Based in both London and Cape Town, model Tosin Akeredolu has been on our radar for a while. With a gazelle like figure, it’s no surprise that her modelling c.v includes stints at Vivienne Westwood and Agent Provocateur. Frustrated by the under-representation of Black and ethnic models in the UK, […]
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Celebrities descend on Chanel
Chanel was of course a celeb fest. Beth Ditto, Freida Pinto, Lily Allen, Claudia Schiffer all turned up clad in a uniform of black or white or both. Kanye West however was MIA. Kate Moss played up to the paparazzi with Jamie Hince in tow and sat front row wearing […]
Read MoreCosmopolitan Online Fashion Awards 2009
Last week, retails finest came together for the Cosmopolitan online fashion awards 2009. Held at the swanky Roof Gardens in Kensington the breakfast ceremony paid tribute to the retailers that slave away to bring us the best fashion has to offer straight to our desktops. “Nothing quite beats surfing for […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Alexander McQueen AW09
Wow, in perfect contrast to Valentino’s dull display, this was a wow show. I never knew it was possible to experience fright and awe at the same time.
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Valentino AW09
This was a lovely collection, nice lines, a good palette and pretty pieces. It was nice, inoffensive, wearable and classic. There wasn’t really a wow factor. It was just all very nice. Since Valentino retired the design house has been having a few issues, with a designer revolving door, the […]
Read MoreSneak Peek: Carine Roitfeld Revealed!
As we revealed last week, soon we’ll be able to get an insight into the glamorous life of French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld courtesy of CNN. The news channel have been following Carine around Paris, New York and Milan Fashion Week (how fun that must be!) and they’ve just about […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Yves Saint Laurent AW09
I feel terrible to say this, even thinking it has got me all hot and bothered. But I was really not taken with this show. It is a shame because I adore Yves Saint Laurent and I do believe Stefano Pilati to be a design genius. But I was left […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Viktor & Rolf AW09
One of the highlights of last year was the Viktor and Rolf exhibition. It was a magical walk through the story of their designs and told rather wonderfully through giant dolls. Well this Autumn/Winter 09 show continued their flair for the creative and sent down models painted as white as […]
Read MoreHussein Chalayan and J Brand collaboration on the horizon
Hussein Chalayan fans unite. It’s a great day! The avant-garde designer is collaborating with premium denim label J Brand to create a capsule collection. The British/Turkish Cypriot designer has long been a favourite for those who like their fashion experimental and he’s notorious for incorporating technology into his designs, so […]
Read MoreGet up to 90% off Valentino!
There’s no time like the present to snap up designer pieces at a fraction of the price and if you’re anything like us then you’re saving your pennies to let loose when the bargains come along at your favourite sample sales. Today is one of those days when you can […]
Read MorePamela Anderson steals the limelight at Vivienne Westwood
What the hell was she thinking? Those were our exact thoughts when we saw Pamela Anderson at Vivienne Westwood. Didn’t she see Pam at Richie Rich during NY Fashion Week? There has to be only one reasonable explanation and that is, PR baby! Everyone’s talking about the show, whether its […]
Read MoreMarianne Faithfull on Kate Moss: She’s not really my friend
Marianne Faithfull and Kate Moss are no longer BFF’s. It’s true. The pair who have been friends for well over ten years, were often pictured partying hard in Central London. However it appears they’ve called it quits on their friendship and the 62yr old singer has been very vocal about […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Balmain AW09
For autumn/winter 09, Christophe Decarnin chose to present at Gianni Versace’s ex-location – The Ritz. Pounding the runway in a walk reminiscent of the supermodels of the 90’s (Naomi, Christy, Cindy and co.) the models (which included the likes of Natasha Poly, Anja Rubik, Sasha Pivovarova, Lily Donaldson, Erin Wasson, […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Sonia Rykiel AW09
As if in perfect contrast to the paired back minimalism of Givenchy, Sonia Rykiel created a kooky catwalk of Paris Left Bank, 70s style and 30s glamour. Billowing trouser suits, quirky brogues, velvet, sequins and knits made up this collection. The colour palette worked really well, a blend of muted […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Givenchy AW09
If you’re looking for a brightly coloured, happy, cheery Autumn/Winter 09 wardrobe then look away now. But if you want beautiful, architecturally designed outfits then Givenchy is the one for you. This was a space age show, right down to the Princess Leia buns. The cuts particularly the shoulders and […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Gareth Pugh AW09
It was a video presentation as opposed to the catwalk for Gareth Pugh at Paris fashion week. Starring model Natasa Vojnovic and created by cinematographer Ruth Hogben, the powerful footage communicated clearly why Pugh’s dramatic collections are so appealing , they exude empowerment. And during a time when strength is […]
Read MoreMadonna to launch fashion range
Madonna’s making a comeback to fashion. But don’t expect affordable clothing similar to her previous collection with H&M. No, this time around the material girl has teamed up with high end designer Christian Audiger to create a collection for his label Ed Hardy. Madge who considers Audiger to be a […]
Read MoreParis Fashion Week: Nina Ricci AW09
It’s not over until the fat lady sings, or in Olivier Theyskens case till his contract ends in October. Rumours surrounding Theyskens employment at Nina Ricci have been rampant and the current situation sounds something like this – Theyskens was officially fired earlier this year, but he wasn’t selling, Theyskens […]
Read MoreVictoria Beckham gets militant at LAX
What is up with Victoria Beckham? Answers on a postcard! For someone who once graced Blackwell’s list of worst dressed celebrities, Victoria has been doing so well in the style stakes recently and now she pulls this. Dressed head to toe in grey, Victoria made her way through LAX airport […]
Read MoreSteep vs. Cheap: Miu Miu or Topshop?
