Buchanan Galleries
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Buchanan Galleries shopping centre is in the middle of Glasgow city centre, and the heart of a city which loves to shop. We’re home to around 90 of the best retail names, including stores which aren’t found anywhere else in Glasgow – or even Scotland.
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Fashion must-haves
Chunky knitwear is essential for your winter wardrobe. Not only has the trend continued on from last Autumn/Winter but it’s also one of the most practical. This beautiful double-breasted cardigan by Fenn Wright Manson gives you the option of a smart look for work; paired with some trousers it’s an easy look to put together on the dark winter mornings to come. Academy double breasted cardigan (£125) and wide wool trousers (£109) by Fenn Wright Manson at John Lewis.
Every girl needs a functional bag for work and something a bit more glamorous than a laptop case. This Cholet bag by Knomo is not only sophisticated and stylish but also features a quilted laptop pouch with shockproof protection strip at the base, numerous compartments for all your daily essentials like keys, PDA, pens, mobile and iPod, and durable padded shoulder straps for added comfort. Cholet bag (£160) by Knomo at John Lewis.
Work wear doesn’t have to be boring. Although separates are a key trend for Autumn/Winter, sometimes it's just less hassle to wear a dress. This dress by Warehouse is elegant and on trend for this coming season. With the right accessories it will also effortlessly transform from office wear to a night out. (£65)
The new designer eyewear collection by BeYu at Vision Express marries fashion with functionality. It’s essential to get your eyes tested regularly particularly if you work on computer. However it’s just as important getting a pair of glasses that suit your face shape. Vision Express has got hard and fast rules for the type of frames that suit round, square, oval, long or heart shaped faces. So once you’ve decided on the style you can choose a colour to work with your entire wardrobe. £99 for frame and lenses (introductory offer while stocks last)
Elvi is the UK’s leading independent fashion retailer for size 16 and above (and they'll soon be introducing size 28). So they know what they are doing when it comes to shapes and proportions for more curvaceous women. This suit for Autumn/Winter is both flattering and comfortable to wear making it ideal for work or play.
Images, top to bottom: Fenn Wright Manson and Knomo at John Lewis; Warehouse; Elvi
August 2008
Availability and pricing correct at time of writing - but please check with the stores directly.