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  • Lunchtime buy: Elizabeth and James Faux Fur Cocoon Shrug
    Those Olsen girls know a thing or two about fashion. Not only are they arguably among the best dressed ladies to grace the red carpets and front rows, but they’re also the brains behind fashion labels The Row and Elizabeth and James. Luckily for us, this means we get to emulate a bit of that sought after Olsen style… Their Holiday 2009 collection from Elizabeth...
    by Nicky Branagh at November 20th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
  • Weekly Round-up
    Read how Kate Moss has once again tarnished her role model image, watch a make-up pro at work and take a look at some of 2009’s best dressed… Oh, Kate. First you upset Dizzee when you interrupted his interview to find your lipgloss and now you’ve gone and upset a load of other people. Make up your own mind about Kate Moss’ life motto by reading...
    by Nicky Branagh at November 20th, 2009 at 11:11 am
  • Read up on over 30 years of fashion with the new Prada book
    Wednesday night saw the much anticipated launch of Prada’s mammoth book Prada: Creativity, Modernity, Innovation at the label’s Bond Street store. Across 738 pages, Miuccia Prada herself, along with Patrizio Bertelli (the company’s CEO), have compounded the fashion house’s successful history since being established in 1978. Grazia Daily reported:...
    by Nicky Branagh at November 20th, 2009 at 10:11 am
  • Behind-the-Scenes at Victoria Beckham’s Harper’s Bazaar Cover Shoot!
    This month’s issue of Harper’s Bazaar sees pop star-turned designer Victoria Beckham, feature in a massive 16-page spread of sultry photographs from HB favourite, Alexi Lubomirski. Luckily for us, we now get to take a peek into the glamourous life of a cover star, with these behind-the-scenes snaps of VB at the shoot: Talking about her career move into...
    by Nicky Branagh at November 20th, 2009 at 09:11 am
  • Change of Date for Fashion’s Night Out 2010
    Vogue, NYC & Company and the CFDA have announced a change of date for next year’s Fashion’s Night out, which is now due to be held on 10th September 2010. Initially scheduled for Thursday 9th, the decision was made in order to maximise local customer and tourist participation by holding the shopping event on a weekend evening. This year’s Fashion’s...
    by Nicky Branagh at November 20th, 2009 at 08:11 am
  • Update: Blake Lively and Victoria Beckham collaboration whispers were just rumours
    Earlier this week, we reported that it looked as if Blake Lively was to step up as the face of Victoria Beckham’s eponymous label but we can now say that these rumours have been well and truly quashed. A spokesperson for Beckham told Vogue: ‘I don’t know where this one has come from - other than from Blake being a fan of the Victoria Beckham collection…...
    by Nicky Branagh at November 20th, 2009 at 08:11 am
  • Win a silver clutch bag worth $225 from Aspinal of London!
    It’s competition time! Thanks to the lovely people over at Aspinal of London, we’re giving you readers the chance to win your very own Kylie Purse Clutch worth $225! This mock snakeskin leather purse - lined with suede and silk no less - comes with a detachable chain, making it a perfect piece for that tricky day-evening transition. Practical as well as luxurious,...
    by Nicky Branagh at November 19th, 2009 at 09:11 pm
  • Lunchtime buy: Luella Hamish Pocket Ruffle Skirt
    The Luella Hamish Pocket Ruffle Skirt is utlity-gone-girly: the perfect addition to a winter wardobe!  The name is a bit of a mouthful so we daren’t write it again, but we will say that this high-waisted number is now top of our (ever-growing) wishlist - particularly since we heard the sad news that Luella has ceased trading… The knit skirt features...
    by Nicky Branagh at November 19th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
  • Lunchtime buy: Alexander Wang Coco studded leather bag
    Ladies, it’s back. The Coco duffel, created by one of the world’s hottest current designers, has once again been released to the world and is sure to cause a frenzy among shoppers who have been just dying to get their mits on this handbag of the moment. This Alexander Wang studded leather bag sold out pretty damn fast last time round and we’re expecting...
    by Nicky Branagh at November 18th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
  • Lunchtime buy: Forget Me Not Blue Deer Scarf
    This gorgeous silk scarf is from Forget Me Not, a brand created by Coco who began life as an illustrator in Paris. Refining her artistic streak, Coco went on to design for big name publications such as Vogue, ELLE and Nylon and has now set up shop with her range of unique and enchanting printed scarves. Each piece is produced from hand-drawn illustrations and digital...
    by Nicky Branagh at November 17th, 2009 at 12:11 pm