Top Left:Miss Sixty ‘Jethro’ jeans £75, blue and white long sleeve top £25 and grey waistcoat £45 both French Connection. Top Right:Saint Tropez puff sleeve shirt in white, blue or black £26.95 each. Bottom Left:Saint Tropez v-neck button cardigan in red, purple, brown or black £19.95 each. Bottom Right:White Saint Tropez shirt as before £26.95 and French Connection grey trousers £75.

Pictures clockwise from Top Left; Black button front tunic-dress, £60, French Connection, Long sleeve blue and white t-shirt, £25, French Connection. Top right; Pure Cashmere tie-dye stole, £125, Crumpet. Bottom right; White shirt, £50, Linen Waistcoat, £45, both French Connection. Bottom Left; Three quarter length sleave pure Cashmere ‘Cruise’cardi, £193, Crumpet.

It’s that time again to introduce to you a customer who really worked that DIVA style and crown her with the title of ‘Diva of the Week’. This week’s Diva is bank manager and mother of two Debbie Puddicombe. Debbie has been a Diva customer since the shop opened and we often see her with six year old daughter Charlotte or more often with baby Ben. We often have a cuddle with gorgeous baby Ben and keep him amused whilst Debbie tries out some new pieces.It’s a tough job but someone has to do it!! Debbie says a romantic meal with her husband Anthony and no kids would be her ideal way to spend a Saturday night, and with a great taste in clothes (she is always making me jealous with her new purchases!) and fab figure it’s never hard to find something that looks great on her, so she will always be dressed for the occasion. Debbie says she likes Diva for its “great choice and great prices”, she loves her high end fashion and her favourite brand in the shop is French Connection.
Debbie let us dress her for her Diva of the week photo and since her favourite brand is French Connection we dressed her head to toe in it. To show off her great figure we put Debbie in a pair of fab new boot cut jeans £65, a white shirt £50 and grey waistcoat £45 (all French Connection). Debbie loved the outfit and said “being Diva of the week encouraged me to try this FC waistcoat. I loved it so much i’m now buying it!”. We think she looks great and would like to say thank you to her for being such a good sport and joining in.Thanks Debbie.

I can’t seem to stop talking about Odd Molly. There just seem to be endless stories and things to say about her which I want to share with my fellow sisters out there.
We have written various blogs about Odd Molly. We all have a special view on her and her beautiful unusual clothes. Well, this is a short piece about who she REALLY is.

It’s here. It’s Here. IT’S HERE!!!! The first new stock of the season has arrived on the shop floor, and I must say that it’s looking very yummy against our (newly painted!) walls.
 So what exactly have we got to tickle you sale-weary senses? Here’s a blow by blow account for you.

It’s that time again to reveal what we’ll all be wearing next season.  Last season was so full of different looks and trends to suit all shapes and sizes that we wondered how wearable the new looks would be….but we breathed a sigh of relief.  The fitted silhouette look is staying around girls, so keep hold of your pencil skirts and high waisted trousers.  Make sure your white shirt is still handy but keep an eye out for a cute puff sleeved Summer version to add to your collection.  Another huge trend for Autumn/Winter was the colour purple-again, don’t throw your violets and lilacs away-it’s here to stay.  Whether you want fitted and flattering smart chic or floaty and delicate pretty fabrics you will find it all in Spring/Summer key trends.  We’ve picked a handful to help you get ready for the new season.
PAINTED PRINTS
Prepare yourselves for t-shirts and dresses in bold artistic effect prints-splodges, sprays and brush strokes in every colour.  This even extends to floaty evening gowns as seen at Giorgio Armani and Dolce & Gabbana.  Keep hair and make-up understated to carry off this look and you can wear the more experimental pieces in metallics, organza and nets.
Coming soon to Diva: Diesel t-shirts, Firetrap prints.
SAFARI
Belted jackets, fitted and cinched in at the waist over crisp white or khaki shorts will be a huge look this Summer.  Get your fake tan out ladies, it won’t work with pale skin!  Chiffon and delicate fabrics will update this look-don’t go for anything too heavy as softness is key.  Versace teamed white and beige for a sharp look whilst at Donna Karen coffees and terracottas were big-whatever you go for, keep it neutral, clinch in the waist and show off those pins!
Coming soon to Diva: Firetrap tops and jumpsuit, Thomas Burberry skirts and jackets.
PALE DENIM
Denim for Spring/Summer will have a very different feel to it.  In comes very light blues, distressed, pale washes, rips and frays.  Look out for fitted, panelled denim dresses as seen at Chanel, and denim waistcoats and bootflares ala D & G.
Coming soon to Diva: Diesel denim dress and French Connection dungaree style dress.
FLORAL PRINTS
Floral will be massive this Spring/Summer-dresses, skirts and tops in pretty floaty fabrics with everything from delicate daisies to exotic hibiscus.  The look is incredibly feminine and dainty whereas Stella McCartney opts for strong, energetic and striking prints.
GLOBAL INSPIRATION
African prints, ethnic scarves, fringes, Japanese kimonos and Indian saris-more is more when it comes to globally inspired fashion this Spring/Summer.  Decorative looks have been collected from far and wide by designers-Jean Paul Gaultier has interpreted the sari in many different ways using amazing fabrics and colours for this season’s Hermes collection.
Coming soon to Diva: Miss Sixty metallic beaded dress, Great Plains Grecian tops and dresses, Nougat kaftans.
SPOTS, STARS AND STRIPES
You’ve probably already noticed the stripes appearing in the high street windows and are wondering whether to invest in it.  Go for it-stripes are a key trend along with spots and stars.  Polka dots and large spots on all sorts of pieces will be everywhere.  Look out for stripey rugby style dresses, spotty silk blouses, and star spangled scarves. 
Coming soon to Diva: French Connection striped t-shirts, Diesel stripey vests and strapless dresses, Ted Baker dotty blouses and to-die-for Anglomania supersized spot Sunday dress. 
BOUDOIR
When we heard about the new lingerie looks coming in, we were a bit confused here at Diva.  Were we talking about underwear or outerwear here?  Then the beautiful new silk pieces from Ted Baker began to arrive and all became clear.  We are going to be wearing silk dressing gown style dresses, lovely ruffled silk tops in cream and pastels and negligee tunics.  It’s a gorgeous floaty look, sexy and feminine as seen at Stella McCartney and Dior by John Galliano. 
Coming soon to Diva: Ted Baker cream silk dresses and ruffled blouses, French Connection silk pyjama style shirt dress.
We have a good sized section of new pieces already out for your perusal in Diva Torquay, so pop in and have a look.   See you soon Karen, Kaori, George, Mel and Sam. 
  

Surfing the net and all fashion sites… as you do… despite the inbox being full to the limit, the voicemail flashing red wanting to be listened to and the desk being full of paperwork needing action,  I came across this list of New Year fashion resolutions for 2008 on handbag.com which I quite enjoyed reading and felt the need to share with you.

No 1
Sale prices seriously affect your head. Do not let them damage your wallet. A pair of Patent Chloe bovver boots will not change your life. Especially if they are two sizes too small