Elbows at the ready, girls, the Jimmy Choo collection for H&M goes into stores on Saturday.
A basic pair of shoes usually start at around £300 and go up to £1,000. But on Saturday, if you're prepared to queue, you can own some for £79.99.
The collection also includes handbags and dresses. Demi Moore has already been seen in the grey suede, one-shoulder frock.
Don't worry, there'll be a bracelet system to keep the crowds in order.
"The Jimmy Choo collection for H&M is full of fun, one-off items with an accessible and glamorous identity made with stylish materials, emphasised with colour and embellishment. I wanted to create pieces that would reach a cool and young customer with a fashionable and independent sense of spirit in this one-off collaboration," said Tamara Mellon, Founder and President, Jimmy Choo.
Customers can expect to pay about £40 for a pair of ballet pumps and up to £180 for boots. While not terribly cheap, it's a far cry from prices you'll pay for the real deal, with average Jimmy Choo shoes costing between £450 and £495, and up to £2,000 for boots in an exotic skin like crocodile.
This launch also marks the debut of Jimmy Choo clothing, with a small women's capsule collection to accompany the accessories, and another first for the luxury brand: a series of men's shoes, bags and clothing! The excitement!
Visit H&M now to see the whole collection!
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Let's be honest, it's not exactly ideal when it turns out the dress you wore was actually worn by someone else way before you and is effectively old fashion news.
But it's a freaking disaster when said dress was worn two months ago by none other than style icon extrodinaire Alexa Chung.
Poor old Bea, all dressed up for her mother's 50th birthday party last night obviously had no idea of the mammoth fashion cardinal sin she was making.
Nobody with any sense of fashion worth wears the same dress as Alexa. You're just setting yourself up for fashion ridicule.
You're never gonna look better, as good, in the same league as, do it's just better not to go there.
A lesson learned we hope princess.
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They've just got a limited range of vintage sunnies that I'm dying to get my hands on!
Any girl in the know knows that sunnies aren't just for summer they're for life so if you've got a spare £100 quid and you've been looking for that really amazing "investment" buy, check them out now at Glasses Direct.
There's only 10 frames in the collection which includes genuine 1970s and 80s sunglasses from designers Christian Dior, Carrera and Paloma Picasso.
Not only will they garner you envious looks from your friends but they'll take you the whole way through to next summer as well.
If £100 is too far to stretch I've found (and constantly worn) a gorgeous pair of green "Richie" Roxy frames, they're so cool and snip at £25!
Visit Glasses Direct now
Looking more Bette Midler than Carrie Bradshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker turned heads, and raised smiles, filming a flashback scene for SATC2.
The perm and plastic necklace may be more than a little off the mark, but she's got her finger on the fashion pulse with an off-the-shoulder sweatshirt.
The 80s are huge for A/W09, and that includes leisure wear, so steal the style by logging on to www.harisport.com. Cheryl Cole and Daisy Lowe have already snapped up their Inside Out Sweatshirt, £95.
Ri2k's soft suede Freddie bag, £125, www.ri2kshop.com.
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I remember getting stick for my "mean" thin lips at school and it really upset me.
I'd tried Benefit Lip products - which are supposed to really help thin lips - but these didn't seem to make any difference, disappointingly.
So when I was offered to try a treatment to have my lips plumped using Dermal Fillers with Restylane at EF MediSpa in London's Kensington recently, I plumped - or jumped - at the chance!
Although I'm aware of the pitfalls of the beauty industry, I'm not alone as a Dermal Filler enthusiast - celebrities rumoured to be fans include Katie Price, Kylie and Dannii Minogue, Lindsay Lohan and Ashley Simpson.
So feeling in good company I arrive at EF MediSpa with no make-up and a nervous, thin lipped smile.
My assistant and emotional support machine Rockyie Shielsone has come along to take notes too.
After an initial consultation with EF MediSpa's resident Doctor and Victoria Strong, a registered general nurse, we agree that Dermal Fillers across the upper lip and also around the smile lines will work best for me.
Next, Victoria takes me downstairs and sits me down in a chair that looks and feels like a dentists chair.
Victoria then puts a numbing cream around the areas to be treated and within 15 minutes the area feels cold and numb.
From here on in, it's deep breathes although the pain is actually very mild - Victoria uses a single needle that feels something like an acupuncture needle. She inserts this 6 times in the upper lip and 4 times across the smile lines.
It feels odd. As odd as colonic irrigation but not as traumatic. I can feel my lips getting bigger. In fact they feel huge and I'm slightly worried they're out of control.
But too late now we're done in just moments - a quick massage of these treated areas and I'm handed a mirror.
And...
WOW!
I'm super impressed and very happy with the results. These are the lips I've always wanted!
The numbness subsides 24 hours later and my pout is smaller now but still more attractive than before, in my opinion.
The new lips will last 6 months - gradually deflating over time although they'll never be as small as before, which Dermal Fills me with pleasure!
The treatment costs £550 and, Mirror.co.uk readers can get £25 off this treatment plus a free consultation, during September 2009 only. To find out more call 020 7 937 5554 and quote Mirror.co.uk. EF MediSpa is located at 29 Kensington Church Street, London, W8.
Special thanks to staff at EF MediSpa for their stella work and Rockyie Shielsone for his assistance.
