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Purple Reign!
The Colour Purple: regal, luxurious, jewel toned, and this season’s hottest hue. Prince must be partying like it’s 1999! Purple is everywhere this winter, predominantly on the red carpet as celebrities have swapped their […]
Read MoreAnimal Prints Assume Cross Seasonal Appeal
When the weather gets slightly warm and the sun begins to poke its head beyond those cumulus clouds, certain trends begin to shuttle in and out of your wardrobe, with […]
Read MoreReturn of the Mac!
Until recently, I’d always associated mac’s with flashers and grannies. Why? I’m not entirely sure. Stereotypes aside, I’ve never actually been flashed, and my grandmother is unusually stylish for her age. My […]
Read MoreGucci: Rule of the Boots
We all listened when we heard Nancy Sinatra proclaim that ‘these boots are made for walking’, but that does not mean to say that we are going to be wearing any […]
Read MoreWinter Style: Shiny Nylon Jacket By Moncler
The nights are drawing in and the days are getting colder, yes ladies it’s time to start pulling your winter wardrobe forward from the recesses of the cupboard. Personally I’ve […]
Read MoreGod Save McQueen
Britannia fashion is something that is appearing more and more this season, and Alexander McQueen is, as usual, one of the
Read MoreKirsten Dunst for Boy by Band of Outsiders
Boy by Band of Outsidersdesigner Scott Sternberg has chosen actress Kirsten Dunst as the face of his Spring 09 RTW lookbook, following his AW08 collaboration with another thespian, Michelle Williams.
Read MoreMost Wanted: Gucci ‘Devendra’ Riding Boots
What winter wardrobe would be complete without a new pair of knee high boots? While most of you may be in mourning for the passing of summer, I for one […]
Read MoreA/W 08 Trend: Anglomania
As London Fashion week fast approaches it seems appropriate to draw attention to the significant amount of A/W 08 shows that flew the flag for Blighty away from home. Alexander […]
Read MoreGothic Lace and Feminine Charm from Rebecca Taylor
This winter the gothic look is being replaced with, well, a gothic look, but with a hint of Victoriana femininity. Lace is gracing every catwalk from Prada to Alexander McQueen […]
Read MoreCarolyn Massey for Topman AW08
Seasoned from the success of her SS08 diffusion line at Topman, Carolyn Massey makes a return to Lens with a distinctive aesthetic that continues to venerate, but in a bolder […]
Read MoreDon’t Worry, Be Happy: H&M Men’s Fall/Winter 08 Collection Doesn’t Disappoint
We promised you voluminous scarves, we promised you top-notch tailoring, and we promised you dainty knitwear and H&M aptly delivered. Several looks from the H&M Men’s Fall/Winter 2008 collection have […]
Read MoreBeauty Inspiration: Chloe A/W 08
Summer already seems to be drifting into the recesses of distant memory. Which would all be “oh so depressing if it weren’t for all those lovely autumn/winter trends to be […]
Read MoreBePositve’s Autumn/Winter 08 Collection: Sporty and Sophisticated
BePositve, the new shoe brand from renowned Italian footwear outfit, Slam Jam have released their autumn/winter 08 collection which is in stores now. The aesthetic is classic meets athletic (thus […]
Read MorePsst..Get Your Hands on Halston at Net-a-Porter!
It hasn’t been up to 24hrs since we received word that Halston had arrived at net-a-porter and already these over-the-knee boots are sold out (sigh!). Not to worry, apparently more […]
Read MoreKey Items for AW08: Donna Karan Modern Scorpio Top Handle Bag
As we get closer to the beacon of autumn that is September, not only will our clothing choices becoming heavier – our accessories will too. Thats right ladies, this autumn […]
Read MoreKey Items for AW08: Bowler Hat
Ever since spying one of the new Topshop ‘on the buses’ ads, I am suddenly harbouring an irrepressible urge to buy a bowler hat. They’ve been creeping in for a […]
Read MoreAll Eyes are on the Neck for Autumn
Perfect your swan like poise and ballerina posture because the neck, it would seem, is having something of a moment. A quick scan of the A/W runways suggest it as […]
Read MoreMenswear Acessories Get a Face Lift For AW08
Fashion connoisseur Tim Blanks summed up Prada’s a/w 2008 menswear show with: “male vulnerability wrapped up in a shirt.” I’m not one to deny my adoration for Prada’s mind and […]
Read MoreHave We Skipped A Season? Is Autumn Here?
So I can’t help but complain that regardless of which site I shop, they’re all trying to covince me that it’s autumn. According to Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Neiman […]
Read MoreTop 5 Picks For AW08: Sarah Curran Founder of my-wardrobe.com
Ads for AW08 are starting to infiltrate our mags and pieces from next season are creeping into our favourite boutiques, so we thought it only fitting that we start the […]
Read MorePeach vs Coral. You Decide?
