Images left to right: St George’s cross t-shirt £20.00, Are you game? t-shirt £18.00, Out of your league t-shirt £18.00, all by Therapy.

Whether you’re a footie fan, a wannabe WAG or a football hater you’ll be powerless to resist the allure and hype of the  World Cup. There is something bizarrely intoxicating about the World Cup, where girly girls start drinking pints and cheering, and former football phobics starting quoting the offside rule.

If you’re still a little nervous about immersing yourself in all things football then dabble with a spot of footie fashion. These fab cheeky tees from Therapy at House of Fraser are perfect for those who don’t wish to sacrifice their style for the sake of sport.

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Silk butterfly one shoulder dress, £70, Oasis

There are some key pieces which you’ll need to get through the summer season, here are our top picks of what to get now and wear right through until Autumn. Before we get started we just had to show you Oasis’ gorgeous butterfly dress pictured above, this dress is perfect for summer parties and nights out, the one shoulder style is a key trend as is the ruffle detail and oriental print. This is a summer must.

The maxi dress

Left to right: Paisley maxi dress, £40, Therapy, Maxi vest dress, £35, Oasis, Handkerchief maxi dress, £45, Warehouse.

Why does the maxi dress continue to dominate the summer high street? The answer is two fold, one because they look great and two because they are incredibly practical. You can wear it on cooler days to keep you a little warmer and then it looks equally stunning on the beach.

The playsuit

Left to right: Ditsy ruffle collar playsuit, £45, Warehouse, African printed playsuit, £45, Oasis, Frill playsuit, £32, Therapy.

Love dresses and shorts? Well now you can combine both your loves in one. The playsuit is the answer to all those “what-to-wear” moments. Wear it casually with flats or in party mode with heels, the playsuit is the ultimate wardrobe hero.

The tropical tee

Left to right: Palm tree t-shirt, £18, Therapy, Palm print graphic vest, £20, Warehouse, Palm tree embellished vest, £25, Oasis.

Bring the exotic to your look with a fabulous palm tree t-shirt. It’s perfect teamed with shorts and flip flops or over a bikini on the beach. We love the retro Miami feel of the palm tree print.

The cork shoe

Left to right: Hibiscus cork platform, £140, KG, Kungfu cork platform, £95, Carvela, Bigbaby platform, £85, Nine West.

There are two hot shoe trends this summer, the wooden clog and the cork platform. We are particularly loving the cork platform purely because it’s more comfortable and easier to walk in. Plus once you’ve bought a pair you’re guaranteed to wear them all season.

The statement necklace

Left to right: Glamstock ethnic disc choker, £18, Oasis, Coloured ethnic necklace, £85, Stefanel, Turquoise stone long necklace, £110, Angie Gooderham

Add some drama to your summer look with an ethnic inspired necklace, the bigger the better A statement necklace is a great way to update jeans and a vest top or to dress up a maxi dress. Go for bold colours and unusual detailing.

The pouch bag

Left to right: Placed stud mini bag, £165, Karen Millen, Leather studded duffle bag, £45, Warehouse, Pageant Princess denim pouch, £19, Therapy

Every season there is an ‘it’ bag shape, and this summer it’s the turn of the pouch. A studded across body bag is the bag to be seen with. It helps that it’s mighty handy, small enough to take on a night out, big enough to hoard your life in.

The wing tip sunglasses

Left to right: Zeli wing oval sunglasses, £220, Dior, Retro wing oval sunglasses, £99, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Retro oval wing sunglasses, £115, D&G.

For the hottest sunnies this summer you need to go retro. Wing shape sunglasses are the shape to be seen in. Go for tortoiseshell or opaque black for a 1950s inspired look. It’s an easy way to earn style points as these are seriously on trend.

