I like my dresses with a story. Finding them, mainly, in charity shops means that I have to make them up. They become the little characters that live in my […]
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Earth Day: Eco-Chic Fashion
Given that Earth Day was yesterday, we figured it would be appropriate to browse some “green products. Even though more and more brands are popping up with organic and non-toxic […]
Read MoreSummer Buys: Louisa Peacock Sequin Dress
A girl’s gotta get dolled up sometimes. When most of my days are spent in jeans, tees and other casual gear, getting cleaned up and pretty for a night out […]
Read MoreTube Bubble Dress: Is it a skirt, a dress, or a top?
Every summer I go on a hunt for a couple of great strapless dresses, they’re comfy, stylish and are perfect holiday companions. Last year, H&M had a decent selection, but […]
Read MoreTrends: Back Strap, Cut-out Dresses
Young celebs have been spotted around town baring their backs in cut out or back-strap frocks recently. Something about the allusion to undergarments makes the look daring and very sexy. […]
Read MoreShopping: Colour-block Scarf Dress
I’ve been looking around for cute dresses to wear to the full calendar of events I have coming up this summer. Yes, it’s officially the beginning of
Read MoreShopping: Gypsy 05 Maxi Dresses
I must say that I am happy and quite relieved to see that
Read MoreAminaka Wilmont Mannequin Dress: I Don’t Get it!
I was shopping around online today and came across this Aminaka Wilmont dress and was absolutely baffled. At initial glance, I only saw the dress-form outline and thought that there […]
Read MoreSpring Shopping: Twinkle Start 2 Melt Dress
Now that it’s officially Spring , even though the weather isn’t quite there yet , it’s time to start replenishing our wardrobes with fun pieces that make us smile. This […]
Read MoreDistinctive Dresses: Vintage Couture by Karen Zambos
Call me crazy, but I just love finding clothes that make me go ‘huh?’ when I see them for the first time on a hanger. The pieces could have intricate […]
Read MoreShopping: Milly Aspirin dot smock dress
I love the color yellow and I always have, even before it was trendy (although I am not digging the supposed new trend of lemon yellow nailpolish … ick!). Anyway, […]
Read MoreShopping: Crepe Crochet Dress by Francine
Like me, you might be a bit hesitant to give the sheer trend a go this Spring/Summer, (there is always the inherent risk of looking cheap or inappropriate with the […]
Read MoreDress Lust: M by MJ Clover Print Dress
So I was doing some research for something completely different and found this
Read MoreLunchtime Buy: ABS Ombre Dress
With ombre (think refined tie-dye) all over the runways from Baby Phat to Louis Vuitton, this color bleeding technique is sure to be a big trend this Spring. With gradient […]
Read MoreShopping: Catherine Malandrino Camisole Dress
So it’s pretty clear that jewel tones and day glo colors are hot right now. From the runways to the red carpets, we’ve been blinded by the seriously intense hues […]
Read MoreThink Red: Jersey Pintucked dress by Vivienne Tam
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’ve already started thinking about the royal treatment we’re hoping to get from our special somebody. Long-stem roses…a box of decadent chocolates… perhaps […]
Read MoreShopping: Thakoon Colourblock Tank Dress
Absolutely airy and effortless looking, this colorblock tank dress from Thakoon’s pre-Spring collection makes us want to fast forward to warmer weather! The silk and chiffon frock is a great […]
Read MoreShopping: Silver Erin Dress by Antik Batik
We love the term “pour-me-into it” party dress as coined by Eric Wilson in
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Harlequin print maxi dress by Matthew Williamson
This marks the last post in our 10 days 10 party dresses series so we thought we’d end with a bang! In contrast to most of our picks i.e. short, […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Strapless Dress by Robert Rodriguez
Dr Valerie Steele pays homage to the black dress in her latest book and we salute her for it. Not enough praises can be lavished on the LBD. It is […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Starbust beaded dress by Day Birger et Mikkelsen
Right…our 10 days 10 party dresses feature is nearly coming to an end (hope you like our picks so far). Up next is this silk, cream dress with beautiful pleated […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Backless Sequin Dress by Ashish
Ever since we discovered Ashish back in 2005 we haven’t been able to get enough. His use of vibrant colours keeps us excited and he consistently outdoes himself each season. […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Monique Dress by Arcangel
We’ve raved about Arcangel before and if you take a look at their Winter 07 collection you’ll understand why. They design the most beautiful dresses! We can’t get enough of […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Mint Jodi Ruffled Dress
If you’d prefer to channel the romantic princess in you rather than the dazzling party queen then this silk dress from Mint Jodi has your name on it. Its a […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Strapless Dress by Emma Cook
O.K so we’re four days into the 10 days 10 party dresses series and next up is this strapless dress by Emma Cook. Now I know, I know…white is not […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: BCBG Strapless Metallic Lace Dress
It’s chic. Its classic. Its sexy. It’s sure to get you noticed. A combination of sheer lace and ruched satin cinching the waist makes this dazzling strapless number a show […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Gold by Giles Deacon
We haven’t been too keen on the Gold by Giles capsule collections for New Look. While the first two collections have had a couple of cute pieces they just haven’t […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Cavalli Sequinned Mini Dress
Tis the season to be merry! Well it will be soon. This can only mean one thing…. its time to start thinking of what to wear to all those fabulous […]
Read MoreShopping: Topshops Vintage Treasures
We have a new addiction, trawling through Topshop’s archives of vintage treasures. There are gems from Givenchy, Dior, Lanvin and more. The collections are limited to say the least and […]
Read MoreThe Power of Purple
This autumn/winter we’re celebrating a new ‘it’ colour; it’s bold, strong and very Purple. The neutral colours and bold patterns that we’ve grown used to during recent seasons will soon […]
Read MoreStatus Dress
There are some dresses that warrant their own celebrity status…for example Roland Mouret’s “Galaxy dress. And while he tried to re-create the same hysteria with the Moon dress, it just […]
Read MorePurple Rain
Retail therapy always does the trick in terms of cheering me up. And boy do I need it! I’ve been a Prince fan since I can remember and was super […]
Read MoreThe Shirt Dress
My current obsession? Shirt dresses. If smocks make you well…. appear to be in the early stages of pregnancy and the maxi dress defeats the purpose of showing off your […]
Read MoreGo back to black…
This years MTV movie awards didn’t just play host to Hollywood’s finest actors and musicians it also debuted some of this seasons key fashion trends. Rivals Cameron Diaz and Jessica […]
Read MoreOne shoulder wonder
There’s still life in the asymmetrical one shouldered cut with designers such as Giles Deacon and Balenciaga including fresh and sophisticated variations in their spring/summer 07 collections. Cacherel keeps fuss […]
Read MoreRelaxed yet stylish
It was designed for the autumn but this Italian silk hand printed dress, £894, from Ralph and Russo has all the qualities of the ideal summer dress for those special […]
Read MoreThe Maxi Dress
The maxi dress has declared itself the must have item for the summer, so ditch the skin tight mini’s for something long and floaty! Perfect for the beach, or the […]
Read MoreAre you sure that’s Maternity wear…
Preparing for motherhood and dressing for both comfort and style hasn’t always been easy, but with the help of Topshop’s chic range of maternity wear, elasticised waist bands coupled with […]
Read MoreThe dress of an angel
I’m quite decisive, I pretty much know within 10 seconds if I like a piece and whether it will suit me, which is why straight off I fell head over […]
Read MoreNBA fashion
Ja Rule, LL Cool J and Jaheim all rocked NBA gear to go with their iced out chains at the Source Hip-Hop Awards in Miami. whilst…. Jersey dresses, often adorned […]
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