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Feva's Holiday Wear Style Event - Thurs10th May

sophiechamings — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:37:00 GMT

Thursday 10th May...
Guests enjoyed our lovely holiday wear collections picking up lots of new ideas to refresh their summer look with local stylist, Kate Parker. Kate provided a short style demonstration with Feva customers as models, exploring summer’s perfect capsule wardrobe.

We hold these fun and themed style events on a Wednesday or Thursday evening every six weeks. For an invite to our next event, contact us on 01242 222998. They're lots of fun!

Wir sammeln mit! Für mehr Umweltschutz und soziale Projekte.

tdiepenbruck — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:07:00 GMT

Leere Tonerkartuschen oder Druckerpatronen gehören nicht in den Müll und dank der bundesweiten „SAMMEL MIT!“-Aktion kann man damit sogar Geld zugunsten sozialer Projekte und Einrichtungen verdienen.

Bei Palmer Hargreaves gibt es dafür eine Sammelbox, in der alle leeren Patronen und Kartuschen landen. Diese werden angekauft, umweltverträglich recycelt und der Erlös geht an eine gemeinnützige Einrichtung.

Neben dem aktiven Umweltschutz freut sich so ein Kindergarten riesig über unser „Leergut“: Durch den Erlös der ersten Boxenleerung konnte der KiTa-Förderverein über 20 Himbeer-, Brombeer- und Johannisbeerenpflanzen anschaffen: Wir wünschen schon jetzt eine gute Ernte!

Kleiner Tipp: Wir freuen uns natürlich auch über jede private Kartuschen- oder Patronenspende, die unseren sozialen Beitrag aufstockt. Vielen Dank!

Weitere Informationen zur Sammelaktion finden Sie unter www.sammel-mit.de

What do you think about Feva? - survey findings

sophiechamings — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:02:00 GMT

In March 2012, we launched an online survey to find out what you think about Feva (as well as what your biggest fashion dilemmas are, for these findings, click here).

For every survey completed, we donated £1 to The Acorn's Children's Hospice Trust. Some 190 of you completed the survey and findings were informative!

Overall, Feva was highly commended in all areas with almost 100% of you rating our product, shop and customer service as ‘excellent’ or ‘good’. Thank-you! Alongside this, some valuable areas for improvement were recognised. We have outlined these areas below including the changes we are making as a result.

Jan Clift, Feva owner, comments: “We’ve had a great response to our survey and findings have been incredibly insightful showing us that we are doing well and also indicating where we can make improvements to what we offer. We are taking everything on board and making some changes including the introduction of some exciting new services to mark Feva’s 10th anniversary this year."

Feva's Fashion items
Looking at specifics, you said that Feva’s fashion items are 'individual’ ‘stylish’, ‘quality’ and ‘value for money’, but you also claimed wanting more sizes, a lower price point, more accessories and more choice in casual styles.

What are we doing about it?
Although it is too late to make any substantial changes this season, next season (Autumn Winter 2012/2013) we will be increasing our size ranges (both smaller and larger) and accessories as well as broadening casual styles including ‘Feva basics’ possibly with the introduction of our own label. It is worth noting that we do already stock a diverse range of casual styles (brands include: Charli, Jami, Mado, Didier Parakian). However, as these were integrated with more dressy Feva styles, you may not have noticed them in-store. As a result of your visual merchandising suggestions below, we have now grouped Feva's casual wear together in one place on our second floor. Please come and browse and we would love your feedback.

Reference the price point of Feva items. Everything we retail is of the highest quality (fabrics, embellishments and tailoring) and created at a bespoke level. Very few of our items are mass produced. There is alot of hand craftmanship involved and many pieces have their own individual and inspiring story. This is reflected in the price point of our garments. However, we are taking on board your feedback and reviewing our pricing procedure ensuring it is as competitive as it can possibly be. We are also working on improving the product knowledge of staff so that they can share item and brand details and stories with you. Some of them are very interesting!

Feva's shop and displays
You also commended Feva's window displays and in-store merchandising, but suggested it might be easier to browse collections if they were grouped together according to style rather than brand; and if displays were simpler and ‘less busy’. The weakest area of the Feva shop was the changing rooms with many of you requesting larger cubicles with more mirrors so that you did not have to step into the store to see yourself from all angles. Over a quarter of you do not know that we have 3 showrooms and an upstairs floor and 50% of you do not know that we are open 11.30am-4.30pm every Sunday.

