This Week We’re Travelling the World with ChouChou, Getting our Game Faces on with Arsenal Women’s FC and Winning Christmas Jumper Day with Greggs and Primark! ❄️🌎
Hey FROW Fam, can you believe it’s December already? 🥳 Have you seen the trailer for Harry and Megan’s documentary on Netflix? It looks intense. Tweet us and let us know your thoughts @frowmagazine! Speaking of your thoughts, how are we feeling about the World Cup? It’s getting serious now and we are backing our Three Lions all the way, go England! ⚽️🏆 This week we’ve got the lowdown on all things high-fashion; from Michael Kors to GUESS – as well as some can’t-miss skincare and the goss on the hottest new drama show coming to ITVX! So get comfy by your tree (if its up yet) and dig in!
Michael Kors and ellesse Hit the Slopes! ⛷
We’re hitting the slopes in style. The capsule collection offers up a luxe take on ski resort style; with all pieces emblazoned with a unique insignia, fusing the two brands logos together. The trailblazing drop sees a palette of iconic ellesse orange, red, navy and white applied to a mixture of classic silhouettes including the colour-block pullover, puffer vests, striped track pants, mittens and an assortment of high-impact accessories for comfort and ease, as well as all the glitz and glamour of Michael Kors, as you’re navigating the Black Diamond (or the bunny slope.)
ChouChou Intimates are Sending us Straight to The Seine! 🥖🤩
From Bondi Beach to the Eiffel Tower, let this lingerie set transport you to another world! Introducing the ‘Bettie Sets’, inspired by the tea rooms of old Paris, these sets have been crafted in subtle saccharine hues, with polka dot mesh and soft satin – tied up and topped off with a bow (or two). You can choose from two comfortable classics including a G-String and Bikini Brief to pair with the Bettie Bralette, available in sizes XS-2XS! Is it too close to Christmas to gift ourselves a little something..?
ESSEN and Friends with Frank Buckle Up This Holiday Season! 📷🌲
Buckle up, ESSEN The Label and Friends with Frank have launched a collection of belts, created from LWG-Gold certified leather and recycled metal hardware. The timeless classic and wardrobe staple has been designed with an understated but sophisticated silhouette to transition seamlessly from season to season; with three new styles available in OS (One size) – including a ‘Classic’ Croc Printed Black Leather and a Black and Tan ‘Essential’ belt (oh and don’t worry, all belts come with extra holes to avoid the DIY of punching them in yourself!). Less-is-more, so why not strap in and add a little subtle something to your outfits this season!
FatFace Up Their Gift Giving Game! 🎁
FatFace are making things personal with a brand new service! Their product customisation initiative will give customers the option to add something special to their purchases for an item they will love and cherish forever; with unique embossing available on leather Bags and Wallets, as well as embroidery options for quintessentially FatFace gifts; such as PJ’s, Graphic Tees, Polo Shirts and their popular Airlie Sweatshirt! This initiative has certainly taken gifting to the next level – keep up! 🛍
If the Shoe Fits… Buy It! 👞
Sebago’s new Penny Loafers have stepped onto the scene, and ladies, you don’t want to miss out! The new Classic Dan Loafers have been created from premium leather and hand-sewn with quality craftsmanship – available in a multitude of colourways including Garnet, Green Chive, Brown Ginger and Black – there’s a shoe to complement any outfit. Whether it be for the office Christmas Party, or the last-minute shopping run – do it in style!
Welcoming Winter with Oversized Open Arms! 🤗
Chen Peng and 24S have designed a capsule collection that evokes a dream-like winter wonderland (we aren’t kidding). The launch sees the unisex labels “one-size” outerwear exploring diverse shapes, with 23 oversized pieces that offer a comfy cocoon to take refuge in during the Winter. The drop features cloud-soft sweatshirts, cosy pants in pastel prints and inflated puffer jackets – as well as some unique outsized hands, embodying the inspiration behind this latest collection. Abstract art meets the power of love and design – now that’s a punchline we can’t ignore! ☁️
We’re Channelling Our Shady Side for the New Year… 🕶☀️
Well, Christmas is definitely here – the GUESS Eyewear Holiday Collection has landed and this feminine Cat Eye has stolen our hearts. All that glitters is blended into this new design, with a bold silhouette, bright colours and animal prints. The timeless and trendy shape has been produced and distributed by Marcolin, and celebrates contemporary style – with its thick frame, decorated temples and GUESS triangle logo filled with crystal pavé – *sigh*. The eyewear comes in shades Black, Havana, Red and Milky Taupe with gradient lenses; don’t say we never hook you up with some seriously stellar stuff!
