Looking for a perfect bathing suit is nearly as impossible and daunting as finding the perfect pair of jeans. Both are candid reality checks on the state of our figures […]
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Like a Virgin: Vintage Madonna
All of this recent Madonna exposure makes me a little sad. Too many pumped muscles, too much shiny purple and too much shiny hair. Not that I am going to […]
Read MoreDover Street Market: Pretentious, Moi?
I pride myself on being quite open-minded when it comes to fashion, trying any look and trend at least once. So, when I had my first trip to London’s infamous […]
Read MoreSummer Buys: Doo.ri Twill Shrug
I have been looking for some alternatives to lightweight jackets or wrap-around scarves for some of my Spring and Summer night looks and just came across this twill pleated shrug […]
Read MoreShoewars: Steve Madden vs Balenciaga
Imitation is the highest form of flattery, but I have to admit I’m confused as to why anyone would want to copy this Balenciaga sandal. Nevertheless, Steve Madden has with […]
Read MoreSummer Buys: Louisa Peacock Sequin Dress
A girl’s gotta get dolled up sometimes. When most of my days are spent in jeans, tees and other casual gear, getting cleaned up and pretty for a night out […]
Read MoreTravel in Style: Marc Jacobs Patent Wheely
I’ve been travelling quite a bit in recent months and have a few trips planned for this summer too. I understand that luggage is meant to be functional and is […]
Read MoreBudget Fashion: Welcome to Heidiwood
Everyone who’s sick of seeing cheesy pics of Spencer and Heidi of The Hills, raise your hands. The latest money-making publicity attempt by L.C.’s nemesis is her recently debuted fashion […]
Read MoreYou’re invited: Ideeli
Hurry! Ideeli – the fast growing, private luxury fashion shopping site, are offering My Fashion Life readers the chance to join and take advantage of their brilliant discounts. At the […]
Read MoreWendybird: Fashion in motion
Getting dressed the other morning, as I twirled in my flippy little skirt and enjoyed that brief moment of bare legged joy before pulling on the black opaques and enjoying […]
Read MoreT-Shirt Recycling: Loomstate for Barney’s
Okay so I admit that I have been on something of a bender lately, but I rarely have time to go into the big department stores in Manhattan and do […]
Read MoreArt Over Function: The Statement Shoe
If the catwalks for Spring 08 are any indication, owning a pair of “statement shoes will be the biggest fashion essential for the upcoming months. With sky-high heels that are […]
Read MoreStyle Profile: Victoria Beckham & Dita von Teese
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Read MoreTube Bubble Dress: Is it a skirt, a dress, or a top?
Every summer I go on a hunt for a couple of great strapless dresses, they’re comfy, stylish and are perfect holiday companions. Last year, H&M had a decent selection, but […]
Read MoreOn Sale: Manoush Spot Swing Coat
Sooo I love spring just as much as anyone, but it’s not just for the sunshine and the flowers. I use it to shop for some of my winter-wear for […]
Read MoreChannel Your Inner Geek: Keyboard Shopping Bag
I spend most of my time consuming an unhealthy amount of fashion information both online and in print, so I try to break things up a bit by keeping up […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Kate for Agent Provocateur, Fendi’s Rainbow Clutch and more…
Marketing Gold: Kate Moss for Agent Provocateur [The Purse Blog] Alber Elbaz launches Bridal collection [ Fabsugar] Style Bubble’s div’ette a.k.a Susie Bubble dishes her rules of fashion [Refinery 29]
Read MoreSummer Buys: Leotards take to the stage
The lights have dimmed, the trumpets begin to play and the red velvet curtains get ready to part as spring’s travelling troup of circus performers tumble out of an oversized […]
Read MoreFashion Flop: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Dr. Q Groovee Quilted Patchwork
There is a lot to be said for shopping online; it is quick, convenient, you can indulge in retail therapy at 3am when you can’t sleep, and there is the […]
Read MoreThe Denim Saga: Continued
Thanks for all of your advice, ladies! As many of you suggested, I found my answer to
Read MoreSummer Buys: Full Circle Trench Coat With Detachable Bolero
To declare that the weather is unpredicatable right now, would be an understatement. Just last Friday, here in London, hailstones turned to full blown sunshine in the space of a […]
Read MoreWhere the Wild Things Are: Emma Cook for Topshop
With the impending onset of summer (ha!) comes the inevitable announcement of those annual summer trends that will never go away (nautical stripes or ethnic prints anyone?). Lets take the […]
Read MoreEye love this season: Oversized Sunglasses
Oversized sunglasses are still hot! Popularised in 2007 by the likes of Nicole Richie and her ex-stylist Christian Dior’s squared off version.
