Oscar Night fashion special

And the winner is....
By Tommy McEwan, Glasgow Fort’s fashion expert

So you have your acceptance speech and tissues ready, now you just have to figure out what you are going to wear for your big moment on the red carpet.

The Oscars have always been the most glamorous fashion show on earth, when Hollywood’s finest parade in some of the most extravagant designer gowns and glittering jewels.

Predictions point to the influence of old Hollywood glamour for this year’s Oscar ceremony, which is to take place on 22nd February. Charcoal grey, platinum and white gowns are to take centre stage, along with minimalist diamond accessories, recalling the glamour and understated elegance of old Hollywood stars like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn.

Oasis has a great selection of pieces recalling the glamour of the 50’s and 60’s, such as the fan structured grey dress for £70. They also have a black Zahara shift dress for £65, which has similarities to a dress worn by Kate Winslet to the BAFTAs recently. Wear with simple accessories and your hair in a stylish up-to for a look that is effortless yet very stylish.

Principles has a 2-in-1 grey and white dress for £75 follows the 1960s trend and is simple yet glam enough to take you from business meetings to cocktail hour.

Next has wonderful cream textured dress for £45, which will look great, teamed with high heels (such as Faith’s £60 diamond shoes). Add a sparkly accessory such as River Island’s Diamond Heart necklace for £7.82 and you are guaranteed to look and feel like a Hollywood starlet.

For an award-worthy beauty bag, head to Boots at Glasgow Fort. Follow celebrities’ lead with a flawless, sparkling complexion and an emphasis on the eyes – products to try including Revlon Luxurious Lengths mascara for £8.31 and Maybelline’s Pure mineral foundation, £9.78. Top your look off with Nails Inc nail polish in Brook Street shade and you’re ready to go!

Fan structured grey dress £70 Oasis @ Glasgow Fort	Black Zahara dress £65 Oasis @ Glasgow Fort	Grey and black 2 in 1 dress £75 Principles @ Glasgow Fort	Cream textured dress £45 Next @ Glasgow Fort
Diamond shoes £60 Faith @ Glasgow Fort	Nails Inc nail polish in Brook Street shade £10.28 Boots @ Glasgow Fort	Maybelline Pure mineral foundation £9.78 Boots @ Glasgow Fort	Revlon Luxurious Lengths mascara £8.31 Boots @ Glasgow Fort

Make Valentine’s Day Special at Glasgow Fort

By the award-winning Tommy McEwan,

Glasgow Fort fashion expert

For all you wannabe Romeos and would-be Juliets don’t let the cold weather spoil your Valentine’s Day. Keep warm with the one you love and show them you care with some great gifts currently available at Glasgow Fort.

For born romantics, nothing says it quite like diamonds. Check out the range of jewellery available, such as white diamond stud earrings for £650 from Beaverbrooks.

If the way to her heart is with chocolate, head to Thorntons where there are some great gift ideas including personalised gifts, ice your own message for free and ‘create your own chocolate box’. There are chocolate champagne bottles and also heart-shaped chocolate boxes containing 56 chocolates for £30. They also do a limited edition chocolate pink champagne bottles for £7.

For the best in lingerie, Dorothy Perkins, Top Shop, New Look, Next, Principles and Oasis have some great ranges at the moment which won’t break the bank.

Why not treat the man in your life to a special gift such as a new jacket from Top Man, like the Black Striped bomber jacket for £55, or some gift vouchers from Blacks.

Nine Carat white gold diamond stud earrings, £650 from

Beaverbrooks @ Glasgow Fort   

Melba bra, £24 from

Oasis @ Glasgow Fort

Burns Night Fashion Parade!
By the award-winning Tommy McEwan, Glasgow Fort fashion expert

So you’re off to a Burns Night supper, but you may be at a loss as to what to wear. The High Street is full of ideas, so before you tuck into you haggis, neeps and tatties, give yourself a twirl at the ceilidh in some of the key looks from this winter’s collections.

Luckily, tartan made a reappearance on the catwalk last season, so add some plaid or tweed to your outfit and be patriotic. If you’re not brave enough to wear a tartan dress or jacket, add a dash of checks with a tartan corsage, bag or scarf. You can also find some tartan shoes and there are still some bargains to be found in the late January sales.

But if you don’t want to look like a groupie for the Bay City Rollers, opt for some comfortable layering, as you may warm up with all the food and dancing! A chunky knit cardigan over a roll-neck sweater and jeans should do perfectly.

Think ‘practical’ if you are going to be dancing all night, and after a few spins in Strip the Willow your feet may thank you for wearing flat shoes! There are some great buys to be found currently in pretty ballet pumps in assorted colours or low-heel court shoes should keep you on your toes all night long.

Where to buy – Top Shop, New Look, Faith, River Island at Glasgow Fort

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