Ok, we’ll say it… Sunday’s London 2012 Closing Ceremony has officially reignited our love for the Spice Girls. Which kind of breaks our hearts if we’re honest, as Victoria Beckham made it very clear that it was their last ever performance. Ever. Sad face! However, we’re still holding on to our 90s youth and are seeking midweek inspiration from the group that pretty much invented Girl Power. Some of the pieces we selected are directly influenced by Sunday night’s performance (hello Mel C’s awesome white jumpsuit!), whereas others are a little more stereotypical and iconic (Union Jack dress, anyone?) Try and see if you can work out which piece ‘belongs’ to which Spice Girl… Union Jack bodycon dress, £22.40, Motel available at House of Fraser Tracksuit top, £55, Adidas available at Zalando Pink bandeau peplum dress, £27.50, River Island Leopard print sandals, £200, Laurence Dacade available at Far Fetch Sports bra, £22, Nike Performance available at Zalando Printed playsuit, £38, Oh My Love available at Topshop Red prom dress, £60, Jones and Jones available at Topshop Keyhole white jumpsuit, £172.50, Paul Smith Black available at Jules B Pink boucle dress, £44.99, Mango available at House of Fraser Black mullet dress, £65, Rare available at Topshop
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The Spice Girls and a host of top Brit models help close the London 2012 Olympics in style
We think it’s pretty safe to say that the London 2012 Olympics have been pretty unforgettable and will be etched in our minds for life. Danny Boyle’s Opening Ceremony was beyond outstanding, every single athlete made their country proud and just as predicted, the whole thing finished just as spectacularly as it had started. As breathtaking as the whole ceremony was, there were two main highlights for us. The first was the long-awaited performance by 90s pop legends The Spice Girls and the second of course was the intense parade of Brit supermodels led by Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell. We were totally diggin’ those gold outfits, and we totally had goosebumps. We know we weren’t alone! (And in case you’re interested, Victoria Beckham was the only one of the girls to wear Giles Deacon, after all that will they/won’t they hoopla last week!) Huge congratulations to each and every athlete, and an extra big cheer for Team GB – you made us all super proud to be British! [Images]
Read MoreUpdate: Turns out Giles Deacon is NOT designing the Spice Girls’ stage outfits for the Olympics Closing Ceremony
Just a few hours ago, we (along with a plethora of other excitable fashion bloggers and publications) posted about the rumour that Giles Deacon would be designing the outfits for the Spice Girls’ performance at the Olympics Closing Ceremony based on a cryptic tweet from Victoria Beckham and a more to-the-point Facebook status update from Grace Coddington. “It is confirmed thar Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Melanie C., Emma Bunton, and Mel B. will be wearing designs by Giles Deacon at the closing ceremony, August 12th. Spice Girls will be back for one night only,” read her status. However, in a sensational twist, it’s been revealed that the designer has NOT been tasked with creating the iconic costumes. Interesting, no? So, although all five of the girls (probably) won’t be wearing a Giles Deacon original, it’s still speculated that VB will. This is turning into a bit of a “who will design Kate Middleton’s wedding dress” guessing game, but we are EXCITED! We only have a few more days to wait until everything becomes clear. Who’s your money on?
Read MoreBeyonce and Jay Z top ‘Highest Paid Celebrity Couples’ list
Last year, ultimate supermodel Gisele Bundchen and American football star hubby Tom Brady topped the Forbes Highest Paid Celebrity Couples list as they collectively earned $72 million, but they couldn’t hold onto their crowns for this year. Instead, least year’s runners up Beyonce and her husband Jay Z have moved up one spot to steal the title, earning a cool $78 million between them. Can we actually just hold on for a second and try to get our heads around that figure?! You’ll be pleased to know that David and Victoria Beckham came third thanks to their combined earnings of $54 million, closely followed by Brangelina, who earned $45 million in the past year. Impressive stuff – we wonder who will reign supreme next year… our money’s on Kim Kardashian and Kanye West! [Forbes]
Read MoreSpotlight on…Meli Melo
With a long list of coveting celebrities, luxurious designs with a timeless touch and a price tag that’s nowhere near as painful as a Victoria Beckham creation, handbag label Meli Melo is high on our go-to list for delectable handbags. Established in 2005, and although a British label headquartered in London, Meli Melo boasts a luxury-loving Italian heritage – the perfect cultural intermixing, courtesy of Anglo-Italian founder, Melissa Del Bono. Del Bono, who started her career in the fast-paced world of PR and luxury goods working for prestigious names that include Harpers Bazaar and Asprey Jewellery, soon realised that whilst working with some of the biggest brands in the world, she wanted in on the action, too. Fast forward and you’ve got an array of stunning, chic handbags that appeal to the woman looking for an ‘everyday’ bag, right through to the cross-body bag championing fashionista. Spotted on the arms of fashion powerhouse celebrities, such as Olivia Palermo (who champions the most famous design, the ‘Thela’ bag), Poppy Delevingne (‘Tallulah’ bag) and even our future queen, Kate Middleton (‘Cappuccino’ bag); Meli Melo designs are a repeated and recognisable reminder of a bag well-crafted and adored by the A-listers. Crafted from the softest Italian leather, and borne out of Del Bono’s love of travel and culture, it’s a difficult task picking out a favourite design! We’ll leave you to do that… Shop Meli Melo here.
Read MoreTop stories this week: Blake Lively’s a golden Gucci goddess, Glee taps Anna Wintour and the September issues keep coming
Blake Lively’s Gucci Premiere vid released Gucci has finally released the highly anticipated short film of Blake Lively strutting her stuff and posing seductively for the brand new Gucci Premiere fragrance. Read more here! Charlotte Casiraghi’s second Gucci ads land In other Gucci news, Monaco Royal Charlotte Casiraghi’s second installment for Gucci Forever Now have been released… this time round, she was photographed in black and white by Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Read more here! Anna Wintour to dress Sarah Jessica Parker on Glee SJP will be playing the role of an as yet unnamed Vogue editor in Season 4 of Glee, with none other than Anna Wintour herself picking out her wardrobe. Read more here! More September issues drop What do Katy Perry, Karlie Kloss, Keira Knightley and Victoria Beckham all have in common? Why they’re all September cover stars, of course. Click through to see their respective Elle US, British Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar UK and Glamour US covers…
Read MoreBefore and after: Celebrities with and without their hair extensions…
Hair extensions can be a wonderful thing. They can give you instantly more luscious locks by adding volume and length to your limp, lifeless and lame hair. However, they also run the danger of damaging your hair (look to Britney Spears and Naomi Campbell for proof) so they’re not without their downsides. The A-listers swear by them as they can be a Godsend once they’ve gone for a dramatic chop and don’t want to wait a few years to whip their hair back and forth Willow Smith style, (we predict Anne Hathaway might befriend the extensions once all herLes Mis duties are over) but we can’t help but think some of the ladies look better without a full mane of fake hair attached to their heads. Take a look at some of Tinsel Town’s hair extension lovers, and let us know whether you think they should stick to what God gave them or continue their love affair with longer locks. And if you’d like to try out a new look, here are some great places to get hair extensions in London and if you’re in the mood for going even more glam we also recommend these great destinations for eyelash extensions in London too. Selena Gomez Miley Cyrus Rihanna Victoria Beckham
Read MoreProof that there really is only one Kate Moss!
You only have to read My Fashion Life for a week or so to know that we are quite fond of our home girl Kate Moss, but it turns out we aren’t the only ones who think she’s special! Alison Jackson, who famously takes pictures of celebrity lookalikes (previous ones have included Victoria Beckham and Kate Middleton!) has mentioned to The Evening Standard that she is finding it increasingly difficult to find someone to impersonate the supermodel. “We’re looking for a Kate Moss body double, but it’s very difficult to find anyone of her shape,” she said. “Kate has the perfect configuration, everything’s perfect. How do you find that? Some people have the torso, some the legs, but, so far, no one has the full package.” We always knew Kate was one of a kind, and this has well and truly confirmed it! Do you know anyone who is a dead ringer for Kate Moss? If you do, perhaps you could persuade them to seek out Alison Jackson… [Telegraph] [Image]
Read MoreMidweek Moodboard: Sexy sixties!
Looks like Geordie Queen Cheryl Cole has once again found herself on our Midweek Moodboard, giving us style inspiration! Can you blame us? A few months ago, we were seriously crushing on her love of neon, but now it’s all about seeking inspiration from that wonderful decade known as the sixties! Don’t worry, you don’t have to get your abs out a’ la Chez to channel a sexy sixties siren… you can do it the more conservative way too! Cheryl has inspired us go on a quest for short and bright mini skirts and zany heels – and we reckon we did alright! Take a look at some of the items we found below: Yellow wrap skirt, £270, Diane von Furstenberg available at Net a Porter Stripe bustier top, £35, available at Lipsy Beatles vest, £24, available at Miss Selfridge Floral shift dress, £40, available at Oasis Platform boots, £68, available at Schuh Colour block crepe dress, £475, Victoria Victoria Beckham available at Net a Porter Sequin mini skirt, £45, available at Topshop
Read MoreKelly Brook models her £18 New Look dress
Looks like Kelly Brook is taking tips from Victoria Beckham (we don’t mean the whole pouting thing… on the contrary Kelly is one of the few celebs who we can always count on to crack a smile regardless!) We are of course talking about the fact that she is modelling her own designs… except Kelly’s come with a far more modest price tag. £18 if we’re being exact. The cute floral peplum dress is from Kelly’s current range for New Look – and if you hurry, you can snap up items from the collection at a fraction of the price as a lot of the pieces are now on sale! Kelly Brook is living proof that the price tag of an outfit doesn’t determine how good it looks – or how good it makes you feel; check out how happy she looks! We know the weather in London has been less than ideal this summer, but that hasn’t stopped Kelly from embracing the key trends of the season. Take some advice from our Kel and inject the summer factor into your wardrobe despite the weather. (But maybe take a raincoat with you and opt for some closed shoes just in case!) Are you a fan of Kelly’s summer-worthy street style?
Read MoreTop stories this week: Couture week kicks off, Christian Louboutin designs for Cinderella and Kristen Stewart’s Balenciaga ad finally revealed
Haute Couture autumn/winter 2012 kicks off Couture week is always a highly anticipated affair, but with Raf Simons’ debut collection for Dior and Donatella Versace’s first Atelier Versace Couture show since 1997 taking place, this time it was hotter than ever. Cinderella gets her Christian Louboutin moment Red-soled shoe maestro Christian Louboutin has unveiled the ‘glass slipper’ (although it’s actually lace!) he designed for Cinderella. Magical! Read more here! Kristen Stewart’s Balenciaga fragrance ad is here After months of waiting patiently, Balenciaga finally released its ad campaign for the Florabotanica fragrance that Kristen Stewart is fronting. Read more here! Somerset by Temperley for John Lewis revealed Alice Temperley’s first high street collection, Somerset by Temperley for John Lewis, was finally unveiled this week. It was chic, bohemian-inspired, and a good extension of her mainline collections. Read more here! Emma Stone for British Vogue The August fashion glossy covers have been dropping like flies this week, and we’re thrilled that Emma Stone has scored her debut British Vogue cover! Read more here! Spice Girls auction off their iconic costumes Victoria Beckham had the fab idea of auctioning off some of the Spice Girls’ most iconic costumes to coincide with the release of their Viva Forever! musical, and to raise money for Save the Children and Children in Need. Read more here!
Read MoreThe Spice Girls’ most iconic costumes are going under the hammer!
Is it just us, or does anyone else feel like they’ve stepped in a time machine and gone back to the nineties? All five Spice Girls are dominating the headlines again, and we couldn’t be happier about it! We think this should have happened years ago, but the Spice Girls are finally putting some of their most iconic costumes up for auction to raise money for Save the Children and Children in Need. Apart from Geri Halliwell’s world-famous Union Jack dress, which is currently on display at the Hard Rock Café in Las Vegas, you can get your hands on some of the girls’ most famous costumes. Victoria Beckham and Emma Bunton will be donating some of their respective PVC and babydoll dresses, Mel B and Mel C their trademark leopard print catsuits and Adidas track-suit and crop-top combos and Geri Halliwell some super-mini dresses! We have a feeling these pieces are gonna go for quite a bit, but we hope there’s something in there that we can afford. We want to Spice up our lives too! [Telegraph] [Image]
Read MoreMel C was our best dressed Spice Girl at yesterday’s Viva Forever! press call – who was yours?
Yesterday’s ‘Celebrity Style’ post was focused on the ever-gorgeous Blake Lively, so as much as we wanted to gush about the TWO beautiful Marchesa and Jenny Packham outfits she wore to The Late Show last night, we thought we’d give someone else a go in the style spotlight. It’s only fair, after all. So, from Gossip Girl to Spice Girl (see what we did there?) we present you: Melanie Chisholm. Mel C, i.e. Sporty Spice, definitely gets our style gold medal for her immaculate appearance at yesterday’s press call for the announcement of the Viva Forever! musical. Don’t act like you’re not excited about it – we’ve seen you Googling the date of opening night! As usual, Victoria Beckham looked pristine, polished and you guessed it, posh, but did you honestly ever think you’d see Sporty Spice in an elegant white mullet dress? No. Exactly – hence why we are showing our appreciation for Mel C’s sartorial choice in the best way we know how. While we loved Emma Bunton’s cute style (we adore those Brian Atwood platforms!) and were quite fond of Geri Halliwell’s flirty (albeit slightly age inappropriate) dress and Mel B’s Lanvin number, Mel C gets our best-dressed vote without a doubt. We love a good fashion risk, and this white Acne dress was definitely one which paid off. Mel C is our best dressed, but who is yours? Vote now! [poll id=”352″] [Image]
Read MoreMidweek Moodboard: Pretty pastels!