Many admiring words have been spoken, of late, of the countless joys that coral can cast over one’s life. Words that I entirely agree with (perhaps I wrote them?) and, […]
Read MoreTrends: Reluctant Debutante
An aura of deconstructed grandeur seems to be encircling the world of fashion at the moment. From the A/W08 collections of Balenciaga and Prada to the Cecil Beaton influence at […]
Read MoreFalling in love with Fall: Mulberry Maggie in Raspberry
Calling all Mulberry lovers everywhere. The ladies at my-wardrobe weren’t lying! They have some fab, fab, fab colours of Mulberry’s most wanted bags in stock for this season. We’re loving […]
Read MoreTrends: Head Scarves
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Read MoreGlove Love!
As part of my inherent love for any modern take on ladylike style, the kind of details that recall a time when gentlemen tipped their hats on cobbled streets as […]
Read MoreBring It On: The Tartan Trend
Tartan shirts were a big trend during A/W ’07 and have appeared yet again on the A/W ’08 catwalks. I know it’s a bit early to start getting excited about […]
Read MoreWalk the tights-rope!
I have always been an enthusiastic ambassador for the joys of coloured tights, so it is with a heavy heart that I announce my resignation. That is not to say […]
Read MoreAW08 Trends: Laced with style
I have always had a soft spot for lace. Any fabric which makes me think of veiled ladies from old novels and Victorian dolls has absolutely got me seduced. How […]
Read MoreBeauty: Crimping my style
Oh horror of horrors! Sorry to break the terrible news, ladies, but crimped hair appears to be back. I could have predicted this, really, as any truly terrible trends from […]
Read MoreAW08 Trends: Great big hats in Paris!
We loved the great BIG, GIGANTIC headwear that came out of Paris fashion week. Galliano, Yohji Yamamto and Vivenne Westwood were among the designers that featured oversized headwear in their […]
Read MoreFighting Talk: Let the battle begin!
Fashion is a fickle creature; her moods are fleeting and her tastes volatile. Not too difficult to predict, then, that there would be an autumnal backlash against spring’s romance and […]
Read MoreDior AW08: Off with Galliano’s head?
Fashion. Some love to hate it, we love to love it. Last season Autumn/Winter 08 has been condemned by the critics. In one collection he’s swiftly fallen from grace. But […]
Read MoreLFW AW08: Romance Vs The Dark Side
It could possibly have been the fact that Valentines day occured during
Read MoreLFW AW08 Favourite Shows: Aganovich & Deryck Walker
The most common question asked while waiting for shows to start has got to be, “So…which has been your favourite show so far?” Now that all the chaos is over […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Ashish
The show began with the Ashish we’ve come to know and love – sequins and colour! This wasn’t a collection for the career woman that works long hours, instead it […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Rodnik
As the lights dimmed in a smoky East End venue, the Rodnik boys picked up their instruments and began to play. Girls decked out in flirtatious party dresses of shiny […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Armand Basi
After a couple of days of running from show to show and spotting similarities in each collection, you tend to think you have a fair idea of what to expect […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Emma Cook
After being away from LFW for two seasons in a row, Emma Cook made a comeback that was much anticipated. Champagne and canapes were served prior to the show courtesy […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Eley Kishimoto
If it wasn’t for the outerwear and the use of heavier fabrics one would have thought the AW08 collection from Eley Kishimoto was for Spring/Summer. It was colourful delight! The […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Felder Felder
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Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Ashley Isham
Presenting his AW08 collection at the Royal Opera House, Ashley Isham upped the glam factor and urged us ladies to channel our inner sex kitten next season. The collections palette […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Snapped! Donna Wallace
Donna Wallace – Fashion Director’s assistant, at Elle UK- after the Modernist show.
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Ann-Sofie Back
Inspiration for Ann-Sofie Backs collection came from today’s self obsessed celebrities and their constant need to stay in the limelight, in particular all the knicker flashing that’s been inflicted on […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Jaeger London
Everyone knew the Jaeger London show would pull in a crowd – after all it was the brands debut on the international catwalk scene – but I’m not sure they […]
Read MoreLFW Day One: Snapped! Suzy Menkes
Fashion Editor, Suzy Menkes and her infamous quiff made their way to the press tent to wait for the Jaeger London presentation (which was running half an hour late, but […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW08: Ben de Lisi
According to the press release at Ben de Lisi, the AW08 collection was for the “woman who embodies class with a hint of danger”…..and yes the collection was classy, chic […]
Read MoreAW08 Trend Alert: Wide Jackets
(From l-r, Marc Jacobs, 3.1 Philip Lim, Calvin Klein) Come autumn don’t be surprised to find wide, unflattering coats sitting alongside belted fitted jackets in your favourite retail store. For […]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: Gen Art presents Camilla Staerk
My last stop before calling it a wrap at Camilla Staerk. For the first time, Gen Art showcased the work of only one designer instead of their typical three, displaying […]
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