In general, wedges are far easier to walk in than most other heels, but they do take a little getting used to because the higher the platform and angle the further you are from the ground. This may sound simplistic but it’s a good reminder to take your time when walking up or down stairs or taking curbs until you’re familiar with the shoes.

Of the classic wedge styles the cork heel is probably the most notable – followed by heels covered in twine and fabric, as well as heels made of rubber and plastic. Heels can range in thickness but the heel must run the entire length and width of the sole to be considered a proper wedge. As for straps, some wedges are slingbacks, others are slip ons and some have ties, straps or chords that wind multiple times around the ankle.

Whatever style or colour you choose, have confidence that the wedge is flattering to all. It is also stylish and versatile, and often far more comfortable and useful than most other heels. 

‘Designers at Debenhams’ launched in 1993 ,with the revolutionary idea to put designer names at high street prices, the creation of Belinda Earle and Spencer Hawken the brands include Jasper Conran, John Rocha, Betty Jackson Black, Butterfly by Matthew Williamson, H! by Henry Holland, Star By Julien Macdonald, Frost French, Erickson Beamon, Eric Van Peterson, Janet Reger, Pip Hackett, Melissa Odabash, Ted Baker, St George by Duffer, Jeff Banks and Ben De Lisi. In October 2010 Debenhams announced the launch of four new designer names to its fashion range; Jonathan Saunders, Preen, Jonathan Kelsey and Roksanda Ilincic, who will be working with the retailer on a fresh new concept called Edition. “Editions” features collections from a clutch of fresh, young designers who have already made their mark on the international catwalks and have now set their sights on something closer to home. Preen, Jonathan Saunders and accessories designer Jonathan Kelsey are bringing their signatures to the shop for summer, and will be joined next season by the fabulously elegant Roksanda Illincic.

For desirable every day casual wear and lovely evening and occasion wear, you can rely on Rocha.
With plenty of items for the home and furnishings too, it’s easy to add a little of the  style to your home as well as your wardrobe.

Born in Hong Kong and of Chinese and Portuguese descent, John Rocha moved to London in the 1970s to study fashion. The choice of Irish linen for his graduate collection inspired his move to Dublin in the 1980s where he has lived for the past 30 years, working closely with his wife and business partner Odette.

Creating a relaxed and contemporary collection through a mixture of beautiful textures, luxurious materials and exquisite embellishment, John Rocha offers an easy approach to designer styling with a unique and distinctive twist for the wardrobe or home.

From gorgeous formal wear to lovely casual pieces, the Betty Jackson.Black collection at Debenhams has clothes for all occasions.

Inspired by artists and painters, Betty Jackson creates excellent outfits with strong visual elements and our Betty Jackson.Black range features choices ideal for all circumstances.

Betty Jackson has become one of Britain’s most celebrated and best loved British designers. Lancashire born designer Betty demonstrated her unwavering creative vision from the very beginning of her design career. She studied at the Birmingham College of Fashion under Designer, Zandra Rhodes and started her own career as a fashion illustrator during her final year of college.

In 1973, Betty started her professional career working with Wendy Dagworthy and later went onto work for Quorum, before setting up her own design company Betty Jackson Ltd.

Form-fitting and breathable, women love hip-huggers, boot cut or straight leg jeans in blue, white, brown, red, and black, to name only a few of the colours and styles available today.

Skinny jeans look terrific with jumpers and long tube tops or t-shirts. Tuck a lightweight knitted sweater into a pair of low-cut hip-huggers, and you’ll have all the men following your trail and the women wishing they were you.

Don a pair of Soul Cal Deluxe Boyfriend jeans that cuff and loop near the knees and clothe yourself in a carefree attitude to match. Pair them with a tie-dyed look for a retro groove feeling for the beach or the board walk.

Go for extreme comfort in a lighthearted fashion statement with Candy Punk Sequin Ripped Jeans and dare someone call you conventional. Coordinate with a long-sleeved tee and a vest and strut your stuff.

Lead today’s jeans fashion trend and slip into that pair of high-waisted jeans that look like they were painted on you and simply ooze confidence and sex appeal.

Whatever your style, whatever your fashion preference, don’t forget to add those new pairs of jeans that are simply to die for.

When it comes to shopping for an evening dress, it is sure to please. Whether you are looking for the latest styles, or just a standard black dress, you will surely find something amazing from K and Co. From maxi dresses, to mini dresses, to special occasion dresses, and everyday dresses, the possibilities are endless. In the spring, women really like to spark interest in their wardrobe by adding a few new dresses. Evening dresses, this spring, tend to be flowy, mid-length, and a wide variety of colors and patterns. Bold colors are hot this year and evening dresses are showing up in every color of the rainbow.

Regardless of your style and body type, there is an evening dress from K and Co that will make you shine. If you have a particular style in mind, the search options for dresses are endless. You can choose the exact style you want, as well as color, so your shopping experience is almost effortless. The majority of the work done with this shopping experience will be trying on your beautiful dress once it arrives and confirming that you’ve made the right choice by shopping with K and Co.

Although Banksy is usually famed for his works in graffiti, he has many famous art pieces as well. Banksy’s work has an edge of dark humor, and usually critiques man’s faults, such as: greed, poverty, hypocrisy, boredom, despair, absurdity, and alienation. When asked what Banksy’s impression of the world was, he stated, ” Sometimes I feel so sick at the world, I can’t even finish my second piece of pie.” His messages are generally directed at anti-war, anti-capitalism, and anti-establishment, with the subjects often being rats, monkeys, policemen, soldiers, children, and the elderly.

