I have a confession, it may shock you, it may even disgust you, but I am afraid it is true. I love animal prints. Yes, I know, but it’s true, […]
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Trend Alert! Metallic Moccasins
Metallic bags, clothes and make-up are definitely this season’s new fix. As well as this shiny new trend, the 70’s are relived with a fascination of fringe and the moccasin […]
Read MoreGet your shop on at Pixie Market
There’s nothing like a spot of internet shopping; all the pleasures of a spree from the comfort of your own home. However as a big fan of an online splurge […]
Read MoreMarmalade sandwiches, so in vogue!
Every so often there is a trend that takes you straight back to your childhood. It gives you that warm fuzzy sense of nostalgia, whether its flat patent pumps with […]
Read MoreHelpless Romantic is affordable kitsch jewellery heaven
If you love the fun-filled accessories of Tatty Divine, but can’t quite justify the price tag , in the words of my mother “ooh they are expensive for a bit […]
Read MoreBerardi’s heel-less boots: To heel or not to heel?
That is the question. Well, maybe only for those of us that get the option of receiving a special order package from Antoni Berardi.Enter: the Beckhams. As long time fashion friend […]
Read MoreModel.Live Episode 8: Castings are like guys, maybe they’ll call, maybe they won’t.
There is a healthy buzz about Milan Fashion Week that renders it unparallel to any other city. The myriad of designers billed to show at Milan know it, the swarming […]
Read MoreBritish Style Genius: Anna Wintour on Galliano
If you haven’t heard, British Style Genius on BBC2 is the show to watch. We were lucky enough to receive a copy of the first episode before it aired on […]
Read MoreThe recent sleuth of fashion weeks have revealed an unlikely new style icon: the clown
It all began with the SS08 collections. Viktor and Rolf’s characters lit up the Paris SS08 catwalk, once again putting theatrical fashion back in the spotlight. Also interpreted by design […]
Read MoreModel.Live Episode 7: “The Big Smoke Casts Shrouds of Doubt on London Fashion Week
If you’ve been glued in to Model.Live since its premier episode, we’re sure there’s been a subtle growth of attachment towards Austria, Madeline, and Cato. As you all know, I […]
Read MoreAntoni & Alison: Cleverly kooky or catastrophically kitsch?
Every year the Antoni & Alison slot is always filled with something that little bit different. Last year, lucky show-goers were invited to watch Nicole Kidman present the new collection […]
Read MoreMarc Jacobs Velvet-Trimmed Pumps: Dress-Up Shoes
A part of being a little girl is playing dress-up in your mum’s clothing. My favourite part of dress-up? Putting on my mum’s heels and stomping around the tile floor […]
Read MoreLove Your Style: Roisin Murphy
Known for her outlandish stage outfits, Roisin Murphy has been compared to Gwen Stefani and Kylie musically but is like none other when it comes to her personal style.
Read MoreHow to Wear Coloured Mascara
Like leggings, ra-ra skirts, cone bra tops and corsets before it, another style moment from the eighties is making itself felt again. Umm humm coloured mascara is back, with new […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Lusting after Burberry!
We still have a thing for metallic bags especially this creation by Burberry. This metallic leather shoulder bag is blinding…we know, but the beauty is in the detail. [Purse […]
Read MoreThe Doc is back in town!
It all began with Take That, closely followed by Gladiators and 90210. The 90s revival is in full swing in 2008 and I am loving every nostalgic minute of it.
Read MoreHow to wear: Topshop’s Preen influenced sequin dress
Some dresses are made to be fallen in love with. This Topshop number is one of them. I’m smitten. Covered in bows, navy blue sequins and with a black tulle […]
Read MoreNo need for a flashlight. Chanel’s light bulb heel can do the job!
Shoes have been stealing the spotlight for a while but now they’re literally lighting up the runway. These goat skin sandals equipped with a light bulb heel made their debut […]
Read MoreHats off: Helene Berman
As winter steadily approaches a good hat can easily become ones best friend; great for keeping you cosy on those bleak wintry days as well as providing a convenient disguise […]
Read MoreDita Von Teese and Wonderbra: A Match Made in Heaven
I’ve been biting my nails in excitement ever since Wonderbra, the lingerie brand responsible for giving many of us our first cleavages, announced that they were to team up with […]
Read MoreLove Your Style: Angelina Jolie Looks Stunning in Atelier Versace
Ahh the little black dress; woman’s best friend. I have at least three LBD’s in my wardrobe that I’ve come to rely on and each serves a different purpose.
Read MoreGrab a Designer Bag at Celebrity Handbag Auction
How many bags do you own? Apparently one in ten women in the UK own up to 20 bags and 28% of women would rather have a new designer handbag […]
Read MoreCelebrate British Fashion with British Style Genius!
Not to be missed (if you’re in the UK). British Style Genius, a five part documentary about British Fashion and Style, hits BBC2 next Tuesday and we already know we’re […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Viktor and Rolf Go Virtual
There is the possibility that fashion week may cease to exist. Instead show season could be nothing more than a series of catwalk presentations streamed via the internet and the […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Kate Moss The Movie?
