My Fashion Life Ed, says: “Slate! Dress is too busy and the colour doesn’t suit her.” You say: “Horrible!” Verdict: We’re fans of the palette of pink and gold colours but the […]
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Fashion Calculator: Cadbury’s Caramel Vs MSGM Lace Skirt
One tingles the tongue and calls your love handles home, while the other packs a punch and offers a triple flash of spring summer 2012, by incorporating three major trends into […]
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What to wear on Valentine’s Day? Here’s three great options!
Love it or loathe it, the day of lovers is nearly upon us. Whether you’re a die hard fan of old school romancing; a dance-till-we-fall-into-each-others-arms loved up pair or pros […]
Read MoreTuesday Shoesday: This week’s lust-worthy foot fancies
Even though everyday should be a ‘Shoesday’, we’ve decided to aptly use the most rhyming day of the week, and voila! No, that isn’t the real reason! It’s the day […]
Read MoreDeal of the Day: Issa animal print bikini
A bikini, you say? In February? Surely not! Well, actually yes, February is in fact the best time to buy beachwear, as a lot of pieces are still reduced in […]
Read MoreRunway to Bedroom Mirror: After Hours Sportswear
Fashion is the only arena where you can experiment without explanation. The catwalks decidedly smash barriers, unstitch formalities and deconstruct convention to give rise to a fresh and exhilarating […]
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Balenciaga Papier A4 Tote
If we could climb inside it, cling to its dusty blue leathery fineness with a view to never resuming everyday life again, we would. That’s how much we adore the […]
Read MoreDeal of the Day: Topshop Moto Fitted Denim Shirt
The denim shirt: a nineties classic now making a massive comeback. We can see why – denim shirts are not only utterly cool in that classic insouciant ‘I’m not trying to be cool’ kind […]
Read MoreDeal of the Day: French Connection Bric A Bloc Classic Shirt
Here at My Fashion Life, we do love a classic. One with a contemporary twist is even better, as today we’ve fallen for the silken charms of French Connection’s Bric […]
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No pain no gain: 7 ridiculously high heels we need NOW
Be warned, your feet will not thank you for reading this post. While flats will always have the monopoly on comfort, sometimes a girl just needs skyscrapers! You know, those […]
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Blaze of glory: 3 must have blazers for spring!
The Blazer – where would we be without it? Utterly versatile, the blazer is both our go-to for that all important job interview and our ante-upper when we’re looking to dress up a pair […]
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Steep vs Cheap: Acne ‘Pistol’ Boots
‘Tis the shoe that is owned by many a fashion editor and we’ll no doubt be seeing it springing up all over the place at the forthcoming fashion weeks. With […]
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The pencil skirt….a wardrobe staple!
Whilst trends come and go, there are some pieces that remain as classics forever. They’re there for you on a regular basis, and you know you can rely on these […]
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Did someone say payday? 5 treats that won’t break the bank!
All together now- woohoo! Yes it’s the end of the month and we already have a mental list of all the gorgeous things we are going to spend our pay […]
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Five fab snakeskin pieces under £50
Here at MFL, we love all types of animal print; leopard, zebra, tiger, crocodile. You name it, we’ve pretty much tried it. But there is one print that we have […]
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Love or Hate? Christopher Kane Wool Crepe Trousers
We all know and love Christopher Kane for his use of colour. Remember the fluorescent leather suits in his Spring 2011 collection? Quite a spectacle, right? Well, we loved it, and […]
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Goodness, gracious, we just can’t get enough of the jumpsuit!
The catwalks for spring/summer 2012 were raving about the jumpsuit, and so are we. We just can’t get enough of this glorious one-piece wardrobe transformer! A super-worthy investment, the jumpsuit […]
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Who said coloured jeans were dead? Here are our faves!
Last Summer, the colour blocking trend saw us sporting bright hues all over. Even the humble jean got a colourful makeover, with bright jeans becoming one of summer 2011’s biggest hits. Then, as […]
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Accessorize to the max with these gorgeous cocktail rings!
If MFL was a bird, we’d probably be a magpie as we have an eye for absolutely anything sparkly! This is part of the reason we will eternally love cocktail […]
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Reiss Hadden big pocket tailored jacket
Having finally come to terms with the Christmas break being over (oh, how we’re already missing all those lie-ins!) we’re back at our desks and ready to buckle down for a hard-working and successful […]
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Lunchtime Buy: Topshop Psychic3 Studded Ankle Boots
Topshop’s ankle boots are becoming a thing of legend – they are just so good! Having swooned over the Ambush boots and their incredible resemblance to the famous Acne Pistol […]
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Unleash your inner animal in snakeskin. Here’s how to wear it!
Animal prints are oh so right, but when pulled together carelessly, can quickly become oh so wrong….. The perennial leopard print is offered a new lease of life every season, […]
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New Year, New Bag: 5 bags that make 2012 just a little brighter!
It feels like just yesterday that we popped open a bottle of bubbly reminisced on the great memories of 2011 and felt hopeful about what 2012 would bring. January is […]
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Deal of the Day: Boutique by Jaeger Leather Bow Bag
We heart Boutique by Jaeger – the younger sister brand from the cult British label is our go-to collection for fun and well-finished pieces. Boutique’s pieces all have a 1960s free spirit air […]
Read MoreDeal of the Day: Topshop Pleat Midi Shirtdress
Here at My Fashion Life, we’re a sucker for a pretty dress. This Topshop number is a prime example of the kind of thing that makes us weak at the knees […]
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5 spring trends we absolutely adore!
Soon all the January sales will have finished and our favourite stores will suddenly be awash with new collections. However, it is sometimes hard to know exactly what and what […]
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Are you going pastel crazy? 5 pastel pieces we can’t resist!
Spearmint, lemon sorbet, peach – sounds yummy, right? Well, with our New Year health kick in full swing, it’s no wonder we’re craving the sweetness of pastels – better on our clothes than on our […]
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Lunchtime buy: Stella McCartney Hawaiian Print Coat
Oh, how we love a bit of Cruise collection escapism! After a few months of dreary weather here in the UK, we can’t help but dream about warmer and sunnier […]
Read MoreStore of the week: Firetrap
It’s Friday! And boy are we glad…. While the year has started off brilliantly, it’s definitely been manic to say the least. But not too manic to take a fashion […]
Read MoreLooking for a pair of specs? Look no further!
We very rarely feature glasses here on MFL, so when we received an email from a concerned reader asking us to recommend a pair of specs we put down our […]
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Barbour Olive Winter Force Parka
So, the wind and rain has finally arrived here in the UK, and after a few weeks of blissfully mild weather, we need a little reminding how to dress appropriately […]
Read MoreDeal of the Day: Topshop Stepped Hem Dress
After all the glitz and sparkle of the Christmas party season, we’re craving some minimalism for 2012. A fresh, clean start to the year is what we’re looking for, and […]
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Nicholas Kirkwood Removable Cuff Booties
If there was a God of Shoes, we’re pretty sure he’d take the form of Nicholas Kirkwood. The German-born shoe designer has created footwear for Erdem, Ghost and John Rocha […]
Read MoreDeal of the day: Topshop Knitted Textured Stitch Fluro Jumper
So, you’re just getting back into the swing of a normal working week again after an indulgent Christmas break of lie-ins and festive film watching, right? Yep, us too. Just think, this time […]
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Editor’s letter: Merry Christmas to all our readers
At the risk of sounding like a middle-aged, menopausal woman who can’t quite catch her breath for hot flushes amidst her panic of Christmas present buying – where has all […]
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Deal of the day: Topshop short sleeve sequin tee
‘Tis the season to be, well, glitzy (it is Christmas, after all!) and what better way to sparkle than with some sequins? The trick with sequins, though, is to be […]
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Deal of the Day: Reiss Birkin 1971 flare jean
Hallelujah – all praise the arrival of the Reiss Sale! Just as the purse strings are stretching further from all our inevitable Christmas spending, along comes the arrival of one of […]
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Hairdressing turns editorial at Taylor Taylor London
Ever since having that hair colour done at the beginning of this year, I’ve been incredibly biased towards one London hairdressers. Taylor Taylor London is, quite possibly, the most pleasurable […]
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Lunchtime buy: Reiss Taryn cream embellished playsuit
As Christmas creeps even closer (yes, it really is this weekend, guys), we think we’ve found the ultimate party piece to see us through the next few days of seasonal celebrations, […]
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Our top winter picks from Cheshire Oaks!
Outlet shopping has suffered its unfair share of negative bias for long enough, but if we’re honest, we really don’t understand why. Luxury labels and big name brands with up […]
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Lunchtime buy: Burberry honey Kensington trench
So the sleet, snow and rain has arrived in the UK, and what better way to protect oneself from the typically dreary winter weather than with a Brit brand synonymous with the […]
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Friday must-have: Lulu Guinness birdcage umbrella
Twitter is crying frozen tears, the weatherman’s got his hat on, and it’s starting to get slippy. Yes, it’s snowing, and don’t we all know it. But forget those picturesque […]
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Deal of the day: Uniqlo Fair Isle cardigan
Ok, so you’ve got your chestnuts roasting on an open fire and most of you have definitely got Jack Frost nipping at your nose – what’s left to make you […]
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Beat the blizzard with these super stylish, snow-proof pieces!
The weather outside is frightful – at least it will be come tomorrow. With snow set to blast through much of Britain after nightfall, we have a feeling it’s going […]
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Lunchtime buy: Lara Bohinc solar eclipse bracelet
There’s no piece of jewellery more noticeable than a piece by Lara Bohinc. Born in Slovenia and originally trained in industrial design before gaining an MA in jewellery design from […]
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Lunchtime buy: Topshop Psychic2 studded ankle boots
Topshop has really been delivering in the boot department this season, and this pair are a case in point: meet the Psychic2 studded ankle boots, ladies (also known as The Boot of Dreams!). […]
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A day in the life of our editor
Two weeks ago, when we attended Diesel and Grazia’s reader event to celebrate the brand’s official relaunch for pre-SS12, we hand-picked (from a hat, natch) a name. That name would […]
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Deal of the Day: Topshop nail art pen
Looking for a thrifty and quick way to update your look? Search no further than your very own fingernails! A trend that’s been rife in the blogosphere for a good […]
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15 sparkly party accessories to make a splash in
Party bags have come a long way from plastic princess carriers full of left over cake, you know. Whether you’re after a glittering clutch, a statement necklace, a knock-em-dead ring […]
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Lunchtime buy: Valentino Rockstud kitten heels
At this time of year, when we’re all compiling Christmas lists, it’s hard not to slip into fantasy Christmas Present Dreaming territory. You know, when you’re Christmas shopping for a […]
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