Read MoreH&M: A Tribute to Marimekko
I’m sure you’ve seen the African prints on the runways for SS’08, you only have to look to Christopher Kane and Donna Karen to see where the look of the […]
Read MoreReesycakes: A Shopper’s Best Friend
Love to shop but lack the time? Head over to reesycakes.com – a shopping database with useful store reviews, sizing info by label, and an amazing codes & coupons section. […]
Read MoreTrends: Back Strap, Cut-out Dresses
Young celebs have been spotted around town baring their backs in cut out or back-strap frocks recently. Something about the allusion to undergarments makes the look daring and very sexy. […]
Read MoreLoving Your Look: Norah Jones
Way to go, Norah! This lovely songstress has flown under the fashion radar for quite a few years, although she is gorgeous and always elegantly dressed. She had definitely flown […]
Read MoreUnlikely style icon: The Artful Dodger!
“You’ve got to pick a pocket or two.” Such were the immortal words sung by the Artful Dodger (in ‘Oliver’, most famous of all orphan musicals) and suprisingly apt advice […]
Read MoreMoney Crunch: Gryson for Target
Economic crisis: it’s been everywhere lately, affecting prices at petrol stations and at grocery stores. All of this means that we have to take money from our rainy-day funds and […]
Read MoreShopping: Summer Tank Supply
I basically live in tank tops in the summer. Because of this, I have to replenish my supply every year (I tend to wear them down pretty good and then […]
Read MoreNew Fragrance: Harajuku Lovers
I understand that Gwen Stefani, pop star turned designer, is a huge fan of Japanese culture and fashion, but it’s somewhat amusing to see four Japanese girls (Love, Angel, Music […]
Read MoreSock it to me Spring!
Apparently, Spring has sprung! Although the wild blizzard I had to navigate through this morning would beg to differ…..And so we launch into the difficult fashion territory that is the […]
Read MoreTransition booties: Dolce Vita Wonder 26
It’s slowly getting warmer outside and with that, we’re getting a step closer to stowing away our favourite knee high boots that were so hot for A/W in favour of […]
Read MoreHelp: Which brand make the best skinny jeans?
I feel like a lot of mags have been pushing the whole
Read MoreNatalia Vodianova: A Determined Brow
If the cover of May’s British Vogue is anything to go by, my much ridiculed but determined quest to grow out my eyebrows has been totally and absolutely validated. Ha! […]
Read MoreRetro Styling Sunglasses: Eye love this season
Unlike clothing and hair trends that change from season to season, sunglasses styles seldom undergo any major seasonal changes. I mean look at the
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iPhone: Cool Covers
So, you go and buy yourself a stylish iPhone and then discover that the only protective covers out there are made of a very unstylish plastic or rubber. You have […]
Read MoreTwelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent: Snakeskin Shoes
If it seems like ombre and snakeskin are everywhere lately … it’s because they are. Unlike other trends du jour that are kind of ridiculous (like toting bags around big […]
Read MoreShopping: Colour-block Scarf Dress
I’ve been looking around for cute dresses to wear to the full calendar of events I have coming up this summer. Yes, it’s officially the beginning of
Read MoreTemper Tantrum: Naomi Campbell arrested at Heathrow
Uh-oh! Naomi’s gone and done it again. Last night, the 37yr old supermodel was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and taken to Heathrow Police station for questioning. […]
Read MorePolls: The Scrunchy Revival?
Scrunchies died a long time before that classic episode of SATC when Carrie and Berger argue about the 80’s hair accessory and its place in fashion history. Or so I […]
Read MoreShopping: Gypsy 05 Maxi Dresses
I must say that I am happy and quite relieved to see that
Read MoreComme des Garçons Collaborates with H&M for Autumn
The suspense is over. For autumn, H&M will collaborate with, Comme des Garçons. Founder and head designer of the Japanese label, Rei Kawakubo will create a capsule collection for both […]
Read MoreSteep Vs. Cheap: Canvas Wedge Sandals
Platform wedge sandals are staples in my wardrobe. Being very petite, I love to crank myself up with 3-5 heels on a daily basis and am rarely found in flats. […]
Read MoreTrends:Tangerine Dream
As a lifelong (well, so far) devotee to the endless joy that a good lipstick can bring, I am predictably enamoured with Spring’s paintbox lips (see Louis Vuitton S/S for […]
Read MoreBeauty: Tangerine Dream
As a lifelong (well, so far) devotee to the endless joy that a good lipstick can bring, I am predictably enamoured with Spring’s paintbox lips (see Louis Vuitton S/S for […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Sarah Jessica Parker, Ferragamo, Madonna, Marc Jacobs and a lawsuit.
Celebrity Style: Sarah Jessica Parker [Fabsugar] Love it: Marc by Marc Jacobs Faridah Leather Bag [ The Cut] Ferragamo Celebrates 80th Anniversary in Shanghai [
Read MoreNew Fashion Territory: Art Purses
You probably haven’t heard of Kathleen Dustin. I hadn’t even heard of her until a few days ago, when a friend of mine who knows that I’m always looking for […]
Read MoreStyle Crush: Cassie-style cool
Not usually one to idolise the style choices of fictional teenage girls (childhood ‘Skins‘ as my new style crush. The show, which chronicles the debaucherous antics of a group of […]
Read MoreShopping: DVF Indochine Scarf
I’m a big fan of light-weight scarves for Spring. They’re perfect for throwing on when there’s a slight chill in the air or once you hit the blaring A/C of […]
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