You may remember that Oscar de la Renta caused quite a stir with some rather ill-advised comments concerning
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Who needs silk when you’ve got plastic?
The phrase “She’d look good even in a bin bag couldn’t be more fitting for this new suit created by Designers from Debenhams. Do you ever wonder where your water bottles end up? Or whether they are ever recycled into something we might actually want? Well high street department store […]
Read MoreFrench Connection Hogg Jumpsuit
Release your inner goddess in this season’s most coveted item – the jumpsuit. We’ve searched high and low for the best that the high street has to offer and we couldn’t resist this khaki French Connection Bandeau Jumpsuit, £95. Pair with killer heels, accessorize with a statement cuff and you’re […]
Read MoreBeauty Road Test: M.A.C Refined Mineralize Skinfinish
What:This Mineralize powder in ‘Refined’ comes in a marbled pattern of bronzey tones with a metallic finish and can be used anywhere on the face (and body) to create a polished finish. The results: Creating a gorgeous pearly sheen, this skinfinish will hold makeup like your regular powder, but will simultaneously highlight […]
Read MoreMcQueen’s crystal clutch
Love McQueen’s diamond and crystal print? Not brave enough to don the leggings or the second skin dress. Well why not go for the clutch bag? Still channelling McQueen’s signature summer style, this clutch adds interest and an edge to even the simplest of outfits. As one of the most […]
Read MoreAntik Batik Porter Sandals
Cheer up. Summer is fast approaching, which means….it’s time to ditch those pesky boots and bring on the gorgeous sandals. Give your toes some breathing room in these embellished gladiator sandals by Antik Batik. Don’t you just love the gold and silver beading? Comfy and chic. Just how we love […]
Read MoreMove over Gossip Girl, Material Girl is here!
For any of you who have read Imogen Edward-Jones’ Fashion Babylon this will be very exciting news. For those of you who haven’t read Fashion Babylon, shame on you. To give you a little insight, Fashion Babylon is a book exposing all the naughty goings on in the fashion world. […]
Read MoreBeach body beautiful in a sachet
Are you starting to worry about the summer weather? You just know that it means bikinis, swimsuits and super short shorts. So how many of you are planning a quick fix diet? Perhaps eating two bowls of cereal a day or drinking some form of maple syrup, pepper concoction? I […]
Read MoreFancy a piece of Gwyneth Paltrow’s wardrobe?
Well, now you can. The Hollywood starlet is selling off her wardrobe on eBay to raise money for the Robin Hood Foundation. It’s called the GOOP eBay store after Gwyneth’s personal blog. And it is stocked full of fabulous pieces. Gwyneth takes US 8.5-9.5 in shoes and US 4-6 in […]
Read MoreThe £6 snake venom beauty wonder
Not content with offering cut-price lobsters and champagne Aldi supermarkets have ventured into the beauty world. And the product that’s hitting the headlines is called Lacura Wrinkle Stop and costs £6. And why is it causing a commotion? For two reasons – it claims to be the new Botox and […]
Read MorePixie poses in PPQ
Pixie Geldof does love her fashion, so we weren’t really that surprised to see she had three costume changes when she went to the PPQ Jackdaw store opening last week in Mayfair. Starting off fairly normal in blue skinny jeans, vintage leather jacket and a rather quirky straw trilby, Pixie […]
Read MoreYipee! Topshop and Jonathan Saunders team up again!
Topshop is bagging itself more than its fair share of fashion headlines at the moment- but hey, if it’s news….. So here we go again. The indelible Toppers and Jonathan Saunders, two of my very favourite things, have teamed up again! It’s a union that can only be described as […]
Read MoreEaster special round up…
Sneak peek of the Matthew Williamson for H&M ad campaign! [launching that cook book after all. [Catwalk Queen] And while we’re on rumour control alert, Anne Hathaway will not be Daily Mail] On the hunt for a slouchy hobo bag? Find one to suit your budget. [The Purse Blog] Naomi […]
Read MoreYSL: The Musical
We thought Malcolm McLaren’s planned Christian Dior The Musical was a little out there. But it turns out he was just ahead of the designer all singing all dancing game. For it has been announced that Yves Saint Laurent’s life will be set to music. Singer Alain Chamfort and songwriter […]
Read MoreOscar de la Renta blasts Michelle Obama’s style choices
You can never please everyone. I thought Michelle Obama’s style choices were perfect. She understands the occasion and dresses to suit, whilst still looking stylish and elegant. She has created her own look, in a Jackie O vein, she looks timeless yet fashionable. I’ve also enjoyed watching her loyalty to […]
Read MoreMaria Sharapova celebrates being the new face of Cole Haan
The tennis supremo can be seen fronting Cole Haan’s Spring/Summer 09 sporting range campaign and is on board for Autumn/Winter 09 too. To celebrate this glamorous partnership a very exclusive party was held at Chateau Marmont in Hollywood on Tuesday 7th April. CEO of Cole Haan Jim Suess hosted the […]
Read MoreJust Cavalli is here to stay!
The future was not bright for Roberto Cavalli’s diffusion line Just Cavalli a few months ago. First Cavalli was forced to pull out of Milan Fashion Week due to lack of funds and then Ittierre the holding company filed for bankruptcy. Matters were made worse by Cavalli blaming Ittierre for […]
Read MoreIt’s Barbie party time
We love a good party, and last night saw the ultimate birthday for the original party girl Barbie. The glitterati were out in force to celebrate their favorite doll. The party was held at fashion emporium Dover Street Market and was hosted by designer Henry Holland. Guests included Jade Parfitt, […]
Read MoreSharp shoulders sported by Victoria Beckham
Shoulders are huge both in size and status. They are the must have silhouette for Spring/Summer 09 and will continue right through into Autumn/Winter. And you can always rely on Victoria Beckham to dabble in the trends before anyone else. And her she is in all her Balmain Spring/Summer 09 […]
Read MoreRihanna to launch fragrance
If you could smell like anyone who would it be? Would it be 50s glamour in the form of Marilyn Monroe? Or perhaps the scent of wealth a la Victoria Beckham? No I know who you want to smell like, it’s Rihanna isn’t it?! Of course it is. And what […]
Read MoreBeauty Road Test: Surya Ucuuba Restructuring Hair Mask
What: This new hair treatment for curly hair from Brazilian brand Surya, is getting a lot of press coverage right now. It’s organic, all natural, it’s eco-friendly, it’s exclusive, but it’s affordable. In short it manages to combine many of the current beauty buzz words , it’s easy editorial. Add […]
Read MoreIs Anne the new Posh?
Oh fashion is a fickle world. One minute a designer is declaring his undying admiration for you and the next he’s moved onto the next ‘new hot thing’. Well this is the tale of woe for Victoria Beckham. It wasn’t that long ago that Vicky and Marc Jacobs were BFFs, […]
Read MoreThe Independent online fashion 100: We are No.43
Yes that’s right we have made it into the Independent’s new Online Fashion 100 poll as compiled by Leon Bailey-Green. The chart celebrates “people who are making a difference in the online fashion world. That is us! We are up there with the likes of Natalie Massenet of Net-A-Porter, Dolly […]
Read MoreThe Kate Moss cookbook
No it’s not a late April Fool, but instead a very bizarre rumour. What makes it so bizarre is that it isn’t the first time a fashionista has turned her talents to the kitchen. Earlier in the year we reported that the Council of Fashion Designers America were launching a […]
Read MoreAn ode to the Burberry Trench
It is the epitome of style. The classic piece of clothing that suits any occasion or season. The Burberry trench is possibly THE most iconic fashion item. It has proved so popular since its birth as military uniform due to it’s practicality and high wearability. Carrying a high sense of […]
Read MoreBeauty Road Test: M.A.C Prep and Prime Skin Refined Zone
What: A new addition to MAC’s Prep + Prime range. This skincare product works with foundations and powders to smooth the appearance of makeup, enable the ease of makeup application and more significantly, reduce the size of pores. Skin Refined Zone contains microspheres which immediately give a matte look to the […]
Read MoreMichelle Obama wows again!
Ok, so the Michelle Obama style tracking really needs to calm itself. But then I saw her dressed in Azzedine Alaia and knew I had to write about it. In my personal opinion she has never looked this stunning. Yes, she always looked well groomed and chic, but in this […]
Read MoreValentino shines brighter than ever…
As bright as a star in fact, for the great designer has been awarded the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award. Previous Walk of Style recipients include Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani, both Versace’s and Manolo Blahnik, so Valentino’s in good company. Joined by Nicky Hilton, Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow and […]
Read MoreBruno: The Movie is the fashion film of the year
So last year there was Sex And The City, and right now we get our weekly fix of Gossip Girl and Stylista. But we want something more! Thankfully, Sacha Baron Cohen aka Borat/Ali G, has come to our rescue in his new guise as fashion reporter Bruno. The film hit […]
Read MoreSex, shirts and sweat: It’s a man’s world at Monsieur Baron
There could hardly be a time more topical to launch a business shirt range. Workers across the square mile donned jeans and jumpers last week for fear of being targeted by G20 protesters. The normally, more-often-than-not very dull topic of business attire, unexpectedly found itself in the spot light. So […]
Read MoreDining with Gucci
Oh it has been such a week for high profile affairs, but none more so than the Gucci dinner held in honour of Frida Giannini at the Saatchi Gallery. The stars were out in force, with Claudia Schiffer, Roland Mouret, Emilia Fox, Tom Parker Bowles, Jessica de Rothschild, Jasmine Guinness, […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: You can Kaftan!
Channel your inner hippie! A kaftan is not only super wearable and practical but also bang on trend too. This beaded beige beauty is brought to us by quirky label Antik Batik. The delicate beading on the front panel throw us back to memories of the last heat wave and […]
Read MoreCatching a glimpse of the First Lady!
