It’s always hard to let go of certain trends, the oversized clutch being a classic example. Who knew a clutch could carry a ton of make up whilst somehow having […]
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Our latest style crush? Jonathan Saunders of course!
Jonathan Saunders is like a fine wine. Yep, that tired old cliche is inescapably apt here. His collections do just keep getting stronger and more striking with age. The riot […]
Read MoreSwashbuckling saucy underwear from Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur design without a doubt the sexiest lingerie around and their latest campaign proves that they still have the edge. The new collection is a bang on trend pirate […]
Read MoreWedding Belles: Bridal Market Week
Remember the fabulous Muriel in Muriel’s Wedding? A pre-svelte Toni Colette portrayed dreamer Muriel who longed to get married and wiled away the days pretending she was, trying on wedding […]
Read MoreElizabeth and James comes to London
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are not only inspiring many with their sense of style, they’re now presenting London with an early Christmas gift in the form of their US based […]
Read MoreGo eco friendly with Oxx
It’s hard to get away from the words eco isn’t it? If David Cameron isn’t ranting about the environment then someone else (probably in The Independent) is. But don’t get me wrong; this […]
Read MoreFlapper dresses: Rouge your knees & do the Charleston
So the party dresses are hitting the shops and it’s time too start thinking about your investment dress for the coming social season. One style that dominated the catwalks and […]
Read MoreConverse see red!
Much like those helpful people at Lee Cooper who auctioned one-off designer collaborations for the benefit of Designers Against Aids and the Red Cross (and those lucky enough to win items of […]
Read MoreThe ultimate Sex and the City shoe
I don’t know about you, but Carrie Bradshaw does tend to annoy me somewhat. Every sentence born out of her keyboard seems to begin with: ‘I couldn’t help but wonder’ […]
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Ferragamo Exclusive! [Purse Blog] Helena Christensen takes to the seas for Agent Provocateur [Fabsugar] Cindy Crawford’s still got her sex appeal! [Fashionista] Chanel Iman launches her own channel on You […]
Read MoreHeidi Klum spoofs Tom Cruise for Guitar Hero ad
Joining Michael Phelps and Kobe Bryant, Heidi Klum takes to the floor in just a white shirt, sexy lingerie and a guitar to mimic Tom Cruise from Risky Business!
Read MoreTrend Alert: Jacquard
At once daring and classic, jacquard, or brocade if you prefer, is the sophisticated girl’s choice for evening wear this winter. There’s something just so very classy about it. No […]
Read MoreMonkeying around with Asli Filinta Istanbul
Developing the taste for fashion in her native Turkey, Asli Filinta moved from Istanbul to the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple to achieve her ultimate fashion dream and create the […]
Read MoreLabel Alert: Neurotica
If you are a closet fan of BBC2’s Dragons Den you might just recognise the work of up and coming label; Neurotica. Since dragon, Peter Jones (showing an unlikely fashion […]
Read MoreForever 21 now ships to the U.K.!
Any lady worth her Louboutins knows a trip to the U.S. is not complete without a visit to the crazily cheap fashion emporium Forever 21.
Read MoreModel.Live Episode 11: Let’s Talk Money
I’m far from an expert when it comes to knowing the ins and outs of the modelling industry. However, the little I did know prior to Model.Live has been supplanted […]
Read MoreTrend Alert: Initial Jewellery
As with many of our favourite fashion trends it all started with Sex and the City and the quirky style of leading lady Carrie Bradshaw.
Read MoreStyle Icon: Lauren Hutton
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have just announced that Lauren Hutton will feature as the face of their upscale fashion collection The Row. She of gap-toothed, tousled hair, golden skin and […]
Read MoreWestfield London: The Grand Opening!
Shopping in a new light. That’s the slogan for Westfield London and it really is shopping in a whole new light…well for Europe that is!
Read MoreModel.Live Episode 10: Patience is a Virtue
So Model.Live decided to do a two-part feature on Paris Fashion Week, but in actuality this episode served as a wrap-up for the entire show season. In news relating to […]
Read MoreLabel alert: Beckerman
Who: The story behind hot American label Beckerman reads a little like the plotline of a sitcom: three hippy-cool sisters pursuing different aspects of fashion design eventually come together to […]
Read MoreThe X-Factor!
I wouldn’t usually advocate taking style tips from 16 year old boys or Ricky Gervais look-a-likes but this time I’m making an exception.
Read MoreSnuggle down with winter knits!
It’s getting to that time of year when I’ve started to pull out my jumpers and sheepskin boots. I stare longingly at my duvet and wish to walk out the […]
Read MoreWearing rubbish has never been such a great idea!
We all like to think we do our best for the environment; cans in one recycling bin, bottles in another, old clothes in – well, actually, I’ll keep the clothes […]
Read MoreThe Rock Tee: Can you pull it off?
The wardrobe staple of celebs such as, Kelly Osborne, Fearne Cotton, Kate Moss and the rest of London’s ‘it’ crowd; the Rock Tee forms the basis of the ‘I haven’t […]
Read MoreDeco elegance from Lara Bohinc
Metal accessories are the way forward this winter. The high street is doing us proud with metal snake chain horse pendant belts to beaten copper bags.
