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Love or Hate: Rita Ora at SiriusXM

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Singer-songwirter Rita Ora, i.e. Britain’s answer to Rihanna, stopped by SiriusXM last week in a very vibrant, loud outfit which divided a few opinions at MFL HQ. It’s a little bit all over the shop as it offers a plethora of different looks all rolled into one. You have your glamour courtesy of the bold red lips and loose waves, your grunge/skater by way of the comfy trainers and skater skirt, your typical r’n’b artist thanks to the jacket and even more glamour thanks to those sparkly earrings that have definitely not gone unnoticed. There are a lot of ‘in your face’ parts of Rita’s look, but for us, the sparkly hoops (which we found out were diamond earrings from Jacob & Co) stood out the most. If you have a spare $78,000 casually lying around, you could snap up some for yourself right here…) We want to know whether you approve of the way Rita’s look was put together or whether it was all a bit ‘hot mess’ for your liking. Opinions below… [Images]

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Five minutes with…PPQ

by on 17th September 2023 0 comments

With a client portfolio that counts Rihanna, Alexa Chung and Sienna Miller as loyal fans, Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker – the dynamic driving force behind the directional label, PPQ – must be doing something right. Awarded with being responsible for ‘spearheading the drainpipe jean revolution’, Amy and Percy took this pioneering approach across the realm of fashion, marrying it seamlessly with music. The design duo run a record label by the name of 1234 Records, and host the annual sell-out 1234 Shoreditch festival. My Fashion Life caught up with the creative twosome to talk favourite holiday destinations, music, and of course, fashion. Describe a typical working day in the life of the PPQ dynamic duo. Amy: A typical day consists of designing across several collections with responses to factories or meetings with suppliers or pattern cutters. Percy: Generally coordinating show details or planning overseas trips to meet buyers and press. With what inspirations in mind was the PPQ spring/summer 2012 collection conceived? Amy: Inspiration came from one of our archive prints, so SS’12 has a retro feel to it – It’s very nostalgic yet fresh and upbeat for summer. Percy: It was great to look back at some of the iconic pieces we have made in our 10 years. Tell us about your favourite holiday destination? Amy: It’s a semi-difficult question as a lot of the places we travel to are work related – even though they are good. I think the best place I go to where I leave my drawing behind is the North of Ibiza, but you never stop having ideas or being inspired. Other highlights are Antigua and Japan. Percy: Mauritius was a great autumn break at the end of last season. No jet lag and the most chilled out staff on the planet which […]

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Midweek Moodboard: Military inspiration

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

To coincide with Armed Forces Day on Saturday 30th June, we decided to take a look at some military inspired pieces for our moodboard feature this week. We love the thought of injecting a bit of khaki and camouflage into our summer wardrobes – adding even one piece to an outfit is great for instantly toughening up a look. Plus, some of the hottest celebs have been getting on board with the trend too – need we remind you that Cheryl Cole, Rihanna and Katy Perry are just a few of the fierce and fabulous ladies that have been rocking army-inspired gear recently? Take a look at some of our hot picks below – and don’t forget to show your support for our boys and girls in the military. Click here for more deets. Stone Army boots, £46, available at Spartoo Camouflage sequined dress, £500, Ashish available at Browns Camouflage scarf, £248.50, Alexander McQueen available at Liberty Soldier crop top, £30, Illustrated People available at Topshop Military blazer, £60, Firetrap available at USC Gold effect bracelet, £73, Ida Callegaro available at Yoox High waisted shorts, £18, available at Van Mildert

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Rate or Slate: Solange Knowles in Carven vs. Brooklyn Decker in J.Mendel vs. Dianna Agron in Alice + Olivia

