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We literally stopped the traffic in Dublin on Thursday with our fabulous fashion bus. With style advice on the aw collections and pampering treats from loreal and peter marks the oasis girl was ageing to get on board. After we finished up the local Garda held up the traffic for us so we could carry on our tour to dumdrum today and cork tomorrow. Come down and hop on board if your in the area!

Perfect for updating your wardrobe for the upcoming season, here are a few of our favourite things new in on the website this week - it’s the ideal excuse to treat yourself. 

Yesterday was our Christmas Press Day showcasing three of our new upcoming collections, Winter Palace, Ice Storm and La Femme De La Nuit.

Bistrotheque (http://www.bistrotheque.com/) were there again serving high tea, while Butter London (http://www.butterlondon.com/) were on hand to pamper guests with a manicure in-between them browsing the collections.

Its all about glamour for the season ahead, think gorgeous embellished dresses to soft blouses and party skirts, we’ve already got our eye on the black sequin one shoulder number below for the Xmas party.

Today we had the pleasure of attending the Royal College of Art Fashion Show, which was a showcase of the fashion & textile graduate’s final collections. Not only were our eyes on the wonderful and amazing creations of the students (who we predict will all be ones to watch) but also on the punter’s stylish creations. 

Surprisingly it didn’t seem to be the normal fashion pack formula of head to toe black, killer heels and a designer handbag, but instead a welcome array of colours and prints. Jumpsuits were a popular favourite and are a great way to do trans-seasonal dressing as they can easily be dressed up or down or layered to suit the weather. We also love the printed maxi dress styled with a simple cardigan and a tan bag, as well as the red and camel combination, two colours which we already predict will be key for the upcoming season.

Leave a comment and tell us which is your favourite outfit.

It’s mid week and the rain is pouring – we should be sitting outside having picnics and bbq’s but instead, why not invite the girls over and create a cocktail of your own! We got a recipe from one of the girls in the office who has a bit of a reputation as being a good cocktail maker who throws the best parties. All you need is some luxurious champagne glasses and plenty of nibbles. Go all out and put on your posh frocks!

Today sees the launch of our first Oasis Designer Collective range this season, Paper Dolls. The collection consists of three dresses and two gorgeous pairs of shoes designed by two talented graduate students, focussing on 3D and origami.

Last week the annual film festival in the South of France kicked off and we have been enjoying keeping tabs on all of the amazing outfits that our homegrown Brits have been wearing.

Carey Mulligan cut a fine picture with her simple understated outfit dress with embellished collar.

Meanwhile Kate Beckinsdale pulled out all the stops in two gorgeous dresses – we love the off the shoulder cream number with the flowing hair and that soft plum colour and the up-do are definitely the way forward for a red carpet look! 

We also managed to find some gems from times gone by at Cannes. Below is the beautiful Bridget Bardot posing on the beach in 1952.

Our other faves are the legendary Sophia Loren entering the festival in 1955 and the original diva Maria Callas surrounded by men at the festival in 1956. 

Its highly unlikely we will ever get to visit Cannes, but at least we can make like a superstar and don our finest occasion wear (of which we have some stunners at Oasis) for any summer parties, weddings etc that are coming up! (Now all we need is a celebrity make up artist, hairdresser, masseur, personal fitness trainer etc to look as good as the stars – we can dream!)

We’ve only just had one Bank Holiday but now our thoughts are already turning to the next one at the end of this month! Keen to swot up on some culture, we are going to head to Liverpool to catch the latest exhibition at their fantastic Tate Liverpool Gallery. 

Tate Liverpool

Picasso: Peace and Freedom runs from 21st May to 30th August and brings together over 150 works by Picasso from across the world. The exhibition reveals a fascinating new insight into the artist’s life as a tireless political activist and campaigner for peace.

Picasso on display at Tate Liverpool

 www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/exhibitions/Picasso
Admission is £10

We have been out and about in our Oasis stores and have spotted some very stylish ladies rocking the Oasis look. Caroline, below, works in our Regent Street store in Central London and talks us through her seven favourite Oasis outfits.

Day 1 - Khaki Playsuit
Contemporary every day outfit- easy to wear and is on trend!!!

Day 2 - Western shirt
This is my new current uniform…. I love this and I added my own bow just to give it a quirky twist.

Day 3 - Shorts/ Stripe Crop Top
This is one of my favourite outfits at the moment, it summery and cool and I love the nautical look!

Day 4 - Ladyprint Playsuit
Really fun, feminine my most complimented item!!

Day 5 - Belle Dress and waistcoat
This outfit was a bit rock chic inspired I loved the dress and wanted to add  a waistcoat to give it an edge

Day 6 - Mitsy Playsuit
You can dress this up with heels or dress down with gladiators, it’s very flattering and a beautiful print!!!

Day 7 - Shorts/blazer
I got inspired by this outfit - glam but understated with a tan bag just completes the look… the shoes look amazing with everything!!! A must have!!!
 

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The lovely Eliza Doolittle was always going to be a star in the making. Her grandmother is Syliva Young who set up the renowned Syliva Young Theatre School which has an alumni of many famous faces including Billie Piper and Emma Bunton.

Having just released her single Skinny Genes last week, Eliza is set for a hectic summer that includes lots of touring. She will be playing Brighton tomorrow night and will be in London on Wednesday then is looking forward to touring with jazz master Jamie Cullum and also playing at plenty of festivals – phew - its going to be a busy old summer!

We got the chance to interview Eliza for our latest O Collections magazine:

To read more get your copy available in Oasis stores throughout the UK! Check out Eliza’s video: