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Mulberry becomes a billion pound company
Mulberry began in Somerset in 1971 as a very small fashion brand, but now, in 2011, the British heritage label is one of the best performing fashion companies in the world. Bravo!
Read MoreGlamour Women of the Year Awards 2011: best dressed
There’s been a lot of girl bashing in the Daily Mail media recently, but one award ceremony highlights the achievements of women from all walks of stardom – film, TV, theatre, sport, music, business, literature and, of course fashion: The Glamour Women of the Year Awards.
Read MoreTop Stories this Week: Rihanna’s US Vogue Cover, Lady Gaga, CFDA’s and more!
Lady Gaga designs bracelet for Japan: After donating £300,000 to a Haiti relief charity last year, Lady Gaga has found a new way to express her concern and raise much needed relief funds for disaster ravaged Japan. Announced before her 9 million followers on Twitter, the songstress’s exclusive white bracelet features ‘We Pray For Japan’ written in both English and Japanese and goes on sale March 25, with all proceeds going to tsunami relief efforts. Read more Olivia Rubin’s Capsule Collection for Dune: Olivia Rubin’s highly-anticipated collection for Dune hit stores last weekend, and MFL got the chance to preview the collection at the online launch this week. The London designer worked her magic signature prints across a range of shoes and bags for the high street store. Olivia Rubin for Dune is available in Dune stores and online now, with prices ranging from £65 to £110. Read more. Daisy Lowe Models Pearl Lowe’s Peacocks collection: Like mother like daughter – Pearl Lowe’s s/s ’11 capsule collection for Peacocks is ready to fly off shop floor shelves again thanks to another helping hand from model daughter Daisy. Taking inspiration from the likes of Brigitte Bardot and the French Riviera, the campaign was shot by celebrated fashion photographer Rankin, with the collection landing in stores and online on March 31. Read more. Marc Jacobs at the CFDA’s: Marc Jacobs is set to take home the CFDA’s prestigious Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement prize on June 6th at the 2011 CFDA Awards. No stranger to receiving worthy accolades for his talents and contribution to fashion; Marc Jacobs has before him a serious contest from street-cool god Alexander Wang and design duo Proenza Schouler. The Menswear Designer of the Year Award will be fought for amongst Michael Bastian, Patrik Ervell and Simon Spurr, with the […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW11: Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Who: Vivienne Westwood Red Label What: AW11 Red Label collection, filled to the brim with Vivienne’s signature colourful quirky style. Thoughts: After an agonising wait, it was time to catch a first hand glimpse into one of the Britain’s most extravagant runway shows. We have to admit, we truly adore Vivienne Westwood, so when the time came to take our place inside the Royal Court of Justice at London’s Strand, our hearts were beating a little frantically with excitement. And what a show it was – wacky, crazy, colourful and eccentric are just a few adjectives that spring to mind. The collection was undeniably stunning, with oversized spray-painted hair, gold leaf face paint, statement plush red crown hats (some of which were made out of hair) and multicoloured oversized circus shawls. Makeup was clown-inspired, tailored black velvet suits were sharp and, naturally, her trademark check and tartan strip was out in full force, making way for a truly out of this world show – and one we’d gladly relive. Our highlight was catching a sneaky glimpse of one of Westwood’s Red Nose Day Shakespeare T-shirts peering through a grey shirt and blue-orange tartan two-piece, as well as seeing British model Daisy Lowe strutting her stuff down the runway – nice touch, Viv.
Read MoreValentine’s gifts for her: Diana Mini Wonderland camera
Document every moment together with this charming Diana camera. If you’re the creative, arty smarty type, this gift will be right up your street this Valentine’s day. Famed in the Sixties for creating radiant, soft focus images, the Diana has recently made a comeback and is favoured by models Alexa Chung and Daisy Lowe. This version features a charming Alice in Wonderland heart design, a choice of shooting in half or square frame and it includes a flash so you can really make the most of your photographs. Drop the hint to your man or treat yourself if you’re starting to tire of uninteresting digital shots, it’s a perfect excuse to replace the old photographs in your frames with dreamy artistic snaps that you’ll both admire for years to come. Diana Mini Wonderland Camera, £110, available at Urban Outfitters. BUY NOW!