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

This week’s rate or slate brought up some head-turners, but not necessarily for all the right reason, might we add. Solange Knowles, famed for her cool style sense complete with an eccentric kick in the behind for conventional fashion, showed up at the Hennessy ‘Wild Rabbit’ Campaign Launch Event in a tribal inspired Carven SS’12 number. Brooklyn Decker has been doing the promo rounds for her latest film, Battleship, also starring Rihanna, in some rather impressive ensembles, but we’re stuck on this J.Mendel Fall 2012 lamé sleeved dress she wore to the movie’s Sydney premiere – yay or nay? Glee star Dianna Agron sported a floral Alice + Olivia Fall 2012 dress for her guest appearance on The View. Does Dianna rock hyper-floral, or is the coat strangling the plant life on her dress? It’s over to our Style Jury…. Fashion News Ed says: Brooklyn Decker: ‘Despite not being terribly fond of the gold sleeves, I love the rest ofBrooklyn’s outfit, and I’m really pleased she left her golden locks flowing for a more playful look.’ Dianna Agron: ‘When she took the coat off, Dianna looked flawless which is why she is my favourite out of the three ladies. Although the coat and the up-do make the look a bit office-y, she looked cute as a button and uber-stylish when she took it off which is what I am basing my opinion on.’ Solange Knowles: ‘I usually love Solange’s bold fashion choices, but something isn’t right here… I think the length of the dress, the pumped up cleavage and the shoes all contribute in one way or another. Sorry, Solange!’ You say: ‘Brooklyn rocks! – @LeChicUSA via Twitter ‘Brooklyn is always #1’ – @pinklipsTV via Twitter Verdict: RATE to the power of one! Brooklyn Decker in J.Mendel is this week’s clear […]

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Lusting after Topshop’s Unique Pixelated Cleopatra Sweatshirt

by on 11th March 2012 0 comments

Topshop Unique’s S/S 2012 collection might have been met with mixed reviews by the fashion press when released, but there is one lady in particular who is definitely championing the range. You might have heard of her- she’s called Rihanna! As one of MFL’s favourite singers, we were overjoyed to see Ri-Ri in the British label and have been lusting after her Cleopatra sweatshirt ever since.  The boxy jumper featuring a pixelated image of Liz Taylor as Cleopatra, perfectly channels the sportswear trend and is ideal for casual days. The collection has also caught the eye of Lindsay Lohan who wore a longer version of the top in a shoot with Terry Richardson for LOVE magazine. We would pair it now with skinny jeans or maxi skirt a la Rihanna or denim cut-offs when the weather gets warmer. Add a few pieces of chunky gold jewellery and you’ll be walking like an Egyptian in no time! Topshop Unique Pixelated Cleopatra Sweatshirt, £50, available at Topshop.

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Best Dressed of the Week: Rita Ora at the NME Awards 2012

by on 3rd March 2012 0 comments

We love it when celebrities ditch the traditional dress code in favour of more quirky, up-tempo ensembles. Rita Ora: the new girl on the block who’s taking the music, fashion and star gossip charts by storm did just that at this week’s NME Awards. She looked a heavenly vision in white with an interestingly rebellious edge at the Awards, held at the Brixton Academy on Wednesday; sporting a fluid, white Hussein Chalayan spring/summer 2012 suit. The Hot Right Now singer ensured her look didn’t fall into boardroom territory by accessorising with gold jewellery and spikes. Rita opted for various gold necklaces, bracelets and rings, and finished her look with a statement Christian Louboutin ‘Marquise’ python clutch. She chose to break up the whitewash with nude peep toe B Brian Atwood ‘Bambola’ pumps. Showcasing her signature beach wave blonde curls, Rita opted for a strong scarlet nail colour offset by a nude lip and strong eyes. Rita’s edgy sense of style gives a clear indication of the direction her musical talent will take. She’ll definitely keep surprising the showbiz masses, and, we feel she bears an uncanny resemblance to our other rebel favourite: Rihanna.  

