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Frocks on the rocks.


Byline: ANUJI VARMA

THERE'S no need to splurge this autumn and winter when updating your wardrobe.

Head downtoMatalanwhere you can revamp your threads for a fraction of the price.

From structured dresses to sequined jackets, Matalan's new autumn-winter range seems to have it all.

Whether you're hoping to pick up a smart look for work or if you're hitting the town, then head to the store which has a fabulous selection of stock.

These models, posing at Kenilworth Castle Kenilworth Castle is in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, England. Historically the Castle was contained within the Forest of Arden.

A fortification has existed on the site from Saxon times.
 and the Elizabethan Garden, showed off some of the pieces you can grab in store now.

If you want to be sophisticated on a budget, choose from tailored shift dresses and team with colour clashing belts so that you really stand out from the crowd.

Elsewhere in store it's all about printed t-shirts and leggings leg·ging  
n.
1. A leg covering usually extending from the ankle to the knee and often made of material such as leather or canvas, worn especially by soldiers and workers.

2. leggings
a.
 again, and why would we complain about that? The look is flattering and on trend.

The selection of shoes at Matalan is also making a big impact, with eye-popping colours and stomping studded shoe boots galore, which are sure to toughen up any outfits.

For your nearest Matalan store call 0845 330 3330 or log onto www.matalan.co.uk.

Photographer: Emma Lee Emma Lee (born in Litchfield, UK, is a Television Presenter) who started television career in a competition for Channel Four. Emma is most famous for her presting role as presenter for Disney Channel (UK), for the Disney Channel Live segnments which later became Studio Disney. . Location: Kenilworth Castle and. the Elizabethan Garden, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. For more information about opening times and entry call 01926 852078, or log onto www.english-heritage. org. uk.

Models: Hannah and Kim. from Adage.

Grey flower neck shift dress by Et Vous, pounds 28, dogtooth bag, pounds 8, blue cobalt court shoe court shoe
Noun

a low-cut shoe for women, without laces or straps

court shoe nzapato de mujer de estilo clásico

court shoe nescarpin
, pounds 12, blue belt, pounds 3, all from Matalan.

Grey/purple tartan skirt, pounds 18, cream bow top, pounds 16, both by Et Vous, purple suede-look court shoes, pounds 12, cream quilted bag, pounds 6, bracelet, pounds 7, all from Matalan.

CAPTION(S):

Pencil skirt Pencil skirt may refer to:
  • Popular knee-length skirt shape, close fitting from hip to hem, slit at the side, front or back, often worn with tailored suit jackets.
  • hobble skirt, a skirt with a narrow enough hem to significantly impede the wearer's stride
, pounds 10, jumper, pounds 5, by Papaya papaya (pəpī`ə), soft-stemmed tree (Carica papaya) of tropical America resembling a palm with a crown of palmately lobed leaves. , quilted bag, pounds 8, dogtooth shoe, pounds 12, necklace, pounds 9, bracelet, pounds 8, all from Matalan. Purple jacket, pounds 20, dogtooth skirt, pounds 14, both by Papaya, black T-shirt, pounds 3, black suede-style court shoes, pounds 12, pearl necklace, pounds 8, black tights, 3 pairs for pounds 3.50, quilted bag, pounds 8, all from Matalan. Purple jacket, pounds 35, V-neck pink tee, pounds 3, by Papaya, jeans with zip, by Falmer, pounds 14, black court shoes, pounds 12, silver bangles, pounds 8 and pounds 6 per set, all from Matalan. Dogtooth dress by Papaya, pounds 20, red ruffle shoes, pounds 18, pearl bracelets, pounds 5 and pounds 4, small black quilted bag, pounds 6, all from Matalan. Grey/purple tartan skirt, pounds 18, cream bow top, pounds 16, both by Et Vous, purple suede-look court shoes, pounds 12, cream quilted bag, pounds 6, bracelet, pounds 7, all from Matalan. Purple sequined tee, pounds 14, pink mini-skirt, pounds 12, both by Be Beau, purple and turquoise bangles, pounds 5 each, studs, pounds 4, studded shoe, pounds 18, all from Matalan. Dress, by Be Beau, pounds 16, earrings, pounds 5, croc print bag, pounds 6, stud detail shoe boot, pounds 18, studded belt, pounds 3, all from Matalan. Waistcoat, pounds 14, matching trousers, pounds 16, both by Papaya, lace-up shoe-boot, pounds 18, necklaces, pounds 6 and pounds 4 each, purple chain necklace, pounds 7, all from Matalan. Grey/purple tartan skirt, pounds 18, cream bow top, pounds 16, both by Et Vous, purple suede-look court shoes, pounds 12, cream quilted bag, pounds 6, bracelet, pounds 7, all from Matalan.
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