There are so many Banksy prints that affect mankind in so many ways. In fact, the phrase “the Banksy effect” is becoming more known each and everyday. Even Christina Aguilera found herself under this spell. She purchased an original of Queen Victoria portrayed as a lesbian. Many however, still find his works to be quite controversial. Governments try everyday to have his graffiti arts removed. Only time will tell which pieces of art he has kindly shared with us will remain.

But these aren’t the only industries that thrive with the club culture. The fashion and clothing industry also has its finger on the pulse of the young party people. You hear kids, especially girls, talking about what they are planning to wear when going out, and clothes that they specifically buy for it, like going out tops, shoes, pants – with style, color and accessories that follow the latest trends. But men’s fashion is also swayed by the club scene. It used to be relatively easy for a man to go in a club, no matter what he was wearing, and there was more of a tradition of women dressing up. But nowadays men are in as much pressure to looking good as women are.

This industry has lead to a lot of pressure for people to wear the latest fashion when going out, and that doesn’t always come cheap. Fortunately, the online market can help solve this problem. You can buy men’s clothes and women’s dresses from Very.co.uk, for example, and it will be much cheaper than buying the same items in a brick and mortar shop. This will help you look better for less money, something that is sure to make people happy.

Here it is the second Rowntrees RANDOM video below, following the adventures of a ‘foamy gnome’, Random’s special pink sweet. As is the case with Random’s, most of the time you have no idea what is going on, which is half the appeal. Also, if anyone is following the Facebook group you may find this even more confusing than the video’s:  ‘Hi ice creams! I am a teapot flower feeling monkey bike! I like Randoms, they are very squidgy chess piece. Bye post boxes!’….um, ok?  
So the story starts with the Foamy Gnome who has left his flatmates, Jedward, behind and is off on a random adventure in his giant hot air balloon. Where will he go? What will he do? And will you get anything for free? Interested parties can follow the gnome on Facebook, Flickr and Twitter to find out! www.rowntrees-randoms.co.uk
In the second video The Foamy Gnome continues his random adventure. Included is a massive people washing machine. See how much Jedward are missing him. Follow the Foamy Gnome’s antics on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr! www.rowntrees-randoms.co.uk
Want to get involved? Want to know where Random’s little foamy friend roams? Visit the site, or the Facebook group. But we need your seahorse help keeping track of him! If you spot him take a picture and upload it onto our Facebook Fanpage for a chance to be added onto our Foamy Gnome Adventure map!

Damart are a leading brand in the UK, France, Belgium and Switzerland that provides a wide range of good quality household and thermal clothing items at affordable prices, making it a good choice for the everyday consumer.  

Damart sell a wide range of products under the categories of household, men’s clothing, women’s clothing, underwear, thermal clothing and footwear and as well as their own Damart brand, they stock a variety of other well known brands such as Christy, Sloggi, Hush Puppies, Clarks and Silent Night to name a few. 

Damart are so confident in the quality of their goods that they offer a no quibble, no time limit lifetime guarantee on all of their products so you can shop with confidence. They offer an extensive range of sizes and are committed to providing their customers with the best customer service available. 

A personal account plan is available if customers wish to spread their payments over a period of time or you can pay in full by credit or debit card. Deliveries are made within 7 working days and items can be returned if you are not happy with them. 

Since 2003, Damart have formed a partnership with the Breast Cancer Campaign and have raised nearly £98,000 from sales of pink thermal vests, bed socks, shorts and glitter over the knee socks. 

The pretty pastel pink lace thermal vests are still available to purchase on the Damart website and come in sizes ranging from XS to XL and cost £14.00. £3.40 from each vest sold goes to the Breast Cancer Campaign. 

Damart chose the Breast Cancer Campaign as their target market is the 50 plus and this is the age bracket most commonly linked with Breast Cancer. They feel that being involved in this campaign has given everyone involved

It is important that you shop for your body type. Tops and dresses with flare can add curves to the body where there might not be any. At the same time, if you are looking to minimize the body, layers can be forgiving in hiding problem areas. The use of accessories can work wonders. They can draw attention away from body parts you may not be so fond of and attract attention to the areas you are proud of. Belts can draw attention to the lower half while beaded necklaces draw attention to the upper portion.

When it comes to fashion, shop for pieces that are classic and can be paired with a variety of other pieces. This involves investing in good pieces that can be used time and time again. This ensures you will always look your best and fashionable at the same time.

In these ever changing times, Pretty Polly is like, well, like a comfortable old pair of tights!  It’s a brand your mother used and has been around forever (well, since 1919 anyway) and to me at least, has always been synonymous with plain, no nonsense hosiery.  You find Pretty Polly everywhere, from supermarkets to your local village shop, you can rely on them for all your every day hosiery needs, although they might not be your first choice for rather more exciting leg apparel.  That was my opinion up until recently – how wrong I was!

Their new House of Holland range, by the young designer Henry Holland, are cutting edge and really exciting.  They are suitable for all ages and show real imagination, not something always associated with hosiery, which can sometimes be seen as fashion’s poor relation.  The Contrast Houses and Mock Sock tights are fashionable and fun and can really make an outfit.

It has to be said that although Pretty Polly is at the forefront of hosiery design it does also manage to provide good looking support tights, suitable for all ages and they even have a range treated with silver which helps to reduce foot odour, so they manage to tick all the boxes for both style and practicality.  Pretty Polly is a prime example of a brand which has managed to make it’s product range broad enough to appeal to women of all ages, in all walks of life, ranging from teenage fashionistas to elderly ladies who’ve been fans of the label all their lives.  All it’s products are accessable and affordable and clearly a lot of thought has been put into ensuring that there is a pair of Pretty Polly tights that will appeal to everyone.