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Katy Perry: An emotional, post-Russell transformation

by on 5th March 2012 0 comments

Many of us can sympathise with the excruciating emotional pain Katy Perry has endured in the past few weeks. A messy divorce; unashamedly womanising ex-husband who deems it perfectly fine to return to his waywardly amorous ways so soon after playing the ’Love’ game, and a hugely successful music career are really not the easiest to balance. But Katy has managed to project a steely persona; one that gives nothing away but beneath the surface, a storm is brewing. Her nearest and dearest have come to her rescue, encouraging her to see other men post- Russell Brand, and even Elton John dedicated a ‘singles table’ to Katy and a whole host of other love-starved stars. But who better to understand what Katy is going through than Rihanna; whom Katy is a success replica of and, Rihanna, too has tasted the sour fruits of a tumultuous, ill-fated relationship with violent ex Chris Brown. Although the best pals’ circumstances vary greatly, there is an eerie coincidence between their post break-up appearances and behaviour. After splitting from Chris Brown, Rihanna adopted a harsher, angrier and darker tone, which was evident through the music she produced. Rated R was her fourth album, and her first after her horrific ordeal; featuring tracks such as Te Amo, Hard and the deeply dark Russian Roulette. Similarly, Katy Perry revealed in her latest interview with Interview magazine ‘my music is about to get real f****** dark, so . . .’ which hints towards following in the footsteps of best celeb friend, RiRi. Photographed for Interview in a sexy studded, sequinned bra, long, black gloves and chandelier earrings, and surrounded by a host of burlesque dancers in very little; Katy is unrecognisable in this new, smokier guise. Her outfits, although already eccentric, are turning raunchier and slightly more rebellious, […]

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Top stories this week: London Fashion Week kicks off, The Brit Awards get underway and Raf Simons leaves Jil Sander

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

London Fashion Week AW12 The big news of the week was obviously London Fashion Week, as both well established and up-and-coming designers showcased their autumn/winter 2012 collections in some of London’s swankiest locations. We attended the likes of Mulberry, Roksanda Ilincic, Holly Fulton, Inbar Spector, Bora Aksu and more, and loved each and every one! Read more here!  Raf Simons steps down as Jil Sander creative director Just a few days before the label is due to show its autumn/winter 2012 collection in Milan, Jil Sander’s creative director Raf Simons has announced that he will be leaving the brand after almost seven years. Read more here! The 2012 Brit Awards Some of the biggest current names in music flew into London for the 2012 Brit Awards, which saw the likes of Adele, Rihanna and Lana Del Rey walk away with prizes. The red carpet was bold and interesting to say the least, with the likes of Jessie J and Florence Welch making our best dressed list. Read more here! Andrej Pejic fronts Jean Paul Gaultier’s Kokorico campaign In a bid to create more buzz around the label’s brand new Kokorico male scent, Jean Paul Gaultier has snapped up Andrej Pejic to appear in the ad campaign, shot by Matthew Stone. Read more here! See the entire Marni for H&M lookbook After a few teaser pictures and videos here and there, we’re thrilled to be able to show you the Marni for H&M lookbook in its entirety! Read more here! Milan Fashion Week kicks off! Gucci and Alberta Ferretti kicked off Milan Fashion Week in style a few days ago, presenting dark, moody and stunning autumn/winter 2012 collections. Read more here! 

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Monday Musings: The things rattling our fashion brains on the hardest day of the week

by on 20th February 2012 0 comments

This early fashion week morning at My Fashion Life HQ, Starbucks and fashion week invite holder in tow – before we dash out to today’s shows – we’re mulling over…. Doing it Lana style – Mulberry’s ‘Del Rey’ Bag A handbag named in your honour is today’s trademark of ultimate fame. You’ve bagged it (pardon the pun) if Emma Hill wants to name one of her world famous creations after you, and Lana, you’re just that. Needless to say, Alexa may be feeling a slight budge off her Mulberry throne, as the ‘Del Rey’ is the first celeb-dedicated bag post-Alexa Satchel. The ever loyal Lana sat front row at the brand’s autumn winter 2012 show, namesake bag in tow. Let’s see where this Mulberry collaboration takes Ms. Del Rey…. Brits Style The Brits are being held tomorrow and are even more exciting because it is during Fashion Week! Rihanna’s impromptu appearance at Stella McCartney’s autumn winter show gave us a taste of things to come, and we hope it isn’t just the outfit choices that surprise us at this year’s Brits. Tipped to win big is mega-voiced, bouffant-wielding, Adele and scruffy singing sensation Ed Sheeran. But being fashion people, it’s the outfits we’re really concerned with, and we can’t wait to see what Jessie J puts together this time! Remainder of London Fashion Week We can’t believe day 4 of London Fashion Week is upon us, and feel as though today all the MAJOR shows are happening all at once! The designers at the forefront ofLondon’s unique fashion aesthetic – Erdem, Christopher Kane, Peter Pilotto and Michael Van Der Ham – are taking centre stage today, and, although we’re still spellbound from their spring summer 2012 shows, we can’t wait for next season! A concoction ofLondon’s eclectic talent all in […]

