After filing for bankruptcy last year and being reduced to a mere licensing operation in December, things could finally be looking up for Christian Lacroix: it’s back on the move , but couture and Christian aren’t on the agenda.
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Armani and Prada for Lady Gaga
Her sartorial style has caught the attention of eagle eyes yet again , this time, two top fashion houses: Giorgio Armani and Prada are taking to design bespoke pieces for Lady Gaga‘s latest tour.
Read MoreYour Top Five: Red Lipsticks, well February is the month of romance!
Roses on Valentine’s Day, the carpet at the Bafta’s and the new Choos that I really really really want! To get us through this bitter, cold winter, London seems to have taken the colour of heat , red and coated everything in it! Red lips are no exception, with the likes of Dita Von Tesse and Christina Aguilera leading the way! But with sooo many brands to choose from, how do you know which lipstick is red for you? In true fashion victim style, I’ve trawled through dozens of lippies and come up with the top five!! 5. Starting at no 5 and the cheapest at £4.49 is Lipstick in Russian Red, £12.50. This vibrant colour is a catwalk number, and will make sure that you’re spotted a mile away! But be careful of smudging! 3. Enviro-friendly and a moisturiser, Ultimate Lipstick Duo in 13 Sophia, £13 is a vibrant red on one end and a combo moisturiser/primer on the other! Use the base coat to get sheer colour, or just the colour alone for an intense red! 1. All that glitters is not gold , this final lipstick certainly doesn’t glitter, but it does land a well deserved gold! Giorgio Armani’s Rouge d’Armani in 14 rouge 400, £22, is a sure winner with it’s Color Bond technology, giving lips a softer feel and fuller finish. And lasting power? Mine survived kisses, wine glasses and cups of tea right the way through the day.
Read MoreVictoria Beckham to design menswear?
Hush hush or you’ll miss the whispers: rumour has it that Victoria Beckham might be expanding her fashion line to include a menswear collection, and you’ll never guess who’s set to be in charge of the design.
Read MoreVictoria Beckham and Marc Jacobs to do fur?
She’s just expanded (and re-branded) her denim and sunglasses lines, but it seems Victoria Beckham’s already got more cards on the creative table, teaming up with Marc Jacobs to focus on fur.
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Victoria Beckham Denim leggings
After the success of Victoria Beckham’s dress collections, we were very excited to hear about the new Victoria Beckham Denim range that hit Net a Porter and selected stores this Wednesday. Similiarly to her previous fashion ventures, this collection features fine tailoring and recognisable VB figure hugging fabrics. We’re not normally huge legging enthusiasts here at My Fashion Life but this striking pair have really taken our fancy. The version of sophisticated ‘jeggings’ (sorry, we can’t believe we just compounded a word either) includes black stretch calf panels and a little ‘V’ panel at the back. Nice touch. Get yours now for £180 at Net a Porter. If you’re not a fan of the Denim collection, then keep an eye out for Victoria Beckham’s range of sunglasses due to hit Net a Porter very soon…
Read MoreVictoria Beckham’s future in fashion
It’ll take more than some fame/fashion hungry thieves stealing her dresses to stop Victoria Beckham, because, in case you hadn’t noticed, she’s actually unstoppable.
Read More10 great holiday gifts for under £250: For Him
1. All Saints Legion Jacket, £195 available at Amazon.co.uk 9. Tom Ford Brown Acetate Caravan Sunglasses, £239 available at my-wardrobe.com
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 MoreBurberry launch social networking site
Fashion’s certainly getting down with the kids lately , in between Gucci launching its social networking site Eyeweb and Louis Vuitton twittering, Burberry is now launching its hotly anticipated social networking site, Artofthetrench.com.
Read MoreGiorgio Armani’s new eyewear models
Yes, he’s made it into our headlines again. When he’s not jetting off to Russia or launching a mobile platform for e-commerce, Giorgio Armani is doing what he does best: designing. And here’s his latest creations , a new line of stylish eyewear.
