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Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me!
Sunday, 30 Nov, 2008 – | No Comment
Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me!

There are certain “fashion and style” problems that can be challenging to solve. For example, how to dress if you have a big chest, how to choose the best scent for your personality and how …

Isaac Mizrahi teaches us how to have style
Wednesday, 22 Oct, 2008 – | No Comment
Isaac Mizrahi teaches us how to have style

A copy of Isaac Mizrahi’s latest contribution to the literary world, How to Have Style, landed on my desk a couple of weeks ago but with moving home and a ton of tasks to complete …

The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own
Wednesday, 13 Aug, 2008 – | No Comment
The One Hundred: A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own

2008 has been a great year so far for fashion related books, we’ve had Bringing Home the Birkin (which I love, love love! If you’ve haven’t read it yet you must), Hadley Freeman gave us …

Yves Saint Laurent: Style (August 1, 1936- June 1, 2008)
Tuesday, 22 Jul, 2008 – | One Comment
Yves Saint Laurent: Style (August 1, 1936- June 1, 2008)

There is only one name that should come to mind every time you throw on your black power pantsuit- Yves Saint Laurent. Saint Laurent’s fashion and socially forward way of thinking not only revolutionized fashion …

Practically Posh: The Smart Girls’ Guide to a Glam Life
Wednesday, 9 Jul, 2008 – | 2 Comments
Practically Posh: The Smart Girls’ Guide to a Glam Life

We’re exposed to the world of wealthy celebrities every day, splashing their money around like it grows on trees. They make having children, throwing parties and looking fabulous seem very easy, but we seem to …

Kate Reardon’s Top Tips For Girls!
Monday, 7 Jul, 2008 – | No Comment
Kate Reardon’s Top Tips For Girls!

Want to find out how to whiten your nails or get a zipper unstuck? Then I have the book for you. ‘Top Tips For Girls’ is the first book authored by former Fashion Editor of …

Chic Shopping Paris? Yes, please.
Monday, 30 Jun, 2008 – | No Comment
Chic Shopping Paris? Yes, please.

Rebecca Perry Magniant may not have been born in Paris, but she certainly knows how to shop there.

Review: Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello
Monday, 9 Jun, 2008 – | 2 Comments
Review: Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello

If you’ve been dying to get your hands on a Birkin, you must read Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello. It has to be one of my favourite books this year. We’ve heard all …

Books: Go Fug Yourself presents The Fug Awards
Wednesday, 2 Apr, 2008 – | 3 Comments
Books: Go Fug Yourself presents The Fug Awards

Are we living in the “fugliest” era of all time? Fashion bloggers, Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan of Go Fug Yourself think so.
And to mark this moment in history they’ve written a book that’s …

Reviews: The Meaning of Sunglasses by Hadley Freeman
Thursday, 7 Feb, 2008 – | 4 Comments
Reviews: The Meaning of Sunglasses by Hadley Freeman

I’ve had a review copy of fashion editor, Hadley Freeman’s new book for a while now but only just recently managed to sit down and have a proper read of the fashion bible that’s being …

Reviews: Wife Dressing, The Fine Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife
Tuesday, 29 Jan, 2008 – | 2 Comments
Reviews: Wife Dressing, The Fine Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife

Upon first glance of the title, “Wife Dressing: The Fine Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife”, which was first penned in 1959 by model and designer, Anne Fogarty, I instantly thought that this recently re-released …

Parties: Susan Redstone’s Book Launch at Henri Bendel!
Friday, 18 Jan, 2008 – | 5 Comments
Parties: Susan Redstone’s Book Launch at Henri Bendel!

We had a fabulous time Tuesday night at the book release party for Susan Redstone’s newly published fashion bible aptly titled “JUST TRY IT ON! A Month by Month Guide to Shopping and Style.” …

Holiday Gift Guide 2007: Harpers Bazaar - Great Style
Friday, 30 Nov, 2007 – | 5 Comments
Holiday Gift Guide 2007: Harpers Bazaar - Great Style

With all the style guides around right now it’s getting harder and harder to impress us. So when we received the recent addition to the pack, Great Style: Best Ways to Update Your Look - …

Books: Star Von Bunny - A Model Tale
Wednesday, 28 Nov, 2007 – | 3 Comments
Books: Star Von Bunny - A Model Tale

Trying to break into the “biz” but don’t know where to start? Kym Canter, creative director of J. Mandel, penned Star Von Bunny A Model Tale – an adorable tongue-in-cheek look at how a …