Read MoreMulberry’s many parties
If you think your week’s been busy, spare a thought for the folks at Mulberry – since winning Designer Brand at this year’s BFA’s, the British brand’s going all out to prove its position with three new stores in one week. Three! In one week! And you thought you had it bad buying your turkey. Naturally, three suitably stylish soirees ensued to celebrate the all-new stores, and we’re here to fill you in on all the details. Here’s what happened at each new opening: London – Mulberry’s new flagship When: 8th December Where: New Bond Street What happened: *see below Mulberry Manchester When: 14th December Where: The Avenue Who: Daisy Lowe, Sunday Girl, Jaime Winstone and Ellie Goulding What happened: When they weren’t winning Edie bags or peeking inside their Kiehl’s-filled goodie bags, guests munched on mini fish & chips, baby burgers and bite-sized Victoria sponges, supped Mulberry-inspired cocktails and enjoyed a surprise performance from Ellie Goulding. Australia – Mulberry’s first store down under When: 15th December Where: The Swifts, Sydney Who: Mulberry’s creative director Emma Hill, DJ Anna Lunoe, Jodi Gordon and Nikki Phillips What happened: A Secret Garden-inspired garden BBQ with giant roses, chargrilled prawns, lobster sandwiches and strawberries and cream. Phew. *If you haven’t yet seen Mulberry’s new London flagship, you can see a making of the store here – as well as a word or two from our favourie style-setters.
Read MoreBritish Fashion Awards 2010: what they wore
The fashionistas were out in full force last night as London’s Savoy Hotel and Theatre played host to this year’s British Fashion Awards – and boy did the stars dress to impress. So sit back, relax, and enjoy our pick of the crème de la crème of last night’s best dressed. First up is Naomi Campbell who wore a stunning full length black sheer gown, complete with matching faux fur shrug – all courtesy of close friend Alexander McQueen; an honouring tribute to the late fashion designer who died in February this year. Following in the British fashion footsteps was young Hollywood starlet Emma Roberts in a fun and flirty Julien McDonald party frock – the youthful black and blue glitzy design proved an utterly perfect choice for the little star. Picking up the British Style Award on the night was the ever fashionable Alexa Chung, wearing an SS11 pastel pink Chanel frock with ostrich feather trim – Ms. Chung certainly proved her style credentials were worthy of recognition. Top models were also undoubtedly dressed to perfection, with Lara Stone in Calvin Klein, Claudia Schiffer in Mary Katrantzou and the gorgeous Daisy Lowe in a gothic Elie Saab number – it just goes to show Britain certainly knows how to create some serious sartorial statements. Last but not least, and possibly our favourite of them all, is the beautiful Victoria Beckham wearing one of her own designs to last night’s fashion Oscars – the first of which she’s been nominated for. The highly-praised fashion designer has come a long way since her former Spice Girl days, wouldn’t you agree? So well done ladies, here’s to an super stylish 2010 – all we can say now is roll on next year.
Read MoreWeekly Round-up
Find out Olivia Palermo’s beauty secrets, see what Giles Deacon has in store for his first Ungaro collection, and get the low-down from Roberto Cavalli’s start-studded birthday bash… Oliva Palermo shares her beauty secrets, and some are more humble than you’d think – Fab Sugar See what Paris Fashion Week has had to offer so far for SS11 – the Cut If you’re looking forward to Giles Deacon’s debut at Ungaro, expect pastel palettes for real women that ooze sophisticated sexiness – WWD Do you have enough room in your bag for a book? Well what if your bag was a book? – Purseblog Roberto Cavalli turning 40 isn’t something to be taken lightly, as Natalia Vodianova, Eva Herzigova, Daisy Lowe, Karolina Kurkova, Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell and Kylie will tell you (phew) – Elle UK
Read MoreFashion’s Night Out 2010
With one hell of a challenge to better last year’s first Fashion’s Night Out, London played host to a huge shopping extravaganza yesterday evening for its part of the global initiative, proving to be more successful than ever – despite the drizzle.
Read MoreLeigh Lezark for DKNY Jeans
It takes a certain type of girl to model for DKNY, but luckily for Leigh Lezark, she fits the fashion bill rather well – the model-come-DJ has just been signed as the face of DKNY Jeans for autumn/winter 2010.
Read MorePoppy Delevigne for Mango
Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Daisy Lowe – suffice to say Mango isn’t short of high profile names to model its wears, and next season looks to be no different. The Spanish brand has enlisted the help of top emerging model, Poppy Delevigne, for AW10.
Read MoreTop Stories this Week: Terry Richardson, Burberry Makeup and More!