What are we doing about it?
We have already simplified in-store displays and merchandising according to style and not just brand to make it easier for you to browse and find what you want. This has made our casual wear collections easier to access and also made it clear that we stock an excellent range of styles. We have also de-cluttered displays and showcased more outfits on dummies.
We are exploring changing room infrastructure, looking at increasing their size and introducing more mirrors inside so that you do not have to step into the shop to see yourself from all angles.
We are also increasing in-store and window signage so that you are aware about showrooms, styles, opening hours and more.

Feva's customer service
Customer service ratings were exceptional, showing us that we do not have the intimidating vibe people can experience from independent boutiques, with almost 100% of you strongly agreeing that the Feva team are 'welcoming', 'friendly' and 'helpful' with 'excellent product knowledge'. A couple of you mentioned however that you had recieved a 'cold' welcome on rare occasions.

What are we doing about it?
We have already conducted customer service training for staff to polish skills and ensure that every member of the Feva team is aware that even if they are having a bad day, they MUST be warm, friendly and welcoming to every single customer.

Personal Styling at Feva
Significantly, over 84% are interested in personal styling sessions at Feva.

What are we doing about it?
We will be working closely with The Michelle Blake Personal Style Consultancy (stylists for L’Oreal) to provide comprehensive style training for all Feva staff and develop bespoke personal styling packages for customers. Watch this space!

Late night shopping at Feva
More than two thirds of you are interested in late night shoping at Feva.

What are we going to do about it?
We are currently exploring the feasibility of offering one late night opening each week.

Buying Feva online
Some 25% (1 in 4) of you currently shop for clothes and accessories online.

What are we doing about it?
As a result of this fgiure, we are currently exploring selling Feva online from our new website which will be launched no later than Christmas this year.

Feva's communications
When asked about the frequency and mode of communications from Feva, it is evident that you want to be communicated via email (as opposed to post and sms), no more than once/monthly.

What are we doing about it?
We have already ensured that our 6-monthly communications plan reflects what you want and we will shortly be messaging all customers with an sms opt-in/out option to ensure we continue sending sms messages only to those of you who want them.

The research – conducted to find out what you think about Feva as well as what your biggest fashion dilemmas are - is just one of the exciting projects we are running this year to mark Feva's 10th anniversary.

To see findings for the 'What are your biggest Fashion Dilemmas' part of the survey, click here.

Some 190 people completed the survey. Respondents were Feva customers - women from the Cotswolds, typically aged 30-55 years. For every survey completed, Feva donated £1 to The Acorn Children’s Hospice Trust.For further information, please contact info@fevadesigns.com or telephone 01242 222998.

What are your biggest fashion dilemmas? - survey findings

sophiechamings — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:16:00 GMT

In March 2012, we asked you 'what are your biggest fashion dilemmas?' in an online survey launched to find out about your fashion concerns and what you think about Feva (to find out what people said about Feva, click here).

For every survey completed, we donated £1 to The Acorn's Children's Hospice Trust. 190 of you completed the survey and findings were extremely interesting.

As a result of the survey, we are working closely with The Michelle Blake Style Consultancy (stylists for L'Oreal) to provide comprehensive staff style training and develop bespoke personal styling packages for our customers.

Some 84% of you felt that you would benefit from professional fashion advice, with your most pressing concerns (over two thirds of you agreeing that these are amongst your biggest fashion dilemmas), being:

Dressing suitably for my age but still looking good
Looking casual but still stylish

Other pressing concerns, with over a third of you agreeing with each statement are:

Standing out from the crowd/being individual
Making my self look slimmer
Finding my perfect pair of jeans
Knowing what cuts and styles suit my shape

Findings also suggest that it's not all about looking good in what you wear but just as important is finding something ‘comfortable’, ‘versatile’ and ‘easy to wear’ with over 60% of respondents loving your favourite piece for at least one of these reasons.

When asked ‘what is your favourite fashion piece in your wardrobe?’, the most popular items were dresses, coats and jackets with 55% of you referring to one of these items as your current ‘can’t live-without’ piece of clothing.

Jan Clift, Feva owner, comments:

“We’ve had a great response to our survey and findings have been incredibly insightful; thank-you to everyone who took the time to complete it. It looks like there may be many women in the Cotswolds feeling they would benefit from professional style advice, and knowing what fashion dilemmas they are struggling with will help us tailor Feva's personal styling packages accordingly. We want to be able to provide real and individual fashion solutions for our customers to support them to dress for their body shape, colouring, lifestyle and character. Helping some-one to feel good about what they look like is a huge part of what we do at Feva as it makes a real difference to confidence and self esteem.”

The research – conducted to inform our bespoke personal styling packages as part of a larger customer satisfaction survey - is just one of the exciting projects we are running this year to mark Feva's 10^th anniversary. For further information about our personal styling services or the survey itself, contact Feva on 01242 222998 or info@fevadesigns.com

Survey respondents were Feva customers - women from the Cotswolds, typically aged 30-55 years. For every survey completed, Feva donated £1 to The Acorn Children’s Hospice Trust. £190 was raised altogether.

For findings from our 'what do you think about Feva' research click here.

Weiterer Neuzugang im April

tdiepenbruck — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:48:00 GMT

Hier die 5 Fakten von Cathrin Ludwig, die ab sofort als Junior Account Manager die Beratung unterstützt:
1. Fünf Minuten Sonne reichen für einen ganzen Tag gute Laune.
2. Wahlweise schafft gute Musik das Gleiche.
3. Ohne Karneval = ohne mich.
4. Ideen sind zum Umsetzen da.
5. Und die besten Einfälle kommen, wenn man schon nicht mehr damit rechnet.

Feva's May Promotion - 25% off Penny Black

sophiechamings — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:01:00 GMT

Part of the well-known Max Mara Fashion Group, Penny Black creates modern styles that never date and are perfect for mixing and matching with other fashion.

Founded in 1978, the brand is one of today's most popular women fashion brands in Italy. The styles are designed by young designers globally which keeps them modern, new and fresh.

Feva's May Promotion - 25% off all spring summer styles including lots more shirts, skirts, dresses, jackets and trousers. Pop in-store to see entire collection. Here's a preview to get you started ...

Left to right: Beige knit tunic dress with drop waist band (£127 reduced from £169); Cream shift dress (£131 reduced from £175); Beige sleeveless knit tunic dress with skirt band (£127 reduced from £169); Biscuit lace shift dress (£109 reduced from £145)...

Cream summer mac jacket (right hand model) (£194 reduced from £259)...

Sheer white tunic shirt (with singlet top underneath) (£109 reduced from £145); Beige chino style trousers with crease (£101 reduced from £135)...

Feva's May Promotion - you can also enjoy 25% off Isabel de Pedro's Spring Summer collection in-store. Click here to preview.

Jason smashes the London Marathon!

Administrator — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:54:00 GMT

Our Senior Designer Jason Healey took part in the 2012 London Marathon on Sunday 25th April, and managed to beat his fundraising target by raising over £600 for Penny Brohn Cancer Care. Despite a few knee niggles, he completed the 26 miles in an impressive time of 4hrs 56mins 22secs.

To quote Jason himself: "There are not enough words to explain how amazing it was to take part in this years 2012 Virgin London Marathon. The support and encouragement around the whole 26.2mile course was phenomenal and non-stop, picking me up in my mile of despair when I thought my race was over. If there is one race you need to run, walk or jog in your lifetime its defiantly the London Marathon. Thanks again goes out to all those who supported and sponsored me!"

Well done Jason, we are all really proud of you.

Smarter Untermieter: Palmer Hargreaves bietet App-Spezialisten Widgetlabs Büroraum

tdiepenbruck — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:06:00 GMT

Dass Palmer Hargreaves seit Januar das Unternehmen Widgetlabs in seinen Räumlichkeiten aufgenommen hat, hat auch strategische Gründe. Denn Spezialisten-WGs bieten seit jeher reichlich Synergiepotenzial.

Die Idee zu "Widgetlabs" entstand zu einer Zeit, als noch niemand an Apps dachte. Und auch dass iPhone war noch nicht geboren. Aber einige wenige Spezialisten wussten damals bereits, dass schon bald Apps und modernste mobile Endgeräte die Welt revolutionieren würden. Einer dieser Visionäre war der Web-Pionier und Pironet-Gründer Mehrdad Piroozram. Er formte 2007 in Köln Widgetlabs als reine App-Agentur – die erste ihrer Art in Europa.

Heute sichert ein erfahrenes Team aus erstklassigen Profis und ein Netzwerk aus spezialisierten Tochterunternehmen die einzigartige Marktposition. Und es wundert kaum, dass zahlreiche Marken aus den unterschiedlichsten Branchen gerne das wertvolle Know-how von Widgetlabs in Anspruch nehmen. Dazu gehören u.a. Bild, Vodafone und die AachenMünchner Versicherung.

Natürlich ist man nun auf beiden Seiten gespannt, wie sich gemeinsame Projekte gestalten könnten. Ideen und Austausch über den Tellerrand gibt es bereits genug. Wir werden weiter berichten…

Unser Neuzugang im April

tdiepenbruck — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:55:00 GMT

Hier die 5 Fakten von Nina Westhoff, die ab sofort als Account Executive die Beratung unterstützt:
1. Ist in der Agentur zwar die Kleinste, aber durch ihren Boxsport nicht die Schwächste.
2. Bei sommerlichen Temperaturen auch gerne mit Kölsch und Flammkuchen im Biergarten zu finden.
3. Bekommt im Moment nicht genug von skandinavischen Krimis.
4. Mag keine Schokolade.
5. Lädt manchmal Freunde zum „Super Nintendo Abend“ ein.

'Feva by George Davies' dress in-store soon

sophiechamings — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:18:00 GMT

This beautiful summer shift dress - designed by George Davies himself, fashion entrepreneur and designer for Next, Per Una and George at Asda - will be on our rails in two weeks!

The first design with our own label 'Feva by George Davies', the dress is retailing at £79 in sizes UK 8-16.

Stock levels are limited and you won't find the style anywhere else in the UK. So, if you love it, we recommend pre-ordering by calling Feva on 01242 222998.

The exciting project stemmed from our New Season fashion event on 29th February where George Davies gave an informal presentation and showcased the exquisite design. The style was incredibly popular with customers and so Jan Clift, Feva’s owner, approached George to retail the style in-store.

George Davies says:

“Feva optimises qualities that you can only achieve in a boutique environment - with a great product, individuality and amazing service. Great retailing is about giving your customers not only satisfaction but about giving them a thrill whenever they wear their fashion purchase. Feva is getting it right and I’m delighted to be working with them.”

Jan Clift, owner, Feva, csays:

“We’re thrilled to be working with such a talent in the fashion industry. Our customers adored the exquisite dress George showcased at our new season event and with this year being Feva’s 10th birthday, it is the perfect time to do something new and different with the introduction of our own Feva label.”

About George Davies, FYI ...
• George Davies is a fashion designer and retailer, born in Liverpool in 1941.
• Dubbed as a "serial brand creator" and "the leading fashion visionary", he was awarded the Drapers Record Life Time Achievement award in 2003 and the prestigious "Designer of the Decade" by Prima in 2004.
• It has recently been estimated by the Financial Times that Davies has been responsible for the sale of over £54 billion worth of clothing since his time at Next.
• Davies was the creator of Next in the 1980s, before moving on to start the fashion label 'George at Asda' in the 1990s.
• Leaving Asda in 2000 following their acquisition by Walmart, he launched the Per Una fashion collection at Marks & Spencer.
• Davies launched FG4 Kids in February 2011 followed by FG4 Women July 2011 in Saudi Arabia, currently FG4 is trading in 53 stores in Saudi Arabia, and expanding into other countries including; Egypt, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Georgia

FORD COLLISION SHOOT: BEHIND THE SCENES

Administrator — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:18:00 GMT

Here are some behind the scenes photos from a recent shoot for a Ford promotional video. This is for the Ford Accident Management programme and will form part of a consumer campaign.

Below are some shots that were taken at the Ford call centre, a Ford workshop and on location in Birmingham. Keep your eyes peeled for the final film - including blink-and-you’ll miss it cameo from Art Director Henry who makes an appearance delivering a car.

Mit unseren Kunden auf der (Cannes-)Rolle

tdiepenbruck — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:51:00 GMT

An diesem Abend stimmte einfach alles: Die geladenen Gäste kamen bei roten Begrüßungs-Cocktails und leckeren Cannes-Röllchen mit Lachs auf dem roten Teppich schnell in Stimmung. Und in angenehm lockerer Atmosphäre und ganz nach alter Cannes-Tradition zeigten sich unsere Kundenstars bald darauf beim kleinen Erinnerungs-Foto-Shooting vor roter PH-Logo-Wand von ihrer besten Seite.

Gegen 19.30 Uhr stand das Kino-Highlight auf dem Programm: Gut versorgt mit frischem Popcorn und kühlen Getränken ging es in den eigens dafür angemieteten Kinosaal. Doch bevor die Silber- und Goldgewinner sowie der Grand Prix der Cannes-Rolle 2011 für viel Unterhaltung, kleine Schocker und jede Menge Faszination sorgten, begrüßte unser Geschäftsführer Jörn Langensiepen die Gäste. Und dann hieß es „Film ab!“.

Nach etwas mehr als einer Stunde Werbefilmgenuss traf die Gesellschaft im kinoeigenen Restaurant ein. Dort gab’s beim anschließenden Abendessen viele interessante und zwanglose Gespräche, für die es im täglichen Business nur selten Gelegenheit gibt.

Übrigens: Besonderer Dank gilt an dieser Stelle allen Kunden, die unserer Einladung nach Köln ins Cinenova gefolgt sind. Und wer es in diesem Jahr zeitlich nicht einrichten konnte, wird hoffentlich beim nächsten Mal dabei sein. Denn der 2. Cannes-Rolle-Kinoabend mit Palmer Hargreaves ist bereits in Planung. Wir dürfen gespannt sein!

Champers on a Monday?

Administrator — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:41:00 GMT

There's reason for celebration today, as promotion is in the air at PH. Julie Grange, from our Client Services team, has been promoted to Senior Account Manager. Julie’s hard work and dedication, especially on the Mercedes-Benz account, has impressed all those who work with her, so well done Jules!

Pictured is Jules celebrating with her team.

NEW IN - evening & prom dresses from Forever Unique

sophiechamings — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:58:00 GMT

NEW IN TODAY - Gorgeous dresses in pastel shades and soft luxury fabrics, perfect for summer cocktail parties, proms and evening celebrations.

Forever Unique 100% leather Blossom prom dress (ivory and turquoise) £399...

Forever Unique Dionne evening maxi dress (nude) £355...

Forever Unique Judy evening maxi dress (black) £285; Dina evening maxi-dress (nude) £695...

Forever Unique Michelle prom dress (coral) £195; Heni red races dress (strawberry) £195...

Forever Unique full Marni prom dress (lemon) £335; Brook prom dress (ivory) £280...

Forever Unique Magda print evening maxi dresses £355; Tyra evening maxi dress (turquoise) £355...

Forever Unique Ashley maxi dress (blue) £195; Noreen maxi dress (fuchsia and purple) £299...

Forever Unique Cherie summer evening maxi dress (nude) £335; Vintage prom dress (nude) £170...

And, the following styles arrived in-store a few weeks ago:

Forever Unique Evie prom dress (coral) £255; Gracie prom dress (champagne) £280...

Forever Unique Lucinda sequin prom dress (blue) £280; Sara prom dress (coral) £255...

Forever Unique Allegra evening gown (white) £550; Dahlia prom dress (ivory) £280...

Forever Unique Maggie evening dress (black) £300; Peri prom dress (nude) £330...

Forever Unique Chandry dress (nude and white) £255...

Forever Unique Tamara bodycon dress (nude) £225; Karina party dress (ivory) £220...

Feva's New Season Style Event-29th February 2012

sophiechamings — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:27:00 GMT

Offcially marking Feva's new season, this event was definitely one to remember.

Looking gorgeous and on-trend, over 100 customers enjoyed the evening, drinking champagne and soaking up the buzzing vibe.

Celebrity guest, George Davies – fashion entrepreneur and designer for Next, Per Una and George at Asda – inspired us all with his refreshingly honest industry stories and current season mood boards which he used to show spring's hottest catwalk looks. Guests also enjoyed new season fashion tips from stylist, Michelle Blake and Francesco Hair Group.

If you'd like a copy of any photographs or an invite to our next event, simply email sophie@fevadesigns.com or call Feva on 01242 222998 with details.

20% OFF evening, prom & cocktail wear at Feva

sophiechamings — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:15:00 GMT

For two weeks only, we are offering 20% off all cocktail, evening & prom wear at Feva, including new season styles. The promotion starts today and finishes at 5.30pm on Thursday 12th April. So, get shopping!

With eleven evening wear brands in-store, there's a dress to suit every shape, style and colouring in sizes UK 6 to 16. Below is a small selection of what we have, ranging from bright colours and bold styles initially to more subtle and elegant designs as you scroll down. Visit us in-store for more. And, remember to take 20% off all marked prices below...

Faviana one shoulder satin full length dress (purple and pink) £285...

Faviana one shoulder corseted full length dress (yellow and blue) £349...

Faviana cross over back full length dresses (pastel tones) £355...

Precious Formals full length sequin dress (aqua green) £320...

Precious Formals one shoulder full length sequin dress (petrol blue) £420...

Precious Formals one shoulder full length leaf design dress (green) £349 ...

Precious Formals strapless full length ruffle skirt dress (olive green) £310; strapless full length diamonte front dress (blue) £295...

Precious Formals full length ruched tie back dress (purple) £310...

Precious Formals asymmetric full length diamonte backless dress (blue) £349...

Precious Formals full length strapless exotic flower lining dress (green) £369...

Precious Formals cross over back full length dress (yellow) £299...

Precious Formals full length leaf embellished dress (blue) £349; one shoulder ful llength floaty dress (royal blue) £349...

Scala one shoulder sequin short bodycon dress (green, yellow, turquoise) £199...

Scala strapless sequin short bodycon dress (pewter) £260; one shoulder bias cut knee length sequin dress (red) £260...

Scala full length sweetheart sequin dress (cerise pink and gold) £435; one shoulder side split sequin dress (teal, silver and red) £465...

Scala capped sleeve sequin short bodycon dress (gold, pewter and black); 3/4 sleeve sequin short bodycon dress £290...

LM Collection one shoulder waterfall side full length dress (green) £320...

LM Collection strapless waterfall front full length dress (silver) £295; one shoulder ivory ruffle full length dress (black) £265...

LM Collection one shoulder gathered side ful llength dress (coral and turquoise) £265...

Forever Unique Evie prom dress (coral) £255; Gracie prom dress (champagne) £280...

Forever Unique Sara prom dress (coral); Lucinda sequin prom dress (turquoise) £280...

Forever Unique Maggie full length evening dress (black) £300; Peri prom dress (nude) £330...

Forever Unique Chandry dress (nude and white) £255...

Forever Unique Elise maxi dresses (coral and white) £225...

Forever Unique Allegra evening gown (black and white) £550; Dahlia prom dress (ivory) £280...

Forever Unique Tamara bodycon dress (nude) £225; Karina party dress (ivory) £220...

Bernshaw Lulu V-neck full length dress (emerald green) £385...

Bernshaw Stella V-neck full length dress (nude pink) £379...

Bernshaw Lyla boned dress (black and white) £335 and bolero £120...

Bernshaw Maya sleeveless dress (nude pink) £299 and bolero £115...

Bernshaw Niomi double cross over sleeveless dress (warm beige) £275; Mave cross over dress (lavender) £335...

Bernshaw Gypsy print dress (black and white) £299...

Bernshaw Earl flower detail dress (navy blue) £320...

Bernshaw Bardot 3/4 sleeved dress (slate grey) £330...

Gorgeous 'summer' tunics at Feva

sophiechamings — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:31:00 GMT

Tunic dresses are our favourite fashion piece for spring and summer. They look great on all shapes, sizes and ages; can be worn with stilettos for evening glamour, pumps for casual day, court shoes for work or sandals for special occasions; they can also be dressed up or down with leggings, jeans, trousers, tights or bare legs. So many choices! Here are just a few of Feva's gorgeous tunic dresses, visit us in-store for more.

Feva - Save the Queen tunic dress £245 ...

Feva- Roberto Naldi-tunic dresses £220 ...

Feva- Roberto Naldi-tunic dress £230 ...

Feva-Kali Orea-tunic dress with tie shoulder £175 ...

Feva-Kali Orea-tunic dress £220 ...

Feva-Isabel de Pedro tunic dress ...

Feva - Save the Queen-tunic dresses-£220 and £245 (left to right) ...

Office chic to evening glamour ...

sophiechamings — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:42:00 GMT

Add stilettos, sparkle and your favourite lippy to go from 'office chic' to 'evening glamour' in a flash ...

A new brand at Feva for the spring summer season, Diva Catwalk dresses come in a range of vibrant shades and classically stylish cuts. Sizes range from UK 8 to 16 and each dress retails at a very affordable £120!

We have more colours and styles in-store.

Dress for your size, shape & colouring

sophiechamings — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:34:00 GMT

Do you rarely feel completely happy with your style? Do you choose the same ‘safe’ clothes and accessories each day? Maybe it’s time to embrace a fresh approach to fashion and update your look which will work wonders for your confidence.

No matter what age, size or shape you are, you can still look ultra stylish. It’s all about choosing the right fashion for you. Here, we’ve put together what we feel are the three core elements to looking and feeling great demonstrating each part with Feva's new season pieces.

And, don't forget that we are offering 20% off all evening & prom wear styles in-store for the next 2 weeks, until Thursday 12th April. This includes dresses below by Bernshaw, Precious Formals, Faviana and Scala.

Your colouring
Wearing the right shades for your natural colouring will bring your face to life, making your skin look radiant and your eyes shine! When it comes to choosing your perfect shades, it's all about the undertones in your skin. Are you cool or warm? If you don't know, place two colour swatches on either side of your face, one gold and one silver. If the gold swatch makes your face look brighter, you are warm toned and if the silver side looks better, cool tones are better for you.

Warm tones If you're warm with olive or yellow undertones to your skin, you look best in warm earthy tones like mustard, terracotta, coral, olive green and rust:

Top-bottom, left-right: Charli ful llength jersey dress £94; Blanc Nature red ruffle wrap dress £220; Bernshaw nude pink long dress £379 (minus 20%=£303); Forever Unique coral cocktail dress £255 (minus 20%=£204); Precious Formals olive satin dress £310 (minus 20%=£248); Bernshaw biscuit beige cross over dress £275 (minus 20%=£220)...

Cool tones If you're cool with pinkish or reddish undertones in your skin, you look best in cool shades such as pinks, blues, teals and purples:

Top-bottom, left-right: Diva Catwalk blue dress £120; Blanc Nature blue and white striped shirt £199; Precious Formals aqua sequin dress £320 (minus 20%=£256) ; Charli blue cotton t-shirt £75; Precious Formals turquoise dress with exotic lining £369 (minus 20%=£295) ; Bernshaw lavender cross over dress £335 (minus 20%=£268)

Your body size and shape

Not many of us have the perfect shape but there is alot we can do to make it look great. Here are our solutions to a few common concerns:

I want to look slimmer
If you carry excess body fat, avoid sleeveless cuts and wear darker shades. Try to dress your top half in the same colour as your bottom half and wear vertical lines as opposed to horizontal ones. If you want to wear prints, always opt for small and delicate patterns:

Left-right: Isabel de Pedro loose fitting top £110 and patterned skirt £235; Bernshaw slate grey dress with sequins £330 (minus 20%=£264); Blanc Nature sheer patterned shirt £179; Bernshaw black and cream boned jacket £120 (minus 20%=£96) and dress £335 (minus 20%=£268)

I want my legs to look longer
To make your legs look longer, opt for floor length skirts and trousers. Tuck tops in to elongate your lower body and always choose medium-thick belts over thin ones:

Left to right, top to bottom: Scala ful llength sequin dress £459 (minus 20%=£367); Isabel de Pedro black sleeveless top-£125 and culotte trousers £249; Save the Queen maxi dress £255; Forever Unique full length black evening dress £300 (minus 20%=£240)

I want a waistline / I want to make my bust look larger/smaller
Wrap around styles are brilliant for slimming and emphasising waistlines. Low cut, V-neck tops will enhance a smaller bust and make a larger bust look smaller and more elegant:

Isabel de Pedro blue patterned wrap dress £245; Diva Catwalk red dress £120; Blanc Nature ruffle shirt £148; Faviana long dress £299 (minus 20%=£239); Blanc Nature black wrap dress £220; Ingenue wrap dress £99

I want my bum and hips to look smaller
The best solution to a big bum are boot leg and A-line styles (short or long). They work wonders for balancing proportions:

Roberto Naldi tunic dress £220; Roberto Naldi tunic dress £220; Isabel de Pedro black detail top-£125, black A-line skirt £189; Bernshaw green long A-line dress £385 (minus 20%=£308)

Your character
Style is as much about making the most of your looks as reflecting your personality. Everyone is different and style is extremely individual. The critical factor is feeling comfortable with what you wear. When you're wearing the right shapes and shades and you feel comfortable, there's no doubt that you will also ooze style. Remember that what suits one person may not suit another:

For more features from Feva's Spring newsletter, simply visit the links below:

20% off evening wear for 2 weeks
Enjoy 20% off all evening, prom and concktail wear for 2 weeks starting from today. Browse dress styles...

