£6560 ($11,410) for a jacket? That’s how much Balmain’s (Michael Jackson inspired) crystal “IT jacket of the year will set you back. It is a beautiful jacket. But, I think […]
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Grunge alert: Sass & Bide Destroyed Starting Something Boyfriend Jean
Distressed denim is back. And it is back with a vengeance. Stay ahead of the fashion pack this spring, team your toweringly high platform stilettos with a faded fitted denim […]
Read MoreBeauty road test: Laura Mercier Lip Glace
There are certain things we’ll always love about lip gloss, – you know, the sheer colour and the glossy finish. But there are a couple of things we can’t stand […]
Read MoreBeauty road test: TIGI Bed Head Treat me right-Hair mask
Description: It claims to stimulate and condition hair, leaving hair full, shiny and healthier. Which is of course exactly what a hair mask should do. £14.20 for 200ml Application: After […]
Read MoreHot swimwear trends for summer 09!
Thoughts of sunshine and escaping to somewhere hot this summer do two things to a British girl. One, they keep us going and make life at work in the lead […]
Read MoreHouse of Holland Anna Piaggi print t-shirt
Inject a bit of humour and fun into your wardrobe, with Henry Holland’s latest muse – Italian Vogue’s legendary Anna Piaggi. Of course we all remember the ‘I’ll show you […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: YSL vs Topshop’s caged footwear
A little while ago, we wrote about Stefano Pilati’s caged boot, something that seems to separate the opinion of shoe lovers everywhere. Back then, I wasn’t so sure. Now? I’m sold. Just not to […]
Read MoreLulu Guinness SS09 collection
Oh I do like to be beside the seaside! That’s the sentiment behind the new collection from Lulu Guinness, which combines practicality with playful – a theme typically associated with the Lulu Guinness brand. […]
Read MorePsst….Olivia Rubin diffusion range at ASOS now!
Who: Not heard of Olivia Rubin before? Well you’ve probably already seen a number of Rubin’s, a graduate in fashion print from London’s Central St Martins, creations without knowing it. […]
Read MoreForget Wayfarers. Ray Ban’s Clubmasters are the shades of the season!
Over recent years, Ray-Ban sunglasses have made a massive comeback. First we went all ‘Maverick’ with the Aviators; then came our Blues Brothers/Risky Business moment as we paraded around in our Wayfarers; […]
Read MoreWondrous Wang strapless tube dress
He’s the much talked about designer of the moment. All the fashionable folk own at least one of his pieces in their wardrobe. Yes, we can only be talking about […]
Read MoreWatch Carine Roitfeld revealed!
I can’t put my finger on it, but there is something missing in the Roitfeld documentary. It’s not “brilliant viewing.” It’s good, but not brilliant and the interviews seem a […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Alexa Chung, Naomi Campbell, Valentino and more
Alexa Chung pictures for New Look revealed! [The Last Emperor. First stop? Oprah. Second? Martha Stewart. [Jezebel, The Cut] So we know Kate’s doing something for YSL, we’re just not […]
Read MoreFashion Week. It’s a wrap folks!
As usual, we’re suffering from bouts of fashion week withdrawal. So we thought we’d share this video with you which pretty much takes a look at some of the top […]
Read MoreMiH: The not so new cult jeans
MiH Jeans really do wear their heart on their, er, legs. You can spot their classic British tailoring a mile off. Maybe it’s the crisp pleats and tucks, or the […]
Read MoreSmythe double breasted blazer: Can you find a blazer more perfect than this?
One of the most easily covetable trends this season, is of course the preppy, traditional look. Achieved at ease with this versatile double breasted blazer from Smythe. What outfit wouldn’t […]
Read MoreThe big chill. Rising hemlines for AW09
The sun is finally shining (well, sort of) and it’s time to start thinking about our spring/summer wardrobes. Right? Well to be honest, after all the excitement of Fashion Week, […]
Read MoreSweet sundae shades for spring?
Finally it’s happening. Daffodils are blooming and crocuses are popping out and today it’s even sunny! Yes, Spring is finally edging its way in and with it comes the wardrobe […]
Read MoreChanel fuses function and fashion to create the IT bag
Is this the bag to conquer all bags? Fresh from the Chanel AW09 catwalk this transparent case bag has the beautiful trappings of the iconic quilted Chanel bag with the […]
Read MoreModel watch: Tosin Akeredolu
Based in both London and Cape Town, model Tosin Akeredolu has been on our radar for a while. With a gazelle like figure, it’s no surprise that her modelling c.v […]
Read MoreGet up to 90% off Valentino!
There’s no time like the present to snap up designer pieces at a fraction of the price and if you’re anything like us then you’re saving your pennies to let […]
Read MoreSteep vs. Cheap: Miu Miu or Topshop?
At the risk of sounding like a character from Scooby Doo… yikes! Would you look at this sparkly little number from Topshop? It seems our favourite high street store has taken […]
Read MoreReviews: Valentino The Last Emperor
I was enthralled by Lagerfeld Confidential, touched by the two Yves Saint Laurent documentaries, and can barely contain my curiosity as to the upcoming R.J. Cutler documentary The September Issue […]
Read MoreKiller-heel watch: Warning may induce foot pain!