Daisy and the Doctor Gorgeous young girl about town Daisy Lowe has is all doesn’t she? Well now she’s got a time-travelling lord to add to her list of things we wish we had. Yes Daisy’s dating the new Doctor Who, Matt Smith. According to Vogue UK they were spotted holding hands at a recent festival. Next they’ll be jetting off in a blue telephone box together…read more here. Terry Richardson shoots Tamara Mellon Naked The usually polished and presentable Tamara Mellon has revealed a whole different side this week as Terry Richardson’s shots of her for Interview magazine were released. Let’s just say if it weren’t for a strategically placed cat there wouldn’t be possible to reveal much more of Ms. Mellon. Read more here. Burberry Launches Makeup Our favourite Brit mega-brand is going to launch a beauty line, which means we can now match our foundation to our trench. The 96 piece collection is set to launch this summer and promises to include a dreamy array of blushes, pressed powders, eyeshadows, mascaras – the lot. We’re even looking forward to seeing the packaging! Read more here. Fashion’s Night Out Not only is it set to be the biggest event in the year’s style calendar, Fashion’s Night Out is now set to be New York City’s biggest public fashion show in history. With a role-call of the biggest catwalk names including Karlie Kloss, Chanel Iman and Daria Werbowy the night is set to be an ultimate fashion extravaganza. With a portion of the proceeds going to the New York Aids fund it sounds like the perfect combination of style and charity. Read more here. Cindy Crawford does Jewellery 90s supermodel Cindy Crawford’s bout to put her name back on the fashion map: she’s teaming up with JC Penney to […]
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Find out what Isaac Mizrahi said to get everyone gasping, catch a first look at Julia Roberts for Lancôme, and which clothing launch caused chaos in France?… Daisy Lowe and Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s baby photos are being made into Royal Mail stamps for charity. Good job they’re cute , The Mirror Isaac Mizrahi compares models’ size to a certain part of the, er, male anatomy , The Cut Stuck on which bag(s) to buy for spring? Net-a-Porter’s Bag Guide is a handy little helper , Purseblog First look at Julia Roberts for Lancôme. We knew it’d be good , Grazia Glad we didn’t take that trip to France last weekend; a stampede broke out in the new H&M store where the Sonia Rykiel collection had just launched. The French don’t do things by halves , Grazia
Read MoreDown the Rabbit Hole for the Tom Binns collection
We’d already been given a sneak preview of the Tom Binns collaboration with Disney Couture jewellery, so when we were invited to a private view of the new Alice in Wonderland film and the accompanying jewellery collection we couldn’t decide which we were more excited to see. When we weren’t mingling with other guests, including LFW favourite Erdem and boutique owner Brix Smith Start, we managed to get a good look at the jewellery on show. The range is made up of two collections, the first being a high-end limited edition collection, and the second for Disney’s popular jewellery line. The second is made up of about 35 pieces that range from trinket filled charm bracelets to quirky rings and necklaces inspired by all of our favourite Wonderland characters. Especially covetable is an oversized gold keyhole necklace with cut-out detailing that hangs on the end of a long chain, which Daisy Lowe wore to last week’s London premiere of the film. But perhaps the most stunning pieces are from to the limited edition signature collection, which comprises 6 pieces based on the significant characters in the story. My personal favourite is a necklace inspired by the Red Queen , a real showpiece that is made up of hundreds of tiny red resin hearts joined together. As for the much-awaited film, our expectations weren’t disappointed either, as Tim Burton’s adaptation was a real treat. The gothic costumes and impressive mix of animation and reality made for a really visually indulgent film. In true Burton style, the characters were tinged with a sinister darkness and watching it in 3D really felt like we’d taken that trip down the rabbit hole too. Both collections are available now at Selfridges and some of the Tom Binns for Disney couture is available from ASOS.com, accessories […]
Read MoreBritish Fashion Awards 2009
With the nominees short-listed, all we could do was wait. Finally, on Wednesday evening as the fashion elite gathered at the Royal Courts of Justice in London’s Strand for the British Fashion Awards 2009, we got our answers.
Read MoreAnd the British Fashion Awards Nominees are…
It’s one of the most stylish nights in British fashion, and this year, on December 9th as the British Fashion Awards bring London Fashion Week’s 25th birthday celebrations to a close, the fashion elite will be out in full force. Here, the news we’ve been waiting for, the nominations are in.
Read MoreLuella stops selling
Oh no. Luella Bartley has revealed this morning that her Luella label has ceased trading.
