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For glamorous after-dark style, take Motel’s latest new styles to the dance floor with the Marble Sequin Collection! With feminine silhouettes including the ¾ length Lasha Dress with net and 50’s style flared Lina Dress, both styles feature full net skirts and matte marble-effect embellishment, giving a space-age finish to the outfit. If bodycon is your weakness, the Gabby Dress will be your choice, with a more sultry low back and body-hugging fit. Available in iridescent or marbled sequins, these party perfect dresses have your Saturday night style sorted!

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You will probably know (unless you’ve been hiding under a rock somewhere, or busy polishing off the last of the Quality Streets!) that leather jackets are the must have this season, providing warmth and style in one item! Motel has the perfect selection of Leather Jackets to make sure you’re spoiled with choice, and not only are celebs like Ashley Tisdale loving our range, so are bloggers! The fashionistas in charge of blogs such as Style Story and Color Stripe are rocking leather in the form of our Tammy Jacket and Foxy Jacket and over at Hybrid Hunter our Elvie Jacket was teamed with a maxi skirt and retro t-shirt for that effortlessly stylish biker chick look. Leather Jackets make for a great investment so why freeze out there when you could be cosy and stylish – and take 20% off this week here!

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Love Leather? Of course you do! Leather is a super hot look at the moment and if you haven’t already got your hands on some of the key pieces from Motel like the Tammy Jacket or the Roxy Studded Trouser, then now is the time to do it! We have 10 different faux leather jackets at your fingertips with the discount code FAUX20 giving you 20% off off all of them, so you will be spoiled for choice. If you are daring enough to go all out leather like Kate Moss and Olivia Palermo recently have then pieces like the Medusa Faux Leather Skater Dress are ideal.  But if not then you can add a touch of leather to your wardrobe with the Flute Studded Faux Leather Skirt or the Gem Faux Leather Studded Shorts, giving you the opportunity to mix with the trend with old favourites like a Button Up Shirt, cute Crop Top or Bralette. Don’t miss out and use the code FAUX20 at the checkout for 20% off now!

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Once again this week Motel has been featured in the press but this time by our friends in America! People featured the Jazz Jacket in their February Issue of People Style Watch. The jacket was featured in the very fitting “Look Sexy Tonight” trend story which is no surprise as it is a wardrobe must have! This collarless black soft faux leather jacket is bang on trend with it’s stylish quilted shoulder detail, cosy quilted lining, and exposed zipper cuffs. This jacket is an instant style rejuvenator and is the perfect way to keep warm without having to cover up your fabulous outfit with a heavy winter coat! Celebs have been rocking biker style jackets like the Jazz Jacket or the Tammy Jacket non-stop recently and there’s no need to feel guilty about spending after Christmas as we are giving you lucky bunch 20% off with the code MOTELJAZZ20! This Jacket is certain not to be around for long though so be sure to use the code before it expires on February 8th!

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As you know here at Motel we stock all of the best brands alongside our own signature garments, and now we can add kitsch brand I Love Crafty to that list! Bursting with unique cat shaped jewellery, the ‘Feline Fatale’ collection includes earrings, rings and necklaces in black and gold featuring our very own furry friends! These limited editions pieces are a definite statement which will get you noticed wherever you go, whether you fancy the ‘claws’ ring or the super cute ‘kitty’ collar tips, get them quick as these are going to be sell outs!

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Hey! I’m Christina from Prima Creative and I’m here to show you how to create some super cute nails inspired by Motel’s Jessica Feather Playsuit!

Before beginning, be sure to have a smooth dry nail surface to apply your base coat. Once your clear base is dry, you can pick your colors. For this manicure, we’re using Models Own Polish is Black Magic and Models Own x WAH Nail Art Pen in White If you want to create the reverse look for an accent nail, use Models Own Polish in Snow White and Models Own x WAH Nail Art Pen in Black

Step 1: Paint a thin coat of your chosen color on the entire nail.

