Enfin! Isabel Marant, the go-to label for haute hippies everywhere, is heading to Net-A-Porter.com.
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Fashionable New Year’s resolutions
Frankly, we’re bored of New Year’s resolutions. Let’s face it, we’re not going to start that diet yet, and we’re certainly not putting pounds into a gym membership when there are so many sale bargains still to be had. Oh no, we think it’s far more fun to hear what some rather fashionable folk are attempting for the year ahead.
Read MoreTried and Tested: Lumecin and Eyliplex-2 by GoodSkin Labs
GoodSkin Labs impress me with their clinically functional packaging. The pharmaceutical appearance of the anti-ageing skincare brand’s products just scream ‘I mean business’. So when you read the science garble on the box, you expect it to be true. The brand is currently pushing its products as party season saviours. And with Jack Frost just about to start his winter stint, we decided to road test two products that sound particularly useful for getting through the cold snap.
Read MoreFive Gorgeous Holiday Gifts: For mum
1. TLC Radiance Cream Eve Lom £39.15, available from SpaceNK 2. Neal’s Yard Rejuvenating Frankincense Facial Serum 30ml £36.50, available from Neal’s Yard 3. Olay Total Effects Night Cream £16.63, available from Donna Karan Beauty 5. Best of Clinique 2009 £125.00, available from
Read MoreFive Gorgeous Holiday Gifts: For Dad
1. Cologne For The Evening 200ml, Maison Francis Kurkdjian £125.00, available from Liberty.co.uk 2. Aramis Ultimate Collection £63.62, available from John Lewis 3. No7 For Men Protect and Perfect Anti-Ageing Serum 30ml £18.50, available from Boots 4. Braun P-70 PocketGo Electric Razor £14.99, available from Nickel Spa London
Read More10 Gorgeous Holiday Gifts: For Him
1. Soap and Glory Man O’ Phwoar £18.00, available from Boots 2.Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette 200ml, Maison Francis Kurkdjian £115.00, available from Liberty.co.uk 3. Tom Ford for Him Christmas Collection £47.00, available from Harrods 4. 4VOO Distinct Man Maximum Renewal Moisturizer £52.00, available from HQ Hair 5. Gucci by Gucci Eau de Toilette Spray 50ml £37.00, available from Gucci 6. Lab Series Invigorating Face Scrub £17.62, available from Origins 9. Davidoff Cool Water Eau de Toilette Spray 75ml £24.23, available from
Read MoreBeauty Road Test: Front Row by Charles Worthington
I’m used to testing ‘miracle’ products from big-name, leading brands only to find them a disappointment. Many just don’t work. It’s a simple as that. So when Charles Worthington contacted My Fashion Life to tell us they were sending some rather special new products our way, I approached with the usual caution. High-performance they said. The result of countless years of experience collaborating with some of the fashion industry’s most notable names, they said. Tested at editorial shoots and fashion shows, the Front Row collection of nine styling products are suitable for both use on the catwalk and for re-creating the looks at home.
Read MoreAntonio Berardi’s not Gaga over Lady G
It seems not everyone is desperate to get a piece of Lady Gaga and her sartorial style choices. Whilst most people would jump at the chance to team up with the Gaga girl, a certain Mr. Antonio Berardi refused to work with the, er, peculiar performer.
Read MoreRevlon invites MFL to the Dorchester to test new DoubleTwist mascara
Make-up. Cakes. Champagne. Cocktails. When Revlon invited My Fashion Life and a specially selected group of fellow bloggers to London’s impeccably swish Dorchester Hotel for an exclusive sneak peek at it’s new products, there really was no way we could say no. After-all, with a crack-team of industry heavyweights behind it, Revlon has arguably been one of the most exciting brands of the year. The 76 year-old cosmetics giant has undergone something of a renaissance since its signing of former Lancôme international artistic director and renowned make-up artist, Gucci Westman in May last year.