Read MoreWin the exclusive 2010 Lavazza calendar!
***UPDATE*** This competition is now closed. Congratulations to our two winners Charles and Jo and our runner up Rachel! Not long ago we told you about the latest Lavazza calendar collaboration with top fashion photographer Miles Aldridge who used his expertise to create a limited edition piece of art based around the narrative of classic, Italian music. Featuring some of the world’s most famous models including Daisy Lowe, Alexandra Tomlinson and Lydia Hearst, Aldridge’s inspired My Fashion Life readers! For your chance to win one of these beautiful calendars, just sign up to our newsletter by entering your name, email and city in the fields below by Nov 2nd 11.59pm GMT This giveaway is open to UK readers only. There isn’t much time to enter, so hurry! Trust us, the calendar is amazing! A winner will be chosen at random and announced on Nov 3rd. Good luck!
Read MoreThe latest Lavazza calendar from Miles Aldridge
The 18th edition of Lavazza’s Italian Espresso Experience Calendar has been shot by British photographer Miles Aldridge, and features seven images of some of the world’s most well-known models including Lydia Hearst and
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Mulberry after show party
Last night saw the exclusive Mulberry party at Claridges as the designer label celebrated it’s S/S10 London Fashion Week presentation. Hosted in the Ballroom at Claridges, the party’s decor drew inspiration from the S/S10 collection and featured the same pastel-pearl balloons and carousel horses that were used in the show, as well as having traditional fairground stalls, including hook-a-duck where guests could catch a Mulberry bag.
Read MoreAlexa Chung lands DKNY Jeans campaign
Lily Allen a run for her money as Chanel’s next muse but it’s DKNY jeans who’ve snapped up Ms Chung. The brand has ditched Daisy Lowe who fronted the SS09 campaign in favour of Chung who can be seen in the AW09 collection posing on the streets of NY. Why Alexa? Speaking to Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist, the ads will be in a mag near you from August onwards.
Read MoreThe party models are back in business
Pixie Geldof, Daisy Lowe and Alice Dellal have signed to Next modelling agency. It was reported the trio had been dropped from Select Model Management yesterday, but they have insisted they left of their own accord. Director of Next Amanda Bretherton confirmed: “We are delighted to welcome Daisy Lowe, Pixie Geldof, and Alice Dellal to Next Model Management. We pride ourselves on being one of the very top global model agencies and these girls will certainly benefit from moving to a company with offices in all the fashion capitals of the world. “They all have an international profile and are regarded as true professionals within the fashion industry. We are sure that they will be eagerly sought after by our most prestigious and exclusive clients.”
Read MoreAlexandra Shulman battles against size zero
At last! Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue and, therefore, one of the most important individuals in the fashion world, has said what we’ve all been thinking. Yes, Shulman has spoken out against the ‘jutting bones and no breasts or hips look’ that designers have been increasingly pushing down the catwalks since the advent of the waif in the 90s. In a letter to a variety of fashion designers and houses – including Karl Lagerfeld, John Galliano, Prada, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga – Shulman said that Vogue was being supplied with minuscule sample garments which forced them to hire tiny models which the magazine then had to airbrush to look larger and appeal to readers.
Read MoreScarlett Johansson is the new face of Mango
First the Spanish brand nabs Daisy Lowe and now they’ve signed Scarlett for the Autumn/Winter 09 campaign. Fresh from her adverts for Dolce & Gabbana where she posed as a modern Marilyn, she is now looking grungier but of course still super sexy. Mario Sorrenti shot the campaign in LA and Scarlett is following on from Penelope Cruz who modelled for Mango for four seasons. Mango is very excited to have the Hollywood star on board: “We have chosen the beautiful actress for her extraordinary personality, which embodies the ideal of the urban independent and cosmopolitan woman Mango wishes to dress. A woman who is serene and elegant, yet fun loving and youthful all at the same time.
Read MorePeaches Geldof… She’s a lingerie model?!
