It seems to be the trend that never dies and this summer is no exception; they were all over last season’s catwalks and now the high-street has once again been […]
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Hot swimwear trends for summer 09!
Thoughts of sunshine and escaping to somewhere hot this summer do two things to a British girl. One, they keep us going and make life at work in the lead […]
Read MoreSweet sundae shades for spring?
Finally it’s happening. Daffodils are blooming and crocuses are popping out and today it’s even sunny! Yes, Spring is finally edging its way in and with it comes the wardrobe […]
Read MoreCummerbunds Turn Practical
Hark, men’s fashion is exuding a renewed optimism, with jarring silhouettes and inspired tailoring shaking up tradition. The cummerbund is a case in point. When Stuckey & Murray reinvented the […]
Read MoreKeira Knightley is all shoulders in Chanel
The attack of the sharp shoulders has officially begun. Shoulders pads dominated fashion week and we were wondering when we’d start to spot our favourite celebrities channelling the eighties trend. […]
Read MoreLady GaGa takes nudity a step too far in Paris
Whoever let Lady GaGa out of the hotel in this needs to be fired. Is this even legal? While out sightseeing in Paris, the pop songstress thought it appropriate to […]
Read MoreWhite Socks and Black Dress Shoes…Finally Acceptable?
In comparison to our female counterparts, menswear can be viewed as rigid. To some, the stoic tradition that defines men’s fashion is what keeps things on an even keel. For […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Sado AW09
With some of the prettiest colour combinations I’ve seen, Carlotta Gherzi’s AW09 Sado collection featured simple silk pieces in grey, raspberry, orange and peach. Prim puff sleeve blouses, boxy cropped jackets, and […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Bernard Chandran AW09
Bernard Chandran’s AW09 collection was inspired by the ‘romance of the Far East’ which apparently translates as metallics, voluminous shapes, and graphic prints. Lame, glitter and studs in silver, gunmetal and gold reflected […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Betty Jackson AW09
This year marks the 25th anniversary of London Fashion Week, a celebration of British designers which began in an Olympia car park and included a presentation from the legendary Betty […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Qasimi AW09
Making their debut this time last year, Qasimi is the brainchild of the architecturally trained H.H. Khalid bin Sultan AlQasimi and Elliott J. Frieze. For AW09, the duo chose the magnificent […]
Read MoreTrend Alert: Leotard Ladies!
Wordsmith Lady Gaga recently retorted “it‘s never too cold for a leotard. It seems the music world may well be in agreement with this statement. Previously an item worn only […]
Read MoreWhere to buy wet look leggings?
Wet look leggings have been on the fashion radar for a while now. Whether you pin point their rise to fashion “must have” from when Posh first stepped out in […]
Read MoreIt may be freezing but it’s time to bare that midriff
Yes crop tops are back, I warned you and now you need to decide whether you will obey the fashion gods.As we approach the summer, you will find that they […]
Read MorePut a spring in your step with mouth-watering citrus shades!
We declared our adoration for citrus colours (in particular orange two years ago) . Now, fashion forecasters everywhere are predicting that the ‘it’ colours for spring this year will be a […]
Read MoreAre you ready for the return of the 80’s?
Some may say it is the era fashion forgot, a decade of designs that are best left in the past. But clearly designers and the high street weren’t listening and […]
Read MoreSequin Jumpers. Yes it’s another 80s trend!
An unlikely partnership has occurred. We’re used to plenty of jumpers and sequins in our winter wardrobes as we go from day to night, but not at the same time. […]
Read MoreCharles Darwin Jewels
Alexander McQueen proclaimed Charles Darwin the inspiration of his S09 collection. Interpreted by McQueen via skeletal neck pieces; Darwin’s theory of evolution involving science and nature has become an evident […]
Read MoreA time and place for the Wellington boot
John Legend may have eschewed all levels of style etiquette by venturing out with a suit complete with Wellingtons, but please don’t let his missteps lead you to cast a […]
Read MoreCummberbunds for women. Wrong or so right?
They’re as common as Christmas lights this season but the jury is still out for me on whether cummerbunds for women are brilliant or just plain wrong. There’s beaded flapper-esque […]
Read MoreFeathers. A flight of fancy!
There are certain items, which are so girly, so feminine and impractical that you can’t help but love them. This is true of feathers, they are a frivolous embellishment, they […]
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 […]
Read MoreSo fresh and so clean: The little white dress!
Ok, so it’s not the most obvious winter choice – especially in this not-so-lovely weather, but the little white dress will brighten any room and will certainly make one stand […]
Read MoreSpring 2009: Key trends we love!