Read MoreDesigners’ Christmas wish list
Still stuck on what to ask for this Christmas? Take a note from a fashion insider or two. Contemporary designers from across the globe have compiled their wish lists for the festive season, and some are quite surprising.
Read More10 great holiday gift ideas under £50: For Dad
Yes, it’s that time of the year again. It’s officially December, which means the decorations are up, the radio is blaring Mariah Carey and your Christmas shopping is just waiting to be done. We know that battling those Saturday shopping crowds can be an arduous task, so in an attempt to make life that little bit easier in the run up to the big day, we’ve devised a list of great Christmas gift ideas for your loved ones. Here are our top 10 gifts under £50 for dad! Happy shopping!
Read MoreTop 20 beauty essentials to survive the party season
Oh dear, that last glass of wine probably wasn’t a good idea… As if the harsh winter cold weren’t enough for our skin and hair to contend with, the festive period brings with it late nights, sleep deprivation, and yes, an awful lot of food and plonk. Fear not. We’ve rounded up 20 of the best products to make you feel human again. Whether you’re after smooth skin, want to get rid of eye-bags, care for chapped hands or inject some life into tired hair, you’ll find the solution here.
Read MoreTop 20 beauty essentials for the ultimate party look
Tis the season to be….shattered, but having to look fresh and radiant for the barrage of parties Christmas and the New Year brings. Easier said than done. But to solve your party woes, we have rounded up our 20 beauty essentials to help you look as glam as possible, no matter if you’ve been up all night wrapping presents or baking mince pies. Enjoy!
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Preen Line quilted leather skirt
Since launching in spring 2008, Preen’s diffusion line – Preen Line – has seen massive success. The second (and more affordable) collection from Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi offers a range of designs, true to their main line. The collection caused a stir last spring when the Fountain cotton-jersey dress sold out within 24 hours and it seems this season is following suit, with new versions of the dress having already sold out on Net-a-Porter.
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Jaeger’s Leather Trim Cape Coat
Teamed with this season’s shoe boots and skinny jeans, the cape coat can be one of winter’s chicest looks. We have fallen for this luxurious take on the design from Jaeger and love it so much more since they’ve slashed its hefty price tag! The cape is produced from an angora wool mix and has a striking leather trim, keeping the look on trend for fall ’09 and the tie belt cinches in at the waist, preventing you from being swamped by this gorgeous winter warmer. Team with elbow-length gloves a la Zac Posen and Thakoon. £599 £319.20 available from Jaeger
Read MoreLady Gaga wears Orschel-Read
Celebrities are really embracing London’s young designers lately, aren’t they? We spotted Michelle Obama in Peter Pilotto, Cheryl Cole and Beyonce in David Koma, and now, Lady Gaga has made an appearance on German TV wearing Orschel-Read.
Read MorePreview: Winter Kate at my-wardrobe.com
Not so long ago we reported news that Nicole Richie is launching a ready-to-wear collection, Winter Kate, and we can now reveal that it will be on sale exclusively at my-wardrobe as early as January next year.
Read MoreLash Wars: The new mascaras battling it out
Big eye lashes have taken over. Adverts for new mascaras have always centred around the claim that the bigger the lashes the better. For each new product, the message is always the same – that this product will give you the biggest, most defined lashes yet.
Read MoreH! by Henry Holland launch party
So we’ve been pretty excited about Henry Holland for Debenhams for a while, but never more so than now. We popped down to his H! by Henry Holland launch on Tuesday evening for a sneak preview of what’s to come next spring. Full of high hopes though we were, we had our anxieties , Debenhams may well have a roster of big name designers (Betty Jackson, Matthew Williamson, John Rocha), but Henry Holland’s a little different , he’s younger, quirkier and, dare we say it, a tad cooler , would it really work?
Read MoreFive minutes with Henry Holland!