Feva by George Davies
New label dress in-store soon...

Day to night
Office chic to evening glamour in a flash with Diva Catwalk...

Summer tunic dresses
For all shapes, sizes and ages, tunics are perfect for summer...

Feva's new season style evening
See photographs from the event...

Save the Queen at Feva ...

sophiechamings — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:43:00 GMT

Every season, Save the Queen create the most beautiful collection and breath-taking images to match. This season is no exception.

FYI - a few interesting facts about Save the Queen: an Italian brand established for 25 years; collections are inspired by Italian tradition, art and culture; garments are handmade by craftsmen using ancient techniques that would otherwise be extinct and as a result no two garments are ever exactly the same; Save the Queen garments are offered on a made to order basis only, there aren't many around so you can be sure that you are wearing something completely and utterly individual.

Feva-Save the Queen-tunic dress £245 ...

Feva-Save the Queen-maxi dress £195 ...

Feva-Save the Queen-maxi dress £255 ...

Feva-Save the Queen-tunic dress £220 ...

Feva-Save the Queen-tunic dresses-£220 and £245 ...

Be different with fabulous occasion wear from Roberto Naldi

sophiechamings — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:23:00 GMT

Fashion that's elegant, sophisticated and ultra stylish, perfect dressed down for the day or dressed up for special occasions. The styles are incredibly flattering looking great on all shapes and sizes. There is lots more in-store :-)

Feva-Roberto Naldi-tunic dress £220 ...

Feva- Roberto Naldi-tunic dress £220 ...

Feva-Roberto Naldi-tunic dress £230 ...

Gorgeous 'spring' colours at Feva with Kali Orea

sophiechamings — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:10:00 GMT

Ultra wearable, fun, spring fashion! With quirky detailing and beautiful textures, Kali Orea is just right for those of you who want to have a little bit of fun with fashion but be perfectly on-trend at the same time.

Each collection is inspired by a different oriental culture created by top designers who live in Paris, Rome and Barcelona. We have much more in-store.

Feva-Kali Orea-tunic dress with tie shoulder £175 ...

Feva-Kali Orea-t-shirt £120 ...

Feva-Kali Orea-tunic dress £220 ...

Feva-Kali Orea-pink knit shrug £75 ...

Feva-Kali Orea tunic dress £175 ...

Feva-Kali Orea green crochet shrug £75 ...

A Winter Wedding

Administrator — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:55:00 GMT

Here at PH, we love a good wedding, not least when it's the wedding of one of our team. PA to Group Board, Claire Richards, married Peter Ragg on New Years Eve at their local church in Wootton Wawen, Henley in Arden and had an absolutely perfect day. Big congratulations from us Claire and Peter!

Valentines hearts at Feva 'just for you'

sophiechamings — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:59:00 GMT

Beautiful hand crafted silver heart jewellery made from Swarovski crystals and semi-precious stones. The perfect valentine gift 'just for you' ...

And, we have many more affordable individual pieces in-store.

Bibi at Feva - Chunky heart pendant bracelet £45; Delicate silver heart pendant bracelet £59 ...

Bibi at Feva - Silver & pastel gemstone heart bracelet £75 (in aqua and violet) ...

Bibi at Feva - Chunky heart pendant necklace £120 ...

Bibi at Feva - Bohemian style leather plait heart pendant necklace £85 (in black and beige) ...

Bibi at Feva - Silver multi-strand heart bracelet £95 ...

Pranella at Feva - Silver & stone long heart pendant necklace £27 (not made by Bibi but we included it because we love it so much) ...

Bibi at Feva - Silver & gold long chain heart pendant necklace £95 ...

Neuzugang im Februar

tdiepenbruck — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:53:00 GMT

Marlon Messal unterstützt die Kreation als Praktikant für ein Jahr. Hier seine fünf Fakten:
1. Sein Traum ist ein eigenes Fotostudio.
2. Geht ohne seine Tasche nicht vor die Tür...
3. ... und ohne Musik auch nicht.
4. Liebt Florence + The Machine.
5. Ist kein Fußballfan.