The London College of Fashion’s Design and Realisation graduates are delighting as they see their designs in the digital world. How is this possible, you ask? Well, LCF have collaborated with Schway, the new online fashion application that allows users to try on clothes and mix and match outfits from a huge […]
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Ashley Olsen’s got her eye on a Birkin
Ashley Olsen is desperate to get a new Birkin handbag. The actress-and-fashion designer – who is currently putting the finishing touches to her new clothing line – can’t wait to get her hands on a Crocodile Birkin bag, an exclusive accessory made by French luxury group Hermes. She said: “The […]
Read MoreGap launches 1969 Premium Jeans Collection
Denim is our fail-safe, right? After all, you can never have too many jeans, and let’s face it, they’re one of the few items that are always in fashion. So, if you’re thinking of purchasing a new pair, listen up: High Street giant
Read MoreVanity Fair names best dressed in 2009
Brad Pitt has made Vanity Fair’s Best Dressed List due to his fondness for accessories. The 45-year-old actor , who raises six children with partner Angelina Jolie was praised for his devotion to sunglasses. Vanity Fair’s Amy Fine Collins told US TV show ‘Today’: “He has found a lot of […]
Read MoreMark Ronson to partner with Gucci
Mark Ronson is set to design trainers for Gucci. The record producer has teamed up with the Italian fashion house to create an exclusive range of footwear for its new pop-up trainer store.
Read MoreTried and Tested: Dr Organics Manuka Honey Cream
I have such sensitive skin that when I’m not testing out facial products I tend to stick to a standard fragrance free moisturiser by Boots. However, and I say this like an excited kid, that was until I experienced Dr Organics Manuka Honey Cream by Holland and Barrett. I actually […]
Read MoreMy Vintage Life: I am the Resurrection
They say if you’ve lived in a city for 8 years then you can class yourself as a local. So if this is the case, then I guess I would be called a scouser? However, style wise, do I want to be? In the sixties Liverpool was known as a […]
Read MoreNew fragrance from Jo Malone: Vanilla & Anise
There are some things which make a girl go weak at the knees, and the sight of a Jo Malone carrier bag is one of them. What is it about the vanilla packaging with the black scented tissue paper and ribbon tied boxes that gets us all excited? Well now […]
Read MoreMarc Jacobs oozes positive energy
Marc Jacobs says he is a “cheerleader”. The American fashion designer claims he has the ability to inspire people around him and motivate his staff if he is in a good mood. He said: “I am a bit of a cheerleader. I have to stimulate people, or I feel it […]
Read MoreScarlett and Dita inspire Roland Mouret
Roland Mouret created his famous Galaxy dress for Scarlett Johansson. The French fashion designer – whose 2005 cocktail gown was a huge hit with women all over the world – says the stunning actress, along with Dita Von Teese, was the inspiration behind the famous frock.
Read MoreMilla Jovovich’s ‘sexy’ style
Milla Jovovich loves dressing sexily. The 33-year-old model-and-actress has no problem with flaunting her body as she knows she won’t feel comfortable flashing her flesh when she gets older. She explained: “If you’ve got a good body you should flaunt it. My mum always told me that you’re not going […]
Read MoreHas Naomi lost it again?
Yet another report of Naomi Campbell losing her rag has hit the headlines. Boring. We think so. But still it’s news so we’re reporting it. The supermodel has been accused of attacking a photographer with her handbag. Don’t laugh. He’s actually had to be admitted into hospital. The incident was […]
Read MoreRevlon launches new summer grooming products
Make-up brushes, precision eyebrow tweezers, pedicure kits and crystal nail files are among the products in Revlon’s new range of professional but affordable beauty tools. However at MFL we’re particularly excited about the Pedi Expert (£9.78), a hand-held file and buffer that removes hard, dead skin from feet and then […]
Read MoreFive of the best: Sequin jackets
Gone are the days when sequin jackets were only associated with bingo callers, Elvis impersonators and holiday park entertainers. Pick a good one and it really doesn’t matter if you’re wearing a comfy t-shirt and boyfriend-cut blazer is big this season and the same applies to sequin blazers. Think Miami […]
Read MoreLouise Goldin teams up with Ballantyne
Fashion Week is round the corner and boy are we looking forward to it. Not only is it the 25th anniversary but so many of our favourite designers are coming home! But wait, now we have another reason to get excited, it turns out there’s been a collaboration in the […]
Read MoreSteel vs Cheap: Hot headgear
With summer just around the corner (we hope) and our holidays booked, we are all getting into the spirit of summer shopping. No-one can deny that little rush of joy we get as we purchase another pair of shorts or a fabulous bikini to add to our collection. However, we […]
Read MoreMake like a Victorian with some bizarre jewellery
Bigger is better. I almost want to wash my mouth out for churning out that tired old phrase but in jewellery terms it’s true. It’s always the more dramatic and attention-seeking of my jewellery that attracts compliments. Dainty, pretty little pieces are fine, but we’re so used to them that […]
Read MoreNow you can smell like Daphne Guinness
She’s a style icon. We’d do literally anything for a chance to raid her wardrobe. She’s practically fashion royality. So what next for the lady who’s collection of haute couture would send a fashionista giddy? The launch of a fragrance of course. Yes, that’s right, WWD, the socialite says she’s […]
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 […]
Read MoreYour Label BBC: The New Generation of Fashion Talent
Get ready for the newest ring leaders in British fashion! As Spring/Summer London
Read MoreTop tips for buying vintage!