At 25, Henry Holland’s already established himself as one of London’s hottest young design talents. After setting up his House of Holland label in 2007, the Hoxton boy has gone from strength to strength, designing quirky slogan tees with the help of best pal Agyness Deyn, collaborating with Levi’s on a denim collection which debuted on the House of Holland runway at London Fashion Week, and teaming up with Pretty Polly for a range of trendy tights. Now, as if we didn’t know already, he’s hit the high street, creating a cool collection of 80’s inspired womenswear for Debenhams. We grabbed Henry at his launch party for H! by Henry Holland for
Read MoreCube presents: Spring/Summer 2010 collections
Not so long ago, the lovely people at Cube PR invited us to view the latest collections from some of their favourite clients, including Bank, Timberland and Fred Butler. Here, we take a look at our pick of the bunch for next season: Darkroom Darkroom is a new concept store that is set to open in London next month. The brand mixes high-end fashion and interior accessories and the store (which will be on Lamb Conduit Street in Holborn) will also house art and sculpture exhibitions. The collection at Cube was striking yet simple, offering practical pieces that could alternatively be seen as works of art to just sit and admire. Leather accessories from designer Fleet Ilya took inspiration from saddlery, constructed with moveable joints, while Medicine Douce (who has collaborated with none other than Christian Lacroix) used rope to create contemporary and unusual jewellery. Our favourite pieces had to be the hand-knitted leather clutch from Camilla Staerk and Von Sono’s oversized scarf. Fred Butler Entitled Hibiscus Ridiculous, Fred Butler’s spring 2010 collection was a complex spectrum of shiny, plastic, colour. 3D stars were the main focus of these accessories, in the form of wide-pronged chokers and holographic head gear. The props stylist and accessories designer won New Gen sponsorship this season and will be showing at Somerset House during London Fashion Week. It’s no wonder that her dramatic collection has grabbed attention, since Butler’s enormous 3D accessories have been used in music videos for The Gossip, Little Boots and Lady Sovereign. By the looks of the spring 2010 offering, we think this extravagant designer should be expecting a call from a certain Miss Gaga in the near future! […]
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Five minutes with Elle’s Executive Fashion Editor, Stacey Duguid
Stacey Duguid has led a life most girls would die for. After stints at Paul Smith, Giorgio Armani and Prada, Stacey was asked by Elle’s editor Lorraine Candy to join her favourite magazine, and now proudly takes her place as Executive Fashion Editor at Elle. Having met , and worked with , some of the most prestigious people in fashion, she doesn’t miss one trendy trick. In between jetting to and fro from fashion weeks, blogging for ASOS.com and writing her new book, Stacey found a few minutes to talk to us about her fashion life. What made you embark on a career in fashion, and how did you get to where you are today? I had a rather unsuccessful stint at Art school in Manchester where I was studying for a Fine Art degree, it was the early 90’s and the legendary nightclub the Hacienda was in full swing and I chose clubbing over art. I moved to London a year later not knowing a single soul. I took a job at Harvey Nichols on the shop floor and started interning for a PR agency who handled fashion label Red Or Dead every Friday for free. It was whilst working at the PR agency I attended my first ever fashion show, I was so young but remember it like it was yesterday; the fashion fire was well and truly ignited! I went from emptying bins and sorting out post to working on the Red or Dead account pretty quickly and was able to give up working at Harvey Nichols. My time on the shop floor was well spent though; I met so many people who are now all in very senior fashion jobs around the globe namely Chloe, Calvin Klein and InStyle. Interestingly during this time I applied to […]
Read MoreStyle Compare: Skinny Jeans vs Boyfriend Jeans
Shopping for that all-new winter wardrobe can be difficult and time consuming, especially when there are so many different variations in style on offer these days. Luckily for us, the brains behind brand new website – Style Compare – have gone and made life that bit easier for us.
Read MorePPQ x Adidas
Rember a while back when we told you London’s coolest fashion label, PPQ, would be teaming up with Adidas to create a collection of classic-cool and simple-yet-stylish sportswear? It’s arrived! PPQ co-founder Amy Molyneaux reveals all…
Read MoreFive minutes with Stylist Mariel Haenn
A stylist for over eight years, Mariel Haenn has worked with some of the world’s top celebs. She’s dressed Ashley Simpson, Ciara, Will Smith and one of our favourites…..Rihanna just to name a few. We caught up with the lady responsible for Rihanna’s transition from beautiful girl next door to sexy style icon for the new generation.