Read MoreInterview with pop star Jessica Taylor
Specsavers returned again this year with their second Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition, this time fronted by ex-pop princess Jessica Taylor. Jessica , who’s a glasses wearer herself , has been the face of 2009’s campaign, which has seen sexy specs wearers across the globe battle it out for the title. As a judge on this year’s panel for the spectacular showdown, we caught up with Jessica just before the grand final on Tuesday afternoon to hear her thoughts. Sponsored by
Read MoreOlsen twins launch a junior line
Oh, is the creative genius of the Olsen twins never ending? After recently revealing they would be expanding their high-end label The Row to include a sunglasses line, Mary-Kate and Ashley have now set their sights on creating a collection for a younger market.
Read MoreGucci app for iPhone
Gucci’s getting so high-tech. As if their new social networking website, Eyeweb, where users can upload images and watch them appear across the new collection of sunglasses isn’t enough, Gucci has now announced the launch of its ground breaking app for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Read MoreFashion First at Westfield London
It’s hard to believe that Westfield, London is already nearly a year old. It just goes to show that we’ve obviously not been shopping enough! London’s favourite shopping mall however, is set to change all that by celebrating their very first birthday in true style. The shopping centre will be creating a range of ‘fashion firsts’ on October 30th, inviting 280 retailers to introduce a ‘first’ to their store and exclusively to Westfield.
Read MoreJoe Corre leaves Agent Provocateur
Joe Corre, founder of luxury lingerie line Agent Provocateur, has quit his business.
Read MoreThe Olsen sisters’ sunnies
As the trendiest twins in fashion, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have set trends with their statement eye wear, so we didn’t think it’d be long before the designer duo put their minds to making their own. And would you believe it , news just in is that the pair are teaming up with Linda Farrow to create a collection of sunglasses.
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Betty Jackson
I don’t know if you’ve noticed but shoulders are in. And they will remain ‘in’ right through Spring Summer 2010 as well, Betty Jackson will make sure of it. Betty Jackson’s clothes always have her fingerprint clearly marked. You would know you were at a Betty Jackson show, but this is not a criticism. For if you love girlish charm, floral prints and strong silhouettes then you will adore Betty Jackson. This season saw a geek chic feel with big side parted hair, coloured pop socks and oversized glasses. It was eclectic playing with prints, textures and layers, and it was bright and breezy. The colour scheme of mint greens, ballet pinks and mustards worked well although the apricot and silver lame phase was a surprise. The knickerbockers were super sweet, and the short suit was lovely. Ruffles were the key detail and acted like mini ruffs and bustles. The squared off shoulders were a nice touch and the shoes were divine. Overall it was a very nice, very pretty collection, that had some great pieces. It might not have you grabbing for your credit card. But it is a show that may inspire you into working that vintage, geek-esque look. If you’re looking to invest make sure it’s in a shoulder piece as these were the strongest. Time to grab those shoulder pads ladies.
Read MoreJumble and Pearls turns one
Jumble and Pearls is one on Saturday 3rd October, and to celebrate they’re hosting an event on the 1st Saturday of every month.
Read MoreDita Von Teese to release beauty book
Dita Von Teese is writing a beauty book. The glamorous burlesque dancer, who is a spokesperson for MAC Viva Glam make-up, has decided to share the secrets to her flawless appearance. She revealed on her Twitter blog: “I am currently writing a beauty book, in fact. It will probably be out this time next year. It’s a big project!”
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 MoreVanity Fair names best dressed in 2009
Brad Pitt has made Vanity Fair’s Best Dressed List due to his fondness for accessories. The 45-year-old actor , who raises six children with partner Angelina Jolie was praised for his devotion to sunglasses. Vanity Fair’s Amy Fine Collins told US TV show ‘Today’: “He has found a lot of accessories men are imitating; the hats, the aviators, the scarves. He looks good and does good. “Angelina does make a good accessory for him.
Read MoreFive of the best: Sequin jackets
Gone are the days when sequin jackets were only associated with bingo callers, Elvis impersonators and holiday park entertainers. Pick a good one and it really doesn’t matter if you’re wearing a comfy t-shirt and boyfriend-cut blazer is big this season and the same applies to sequin blazers. Think Miami Vice, with sparkles on. Then there are textured, vintage style jackets for that world-traveller, just-got-off-the-plane-from-Monte-Carlo-darling vibe. Just add smoky eye shadow and a pout. Choose the cut, colour and size of the sequins wisely and you could have yourself one of those wardrobe treasures that will become threadbare before you get tired of wearing it.
