We at Aspire Style have some very exciting news to announce...
WE ARE EXPANDING!
Our fourth and newest shop will be opening in Solihull this Autumn, and we're looking for a new team to join us. We've set up a careers section on the website which can be found here, where you'll find details of all the jobs available in Solihull and our other stores too. Currently we're recruiting for:
Full details on the jobs and information on how to apply can be found on the individual job pages accessible by the main careers page or by clicking on the links above, so if you think you've got what it takes to be an Aspire girl, don't hesitate to apply! Make sure you fill in an application form (downloadable from the website) as we cannot accept applications without one of these. Please email careers@aspirestyle.co.uk if you have any questions.
We'll let you know more about our fabulous new shop in the forthcoming weeks!
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Monday, 2 August 2010
Monday, 26 July 2010
And the winner is...
Massive thanks to all of you who entered our competition this weekend, either by Facebook or Twitter, or by commenting on our previous post. We've had a look through all the responses we've got, and chosen our lucky winner...
Congratulations, Joanna Ashton!
Joanna entered on Facebook and said the following:
Joanna: to claim your wonderful Flutters and Fancies satchel, please email your address to shop@aspirestyle.co.uk and we'll get it posted out to you.
Thanks again to everyone who entered - you all said such lovely things it was really hard to choose. Don't worry if you didn't win this time as we'll definitely be running more competitions in future. Keep your eyes peeled!
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Congratulations, Joanna Ashton!
Joanna entered on Facebook and said the following:
I love the flutter and fancies satchel. It is so girly and pretty yet really practical for work. I think it's really original and I look at it and wish it was mine every time i go into your shop! Am going for interviews at the moment (so am currently broke) and would love a good bag for interviews and work that reflects my personality :D I would also wear it at the weekend if I had it because it's perfect for everything :DAnd here's Joanna's prize!
Joanna: to claim your wonderful Flutters and Fancies satchel, please email your address to shop@aspirestyle.co.uk and we'll get it posted out to you.
Thanks again to everyone who entered - you all said such lovely things it was really hard to choose. Don't worry if you didn't win this time as we'll definitely be running more competitions in future. Keep your eyes peeled!
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Friday, 23 July 2010
Competition time!
Roll up, roll up for the chance to win pretty goodies! Normally we hold competitions like this solely on Twitter, but we figure that's quite mean to all those poor Facebook-only people out there. Also, the competition this time is going to be on for MUCH LONGER - a whole weekend as opposed to a measly two hours! I know, we're spoiling you. Perhaps it's because we feel so terrible about being a bit quiet really on the old bloggery front. We don't want you thinking Aspire doesn't love you anymore; absence makes the heart grow fonder, and we're maxing out our fondness levels for you right now.
The prize this weekend is a lovely one indeed. Obviously everyone has different tastes, so instead of picking just one thing, we want you to tell us what your favourite Aspire Style product is and why, and it could become yours! Just enter your answer in the comments below, and you can earn two extra entries by posting on our Facebook fan page here or tweeting your answer (make sure you include @aspirestyle).
Ts and Cs: You can only enter once through each medium (the comments section, Facebook and Twitter) - don't be spammy! It's not big and it's not clever. Points for originality. The competition will close at lunchtime on Monday the 26th of July and the winner will be informed on that afternoon.
Good luck!
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
The prize this weekend is a lovely one indeed. Obviously everyone has different tastes, so instead of picking just one thing, we want you to tell us what your favourite Aspire Style product is and why, and it could become yours! Just enter your answer in the comments below, and you can earn two extra entries by posting on our Facebook fan page here or tweeting your answer (make sure you include @aspirestyle).
Ts and Cs: You can only enter once through each medium (the comments section, Facebook and Twitter) - don't be spammy! It's not big and it's not clever. Points for originality. The competition will close at lunchtime on Monday the 26th of July and the winner will be informed on that afternoon.
Good luck!
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
Aspire Style - fame at last!
You poor, neglected things. I know, I know, it's been a while, but for good reason! We've been very busy here at Aspire Style HQ over the past few weeks. Firstly there was our amazing three flash sales which took place over the first weekend of the month which proved to be such a success we will definitely be holding them again soon! If you missed out, make sure you're kept in the know next time by signing up for our mailing list. We don't spam, I promise, and it means you'll be informed about our news and promotions before anyone else.
Secondly, we've also had products featured in Grazia two weeks in a row, which has kept us pretty snowed under. The first product to grace the pages of one of our favourite magazines was the Ruby Belle Madagascar bustier dress (£39), still available in sizes 8, 12 and 14 (limited stock):
The following week, not only did Grazia feature our Fever Cezanne side lace dress (£69), it also showcased it on the cover (top right hand corner)!
As this item was already an Aspire bestseller, you can imagine how many orders we had after all the nation's most stylish ladies clapped eyes on it. Unfortunately they got our website address slightly wrong, but the determination of our lovely new customers won through.
We've only got very limited sizes left but are still having the odd one or two returned, so if you weren't able to get the size you want, either keep an eye on the website or email us with what size you want and we'll let you know if we get one in. Alternatively, we now stock the Cezanne print in a beautiful cocktail dress (£65):
And if it's the flattering side lace shape you're after, we have this in a lovely blue butterfly print:
A massive HELLO to all our new customers (and a reassuring 'we haven't forgotten about you' hug to all our lovely loyal ones) - we look forward to seeing more of you!
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Secondly, we've also had products featured in Grazia two weeks in a row, which has kept us pretty snowed under. The first product to grace the pages of one of our favourite magazines was the Ruby Belle Madagascar bustier dress (£39), still available in sizes 8, 12 and 14 (limited stock):
The following week, not only did Grazia feature our Fever Cezanne side lace dress (£69), it also showcased it on the cover (top right hand corner)!
As this item was already an Aspire bestseller, you can imagine how many orders we had after all the nation's most stylish ladies clapped eyes on it. Unfortunately they got our website address slightly wrong, but the determination of our lovely new customers won through.
We've only got very limited sizes left but are still having the odd one or two returned, so if you weren't able to get the size you want, either keep an eye on the website or email us with what size you want and we'll let you know if we get one in. Alternatively, we now stock the Cezanne print in a beautiful cocktail dress (£65):
And if it's the flattering side lace shape you're after, we have this in a lovely blue butterfly print:
A massive HELLO to all our new customers (and a reassuring 'we haven't forgotten about you' hug to all our lovely loyal ones) - we look forward to seeing more of you!
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Job opportunity at Aspire Style Oxford!
Fancy working for Aspire Style? We're currently recruiting for a Junior Manager in our Oxford shop. The role is 5 days a week including Sundays, but no Saturdays. Please email us at shop@aspirestyle.co.uk if you're interested.
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Greeting cards now available online at Aspire Style!
What's better than sending your friend/family member/love of your life a present from Aspire Style? Sending them a present from Aspire Style AND a card! We now have a large range of greeting cards online for all occasions, be they birthday, retirement, or general well-wishes, as well as a plentiful selection of very pretty blank cards you can fill with your own sentiment!
I have become my mother in the sense that I now buy cards I like and horde them. I tell myself that it's handy to have a stash in case I suddenly remember someone's birthday at the last minute, but if I'm honest, I like the cards too much to share. Here are some of my favourites from our range available online:
If you would like us to send someone a card on your behalf, let us know by emailing shop@aspirestyle.co.uk when you place your order and we'll see what we can do for you! And we'll use our very best handwriting, promise.
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
I have become my mother in the sense that I now buy cards I like and horde them. I tell myself that it's handy to have a stash in case I suddenly remember someone's birthday at the last minute, but if I'm honest, I like the cards too much to share. Here are some of my favourites from our range available online:
Bird in tree, £1.95
Sausage dogs, £1.95
Belle and Boo: 1973 - Evie's flowers, £1.95
The Moomins: Moomins diving, £1.95
Drama Queen: The two gals, £1.95
Belle and Boo: 1957 - Pirate party, £1.95
Chair and cushions, £1.95
The Moomins: Opening envelope, £1.95
Horseshoe, £1.95
Sausage dogs, £1.95
Belle and Boo: 1973 - Evie's flowers, £1.95
The Moomins: Moomins diving, £1.95
Drama Queen: The two gals, £1.95
Belle and Boo: 1957 - Pirate party, £1.95
Chair and cushions, £1.95
The Moomins: Opening envelope, £1.95
Horseshoe, £1.95
If you would like us to send someone a card on your behalf, let us know by emailing shop@aspirestyle.co.uk when you place your order and we'll see what we can do for you! And we'll use our very best handwriting, promise.
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Friday, 18 June 2010
Friday Floral Fix - Ruby Belle rose bustier dress
I'm not sure it's possibly to get more feminine and floral than this beautiful rose bustier dress (only £39!) by Ruby Belle:
It's actually amazingly comfortable, owing to a stretchy back panel, and looks great either dressed down with a tan belt and gladiators, or smartened up with heels and pearls. As that man on Big Brother would say, You Decide! You can't accuse me of not being down with pop culture.
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
It's actually amazingly comfortable, owing to a stretchy back panel, and looks great either dressed down with a tan belt and gladiators, or smartened up with heels and pearls. As that man on Big Brother would say, You Decide! You can't accuse me of not being down with pop culture.
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Wednesday, 16 June 2010
What to Wear Wednesdays - boho beauty
This outfit was very much inspired by our lovely merchandiser Sassi, who is responsible for creating all the beautiful windows in our Stratford and Warwick shops. She can basically wear anything and look amazing. The dress in today's What to Wear Wednesday is the Main Stage dress, by new Aspire brand T Style (check out their other items in our brand new New in section), and Sassi wore it so well that I had to make an outfit featuring it for you. Here's Sass in it...
.JPG)
And here's today's outfit!
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
.JPG)
Feathers charm necklace, £9.95
T Style Main Stage dress, £49
Freya gladiator sandals, taupe, £29
Flutters and fancies satchel, £40
Those awesome gladiator sandals are also new in, and an absolute bargain at £29, and the Flutters and Fancies satchel is the most recent addition to the popular Flutters and Fancies range. Très boho chic!T Style Main Stage dress, £49
Freya gladiator sandals, taupe, £29
Flutters and fancies satchel, £40
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Friday, 11 June 2010
Friday Football Fix - England flag
To celebrate the start of the 2010 World Cup, Friday Floral Fix has become Friday Football Fix for one week only! Plus, instead of one item, you get loads. That's what I call value for money (and an attempt to make up for the lack of What to Wear Wednesday this week):
Enjoy the World Cup!
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Fever Cezanne Empire dress, £55
Red or Dead Dakota white clutch / purse, £23
Red or Dead Dakota red clutch / purse, £23
Pearl and corsage bracelet, £9.95
Yumi Christal dress, white, £55
Fever Summer Fern tie neck dress, £45
Field peep toe boots, cream, £39
Yumi Tekira dress, cream, £59
Pretty city - london bus tea towel, £6.95
Keep Calm and Carry on Shopping canvas bag, red, £15
Hanging heart tealight holder, cream, £7.95
Irregular Choice Pep in your Step shoes, £79
Happiness tea, £5
Trimphone - 1970s replica phone, white, £35
Metal jewellery tree - white, £5.95
Apologies to our customers from Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and everywhere else in the world. Why not make your own flag over at Polyvore? Even if you don't like football, it's FUN.Red or Dead Dakota white clutch / purse, £23
Red or Dead Dakota red clutch / purse, £23
Pearl and corsage bracelet, £9.95
Yumi Christal dress, white, £55
Fever Summer Fern tie neck dress, £45
Field peep toe boots, cream, £39
Yumi Tekira dress, cream, £59
Pretty city - london bus tea towel, £6.95
Keep Calm and Carry on Shopping canvas bag, red, £15
Hanging heart tealight holder, cream, £7.95
Irregular Choice Pep in your Step shoes, £79
Happiness tea, £5
Trimphone - 1970s replica phone, white, £35
Metal jewellery tree - white, £5.95
Enjoy the World Cup!
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Friday, 4 June 2010
Friday Floral Fix - Irregular Choice Flick Flack kettle bag
I carry a lot of stuff around with me (quite often in on of our lovely canvas bags; I'm like a walking advert) so I like big handbags. This Flick Flack kettle bag (£65) by Irregular Choice is a wonderful size for all your bits and pieces so you can appease your inner Mary Poppins without looking like a bag lady!
It also comes in red:
And if you love a bit of co-ordination, we've got the matching shoes too (£69):
Mary would be proud.
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Mary Poppins image courtesy of http://www.brickfish.com/Pages/Blogs/BlogList.aspx?pid=117680
It also comes in red:
And if you love a bit of co-ordination, we've got the matching shoes too (£69):
Mary would be proud.
Until next time,
Ria
www.aspirestyle.co.uk
www.twitter.com/aspirestyle
Mary Poppins image courtesy of http://www.brickfish.com/Pages/Blogs/BlogList.aspx?pid=117680
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