Step 2: Using your Models Own x WAH Nail Art Pen, draw the stem of your feather diagonally across your nail.

Step 3: Begin drawing the feathers on the left and right side of the stem. Remember to leave a little extra stem exposed at the base.

Step 4: Fill in any blank areas of the nails with smaller feather accents.

Step 5: Go outside and show off your White Feather manicure!

Good luck xx

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The Hillary Cropped Bodice in Aztec Pastel Print was chosen by Charlene of Strutt in this effortlessly cool outfit. Work in a twist to the spring pastel trend by pairing the bodice with black block colour shorts and accessories for a quirky, alternative look. Don’t forget the statement Rock n Rose Inverted Cross Necklace to pop pastel prints! There is no outfit it doesn’t go with!

Courtesy of fashion blogger Charlene of Strutt.

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Stylish fashion blogger Rubi of Pretty in Fashion looks super sexy wearing the Jet Plung Neck Playsuit in Black. She gives the playsuit a rock chick twist by pairing it with some sky high Jeffrey Campbell Lita’s and a matching jet black accessories. Guess what? This gorgeous playsuit is now available in a whole range of colours, snap them up quick before they sell out!

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Fashion blogger Mary Kate rocks our bestselling Jordan Jeans in the Speed Galaxy Print! Pairing the skinnies with a bright sweater directs attention straight to the fashion-forward print, finished off with a seriously cool hair bun.  With psychedelic prints high up the sartorial agenda this season, these jeans are a must to create a look that’s out of this world! 

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Hi, my name is Emily from Emily’s Nail files and I’m going to show you how to create Motel Rock’s striking Hyacinth and Black Striped Print on your nails! The perfect accessory to any Motel Rocks outifit, these eye-catching nails are easy to do at home. All you need is: Purple polish, Black polish, Top coat, Base coat, and Scotch tape.

Make sure you start with a slick of base coat to protect your nail from weakening and staining. Then take your favourite deep purple polish and apply two even coats, followed by a topcoat

After your topcoat is COMPLETELY dry, you can cut some small strips of scotch tape. These will be stuck onto the nail and act as a stencil when creating the black stripes. Your purple base must be completely dry to prevent the tape pulling up the polish when you peel it off later. The use of tape ensures neat, crisp lines for that professional looking finish! Cut about three thin strips of tape for each nail. Lay the strips across the nail in the stripe pattern, ensuring they are smoothed down.

Once they are stuck on where you would like them, paint the entire nail in your black polish, even over the taped areas.

While the black polish is still wet, peel off your tape strips in a quick, smooth motion as you go along.

You will be left with neat, purple and black stripes once all the tape is removed! Add another layer of topcoat to smooth out the design and protect your awesome Motel Rock’s inspired manicure from chips!

Tune in next week for another Motel Rocks inspired manicure tutorial!

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Crop tops were all the rage across the catwalks for Spring/Summer 2012 and are set to be in high demand in the coming season. They were seen at all the major designer catwalks including Nina Ricci, Versace, Carven, Dolce & Gabbana and Prada. Ladies, it’s time to brave the belly show and get your ab’s out this spring! Luckily Motel already have a great selection of crop tops available in a variety of styles, colours and prints. With the laddered back Lana Bralette, the colourful and feminine Lolita Bralette, and the strapless Ana Sweetheart crop you’re spoilt for choice! Now this is scary stuff, we know, but there are plenty of ways to wear a belly bearing crop without feeling too naked. For instance, if you would like to minimize the amount of skin on show why not wear your crop with something high waisted? Like our Shona high waisted shorts or Bonnie tube skirt. Be brave girls!

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Erin of CaliVintage looks simply stunning in the Heidi Dress in Rosa print! Adding an extra touch of classic style with a velvet collar, she looks like the ultimate vintage babe in our flirty and feminine dress. Make like Erin and wear yours with a stylish winter coat and heels for a sophisticated yet super fashionable look.