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Five fab snakeskin pieces under £50

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Here at MFL, we love all types of animal print; leopard, zebra, tiger, crocodile. You name it, we’ve pretty much tried it. But there is one print that we have special style affection for- snakeskin. There is something really cool and effortless about snakeskin that other prints just can’t touch. Leopard print might look glam on certain occasions but, worn the wrong way and you might just verge into Bet Lynch territory (shudder). Snakeskin on the other hand, is more subtle, more refined and more blasé. We love! Thankfully it is super-hot right now and investing in a piece will see you right through summer. Here are our top five picks which are all, miraculously, under £50. 1.If you haven’t ventured into the style mecca that is Stylist Pick, you need to now. This clutch and purse set is modern, fashion forward and panelled with just the right amount of snakeskin. Cindy Multi Clutch and Purse Set, £39.95, available at Stylist Pick 2. What could be more chic than this gorgeous little leather snakeskin flap over wallet from Reiss. We love the simplistic design and luxe feel. Oh and did we mention it’s in the sale? Reiss Mario Square Flap Over Wallet, £69 £34, available at Reiss 3.Everyone from Rihanna to Alexa are huge fans of hi-tops and these snakeskin ones from Stylist Pick tick all the right boxes. Wear with rolled up jeans and a loose knit sweater now and with shorts and a vest when summer, eventually, arrives. Elva Snake Print Hi-tops, £39.95, available at Stylist Pick 4.You’ll have the moves like Jagger in these MOTO supersoft skinny jeans. Sexy, rock ‘n’ roll and oh so cool. MOTO Snakeskin Print Supersoft Skinny Jeans, £40, available at Topshop 5.What is not to love about the faux-snakeskin bag from Warehouse? […]

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Five minutes with Lady Gaga’s fave shoe designer, Lungta de Fancy

by on 25th November 2011 0 comments

Despite Lungta De Fancy designer Mai Marimoto being on her way to celebrating the 10th anniversary of the brand, penning a book and branching out into lingerie in the next coming months, the Central Saint Martins graduate remains a humble and fuss-free designer with a true passion and talent for her work – and a desire to please every one of her shoppers. And, since we mention it, those shoppers happen to include some of fashion’s most famous faces from Lady Gaga to Victoria Beckham and Rihanna (and even a royal, too). The appeal, it seems, is her ability to meet every girl’s needs. You can find Lungta De Fancy in London’s New Bond Street, Knightsbridge and St Christopher’s Place, which is where we caught up with the designer last week as part of the fabulous Thank You Thursdays shopping event. Find out what Mai Marimoto told us about her inspirations, her plans for the label, and those Lady Gaga shoes…   How do you manage to balance getting the maximum out of your creativity and keeping the prices down to (relatively) affordable prices? I understand that every customer is special so I wouldn’t mind if someone came up to me and said ‘I love this’, but it needs to be a bit different here so each item can be individual if that’s how a lady wants it. Every lady is something special and everyone has different figures. For three of our stores we do free alterations so we like to make sure it fits the client perfectly before their special event. Like this client that’s come in today – she thinks the dress is a little too long so we are fixing it to how she likes for no extra cost. London isn’t the only place you have a […]

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The fetish trend: was it really so good being bad?

