So far this month we have had a multitude of people recommending and promoting items of clothing and jewellery which they have recently purchased in and around Cheltenham. Their suggestions and favourite pieces will be featured in this article, along with other items that caught our eye. Pieces range from Skater Dresses to Leather Handbags, we are sure that you will love them just as much as we do. Enjoy!
TOPSHOP
Moustache and Glasses Necklace
Nearest store: 163/166 High Street, Cheltenham
£8.50
This is a rather amusing novelty necklace, from popular high street store, Topshop. This brand provides a variety of on-trend fashion, jewellery and accessories at aspirational prices!
Thank you to Chloe Gray for recommending this item, and for providing the photography!
TOPSHOP
Indigo Skater Dress
Nearest store: 163/166 High Street, Cheltenham
Buy online here
£46
Our second item is also from Topshop and an excellent addition to your winter wardrobe. This dress epitomizes the selection of dresses available at Topshop. It is majestic in its simplicity and elegant in its structure, a perfect replacement to the Little Black Dress ( Sorry Coco Chanel!) This dress is also ideal for the numerous Christmas parties you’ll soon be attending!
Thank you to Ella Davies Smith for this suggestion.
COAST
The Lucky Dress
Nearest stores: 82a The Promenade, Cheltenham
Concessions: Debenhams, Beechwood Shopping Centre, 123 High Street, Cheltenham
House of Fraser, Cavendish House, 32-48 Promenade, Cheltenham.
Buy online here
£160
A friend of mine recently bought this dress for a wedding and I can verify that it is stunning. In a vivid and rich colour, the detailing at the neckline compliments the simplistic line. For some reason, it reminds me of a dress from Alexander McQueen’s Spring Summer 2009 show ‘Natural Dis-tinction Un-natural selection. Although I would class it as evening wear, it could be worn in the day if worn with patterned tights and a leather jacket, or other casual items of your choosing. With a name like ‘The Lucky Dress’ you really can’t go wrong!
MULBERRY
Oversized Alexa Bag
Available from: House of Fraser, Cavendish House, 32-48 Promenade, Cheltenham
Online at Mulberry
£925
I spotted this satchel in Cavendish House ( House of Fraser) and instantly fell in Love with it. As Mulberry is a designer brand , this bag is considerably more expensive than the other items displayed in this article, however it is perfect if you have a higher budget and are willing to spend more money on finding the perfect bag.
The versatility and effortless chic of this satchel contribute to make it perfect for almost everybody! Suitable for teenagers and adults alike, it is big enough to hold all of your necessities, but not so big that you end up knocking things (or people !) over with it, as I often do.
The neutral oak shade allows this back to suit any outfit, once again demonstrating its versatility. If you prefer for your accessories to have some colour, this bag is also available in nine other colours, including a beautiful black suede skin. If you’ve got the money, then why not treat yourself!
RIVER ISLAND
Purple Stud Detail Court Shoes
Nearest Store: 3-5 Regent Arcade, Cheltenham
Buy online here
£60
Our fifth and final item are these beautiful purple platforms, courtesy of River Island. Personally, shoes are my obsession and I aspire to be a Shoe Designer (among many other things) in the near future. Shoes like these are the reasons why I am so besotted with footwear. The silhouette is elegant and would easily elongate one’s legs. The minimalistic yet highly effective stud detail adds interest to the platform, which in turn adds height and structure to the shoe. Believe it or not, platforms actually make a shoe easier to walk in, which is particularly helpful if you are new to walking in heels or are going to be on your feet a lot. These lovelies are also available in bright fuchsia and mink. River Island call the mink versions ‘light brown’, but after viewing them at first hand I feel “mink” is a more suitable shade description.
Our monthly post ‘Talk of the Town’ showcases items you love and want to talk about. If you can recommend a garment, piece of jewellery or maybe a bag or shoe, available from a shop in Cheltenham or online, be sure to contact Teen CFW via twitter, facebook or email before 1st December. If you would like your details to be featured in our post please leave your full name with your suggestions. Peace, Love and Pink calculators, Jessica Harvey, Teen Fashion Ambassador