Read MoreElbaz to succeed Lagerfeld?
Latest rumours in the fashion world suggest Alber Elbaz could be the successor of Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel.
Read MoreSolange Knowles exclusive with Honeymag.com
Songstress Solange Knowles has revealed all on fashion, her unique style, and that new haircut in an exclusive interview and photoshoot with Honeymag.com
Read MoreWyclef Jean for Timberland
We’re not sure we’d have thought of Wyclef Jean as a designer either, but the music maker has teamed up with footwear and clothing brand Timberland.
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Jasmine Di Milo
When Mohamed Al Fayed walked swiftly passed me to go and see his daughter’s presentation in the Portico Rooms of Somerset house, I desperately wanted to join him. Not because I didn’t have a ticket, but because I had already waited over 45 minutes in a tiny, overheated corridor to get there and the queue was not moving anywhere in a hurry.
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Five minutes with Menswear Buyer, Lee Douros
Looking for marvellous menswear? Then look no further than my-wardrobe.com. Previously menswear buyer at Liberty, Lee Douros is one-half of the fashion duo that make up the team responsible for the perfect pick of clothes on offer. We took the opportunity to have a quick chat with Lee…
Read MoreThe official Jimmy Choo for H&M lookbook
It seems images of all designer collaborations manage to find their way onto the internet before their official launch, and the Jimmy Choo for H&M collection is the latest to fall victim. Pictures of the designer’s collaboration with high street chain H&M have leaked their way onto the internet against the stores will, but we, however, are proud to present to you the official Jimmy Choo for H&M lookbook. The much-anticipated collection from the London based accessories designer features clothing, jewellery, handbags and shoes , of course , for both men and women as he brings his red carpet style to the high street. Dresses in luxe suede with leather tassels and shimmer-sequins, sheer tops, leather and faux fur jackets, suede-cuffed heels, over-the-knee boots, studded leather totes and animal print clutches form the range of women’s clothing, whilst men can expect sharp tailoring, leather jackets, basic tees and new-season denim. The Jimmy Choo collection will reach H&M stores on Saturday 14th November. Check back for garment details, sizes and prices, we’ll add more as soon as news hits officially.
Read MoreFive minutes with my-TV’s gorgeous presenter Antonia O’Brien
If like us, you love my-wardrobe.com, then you’re going to love my-tv which offers the latest bang on-trend advice in high fashion clothing, shoes, and accessories. Check it out for tips on what to wear and how to wear it with style this season. We managed to nab my-tv’s gorgeous presenter Antonia O’Brien for a quick interview on everything from key fashion trends to London hotspots…
Read MoreLeigh Lezark fronts new Charles Worthington range
Leigh Lezark seems to be everywhere we turn at the moment. The new edgy ‘it’ girl has been confirmed as Charles Worthington’s new campaign ambassador and will front his latest catwalk hair inspired range, Front Row. According to Elle UK, the renowned catwalk hairstylist has also got of-the-moment designer Erdem on board to design limited edition prints for the packaging of the new nine piece collection of styling products, which will include dry shampoo, salt spray and shine spray. No guesses as to who is doing the hair at the Erdem S/S10 show at London Fashion Week today, then (it’s Charles Worthington, if you haven’t sussed). Model, muse and Misshape DJ Lezark will, of course, take her seat in the front row to watch the collection. Front Row will be available from mid October and is exclusive to one-stop cosmetic shop, Boots. Worthington, Lezark and Erdem? This all sounds like a rather cool collaboration to us. [Images]
Read MoreAlexa and Leighton go dotty at Phillip Lim!