by on 7th November 2011 0 comments

“It’s so good being bad,” said Rihanna in her mega hit S&M, and rightly so. They’re the lyrics some fashion designers swore by when translating their inspirations for AW11 onto the catwalk. Fashion’s eyes feasted on this season’s celebrated fetish trend: a voyeuristic welcoming of PVC and rubberised separates punctuated with seductive frills and sheer inserts. It was definitely as case of good girl gone bad and, quite honestly, I’m still unsure about it. Wondering outside of the realms of the secretive bedroom in dominatrix-inspired apparel is a frightening concept. Yes, the underwear-as-outerwear trend of seasons past has become something of normality; I still can’t help but feel squeamish at the debauched thoughts of the man in the grey coat on the number 42 bus who could most possibly be undressing my peek-a-boo lace Marc Jacobs creation with his eyes. But the question that most troubled me when I sat down, Starbucks-ready, and dissected every autumn catwalk look was this: what made it ok this season to turn all unchaste and bedroom un-coy? Where had the shocking brights and multiple doses of SS11 minimalism gone? And most importantly: what purpose was an affinity for fetish going to serve? After all, wouldn’t it be a bit insensitive to stroll though Hyde Park, whip and night porter cap in tow? But then again, fashion hasn’t really served a purpose other than making the ostentatious acceptable and allowing fashion virgins to ‘come out of the closet’ (pun intended). Naturally, I turned to the worshipped domain of celebrity to seek answers – Gaga being the obvious choice, but Rihanna more so. They are, sadly, the current yardsticks of survival; whatever of theirs we can emulate on our meager earnings, we do, and in my eyes, no one has probably been more responsible and made […]

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Amy Childs is the face of Tesco’s Bra Queen range

by on 31st October 2011 0 comments

Leaving The Only Way is Essex has only enhanced Amy Childs‘ career, as she has just become the face, bust and body of Ultimo’s new underwear range for Tesco. The new range is entitled Bra Queen and was designed by Ultimo founder Michelle Mone, to give customers Ultimo quality at more affordable prices. What do you think of Amy’s efforts as an underwear model? 

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First Look: Lavazza’s 20th anniversary 2012 calendar

by on 24th October 2011 0 comments

The Lavazza calendar turns 20 next year, and to celebrate its big birthday, the 2012 edition has taken quite a special turn. Meet The Lavazzers – that is, the people who have made the calendar so successful for the past two decades. For the 20th anniversary calendar, Lavazza’s invited 12 of its most iconic contributors of the past 20 years back to create self-portraits that represent their relationship with the coffee company. And how the cameras have turned. The likes of Elliot Erwit, Ellen Von Unwerth, Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger, Miles Aldridge and David LaChapelle have all taken images for the 2012 edition that, whether through humour or vanity, express their one-of-a-kind vision. From Erwit’s comical paper bag head to Leibovitz’s simple self-portrait and Finlay MacKay’s digitally-enhanced human dog, the results are varied to say the least, but they each share a surreal quality and a sweet story of Lavazza’s journey to legendary status. And fronting it all? 20-year-old (sense a theme?) Dutch model Valerie van der Graaf, who was shot by Ellen Von Unwerth blowing out birthday candles on the cover. It’s her biggest scoop to date, but with her buxom curves and big blonde hair, we’ll tell you now it won’t be long before you see this girl everywhere. Flick through our gallery below to see the 20th anniversary calendar images, and stay tuned for all the goss from launch party… [nggallery id=104]

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Top stories this week: David Beckham for H&M, American Apparel teams up with eBay and much more

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

David Beckham partners with H&M for menswear line Okay, so we may have put the gorgeous David Beckham as the headline photo to brighten up our day with an lustful stare or two! But there is a newsworthy story attached to the footballer, he is the latest celebrity to join forces with Swedish high-street store H&M. Whilst we don’t expect a collection quite to the standard of his wife, Victoria, we’re sure you want to know all about it so read more here! American Apparel partners with eBay We love a bargain here at My Fashion Life, so when we heard that across the pond label American Apparel were set to partner with online heavy-weight eBay we were jumping for joy. To hear more about the collaboration read here! Balmain’s cheaper diffusion line Rumours have been circulating recently that fashion house Balmain are set to release a cheaper diffusion line. We know, your christmas and birthday list is set this year -right? Read more here! Amy Winehouse The tragic death of songstress Amy Winehouse shocked the nation earlier this week. Read our tribute to the Back to Black singer here. Apart from singing Amy also showed her talented hand in fashion design, teaming up with Fred Perry to create a collection of polo shirts and retro styled dresses. Whether or not her outstanding collections will be released is set to be discussed. Read more here! Alexander McQueen leaves £50,000 to his pet dogs No, we haven’t added a few extra zeros to that figure. Alexander McQueen really did leave more than most of us earn in a year to his dogs! Read more about the pampered pooches here! David LaChapelle takes Rihanna to court Oh Rihanna! First you sex up your shows and strip down to your knick-knacks for a boogie with […]

