Illamasqua cosmetics make you feel rather smug. Smug because, although it launched last year, it still feels like a bit of a secret. The British brand’s range of professional quality make-up takes its inspiration from the hedonistic 1920s Berlin club scene and alternative cultures , goths, the fetish scene, punks, […]
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Get 50 per cent off Chloe at the Secret Sample Sale
Fancy 50 per cent off the spring / summer 09 collection by Chloe? How about over 200 lines of samples from the autumn / winter 2009 collections of designers including Vivienne Westwood, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci and Prada? The Secret Sample Sale is happening again in London from this Friday until […]
Read MoreTop designer Frida Giannini
Frida Giannini was named Fashion Designer of the Year at last night’s Glamour Women of the Year Awards. The Italian fashion house’s creative director won the accolade at the ceremony at London’s Berkeley Square Gardens, where some of the world’s most glamorous women were in attendance. Kylie Minogue stole the […]
Read MoreMadonna auctioning bag
Handbags belonging to Madonna, Eva Longoria and Dita Von Teese are being auctioned on eBay. The stars donated their favourite bags to help raise money for victims of April’s earthquake in L’Aquila, Italy. ‘Entourage’ stars Adrian Grenier and Debi Mazar hosted a glamorous cocktail party at the LA Salvatore Ferragamo […]
Read MoreNicole Farhi feared ‘death’ during attack
Nicole Farhi thought she was going to die when she was mugged outside her home. The French fashion designer – who was choked until she was unconscious during the attack in London in April last year – made the admission yesterday as she gave evidence in the trial of one […]
Read MoreAngelina Jolie’s facial claims
Angelina Jolie’s dewy complexion is down to a facial using hundreds of small needles. The ‘Salt’ actress reportedly uses a new treatment called Dermaroller, which sees a wooden implement covered in razor-sharp pins passed over the face to make the pores bleed. Referring to Angelina’s recent fresh-faced appearance on the […]
Read More‘Big Bird’ Julianne Moore
The 48-year-old actress loves the lavish, yellow Lacroix gown she wore to the prestigious French film event, but admits it made her look like the oversized character from US children’s TV show ‘Sesame Street’. She said: ‘It was the kind of dress you could only wear in Europe. If you […]
Read MoreGet up to 70% off Elie Tahari today
We’re in full swing as far as summer goes. Finally! If you’re looking to add a couple of basics to your summer wardrobe, then check out out Gilt today. They’re hosting a fantastic Elie Tahari sale, with up to 70% off pieces from the luxury brand. Gilt is an invite […]
Read MoreLindsay Lohan’s creative role
Lindsay Lohan is reportedly in talks to become the House of Emanuel Ungaro’s ‘creative consultant’. The ‘Mean Girls’ actress is said to be discussing the role with label bosses in Paris, although head designer of the brand Esteban Cortazar is reportedly unhappy with the move. A source told the New […]
Read MoreJimmy Choo’s Elton range
Jimmy Choo is to release a new collection in aid of Sir Elton John’s AIDS Foundation. Project PEP sees the two organisations team up for a capsule range of shoes and accessories, with 25 per cent of profit being donated to funding the Simelela Rape Centre in Cape Town. Jimmy […]
Read MoreOrlando Bloom celebrates Burberry day
The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ actor was personally invited to the glamorous event at the city’s Palace Hotel rooftop by the British fashion house’s creative director Christopher Bailey. Orlando – who arrived with girlfriend Miranda Kerr – said: ‘I wouldn’t have missed it.’ The British star was also seen chatting […]
Read MoreBored model Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger quit modelling because it was “really boring”. The ‘Inglourious Basterds’ beauty gave up the fashion industry and tried her hand at acting because she found posing for photographs dull. She said: “Modelling got really boring. It wasn’t fulfilling for me, coming from ballet. I wanted to do something […]
Read MoreKate Moss is launching a new “floriental” perfume
The supermodel – whose first fragrance, Kate by Kate Moss, was a huge success – is to release Vintage by Kate Moss in September and wants to pay homage to her colourful reputation. She is quoted as saying: “I tried to encompass everything that I feel about being feminine and […]
Read More2009 MTV Movie Awards: Leighton Meester plays it sheer and sexy
O.K, so Leighton’s outfit is easily my top pick of the night, no question about it. Everyone’s favourite Gossip Girl, wowed in a black fitted mini-dress by Emilio De La Morena paired with Brian Atwood booties. From the cut out detail to the sheer panelling, this ensemble is bang on […]
Read MoreLily Cole to wed?
