Just when we thought we couldn’t get any more excited about London Fashion Week, French Connection have gone and re-launched their popular Bonnie Cotton dress in this gorgeous Magenta colour: all in […]
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Is it just me that finds this Topshop Unique UFO dress outrageously cute? Well I guess not, otherwise they wouldn’t be selling so fast. This frankly entertaining, silk dress (£180) adds space-age charm to […]
Read MoreNew fashion in Berlin: The White Market
Berlin cannot be compared with London, New York, Milan or Paris in terms of fashion. Indeed, it is the city’s fascinating history that has helped to shape Germany’s unique style. […]
Read MoreWeekly 10: This week’s hottest items
Each week, MFL will scour the virtual rails of hip high street stores and dazzling designer joints to bring you 10 hotter-than-hot items that style-savvy shoppers are just dying to […]
Read MoreOrigins new products: Tried and tested
Skin-care experts Origins have launched three nifty new products to add to their collection. We popped down to their London offices to try them out. We’ve come to expect good […]
Read MoreMarchesa to launch handbag collection
Marchesa is set to launch its first accessories collection. The handbags, set to launch in spring, are a collection of 28 clutches and evening cases, and you can bet your […]
Read MoreGet the look: Coco Chanel
A thin, claret-coloured pout, flawless alabaster skin with just a hint of peach blush, angular jet-black brows and numerous strings of pearls. Every fashion icon has a particular image, in […]
Read MoreYour Label BBC: Behind the Scenes
Put together just a few short weeks ago, the BBC Blast project fashionistas have really thrown themselves into their working fashion roles proving the kids are more than alright. In […]
Read MoreEmma Cook boots hit Topshop!
Emma Cook’s highly anticipated collection of A/Wo9 boots for Topshop finally went on sale today.The A/Wo8 boots were a massive success and the latest offering from the designer is set to follow […]
Read MoreChic flats NewbarK hit Net-A-Porter.com
NewbarK, a new brand of chic comfortable flats, have hit the virtual shelves of Net-A-Porter.com. Designed by sisters Maryam and Marjan Malakpour, who have styled Hollywood stars from Heidi Klum […]
Read MoreWin bracelets by Ettika courtesy of Gilt FUSE
Psst…the Plenty by Tracy Reese sale is on now over at Gilt Fuse! Head over to nab some gorgeous flirty dresses. And if that’s not enough the fab folks over […]
Read MoreArcadia A/W 09 online press event
So, we were lucky enough to be invited to the Arcadia A/W 09 online press event yesterday, and I was the lucky so-and-so who got to attend on our behalf. […]
Read MoreReview: The September Issue
It’s hard to imagine a film that could top the A-list fashion insider appearances in The September Issue. The film, which chronicles the nine months leading up to the printing […]
Read MoreWeekly 10: This week’s hottest items
Each week, MFL will scour the virtual rails of hip high street stores and dazzling designer joints to bring you 10 hotter-than-hot items that style-savvy shoppers are just dying to […]
Read MoreLusting after: The Roady by Yves Saint Laurent
The latest bag from Yves Saint Laurent for Autumn/Winter ’09/10 has been unveiled , it’s the Roady, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Already a huge hit with the fashion elite, Selma […]
Read MoreFashion Confidential launches new Bargain Hunter section
The insider’s luxury shopping destination, Fashion Confidential, has launched a new Bargain Hunter section. Bargain Hunter is the number one go-to destination for all your sale shopping needs, including the […]
Read MoreRupert Sanderson exclusive at Bergdorf
Rupert Sanderson has launched a brand new range of flat lace up shoes, the Saddled O’s, exclusive to hip store Bergdorf Goodman. The shoe crafting genius, who owns rather a […]
Read MoreAW09 Trends: Velvet
Admittedly, the return of fusty velvet may well fill with you with dread but, this season, it’s time for a rethink. Velvet has thrown of its dowdy image for Autumn […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Statement Sparkle
Sequins have gradually been appearing more and more, a little sequined waistcoat here, a pair of sequined leggings there, but come September/August time there will be a bombardment of them. […]
Read MoreAW09 Trends: Cut-outs
It’s time to play a demure game of peek-a-boo for the new provocative way to dress is strategically sexy: discreetly revealing, transparent but not trashy. Without a doubt, the emerging […]
Read MoreBehind the scenes at Rice and Beans!
As a long time vintage collector, you begin to know where to go to seek special one of a kind pieces, vintage clothes that you cant just buy anywhere. I […]
Read MoreAW09 Trends: Knit Wit
This season, knitwear is no longer a support act , it’s the star turn. Colourful, adventurous and vibrant knitwear was really celebrated at the Autumn/Winter ’09 collections. Be it patterned […]
Read MoreAW09 Trends: Tweed
Tweed is a perennial fashion favourite, and Autumn/Winter ‘09 is no exception. Yes, it’s time to think tweedy – but certainly neither twee nor traditional.Cast aside any Miss Marple connotations […]
Read MoreAW09 Trends: Eighties Redux
Be you a dynasty dame or a disco diva, it’s time to make for the return of the era of excess. Yes, it’s time to tune into the glamour of […]
Read MoreAW09 Trends: The Hard Shoulder
The fashion gods have spoken: This autumn, the sartorial spotlight is on the hard shoulder. This new focus on a well-defined shoulder represents the season’s biggest shift in silhouette. Structured […]
Read MoreAW09 Trends: Leather
Elegant and sophisticated are terms not often associated with leather… Until now. Soft, pliable and beautifully cut in feminine, luxurious and bourgeois silhouettes, leather takes on a fresh character this […]
Read MoreReviews: Coco Before Chanel
Pre-college I spent 13 years at the Lycee Francais in New York, so it’s little surprise that today a good chunk of my friends live in Paris. Needless to say […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Festival Fashion
The festival season is upon us and true to our British weather the rain has also decided to attend. The only positive outcome of this is that you can look […]
Read MoreAW09 Trends: The Camel Coat
As the economic downturn bites, designers understand that you might not be hankering after glitz and glamour ,at least not all the time , and are going back to basics. […]
Read MoreLulu Guinness launches new City Totes
What do Lauren Laverne, Jo Wood and Sophie Ellis-Bextor all have in common? They’ve all been spotted sporting Lulu Guinness’ new City Totes, that’s what. The City Totes offer nine […]
Read MoreAW09 Trends: The Thigh’s the Limit
Powerful, sexy, and slightly hard-core, the thigh-high boot makes a fierce and unexpected statement for Autumn. This bondagesque trend debuted—ever so briefly though unforgettably—on the Givenchy Spring runway and has […]
Read MoreAW09 Trends: La Parisienne
Coquettish, frivolous and a total vamp after dark, this season, fashion’s darling, la Parisienne, makes an uber-glamorous return. Yes, ready-to-wear meets couture this season as the Parisienne look brings glamorous […]
Read MoreDesigner Alert: Patricia Nicolás
Born into a family who has been designing jewellery since 1945, London based Spanish beauty and Central Saint Martin’s alumni Patricia Nicolás passion and talent for creating bold gold chains, […]
Read MoreLondon College of Fashion goes interactive with Schway
The London College of Fashion’s Design and Realisation graduates are delighting as they see their designs in the digital world. How is this possible, you ask? Well, LCF have collaborated with Schway, […]
Read MoreMy Vintage Life: I am the Resurrection
They say if you’ve lived in a city for 8 years then you can class yourself as a local. So if this is the case, then I guess I would […]
Read MoreFive of the best: Sequin jackets
Gone are the days when sequin jackets were only associated with bingo callers, Elvis impersonators and holiday park entertainers. Pick a good one and it really doesn’t matter if you’re […]
Read MoreSteel vs Cheap: Hot headgear
With summer just around the corner (we hope) and our holidays booked, we are all getting into the spirit of summer shopping. No-one can deny that little rush of joy […]
Read MoreMake like a Victorian with some bizarre jewellery
Bigger is better. I almost want to wash my mouth out for churning out that tired old phrase but in jewellery terms it’s true. It’s always the more dramatic and […]
Read MoreYour Label BBC: The New Generation of Fashion Talent
Get ready for the newest ring leaders in British fashion! As Spring/Summer London
Read MoreTop tips for buying vintage!
1. Serious devotees and bargain hunters buy at auctions and house clearances – you are much more likely to find real treasure – but these tend to take place during […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Lanvin or Linzi?
Summer is itching to appear (promise), we had our sunny spell and now the rain refuses to go away. More than being very upsetting and rather annoying, it makes it […]
Read MoreHow old is too old to wear a mini-skirt?
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Read MoreBonjour Paris… the bloggers are here!
If you got an email in your inbox saying that you were invited to an all expenses paid day trip to Paris, what would you think? Would you wonder if […]
Read MoreInterview with Shoe Designer of the Year Rupert Sanderson
As a fellow blogger, we at MFL were delighted that ELLE’s Accessory Designer of the Year Rupert Sanderson took time out of his hectic schedule to talk to us (between […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: A stunning statement
jewellery is the ultimate accessory. Whether it be in the form of those larger than life earrings or that gorgeous ring, picking those few statement pieces is a necessity. Personally […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: The Blazer
Each year the choice of jacket changes. 2007 was the year for a military style or classic trench, 2008 saw the trend of leather jackets and in 2009 we are […]
Read MoreNatalie Massenet and Roland Mouret discuss fashion and technology
On Tuesday night, fashion’s press, bloggers and Tweeters were invited to London’s Apple store for a discussion about the relationship between fashion and technology with Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet, and fashion […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Denim Leggings
Leggings resurfaced around 2006 and season after season they refuse to go away. Available in every theme, whether it be animal print, neon or 80’s sequins, but right now for […]
Read MoreAnn-Sofie Back for Cheap Monday: Hot or not?
Ann-Sofie Back collaborated with the brand for their Spring/Summer 2010 collection. Back’s influence is clear to see. Her own girly goth vibe is weaved throughout the collection with rips, gashes […]
Read MoreThe ins and outs of Vintage clothing
A vintage lovely can so easily become a retro mistake. Walking into a jumble sale and decking yourself out in head to toe 80’s and 90’s does not mean you […]
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