1. Serious devotees and bargain hunters buy at auctions and house clearances – you are much more likely to find real treasure – but these tend to take place during office hours making them fairly inaccessible to most shoppers. 2. Don’t worry too much if there are buttons missing, these […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Lanvin or Linzi?
Summer is itching to appear (promise), we had our sunny spell and now the rain refuses to go away. More than being very upsetting and rather annoying, it makes it difficult in choosing the appropriate footwear. It is morally wrong to be wearing boots in the months of July and […]
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Read MoreLily Allen’s Coco Cocoon over Chanel
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Read MoreBonjour Paris… the bloggers are here!
If you got an email in your inbox saying that you were invited to an all expenses paid day trip to Paris, what would you think? Would you wonder if it was a con? That perhaps you were a victim of possible human trafficking? Or like me just take it […]
Read MoreInterview with Shoe Designer of the Year Rupert Sanderson
As a fellow blogger, we at MFL were delighted that ELLE’s Accessory Designer of the Year Rupert Sanderson took time out of his hectic schedule to talk to us (between designing shoes for Karl Lagerfeld and blogging for Vogue no less). The London-based shoe designer and chairperson of Fashion Fringe […]
Read MoreTried and Tested: Revlon’s Colourstay Ultimate Liquid Lipstick
Generally, I’m not a fan of long-wear lipsticks. I’ve tried many of them in the past, mainly during a misguided but fun period as a goth. Dark lipstick was essential and at the all-night rock clubs I used to frequent long wear was the only thing that would do. Getting […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: A stunning statement
jewellery is the ultimate accessory. Whether it be in the form of those larger than life earrings or that gorgeous ring, picking those few statement pieces is a necessity. Personally I don’t think you can go wrong if you opt for a necklace, ideal for both dresses and t-shirts alike. […]
Read MoreCelebrities aren’t the best models
Nick Knight says celebrities make “uncomfortable” models. The acclaimed photographer is astonished at how different working with celebrities and fashion models is, and always expects famous people to be more confident than they are. He said: “I see people a lot, who are in the public eye, but who aren’t […]
Read MoreAudrey Tautou’s got French chic in the bag
Audrey Tautou becomes the “incarnation of French chic” in new movie ‘Coco Before Chanel’. The actress plays legendary French designer Coco Chanel in the film, and director and co-writer Anne Fontaine has revealed the crew went to great pains to ensure Audrey embodied her during the film. She said: “Chanel […]
Read MoreSolange’s not making a statement
Beyonce Knowles is bemused with the attention her new look has generated – she was pictured with closely cropped hair on Wednesday – and insists she opted for the look as it is so easy to look after. She wrote on her Twitter blog: “dont. want. a. edge. up. or […]
Read MoreIt’s official…Esteban Cortazar has left the building
House of Emanuel Ungaro will reportedly announce Esteban Cortazar is leaving the label today. After weeks of speculation, the French fashion house and head designer have decided to part ways, according to WWD. Further details of the change – said to have been made by “mutual agreement” – are yet […]
Read MoreLara’s not lending!
Lara Bohinc has a “black list of people she won’t lend pieces to. The jewellery designer , whose line has been worn by Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole , worries about the wrong person wearing one of her pieces, and so has taken steps to prevent it happening. She said: […]
Read MoreTime to stop spending
Diane von Furstenberg says the fashion industry needed a “laxative” to slow down spending. The prestigious fashion designer is relieved the trend for consumers to spend more than they could afford on clothing has been halted by the recession. She said: “It needed a laxative. All of us, we made […]
Read More50 Cent can make your man irresistible
50 Cent says his new fragrance is “ultra sexy. The ‘In Da Club’ rapper has teamed up with Lighthouse Beauty to release Power by 50 Cent – a cologne he promises will make men irresistible to women. He said: “When a woman smells the fragrance on me I wanted it […]
Read MoreThe Olsen twins… not just a pretty face!
