Contrary to what the magazines would have you believe, there is a way to float through Spring’s romance-spun reverie withough having to overload your garden with never-ending floral prints. A […]
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Spring Trends: The Power Suit
Elle’s Fashion Director, Nina Garcia says “It’s all about the jacket this season” as she walks us through the comeback of the power suit for Spring 08…
Read MoreNever one to miss a trend: Victoria Beckham in PVC leggings
Yesterday, Victoria Beckham did what she does best: shopping in the most uncomfortable clothing. Wearing PVC leggings, guaranteed to cut off all blood circulation, Victoria made her way to the […]
Read MoreTrend Alert: Pearls!
It’s official, ladies. Pearls are no longer just for your grandmother, great-aunt Frances, and job interviews. Sarah Jessica Parker was seen wearing long strands of them looped over a little […]
Read MoreTrend Alert: Dream in denim
Denim seems to be having a bit of a moment. More than usual, that is. Pale and, more alarmingly, stonewash denim is invading our nation’s streets and magazines at a […]
Read MoreKate Bosworth: Anything but armwarmers!
Oh, Kate. Just after I finish
Read MoreSpooky style!
I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to horror films, but a quick scan of the A/W runways and it looks like I might have to suck it […]
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 MoreAW08 Trends: Headwear
Hairbands, headpieces, elaborate hats and all decoration in the general head area has been the crowning glory of the fashion world for a while now, but it is a trend […]
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 MoreLFW AW08: Romance Vs The Dark Side
It could possibly have been the fact that Valentines day occured during
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: Coloured Tights
Don’t hang up your
Read MoreDazzling Headbands by Stacey Lapidus
Nothing works better to amp things up when you’re having a bad hair day than a demure headband with just the right amount of bling. If you’re like us then […]
Read MoreTrends: Blooming Gorgeous!
Pretty florals for Spring. Predictable, right? Not, so much. For Spring ’08, designers such as Balenciaga, Prada and Stella McCartney have taken an otherwise obvious trend and pushed it to […]
Read MoreKate Moss: Stars In Her Eyes!
If you didn’t know it already…stars are going to be a massive trend this year. Both Chanel and YSL went all starry eyed on us for their Spring/Summer 08 collections […]
Read MorePolls: What’s your stance on the tights craze?
First came black leggings under trapeze dresses and big sweaters. Then came latex tights as an alternative to pants (a la Lindsay Lohan). And now, we’re seeing the
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2007 Fashion Trends: 10 of the best!
Eclectic is the word that comes to mind when we think of the trends that hit us this year. Styles came and went at a frenzied pace, some we loved, […]
Read MoreI Heart Sunglasses…in the winter?
OK, so it’s been established that wearing sunglasses indoors is something only Bono or MJ (circa “Thriller) should be allowed to pull off…but what about sporting shades in the dead […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Fetishes
Is fetish taking over fashion? [The Telegraph]
Read MoreTrends: Bright Shades
Just say NO. Well when it comes to dark colours that is. Granted it’s hard to do, especially if you automatically find yourself reaching for anything grey or black in […]
Read MoreTrends: Pencil Skirts and Plaid
With all the Spring/Summer trends emerging from the catwalks it’s easy to forget that it is actually autumn…that is until you’re suddenly hit by a gust of cold wind. Worry […]
Read MoreAW07: Headgear
If like so many, you aren’t a fan of having rose tinted ear lobes, herein lies your style solution. Hats! As we progress toward the cooler seasons headgear is making […]
Read MoreAW07: Shades of Grey
From charcoal to stone, grey is the perfect shade for this autumn/winter. Its brilliant for layering as it reduces the intensity of other colours, so if you still want to […]
Read MoreAW07: Knitted
Knits are integral to this seasons dress and with them they bring a new approach to oversized and baggy. From sweater dresses to cardigan coats, designers like Stella McCartney and […]
Read MoreHave you got that fashion feeling?
