It was 1988 that NEXT Directory first launched a 350 page hard-backed catalogue, a catalogue that would change the face of UK mail order catalogues for the next 21 years. There was a substance to this catalogue missing from the stale and boring fashion and home shopping catalogues that came before.

Get to the forefront of fashion with Fashion World's collection of free spirited and romantic outfits. They put cobalt and magenta into the melting pot with pleat, tiers and frills. Then mix fierce with feminine in a celebration of the offbeat and original. Check out these latest collections from Fashion World.

Over the last 5 years there has only been one practical boot that everyone has hankered after - the Ugg boot. They are goatskin boots with a sheepskin lining and usually a synthetic sole. They are extremely warm and comfortable, promising to wick moisture away from the body whilst insulating your feet against the elements. Designed to be worn without socks to maximise the properties of the sheepskin, Uggs are versatile and can be worn with bare legs, tights, shorts, trousers and skirts and by both men and women. They are suitable for indoor and outdoor wear as they won't mark your floor. Accept no imitations, always buy the real deal!

Jeans are an important staple of any woman's wardrobe. Picking the right pair can mean many discarded styles in various changing rooms around the high-street, but the moment you find your perfect pair is momentous. Of course, even the most perfect fitting jeans will have to take a break when you're pregnant and if you're addicted to denim you'll be pleased to know there are plenty of specially-designed maternity jeans for you.

The high-street has always been the first point of call when you need an outfit. With all those clothes hung out in front of you it should be easy to pick a new pair of smart trousers, a v-neck jumper or even your Christmas party dress. But with the crowds, the need to leave your house for a few hours and the sheer amount of different shops it can be a real chore going shopping. If you are tired of the high-street and fancy not only staying in to do your shopping but also wearing something different to everyone else then why not try La Redoute and their fantastic unusual fashion ranges for all the family.

Fashion World's latest collection of folksy fashion with charming handcrafted overtones. Prairie chic meets English rose in this folksy fashion trend. Pretty prints, lace and crochet pick up a delicate colour palette of soft blue and oatmeal sweetened with a splash of cherry red.

Next Directory is one of the UK's most-loved fashion brands. It has stores all over the country as well as an established must-have directory and fantastic website. Although Next has been in existence for decades, it continues to offer an up-to-date range of fashions for women, men and children. Next Directory is renowned for its reasonable prices, good quality, as well as its fabulous designs.

The Christmas party season is well and truly upon us and it's time to find the party dress that will make a big impact at the office party. If you are trying your usual favourite high-street stores but having no luck finding that perfect gown then why not try Empire Stores online shop.

One of the most popular shopping innovations in recent times is the 3 for 2 offers. This kind of deal can be offered in shops year round but is particularly associated with pre-Christmas spending. Here, you buy three items but only pay for two of them so you'll usually get the cheapest item free.

Empire Stores is an established home shopping brand in the UK. Originating in Yorkshire, its catalogues and more recently, its website is well known amongst both young and old consumers throughout the country. Empire shoppers are mostly interested in good value items and enjoy the convenience of shopping in their own time and from the comfort of their homes.

You might be surprised at the choices you are given with catalogue shopping nowadays. In the past, people tended to think that the products that you could buy from the big catalogues such as Littlewoods would be unbranded goods.

Fashion World's Mexican sunset collection will spice up your wardrobe with a little fiesta flavour! Orange and earthy tones make for a sexy senorita style!

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Let's face it, we all love a bit of retail therapy - in fact, it's one of the UK's favourite activities! Hunting down those dream purchases is fantastic fun - the perfect dress, a bargain item for the home, some ideal gifts... and with Christmas coming up, the opportunities for shopping are all the more important, and suddenly take on a new urgency!

Next has always been a leading name in high street fashion, and their website is an absolute joy for devoted shoppers - being as slick, quick and enjoyable to browse through as their famous Next Directory!

Kay's - the famous catalogue company traces its roots back to Worcester. William Kay, the founder, was born in 1856, in Portsmouth. He moved to Worcester as a young man and became employed by a John Skarratt, who'd taken over the running of his grandfather's business.

Stressful shopping for busy women in all walks of life can now be regarded as a thing of the past with the convenience of catalogue shopping on-line with Simply Be.

Choosing stylish but affordable and fashionable workwear designs has never been easier. With a fabulous range of clothes that help you make a bold statement, workwear that sports contemporary to classical styles really does mean all women can now combine working with looking good. That's the aim of this new autumn and winter collection of beautiful garments from Next Directory: to be able to dress to impress on a sensible budget.

Maternity wear has never looked so good. It is possible to be both pregnant and fashion-conscious with this season's new Simply Be maternity fashion trends. Maternity wear no longer means looking frumpy in shapeless fashion, even though your body shape is constantly changing. Big and baggy is replaced with stunning trends in maternity clothes.

No need to resort to Botox or surgery to look and feel good in the shapewear of your choice. Gok Wan's sexy and sensual shapewear designs in luxury fabrics with trims and flattering seams, will surely give each and every woman the confidence of the catwalk queens.

Additions Direct is an online catalogue offering the hottest new products from toys to electrical appliances. However, their most publicised and exciting pieces are their ladies' fashion designs.

We are living in the digital age where a product's energy consumption and convenience of use is just as important as it's style and functionality and with the current market surge in the LCD Television section, consumers have the perfect opportunity to make the switch to digital television and larger, lighter, slimmer digital LCD displays in their home.

There are literally hundreds of different types of electrical kitchen appliances available from Additions Direct and the website is regularly updated with the latest offers and newest products for your perusal.

There has never been a better time to replace your hefty, ugly and energy-hungry old CRT Television that you've had for years, because the market for flat-panel LCD Television displays is bulging with enticing offers at incredible prices, so much so that it can be hard to identify which television is right for you.

In times of economic slowdown and financial uncertainty, there is little surprise that most consumers tighten their belts and become less impulsive in their shopping habits as they watch the pennies. However, a recent survey has suggested that online shoppers will be less concerned with the credit crunch and more active in their pursuit for the best online prices.

The NEXT Directory was launched in 1988, some six years after the doors of the flagship store were first opened.

Christmas is coming, and as every year the heat is on to find those perfect presents that will put smiles on the little ones' faces. Luckily, Additions Direct is here to make the process so much easier, leaving you more time to enjoy the festive period. With its easy to use toy list system, it's easy to start the ball rolling.

Finally there is a company that embraces women with curves. Simply Be offers clothes in sizes from 14 to 32, that do not just fit but accentuate figures of all shapes and sizes. From supportive underwear to sexy dresses and gorgeous shoes Simply Be has anything and everything a curvaceous fashionista could want. And, not only confidence boosting, the looks are affordable too. What more can you ask for?

New Range of Winter Coats Available at Next Directory

Fashion franchise Next has been at the forefront of high street clothing for years. The chain has a store guaranteed in every town as its designs are cutting edge and suit women of all ages and shapes. With the founding of Next Directory and its website, the store is now even more accessible to fashion followers.

Life is just too short to be shopping, especially when crowded streets, unhelpful sales staff, fitting room queues, inconvenient parking facilities or inclement weather hampers the whole experience.

Catalogue Connection aims to ease your experience of online shopping by finding you the best deals and special offers all year round, across a whole range of popular UK catalogues such as Great Universal, Kaleidoscope and Simply Be.

For the sophisticated woman with a fuller figure, Kay's Size 16 Plus "So Fabulous" range will dress you with style and in confidence.

Choosing a pushchair from Kays catalogue is one of the most crucial but perplexing decisions that new parents can make, simply because the choice is so vast.