So that’s what she does! We’ve been wondering for a while now what it is Peaches actually does everyday of the year, well except for looking rough at 3am. But following in the footsteps of pal
Read MoreMickey gets a designer make over
No not some odd-looking wannabe starlet from Britain’s Got Talent, rather the original star of the small screen. Yes Mickey Mouse is having a whole new set of ears from some of the top designers around. To celebrate Disneyland Resort Paris’s year long ‘Mickey’s Magical Party’ My Mickey Ears project has been created, which sees top famous and fashion designer faces creating Mickey Mouse ears. Vanessa Paradis, Isabella Rossellini, Giles Deacon, House of Holland, Luella, Estelle, PPQ, Brix Smith-Start and Daisy Lowe are just a few of the ear creators. The designer ears are currently being auctioned and will be available for one month, you can buy a pair on
Read MoreLittle Pixie Geldof lands the cover of Vogue Italia
This is a surprising turn for the fashion bible. Vogue Italia is generally considered to be the most elegant of all the major Vogue titles, boasting great stylists and forward thinking shoots. It therefore comes as a bit of a shock to see Pixie Geldof draped on the front cover. She is of course the least hateful of the Geldof’s and does have a great sense of style. But the front cover of Vogue is generally reserved for only the cream of the fashion crop, so it does seem a little strange and dare I say unjust? Pixie was shot by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia and appears alongside best friend, co-model and celebrity offspring
Read MoreSwashbuckling saucy underwear from Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur design without a doubt the sexiest lingerie around and their latest campaign proves that they still have the edge. The new collection is a bang on trend pirate theme and is another reason to invest in a pair of thigh high boots, perfect for day and now bed, apparently.
Read MoreLove it or hate it: the crop top strikes again!
Immersing myself in the return of early 90s trends and celebrating with a few episodes of Saved by the Bell, I slowly began to realise that one of the true fashion horrors of the last millennium has crept upon us once more: the crop top.
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: PPQ
PPQ was the show to be at yesterday. Russell Simmons, Lady Victoria Hervey, Kimberly Stewart, Henry Holland and naturally Peaches Geldof all turned up to show their support for Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker ( the duo behind the label). It was a playful collection packed with microshorts, fitted dresses, mini skirts, striped t-shirts, cropped jackets and a couple of nautical inspired pieces.
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 admit I am too scared to wear them in public. It’s not so much the fact that I care what other people think, but it’s my own indecision of the credibility of knee -high socks that I fear to lend my name to.
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 style t-shirts, the superhero look pioneered by Luella. All these trends demand a certain level of coolness.
Read MoreOn Our Radar: Coco Sumner
Who: Coco Summer, Sting’s 17yr old daughter and the latest addition to Britain’s cool kids on the block – Alice Dellal, Pixie Geldof, Daisy Lowe, Alexa Chung etc…. What: She starred in Burberry’s SS08 campaign and is
Read MoreInterviews: Celebrity Stylist, Zoe Lem
In the world of fashion, Zoe Lem does it all. Whether it’s styling the stars for the red carpet and participants on the UK version of “What Not to Wear, or flying off to the Middle East to work with the English language version of the Al-Jazeera news network, she’s been there, done that, and with a certain je ne sais quoi. Lem trained as a designer before deciding to focus on styling, and now her work can be seen on A-list celebs, magazine covers, music videos, and a myriad of other places. So, the favourite question to ask stylists and designers: who would you consider to be your biggest influences? That really is a difficult one to give a one word answer, I am very inspired by vintage clothing and the 20’s through to 50’s there was such beautiful style. If it’s who rather than what, then there is no one person. But my mother was really so into clothing growing up, even now her favorite shop is Topshop and she has a very funky style. I was brought up on charity shops, markets and finding great bargains in unusual places, a long while before it was cool to go for second hand chic!