Read MorePharrell doesn’t do bling
Pharrell Williams thinks only “cheap-minded” people wear flash jewellery. The 36 year old hip-hop artist, who has clothing labels Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Footwear and has designed glasses and jewellery for Louis Vuitton, hates the large, gaudy accessories other rap stars are famous for sporting. He said: “I don’t understand bling – I never wore any. To me, it’s cheap jewellery for the cheap-minded. I don’t associate myself with the hip-hop fraternity. Pieces that I design are only of the best quality.” Despite his hatred of diamond-laden jewellery, Pharrell does like some aspects of hip-hop style.
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Ray-Ban or Topshop?
Summer is finally upon us and that means we get to adorn the best sun-induced accessory, sunglasses. Definitely a girls best friend, you don’t need to worry about growing out of them or trying to squeeze into that smaller size, they will always fit just perfect and go with every outfit. The only problem is that you have to decide upon a style, my favourite will always be the wayfarer. A style that seems season-less. Seen year after year on our favourite celebs, already this season they have been spotted on the faces of Alexa Chung, Lindsey Lohan and Chloe Sevigny. The brand that made them famous of course is Ray Ban and the above are fabulous.
Read MoreSasha Fierce to launch fashion range
Beyonce Knowles’ latest fashion range will be aimed at schoolgirls. The ‘Crazy in Love’ singer has teamed up with her mother Tina Knowles to launch Sasha Fierce for Dereon, which will include shoes, glasses, lingerie, sportswear and jewellery. Tina will create the clothing and accessories but she insists Beyonce will be very involved with the designs. She explained to WWD: “She definitely tells me what she likes and what she doesn’t. It was her suggestion to line the rips of the jeans with the mesh and lace. It makes the jeans look really different from what’s out there.”
Read MoreIt’s over folks. Anna Wintour’s 60 minutes is up!
Seriously, how can you not respect Anna Wintour? Notice, I refrained from using the word, “love. If there’s anything we can take away from her 60 minutes with Morley Safer, it’s that Anna is not lovable nor does she wish to be known as such. Anna is the ultimate professional. She’s calm collected and very cool….possibly a little too cool. As Morley puts it, in the media, “She’s been portrayed as Darthvader in a frock or as harshly as nuclear Wintour. Or is she really just peaches and cream with a touch of arsenic? Hilarious. I personally loved this interview. Not because it was particularly revealing, because it wasn’t. Not because of the portrayal of the fashion industry, because yet again the “Devil wears Prada stereotype was reinforced. But, mainly because it was great to hear “the most powerful woman in fashion address the rumours that surround her mysterious persona.
Read MoreChanel cruise collections come to Venice
Last night Karl Lagerfeld presented the Chanel Cruise collections in the Italian city of Venice. It was of course the most beautiful of settings, and is probably the most suited city to the elegance and romance that surrounds the Chanel brand. The catwalk took place on the boardwalk on the Lido beach, a true dream setting and again perfect for cruise. The invitation had an image of Coco sitting on the Lido beach. On the perfect setting Lagerfeld said: “Venice has a genuine dark and mysterious side to it that fascinated me. I really like the Italian spirit and the Venetian lifestyle, and let’s not forget that Coco Chanel came back to Venice for 10 years.
Read MoreRihanna gets it very very wrong
I don’t know what’s been happening to Rihanna recently but she has turned into a car crash of a fashionista. It’s so horrifyingly horrific but you can’t help but stare. I thought her
Read MoreVictoria Beckham zips up for a day in the sun
What would you wear if you running around in the blistering heat of the LA sunshine? Perhaps a
Read MoreFancy a piece of Gwyneth Paltrow’s wardrobe?
