Super smoky eyes, chiseled cheekbones and fake blood? Hell, we love Halloween (and not least because we can look sullen without having to find a good excuse). But fully-hired fancy […]
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Lunchtime buy: Topshop Ambush Boots
Ever since the Acne Pistol boots became one of the most coveted items worn by fashion editors world over, we’ve been seriously lusting after them – the mid-sized heel and […]
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We found Valentia, have you? (This exclusive vid of Freja Beha might help!)
“Valentina! Valentina!,” they cry. Only Valentina isn’t there. She’s gone exploring the city, the little rascal – and she smells ruddy nice, too. Not got a clue what we’re on […]
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Lunchtime buy: Erdem Zoffony printed silk dress
Nothing says Erdem more than a print – the London-based designer just does them so well. This Zoffony dress is a case in point: the richly hued kaleidoscopic print is […]
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Lunchtime buy: Mulberry snake effect Lily bag
What with Alexa, Daria and Tillie, Mulberry has delivered its fair share of quaintly-named and astoundingly beautiful bags over the past few season. Emma Hill really has breathed life into […]
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Lunchtime buy: Rag & Bone Grayling Fair Isle wool blend scarf
U.S. label Rag & Bone is never far from our lust-list. Designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville first started designing menswear in 2004 before branching out to women’s apparel a […]
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Monday must-have: Smythson exclusive pink notebook for Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Feeling miserable? Perk yourself with this Monday’s must-have – Smythson’s bright pink notebook for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, exclusive to my-wardrobe. If you hadn’t noticed your favourite stores turning a decidedly […]
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Lunchtime buy: Topshop bound seam duffle coat
Is it time to buy a coat yet? We think so! Every girls’ favourite part of winter if buying a new warmer, and now’s the perfect time to snap them […]
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The Best Afternoon Teas In London
Looking for a light bite later in the day? Stop off for afternoon tea at any one London’s many cafes and cake shops – it’s such a quaint way to […]
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Your ultimate guide to a weekend in the West End: where to stay
So summer’s come to an end (we think) and winter’s just around the corner: it’s too late for a last minute summer holiday, and too early for a winter wonderland […]
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Lunchtime buy: Car print jumpsuit by Unique
The Prada spring 2012 Show in Milan blew us all away again this season. From the sequins and snake print that Miuccia served up for AW11, for SS12 we were presented another […]
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Sneak preview: the Warehouse Christmas collection
As much as we resented seeing Christmas stuff in shops when the sun was still beaming and we were topping up our tans just last week, we’re eating our words […]
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Lunchtime buy: KG Kurt Geiger Perspex Large Pouch
We’re loving Kurt Geiger’s foray into accessories. The brand recently launched an accessories line to complement its amazing shoe collections, with chunky necklaces, tribal friendship bracelets, fluffy snoods and a […]
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Lunchtime buy: Topshop knitted spot mesh jumper
Since summer is now officially over, here in Britain we’re reluctantly accepting that balmy summer evenings are now a thing of the past, so it’s time to start dressing, dare […]
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Inside Valentino’s atelier: how couture is created
Down an unsuspecting cobbled street and inside ancient unassuming architecture in the heart of Rome’s over-subscribed city lies the life of one of Italy’s most iconic couturiers – Valentino. It’s […]
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Dell and my-wardrobe fuse fashion and technology like never before
You needn’t be a nerd to know a thing or two about technology these days, but here at MyFashionLife, we’re self-confessed gadget geeks. The good news? Your latest tech tool […]
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Lunchtime buy: Reiss Marcella shearling ankle boot
Autumn leaves are falling, and whilst it’s all very pretty, our ballet flats are just not withstanding the journey through leaf-infiltrated pavements. So there’s only one solution: a great pair […]
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Lunchtime buy: Topshop faux leather shawl collar tux
The black blazer: also known as One of The Most Versatile Things in Your Wardrobe, right? We’re big advocates of any piece that works for both work and play, which […]
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DAKS brings British Heritage back for AW11
If autumn makes you want to go back to what you know, you’ll find all the home comforts you need from British heritage brand Daks. Having delved into its recently-opened […]
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Sneak peek: Benetton’s new capsule collection for AW11
Yesterday we popped into Benetton to sneak a peek at its new capsule collection, and in case you’re wondering, it’s satisfyingly gorgeous. In a special mini collection for autumn, softly […]
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Lunchtime buy: Boutique by Jaeger spot sequin dress
Marc Jacobs was the one that started it, with spots featuring everywhere in his AW11 collection, and the likes of David Koma, Topshop Unique and Stella McCartney all followed suit […]
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Put your best foot forward with Pour La Victoire
Pour La Victoire is one of those brands we see from time to time on our favourite online retailers, but rarely hear much about in press; and we don’t know […]
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Lunchtime buy: Isabel Marant Yosemite alpaca Navajo cardigan
Paris Fashion Week ended the month-long fashion processions yesterday, and in homage to iconic Parisian designer Isabel Marant, who showed her spring/summer collection at the weekend, we’re coveting this Navajo cardigan […]
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Lunchtime buy: Oasis star print midi dress
We all remember the abundance of starry chiffon that floated down the Dolce and Gabbana AW11 runway, and Oasis was obviously inspired by such celestial visions with its star print […]
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Mulberry’s Fox Lock bags are now available to buy online!