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British fashion reigns at the Met Ball

by on 3rd May 2011 0 comments

For an event that usually champions the best of American fashion, last night’s Met Ball saw a surprising amount of stars wearing gowns from British designers. Perhaps it was a nod towards last night’s honouree, the late Alexander McQueen, who’s life and work was celebrated in an accompanying exhibition, Savage Beauty, or maybe the world hasn’t quite recovered from royal wedding fever just yet – but either way, the Brits ruled the red carpet. Dressing the most celebs was Stella McCartney – also clad in her own label – who decked out an impressive 14 stars in her dresses (save a jumpsuit for Iman), including Rihanna, Naomi Watts, Eva Mendes, Maggie Gyllenhaal and BFFs Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Thandie Newton and Madonna. Also high up on the most-spotted list was, unsurprisingly, Alexander McQueen. Sarah Burton wore a white dress by her own design to honour her friend and mentor, while Daphne Guinness, Naomi Campbell, Gisele, Coco Rocha, Anna Dello Russo, Karen Elson, Racquel Zimmerman and Salma Hayek and Sarah Jessica Parker all paid tribute to the designer. And the list of Brits doesn’t stop there – Erdem dressed Lily Donaldson in a floor-length navy lace gown, Burberry bagged Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to wear a satin rose gown and nude python clutch, and Alexa Chung wore new-season Christopher Kane. Stay tuned for our round-up of the best and worst dressed from last night’s Met Ball.

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Blake Lively’s become a redhead!

by on 27th April 2011 0 comments

The gorgeous Blake Lively is known as much for flowing tresses as she is her impeccable sense of style, so we were a little surprised this morning to see that she’s dyed those beach blonde waves red. Red! Appearing at the Times magazine 100 Most Influential People party last night, she debuted her brand new ‘do on the red carpet with a mane to match, showcasing inches of full, bouncy, auburn waves.  Red locks are quite the rage at the moment, it appears, having been spotted on the heads of Rihanna and Cheryl Cole, so was it just a matter of time before Blake embraced the look? Unlikely. Apparently her new hair is for a film role as Glinda the Good Witch in the upcoming Oz: The Great and the Powerful movie, which would explain those rumours a while back, too (though teamed with her turquoise Zuhair Murad gown and towering Louboutins, she’d be equally suited for the role of Ariel, we reckon). Film roles aside, we’re unsure whether this racy colour suits Blake. It’s a bit too dramatic for her relaxed style and makes her look old beyond her years. Fingers crossed she’ll swap back to blonde after the film. Whatever will Karl say? What do you think about Blake’s new hair? Would you ever dye your hair a dramatic colour? As always, your thoughts below, please…

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Who will replace Christophe Decarnin at Balmain?

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

This season is going to be remembered not for trends or style icons, but as the season of the great creative reshuffle. First Galliano was fired from Dior under the shadow of scandal, spelling rumours of a major swap-around in the luxury French fashion houses, and just yesterday it was announced that another of the greats has jumped ship as Christophe Decarnin parted ways with Balmain. The French designer, who joined the label in 2005, is widely credited as the strength behind Balmain, lifting both prices and designs to new heights, and inspiring Balmania among celebs and the fashion world with his fierce designs. Although his departure hasn’t attracted the same sense of shock as Galliano’s, rumours are rife as to what has prompted the split. Most sources suggest the designer’s recent absence from his AW11 show, blamed on exhaustion, was actually masking a deeper emotional health crisis. But it’s also possible that his leaving has a lot to do with creative differences between Decarnin and Balmain CEO Alain Hivelin (how many ripped tees and power leather can one really wear?), or that the designer’s enthusiasm was lost after unofficial Balmain ambassador and supportive friend Emmanuelle Alt left the brand to take the helm at Vogue Paris. Either way, there’s opening at Balmain for one of the biggest feats in fashion, and the question on everyone’s lips is who’s going to get it. We’ve highlighted the favourite front-runners for the job (and yes, the same names rumoured for Dior are cropping up here, too) – see below for the candidates tipped for the post. 1. Melanie Ward Who: Balmain’s stylist Why: Fashionista tips Ward as the most likely replacement. Following Emmanuelle Alt’s departure, über-stylist Ward stepped in to cover styling duties at Balmain, and was credited, albeit unofficially, with having […]