Could a movie about the Primrose Hill gang aka Kate Moss and her posse be in the works? [Daily Mail] Its Breast Cancer Awareness month. Check out all the ways […]
Read MoreBalenciaga Lights Up the Catwalk at Paris Fashion Week
The show I look forward to the most during Paris Fashion week? Without a shadow of a doubt it’s got to be Balenciaga. Nicholas Ghesquière single-handedly breathed new life into […]
Read MoreAnimal Prints Assume Cross Seasonal Appeal
When the weather gets slightly warm and the sun begins to poke its head beyond those cumulus clouds, certain trends begin to shuttle in and out of your wardrobe, with […]
Read MoreReturn of the Mac!
Until recently, I’d always associated mac’s with flashers and grannies. Why? I’m not entirely sure. Stereotypes aside, I’ve never actually been flashed, and my grandmother is unusually stylish for her age. My […]
Read MoreThink Pink: Reiss Vivien Buckle Belt
Thank God scientists have now found a cure for seasonal affective disorder. Ok, I’m exaggerating a little, but this season’s hoard of magenta coloured accessories< is working wonders when it […]
Read MoreDesigner Alert: Disaya
Now London Fashion Week is over and we have stopped fantasising over the unobtainable delights of Westwood, Macdonald, Luella…I could go on, its time to become reacquainted with the delights […]
Read MoreLinks of London: Anthology Collection
Links of London, one of the leading jewellery brands in the UK, have launched a new A/Wo8 collection for us to gawp at. The Anthology collection, which is said to […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Gareth Pugh Makes a Powerful Debut
So we’re now on the last leg of fashion month and the fash pack are in Paris. Pugh kicked off the week on Saturday with his debut in Paris and […]
Read MoreGucci: Rule of the Boots
We all listened when we heard Nancy Sinatra proclaim that ‘these boots are made for walking’, but that does not mean to say that we are going to be wearing any […]
Read MoreBurlesque Beauty: Wheels and Dollbaby
The burlesque-inspired look made popular by our fave style icon Dita Von Teese is super-sexy and feminine, in short a desirable trend for any girls out there who love a […]
Read MoreRoksanda Ilincic: Drab not fab at Fashion Week
Wind back the clock precisely one year and Roksanda Ilincic was showing off her sassy spring summer 08 collection. It was savvy, it was feminine and it had guts. A […]
Read MoreRecession Friendly: Gilt.com
Credit crunch, credit crunch, arrggh! We can’t run and we can’t hide from those dreaded two words. So we have to find fantastic and ingenious ways to save money. All […]
Read MoreCostume Drama. The Duchess
Has anyone watched The Duchess yet? Along with Brideshead revisited, The Duchess is one period drama that has us excited for one reason and one reason only, the costumes. The […]
Read MoreThe Queen, the New Kate Moss?
Between the lace, the cocoons and those sheepskins you might think you’ve exhausted all the trends, but never fear there’s another trend for you to dabble in! I am of […]
Read MoreIt’s the Return of the Hairband
Previously spotted on the shiny heads of schoolgirls only, the faithful covered headband has made a fully-fledged comeback. Thanks in part to Blair Waldorf and co. the fashion world has […]
Read MoreWinter Style: Shiny Nylon Jacket By Moncler
The nights are drawing in and the days are getting colder, yes ladies it’s time to start pulling your winter wardrobe forward from the recesses of the cupboard. Personally I’ve […]
Read MoreSkinny Jeans Get a Makeover
It is with much regret that I feel I should be waving goodbye to the skinny jean this autumn. Admittedly, I could not wait to purchase my dark-wash kick-flares this […]
Read MoreGet America Ferrera’s Emmy Look!
One starlet that stood out for us at this year’s Emmy’s was America Ferrera. Her make-up was flawless, her lipstick gorgeous, and she looked radiant to say the least. Now […]
Read MoreLimited Edition YSL: The New Black
Black is back. Despite being articulated across the A/Wo8 catwalks in Prada lace, razor, Mqueen tailoring and Givency leather, the black theme at Yves Saint Laurent was not only portrayed […]
Read MoreLuxe Essentials: Body Butter
There is nothing more satisfying in the brisk autumn months than a quality body butter. Skin tends to get dry and cracked and it’s important to keep your skin hydrated […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: The Round-Up
The Trends: Stepford Wives , Ladylike glamour with a sexy edge, think form fitting dresses and pencil skirts. Playschool , A childish trend to embrace the sun, think primary colours, […]
Read MoreGod Save McQueen
Britannia fashion is something that is appearing more and more this season, and Alexander McQueen is, as usual, one of the
Read MoreSkirts Are The New Dresses.
According to the Observer newspaper, dresses are out and skirts are in. Fact. Skirts dominated the Spring Summer runways in New York with designers like Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Saunders […]
Read MoreThe Gilet: Do You Dare to Wear?
The 70s invasion has continued to dominate the catwalks. We’ve seen flares, stars and stripes, graphic t-shirts not to mention those lumberjack shirts and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a […]
Read MoreMischa Barton Bag: Accidentally Tried and Tested
Here at My Fashion Life, we have (more than once) expressed our dismay towards celebrity fashion labels. In fact, one OC related launch in particular drew a bitter response little […]
Read MoreNew Designer: Go glam with CC Skye
Combining old fashioned glamour with a fashion forward edge LA Jewellery designer, CC Skye boasts an impressive celebrity following, with style icons such as Nicole Richie, Cameron Diaz and Hilary […]
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