Arlene Phillips talks about Strictly, Flashdance and her clothing collection here at Marisota.

Look how fab she looks in the purple Arlene Phillips jersey dress! It’s great to hear her daughters love the range too!

Watch this space for reviews on the whole range!

Jane xx

Get ready to wrap up this Autumn in these gorgeous coats from Marisota. I’ve chosen my favourite for a range of occasions.

Casual coat

I love wearing this padded jacket with jeans at weekend. It’s ideal for shopping, walking in the park and trips to the cinema!Plus, starting at £40 it’s a bit of a bargain!

Waterproof jacket

We’re all bound to need a waterproof soon (if we don’t already) and this cute patterned waterproof jacket by Regatta makes a refreshing change from the usual boring waterproof. It comes in a chioce of black or pink and features a pretty patterned design.

Smart Jacket - Arlene Phillips pleat detail coat

My absolute favourite jacket for the new season is this gorgeous pleat detail coat from Arlene Phillips’ collection here at Marisota.

It has gorgeous feature buttons and pleat detail to front and back making it perfect for formal wear, an ideal smart work jacket and a great choice for nights on the town.

I’m a major fan of Arlene’s range  and really hope she’ll be adding to her fab collection - it’s definitely my style!

Jane xx

Arlene has recently featured in the Daily Mail’s supplement YOU magazine to discuss her career, Strictly Come Dancing, her new fashion range here at Marisota and her ambition to get the nation dancing with her future projects.

Arlene Phillips, like many of us has to work at her weight which is why she was so passionate to do a collection with Marisota. The fashionable range clings to the good bits and drapes beautifully over areas you’d rather hide.

Here at Marisota we’re loving Arlene Phillips’ clothing range, but we want to know what you think….What’s you favourite item and why?

Read Arlene’s interview with YOU magazine here

We’re not far off the end of summer and many of us will be working to get rid of some holiday weight, or just toning up in preparation for the winter party season. Marisota has a great new range of fitness clothing that’s perfect for getting in shape (or relaxing). some workouts require a particular outfit, here’s my quick fix workour look from the Marisota sportswear collection. It’s ideal for most types of excercise, comfy and stylish!

Essentials

These Bodystar jogging bottoms are perfect for the gym, whether you’re using the machines or doing a class. They’re a bargain at just £22 and double up as great slouch pants for lazy days.

Wear them with a polo shirt for a relaxed but stylish look. This pack of two polos (one white one grey) couldn’t be better for stocking up your sportswear wardrobe, and at just £18 they’re only £9 per top!

When it comes to getting your things to the gym there’s nothing better thank this gorgeous gym bag

The next total essential is a goo sports bra - you’ll never feel good about working out if you’re uncomfortable or unsupported. This sports bra by Royce is available in sizes 28D - 40J so it’s made for those of us with a bigger bust! Plus at around £30 it’s a small price to pay for good support!

Last but no means least, you need to kit out your feet. The Marisota range of sports trainers features some big brands and styles for every sport. Plus they even have shaping sandals and trainers so you can work out without even realising!

The Autumn/ Winter 2010 Marisota collection is finally here. There are some gorgeous looks to choose from, whatever the weather. So here are my top picks for the new season, and a few variations for different days.

Casual Looks

These stylish side embroidered bootcut jeans are perfect for casual days. The bootcut style suits any body shape while the embroidery detail adds an extra feature and makes them pefect for either casual or smarter wear. If you’re going down the casual route then wear them with this lovely long check shirt. With a slightly cinched waist and in a choice of pink or blue you’ll love the relaxed style. Just wear it with pumps, ballet shoes or canvas trainers for a relaxed, fashionable look. These pretty canvas trainers are perfect for completing the look!

A night on the town!

If you want to exhude a little more glamour then team the side embroidered jeans with heels and this print tunic top.

My absolute favourite thing about these jeans (as well as how they look AND that they in a big size range AND work well for different occasions) is the fact you can choose from 3 leg lengths. So no more frayed hems or jeans at half mast. If you prefer a shorter length then you’ll find the short leg side embroidered jeans here, or if you’re tall then you can get the long length embroidered jeans style here. Perfect.

See you soon

Mandy xx

Ex-strictly judge Arlene Phillips has turned her hand to fashion. Arlene’s range here at Marisota is full of wardrobe essentials and staple pieces that will look fantastic season after season as well as high fashion looks that are perfect for hitting the hottest trends!

These are my favourites from her range, plus you’ll find lots of other gorgeous looks in the Marisota collections!

Date night

If you feel like dressing up then try wearing this gorgeous Arlene Phillips jersey dress in black or purple. The gathering detail at the waist really pulls you in and hides any lumps and bumps. 3/4 length sleeves are perfect for giving you longer, leaner looking arms.