We may be getting an infiltration of brand new Resort collections right now, but there’s still a few autumn/winter 2012 looks that we’re not quite ready say goodbye to just yet. Mainly all the pretty pastels as displayed in Raf Simons’ final collection for Jil Sander. We’re into our pastels more than ever this week, as Wimbledon has got us into appreciating the lighter side of fashion. If you want to embrace the lightness but think all-white is a tad too boring, or indeed too bold and in your face, pastels are the way to go. Take a look at these pieces we’ve selected that should help prove our point that pastel is pretty much perfect. Enjoy! Yellow bugle bead vest, £20, Warehouse available at John Lewis Wanata top, £186, Diane von Furstenberg available at Matches Sunbleached peach skinny jeans, £122, Victoria Beckham available at Donna Ida Fit and flare lace dress, £22.99, Red Label available at New Look Stone set etched ring, £7.50, available at Evans Snakeskin platform wedges, £34.99, available at Missguided Appliqued satin and chiffon blend scarf, £87.50, Salvatore Ferragamo available at The Outnet
Read MoreChristian Louboutin speaks out about losing that Zara lawsuit
Poor Christian Louboutin! He famously lost his court case against Yves Saint Laurent, and the shoe designer didn’t seem to have much luck with suing Zara either. (The high street store sold some similar-looking shoes a few years ago, which prompted team Louboutin to take legal action…) However, while he may have lost the particular court case about a single pair of red-soled Zara heels, Christian Louboutin wants you (and anyone else who tries to rip off his iconic designs) to know that he still “continues to own valid and enforceable trademark rights in its Red Sole Trademark” and will persevere with suing any copy-cats. The official statement reads: “Much of the discussion either implies or states that through this ruling we have lost our rights to our world famous Red Sole Trademark. We would like to clarify that what has been disputed and canceled is only one French registration of said Red sole Trademark. Christian Louboutin continues to own valid and enforceable trademark rights in its Red Sole Trademark, including in France itself as well as throughout the world. A number of court decisions have recognised the strong association between Christian Louboutin and the Red Sole Trademark, including in France. Christian Louboutin will continue to protect and enforce its rights to its Red Sole Trademark which has been its iconic signature for the past 20 years. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who continually show support to our brand.” As much as we like the idea of channelling our fave Louboutin-loving celebs Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria for a fraction of the price, we can’t deny that there is only one red-soled shoe maestro and his name will always be Christian Louboutin. Whose side are you on? Discuss… [Styleite]
Read More10 Friday fashion deals you won’t want to miss!
Fashion Friday always comes around quickly, and that’s why we love it even more! This week’s bargain-tastic deals come courtesy of our favourite online discount designer outlet, The Outnet. Summer-perfect dresses, statement jackets and bags worth surviving on baked beans for, The Outnet has got everything you need for label-licious summer wardrobe at can’t-believe-my-eyes price points. Looking for a floaty printed summer blouse, or maybe you want to give your stiletto-strangled feet a break by slipping into super stylish flat sandals? Whatever you’re motive for shopping (not that we ever need one!), the delish offerings at The Outnet will ensure you won’t leave e-mpty handed (geddit?) 1. Pringle of Scotland Sequined cotton jacket, £600 £180 2.Calvin Klein Collection Femke velvet and chiffon dress, £1,620 £567 3. Stella McCartney Woven raffia wedge sandals, £335 £117.25 4. Leaves of Grass Arles floral-print silk dress, £445 £178 5. Marni Woven patent-leather and raffia shoulder bag £1,025 £512.50 6. CLASS Roberto Cavalli Printed silk-chiffon top, £610 £213.50 7. Pierre Hardy Metallic Leather Sandals, £550 £275 8. Victoria Beckham Cat eye two-tone acetate sunglasses, £275 £123.75 9. BCBGMAXAZRIA Sloan snake-print leather and burlap clutch, £105 £57.75 10. Philippe Audibert Wichita silver-plated turquoise necklace, £260 £143
Read MoreBright young things, those Olsen twins
Quietly, patiently, and super-stylishly, the world’s most famous twins took home the most coveted award in the fashion industry. That’s right. The doe-eyed, visually alike, stylistic pole opposites, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen walked away with the Womenswear Designer of the Year award for their luxury label, The Row, at the CFDA awards earlier this week, beating fashion behemoths the likes of Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler to the prestigious accolade. They are the very 25-year-old twins, who first stepped into the limelight on the ABC sitcom Full House as babies. With a life that started with baby steps into Hollywood, and an inevitable future of acting, fame and stardom (albeit not such a fashion-centric one back then) awaiting them, the Olsen’s finally chose fashion as the industry that would define them. Their fashionable inclinations were obvious from an early age, thanks to the corny on-screen outfits the girls profess to choosing themselves, right through to their late teens, when they began to develop a more refined-alternative dress sense. In an interview with ELLE magazine, the twins discussed their affinity for modest dressing – something that clearly sets them apart from the thigh-skimming frock fraternity we’re accustomed to. This association with an alternative style has led the twins to become one of the most successful fashion duos out there today. Proud creators of luxury fashion label, The Row (the one that brought us that $39,000 backpack), the creations of which they’re seen in at countless, high profile events (as at this year’s CFDA’s); a more affordable line by the name of Elizabeth and James, alongside Olsenboye (available only in the U.S.) and StyleMint; a site that offers the experience of a personal, virtual stylist, to get you looking Olsen-ready. The win for the Olsen’s at the CFDA’S on Monday night reminded […]
Read MoreGet up to 70% off top brands at SecretSales.com!
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Read MoreGlamour’s ‘women of the year’ Eva Longoria, Kylie Minogue and Fearne Cotton cover its July issue
You didn’t think a fancy, shiny award and an epic night out were all the Glamour ‘Women of the Year’ winners were going to get, did you?
Read MoreGlamour Women of the Year Awards 2012 – the best dressed
Another day and another red carpet gets rolled out for an ultra lavish awards ceremony… get in! Last night a host of celebs from across the globe turned up to London’s Berkeley Square Gardens for the annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards.
Read MoreThe 2012 TV BAFTAs – the best dressed
You know what they say about one door closing and another opening… we may have waved goodbye to another year of glorious Cannes Film Festival outfits, but the red carpet Gods have given us a brand new event to tide us over. We can’t deal with going cold turkey just yet!
Read MoreCelebs do love a great Coach!
We all know that the likes of Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria and Victoria Beckham are among those lucky enough to own multiple Hermes Birkin bags, which are considered a fashion staple and pretty much a necessary part of a wealthy woman’s luxury wardrobe.
Read MoreFirst look at Jessica Simpson’s maternity line!
Now that she has given birth to her little bundle of joy Maxwell Drew, Jessica Simpson probably won’t be doing a Victoria Beckham and promoting her new collection by modelling it herself. However, we still have every faith that her new maternity line will be a big hit.
Read MoreWhy we need to stop interfering with The Skinny People
Reading the title of this post may make you want to scream abuse at me, and indeed label me a blind-eyed bat who has no regard for those wasting away under their J Brand leather trousers and Burberry trench coats. But let me clarify that I do care, just not enough to intervene by shoving an angel slice in a waifish companion’s mouth. The recent spectacle surrounding Alexa Chung’s Instagram picture that showed the fashion darling looking painfully thin has given rise to many question and arguments. Well, in my head, anyway. For I ask: why the tirade of abuse against someone who is actually, successfully making a living from her apple-slice-thin fashion status? And what of other famous posers in similar physical situation, who are thrust in the limelight (well never out if it) and regularly applauded for every itsy-bitsy (expensive) achievement, even though they’re withering away (yes, you, Victoria Beckham)? And what about the other end of the appearance spectrum? The Lauren Goodgers and Kim Kardashians who bemoan every inch of their bodies; with the former boozing and crying over holiday pics, and the latter taking up sports such as dating a foul-mouthed, sneaker sporting rapper, and regularly visiting the gym with her water bottle stuffed in a Hermés birkin. OK, rant over now let’s get back to Alexa. We know the fashion front-rower has become increasingly slimmer since she first came on the scene circa 2007, and, anyone who looks at that Instagram picture cannot shy away from the fact that Alexa’s never ending legs do look skinnier than your average glossy editorial model’s. But here is my argument: we instantly spit out against slim women, and fire off every rule in our healthy living book collection to defend our slightly meatier thighs, but what about those […]
Read MoreMaternity fashion through the eyes of New Look
Waiting for Jessica Simpson to give birth (she MUST be about to drop by now, surely?!) has made us get a tad nostalgic, which is why we felt the need to take some time to reflect on some of the celeb pregnancies that have come our way recently. And by celeb pregnancies, we really mean maternity fashion.
Read MoreDo you love Dolce and Gabbana’s brand new Animalier bicycle?
Looks like it’s all about the designer transport this week. On Monday, we told you that Victoria Beckham helped design a limited edition rose gold Range Rover, but today we move onto a more eco-friendly mode of transport…
Read MoreHow to Wear: The budget bomber jacket
At My Fashion Life, we love mixing fashion price tags and teaming our saved-up-for stylish pieces with our snap-up high street finds. And what better way to sport one of this season’s most versatile looks than on a sweet budget? This week, we’re digging the soft seamed bomber jacket from Topshop, costing a not-such-a-fortune £42 and ticking all the spring/summer 2012 trend boxes. Thanks to London Olympics 2012 fever, sporty apparel made a splash on the runway, from laser-cut mesh bombers at Alexander Wang to luxe-athletic detailing at Victoria Beckham. The bomber jacket has made a serious comeback this season, and refreshed from its scooter boy 80s appeal, we’ve picked it up in soft stone, ready to pair with other key new season pieces. We’ve picked out our top three bomber jacket styling tips straight off the catwalk, ready for you to replicate with your Topshop version in front of the bedroom mirror. In 3, 2, 1, Go! Shorts available at net-a-porter; Shoes available at ASOS Shirt available at My Theresa; Capri Pants available at Warehouse Dress available at Reiss; Booties available at shopbop Soft Seamed Bomber Jacket (above), £42, available at Topshop
Read MorePenelope Cruz covers May’s Harper’s Bazaar US in Armani Privé
Looks like Victoria Beckham hasn’t taken over every issue of Harper’s Bazaar then. Drop dead gorgeous Spanish actress Penelope Cruz is on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar US for May, sporting a very large and in charge hairdo and a very provocative low cut Armani Privé Swarovski crystal jacket.
