On Friday, for the first time, I ventured to Birmingham’s NEC to attend Clothes Show Live , “the world’s largest fashion and beauty event. I loved the Clothes Show growing […]
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Cummberbunds for women. Wrong or so right?
They’re as common as Christmas lights this season but the jury is still out for me on whether cummerbunds for women are brilliant or just plain wrong. There’s beaded flapper-esque […]
Read MoreMadonna strikes a pose for Louis Vuitton!
Say what you will about Madonna, but if I’m this flexible at 50 I’ll be a very happy bunny indeed! The image above in which Madonna defies all our assumptions […]
Read MoreFashion GPS: Revolutionizing the sample system!
Ever wondered how the countless loans of designer clothes featured within fashion editorials make it back to the designer in one piece? Well, sometimes it never does. With this in […]
Read MoreDistill Magazine: Fashionable Launch of it’s Second Issue
With journalist, author, commentator, presenter, professor and all-round fashion maverick, Colin McDowell, at the helm of this bi-monthly compilation of industry work, a party in favour of
Read MoreEpisode 13: “The Top Model That We Know She Is
Of the three girls IMG eyed for the entire Model.Live series, Cato emerged as the golden child, walking an amazing 37 shows across the entire show season. Campaign season is […]
Read MoreStyle in the City: Give Yourself A Christmas Treat!
Wondering what to get your best friend for Christmas? Or just simply in need of a good excuse to pamper yourself, celebrity spot and swot up on the latest style […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Lagerfeld Pays Tribute to Coco Chanel
PopSugar] Alexander McQueen Skull Clutch [The Purse Blog] Peaches Geldof Made an Entire Magazine! [The Cut] Thierry Mugler to design for Beyonce [Elle UK] Alexa Chung for New Look? [Handbag]
Read MoreCatherine Weitzman jewellery: Made to be fallen in love with
Ever wanted to wear twigs for bracelets or to wear a cluster of autumn leaves around your neck? Not particularly? The thought hadn’t crossed my mind either until I saw […]
Read MoreEpisode 12: Big Fish, Little Pond
Back from suspension (don’t quote me) after exhibiting some rather slipshod behaviour in London, Austria’s mother agent, Socrates McKinney, delivers a vindicating performance as he narrates much of the episode. […]
Read MoreMarc Jacobs bares (nearly) all for Harpers Bazaar
If we could have 5 personalities alive or dead round for dinner one of them would surely be Marc Jacobs. Doesn’t he seem like he’d be so much fun? Shot […]
Read MoreThe Fashion Confidential Four Day Sale Extravaganza!
Psst…our friends over at Fashion Confidential are hosting a fab 4 day designer accessories sample sale this week! Get up to 60% off top luxury brands including Balmain, Bottega Veneta, […]
Read MorePartying in Style with Roisin Murphy
Hosted by two of the coolest cats in the styling business, Kabir and Leo Belicha, Roisin Murphy’s end of tour party boasted a celeb-packed guest list like no other.
Read MoreGet early access to the designer London Secret Sample Sale
Hold on to your scarves and mittens. Yes, it’s another designer sample sale and just in time for Christmas too. The London Accessory Sale take place conjointly at Chelsea Old […]
Read MoreFeathers. A flight of fancy!
There are certain items, which are so girly, so feminine and impractical that you can’t help but love them. This is true of feathers, they are a frivolous embellishment, they […]
Read MoreAn affordable Mulberry Bayswater! I kid you not.
Do you remember the queues, the elbow barging, the foot stamping? Well last year we saw Gap launch a Mulberry Roxanne bag for World AIDS Day, and this year we […]
Read MoreDesigner alert: Antje Ceczy
Jewellery designer Antje Ceczy’s c.v reads like a who’s who of fashion, with Christian Lacroix, Chanel, Nina Ricci and Karl Lagerfeld amongst her impressive list of clients and colleagues. Now, […]
Read MoreThings I Wish My Mother Had Told Me!
There are certain “fashion and style problems that can be challenging to solve. For example, how to dress if you have a big chest, how to choose the best scent […]
Read MoreMy favourite fashion puzzle: Jigsaw
Jigsaw, the fashion store with the kooky windows and magnificent changing rooms. It’s one of those stores you probably often walk past, have a quick peek through the windows but […]
Read MoreTJ Maxx: The World of Off-Price Retailing…
Last week Monday, TJ Maxx put up thirteen reputable bloggers for a daylong event at their Farmingdale, MA (near Boston) offices to demystify the world of off-price retail. No magazine […]
Read MoreMatthew Williamson boogies at Boujis!
Matthew Williamson has lots to celebrate! Fresh from the announcement of his collection with H&M, Williamson was spotted at London hot spot private members club’ sixth birthday party. Other partygoers […]
Read MoreBlake Lively’s W Cover
Clad in red with the star-spangled banner as her sole accessory, Blake Lively is the ultimate American Girl on this month’s W cover. A devout follower of Lively’s show Gossip […]
Read MoreSneak peek at Alexander McQueen for Target
After hearing the news that Matthew Williamson will be designing a line for H&M, we’re quite sad that McQueen didn’t decide to collaborate at some point with the Swedish retailer […]
Read MoreLabel Alert: Built by Wendy
Built by Wendy is the brainchild of designer Wendy Mullin. Founded in 1991, the label began life as a collection of hand-sewn guitar straps in fabrics as diverse as tweed […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Katie Holmes for Miu Miu
Katie Holmes to model for Miu Miu. [Fabsugar] Are fashion magazines living in a bubble? [The Guardian] Introducing Proenza Schouler bags. [The Purse Blog] Peaches Geldof for PPQ available online. […]
Read MoreBeyonce and her amazing fringed diva shades!
