Please welcome the all-singing, the all-dancing Christian Dior. No, it’s not a joke, but a weird and wonderful reality. Malcolm McLaren as in Vivienne Westwood’s male counterpart and collaborator, and manager of the Sex Pistols has told WWD that he is planning a musical about the life of Christian Dior. […]
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Pugh’s in good company
Gareth Pugh’s career has gone from strength to strength and he is now recognised the world over as a fashion force. It was only a matter of time before the fashion houses started to show interest in Pugh and his creations. This week Vogue reported that Delphine Arnault, the daughter […]
Read MoreMove over Kate, Beth Ditto is here
Kate Moss may have the title as the most successful high street celebrity designer, let’s face it Lily Allen and Madonna were a joke, but Gossip singer Beth Ditto may be set to rival the supermodel. Rumours have circulated since last year that Beth Ditto is in talks with womenswear […]
Read MoreIs it bye bye Betty?
Our favourite fashion assistant may possibly find herself out of the job if US reports are to be believed. ABC has announced that it has taken Ugly Betty out of her usual slot to make way for the popular Samantha Who series starring Christina Applegate and a new comedy called […]
Read MoreStyle Fix: A round up
VMAN makes waves with some fairly formal swim suits – [Refinery 29] More pictures from Kanye’s sneaker range with Louis Vuitton [Fashion Indie] Gareth Pugh slated for Dior Homme? [The Fashionisto] Did Obama wear a bullet resistant suit? [The Cut]
Read MoreBeauty Fix: Angelina Jolie is gorgeous at the SAG awards
Red Carpet Beauty – Angelina Jolie at the SAG awards. [Product Girl] Relax and renew with ESPA’s detoxifying salt scrub! [Cult Beauty] Tips and Tricks: Dr. