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 […]
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The 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 […]
Read MoreBebaroque and Roll!
It appears Autumn has well and truly set in and any hopes for an Indian Summer now seem pretty farfetched after the deluge of rain we have just experienced. But […]
Read MoreI Heart Vivienne Westwood!
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Read MoreAvsh Alom Gur’s Amazing Prints
Some would argue but I think Avsh Alom Gur’s prints were the best I’d seen on London’s catwalks for Spring/Summer 09. Inspired (quite obsessively) by the chair, this was the […]
Read MoreModel.Live Episode 6: Game, Set, Match! New York Fashion Week in the Bag!
New York Fashion Week has come and gone and we couldn’t be more proud of the girls of Model.Live! Considering that walking New York is a first for Austria, Cato […]
Read MoreBackstage: Note to the Models at Ashish
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Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: SADO
SADO presented their Spring/Summer 09 collection this week to much applause. The utterly wearable line had strong influences from tropical art deco Miami with a colourful palette of blues, pinks, […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Aminaka Wilmont
As winners of last seasons Fashion Fringe trophy Aminaka Wilmont have quickly established a name for themselves, most often associated with avant-garde shapes and innovative use of fabrics. There was […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Modernist
On arrival at Modernist show guests were presented with a single pastel pink rose setting the tone perfectly for the uber romantic, dreamy collection which followed. It was by far […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Osman Yousefzada
The sun finally decided to shine on the last day of London fashion week creating a particularly fitting atmosphere for Osman Yousefzada’s exotic ‘savage pagoda’ show. Following on from last […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Bernard Chandran
Bernard Chandran is running up his sixth season at London Fashion Week, and it’s obvious why the fashionista’s keep wanting more. For his SS09 the theme was Eastern Pop Culture […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Even standing in the queue for this show was an event; it was a who’s who of celebsville, from Pamela Anderson to Mischa Barton to Kate Moss to Erin O’Connor […]
Read MoreGrab the tissues. Its the last day of LFW
We’ve lost all sense of feeling in our feet, our concealer is nearly finished from trying to hide the persistent bags under our eyes and we think we’ll have a […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Olanic
The show started with a rainstorm, ok it was lighting and but this was to set the theme of the quirky weather girl. The collection was certainly quirky but entirely […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Fashion East
Natascha Stolle Spring Summer 2009 Fashion East is a project that supports promoting new (or newish) designers. It originally started in The Old Truman Brewery in 1997; the brewery hosted […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Basso and Brooke
Standing patiently in a cloyingly warm Science Museum, I awaited the much anticipated Basso and Brooke S/S 09 show. As previous winners of the inaugural Fashion Fringe award, the industry’s […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: On|Off presents
Alexander Koutny Spring Summer 2009 With a celebrity riddled front row, Girl’s Aloud’s Nicola, Peaches Geldoff, Jodie Kidd, Jasmine Guinness, to name just a few, I settled down quite comfortably […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Ana Sekularac
The eighteenth century dwelling on 33 Portland Place was the ideal setting for a slightly risque display of non-saintly fashion. With hints of bondage, deadly stunning stilettos and rather big […]
Read MoreKey Items For AW08: Lace Booties By Nine West
Lace. Being that its one of the hottest trends of the season I’ve spotted it on many a fashionista at London Fashion Week , mainly in the form of lace […]
Read MoreScottish Fashion Council. Should London Be worried?
It isn’t exactly a secret that Scotland and the rest of the UK, namely England, aren’t best buddies. I’ve never quite understood it myself but it is apparently a given […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Afshin Feiz
Glamour seemed to be on the agenda on day three of London Fashion Week. Afshin Feiz pioneered grown up girliness in his Spring/Summer 09 collection. Gorgeous pastels set against dove […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Eley Kishimoto
Eley Kishimoto showcased in the large BFC tent: on possibly one of the dreariest days of the year the collection was a lovely window into next years sunnier seasons. The […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Ashley Isham
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Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Nicole Farhi
Nicole Farhi is a brand that either pulls out all the stops or just flops. Last Spring/Summer was a pulls-out-all-the stops affair, chic playsuits and jumpsuits, unusual patterns and prints; […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Steve J and Yoni P
Heralded as ‘the ones to watch in the fashion world’,
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Reem
If Beatrix Potters’ Mrs. Tiddywinkle had decided to design haute couture with Vivienne Westwood it may have looked a little like Reem. The creations are fantastic; skirts are layer upon […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: John Rocha
Before going to John Rocha yesterday I thought I knew what to expect. I was mistaken. Rocha’s presentation was a surprise – thankfully in a good way. The collection was […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Qasimi
Military Britannia meets the Orient. Neat tailoring, slinky shirts and khaki colouring dominated the catwalk at Qasimi’s Spring Summer collection. Luxury silks, delicate colouring and waist high, form-fitting skirts had […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Spijkers en Spijkers
In a frenzied mix of lace, silk, satin and chiffon there was a sense of Stepford Wives meets Barbarella. This is not to say that it was bad, but it […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Paul Costelloe
In true London Fashion Week tradition, British institution Paul Costelloe opened this glorious week of glamour. After a speech by the new chairman of the British Fashion Council, Harold Tillman, […]
Read MoreM&S and the City: Patricia Field’s Range for Marks and Spencers
Who would have thought it? joined forces with the flaming redhead to produce ‘Destination Style’, a Patricia Field collection to be sold in M&S stores, as well as internationally, online.
Read MoreUltimate Accessories: The Versace Car
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Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: PPQ
PPQ was the show to be at yesterday. Russell Simmons, Lady Victoria Hervey, Kimberly Stewart, Henry Holland and naturally Peaches Geldof all turned up to show their support for Amy […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Charles Anastase
Yesterday Charles Anastase, who has just signed a five year production and licensing deal with Pier SpA showed for the first time in London, and judging from the reaction of […]
Read MoreShop Nasty Gal Vintage
Nasty Gal Vintage was always my vintage go-to on eBay when I wanted something original, on-trend, and in great condition. Selling only the very best vintage wares, they got it […]
Read MoreLabel alert: Manoush
Who: French label Manoush, launched in 2004 and quickly transcended their Parisian roots opening outlets in New York, LA and London soon after. Winning the affections of those looking for […]
Read MoreShine in Sequins From Alexander McQueen
One of the hottest trends this season is sequins, yep, those shiny little things that adorn Las Vegas showgirls – shrinking violets need not apply. Seen everywhere from Valentino Couture […]
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