A French label always gets us excited: Gallic charm; insouciance in the way the clothes carry themselves, and above all, that just-arrived-from-Paree feeling we get every time we slip into […]
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Alice Temperley talks us through her latest collection for John Lewis- Somerset by Alice Temperley
When the invitation to preview the Somerset by Alice Temperley collection came to my door last week (yes that is cider from Alice’s farm in Somerset – is that not […]
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Shoe on trial: ECCO Sculptured 65 Low Cut Lace Boot
Ever heard the words ‘comfortable’ and ‘heels’ in once sentence? Yep, we thought not! Allow us to introduce Sculptured 65, the new range of comfy shoes from go-to label for sensible and […]
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Midweek Moodboard: Layered frills
Rachel Weisz, i.e. Marie Claire UK’s September issue cover girl, sure knows how to work a red carpet. She kind of has to if she’s going to look good on […]
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Autumn/Winter 2012 review – Façonnable womenswear
Promising a ‘sensual and functional’ womenswear line-up for autumn/winter 2012, French brand Façonnable have offered just that: pieces with allure and a sense of wearability, that’ll see you through the […]
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Autumn/Winter 2012 review – Massimo Dutti womenswear
Ah, the delicious Fall 2012 campaigns are here, and we’re pretty sure fashion bodies are busy poring over lookbooks stacked high on their desks right now! The Massimo Dutti Autumn/Winter 2012 collection was perfectly […]
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How to Be Colour Confident on Holiday and in Life!
[noskim] It is the night before your holiday and your bedroom looks like a tornado ran through it with dresses, tops and shoes scattered on the floor, bed and wardrobe. […]
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Get Emma Stone’s simple jeans-and-tee look
Trust Emma Stone to rock the casual “jeans and a white tee” combo with this much ease! We all know that the power to a bold look is all in […]
Read MoreFresher fashion for autumn
It happens every year. A new group of freshers head off to their various universities with their heads full of ideas and a plan to budget their loan – but […]
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Buy of the week – Markus Lupfer Wolf Print Jumper
Can’t quite stretch to the hefty £500+ price tag of Balenciaga’s autumn/winter 2012 iconic dog sweater? Don’t despair, because we’ve tracked down a pocket-friendlier version that’ll ensure your canine-inspired fashion […]
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Lust List – 3 Party jumpsuits to suit all budgets
Ah, the sartorially nifty jumpsuit! It work wonders to transform you into a mean, lean, style machine with never-ending legs, (if styled with uber-high heels), and is the perfect party […]
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7 handbags to invest in for the new season
A new season calls for a fresh investment. No scrimping, only splashing out! But we’re not talking about frittering away your hard earned pounds, of course! A handbag that will […]
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Midweek Moodboard: Coveting collars!
Collars – whether they’ve been attached to stunning garments or are standalone pieces – have been hot property for a while now, but Kasia Smutniak has given us a brand […]
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Hot-to-trot new season boots to snap up right now!
Pretty soon, it will be time to pull out those trusty boots from storage, and slip into them to seek refuge from potential frostbite to your toes! Yes, ladies, it […]
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3 ways to style the blazer
The blazer: a trusty wardrobe dweller and, probably the upper-body sibling of jeans – only because you wear it so much – is the in-between alterative to sweating it out […]
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7 sky high heels we’re crushin’ on!
Fed up with flats, and in need of a little heel-spiration? Take a swiping look at our sky high heel crush edit for an instant shoe-induced high! Go-to online store for hothouse accessories and […]
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Spotlight on…Jane Gowans Jewellery
We love discovering hidden gems when it comes to the world of fashion design, and jewellery designer Jane Gowans is no exception. Graduated from Universityof Dundee in 2009 with a […]
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Shop ‘forever pieces’ with our trans-seasonal style edit
Seasonal fashion trends, a bit like a bad boyfriend, have a limited shelf life. On-the-whim, trend-led purchases fast become oh-so-last-season, and then comes the guilt of splurging on said item without thinking […]
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Get Hilary Duff’s colourful structured daytime look
We won’t beat around the bush… we love Hilary Duff! We loved her back in the Disney/Lizzie McGuire days (don’t pretend you didn’t watch it!) and we love her in […]
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Buy of the Week – Tweed Peplum Jacket by Theory
Perfect tailoring? Check. Tweed? Check. Peplum? Check! Check! Check! Hitting all the trend notes in one stylish swipe, this week’s Buy of the Week – Tweed Peplum Jacket by Theory- […]
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10 clutch bags worth getting your hands on!
After a chic clutch bag that isn’t only meant for accompanying your outfit on drunken nights out? Then look no further than our edit of must-have clutch bags to get your […]
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8 new season statement knits to slip into!
You’re probably wondering why we keep on going on about winter style in August, but the one thing we do love about the end of summer is that we can […]
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What to pack for a British beach break?
Got a humble British beach break lined up, and having packing issues? Well, we can’t blame you really, thanks to the schizophrenic weather Great Britain has been (permanently) blessed with. […]
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Get Gwen Stefani’s edgy off duty look!