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I love the website vente-privee.com, who've re-opened after their summer holidays with an amazing sale from Nike.
Based in Paris, I recently went to have a look around their offices and was presented with what seemed to be an art gallery-come-production studio. Or something like Willy Wonka's factory filled with chic clothes rather than chocolate.
The slick offices do everything to confirm how well online fashion is doing right now despite the recession.
You'd do well to take a look too as vente-privee.com provide members with dramatic reductions on designer garb from top brands.
As a Mirror.co.uk reader you can get instant membership by clicking here.
Enjoy!
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I love the Blue Mood that's been seen on the catwalks this year - and the colour's set to stay cool through to winter too!
So great news that the high street is awash with blue too. Choose from deep sea shades to sky blue hues for a bright and breezy look.
I love Kara Tointon's blue holiday look, seen here in the Mirror's Celebs on Sunday.
And the great thing about the colour is that it's also very spiritual, especially sky blue, according to astrologer GuruJee. He told me: "Blue is very positive, calming and spiritual".
Add a splash to your wardrobe soon.
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Just look at these lady killer heels from ASOS they're beyond amazing! There's no need for even the shortest woman to ever feel low in these 5 inch heels (unless you do a Naomi Campbell and fall flat on yer face).
Couture heels are on-trend right now and the more deranged in design the better.
These heartbreaker shoes are just £35 from ASOS.
But you can also do a really cheap DIY effort and tie ribbons or glue flowers to an ordinary pair of old shoes. Just nip into John Lewis for decoration inspiration.
Make sure the heels are as high as you can bare - taking you closer to fashion heaven.
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Hello Kitty is the brand on all the celebrity wish lists right now and I've got a gold, heart shaped watch by Hello Kitty worth £59.99 to giveaway to one lucky reader.
Cameron Diaz, Mariah Carey, Una from The Saturdays and Amelle from Sugababes are all huge fans.
I love Katy Perry's customised corset which she wore to The Brit Awards this year, pictured above.
The watch up for grabs is part of Hello Kitty's 35th anniversary collection called 'The Black Label' which features quirky, vintage inspired watches and jewellery with Mother-of-Pearl dials and metallic, real leather and imitation lizard skin straps.
Kitty's Black Label is the most glamorous and prestigious collection to date, with many styles embedded with real diamonds and Swarovski crystals. The product is available nationwide and from Amazon.co.uk.
To win the watch just tell us which country Hello Kitty is from in the form of a comment below - be sure to leave your email address in right box so I can contact you should you win!
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Collection 2000 is looking for four make-up and fashion junkies to join their team of style advisors.
And they're giving away this bright selection of make-up to Amber & Friend's readers too!
As a style advisor of the Collection 2000 FAB set you'll join celebrities like Gwen Stefani and Kylie Minogue, by having your very own beauty product named after you!
To enter log onto www.collection2000fabset.com before 16 August 2009.
Or if you'd prefer to win the goodies pictured above, tell us your best beauty tips on how to make the best of your features.
The best tip on how to make thin lips look bigger, eyes look wider or (my favourite) a certain "author's HUGE nose" look smaller, and so forth, will win!
Competition closes next Tuesday 28 July at 3pm. Usual Mirror terms and conditions apply.
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This July, black Barbie is spectacularly showcased in Vogue Italia's special issue, seen above.
In July 2008, Vogue Italia created the first Black Issue sending a strong message about the importance of diversity to the fashion world.
And now the magazine has replicated the Black Issue with a special, collector Barbie supplement that pays tribute to Barbie through artistic photography and fashion.
It's similar to the larger Vogue Italia book entirely dedicated to beautiful models including Naomi Campbell, Lyia Kebede, Sessilee Lopez and Jourdan Dunn.
The Vogue Italia Black Issue was conceived by Franca Sozzani, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Italia, who decided to dedicate a full issue to black models that have reached successes in the influential areas of fashion and art. It was her vision to extend the edition this year to include images of Barbie.
Sozzani said: "Barbie has been an icon for whole generations which is why I really wanted to give a strong sign in step with the times, and dedicate the anniversary issue to Black Barbie"
The first black doll from Barbie was introduced in 1967 as Black Francie, and the first Black Barbie doll introduced in 1980.
And this autumn sees a newer model of black Barbie dolls called "So In Style", designed with a new facial sculpt that has fuller lips, a wider nose, more distinctive cheek bones and curlier hair.
"So In Style" Barbie dolls will be available in a limited edition of 2,000 sold exclusively in quality toy outlets in Italy or online here. As well as in the UK next year.
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The body's built in a groovy candy colour and as far as VV Brown's concerned a funky moped is better than a Landrover.
Make like VV and get yer freak on with a zipping little Vespa. Get it out on the road and ride, ride, ride along ribbons of tarmac.
Women and wheels are all the rage right now. So this is the season's must have accessory for cool kids and urban cats - ain't nobody gonna tell you where to go, no no.
The Vespa Rosa LX 50cc - the first pink Vespa available in the UK - is now available for £2,249 (excluding OTR), the 125cc for £2,899 (excluding OTR).
And there's a selection of ready-made accessories for sale too including windscreen, retro-style chrome kit, handy top box and a matching pink helmet.
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