Articles by: Frankie Mathieson
a clothes addict and when she's not writing about them for MFL and Frankie's Fashion Footnotes, she can be found working on them in the wardrobe department of The Royal Opera House! She previously trained as a television researcher, and has worked on the publication The Fashion Almanac and the feature film Desert Flower.

Road Test: Kerastase‘s Noctogenist Serum Nuit

Road Test: Kerastase‘s Noctogenist Serum Nuit

  Everyone‘s heard of night creams; lotions and potions applied overnight designed to leave skin feeing  rejuvenated and replenished the morning after.  Well, now there are overnight treatments for your [...]

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Trend Alert: Leotard Ladies!

Trend 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 [...]

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Valentines Gift Guide 2009!

Valentines Gift Guide 2009!

Make sure there’s no more heart-shaped candies, red roses, or cuddly bears being gifted this Valentine’s day. Whether it’s your boyfriend or your best friend that’s sharing the love and [...]

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Clinique 7 Day Scrub

Clinique 7 Day Scrub

I’ve been using Clinique’s 7 Day Scrub Cream on and off for nearly 10 years.  For those of you who love exfoliating on a daily basis Clinique’s gentle but effective formula is [...]

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Haute Couture: The Highlights from Paris

Haute Couture: The Highlights from Paris

The Haute Couture season began in Paris this week with John Galliano‘s fantastically outlandish Christian Dior show – drawing on Flemish folklore for inspiration, Galliano‘s tremendous silk dresses were more [...]

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Clinique Superbalm Moisturising Gloss

Clinique Superbalm Moisturising Gloss

The idea of a lip balm which is also a gloss has always baffled me.  I have never believed a single product could be capable of offering conditioning benefits whilst masquerading as [...]

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Super Eyes Instant Action Moisturising Eye Gel

Super Eyes Instant Action Moisturising Eye Gel

After umpteen seasonal soirees my eyes are tired, my feet hurt, and my belly aches.  I’ve been burning the candle at both ends and it ain’t a pretty sight! Luckily [...]

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G-Day Has Arrived: The Return of Gossip Girl

G-Day Has Arrived: The Return of Gossip Girl

At last, the day we’ve all been waiting for; Gossip Girl returns this Wednesday at 9pm on ITV2! Reunited once more with Serena, Blair, Chuck, Nate, Dan, Vanessa and Jenny, [...]

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The recessionista’s new best friend? Vintage!

The recessionista’s new best friend? Vintage!

In the current climate of financial distress and eco-conscious concern, consumers are turning their backs on disposable fast-fashion and investing in classic, dependable items that will stand the test of [...]

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Top Ten for 2009

Top Ten for 2009

A new year, a new lot of items to lust over. Not sure where to begin? Update your wardrobe with these 10 key items and start off 2009 with a [...]

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Charles Darwin Jewels

Charles 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 [...]

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Blake Lively’s W Cover

Blake Lively’s W Cover

Clad in red with the star-spangled banner as her sole accessory, Blake Lively is the ultimate American Girl on this month’s W cover. A devout follower of Lively’s show Gossip [...]

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Label Alert: Built by Wendy

Label Alert: Built by Wendy

Built by Wendy is the brainchild of designer Wendy Mullin. Founded in 1991, the label began life as a collection of hand-sewn guitar straps in fabrics as diverse as tweed [...]

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