It’s no secret that we have an unhealthy obsession with shoes here at My Fashion Life, and this has been a great week for fantasizing over footwear. While gulping down […]
Read MoreOnline shoe store Shudoo is on hand to add some zest into your wardrobe
Don’t know how to revive the dull, gloomy shades which sufficed you through the cold months? Here’s a hint, bright colours are the key. During this tough transitional spring period […]
Read MoreGet up to 70% off Marc by Marc Jacobs and Catherine Malandrino
So we were going to tell you to head on over to Gilt.com for the Marc By Marc Jacobs accessories sale but all the good stuff is nearly sold out! […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Dolce & Gabbana AW09
What a star studded event, you can always rely on the Dolce & Gabbana boys for drama and they delivered both on and off the runway. It was the most […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Marni AW09
What can you not live without? Well it has to be a pair of yeti gloves. And thanks to Consuelo Castiglioni for Marni you will be lusting over a pair […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Prada AW09
Miuccia Prada is the designer everyone looks to each Fashion Week because you know what she sends down the catwalk will be reproduced a million times the following season. She […]
Read MoreAzzaro pops up with a party
The tents are down, the fashion pack have moved on to Milan, Kanye West has left the building and sanity has returned to South Kensington. London Fashion Week was a […]
Read MorePPQ is all about being chic!
Grab a coffee, munch on a cookie, take a break and watch Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker of PPQ discuss their latest collection! More videos like this on
Read MoreGet up to 70% off Zac Posen!
Head on over to Gilt.com tomorrow for huge discounts off Zac Posen! We have it on good authority that there will be some fabulous dresses on offer. Other brands also […]
Read MoreDiamonds are a girl’s best friend! Just ask the Oscar ladies
If we’re not covering London Fashion Week, we’re busy dealing with the Oscars. To those of you who have emailed in asking our thoughts on the many celebs we didn’t […]
Read MoreLimited Edition: People Tree charm bracelet
Established in 1991, People Tree is the leading brand in fair-trade fashion and has recently expanded with the launch of People Tree Foundation – an independent charity. Creating training and work opportunities in developing countries, promoting organic […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Christopher Kane AW09
For the Spring/Summer 09 shows, I appeared to be one of the only people who wasn’t in awe of Kane’s offering. Yes I love those acid brights, and I am […]
Read MoreCharitable fashion: Paul Smith and War Child
Remember when Paul Smith showed us he had a sense of humour with the release of his Credit Crunch tote? Well now it seems Smith is showing us a softer side, […]
Read MoreForget comfort food and indulge in comfort clothing
The experts say that January is the most depressing month of the year, but we beg to differ – this February is cold, grey and seems like it will never […]
Read MoreTodd Lynn celebrates with party at Bureau club!
What: Todd Lynn after-party Where: Bureau Club, Soho Why: Fashionista’s flocked to celebrate Lynn’s AW09 collection at London Fashion Week with Moutard Champagne and DQ Vodka! Guests included The Howling […]
Read MoreThe Qasimi After-Party: Nothing to report!
What: Qasimi after-party Where: The Cuckoo Club Why: Sadly I can’t tell you why you should have been at the Qasimi after-party because despite having an invitation, my friends and […]
Read MoreJustin Timberlake and Anna Wintour, best friends forever?
In more NY fashion week news, last week, Justin Timberlake was spotted backstage in the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge, after the
Read MoreTwittering and liveblogging the Oscars. Join us!
Yes, it’s true we’re drinking an unhealthy amount of coffee and live twittering the Oscars whilst frantically posting at the same time. Join us
Read MoreWatch this face: Georgia May Jagger!
Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall’s youngest daughter is the second of their off-spring to follow her mother’s footsteps into modelling. With a pout to rival her sister Elizabeth and a […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Central St. Martins AW09
This is one of the shows that fashion lovelies flock to see. This show is almost a game, as each member of the audience sits backs and attempts to spot […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Noir/Bllack Noir AW09
This was ethical fashion’s time to say, “hey, look, we can be super slick, super sexy, and super fashionable to. And they did show the world that ethical fashion doesn’t […]
Read MoreGet 90% off Badgley Mischka Platinum at Gilt.com now!
Black is a popular colour for AW09 here at NY fashion week. So, I guess it can do no harm to invest in another LBD. Check out Gilt.com for some […]
Read MoreBeauty road test: Kerastase Noctogenist Serum Nuit
Everyone‘s heard of night creams; lotions and potions applied overnight designed to leave skin feeing rejuvenated and replenished the morning after. Well, now there are overnight treatments for your hair […]
Read MoreHilary Alexander on Chris Brown: He’s a beast!
So we guess everyone has an opinion about Rihanna gate. Hilary Alexander (of the Telegraph) kindly posed for My Fashion Life and asked what we were reading. At which point […]
Read MoreBeauty road test: Dr Andrew conditioning lip balm with turmeric
With the practically-artic conditions we are facing at the moment rendering our poor lips dry, rough, chapped and in desperate need of some T.L.C there seemed no better time to […]
Read MoreGiorgio Armani enters the blogosphere
Well what do you know, Giorgio Armani is now a blogger! I’m not sure if he intends to be humorous but he had me in stitches. Oh to be Armani….apparently […]
Read MoreBarbie hearts VAZA!
Don’t worry, Ken hasn’t been upgraded, but our favourite doll has taken a shine to the accessories brand VAZA. Yesterday we reported on the wonder that was the VAZA.
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