As Gwen Stefani for Harper’s Bazaar US was one of our favourite September issues this year (click here to see why!), our girl crush on the blonde No Doubt singer […]
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The Fash-off! Jennifer Lopez vs. Kelly Brook
Jennifer Lopez and Kelly Brook; two ladies from opposite sides of the pond, but both famed for making heads turn with displays of their, erm, generous derrieres and a penchant for […]
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Work Friendly Fashion Tips
Whether you’re dressing for a job interview or your weekly Monday morning meeting with your staff, dressing the right way is crucial to making the right impression. Do you dress […]
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Midweek Moodboard: Bold purples and plums
While Fifty Shades of Grey continues to take over the literary world, there are more than a few shades of purple that have the fashion world buzzing too. Deep violets, like […]
Read MoreBest Sunglasses for Middle Aged Men
Sunglasses may be the perfect accessory for your wardrobe. They’re stylish; they protect your eyes from glare and they can offer a significant amount of UV ray protection. For men […]
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10 stylish workwear wardrobe ideas under £100
Take note, style mavens: your work wardrobe does not have to be boring. Now repeat. The notion that what you wear to work must be subdued, like an old-school headmistress’s tasteless […]
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Lusting after this gorgeous Vivienne lace dress from Damsel in a Dress!
Talk about a staple dress! Bid a polite adieu to the boring little black dress and say hello to its sleeker, sexier, more sophisticated and best of all, more interesting […]
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How to wear the ‘pretty’ blouse
A ‘pretty’ blouse is the perennially cool piece found in every fashionista’s wardrobe. Perfect for putting a feminine spin on office or off-duty wear, the ‘pretty’ blouse’s versatility means it looks great […]
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Bank-breaking vs. budget summer party style
Squeezing in the last of the summer parties, and worried about what to wear? Fear not, sartorial soldier! Summer parties, considering the social butterflies you are, can be stylistically quite […]
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Bejewelled accessories to bag right now!
Embellishments, over-the-top adornments and hyper-luxe detailing are rife for Autumn/Winter 2012, and we’re not letting our wardrobes enter a new season of dressing without living up to the ‘more is […]
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Design your own bespoke cashmere scarf with Allegra London!
If you’re looking for a fab, one-of-a-kind gift for someone special or are just after adding a wow-worthy piece to your wardrobe, why don’t you try a bespoke cashmere scarf […]
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Buy of the Week – T-Bar Panel Snakeskin Stiletto Cage Sandals by Camilla Skovgaard
Channel a little autumn/winter charm into your wardrobe with this week’s super-stylish Buy of the Week! With a nod to the new season’s Futuristic trend, these T-Bar Panel Snakeskin Stiletto […]
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Gorgeous Grecian Goddess – get the look!
[noskim] If watching the Olympic sports wasn’t really your kind of thing then we hope you took inspiration from the heritage of the games. As you’ll probably know the Olympics […]
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The best bods of the Games
Aside from the healthy competition involved with cheering on our boys and girls and getting involved in the whole sport shebang at the Games this summer, there’s been nothing better […]
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How to wear fashion’s new love affair – The Trouser Suit
The autumn/winter 2012 runways brought us several super-covetable trends, but nothing matches up to the beauty of the new season power couple, the trouser suit. Firmly taken out of the […]
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Thursday Top Picks – The pieces you need right now!
A ready-made list of coveted goodies to snap up right away? Ooh, how nice of us, even if we do say so ourselves! Welcome to today’s top picks, and, because we […]
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What to pack for a city break?
Heading for a post-Olympic, getting-over-the-games city break? Or, maybe you’re squeezing in some much needed R&R before fashion month begins? Whatever your reason for a mini-hol (not that we ever […]
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Midweek Moodboard: Spice Girls nostalgia
Ok, we’ll say it… Sunday’s London 2012 Closing Ceremony has officially reignited our love for the Spice Girls. Which kind of breaks our hearts if we’re honest, as Victoria Beckham […]
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Spotlight on…Knomo
With exactly one month left today until London Fashion Week (the best of the four – we know we’re biased!) kicks off, we bet the pre-fash week wardrobe panic is […]
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Two fab ways to style the slipper
Trends are often deemed faddish and brushed off due to their temporariness, but some fads turn into fashion favourites, and, well, stay with us for a while! The slipper is […]
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Top Womenswear Trends for Autumn 2012
The fashion catwalk shows previewing autumn 2012 collections, from Milan and Paris to New York, all signalled certain key trends in womenswear that are likely to make their way to […]
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Accessory Alert – Aspinal Classic lizard-print travel wallet
We’re on the brink of fashion month, and zapping between the fashion capitals means a serious amount of planning and organisation – and we’re not just talking about your daily […]
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Love or Hate: Miley Cyrus’s new blonde pixie crop
Miley Cyrus nearly broke Twitter when she posted a picture of her new barnet on the popular social networking site. After looking at her beyond-gorgeous and glamorous Marie Claire US […]
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Get Lea Michele’s Rachel Berry look
Who doesn’t love Glee’s Rachel Berry? Sure, the character’s ruthlessness and steely determination might be a bit much for some people, but one thing we’ve always admired is her dress […]
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5 investment-worthy pieces to ease you into Fall
Struggling to step into autumn style? Fear not, we’re here to help! We’ve picked out 5 key pieces that’ll help you ease into Fall 2012 without the pressure of committing to […]
Read MoreHow To Achieve The Groomed Yet Rugged Look
The groomed yet rugged look is a great way to accentuate masculine features and convey an effortless but confident fashion choice. Hollywood celebrities like Hugh Jackman and Gerard Butler seem […]
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Return of the statement earring
Pre spring/summer 2012 if you’d asked me to take a pair of ‘Pat Butcher’ earrings to my earlobes, I would’ve promptly jumped on the pun and butchered you. However, this […]
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