Archive for: Trends

A/W 08 Trend: Anglomania

As London Fashion week fast approaches it seems appropriate to draw attention to the significant amount of A/W 08 shows that flew the flag for Blighty away from home. Alexander McQueen has long been a lover of the bright and bold brilliance...

 

Stack ‘Em High: AW08 Bracelets

One of my favourite things about autumn is the selection of jewelry. Away are the summer days of delicate, light pieces and onto our clunky, chunky favourites. Pairing any large sweater or blazer with stackable bracelets adds to life to any...

 

Military 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...

 

Beauty Inspiration: Chloe A/W 08

Summer already seems to be drifting into the recesses of distant memory. Which would all be “oh so depressing if it weren’t for all those lovely Chloe AW08. A blurred vision of stained berry lips and scruffily pleated hair, the girls...

 

Everyone’s Talking About Katie Holmes and Her Roll Ups.

So, for the past couple of weeks, budding trendsetter

 

Tartan: Trendy or Tacky?

As a real live Scottish person, I must admit to finding the perennial appearance of tartan on international catwalks a bit, well, tricky. Even when fashion falls head over hills for all things Scottish, I find the whole look somewhat tacky...

 

Harem Pants: A Do or a Don’t?

In my case its a don’t. Among my many obsessions – oversized bags, jodphurs, high waisted jeans..the list could go on – harem pants have never been one. In fact, they’ve always posed somewhat of a fashion dilemma for...