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have been praised by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). The movie-star twins, who run two successful fashion labels, have been admitted to the not-for-profit organisation, which includes over 350 of America’s most renowned clothes and accessories makers, by its president, legendary designer Diane […]
Read MoreForget Vogue’s closet, we want Lindsay’s!
Lindsay Lohan’s wardrobe is so full her sister doesn’t bother bringing any clothes when she stays with her. Ali Lohan, 15, has revealed her mother Dina always laughs when she goes to see Lindsay as she travels so lightly. She explained to America’s OK magazine: “When I go to visit […]
Read MoreWatch out Emma, Bonnie’s after your fashion crown
Bonnie Wright “swapped fashion tips” with Emma Watson. Bonnie, who plays Harry Potter’s love interest Ginny Weasley in the wizard movie franchise, in which Emma stars as bookish Hermione Granger, insists there is no jealousy between the female cast members, rather they all help each other look their best. She […]
Read MoreAngelina left dressless
Angelina Jolie had to put off a dress fitting after the outfits were stolen. Los Angeles stylist Jennifer Rade had three containers of high-end clothes taken last Thursday, a day before she was due to showcase them to the 34 year old actress. A source told the New York Post […]
Read MoreSorry Dita, you’re just not a modern beauty
Poppy King has criticised Dita Von Teese’s “costume” make-up. The former Estee Lauder cosmetics consultant, who started her own make-up brand, Poppy, in 1991, says the burlesque dancer and model’s style is not typical of modern-day beauty trends because it is too staged. She said: “People always say to me, […]
Read MorePeaches… a muse?
Peaches Geldof is Biba’s new muse. The 20 year old star, who launched a capsule collection with PPQ last year and is currently the face and body of the Miss Ultimo underwear range, has already filmed a segment to promote new movie ‘Beyond Biba: A Portrait of Barbara Hulanicki’. Peaches, […]
Read MoreLindsay step away from the belt!
Stella McCartney has begged Lindsay Lohan to stop wearing leather. The British designer, who refuses to use animal hides in her designs, is determined to persuade the 23 year old actress to ditch any clothes containing animal skins. A source told Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper: “Stella is concerned that Lindsay […]
Read MoreIf in doubt, work a lace body like Blake
Blake Lively dons a lacey bodysuit whenever she is unsure what to wear. The ‘Gossip Girl’ actress claims the all-in-one items are her wardrobe secret because they look good under anything. She explained: “If in doubt, wear a bodysuit. Topshop sells great crop tops, but wearing a lace bodysuit underneath […]
Read MoreAndreas takes co-ordination to the extreme
Andreas Kronthaler matches his underwear to his outfit. The 42 year old fashion designer, who has been married to Dame Vivienne Westwood, 68, for 17 years, is adamant whatever he is wearing must match, and alters his briefs if he changes his outerwear. Vivienne explained: “He has amazing attention to […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: The Blazer
Each year the choice of jacket changes. 2007 was the year for a military style or classic trench, 2008 saw the trend of leather jackets and in 2009 we are adorning the blazer. There are styles to suit everyone but my personal favourite is the tailored blazer, fantastic for wearing […]
Read MoreNatalie Massenet and Roland Mouret discuss fashion and technology
On Tuesday night, fashion’s press, bloggers and Tweeters were invited to London’s Apple store for a discussion about the relationship between fashion and technology with Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet, and fashion designer Roland Mouret. Massenet has always been passionate about technology. Back in 2000 when she first came up with the […]
Read MoreKarolina keeping baby name secret
Karolina Kurkova is expecting a boy. The 25 year old Czech supermodel, who is expecting her first child with her filmmaker fiance Archie Drury, is thrilled to be pregnant and can’t wait to meet her new arrival. The Victoria’s Secret model explained: “The whole experience of having a baby inside […]
Read MoreKaty Perry is so totally Clueless
Katy Perry’s fashion sense is inspired by ‘Clueless’. The ‘I Kissed A Girl’ singer loves the look Alicia Silverstone sported in the 90s comedy movie, in which she played airhead matchmaker Cher Horowitz, which included knee-high socks, cardigans in pastel shades, belly tops and mini-kilts. Katy explained: “‘Clueless’ was a […]
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 […]
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