Read MoreLove, Angel, Music “baby”
According to Us Weekly Holla back girl Gwen Stefani is pregnant. Gwen and her hubby rocker Gavin Rossdale are expecting their first baby together, due in June. This is Rossdale’s second child after being exposed last year as the father to Pearl Lowe’s 16yr old daughter Daisy Lowe. We are delighted,” Us Weekly quotes Rossdale’s father, Douglas, as saying. Stefani’s mother, Patti, also reportedly confirmed the pregnancy to the magazine. [Yahoo]
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45 Best Sexy Perfumes For Women (2024)
Nothing speaks louder than your signature scent. Whether you want to raise the temperature, draw attention, or simply feel seductive and confident, a sexy perfume is the perfect accessory. We’ve curated the sexiest scents just for women who know how subtly powerful their presence can be! From sultry sandalwood and lavender accents to exotic florals and sheer musk—fall in love with these alluring aromas that will turn heads everywhere you go. Best Sexy Perfumes For Women 1. Chanel No 5 by Chanel Since its debut in 1921, Chanel No. 5 has become one of the most famous perfumes of all time. A symbol of beauty and elegance, it’s made from a mix of classic scents, like jasmine, rose and sandalwood and amber for unique woodsy scents, and ambergris and vanilla for a hint of sweetness. Even though it’s 100 years old, Chanel No. 5 is the most sexy perfume for women and is still as modern as it was when it was first released. 2. Scandal by Jean Paul Gaultier With its racy ad campaigns featuring controversial personalities, this Scandal by Jean Gaultier is a cult classic that’s become a best-seller since it hit shelves in 2017. This one-of-a-kind blend makes every spray exciting and inviting, with hints of honey, orange blossom, pear, freesia, and patchouli. 3. Black Opium by Yves Saint Laurent This sexy fragrance is versatile and enticingly feminine. With hints of pink pepper, rich coffee, white jasmine, and vanilla, Black Opium is super seductive. 4. J’adore by Dior Launched in 2002, J’aore by Dior is iconic. Its alluring key notes of jasmine rose and patchouli mixed with sweet citrus produce a soft and sensual scent that has captured the hearts of many. Often referred to as the “scent of love”, J’aore by Dior remains a popular choice […]
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Simple and Stunning: Four casual midi dresses for social events
In the world of fashion, we think simplicity is underrated. Minimalist designs are perfect for a variety of informal occasions, with midi styles being the most popular. Whether you’re keen on bright, bold block colours such as red or yellow or you prefer simple patterns which keep all eyes on you, there’s no shortage of choice out there. To narrow things down, Chi Chi London have put together some of their favourite casual midi dresses for those upcoming social day and night occasions. Floral styles Who doesn’t want to add some stunning botanical beauty to their informal look? A gorgeous floral style is a perfect choice for those afternoons spent in the summer sun. Whether you’re going for cute daisy patterns or more bold flower midi designs a fabulous floral print suits the sunshine down to the ground. These designs don’t have to be bright either – darker tones can be mixed and matched with bright summer hats or chic clutch bags. Want to go a little more out there? Take a look at some animal print midi dress designs too, which can add a bit of bite to your casual look. Whether you go for a bright, dark or neutral tone, floral casual midi dress styles go down a treat at those casual occasions. Go neutral Those who can mix and match their wardrobe right have the ability to take their casual look up to the next level. If you want to get your creative juices flowing, investing in some black, grey or white midi dresses is an absolute must. Grab some bright coloured jackets, shoes or hats and you’ll be able to find a chic balance between neutral and more vibrant patterns. Not only will you look gorgeous, but you’ll also be able to keep changing up your […]
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How To Incorporate French Bistro Design Into Your Kitchen
If you’re currently seeking new ideas for your kitchen, look no further than the timeless bistro kitchen. It’s stylish, cozy and above all inviting. With a center island, bar stools, open shelving and cookware on display, it’s the perfect design if you fancy yourself as a Gordon Ramsay wannabee and love the idea of having family and friends gather in the kitchen while you whip up a gourmet meal. Best of all, you don’t have to install a new kitchen, buy radiators, invest in expensive furniture or break the bank to obtain your dream kitchen. We’re pleased to tell you that the bistro design can be achieved on a budget. By adding just a few essential touches, you too can give your kitchen that quaint, French restaurant feel. Display Cookware Visible pots and pans and open shelving are one of the main characteristics of a bistro style kitchen. Opt for both wall and ceiling mounted racks and for added authenticity invest in copper or steels cookware. Strategically place your favourite flowers and cookbooks on the shelves for extra character. Flooring While there is no set tile pattern distinctive to the bistro kitchen, black and white flooring oozes French charm. If you’re not too keen on the traditional black and white checked floors, enhance your kitchen with either hexagonal or penny tiling complemented against a backdrop of plain white wall tiles. Lighting Contemporary soft pendant lighting sets the mood perfectly. Low hanging lights above a center island are ideal and if you’re feeling adventurous, experiment with the lighting. Contrast larger hanging lights with smaller pendant lighting and contrast coloured and metal lamp shades for extra personality. Chalkboards A bistro style kitchen would not be complete without a chalkboard. Scribble the “dinner of the day” for all the family to see or use it […]
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Taylor Swift signs Diet Coke sponsorship deal