At the risk of sounding like a character from Scooby Doo… yikes! Would you look at this sparkly little number from Topshop? It seems our favourite high street store has taken some tips from none other than Ms Miuccia Prada to create this glistening creation. Last year, we saw Miu Miu’s sequinned bomber hit […]
Read MoreReviews: Valentino The Last Emperor
I was enthralled by Lagerfeld Confidential, touched by the two Yves Saint Laurent documentaries, and can barely contain my curiosity as to the upcoming R.J. Cutler documentary The September Issue (which chronicles the making of Vogue’s September 2007 issue). That said with all the hype
Read MoreKiller-heel watch: Warning may induce foot pain!
It’s no secret that we have an unhealthy obsession with shoes here at My Fashion Life, and this has been a great week for fantasizing over footwear. While gulping down our coffee and sifting through Google reader we couldn’t help but highlight some of the footwear featured in news stories […]
Read MoreHelena Christensen: ‘I’m in better shape than I was at 25′
At 40, Helena Christensen still possesses the fabulous figure that made her famous over in the early Nineties. However the supermodel says she only started working out two years ago (she runs and does boxing twice a week) and eats “more than anyone she knows.” Wearing a slinky metallic grey […]
Read MoreOnline shoe store Shudoo is on hand to add some zest into your wardrobe
Don’t know how to revive the dull, gloomy shades which sufficed you through the cold months? Here’s a hint, bright colours are the key. During this tough transitional spring period playful accessories can add oomph to any outfit, and luckily ladies our worries have been answered in the form of […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: DSquared2 AW09
Is this not the best-styled show ever? Would you not love to flaunt down the high street with your caramel macchiato in a full evening gown, cropped leather jacket and scarf? Oh just me then. Well I loved it. Ok, so this show is all in the styling and overall […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Versace AW09
Versace brought full throttle colour to Milan Fashion Week. If you were fearing AW09 was going to be all black and grey then Versace is the designer for you. There was of course black and shades of silver, but hot pink, post box red and aqua blues made up a […]
Read MoreCummerbunds Turn Practical
Hark, men’s fashion is exuding a renewed optimism, with jarring silhouettes and inspired tailoring shaking up tradition. The cummerbund is a case in point. When Stuckey & Murray reinvented the tuxedo’s cummerbund to take on a more detachable utility, I applauded its progressiveness. Since then, I’ve seen the cummerbund take […]
Read MoreCarolyn Massey strikes the perfect balance for AW09
Menswear is such a tricky area to get right. If you stick to the basics you’ll be branded as boring. But if you go creative then you’ll only attract a small client base. Yes, menswear is a limiting area and I expect it’s exciting for designers to try and tackle […]
Read MoreCause she’s worth it: Aniston spends £40,000 on her hair
Recession. Credit crunch. Sorry what? It seems certain A-listers aren’t bothered about such trivial issues. Take for example Jennifer Aniston. The actress hit the headlines not just because she was a picture of perfection in a strapless grey blue georgette Burberry gown at the UK premiere of her new movie […]
Read MoreElizabeth Hurley and Jasmine Guinness make us smile
Doing their bit for charity, Jasmine Guinness and Elizabeth Hurley have donated personal photographs to the Royal Mail for a series of charity Smiler stamps. Visitors to eBay can bid on a sheet of the limited edition stamps which feature a personal shot of Elizabeth Hurley’s son Damien and Jasmine […]
Read MoreThe shoe named after Dita Von Teese
Having a top designer name a piece of fashion in your honour is pretty much as iconic as it can get. Marc Jacobs did it for Jessica Stam and Rihanna, and of course we all know Jane Birkin for Hermes. Now we have the “Dita , an über glamorous platform […]
Read MoreKeira Knightley is all shoulders in Chanel
The attack of the sharp shoulders has officially begun. Shoulders pads dominated fashion week and we were wondering when we’d start to spot our favourite celebrities channelling the eighties trend. Last night at Kensington Palace, Keira Knightley joined her boyfriend Rupert Friend to celebrate his role in Young Victoria. An […]
Read MoreGrab your diary: Chloe sample sale!