If there’s one thing we’ve been hankering after ever since Mulberry’s press day, it was the British brand’s Fox Lock bags – and we know you have been, too. Well, […]
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Lunchtime buy: Stella McCartney straight leg Hannah trousers
Our Stella showed her spring/summer 2012 collection at Paris Fashion Week yesterday morning, and to celebrate, we thought it only right to honour the designer in today’s Lunchtime buy. Now […]
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What we really thought of Kanye West’s first fashion collection
I must admit that, perhaps unlike others, when I first heard Kanye West was launching a womenswear line, I was rather excited. Not excited in the way that Miu Miu’s […]
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Lunchtime buy: Pom Pom Shorts by Boutique
With the glorious weather us Brits enjoyed at the weekend, we’re willing the Indian Summer to last even longer by picking up a fab pair of do-it-all shorts. Yes, shorts […]
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Lunchtime buy: Freemans’ floaty halterneck dress
Sometimes, if all you want to do is skip the season’s trends in favour of something more timeless, this one’s for you. This floaty halterneck dress from Freemans.com is the […]
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Tried and tested: Simone Pérèle Aura invisible control briefs
It’s back to the trusty control wear I go as soon as I begin to feel, well, out of control. This time, I treated my tummy to some Parisian T.L.C. […]
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Accessory Adventures: Alexander McQueen snakeskin double cuff
If there was any brand of accessory that I’d love to be given (a girl can dream, can’t she?), it would be the work of Alexander McQueen. It’s individual, it’s […]
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Treat him to: Tommy Hilfiger Mighty James Jacket
Featured by High and Mighty With the weather getting a little chilly, there’s no time like the present to treat your man to something that’ll keep him warm during the […]
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Chic Shoegasms: Gucci suede platforms
They’re sleek, they’re definitely chic and their Gucci. What more could a girl want? Gucci’s suede platforms are really hitting the spot for the new season. In a luxe grape […]
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Editor’s diary: what I’m wearing to LFW day 5
It’s the last day of London Fashion Week! It seems to have flown by as quickly as it came around – not that I’m complaining. I’ve loved every minute of […]
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RTW Wanderer: Balmain leather Motorcross pants
So autumn’s fetish trend is upon us, and these delicious skinny leather Motocross pants from Balmain will fit in perfectly. What I love about these trousers is their ability to […]
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Editor’s diary: what I’m wearing at LFW day 4
I can’t quite believe it’s day four of fashion week already, though I dare say I’ll be rather glad to get some sleep. It feels cold at 7am this morning, […]
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Handbag Hunter: Yves Saint Laurent signature closure bag
Er, hello little Yves Saint Laurent mini bag and welcome to my imaginary wardrobe. This little number – the Yves Saint Laurent signature closure leather bag – is perfectly on […]
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Editor’s diary: what I’m wearing at LFW day 3
Today is a day of favourites. First on the agenda: one of my favourite designers, Margaret Howell, shortly followed by my favourite show at fashion week, Mulberry, and topped off […]
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Editor’s diary: what I’m wearing at LFW day 2
The awkward thing about getting up at 6am is not knowing what the weather’s like. And so, here I am, just arrived at Somerset house in a jumper and I’m […]
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Editor’s diary: what I’m wearing to LFW day 1
London Fashion Week kicked off this morning on what the weather girl promised to be a gloomy day. Actually, it’s rather hot sunny, and I’m at risk of overheating. Great. […]
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Accessory Adventures: Marni crystal drop clip-on earrings
Adhere to your ears’ style-longing and clip on these eclectic glass crystal drop clip-on earrings from Marni. That’s right. I said ‘clip on’. Now, that may make you think back […]
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Chic Shoegasms: Alexander McQueen wedge ribbon sandal
I’m pretty sure Sarah Burton may have subconsciously consulted me when it came to the design of this wedge – because it’s literally everything I would want in a shoe […]
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Mulberry celebrates 40th birthday in New York!
Mulberry’s in a New York state of mind, and we don’t mean the Jay-Z kind. The iconic British brand is celebrating its 40th birthday this month, and fresh from opening […]
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Glow in the dark denim: do you dare?
Denim can never be praised enough. It’s fashion’s most loved staple, with an evergreen presence and the advantage of being the only item of clothing which looks increasingly beautiful with […]
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RTW Wanderer: Burberry Prorsum cropped wool jacket
If you hadn’t noticed already, it’s time to start making the transition towards the autumn wardrobe you’ve been putting all your time into developing. And that means getting boxy with […]
Read MoreEditor’s picks: The Style Standard
Summer seems to have had its final fling before the month-long fashion processions have barely taken off, and though I’m itching to jump into snug sweaters and bung on the […]
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Editor’s survival kit: London Fashion Week
As New York kicked off the month-long fashion processions last week, so London Fashion Week falls this Friday. We should be prepared, given that it only happens twice a year, […]
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Handbag Hunter: Alexander Wang Robyn Hobo
The Hobo bag was huge this past season, literally as well as stylistically. It was the perfect accessory for festivals and the beach, and as Alexander Wang proves here with […]
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Chic Shoegasms: Gucci suede and patent open-toe booties
Autumn is coming fast upon us, so it’s time to start thinking about one of my favourite subjects: boots. The shoe-boot is, of course, the ultimate turn-to shoe as the […]
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Handbag Hunter: Yves Saint Laurent Sac Neo Double
Consulting my inbuilt fashion radar, it appears that tangerine is still very much the colour of the season. It’s zesty, it’s tangy, and yes, it still makes quite the statement. […]
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