentino, Cavelli or Joseph, then look no further than this fab fashion store.

tag:fcank.com,2009-07-03:c76774bb235a35eca8241810049d258d 2010-02-24T21:22:45Z

I received my monthly Georgina Goodman Shoe Mail the other day. It contained news of a sale at their Shepherd Street outlet store. Not to be missed, I thought to myself. Of course I won't buy anything. At least this is what I sincerely told myself an

tag:fcank.com,2009-10-11:593b09caba0f52ef575e0b647499035d 2010-02-22T21:38:14Z

Suzie and I have been turning our minds to FCaNK food for the coming winter months. I am a big believer in making food from scratch and steer away from processed food as much as is practically possible. UUUUGGGHHH! So very reminiscent of Vesta meals of th

tag:fcank.com,2010-02-22:b81f120b9ad73b4296f2804918480092 2010-02-22T21:30:03Z

The lovely people at the fab Aussie designer's London shop emailed me the other day with a bevvy of SS10 dresses at both Fur Coat and No Knickers prices! Yee Haa!! As I have said in an earlier blog, these dresses are truly divine and as the quality is fab

tag:fcank.com,2010-02-19:019cc7c7748a485b1f8885e13fdbe2a6 2010-02-19T17:28:21Z

A look at the latest fashion trend, stripes and the maritime theme

tag:fcank.com,2010-02-12:313ae88df2fedd525b9ac15e0d0726b6 2010-02-12T19:34:38Z

A small tribute to the fabulous Alexander McQueen

tag:fcank.com,2010-02-02:933e7191538fd5e5fb044e02e4f39ef0 2010-02-12T18:27:20Z

A story about the new shoe craze that is United Nude Shoes. Truly architect inspired shoes with a twist of the Clarks shoe dynasty makes for beautiful art!

tag:fcank.com,2010-02-03:fe4fa28afa98143148f8371c21a476bd 2010-02-03T17:08:10Z

Any Australian worth their salt will immediately recognise this iconic Australian designer. Leona Edmiston has now landed in London with style and can be found at Westfield White City in London.

tag:fcank.com,2009-10-27:b7b2ac7888d56aee89114515b7adbe92 2010-01-28T15:01:29Z

Dressing for the dreaded Christmas parties!

tag:fcank.com,2009-11-29:a2bbdcddffee330d0e768d466b82df30 2010-01-28T15:00:56Z

How to dress up a Christmas tree on a budget. FCaNK living stylishly for less

tag:fcank.com,2009-12-29:a42cf2dcc72bb0c0ae217942dd381a26 2010-01-27T17:12:19Z

Looking great at new year

tag:fcank.com,2010-01-19:9df950080ebf3b118bdfc1871b58d479 2010-01-25T21:29:45Z

How to look great in fake eye lashes for 2010. FCaNK how to dress stylishly for less.

tag:fcank.com,2009-11-15:0f7432a76b0ed3b305197b19d6a1581c 2010-01-25T21:10:32Z

Brighten your smile on a budget

tag:fcank.com,2009-11-06:ac4c25bec39d6f6a906a06dd554fe842 2010-01-23T16:55:01Z

Tips for keeping your hands toasty cosy!

tag:fcank.com,2010-01-07:4506acdedec1c9a7da4af171a7393a52 2010-01-23T16:50:42Z

A few words about fashion at the start of 2010

tag:fcank.com,2009-12-13:c90491b4e229c22e5411a4390be4add2 2010-01-21T16:43:34Z

Fur Coat shares some of her family's Christmas traditions including the decoration of the tree and the special Christmas books that she buys her children every year.

tag:fcank.com,2009-12-30:e2c78dd772cd1e8bb85dd976e6e0b752 2010-01-21T16:42:03Z

How to party in the New Year in Fur Coat style!

tag:fcank.com,2009-10-19:740a341ac8a675fdfa8330ce67189e68 2010-01-21T16:41:03Z

Fur Coat loves the advice and news that is to be found on this fab website!

tag:fcank.com,2009-10-27:ceaa34159adbaef450aeefbbaf8671c6 2010-01-21T16:38:36Z

I am not blessed with even a hint of olive skin so my dilemma every year (I am not a fan of sun tan clinics) is how do I maintain a certain glow throughout these coming cold, colour less and dark months?

tag:fcank.com,2010-01-06:3787416c646cc74fa67fe70ed1009b7d 2010-01-21T16:36:41Z

The only problem with banishing the glitz and the sparkles is that the colour leaves and the grey days and dark nights dominate once again.My solution is to inject alot of colour into my life. Pronto! Brightly coloured layers under my coat and jeans al