What: Chloe private sample sale Where: The Music Rooms, 26 South Molton Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 5LF When: Friday 6th March from 8am to 9pm and Saturday 7th March from 12pm to 7pm Why: Get up to 75% off 5,000 pieces of ready-to-wear from both the SS09 and AW08 collections […]
Read MoreGet up to 70% off Marc by Marc Jacobs and Catherine Malandrino
So we were going to tell you to head on over to Gilt.com for the Marc By Marc Jacobs accessories sale but all the good stuff is nearly sold out! The bags are gone but there is still some fabulous jewelry left. The pendant pictured above is on sale for […]
Read MoreWin! The Samsung Memoir
It’s that time again. This week we have a fantastic giveaway. Is it a camera? Is it a phone? It’s the Samsung Memoir -a touch-screen phone that also doubles as an amazing 8-megapixel camera. Just released on February 25th the Memoir is one of the hottest phones on the market […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Fendi AW09
Watch out boys, Karl Lagerfeld has created the ultimate collection for the urban warrior. This collection was sexy, subtle, feminine and tough. It was one of those catwalks where you look at the clothes once and think nice, and then you look again and think wow.
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Dolce & Gabbana AW09
What a star studded event, you can always rely on the Dolce & Gabbana boys for drama and they delivered both on and off the runway. It was the most starry of front rows, there was the face of the new Dolce & Gabbana make up line; Scarlett Johansson, actress […]
Read MoreWhy did the model cry at Jil Sander?
In Milan, Lithunian model Auguste Abeliunaite shed a tear while walking the runway at Jil Sander. Was it performance art? An allergy? Painful shoes? Strong lighting? Emotional distress? No one knows. The model cried on both her catwalk appearances and what’s even more strange is the cover up that’s followed. […]
Read MoreCatch Carine Roitfeld on CNN!
Anna Wintour. Give us Carine Roitfeld any day. If by any chance you’re thinking who? Shame on you! Carine is the oh-so chic editor in chief of Vogue Paris. We saw her front row at William Rast and couldn’t help but fall in a trance of adoration.
Read MoreChristopher Kane breathes new life into Versus
Its’ been 20 years since Gianni Versace first launched the diffusion line Versus and 5 years since it’s last instalment. But in Milan on Sunday the label was relaunched with the help of fashion’s darling, Christopher Kane. For AW09, Donatella Versace recruited the Scottish designer to produce a capsule collection […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Marni AW09
What can you not live without? Well it has to be a pair of yeti gloves. And thanks to Consuelo Castiglioni for Marni you will be lusting over a pair of these bizarre creations. Who would have ever thought yeti accessories; heavy gold necklaces and bug eye sunglasses could work […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Prada AW09
Miuccia Prada is the designer everyone looks to each Fashion Week because you know what she sends down the catwalk will be reproduced a million times the following season. She is a trendsetter, a revolutionary and a damn good designer. This season was no exception. Imagine that a character from […]
Read MoreStella McCartney to design exclusive collection for Net-a-Porter
Hold on to your purses ladies. Net-a-Porter are determined to force us to ditch the high street permanently and shop online forever. Following in the
Read MoreAzzaro pops up with a party
The tents are down, the fashion pack have moved on to Milan, Kanye West has left the building and sanity has returned to South Kensington. London Fashion Week was a whirlwind of shows and parties! On Tuesday night the launch party for the Azzaro pop-up store on Mount Street was […]
Read MoreDasha Zhukova is the new editor-in-chief at Pop magazine
Yesterday, we revealed that Dasha Zhukova could be lined up to replace Katie Grand as editor-in-chief at Pop and now we have confirmation that the rumours are in fact true. Bauer Media announced that Dasha will take over where Katie left off. While everyone is speculating on Katie’s thoughts about […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Missoni AW09
If you’ve ever wondered about how to layer successfully, take a note from this show. Missoni took layering to the limit and pulled it off brilliantly. The best way to describe the look is, if you told a group of fashionistas that they were going trekking across the Sahara, this […]
Read MoreAlexa Chung is one well-dressed lady
The Shockwaves NME awards took place on Wednesday and there were some surprising winners and losers. But one winner we are most proud of is Alexa Chung. Nominated for Best Dressed the gorgeous lady was up against her own boyfriend Alex Turner, Brandon Flowers, Noel Gallagher and Noel Fielding. So […]
Read MoreMilan Fashion Week: Emporio Armani AW09
Armani is renowned for his beautiful lines and delicate cuts. And this collection is no exception. Although this did divert from typical Armani, it was far more preppy, not in a pashmina, chino sort of way, but in a Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl way.
Read MoreHouse of Holland goes mobile
Henry Holland is the king of the gimmick, whether it be slogan t-shirts or prints, his quirky designs are the uniform of trend loving fashionistas. Well now he’s added a new string to his bow, he is now the designer of… wait for it… a mobile broadband dongle. So, how […]
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Horace AW09
While waiting in a crowded reception room for the Horace show, I found myself standing next to a group that perfectly encapsulated the Horace spirit – rainbow haired, pierced and dressed in fluid layers of jersey and denim, new generation punks that were a walking talking advert for the label. […]
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