Read MoreYes, paying celebrities to attend fashion shows is a big deal, a huge one in fact.
Sitting front row at a modern day catwalk show is the equivalent of being front of the ration line in the 40s. You have a need(hunger, mouths to feed; fashion, trends) and a purpose (make good use of the ration coupon; deliver on next seasons trend) to fulfil. OK, maybe the example is extreme but the mentality is the same: If you’re in front, you’re perceived as having succeeded – the fashion house that is. Apparently, positioning certain celebrities at the front has been costing fashion houses dearly, whereby hefty fees have been handed out in exchange for about 20 minutes of their forced smile faces and super-toned bums to be parked on the front row. A move deeply condemned by French-born, London-based designer, Nicole Farhi. “It is so unprofessional. I have never paid a celebrity and I will never do it. It’s stupid”, she told Sunday Telegraph’s Stella magazine. Farhi, 65, went on to add that she was set on exposing the practice of backhand, cash-splashing seat-fixing deals so common in the fashion world, even if she risked the wrath of so many of her fellow fashion contemporaries. Even Lady Mary Chateris stuck in with a jibe, telling the Telegraph: “They pay people to be on the front row to show off the clothes where everyone can see them. That is where all of the photographs are taken.” Brave move ladies and one we welcome with open arms. It is almost precedence now, that before collection reviews even hit online fashion portals such as Style.com and Vogue.com, exactly which celebrity made an appearance (thanks to the ‘Front Row’ tab on show reviews), sat next to whom, wore what and expressed what on their faces as the first model walked out is scientifically documented. Nicki Minaj’s Technicolor wig and Eddie […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Day 8
Who needs nail art or even vajazzles when you can have eyebrow bling! Karl Lagerfeld sent his top models (the likes of which included Miranda Kerr, Cara Delevingne and Joan Smalls) down the Chanel runway with the sparkliest, jazzed-up eyebrows we think we’ve ever seen! We are firm believers in the “sparklier, the better” mantra, which is why we are lusting after Chanel’s autumn/winter 2012 collection even more than we predicted. Plus, the Superman-esque crystals that adorned the Grand Palais were genius!
Read MoreTop 5 Stylish Mums: The mumsy wardobes to be reckoned with!
Whoever said once you hit motherhood your fashion and beauty regime slide clearly wasn’t talking about these five mums! With Mothers day on 18 March, we thought we would honour the mothers working so hard to raise a brood, while simultaneously balancing household chores, professional duties, intruding paps, hot husbands/boyfriends (yes, it’s all part of the job), all whilst looking ridiculously stylish. Living proof that style and motherhood can live in a parallel world, we present to you our top 5 stylish mums who all make it look so easy! Supermodel Gisele looks like she’s just stepped off the runway, whilst protectively cradling her son. The perfect poster for her own fashion designs, there’s nothing super-mum Victoria Beckham can’t do! Even on a casual day carrying her daughter and looking like she’s rushed off her feet, our favourite style icon Michelle Williams looks painfully chic. Showing off her perfect pins whilst carrying rhe most adorable arm candy in the world, Miranda Kerr is deserving of a place in our top 5! The perfect case of like mother, like daughter. With her 5-year-old daughter already making fashion headlines, mummy Katie wasn’t going to be left behind.
Read MorePierre Hardy creates four $1.9million gold and diamond miniature Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags
Unless you’re Kim Kardashian or Victoria Beckham, Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags are, at the best of times, an investment buy, seeing as they don’t exactly come with a cheap price tag. However, Hermès has now outdone itself, by creating four one-of-a-kind miniature Birkins and Kellys that are set to retail for an eye-watering $1.9million each.
Read MoreMFL Most Wanted: 10 print and peplum purchase-nows we just can’t resist!