Wear it with sparkly shoes and a cute clutch bag for perfect night on the town style.

Leisurely days

This Arlene Phillips Zip Lurex Cardigan and Velvet Leggings combination is ideal for relaxing, shopping or lunch with friends. They’re fabulously comfortable and stylish too!

The cardigan comes in black or gold - fabulous for any leisurely day. Just add comfy flats for a simple, stylish outfit!

Check back for more posts on the Arlene Phillips range at Marisota and my favourite looks for Autumn/ Winter 2010

Jane x

Well the new season is on it’s way and us folks at Marisota have decided to give everyone a sneak preview of the new season’s fashion.

I thought I’d have a nosey around and give you my top fashion tips for autumn/ winter 2010.

This mock wrap tunic is perfect for the transition between summer and autumn, the blue and pink accents add a summery feel whilst the paisley print in cream and brown couldn’t be better for cooler days.

It’s £32.00 - £35.00 and can be work in tons of different ways. just add smart trousers for a boho work look, leggings if you’re keeping it casual or add a denim skirt, tights and boots for a cosy weekend look (add a chunky scarf in a statement colour when winter rolls round)

This sweet and chic edge to edge cardigan is ideal for summer nights and autumn days. It goes with any outfit and even nips you in at the waist. The best thing is it’s only £27.00 - £29.00 and comes in a choice of stone, teal or black- perfect!

These stylish stretch cords couldn’t be better for the new season. With a stylish bootcut shape, side-back elastication and soft feel they’re perfect for casual wear. Plus they come in 3 lengths 31 inch (regular), 34 inch (tall) and 28 inch (petite). they’re even available in a wide range of colours including black, caramel, dark green, wine and chocolate.

As you know, no post of mine would be complete without some stunning shoes to go with it

I love these mary janes! Particularly in the red. They come in a choice of red, grey or black and widths E fit and EEE fit so you’re sure to get it right!

If heels aren’t your thing then you might like these chunky ankle boots! They come in E fit, a choice of black or brown and have gorgeous strap and buckle detailing!

I think we’ll be seeing tons of stylish ladies sporting these cute flat boots with leggings or skinny jeans, an oversized cardigan, waist belt and chunky scarf this autumn (well I will be anyway!)

Belt anyone?

Ciao for now!

Jenny xx

Here at Marisota we’re getting geared up for the new season, but it’s easy to forget the all important end of season sale! You can get some great bargains with up to 50% off. Here are my top picks for the sale and keeping your wardrobe topped up.

This drawcord waist parka couldn’t be better for taking you from summer through to Autumn, it comes in a choice of 3 colours and is reduced down to £17.50 - £19.00 - bargain.

This Ponti Roma shift dress is ideal for work both in summer and winter. Just add ballet pumps and shades for a cool summer look or tights, heels and a jacket to wrap up. Plus it’s a total bargain at just £22.40 -£23.10!

If you’re looking for a bit of glamour then this top is the perfect choice ;

Just add jeans or trousers for instant style! This top is best worn with coordinating shoes to bring out the colour.

So those were my top picks from the end of season sale….. watch this space for updates as we head in to the new season!

Debbie xxx

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Now, I don’t know about you, but as much as I support our team in SA I’m already fed up of the cup!!
Here at Marisota we realise that not everyone is into football, so we’ve got some great offers and ideas to help you escape the madness that is the World Cup and relax while he’s at the match!

We have come great discounts on fashion including a “buy two get a third half price” offer – a great way to stock up and save.

Get this gorgeous sequined kimono style top with cami and these super wide flared trousers (both available in black or white) and get these cute EEE fit Mary Jane shoes half price! It’s a gorgeous outfit that’s perfect for shopping with the girls or a much needed night out.

If you’d rather relax than shop then we have some great days out and pamper treatments for you and the girls in our “Relax while he’s at the match” section.

We have a great cupcake experience that’ll have you baking like a pro or the Marriott pamper treat – you’ll be chilled beyond all recognition in no time!

So forget about the footy and escape with Marisota!

Bye for now

Lisa XX

The nice people at the telegraph have had some lovely things to say about Marisota so we thought we’d share:

You can find a great video about the shoot here and the article by Hilary Alexander here.

In the meantime we have some gorgeous cruisewear and evening dresses which are perfect for getting you in the summer mood! This gorgeous red cruise dress is perfect for either day or eveningwear depending on the accessories.

Just add flat sandals for a day at the beach or super high heels for full on evening glam. The summer maxi dress look is absolutely gorgeous and works for any body shape!