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Celebs love Christian Louboutin’s Lucifer heels (and so do we)

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

With their cigarette-thin heels and bright red soles, Christian Louboutin’s statement shoes are the go-to footwear for celebrities, regardless of where they’re headed. And it seems this pair of killer courts – cleverly named Lucifer after their devilish wicked streak – are no different. Spotted on Elle Macpherson on the school run (seriously, how does she look that glamourous first thing in the morning?), Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez, Louboutin’s Lucifer Bow heels are only for the fearless – but boy are they worth the wobble. The decorative double bow at the toe mixed with deadly sharp studs and spike heels make these pumps a fierce combination of pretty and punky, meaning they’ll work with pretty much any outfit (a la Elle’s skinnies or Kim’s mini). We’re totally sold on them – as with all Louboutin’s, they turn any outfit into a show-stopper. See how the celebs are wearing theirs below… [nggallery id=8] Christian Louboutin Lucifer Spike Bow Pump, $995 (£650), available at Bergdorf Goodman. BUY NOW!

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Christopher Kane launches capsule collection for J Brand

by on 24th February 2011 0 comments

Vogue US editor-in-chief Anna Wintour branded designer Christopher Kane as a “young man with a huge future in front of him” during London Fashion Week, and nothing could be closer to the truth. With his new capsule denim collection for J Brand set to launch next year as part of his resort spring 2012 line, the Scottish designer is bound to hit stateside big time with this one.

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All the action from the BAFTAs, Grammys and Brits

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Cor, it’s been a busy week for awards, hasn’t it? Sunday night saw both the BAFTAs in London and the Grammys in Los Angeles welcome the biggest stars from the world of film and music onto their red carpets, and as if that wasn’t enough to satisfy our sartorial needs, the Brits took centre stage on Tuesday, too. In case you missed any of the action from the red carpet, we’ve rounded up the best bits from each evening to make sure you’re well in fashion’s loop. See below for our highlights… The BAFTAs From Emma Watson looking pretty in Valentino Couture to Jessica Alba looking cool in cobalt Atelier Versace, London’s Royal Opera House was awash with celebs stamping their style on the red carpet – oh, and there might have been something about Colin Firth winning Best Actor, too. Click here to see our 2011 BAFTA coverage The Grammys Los Angeles knows no bounds when it comes to serving up sartorial style at the Grammys, and this year’s 53rd annual award ceremony was no different. With the likes of Kelly Osbourne, Heidi Klum and Lea Michele topping our best-dressed list, there was little room for disappointment. Click here to see our 2011 Grammy coverage The Brits Well what do you know, it looks like London can throw a few style shapes too. With the best in the music business gathering at the O2 for this year’s Brits, it seems the best of British design was the order of the evening. Click here to see our 2011 Brit coverage

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AMA’s 2010: best and worst dressed

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Last night saw music’s mega-stars gather in LA for the 2010 annual American Music Awards – and with a stellar award ceremony comes sartorial heaven, too. But where the tuelle trains trod as the A-list worked their fashion finery along the red carpet, a few faux pas fell into the mix with the cameras ready and waiting. And so, without further ado, we bring you our edit of the best and worst dressed at last night’s 2010 AMA’s… Best: Rihanna in Elie Saab Miley Cirus in Marchesa Katy Perry in Badgley Mischka Taylor Swift in Collette Dinnigan Fergie in Falguni & Shane Peacock Jada Pinkett Smith in Emilio Pucci Jessica Alba in Cushnie et Ochs Worst: Phoebe Price Ke$ha Nicki Minaj in Manish Arora Who soared and sunk for you?