What happens when two of this season’s hottest trends come together in one place? A My Fashion Life Most Wanted list is born, and everything on it, we want! Peplums and prints were two prominent trends to roll off the spring summer 2012 catwalks. Peplums: gothic at Alexander McQueen; ladylike at Cushnie et Ochs and pretty with an edge at Jason Wu – were championed by Victoria Beckham way before they hit the catwalks this season, and we blame her for the want-pangs we get every time we spot a peplum piece! Prints, well what can we say? They’ve hypnotised us since the gloriously loud spring summer 2011 shows, and aren’t we deeply grateful for them! Paisley at Jil Sander; floral at Erdem; digital blooms at Mary Katrantzou and Afrocentric at Burberry Prorsum – spring summer 2012 demanded a riotous clash of all of these. Matchy-matchy has well and truly been bid farewell and it’s time to turn bolder and braver. Take inspiration from our top peplum and print picks to ease your wardrobe into this possibly difficult-to-pull-off, but oh-so-desirable trend. Peplum Parade A Wear blue double peplum dress, £25, available at Shopstyle Tibi peplum-waist striped cotton jacket, £440, available at Net-a-porter Lace peplum skirt, £28, available at ASOS Stella McCartney peplum waist top, £310, available at Selfridges Project D Imagine dress, £465, available at Matches Prints ago-go Turtleneck t-shirt, £27.99, available at Mango Carven Map dress, £455, available at My Wardrobe Floral print pencil skirt, £40, ASOS Kara bell sleeve fitted blouse, £125, available at Reiss DVF 1974 Charles trousers, £257, available at Matches
Read MoreNew York Fashion Week: The last bits
The expression “save the best ‘til last” has never been more apparent if the autumn/winter 2012 season of New York Fashion Week is anything to go by. We have a lot of collections to get through, so let’s crack on…
Read MoreRunway to Bedroom Mirror: Hats off to spring summer 2012 headgear
Several erogenous zones emerged from the spring summer shows: just-above-the-navel exposed midriff; ears, thanks to statement earpieces at Prada and Dolce & Gabanna, and, oddly enough, ankles made it onto the list, too, with a multitude of ankle strap footwear that showed up. And probably the most exciting of them all, hats. Headgear in all guises made headlines this season, from raffia pompom peak caps at Burberry Prorsum – a quirky play on merging a sporty aesthetic with a tribal one – to wide brimmed floppy hats at Rag & Bone that reminded us why we love summer so much. We travelled back in time to the roaring 20s, thanks to Ralph Lauren’s pretty pastel cloche hats. But when we witnessed a botanical print BMX helmet at Alexander Wang, it was as though the hell-raising BMX bikers had landed in the gardens of paradise– well, kind of. From this point on, we knew hats were going to be a major add-on to any spring summer look, for a dose of sheer drama. Take note from the all-knowing Victoria Beckham, who effortlessly paired super-desirable caps with sexy silhouette dresses and made it look so perfect and proper. And over at Jil Sander, Raf Simons did the impossible, perfectly; when he cleverly attached a blusher veil over a beanie, and made us dizzy with excitement. It was all about mixing up the elements and breaking away from the head-warming, wintery associations often made with hats. Roksanda Ilincic showed us just how cool-appropriate a bright beanie looks paired with a colour pop midi skirt. Give your all-eyes-on-me tote a break from the endless fashion people glares it notches up on days out, and take inspiration from our top headpiece picks to add an edge to your summer wardrobe. Head turning effect, guaranteed. […]
Read MoreNew York Fashion Week: Day 4
Day 4 of fashion week is when things really start to heat up, with all the hottest designers coming out to play. It must have been a jam-packed day for the New York Fashion Week attendee, as they had the likes of DKNY, Victoria Beckham, Zac Posen, Derek Lam and Diane von Furstenberg (among countless others) to head to.
Read MoreThe 2012 BAFTAS: The best dressed
The biggest shock of the Orange BAFTA 2012 red carpet came courtesy of a sublime Michelle Williams, who shunned the big name designers in favour of a custom-made monochrome gown from high street favourite H&M. Who would have thunk it?
Read More20 shoes for 20 years – how Christian Louboutin is celebrating its 20th anniversary!
Legendary shoe designer Christian Louboutin is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his iconic brand the best way he knows how: by creating a stunning 20-piece capsule collection! The ’20 shoes for 20 years’ capsule collection does exactly what it says on the tin – we get one gorgeous shoe for every year Christian Louboutin has been in our lives. There are even six cheeky bags added to the collection too, just for good measure. Spoilt, aren’t we? Considering his signature red-soled shoes have graced the feet of virtually every single female celeb, the likes of which include Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively, Victoria Beckham and more, it’s hard to believe the brand is a mere 20 years old! We’ve added a few of our favourite designs to our gallery below, but make sure you check out the official Christian Louboutin Facebook page too, as not only can you view the entire collection there, but you’ll be able to sign up to receive an email invitation to shop the collection when it becomes available. UK shoppers, this bit’s for you: Selfridges will be launching a pop up shop on Monday 27th February, which is perfect if you want to try before you buy. A late Valentine’s gift to yourself, perhaps? [Red Carpet Fashion Awards]
Read MoreBlake Lively talks babies, boyfriends and house-hunting in the Elle US March 2012 issue
Ah, suddenly all is right with the world again. After a painfully long mid-season break, Gossip Girl returned to our screens this week, and now one of its main stars has returned to our magazine covers!
Read MoreWhitney Port to show at New York Fashion Week
Stranger things have happened in the world of fashion, so why shouldn’t Whitney Port stage her own runway show? The 26-year-old reality TV star will take to New York Fasion Week’s runway on February 15th to showcase the autumn/winter 2012 collection for her Whitney Eve line, which she launched back in 2008.
