As a real live Scottish person, I must admit to finding the perennial appearance of tartan on international catwalks a bit, well, tricky. Even when fashion falls head over hills […]
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MAC: The ‘Cool Heat’ Collection
With a summer in London that’s more like a winter in LA, you need some eye-catching make-up to brighten up those dreary days. The latest collection from
Read MoreHorror: The Goth Look is Back for AW08!
Isn’t it funny how some fashion trends seem to repeat themselves every few years, because I have memories of doing the ‘Goth thing’ way back when I was only sixteen. […]
Read MoreHarem Pants: A Do or a Don’t?
In my case its a don’t. Among my many obsessions – oversized bags, jodphurs, high waisted jeans..the list could go on – harem pants have never been one. In fact, […]
Read MoreKey Items for AW08: Bowler Hat
Ever since spying one of the new Topshop ‘on the buses’ ads, I am suddenly harbouring an irrepressible urge to buy a bowler hat. They’ve been creeping in for a […]
Read MoreWe Heart Bebaroque!
As something of a hosiery enthusiast, I am predictably exited by the abundance of pretty pretty tights on the A/W catwalks. Trouble is, whilst I can admire the illustrated legs […]
Read MoreAll Eyes are on the Neck for Autumn
Perfect your swan like poise and ballerina posture because the neck, it would seem, is having something of a moment. A quick scan of the A/W runways suggest it as […]
Read MoreKey Items for AW08: Peep Toe Booties
It appears that designers love the peep-toe so much that they want to extend it into Fall- in my boots. I like the peep-toe as much as the next girl, […]
Read MoreL.A.M.B: Patent Leather Ankle Boots
When an established singer, actor or TV personality decides they want to break into the fashion industry, it usually does not bode well and ends in disaster. We’ve watched the […]
Read MoreAgyness Leaves Us Bowled Over With New Hair Cut
It’s a good thing Agyness Deyn’s attached-to-the-hip boyfriend, Albert Hammond Jr, is still love-struck with her and her new hairdo because we’re not. The carefree couple were seen prancing about […]
Read MoreAccessorising With The Art of Ink
I recently read an article in Vogue (August 2008) about how tattoos have become the latest fashion accessory. Not to be biased (I have three of my own), but I […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: A Round-up!
Garnier’s new eye roll-on is a beauty must have! [My Fashion Life: Beauty] We heart Fendi’s vintage leather tote! [Purse Blog] Fergie’s shoe collection makes its debut in Las Vegas […]
Read MoreGrab Your Diary: Proenza Schouler Sample Sale
What: The boys of Proenza Schouler are cleaning out their closets of unsold spring/summer ‘08 stock. Why: Umm…it’s Proenza Schouler! That name alone should be enough to convince any fashionista […]
Read MoreComfortable, Classic Cardy Boots: UGG
Oat, black and grey I could definitely use a pair for everyday. The Classic Cardy Boot, made by the definition of comfort- UGG, are not only easy on your tootsies, […]
Read MoreHats Off to Louis Mariette!
Malawi-born designer, Louis Mariette, might not be a name that’s familiar to you at the moment, but as soon as you catch a glimpse of his magnificent work featured in […]
Read MoreJill Stuart Goes Drip Mad!
Can you get more artsy and urbane than a room completely clothed in canvas? Well, Jill Stuart’s A/W 2008 ad campaign, staring model Toni Garrn, made a sophisticated attempt with […]
Read MoreGarnier Eye Roll-on: The New Beauty Pick-Me-Up
What with all of the air-brushed, picture perfect models gazing at you from the pages of every fashion glossy, looking good isn’t an option these days, it’s simply a necessity. […]
Read MoreANTM’s Toccara Jones Lands Coveted Spot in Vogue Italia’s All Black Issue
I hate to say this, but as much as I love Tyra Bank’s work ethic, I always seem to be at loggerheads with whom she crowns as the winner of […]
Read MoreFrom a Shirt to a Skirt: The Extremes of Androgynous Fashion
It’s one thing to take on androgynous styles like flinging on your boyfriend’s slightly oversized shirt and transforming it into a svelte shirt-dress or casually throwing on a checkered shirt […]
Read MoreThe Fashion Community Honours Isabel Toledo
Yesterday evening I had the pleasure of attending an event held at The Toledo Penthouse to honour designer
Read MoreThe Black T-shirt: Basics are Forever!
It’s hard to ignore the tell-tale signs of an economy that is on the downturn. Luxury brands go on sale, the media analyzes retail from every angle and the new […]
Read MoreMontblanc Celebrates Mandela’s 90th Birthday
If you thought that Montblanc only produced the finest pens in the world, then you were wrong. This month Nelson Mandela and luxury brand Montblanc have joined forces to create […]
Read MoreTop 20 Supermodels: Niki Taylor
Back in 2003, when My Fashion Life was just 4 months old we posted a quote by Director of Click models, Harold Mindel, that went something like this, “The supermodel […]
Read MoreVodka or Wine? Kanye Says Vodka
Ever since our eardrums resonated to the Daft Punk-inspired Stronger, Kanye West and shutter shades have become the iconography of style. So it comes as no surprise that Absolut Vodka […]
Read MoreDesigner Profile: Edward Sexton
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Read MoreChannelling Our Inner Skater Girl!
Entranced by this beautiful Goldfrapp video for “Caravan Girl”, we’ve fooled ourselves into thinking that an easy centre parting, checked shirt and denim cut-offs are all a girl needs to […]
Read MoreWalking in Comfort: Zig Zag the New Flip-Flop
With the gas/diesel crisis in full force, folks are flocking to use public transport more than ever. Saving money by throwing your car keys aside and hopping on your nearest […]
Read MoreStyle Inspiration: Brideshead Revisited
Being a somewhat besotted fan of Evelyn Waugh’s writing, not to mention my longing to live and dress with the Bright Young Things of 20s upper class London, it was […]
Read MoreVanity Fair Brings the Supermodel Back for September
Grunge isn’t the only 90’s trend making a comeback…the “Supers are too. Fashion Week Daily reports that for their September issue Vanity Fair will be featuring six supermodels in a […]
Read MoreTrends: The Heidi Braid
A perennial style classic, beloved of eternal girl-child icons the world over (think Kirsten Dunst, Mary-Kate and, well, Lolita) the ”Heidi braid” has me utterly enchanted this summer. A playful […]
Read MoreTrends: The Heidi Braid
A perennial style classic, beloved of eternal girl-child icons the world over (think Kirsten Dunst, Mary-Kate and, well, Lolita) the ”Heidi braid” has me utterly enchanted this summer. A playful […]
Read MoreThe Making of Louis Vuitton’s SS08 Ads
Remember those amazing ads for Louis Vuitton’s
Read MoreDesigners Back Lives For Knives
News of another collaboration has come to our attention. This time it doesn’t involve the high street or a celebrity. In a bid to tackle the knife crime in the […]
Read MoreOn Our Radar: Coco Sumner
Who: Coco Summer, Sting’s 17yr old daughter and the latest addition to Britain’s cool kids on the block – Alice Dellal, Pixie Geldof, Daisy Lowe, Alexa Chung etc…. What: She […]
Read MoreVogue Gets in on the Reality TV Action
When I was younger, like many girls my age I wanted to be a model. Information on how to actually become one was scarce especially when at the time every […]
Read MoreRachel Bilson (Like Kate Moss) Models Her Clothing Line
Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun? Remember back in March we reported that our fave ex O.C star Rachel Bilson would be
Read MoreJourdan Dunn Hearts Topshop For AW08
Model of the moment, Jourdan Dunn features in Topshop’s ad campaign for AW08. Alongside Karlie Kloss, Dunn works her trademark smouldering looks all while making London’s buses look super cool!
Read MoreFashion Fix: Victoria Beckham Hates the Limelight
Victoria Beckham says she hates the limelight. Yeah…o.k! [Marie Claire] Will you be buying Rachel Zoe’s fragrance? [Fashion Week Daily] Blake Lively spotted with a chic Dolce and Gabbana Handbag […]
Read MoreWho Picks the Outfits for Gossip Girl?
In more Gossip Girl news, if you’re wondering whom exactly is responsible for the outfits on the show, it is none other than Patricia Field…funnily enough he actually worked with […]
Read MorePart Deux: Louis Vuitton’s Collaboration With Comme des Garçons
More sneak pics of the limited edition bags from Louis Vuitton’s collaboration with Comme des Garçons!
Read MoreTyra Banks Voted America’s Hardest Working Celebrity
Say what you will about Tyra, but one thing can’t be denied, “the girl works hard. So much so that she’s been nominated America’s hardest working celebrity in an online […]
Read MoreTry Something Different: Smudged Style
Although the perennial make-up look for summer is, of course, ‘fresh-faced’ beauty I’d like to venture a painterly alternative. Wild, I know, but as anyone who has actually ventured out […]
Read MoreKate Moss Graces the Cover of Vogue’s Ageless Issue
Anyone else feeling like US Vogue is seriously lagging behind its sisters – Vogue Paris,
Read MoreSelfridges Goes Back to the Future
Selfridges, my favourite British department store, is famed for its unusual and art-inspired windows. In the past they’ve had nude window models, painters and neon signs, and the latest offering […]
Read MoreKatie Grand Talks To The Guardian
You know when you’re in your twenties and working out what you want to do with your life, you say OK, by the time I’m 30 I’d like to work […]
Read MoreWe Love: Topshops Cotton Knickers!
As a long time lover of all things vintage, I am steadily becoming more and more obsessed with Topshops fabulous cotton knickers. They are so 1950’s, with their floral prints […]
Read MoreFive Reasons To Love The Black Vest
Having worn my black vest more times than I can remember, I can safely say that it’s the ultimate (and an essential) item for any wardrobe. Here’s why…
Read MoreDesigner Profile: Steve J and Yoni P
Who: Steve J and Yoni P – Korean-born and London-based duo who have carved a reputation as fashion’s newest prodigies in the space of three short seasons. Why: The pair […]
Read MoreBeachwear: Shoshanna Knot Print Cover-Up
If you’ve got it flaunt it! Don’t be afraid to wear that skimpy bathing suit and bare that midriff that we all know and hate you for. But if you’re […]
Read MoreRihanna To Launch Fashion Line
According to Rihanna, a fashion line is on the cards (along with movies of course). Speaking to
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