Tribal maxi dress, £40, Therapy

The sun is out! That means it’s time to get the summer wardrobe ready, and the maxi dress continues to be the hottest dress shape for summer. Why do we love it? Well, let us tell you, it’s because it’s super flattering, hides a multitude of sins, and is perfect for the beach or city. Pair with metallic sandals for the day and towering wedges for the evening, dress up with chunky jewellery or down with a buttersoft hobo bag. Yes, the maxi is everything y0u could ever wish for in a dress and more, we are particularly loving this Therapy number… now if the sun can just stay out until the weekend…

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If you want to know what shade you should be wearing this season, then it has to be nude. Neutral, off white, blush, peach, cream and pink… all these shades make up the nude palette.

Chiffon Grecian dress, £65, Lipsy. Sleeveless ruffle dress, £40, Vero Moda. Rosalind prom dress, £35, Oasis.

The Spring/Summer 2010 catwalks were awash with these stunning shades of Barely There. From the draped dresses of Lanvin to the stone chino shorts at Chloe. The muted colour palette is a delicate love affair for all women. Whether strong silhouettes are your thing, or if you prefer soft and graceful, the Barely There trend lends itself perfectly to both.

For those with very pale skin, a pinker tone is perfection as this will warm the skin. If nudes are just to pale for you why not dabble with a softly coloured accessory or shoe? This collection of shades work beautifully together so don’t be afraid to layer up different variations and textures of this trend, for it will leave you with a fashionable yet chic look.

Belted trench coat, £370, MaxMara Studio. Bonfire peep toe shoe, £85, Nine West. Rodeo Rocka large hobo bag, £29, Therapy.

Barely There will earn you serious style points.

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Floral skater dress, £25.00, Therapy

So pretty, so pretty! We adore this skater dress from Therapy. The country garden florals are right on trend for Spring/Summer 2010, and the skater style flatters every figure. We’ll be pairing this with thick navy tights and ankle boots (or UGG boots depending upon the bizarre weather) for now. But come summer we’ll wear this one with towering wooden wedges or clogs for serious catwalk inspired style. This is perfect for adding some spring time into these very wintery days.

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Images left to right: D&G AW09, Belle prom dress, £35, Therapy.

Spot the difference: Brocade is a hot trend right now as the D&G dress on the left will testify. The dress on the right is by Therapy and costs an amazing £35. A brocade party dress is the best way to work a cocktail length whilst still making a serious style statement. Pair with hot-to-trot towering ankle boots to add a toughened edge. Hold back on accessories but place a chic black bow in your hair for a playful twist. Your style muse is Alexa Chung meets Marie Antoinette, so think grandeur, elegance and quirky style.

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When the news broke that we had acquired Biba you couldn’t have imagined such excitement, it looked like Christmas had come early. Big grinning smiles and the obligatory silent hand clapping that goes hand in hand with such things was mimicked up and down the office.

Biba will join House of Fraser’s other house brands including Therapy and Linea. Biba was the Topshop of the 60s, and remains sought after by fashion lovers and collectors everywhere. Launched in 1964 by Barbara Hulanicki, Biba defined a generation of wearable yet cutting edge fashion that continues to look on trend even today.

Biba has been recreated a couple of times but without much success. This time it is set to epitomise a new generation. House of Fraser will not only be creating modern day pieces but will also be recreating the archive collections.

It’s a fashion lover’s dream of silk prints, denims, and maxi dresses. There will be different ranges including Biba Blue for the denims, and Biba Gold for limited edition more expensive pieces.

Talking about this surprising yet wonderful move John King, Chief Executive Officer said:

“We have a fantastic new design team who will use the extensive archive to maintain the passion and energy of the original Biba brand. This, coupled with our nationwide store base, makes us confident that House of Fraser is the perfect home for modern-day Biba.”

It’s a brave step to rework a much loved iconic brand, but the success of 70s brand Halston shows that with the right direction it can work and be a success. Biba defined a generation and now it’s back with a bang.

The Biba collection will be available from September 2010 and will be exclusive to House of Fraser, it will be stocked online and in 30 select stores.