Read MoreBest of 2011: Five minutes with
One of the many perks of working here at My Fashion Life is the fact that we don’t only mingle with some of the hottest names in fashion, we get to chat to them, too.
Read More2011 in news: 10 things that shook the fashion world this year
Among the clinking glasses of endless mulled wine toasts, pre-Christmas mince pies and secret peeling of presents under the Christmas tree, there’s just one more thing left to do this year: reminisce. 2011 has been a significant year for the fashion world. Craze-inducing collaborations, a royal wedding remembered more for the dress than the extra public holiday and fashion losses so large the entire industry collectively wept. And what have we done with all that? Rounded it up, of course. Below, we bring you fashion’s best and most moments shocking of 2011. 1. The royal wedding dress April 29th will forever be marked in our minds as a date that made unparalleled fashion history. Alexander McQueen’s creative head, Sarah Burton, was spotted entering the Goring Hotel merely hours before the royal wedding took place, sparking rumours she’d designed the dress. Indeed, she was bestowed with this burdensome duty and boy, did she deliver! The exquisite appliquéd lace dress acquired Burton deserved acclaim in the fashion world, culminating in an unsurprisingly big win at the British Fashion Awards last month. A big year for Sarah Burton – an even bigger year for fashion. 2. John Galliano – Dismissal from Dior and namesake label Probably the most gulp-inducing, tear-jerking headline to emerge from the fashion world this year was the dismissal of Dior design master, John Galliano. Arrested in a Parisian cafe after allegedly assaulting and racially abusing a couple using anti-Semitic remarks, the allegations against the couture creator were all founded in court, resulting in his rapid fall though the echelons of the very industry that homed him. His immediate suspension from Dior, and later from his namesake label, sparked an emotional outcry amongst Galliano’s closest industry friends. Whilst the hunt for his replacement is said to be in its final […]
Read MoreBeyonce voted world’s most stylish mother-to-be
Bootylicious singing superstar Beyonce Knowles has been voted the world’s most stylish mother-to-be, topping a fashion poll conducted by British bag and accessories company, Josoblu.
Read MoreBFAs 2011: the best dressed
Awards ceremonies are famed for focusing on the outfits of the celebrity guests just as much as the winners of the big prizes themselves, which was very much the case for last night’s British Fashion Awards at the Savoy Hotel in London. Most of the guests in attendance paid homage to British designers, which was after all, what the whole evening was about. We imagine the celebs agonised twice as much over their wardrobe choices, as they knew they would be judged even more than usual… and they weren’t wrong. We’ve put all the guests under the microscope and picked out our ten best dressed from the evening. We have to say, the decision was difficult, as most of the attendees pulled their wardrobe choices out the bag and didn’t disappoint. In no particular order, here’s our cream of the crop: Victoria Beckham in Victoria Beckham Kate Hudson in Stella McCartney Alexa Chung in Christopher Kane Olivia Palermo in Matthew Williamson Tali Lennox in Mulberry Kristen McMenamy in Alexander McQueen Georgia May Jagger in Julien Macdonald Poppy Delevigne in Matthew Williamson Amber Le Bon in Peter Pilotto Laura Bailey in Burberry
Read MoreAll the winners of last night’s British Fashion Awards (plus what everyone wore) right here!
Hosted by George Lamb and Lauren Laverne, last night’s British Fashion Awards at London’s Savoy Hotel received a star-studded turn out, with guests including BFC Ambassador Samantha Cameron, as well as Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham, Alexa Chung, Colin Firth and even Stateside celebs siuch as Kate Hudson, Olivia Palermo and Marc Jacobs (who, by the way, is officially not taking the creative director job at Christian Dior!)
Read MoreFive minutes with Lady Gaga’s fave shoe designer, Lungta de Fancy
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 […]
Read MoreThe best dressed at the 2011 American Music Awards
Oh how we do love awards ceremonies. We know it’s not quite awards season yet (although we haven’t got long to wait for that!) but the American Music Awards held in Los Angeles last night have certainly whet out appetite and given us a taster of what we can expect from the red carpet in a few months’ time.
Read MoreEmma Bunton designs 99-piece childrenswear collection for Argos
Victoria Beckham isn’t the only ex Spice Girl to launch a childrenswear line… Emma Bunton is hot on her tail with her very own offering for Argos.
Read MoreWill this Swarovski encrusted Blackberry be going on your Christmas list?
If you were caught up in the Blackberry storm that affected networks across Europe a few weeks ago and vowed to ditch it as soon as you could, we think we have found just the thing to change your mind and keep you in the Blackberry family.
Read MoreBeyonce opens up about her life in November’s Harper’s Bazaar
Goddess Beyonce unleashes our inner green-eyed monster (and those of women worldwide) as she poses for Harper’s Bazaar’s November cover.
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