My, it’s been the week for outfit clashes. First Shakira and Pink rocked up at the VMAs in the same Balmain dress and then Alexa Chung and Gossip Girl favourite Leighton Meester arrived at Wednesday’s Phillip Lim show in the same polka-dot shift!
Read MoreLeighton Meester VMA’s footwear disaster
Leighton Meester, like the rest of the Gossip Girl cast, is very fashion forward and loves dressing up in the latest catwalk creations, and last night at the VMA’s was no exception! She sported a gorgeous Christain Cota shift dress with petal sleeves that look like a softer approach to the power shoulders that are being worn by every celeb.
Read MoreFashion’s Night Out – London
While the Fashion’s Night Out event organised by Vogue in New York may have attracted most of the media attention, here in London the event was equally fun and a unique opportunity to meet some of our favourite designers and fashion icons. With so many designers about, this was not an occasion to dress down for, but the champagne and cocktails being served in almost every shop taking part certainly helped ease the pain of walking around Mayfair for three hours in stupidly high heels. For me the highlight of the night was talking to three of my favourite men in fashion – Christopher Kane, Osman Yousefzada and Rupert Sanderson. Sanderson, who is also celebrating three years of residency in Bruton Place, cleared away all of his beautiful shoes to turn his shop into a painting studio. Guests were invited to paint a white square of card and all the squares will be laid out on the nearby Berkley Square to create the largest high heel ever which Sanderson will photograph from a helicopter, sending signed prints to all the participants. Dressed in pilot-style khaki overalls, Sanderson seemed to be having a good time and was completely lovely. Why was his event not focused on selling shoes? He wanted to do something fun and this was the first thing that popped into his head, a celebration of shoes and “our manor” (the London equivalent of “his hood”). Then it was on the Bruton Street to Juicy Couture, Diane von Furstenburg, Matthew Williamson, Stella McCartney and Kenzo. With so many lovely clothes and people to look at and champagne on offer in all of the stores, it was hard not to feel like spending money. And that was pretty much the point of the evening. Poor Matthew Williamson was unable to […]
Read MoreMaria Sharapova collaborates with Cole Haan
Three-time Grand Slam champ, Maria Sharapova is the lead collaborator and face of Cole Haan’s latest collection. The 21 year-old revealed ‘I have always had a passion for fashion and if I weren’t playing tennis, I’d probably be in school for it or for interior design.’ Well, it seems that she’s really got the best of both worlds, combining her two loves with the most innovative fashion sport brand, owned by Nike.
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 get their fashion mits on. From darling dresses to quaint jackets, sexy shoes to adorable accessories , feast your eyes on our weekly picks…
Read MoreRihanna goes topless for Italian Vogue
Rihanna has posed topless for Italian Vogue. The ‘Umbrella’ singer has taken part in a raunchy photoshoot with famed fashion photographer Steven Klein for the magazine’s annual couture supplement. The Grace Jones-inspired cover of the special publication sees the star clad in a structural feathered Valentino gown and patent knee-high boots, throwing a bucket of water at the camera. Inside, the daring pictures see the ‘S.O.S.’ star clad in just skimpy pants, with glitter covering her chest. Other images show her in a Madonna-style conical bra, and another has her donning a sharp-shouldered jacket teemed with just lace knickers and suspenders and boots. The Barbados-born beauty’s hair also dazzles in the pictures, sculpted into a range of high quiffs and cones, teamed with dramatic dark eye make-up and deep red lips. Most of the pictures have been shot in black and white, with a lone colour photograph depicting her wearing a turquoise dress and boots.
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. Not sure what to expect from this event , which is exclusively for online press and bloggers (privileged or what?) , I arrived a little nervous and early, so had to waste half an hour whilst they finished setting up. Not a problem, along with the lovely Winnie from
Read MoreErin’s boyish ambitions
Erin Wasson used to look like a boy. The US model – who has a collection with surf and skate brand RVCA – rarely wears girly clothing as she prefers to a more grungy look. She explained: “There’s a rock ‘n’ roll vibe to everything I wear. I’m never without three rings from my own jewellery line, LowLuv. I’m also quite tomboyish. I grew up looking like a boy – I had short hair and I was so ungirly.”