Lily Cole is engaged. The British model has sparked marriage rumours after she was seen sporting a diamond ring on her engagement finger yesterday. Lily showed off the modest gold band as she enjoyed a walk around London’s trendy Primrose Hill area with her boyfriend, American actor Enrique Murciano. A […]
Read MoreLauren Luke reveals subtle look
Lauren Luke says using a wet brush to apply foundation achieves a natural day look. The 27-year-old beauty expert – who became famous by posting a video of herself giving make-up advice on video sharing website YouTube – insists finding the right base is the key to perfecting understated make-up. […]
Read MoreAndie MacDowell scared of Hall
Jerry Hall used to scare Andie MacDowell “to death”. The ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ actress admits she was terrified of the blonde supermodel after the pair met on the fashion circuit in the 70s. She said: “After moving to New York I went to the legendary Studio 54 but […]
Read MoreSharon Stone loves her nose
Sharon Stone thinks her nose is her best feature. The ‘Basic Instinct’ beauty likes her reflection less since she turned 51, but still loves her “strong” nose. She said: “I have a really good nose. Our family has good noses – each different, but all strong and defining.” When it […]
Read MoreCatherine Bailey’s skin clothes
Catherine Bailey likes her clothes to feel like a “second skin”. The 48-year-old model – who is married to photographer David Bailey – is willing to splash out on classic designer items as she knows they will last and prefers them once they have been worn. She said: “The simpler […]
Read More2009 MTV Movie Awards: Sienna Miller in Twenty8Twelve
I must admit, I miss seeing Sienna Miller on the red carpet, especially in her Jude Law days. She’s always been a fashion favourite of mine and I love the way she plays around with her look. For the MTV Movie Awards, Sienna took the opportunity to push her Twenty8Twelve […]
Read More2009 MTV Movie Awards: Paris Hilton shimmers
OK, so enough of Bruno. The biggest trend at the MTV Movie Awards seemed to be mini-dresses. Now, we rarely feature Paris Hilton here at MFL. Honestly, we’re not the greatest fans of her style, but credit where credit is due. Paris looked demure and sophisticated in this strapless peach […]
Read More2009 MTV Movie Awards: Fashion forward Bruno steals the limelight
Oh the glamour! Yesterday, the stars took to the red carpet for the MTV Movie Awards in L.A at Universal City’s, Gibson Amphitheatre. Some kept it casual, while others glammed it up to the max. We’ll be taking a look at the starlets and their frocks shortly, but first can […]
Read MoreMatthew Williamson returns to London for Fashion Week.
Forget, NY, Paris and Milan. This September London Fashion Week is where the buzz will be. Why? I hear you cry. Well…we have a little revelation to share with you all…it appears Matthew Williamson is making a comeback to the city. To celebrate the British Fashion Council and LFW’s 25th […]
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Daily Fix: The Boyfriend Blazer
Finding the perfect cover up for cool spring days and breezy summer nights is often a sartorial challenge. But fear not: This season we can borrow from the boys with a mannish, boyfriend blazer , it’s the season’s relaxed new way to work this wardrobe staple. Yes, the masculine, oversize […]
Read MoreMedical Doctors Embrace the Bow Tie
If you’ve ever ventured down past a post to read a bit about who I am as a writer, you would know that I possess an intriguing alter-ego in that I’m a biomedical researcher by day and well, an art aficionado by night (and day)! As expected, a good chunk […]
Read MoreThe Clothes Show comes to London
It may have taken numerous forms of transport to get there, but I managed it. I did note another disgruntled Clothes Show-er moaning that a trip to the Birmingham one would have been quicker, and sadly they were right. But back to the show, I was greeted by hundreds of […]
Read MoreChristian Lacroix files for bankruptcy
Sadly, we have yet another casualty of the global recession. Yesterday, French fashion house Christian Lacroix filed for bankruptcy, citing the, “consequences of the global financial crisis which has sharply hurt the luxury goods industry”, as the cause. The problem of course is sales are down and with everyone including […]
Read MoreMixing It Up: Coming Soon to American Apparel
Aside from their lewd, attention-grabbing ads, everything at American Apparel pretty much conforms to a muted aesthetic. They do the basics well, but at some stage a wardrobe complete with basics in every color of the rainbow can get a bit humdrum. I’ll give them credit though in that some […]
Read MoreMichael Jackson, Givenchy, and Stardust: The King of Pop Turns Androgynous
My present thinking wouldn’t regard Michael Jackson as much of a fashion-forward chap. These days, I’m more concerned with the King of Pop melting under the sweltering sun of Dubai as his Botox infused visage struggles to hold itself together. However, judging by Jackson’s recent head-to-toe Givenchy womenswear getup, it […]
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 […]
Read MorePaul Smith’s rubbish
No, no, Paul Smith himself isn’t rubbish he’s actually quite clever. But he is turning his artistic hand to help solve the issue of rubbish. I wonder if designers ever get to a point and they think “what can I do next? or perhaps he has always planned to create […]
Read MoreToday is Burberry Day!