We’ve dated statement bags, we’re currently flirting with statement shoes and now it appears we’re going to have a full on relationship with statement shades. You know, statement shades….outrageous sunglasses […]
Read MoreAnd another sale. This time up to 70% off Helmut Lang & Edun
Take a break, grab a coffee and log on to Gilt.com for some incredible bargains (up to 70% off) from Helmut Lang and Edun! It is a member’s only affair, […]
Read MoreLive snake massage? No thanks!
These days we’re not at a loss of weird and wonderful beauty crazes to poke fun at. The latest? A live snake massage. Yes, you read correctly and yes we […]
Read MoreGet up to 50% off Chloe, Fendi and more: Net-a-Porter sale extravaganza!
For our lucky readers across the pond, the folks over at net-a-porter are going on a major sale extravaganza with up to 50% off from top designers including Chloe, Fendi, […]
Read MoreRetro Rehab: Vintage clothing gems in Manchester
Stylish vintage treasures are hard to find, that’s why we love them. But you know what it’s like….you go into a vintage store and trawl through rails and rails of […]
Read MoreLabel Alert: Leblas Fine Jewellery
One to watch in the world of jewellery design; up and coming label Leblas tick all the right boxes. The beautiful designs by Spanish-born designer Arabel Lebrusan strike that impeccable […]
Read MoreFashion gets festive!
You love fashion and it’s now the time of year to start thinking about your Christmas card lists. Well this year you can combine the Christmas spirit with the ghost […]
Read MoreModel Alert: Mohamed Junior
Last week we found a way to get over our recession blues. We caught up with hot male model Mohamed Junior and unashamedly overdosed on eye-candy…. six foot two inches […]
Read MoreMake a statement with Bex Rox!
It was impossible to miss one of this season’s trends all over the catwalks; yes I’m talking about the statement necklace! Dries Van Noten, Cavalli and Amarni amongst others all […]
Read MoreLove Your Style: Zoe Saldana
Actress and model Zoe Saldana has become a permanent fixture on best dressed lists thanks to her sophisticated style.
Read MoreMarshalls, now selling designer brands for less
We all know and love discount retailer Marshalls for its ability to supply us with our favourite brands for criminally cheap prices. Now, Marshalls has undergone a transformation with the […]
Read MoreThe season of sequins!
I’ve suddenly come over all festive. I cannot seem to get Mariah Carey’s ‘All I want for Christmas’ out of my head, I’ve recently found myself munching on mince pies, and […]
Read MoreSo fresh and so clean: The little white dress!
Ok, so it’s not the most obvious winter choice – especially in this not-so-lovely weather, but the little white dress will brighten any room and will certainly make one stand […]
Read MoreSpring 2009: Key trends we love!
Fast forward four months and visualise yourself heading off to the office in your underwear, strutting your stuff as a space invader, or working the Miami Vice look. Not such […]
Read MoreLabel Alert: A│wear
Definitely another one to add to your online favourites; established Irish label; A│wear has launched its own
Read MoreStyle surprise of the week goes to Beyonce and her scary metal glove
Critics seem to be split on the new material from Beyonce. But then the concept album ‘I am … Sasha Fierce’, is a pretty bold move. Creating and naming a […]
Read MoreWardrobe staple:The Bodycon corset
In this climate of accounting for every penny and mending and make do, clothes purchases have to be that little bit more considered. So, if you only invest in one […]
Read MoreForget music, reality stars are getting into male grooming
Earlier this week we put our laptops down and made our way to Eve Club for the launch party of Getlippy’s new site. Stuart Pilkington and Dale Howard (hunks of […]
Read MoreH&M Comme des Garçons in stores tomorrow
It’s nearly time! Tomorrow, here to view the complete collection.
Read MoreGet 20% off at mywardrobe.com!
On the hunt for a party dress? Head on over to www.my-wardrobe.com for a bargain or two. Our favourite online retailer is offering an exclusive 20% discount off top designer […]
Read MoreBeyonce in Gareth Pugh. Who would have thought?
Style icon… Beyonce…the two words are rarely (if ever) uttered in the same sentence. Is that about to change? Since the un-official announcement of her marriage to Jay-Z and the […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Headbands, Daisy Lowe and Peaches Geldof
Are you over hippie headbands? [Fabsugar] Clutch and mirror – Celestina cracked mirror clutch [Purse Blog] Daisy Lowe is the new face of Marc Jacobs [Marie Claire] 50 ways to […]
Read MoreEmbellish your outfit with insects
Miu Miu started the trend; Roberto Cavalli continued it and now the high street have adopted it as their own. I am of course talking about insects.
Read MoreLabel Alert: Lowie
One of my favourite things about winter is the expansive choice of cute accessories; hats, scarves, mittens, ear muffs… the list goes on. Now winter has well and truly arrived […]
Read MoreFinally! Giles Deacon pulls it off at New Look
Giles Deacon’s Gold by Giles for New Look, has failed to impress us. But after a slightly left-field and in many ways un-wearable debut the range started to find its […]
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