Fast forward four months and visualise yourself heading off to the office in your underwear, strutting your stuff as a space invader, or working the Miami Vice look. Not such […]
Read MoreEmbellish your outfit with insects
Miu Miu started the trend; Roberto Cavalli continued it and now the high street have adopted it as their own. I am of course talking about insects.
Read MoreFlapper dresses: Rouge your knees & do the Charleston
So the party dresses are hitting the shops and it’s time too start thinking about your investment dress for the coming social season. One style that dominated the catwalks and […]
Read MoreTrend Alert: Jacquard
At once daring and classic, jacquard, or brocade if you prefer, is the sophisticated girl’s choice for evening wear this winter. There’s something just so very classy about it. No […]
Read MoreTrend Alert: Initial Jewellery
As with many of our favourite fashion trends it all started with Sex and the City and the quirky style of leading lady Carrie Bradshaw.
Read MoreThe Rock Tee: Can you pull it off?
The wardrobe staple of celebs such as, Kelly Osborne, Fearne Cotton, Kate Moss and the rest of London’s ‘it’ crowd; the Rock Tee forms the basis of the ‘I haven’t […]
Read MoreDeco elegance from Lara Bohinc
Metal accessories are the way forward this winter. The high street is doing us proud with metal snake chain horse pendant belts to beaten copper bags.
Read MoreTrend Alert: Vintage Denim Shorts
You may remember cutting the legs off your high rise jeans in your early teens. You may even remember when that same style of stone-wash denim slacks, a la Joey […]
Read MorePurple 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 MoreThe slithering sexiness of the animal print
I have a confession, it may shock you, it may even disgust you, but I am afraid it is true. I love animal prints. Yes, I know, but it’s true, […]
Read MoreTrend Alert! Metallic Moccasins
Metallic bags, clothes and make-up are definitely this season’s new fix. As well as this shiny new trend, the 70’s are relived with a fascination of fringe and the moccasin […]
Read MoreThe recent sleuth of fashion weeks have revealed an unlikely new style icon: the clown
It all began with the SS08 collections. Viktor and Rolf’s characters lit up the Paris SS08 catwalk, once again putting theatrical fashion back in the spotlight. Also interpreted by design […]
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 MoreThe Queen, the New Kate Moss?
Between the lace, the cocoons and those sheepskins you might think you’ve exhausted all the trends, but never fear there’s another trend for you to dabble in! I am of […]
Read MoreCheck This New Trend Out!
It seems as though designers have found inspiration from the Scottish highlands this season as runways at the Autumn/Winter 2008 shows saw the return of the check.
Read MoreSkirts for Men? Marc Jacobs Gives the Green Light
A little over a month ago in the quaint town of Poitiers in western France, a gentleman by the name of Dominique Moreau engages in a movement against the rigid, […]
Read MoreOpinions: Ankle socks. Yay or Nay?
Now, I’m a firm believer that fashion should be comfortable. Don’t get me wrong, if my new 4 platforms are rubbing the backs of my heels but my friends are […]
Read MoreKnee High or Thigh High Socks , School camp or Cool camp?
Now I really can’t decide if I actually like either trends or not. Even though I own several pairs of knee-high socks in an array of colours, I have to […]
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 MoreStack ‘Em High: AW08 Bracelets
One of my favourite things about autumn is the selection of jewelry. Away are the summer days of delicate, light pieces and onto our clunky, chunky favourites. Pairing any large […]
Read MoreThe Polo is back…
Ok, so winter may be on its way and it’s a fact we are all well aware of. Talk of summer holiday destinations no longer dominates office lunch breaks, coats […]
Read MoreMilitary Boots: The Cool Factor
Every so often a trend appears that I have a great longing to wear but question my ability to wear it: the skull print made famous by Alexander McQueen, vintage […]
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
Read MoreAlexander McQueen is All for Sandals and Socks. Are You?
As the age-old fashion faux-pas of wearing socks with sandals sauntered down the runway of Alexander McQueen’s men’s SS09 show, US Vogue came out with their “Ageless” issue to celebrate […]
Read MoreEveryone’s Talking About Katie Holmes and Her Roll Ups.
So, for the past couple of weeks, budding trendsetter
Read MoreTartan: Trendy or Tacky?
As a real live Scottish person, I must admit to finding the perennial appearance of tartan on international catwalks a bit, well, tricky. Even when fashion falls head over hills […]
Read MoreHarem Pants: A Do or a Don’t?
In my case its a don’t. Among my many obsessions – oversized bags, jodphurs, high waisted jeans..the list could go on – harem pants have never been one. In fact, […]
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