Well, now you can. The Hollywood starlet is selling off her wardrobe on eBay to raise money for the Robin Hood Foundation. It’s called the GOOP eBay store after Gwyneth’s personal blog. And it is stocked full of fabulous pieces. Gwyneth takes US 8.5-9.5 in shoes and US 4-6 in clothes. But never fear there are plenty of yummy bags and accessories if you’re not Gwyneth size. There are loads of lovely pieces, including some fab Tods gladiator-esque sandals, a pair of gorgeous Michael Kors sunglasses not forgetting the mint Chanel, and some stunning Balenciaga and Lanvin pieces. But check out the pictured studded Burberry sandals! Wow! They’re currently up to $373.82. There are some really great pieces, and the auction is all in aid of a great cause. The Robin Hood Foundation has been targeting poverty in New York City since 1988. They provide education and programs in order to tackle numerous issues including domestic violence, healthcare, the homeless and teen pregnancy. To have a look at the gorgeous Gwyneth’s wares click here. Otherwise check out Gwyneth’s blog GOOP.
Read MoreBeauty Road Test: M.A.C Just Dessert Lipglass
What: The Sugarsweet range from M.A.C. On the face of it, it’s a pretty bold collection. Lipsticks, eye shadows, shadesticks, nail varnishes and mineralised skin finishes (metallic blusher to you and me) are all inspired by the frosted shades and vivid colours of cakes. Yum, yum. Most intriguing is the range of five, tricolour lipglasses. Once the urge to consume sugared almonds and cupcakes had been suppressed, we road tested one to see how it worked. The Product: Just Dessert is probably the tamest of colour combinations in the range. No blues or deep oranges here. A layer of pearly Barbie pink gives way to a warm metallic pink shot with gold followed by icy metallic pink on top. It won’t break the bank at £12.72 for 5ml.
Read MoreForget Wayfarers. Ray Ban’s Clubmasters are the shades of the season!
Over recent years, Ray-Ban sunglasses have made a massive comeback. First we went all ‘Maverick’ with the Aviators; then came our Blues Brothers/Risky Business moment as we paraded around in our Wayfarers; and now, well it seems we’ve run out of 80s films to reference and we’ve reverted to the good old Clubmaster. The favourite of the 50s (and then the 80s) has gained quite a celeb following since its relaunch, where fashion favourite Diane Kruger sported a pair with a white frame – how very noughties.
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Fendi AW09
Watch out boys, Karl Lagerfeld has created the ultimate collection for the urban warrior. This collection was sexy, subtle, feminine and tough. It was one of those catwalks where you look at the clothes once and think nice, and then you look again and think wow.
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Marni AW09
What can you not live without? Well it has to be a pair of yeti gloves. And thanks to Consuelo Castiglioni for Marni you will be lusting over a pair of these bizarre creations. Who would have ever thought yeti accessories; heavy gold necklaces and bug eye sunglasses could work so well?!
Read MoreKitty says hello to top designers
The icon that is Hello Kitty has been pictured on everything. Whether it’s a pencil, a birthday card, or a purse, you have probably at some stage owned a piece of the fantastic feline. Well now be prepared to be painting your face Hello Kitty style. Don’t worry this will be make up you actually want. Do you remember Barbie for Mac? All those quirky colours and fab packaging, well now they’ve teamed up with Hello Kitty to create a fabulous make up line. You’ve probably already heard the hype, if you haven’t the collection is in stores now, but isn’t due for release in Europe until March. The range comprises of lipglasses, eye shadows, mascaras, and palettes all in chic grey, pink and black packaging. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, Hello Kitty have had top fashion designers create a range of gorgeous clothes in those signature colours. The thirty-one designers were told to create an item of clothing that they thought Hello Kitty would wear if she were one of the fashion pack. The designers included Giles, Sinha Stanic, Opening Ceremony, Zimmerman, Elie Saab, Herve Leger by Max Azria and Emanuel Ungaro as well as many others. They have all sketched and created a range of outfits, the pictured illustration is Elie Saab’s interpretation. The sketches themselves are gorgeous enough, but you could own one of the outfits for yourself. An auction is currently being held on EBay until 19th February. You can bid for your favourite and all the proceeds go towards the Acquisition fund for the museum at FIT. Oh and if that wasn’t enough fashion for you, the Mac instore visuals have been shot by legendary photographer Nick Knight. Who’d have thought being a cartoon cat could be so couture? Go to EBay for your […]
Read MoreTamara Mellon reveals her expansion plans for Jimmy Choo
Fabulous. That’s the word I would use to describe co-founder of Jimmy Choo, Tamara Mellon. Now, I know there are tons of other descriptive words probably more apt, but fabulous is enough for me. She’s a fabulous business woman, has a fabulous personality and dishes out fabulous pearls of wisdom. Yesterday evening I took a trip down to the London College of Fashion for The Sunday Times Style Lecture with Tamara Mellon. It was worth it.