Yesterday, was a very exciting day. Not just because
Read MoreBarbie becomes Cousin It courtesy of Margiela
I don’t know if you’ve heard but it’s Barbie’s 50th birthday. She has been keeping it fairly low key, only a
Read MoreLily and Britney hit the campaign trail
Wow! We haven’t seen Britney looking this good for a while. It’s probably fair to say that there’s been a little retouching, but still she’s looking back to her old self. And her hot new look? It’s all in aid of fashion brand Candie’s new advertising campaign. The junior brand […]
Read MoreTopshop grand opening: A slice of heaven in NY!
Even amidst the economic downturn the hype around the first New York City Topshop has been enormous , and that’s almost an understatement. Blogs have been tracing every step of the highly-anticipated opening and given that the Soho mega-store was slated to open back in Fall 2008, there have been […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Bloomin’ Marni!
What a way to make your wardrobe bloom in compliment to the spring season!
Read MoreNew Spring fragrances: DKNY vs Tommy Hilfiger
The Contenders: DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom , The fourth fragrance in the Be Delicious range is inspired by New York apple blossom trees and has top notes of grapefruit, cassis and sun-drenched apricot with heart notes of muguet, jasmine and petal rose. It is available as a 30ml, 50ml […]
Read MoreMichelle Obama brings style to London
The G20 Summit has begun, chaos broke out on the streets of London, and whilst I cowered at home, too afraid to travel in to work, I decided not to stare at images of hooligans kicking windows in. But instead I watched the news eager to get a first glimpse […]
Read MoreLove your style: Heidi Klum
The Project Runway presenter, supermodel and supermum Heidi Klum was not always known for her style but these days the Victoria’s Secret stunner is hard to ignore. It all started with that sensational red John Galliano gown she wore at the Oscars two years ago. Now a regular fixture on […]
Read MorePammie’s a fashion designer, who knew?!
Hot on the heels of Gwyennie Paltrow, Pamela Anderson has announced that she too is a fashion designer. Yes if you thought 2009 had already seen enough collaborations then think again, because here’s one more. The Baywatch buxom beauty has teamed up with ex-Heatherette designer Richie Rich to create an […]
Read MoreFirst look: Topshop New York
Topshop’s first home stateside is due to open on Thursday 2nd April, and here’s the first look of the new store. It does look fabulous, and as always is visual merchandised to perfection. Sir Philip Green is obviously happy exclaiming: “This is genuinely the best store we have ever built. […]
Read MoreStella McCartney is honoured by NRDC
Yes our favourite vegetarian has been honoured for her work pioneering environmental issues in fashion by the National Resources Defence Council. The 11th Annual ‘Forces for Nature’ Benefit took place in New York on Monday night and Stella was chosen as she “demonstrates that you can be protectors of the […]
Read MoreKate Moss for Topshop: It’s all about the Liberty print
It’s the 9th season for Kate Moss at Topshop. We’ve had rock chick style, leopards pawing, the shortest hotpants ever seen as well as a number of floral tea dresses. But this may well be her best season yet, Liberty prints are the base for this great range and you […]
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow for ZOEtee’s: The Update
It was only yesterday that we reported Gwyneth’s new career path. But already the first look sketches are out, and well, it’s hard to go on. The collection will comprise of seven looks and will incorporate cashmeres and wool mesh alongside ZOEtee’s signature jerseys. It is apparently a combination of […]
Read MoreBeauty Road Test: M.A.C Just Dessert Lipglass
What: The Sugarsweet range from M.A.C. On the face of it, it’s a pretty bold collection. Lipsticks, eye shadows, shadesticks, nail varnishes and mineralised skin finishes (metallic blusher to you and me) are all inspired by the frosted shades and vivid colours of cakes. Yum, yum. Most intriguing is the […]
Read MoreAn interview with designer Romina Karamanea
Romina Karamanea may not be a name you recognise instantly, but the former right hand woman for Robert Cary Williams has been gaining recognition among the fashion cognoscenti ever since she branched out on her own with her instantly covetable collections. Specialising in experimental design, playing with structure and texture, […]
Read MoreSaving women has never looked so chic
From mid-April and onwards Fashion Targets Breast Cancer will be in full force. You will find all your favourite high street retailers stocking the most gorgeous creations. And from all of these very gorgeous, very special items 30% of the price will go to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. A number of […]
Read MoreGwyneth from fashionista to fashion designer
You cannot deny it, Gwyneth Paltrow has had an incredible style transformation over the past year. She has strutted her way down many a red carpet in a pair of towering heels and tiny figure enhancing mini dresses. She has continued to wow, well except for the dodgy leather shorts […]
Read MoreRick Ross Shows Big Boys Can Fashionably Hang
I’m not a fan of Rick Ross. As a matter of fact, I’ve never had a single Rick Ross tune on heavy rotation so I post this “Magnificent” video not to venerate his musical talents, but to give him due props on what seems to be his renewed sense of […]
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