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Weekly Round-up

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

Find out why fashion’s got World Cup fever (as if you didn’t know), see what’s sparked a row between the Alexander McQueen label and Cadbury, and how to be ‘fresh’ like Chipmunk… Ah, the World Cup kicks off today, and although we’d love to say we’re as much fans of the game as we are of the players, we’re, er, not. But our favourite designers seem to have caught the Fifa fever so, you know, we can kind of deal with it – The Cut There’s no pictures yet, but Coco Rocha has tied the knot – Coco Perez Alexander McQueen vs Cadbury: the cuffs are off – The Telegraph Good girl gone bad? No, we’re not talking about Rihanna, it’s Jimmy Choo’s latest clutch – Purseblog If you’re not looking fresh you’d better get some Colgate: Chipmunk likes to keep things cool – MFL For Him

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Round the table with Henry Holland and Gemma Cairney

by on 20th October 2013 0 comments

As you well know, here at MFL we’re rather partial to a fashion TV series or two, and none more so than Frock Me with TK Maxx, back on TV screens in the UK for a second series to brighten up the bleakest Sunday mornings. Hosted by super-style icon Alexa Chung, London designer Henry Holland and Radio 1 style expert Gemma Cairney, Frock Me follows fashion through its rampant relationship with music as it highlights top trends for the season, chats to the very best in the business, gives DIY styling tips, and shows you how people on the street are working – and styling – the season’s best trends… in a nutshell. Naturally, we were obliged to catch up with Henry and Gemma when TK Maxx invited us to London’s Zetter hotel last week where, alongside a few other bloggers, we quizzed the pair on all things Frock Me and fashion. We’ve seen three shows so far, can you tell us what we can expect from the rest of the series? HH: There’s a show about romance, there’s a show about Americana, there’s a show about festivals; so there’s those theme-shows, and you can expect to see Sophie Ellis-Bextor, you can expect to see Gabriella Cilmi, we’ve had the Future Heads, Marina and the Diamonds, Paloma Faith – she was good, and everyone did live too. And then there’s some very ridiculous sketches… GC: We’ve got prints in Bristol [just aired] which was fun, I actually put a couple up against each other for the Frock Off, and the girl really looks like Alexa so that was good. And then we’ve got in Birmingham Americana – we ended up with about 200 people surrounding us in the middle of town for the final section, so we were kind of […]

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Sex and the City 2 trailer

by on 9th April 2010 0 comments

Sex and the City cats calm yourselves – it’s finally here. After two years waiting with baited breath, the trailer for the movie sequel has finally been unveiled this morning for our viewing pleasure. Friends, fans and fashionistas; behold.

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Celeb Beauty Statements: A look at celeb beauty and hair trends this month

by on 19th October 2013 0 comments

With London Fashion Week over and early morning frost turning to damp dew, it can only mean one thing! Summer is on its way and that means celebs are out in full force on red carpets across the globe, ready to show us how to paint our faces this season! So, let’s kick this party off with Jessica Biel. Her absence of heavy make up is spot on trend , following in the steps of Bobbi Brown. With only concealer, blusher for definition and lipstick for sex appeal she shows us all how to work a pretty smile and a cute pair of earrings! Add natural waves and she’s working two trends at once! Next comes Leona Lewis at the Brits. Whilst her silver futuristic dress and studded cuffs might be a little much for dress down Fridays, her silver nails show us all how we can tap into this trend. Other fans of silver nails include trend setting Rihanna! Speaking of Riri, only a true fashionist like her can show us the way to this next trend. Big hair a la Jedward. It’s the real way to avoid washing your hair, simply pile on the hair spray and backcomb! Although I’m sure she wasn’t thinking of a way to avoid a hair wash when getting ready for the Grammys!!! Spring was in full bloom on the face of Sarah Harding at the Capital Awards in London. Ticking two big trends with one move, her orange lipstick shows us how to do bold lips and reminds us to leave the liquid liner at home!

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