It’s time to go back to basics. To have a great wardrobe you need to start with a perfect base, and that means investing in wardrobe staples which you can pull out time, and time again.

Therapy is the perfect brand to help you achieve a strong base.

The cardigan:

Images left to right: Pocket cardigan, £20. Boyfriend jersey cardigan, £20. Longline cardigan, £32. All products from Therapy.

A longer length cardigan is the perfect throw it on for everything from jeans, to shorts to party dresses. It can even look good with an oversized shirt, tights and heels, we keep one at home, and one in our drawer at the office for if ever we get chilly or fancy a style change. Just throw it on and you’re good to go.

The legging:

Images left to right: Leggings, £12. Cropped leggings, £12. Ruched leggings, £18. All products from Therapy.

Who can deny the power of the legging? Only a few years ago were they the most ridiculous of creations, but now, we couldn’t live without them. Choose super soft jersey ones and wear lounging around, to the office, shopping, on a night out with heels. Leggings are the ultimate staple.

The rib vest:

All products, £5, from Therapy.

Do we really need to sing the praises of the rib vest? You already know that your wardrobe can’t function without a few in various colours. We advise that you pick up a couple in black, a couple in white, and then a couple in some bright shades. With a variety of vests you can layer up any look, perfect for any season.

The graphic tee:

Images left to right: Waistcoat print t-shirt, £18. Nordic t-shirt, £15. Sequin theatre lady t-shirt, £18. All products from Therapy.

It’s always worth investing in a motif tee or two. They are perfect for pairing with jeans when you need a casual look. They are that failsafe style that you can always go to when you’re stuck for what to wear. Team a monochrome tee with sky high ankle boots for a rock chick feel, or converse pumps for an off duty style.

The skinny jean:

Images left to right: Skinny leg jean in black, £35. Skinny leg jean in blue, £35. Skinny jean, £30. All products from Therapy.

Remember the days when you relied solely on bootcut jeans? How times have changed. Now we couldn’t cope without the skinny jean, it can take you from boardroom to bar and back again, it’s a wonder of fashion engineering. Wear with pretty much anything and everything in your wardrobe for a stylish look.

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Glitz, glam and sultry are the key words for AW09. And we’ll be shining like stars thanks to the latest trend… sequins are back and here with a vengeance.

But these aren’t those tacky bauble conjuring gold sparkles. Instead those little reflective discs have gone dark and moody. Black sequins are bang on trend, beautiful and flattering. What’s more the dark colour means you can work a cheeky sequin outfit into your daytime wear.

Images left to right: Sequin tux jacket, £60, Therapy. Sequin blazer, £80, Warehouse. Holly long sleeved sequin t-shirt, £60, Killah. 

A sequin blazer or top is a great way to wear sequins during the day. Pair a blazer over your t-shirt and jeans for a rock chick look, or a sequin embellished top will keep you looking on trend without looking OTT.

Images left to right: Sequin leggings, £25, Therapy. Dolly sequined bow front shoe, £100, KG by Kurt Geiger. Sequin across body bag, £38, Oasis.

For those who want to make a statement you can’t got far wrong with a pair of sequin leggings. Pair with an oversized shirt or tee for an off duty glam look. If you’d prefer to dabble then try out an accessory. Skinny jeans will look fab with sequin heels.

Images left to right: All over sequin dress, £90, Warehouse. Half sequin dress, £50, John Zack. Crushed sequin vest dress, £50, John Zack.

But if you want high octane glamour, the sequin mini dress is the way forward. This is a super chic, super sexy look, be prepared to be the talk of the town in one of these little numbers.

So girls, it’s time to sparkle, sparkle, sparkle…

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This skirt is hot to trot, for a super glam look team with sky scraper heels and a cropped jacket. Hurry girls because it won’t be around for long, we’re lusting after the plum and black versions.

 Stage Door skirt, £30, Therapy

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