Spring forward into East Street - Newbury

Click here for more information

Spring/Summer 2013 Trends

Following on from the gothic themes, berry colour palate and dark tones, Spring/Summer 2013 brings fashion back to life with a huge array of colour, playful themes and brighter colours.

As with all trends, it’s best to pick the ones that suit you and your style. The 60s will dominate quite heavily this spring/summer. A continuation with metalics and stripes and a gorgeous introduction of pastels. Pleased to see that over sized items are in the shops too.

Where to buy? An introduction to East Street, Parkway Newbury

We all know Parkway Newbury is there, we've all been, but have you actually stopped to look down the side streets? Since October 2011 Parkway Newbury has transformed a traditional market town to sophisticated shopping destination without losing any of its charm.

Parkway Newbury is now home to over 50 shops, cafes and restaurants. There is also a great 550 space car park for shopper convenience. East Street is packed with 4 clothing, 1 shoe, 1 chocolate, 1 art gallery and 2 jewellery stores.  Yes, all down one side of the outside shopping mall!

From the main Northbrook Street entry you have Jigsaw and Mint Velvet headlining the entrance which then leads you into East Street where you will find Ecco Shoes, Hotel Chocolat, Costa, Torr, Argento, Fraser Hart and Joules.

Let’s dive in and take a look at each of the shops in turn.  From the top as you enter East Street:

Quintessentially British, affordable, fashionable clothes in stylish surroundings. No two Jigsaw stores are the same.

Bang on trend: Monochrome - Romantic Floral Shift Dress - £149

When to wear?  A fantastic dress that would be perfect for the office, the races or an evening.

Mint Velvet offers luxury women's clothing combining modern silhouettes with luxurious fabrications to create a relaxed and sensual style of women's fashion.

Bang on trend: Pastels - Irish Cropped Jeans - £59

How to wear? Turn up, wear with fitted or oversized top, pewter ballet pumps.

Whitewall Galleries brings the finest artwork from around the world to a discerning audience of art lovers. Placing the emphasis on individuality and quality, Whitewall reflects the exhilarating character and infinite variety of the contemporary art scene.

Featured Item: Room For You by Doug Hyde - £325

Where to hang?  Anywhere, it would look cute in a children’s bedroom, hallway or kitchen – really bright and just makes you smile too!

ECCO is a Danish company, started over forty years ago. The founder Karl Toosbuy brought an entirely fresh approach to every aspect of making shoes, developing the most advanced computer shoe design systems and manufacturing technologies in the world.

Featured Item: ECCO women’s wedge strap sandals – Helen - £110

How to wear? Turned up jeans (black, navy or white) turned up to show off the ankle strap detail. Also good with a stripy day dress.

Hotel Chocolat is a British chocolatier that encompasses a new type of chocolate company, connecting luxury chocolate making and retailing with cocoa growing – it is one of the world’s few chocolate makers to actually grow cocoa.

Featured Item: Easter Eggs - From renowned Extra Thick Eggs and simply gigantic Ostrich Eggs, to handy little gifts and treats perfect for egg hunts.

When to eat?  EVERY DAY over Easter

With over 1,200 coffee shops across the UK and more than 860 internationally, Costa is a global success story with a growing network of retail sites. In addition to our Costa-owned shops, we also operate both corporate and individual franchises.

Featured Item: Costa Coffee Club The Costa Coffee Club – FREE.  Register online to receive latest promotional information.

When to drink?  Every time you’re shopping in East Street and need to take a break.

The boutique you wish Newbury had always had. A beautiful store that has everything from day wear to evening and accessories for all.

Bang on trend: Metalics - Liebeskind Vintage Belt in Brown £64.50

How to wear? Jazz up a day outfit by wearing with jeans and a white Tshirt with grey long cardigan or make it a statement in the evening with all black – jeans and shirt
My star buy - this is amazing and would be worn at least 3 times per week!

Amazing jewellery store stocking over 30 well-known brands.  They travel the world to seek out the best quality, most diverse pieces. Their hands-on buying practices mean that they always bring you quality jewellery while never compromising on our unbeatable prices.

Featured Item:Thomas Sabo Studded Link Bracelet - £298
How to wear? A great bracelet for every day wear.  Team with other bracelets for a more statement look day or night

Fraser Hart is one of the UK’s leading multiple retail jewellers with a vision to at the heart of every celebration. Fraser Hart stores offer a wide range of gold and silver, diamond and other precious stone jewellery in addition to prestige and premium branded watches.

Featured Item: 9ct white gold 0.50 carat diamond tennis bracelet - £895

When to wear?  Every day, something as classic as this should be shown at all times.  Looks great if worn with a collection of pearl bracelets.

Have you been to East Street?  Which is your favourite store?  Hope to see you on the 21st March either morning or afternoon - I'll be there to help with any styling questions that you may have.

Fiona

xoxo

This is a sponsored post