We loved what Jean Paul Gaultier has done with Diet Coke since becoming temporary creative director of the drink, but it looks like he’s handed over the reigns to the young Taylor Swift. The country singing sensation isn’t designing bottles a’ la JPG though, and will instead be fronting the ad campaigns for the drink for the foreseeable future. Do you think she is a good sponsor? “I wanted to share some news with you, because we’re finally making it official with one of the great loves of my life…Diet Coke,” she wrote on her Twitter page. “I’ve said for years that Diet Coke just ‘gets me’ and my lifestyle,” she added in a statement. I’m so excited about our new partnership.” Good luck to Taylor – the fizzy drink sponsorship biz is quite a lucrative one to fingers crossed she doesn’t do a Britney and mess it up. Let’s not forget that she has competition from the one and only Beyonce who has signed a deal with rival brand Pepsi. May the best singer/drink win… [Daily Mail]
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Top Womenswear Trends for Autumn 2012
The fashion catwalk shows previewing autumn 2012 collections, from Milan and Paris to New York, all signalled certain key trends in womenswear that are likely to make their way to the high street for the coming season. Jackets Its all about androdgeny next season. Womenswear inspired by traditional menswear was arguably the defining trend of the catwalk shows for autumn 2012. From 1920s-style dandy-esque smoking jackets and tuxedos to the more masculine straight lines of the 1970s, retro menswear was the evident theme in collections from everyone from Gucci, Emilio Pucci and Miu Miu to Victor & Rolf, Max Mara and Isable Marant. Such jackets are often combined with countryside-chic fabrics such as plaid and tartans. Check out some of the best high street examples of women’s jackets we found from Crew Clothing, and River Island. Gothic One of the key trends to emerge for Autumn 2012 from the catwalks was gothic fashion. Mining the darker seams of fairytales and gothic romance fiction, capes, riding boots and ruffled blousons combined with tuxedo-esque jackets were highly visible. Leading the way was Frida Giannini’s collection for Gucci, where the theme stretched from day to evening wear. All-black outfits are an option, although teaming them with a brown belt or white shirt can make a pleasing contrast. Oriental Embroidered dragons and flowers adorned short-cut jackets and full-length dresses in Dries Van Noten’s catwalk collection, while Issa took inspiration from the Orient for wraparound robes and tight-fitting dresses. Oriental prints will be a feature of the high street this autumn, while more intricate embroidered designs will be all over the high-end stores. Ripped Denim Daisy Dukes with ripped edges and visible pocket linings have been the key trend in summer shorts this year. The theme of distressed denim has been taken over into the […]
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Highlights from High Street Fashion Week, pt 2
This is a guest post by Daisy Jeffery, one of our (frankly brilliant) competition winners. In her first-rate role as fashion reporter, Daisy’s been hitting London’s Oxford Street every day this week to sample the best of High Street Fashion Week and all the fun it’s offered. Find out how she fared as an adopted MFL girl when she took on the task this week… While Charlie may have won the golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, I struck fashion gold when discovering My Fashion Life would be sending me all over London to cover High Street Fashion Week.
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Where we went on FNO: the high street
This is a guest post by Lois Mills, one of our (frankly brilliant) competition winners. Last night we sent her on a special mission to sift out the sweetest soirees taking place on the high street at Fashion’s Night Out – and not one to turn down a challenge, she triumphed in her task. Here, Lois shares her experiences on her very first Fashion’s Night Out… The night everyone has been talking about has arrived: Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out. You know that you can only expect greatness when three of the best words in the dictionary are used all in the same title (and in case you’re having a little difficulty choosing which three words I mean, let’s just say I’m not a fan of the ‘out’doors!). Having caught a little of what happened at last year’s events, and having spoken to Daisy (the other competition winner) about what to wear, I was giving my outfit choice some serious consideration. In the end I went for a very Seventiess vibe, with high-waist purple velvet trousers, a green vintage vest and a studded black belt; topped off with a retro pair of glasses and a black wedge-and-sock combo for my feet! On the train, I was busily taking advantage of the VFNO app; discovering what was going on in every store whilst viciously scribbling them down, trying to be strategic and rank them in order of importance and closeness to one another. A few minutes later, and my list was longer than Oxford Street itself – tonight was going to be hectic! For me, the night began in John Lewis – there were three fashion shows running over the course of the evening, and Mischa Barton was present at one of them. Fingers crossed. I was at the first show, and […]
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Spirit of Fashion designers launch their classic collections
This is a guest post by Daisy Jeffery, one of our (frankly brilliant) competition winners. In her first-rate role as fashion reporter, Daisy’s been hitting London’s Oxford Street every day this week to sample the best of High Street Fashion Week and all the fun it’s offered. Find out what she got up to when she attended one of the week’s most exclusive events… A vibrant mix of the fashion world flooded into Seven Dials, Covent Garden this week for the Spirit of Fashion award winners to showcase their new collections, commissioned by luxury outlet developer McArthurGlen.