Read MoreM.I.A: singer, artist, style maverick…designer?
I’ve only recently had the pleasure of discovering the mesmerising and multi-talented M.I.A; an artist whose uniquely fusioned and inspired musical style is as arresting as her personal style.
Read MoreThe Cult of Herve Leger
Herve Leger’s body-con ‘bandage dress’ first hit the scene in the 1980s. In an era known for volume – shoulder pads, MC Hammer pants, big hair, puff ball prom […]
Read MoreModel.Live Episode 9: The Breaking Point
As last week’s episode of Model.Live wrapped up, Cato had walked a slew of shows in Milan while Madeline and Austria struggled to even catch a glimpse of a runway. […]
Read MoreBrighten up your winter wardrobe with pink mittens
Depressed by the thought of grey skies, rainy days and slushy streets? Help is at hand with these cute and cosy angora mittens. Reminiscent of the home-spun mittens your granny […]
Read MoreLabel Alert: Alex & Eli
Every once in a while a debut collection comes along which is fresh, original and has that elusive ‘up-and-coming’ feel to it. With this in mind behold the S/S09 collection […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Kate Moss for Topshop Xmas collection on its way
Kate Moss’ latest collection for Topshop hits stores Oct 28th. Will you be buying? [Catwalk Queen] Rebecca Minkoff and The Purse Blog have teamed up for a fabulous “not to […]
Read MoreGothic glamour made easy: Adele Marie
This seasons gothic trend is one of the more difficult to pull off successfully; the noir over-kill must be carefully balanced with the right amount of skin-on-show in order to […]
Read MoreBeautiful clothes at Cath Kidston, who knew?
Think of Cath Kidston and flowery chintz is probably the first thing that comes to mind. She’s rightly famous for lending her signature style of traditional but modern English designs […]
Read MoreChace Crawford does VMAN in true Testino style
There’s nothing like a dose of Gossip Girl to brighten up our week (does anyone else wish Chuck and Blair would just get it together already?!). We’ve oohed and ahhed […]
Read MoreThe curse of the enormous scarf
I have recently invested in an enormous scarf, you know like those ones you see in magazine shoots, which drown the model but nonetheless look incredibly cool. When I say […]
Read MoreJustice At Last: Racy Secret Obsession by Calvin Klein Ad Spotted in New York
A couple months back, a great deal of fuss was made over Eva Mendes’ racy TV ad for Calvin Klein’s Secret Obsession fragrance. The ad went on to be banned […]
Read MoreTrend Alert: Vintage Denim Shorts
You may remember cutting the legs off your high rise jeans in your early teens. You may even remember when that same style of stone-wash denim slacks, a la Joey […]
Read MorePurple Reign!
The Colour Purple: regal, luxurious, jewel toned, and this season’s hottest hue. Prince must be partying like it’s 1999! Purple is everywhere this winter, predominantly on the red carpet as celebrities have swapped their […]
Read MoreUGG I love your shoes, just not your bags!
UGG Australia emerged on the fashion scene in the form of comfortable boots. Originally intended for Australian surfers, UGGs graced the feet of most females as the ideal errand-running shoe […]
Read MoreEdie Bouvier Beale: The tale of the forgotten fashionista
For my instalment this week, I want to tell you a story, it is a story of one of the most unlikely fashion icons who has without intention become a […]
Read MoreThe lovely Day Birger et Mikkelsen
If you like your clothes to be just that little bit different then you need to become acquainted with Day Birger et Mikkelsen. The brainchild of designers, Keld Mikkelsen and […]
Read MoreCredit Crunch Friendly: Orion London
Who: Orion London was officially founded in 2005 but has really begun to establish itself as a fashion favourite this year thanks to glowing press attention and a few famous […]
Read MoreChain reaction: Chanel 2.55
It has been said many a time before by handbag lovers and collectors internationally, and I am not going to hesitate in voicing it once more: I love the Chanel 2.55. There, I […]
Read MoreCute, cool, and quirky. What’s not to love about Zooey Deschanel?
Moonlighting between her acting roles (The Happening, Almost Famous, The Good Girl) and musical projects (She and Him, If All the Stars Were Pretty Babies), Zooey ain’t just a pretty face. […]
Read MoreBefore and after: The birth control case gets a makeover
Some months ago we posted about Nina Garcia’s design contest with Step Up Women’s Network, and Bayer HealthCare to give the birth control case a makeover. We can reveal that […]
Read MoreRei Kawakubo takes on the masses at H&M
What: Comme des Garcons for H&M is set to be released worldwide on November 13th and with less than one month to go we can barely contain our excitement.
Read MoreLindsay Lohan on her line of leggings. (Yes, they’re still selling)
“I love to wear leggings, so it should come as no surprise that my first venture into the world of fashion design is with leggings! [Source]
Read MoreThe Gareth Pugh Aesthetic: Can you handle it?
Is Gareth Pugh’s SS09 collection already up for public bidding? Well technically no—if it was we’d have clued you in on the juicy tidbit but glimpses of Pugh’s eldritch meets […]
Read MoreLove it or hate it: the crop top strikes again!
Immersing myself in the return of early 90s trends and celebrating with a few episodes of Saved by the Bell, I slowly began to realise that one of the true fashion horrors […]
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