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 get their fashion mits on. Darling dresses, quaint jackets, sexy shoes and adorable accessories , feast your eyes on this week’s pick…
Read MoreNon-leather’s more exciting for Stella
Stella McCartney finds making non-leather shoes “thrilling”. The fashion designer – who is a strict vegetarian and refuses to use animal hides in her collections – admits making attractive, non-leather shoes can be hard, but it determined to make her designs as desirable as possible.
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 thought I pretty much knew all the best places to go, that is until I stumbled upon the Rice and Beans online vintage store! It stocks some of the most beautiful vintage clothes I’ve come across, it’s individual, and all of the pieces are in grand condition. I was lucky enough to interview Sarah Korsiak Cellier, the lady behind
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 uber stylish in some very cool Wellington boots, long gone are the days where they are only worn for dog walking and farming. Now they are a true style statement, with all our favourite designers producing pairs that wouldn’t look out of place on a day to day basis.
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 since made an appearance in almost every Autumn/Winter ’09 show in luxe leathers, suedes and everything in between.
Read MoreTried and Tested: Dr Organics Manuka Honey Cream
I have such sensitive skin that when I’m not testing out facial products I tend to stick to a standard fragrance free moisturiser by Boots. However, and I say this like an excited kid, that was until I experienced Dr Organics Manuka Honey Cream by Holland and Barrett. I actually only discovered that Holland and Barrett had a skincare collection after being invited to a press breakfast for the launch. As the name suggests the Dr Organics line is 100% organic and includes a complete selection of skin and environmentally friendly hair, body and oral care products using popular active ingredients. There are six individual skincare collections that make up the line and each offer different healing properties. There’s Aloe Vera, Pomegranate, Tea Tree, Vitamin E, Lavender and my personal favourite Manuka Honey.
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 difficult in choosing the appropriate footwear. It is morally wrong to be wearing boots in the months of July and August but unless you want soaking wet feet, sandals are not an option. Step forward the ballet pump, a hidden gem of a shoe, chic for work and play, they can be formal in black or add a summery splash of colour in a gorgeous array of brights. My favourites have to be the Chanel-esque quilted flats, in black, they are perfect for pairing with jeans, vest and blazer for that preppy casual look or a skirt and shirt for that smart office outfit.
Read MoreTried and Tested: Revlon’s Colourstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick
Generally, I’m not a fan of long-wear lipsticks. I’ve tried many of them in the past, mainly during a misguided but fun period as a goth. Dark lipstick was essential and at the all-night rock clubs I used to frequent long wear was the only thing that would do. Getting back on topic, I think I can rank the things I most dislike about them in this order. – In at number three, the fact that you have to remove a layer of skin just to get the bloody things off , it hurts and it takes too long. – At two, most brands make you carry around an extra stick of gloss or moisturiser, which is just one more thing to get lost in my bag. – And in top position, how much they dry your lips out. It may be even and lasting coverage, but if your lips look and feel like Dot Cotton’s then what’s the point? The good people of Revlon clearly have the same gripes, if not the same experience of testing them whilst laced up into an 18-inch corset and dancing to Sepultura. Their much advertised
Read MoreTake That take Henry’s tartan
Henry Holland was delighted when Take That wore his tartan fabric during their recent tour. The British designer, who founded the House of Holland label has revealed the band’s stylist Luke Day personally approached him to see if he could provide red checked fabric for the pop stars’ ‘Circus’ stage costumes. He said: “Luke Day, who styles Take That and did the tour, asked if we had any left over tartan he could use for some costumes. They had the pieces made to fit in with the show and it was just using our special house tartan fabric. There were two jackets and two trousers.” The style icon, who is close friends with platinum blonde model Agyness Deyn, was thrilled with the end result. Henry said: “I loved the show, it was the biggest one I have ever been to and was spectacular!”
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