Read MoreThese low cost wedding dresses will have you cooing
If yesterday’s designer wedding dresses will only ever be a dream, here’s something to bring you back to reality with a smile on your face. We’ve scoured the virtual (royal) wedding rails of our favourite high street hot spots and boutiques to find you five dresses under £500 to fall in love with on your wedding day – and trust us, you will. See below for our top picks that’ll give Kate a run for her money on route to becoming princess (ok, that’s pretty unlikely, but they are rather great)… Violetta Ivory Wedding Dress £120, available at BHS. BUY NOW! Ivory Embellished Bandeau Bridal Dress £400 £300, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW! Cascading Goddess Gown $1,600, (£965.99) available at BHLDN. BUY NOW! Ivory One-shoulder Appliqued Flower Dress £160 £120, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW! Biba Daisy Pleated Bandeau Chiffon Bridal Gown £595, available at House of Fraser. BUY NOW!
Read MoreHappy birthday H! by Henry Holland
This week, H! by Henry Holland, Henry Holland’s lower-priced line for Debenhams, turned one year old, and to celebrate, he invited London’s fashion press to an intimate dinner at one of the capital’s coolest bistros (Bistrotheque, incidentally). We popped along to join Debenhams in the birthday celebrations, check out the soon-coming high summer pieces from H! and, of course, catch up with Henry while stuffing our faces full of seriously good food. We had a blast sharing stories, let us tell you, so we’ve decided to have a little celebration of our own to salute Henry on the success of his debut high street line. We’ve picked our five favourite fun and flirty pieces from his latest drop at Debenhams that’ll have you looking runway-ready without breaking the bank this spring. See below for our hottest H! must-haves… Blue chambray daisy dress, £28, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW! Mustard zebra print blouse, £25, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW! Navy polka dot shorts, £20, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW! White broiderie Fifties dress, £35, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW! Navy daisy print cardigan, £30, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW! Happy birthday, Henry! Thanks to our lovely friends at Debenhams for a wonderful night.
Read MoreUrban Retreat at Harrods present The Forte Village Spa Festival
With spring fast approaching, it’s time to get ourselves pampered and preened to perfection, ready for the bikini months and bare leg weeks ahead – and what better way to achieve such a glorious goal than at a spa.
Read MoreVote for us in Handbag.com’s online Fashion Awards 2011
Listen up all you fashion lovers, it’s that time of year when award ceremonies are in full swing and Hangbag.com needs your casting votes to get their online Fashion Awards for 2011 underway. And so do we. The fashion forward site is searching for the best British and international fashion blogs and online retailers – and you could be one of them! Simply vote for yourself in the appropriate category and get as many of your friends, family members and frenemies to do the same – the more you get, the better chance you have of winning. But, of course, you can also vote for your other favourite brands or blogs (ahem!), and we’d love to receive your vote for Best British Blog. Just remember nominations close at midnight on March 25th, where the 50 entries with the most votes will be passed on to a panel of judges, who will then draw up an eagerly anticipated shortlist in April. So to get your votes well and truly underway, simply click here and cast your confirmation.
Read MoreEditor’s diary: what I’m wearing day 1
Afternoon, folks! So the first day of London Fashion Week is in full swing, as if my aching feet don’t know it. Here’s what I’m wearing today – a Sixties shift dress from ASOS, nude opaques, cork platforms from Office and my trusty Barbour jacket. Oh, and I’m also showing off my new Daisy Jewellery Chakra bracelet for the first time – apparently it’ll let creativity flow through me. And, of course, I’ve got a spare pair of flats in my bag (London’s cobbles are nothing if not tiresome and treacherous). Popped backstage at Maria Grachvogel this morning before watching her amazing salon show (more on that later) and have just been backstage at Sass & Bide to film some hair and makeup vids. Must dash, Felder Felder’s next, followed by Bora Aksu and PPQ later. Stay tuned for the first round of reviews… Follow us on Twitter for on-the-go updates.
Read MoreASOS spring trend alert: Solaris
For many of us, ASOS has become the one stop online shop for up to the minute fashion and affordable new trends, and this season is no exception with the launch of its new SS11 collection, Solaris.
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