Read MoreModel of the moment: Daisy Lowe for DKNY
Daughter of rocker and designer Pearl Lowe and musician Gavin Rossdale, Daisy was destined to be a beauty. Having modelling for a few years now, and strutted her stuff at a number of shows at London Fashion Week, she’s now made the lucrative jump into advertising. We saw her sizzling for DKNY. Daisy looks fab in a khaki grey playsuit with white lace up boots and the ever-chic aviator sunglasses. But you may be surprised to see this casual, easy going shot, I mean, she looks like she’s mid food shop. But wait, there is a reason, she is being snapped by the legend than is Scott Schuman. If you’re not familiar with his work then you may know him better as
Read MoreMost memorable moments of 2008!
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on 2008. Here are the highlights… 1. Carla Bruni
Read MoreBeyonce and her amazing fringed diva shades!
We’ve dated statement bags, we’re currently flirting with statement shoes and now it appears we’re going to have a full on relationship with statement shades. You know, statement shades….outrageous sunglasses that look like it takes a major effort to actually see out of them but hell it’s worth it because they are making a statement!
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, childlike prints, dinosaurs, trapeze tops and tent dresses. The Orient , Grace and elegance are seen in Obi belts, silk prints, florals, feathers and birds. Barely There , Sheer almost invisible chiffons, nude coloured laces, SS09 is all about baring all. Space Age , With a strong emphasis on tailoring exaggerated shoulders and hips created a futuristic look found in leathers, cottons and playsuits.
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 a few shows and later became committed to helping recent graduates step up the design ladder. But the crowd gathered outside Quaglino’s (where this years winners were showcasing) suggests that these designers have already become something of a favourite in the fashion world.
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Steve J and Yoni P
Heralded as ‘the ones to watch in the fashion world’,
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 the audience, us Brits are glad he did. Held in a beautiful space on Marylebone road, Anastase’s SS09 collection was very Parisian meets geek chic with a ballerina and lolita influence.
Read MoreThe One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own
2008 has been a great year so far for fashion related books, we’ve had Bringing Home the Birkin (which I love, love love! If you’ve haven’t read it yet you must), Hadley Freeman gave us a good laugh with “The Meaning of Sunglasses” and the ladies over at Go Fug Yourself dished out awards to their hit list of fugly celebrities.
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 has tapped into Kanye’s reverent status in fashion to give their vodka a metamorphic, stylish feel. There’s only room in the world for one Kanye West and the video does nothing more than massage Mr. West already larger-than-life persona so I’ll stick to my cabernet sauvignon as my style elixir! Click here to read more from
Read MoreBattle of the Bow Ties: Andre 3000 vs Alber Elbaz
There is a margin of frivolity when dealing with bow ties. When done correctly the traditionally formal pieces can redefine the level of casual dressing sanctioned in streetwear. Battles in the bowtie arena have been undoubtedly won by Andre 3000 and rejuvenator of iconic couture house Lanvin, Alber Elbaz.
Read MoreRunway: Dior Homme Spring 2009
If there’s one thing that cannot be denied of the Dior Homme spring 2009 collection, it is the effective use of popping colours. The electric blues, fuchsias and metallic gold blots were placed at the perfect time to nudge the observers when their eyes grew tired of scoping out the details on the boarder-line monotonous all-black looks.
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 Dover Street Market (the home of all things avant-garde), I was more than a little taken aback. Instead of being greeted by your usual department store clone, I was approached by someone who appeared to be wearing a purple padded pregnant suit with matching horn-rimmed glasses. Interesting, or just plain weird – is this what fashion has come to?
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 Bristol based teens, is dressed up in the kind of stylised, nonchalant clothes that make me long for the days of my own teenage rebellion. I’m hooked on the entire cast, but it is Cassie’s offbeat eccentricity that has really got me thinking.
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