I knew it was a good day when I woke up this morning, and you want to know why it’s so good? Well because Mayor Bloomberg has declared it Burberry Day. Ok, so it’s technically only Burberry Day in New York but I can get in the spirit. To celebrate […]
Read MoreSummer 09 Trend: Body Con
As we are all by now well aware, the eighties made a colossal comeback on the catwalks for spring/summer 09. But it is one microtrend in particular that captured the hearts of the fashion flock and A-listers alike. Yes, you guessed it: Body con. Short for “body conscious, this refers […]
Read MoreSummer 09 Trend: Desperately Seeking Denim
Moving on from the sombre and dramatic runway looks of last year, designers are opting for a more innovative, daring and colourful palette this season. It should come as no surprise therefore, given the “dare to wear nature of the season, that the 1980’s is yet again ripe for revival. […]
Read MoreBurberry to make a come back to London
Burberry will show at the next London Fashion Week as opposed to its’ usual home in Milan. Burberry will be presenting the Spring/Summer 10 range at London Fashion Week’s new home of Somerset House. Not only that but Burberry will be closing Fashion Week on 22nd September, which will be […]
Read MoreWinona gets an Elle revamp
This is one of the most surprising coverstars, we have seen in a while. Winona Ryder is the face of July’s UK Elle, does this signal a comeback? She has of course recently appeared in the Star Trek movie, but she did play Spock’s mother and died, so it wasn’t […]
Read MoreMixed signals from the Cavalli camp
He’s selling, no he isn’t, yes he is, no he isn’t. So what is Roberto Cavalli doing with his company? I’m not sure he even knows. He told WWD: “I’m not sure I want to sell in the end, it’s more logical to buy rather than to sell now. Cavalli […]
Read MoreDressed for Success: Sir Paul Smith Unites with Manchester United
If you fancy yourself a football loyalist, you would know today is a monumental day in football as England’s Manchester United and Spain’s F.C. Barcelona square off to decide who is the European champion. A time-tested Manchester United fan, I’m confident that United is bagging the silverware. However, I’m also […]
Read MoreSummer 09 Trend: DIY Studding
Ever since the punk scene was thrown open to tattooed Vice-readers, the emerging metal revival has bubbled up into mainstream and high fashion. This time around, punk comes to subvert long-standing garments like the school blazer and the military jacket with studding and shredding work. Taking cues from Givenchy’s new […]
Read MoreSummer 09 Trend: Fringing
Move over Dame Shirley Bassey! Fringing has gone beyond curtain trimmings and upholstery, surfacing in a myriad of chic guises on this season’s runways. Yes, this season, fringes are growing on anything and everything: dangling from the hems of skirts, jackets and dresses, embellishing evening gowns and footwear, even trimming […]
Read MoreA cheap and cheerful Galliano
It’s often easy to see where one designer has drawn influence from another , witness Marc Jacobs tilted straw boaters in tribute to Chanel or Herve Leger channelling Alaia. And it’s also not unusual for fashion designers to reference a particular period, person or mood as the inspiration for a […]
Read MoreSteep VS Cheap: The Multi-tier trend, luxe or less?
Tiered dresses are simple, breezy and perfect for summer. Team with strong, simple accessories to avoid overkill. This feminine floaty style is perfect to pop on for shopping or drinks perhaps? Get yours now courtesy of Alice and Olivia, who’s multi shaded tiered dress is made entirely from silk, for […]
Read MoreGet style advice from fashion expert Mark Heyes
Our friends over at Shudoo have enlisted the help of fashion expert Mark Heyes to solve all your style dilemmas. Starting from next month, Mark will be on hand to answer questions about anything and everything from trends to what shoes to wear to your best friend’s wedding! So, if […]
Read MoreReview: Matthew Williamson for H&M
Psychedelic colours, ethnic patterns, and bohemian details. That’s what Matthew Williamson splashed out for his summer H&M line for men. It was a literal kaleidoscope that spoke to the past, present, and future of menswear in an extremely wearable context. At the least, I had a rough idea that Williamson […]
Read MoreNicola Roberts works Blitz style
We’ve been hearing for a while that Blitz style is due for a comeback. In this time of recession we will apparently be taking notes from our sisters of the 40s. Landgirl chic remains one of the coolest trends, but it is a style that is notoriously hard to pull […]
Read MoreCannes: Anna Mouglalis is Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel is having quite a year. With two biopics out this year, starring two of the most beautiful women playing her; Audrey Tautou and Anna Mouglalis. She would no doubt be rather flattered. Audrey Tautou’s film titled ‘Coco avant Chanel’ follows the life of the queen of fashion, while […]
Read MoreScottish Fashion Awards: The nominations
The nominees for the Scottish Fashion Awards have been announced. There are a few surprises this year. Up for the big award; Designer of the Year 2009 sponsored by Vogue.com, are Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders, Graeme Black and Laura Lees. Whilst Christopher Kane, Saunders and Black are known on an […]
Read MoreSummer 09 Trend: Jumpsuits
Convenient (step in, zip up, and go!) and inconvenient (best to have a friend for trips to the bathroom) in equal parts, the jumpsuit is back on our fashion radar. Yes, while we once thought that it took a strongly fashion-forward woman to wear a jumpsuit, it’s now clear that […]
Read MoreSummer 09 Trend: New Nudes
It’s the naked truth: Birthday suit dressing is officially in vogue. If you’re the colour-shy type and usually live in black during the winter months, this new nude trend is your refreshing spring tonic. This season’s look of sheer romanticism went hand in hand with nude tones. Subtlety was a […]
Read MoreCannes: The drama continues
Now you know that a Dolce & Gabbana party will always be the hottest party of the season. So you can expect a gaggle of glamorous guests and a sprinkle of haute couture. This year was of course no exception.
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