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Fashion Flop: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Dr. Q Groovee Quilted Patchwork
Monday, 14 Apr, 2008 – | One Comment
Fashion Flop: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Dr. Q Groovee Quilted Patchwork

There is a lot to be said for shopping online; it is quick, convenient, you can indulge in retail therapy at 3am when you can’t sleep, and there is the added gratification of knowing that …

The Denim Saga: Continued
Monday, 14 Apr, 2008 – | No Comment
The Denim Saga: Continued

Thanks for all of your advice, ladies! As many of you suggested, I found my answer to

Summer Buys: Full Circle Trench Coat With Detachable Bolero
Monday, 14 Apr, 2008 – | No Comment
Summer Buys: Full Circle Trench Coat With Detachable Bolero

To declare that the weather is unpredicatable right now, would be an understatement. Just last Friday, here in London, hailstones turned to full blown sunshine in the space of a couple of hours.

Where the Wild Things Are: Emma Cook for Topshop
Monday, 14 Apr, 2008 – | One Comment
Where the Wild Things Are: Emma Cook for Topshop

With the impending onset of summer (ha!) comes the inevitable announcement of those annual summer trends that will never go away (nautical stripes or ethnic prints anyone?). Lets take the ever-present ’safari’ trend - predictable …

Eye love this season: Oversized Sunglasses
Monday, 14 Apr, 2008 – | One Comment
Eye love this season: Oversized Sunglasses

Oversized sunglasses are still hot! Popularised in 2007 by the likes of Nicole Richie and her ex-stylist Ralph Laurens 1960’s inspired pair. Also on our wish list…

H&M: A Tribute to Marimekko
Monday, 14 Apr, 2008 – | One Comment
H&M: A Tribute to Marimekko

I’m sure you’ve seen the African prints on the runways for SS’08, you only have to look to Christopher Kane and Donna Karen to see where the look of the season is going, and now …

Websnob: Retro Swimsuits, Sandals, Spring Hair & More!
Saturday, 12 Apr, 2008 – | One Comment
Websnob: Retro Swimsuits, Sandals, Spring Hair & More!

Coquette says step out in stylishly ornate black heels like Gwyneth Paltrow.
The Purse blog interviews handbag designer,

Reesycakes: A Shopper’s Best Friend
Friday, 11 Apr, 2008 – | 2 Comments
Reesycakes: A Shopper’s Best Friend

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Trends: Back Strap, Cut-out Dresses
Thursday, 10 Apr, 2008 – | 2 Comments
Trends: 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.
If you’re ready to …

Loving Your Look: Norah Jones
Thursday, 10 Apr, 2008 – | 4 Comments
Loving Your Look: Norah Jones

Way to go, Norah! This lovely songstress has flown under the fashion radar for quite a few years, although she is gorgeous and always elegantly dressed.
She had definitely flown under my radar, …

Unlikely style icon: The Artful Dodger!
Wednesday, 9 Apr, 2008 – | One Comment
Unlikely style icon: The Artful Dodger!

“You’ve got to pick a pocket or two.” Such were the immortal words sung by the Artful Dodger (in ‘Oliver’, most famous of all orphan musicals) and suprisingly apt advice in these times of magpie-like …

Money Crunch: Gryson for Target
Wednesday, 9 Apr, 2008 – | One Comment
Money Crunch: Gryson for Target

Economic crisis: it’s been everywhere lately, affecting prices at petrol stations and at grocery stores. All of this means that we have to take money from our rainy-day funds and put them towards the things …

Shopping: Summer Tank Supply
Wednesday, 9 Apr, 2008 – | 2 Comments
Shopping: Summer Tank Supply

I basically live in tank tops in the summer. Because of this, I have to replenish my supply every year (I tend to wear them down pretty good and then they enter my gym …