Texture is what it’s all about for autumn and with the new season will come an array of new ‘it’ materials and fabrics. Leather is definitely going to be central […]
Read MoreAW07:Tight Fit
The smock shape has dominated trends for a couple of seasons now, with loose cuts and a ‘fluid’ silhouette being summer favourites. However fashion week provided a sneak peek into […]
Read MoreAW07: Discover your masculine side
Play around with your masculine side with this seasons statement pieces. Go for wide legged trousers, cropped blazers and waistcoats. Pair narrow trousers with a cardigan and add a baker […]
Read MoreAW07: Bows
Amidst some of the more masculine looks on the runway this season, cute and flirty bows made a welcome appearance. Marc Jacobs added a romantic twist to the fitted skirt […]
Read MorePsst…Boho never really went away
It’s the relaxed, carefree way to enjoy fashion, and it still reigns this summer. We love the styles, the loose fits flatter as do the natural earthly tones. The bohemian […]
Read MoreAW07: True Blue
Due to popular demand we’ll be covering autumn/winter 2007 trends slightly earlier than planned. Coverage will span over the next couple of weeks. First up we’re talking colour. From electric […]
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 MoreWorldwide wear…
Get ready for a cultural boom it terms of style this summer, with both accessories and clothing dissolving the cultural barriers and creating designs with elements from around the world. […]
Read MoreLets hope it doesnt catch on
My heart nearly stopped when a friend of mine sent the image above with the subject line How Long before its here? My response? NEVER! Apparently the Jeans Bikini Pant […]
Read MoreIt’s a boy/girl thing!
I’m not really one for the transference of women’s fashion to the guys, in my opinion this should have stopped at the ‘man bag’; however it totally works the other […]
Read MoreMen in leggings….seriously?
With skinny jeans and leggings being at the core of ‘below the waist’ fashion, accentuating legs seems to be key to most styles. I myself have a number of pairs […]
Read MoreStanding Tall
Now, thanks to the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Prada, to name a few, not only can we look as if we ourselves have just walked straight off the catwalk […]
Read MoreA Shift in Season
As hemlines continue to rise, the shift dress is finding it’s home as a wardrobe staple, replacing skinny jeans as our favourite garment. First revisited on the runway six months […]
Read MoreIts a bling thing
This season is all about accessorising, in particular around the decolletage. Of course it’s not exactly a new phenomenon, necklaces have been around for a while, but they have not […]
Read MoreNeu Years Rave-olution
With neu rave or nu rave -as it’s also spelt – fever at a high, the trend is set to be one of the biggest of the year. Emerging from […]
Read MoreI Love Orange!
From pale to neon as seen at Christopher Kane, orange is a perfect alternative to the preferred yellow. As trend reports go, this citrus shade has been the underdog, but […]
Read MoreSlutty blog
I have to say this has got to be one of my fave blogs in this ever expanding world that is blogging…(styleslut.blogspot.com), Raw, Real, Original and to the point…. (It […]
Read MorePure Bucks the Trend of Retail Gloom with Buoyant Sales Reported
The high street’s climate of caution failed to take hold at Pure this week, as exhibitors at the Emap-owned show reported a confident and buoyant mood among buyers. Many of […]
Read MorePure pics
Pure London 2004 was extremely good this year. Highlight of the event was the final catwalk show (see some of the pics below)
Read MoreThigh High
Analysis of the miniskirt by the NY Times
Read MoreSummer wear
Get some help with your summer wardrobe from Handbag.com “As summer kicks in, embrace the bright invasion and indulge in a bit of colour therapy”
Read MoreNo to Gold Teeth!
The president of Turkmenistan has urged his people to resist the fashion for gold-capped teeth. He’s damn right. Gold teeth should be avoided by everyone (except Johnny Depp, he can […]
Read MoreGoodbye Winter, Hello Spring
Time is moving so fast anyone would think it was chasing Beyonce’s ass. (Yes that girl is sex all the way and she has a damn good stylist, who is […]
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