The “Lush”ious Collab We Can’t Get Enough Of! 🫧
It’s official, we’re surrounding ourselves with self-care thanks to Lush and Lazy Oaf. The brands are joining forces to bring us a 17-piece collection spanning cosmetics, homeware and accessories. The Lazy Oaf signature checkerboard and happy/sad patterns adorn ‘scentsational’ products from the labs of Lush; including a Showder (that’s shower powder btw), a Body Spray and iconic Bubble Bars – among other products such as a Bath Sheet, Face Towels and a neon Carrier Bag. With this collection in our possession, we are ready to take a little extra time out for ourselves.
Greggs x Primark are Cooking up Another Delicious Collection! 💙🥐
It’s back! Greggs x Primark has officially hit the shelves once more, with 24-pieces adorned with the fan-favourite Greggs Sausage Roll! The collection has baked up a variety of goodies including a Christmas jumper, phone case, water bottle, cross-body bag and sees the return of the clog – fur lined to keep your feet warm as we step into the colder months. We’re getting peckish just thinking about it! P.S, if you have a Christmas jumper day lined up, this one is definitely set to steal the show!
The Beauty Collab Getting to the ‘Root’ of All Our Haircare Problems! 💆🏽♀️
Dutch beauty brands Keune Cosmetics and Stieglitz are coming together for the holiday season! Introducing their new limited edition Keune x Stieglitz box, containing a collection of cosmetics and accessories that aim to make us feel like the best version of ourselves! With Keune products produced with long-established scientific practices, and hair accessories inspired by Stieglitz’ playful AW22 Collection; these gift boxes are sure to take pride of place under anyone’s tree this year (and we’re kinda’ hoping one of them is ours!).
Game Faces On! ⚽️
IL MAKIAGE and Arsenal Women’s FC are commanding attention with their recent partnership! The brand has joined the club as the official beauty partner – championing a new dawn of fierce, bold and unapologetic women! The partners’ campaign “Focus on My Game Face” will see their reach expand globally, and will celebrate all the female talent and passion that goes into the game. We’re still riding the high from the women’s World Cup and it shouldn’t stop there, it’s still important to ensure we are empowering all women involved in the game!
Beauty & Vitality Get the Beauty Balance Just Right! 😍
Just because we look good on the outside, doesn’t necessarily mean we feel good on the inside – so something has to change. That’s why we’re turning our attention to Beauty & Vitality’s new Microbiome Skincare! Here’s the deal, we can now combine our skincare and our gut health. Beauty & Vitality provide a unique dual product including a probiotic infused moisturiser and multi-nutrient capsules that enable and encourage a more nourished and healthy complexion (inside and out). Beauty is certainly not just skin deep anymore!
Diamonds? No, Gold is a Girl’s Best Friend… 👑
We’re going for gold with Aldi’s new Caviar Skincare Range, and get this, it’s infused with pure gold. Nutrient-rich with replenishing properties; these luxury skincare dupes could save you nearly £2000 and help to stimulate your skin cells, prevent premature aging and treat any potential invisible sun damage; sounds like a good deal to us! These formulas are definitely worth their weight in gold.
We’re Making 2023 Self-Care Central! 🧖🏼♀️
If your New Year’s Resolution is better and brighter skin, then Shaloah Skincare has you covered; with eco-friendly skincare essentials that support your post-christmas detox! Whether you’re soaking up some seriously soothing bath and body oil, or you’re lathering up and drawing out toxins with their soap bars – Shaloah has an assortment of natural goodies to help you step into 2023 blemish-worry free!
‘Lemme’ Tell You, This is What Dreams Are Made Of! 😴💭
We’re dreaming of a well-rested Christmas, and Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s supplement brand “Lemme” has formulated gummies to aid us in drifting off into sweet dreams! We’re no stranger to a rough night’s sleep, but the “Lemme Sleep” Melatonin capsules; infused with Magnesium, L-Theanine, Chamomile, Lavender and Elderberry help promote more peaceful slumber patterns – Au revoir tossing and turning!
ITV’s New Streaming Channel Brings Drama to Our Doorstep this Christmas! 🫣📺
Whip out the popcorn, it’s TV time! Six episode drama show ‘Riches’, featuring actors Sarah Niles, Deborah Ayorinde, Hugh Quarshie, Brendan Coyles and many more, will be coming to ITVX – the new streaming channel launching December 8th – (UK). Riches follows the exploits of the rich and famous as they navigate death, the return of estranged family members, and an intense power struggle for the family’s hair and beauty empire, Flair & Glory. The first episode airs December 22nd – reminders on our phone are set.
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Glossary:
OS – One Size
BTW – By The Way
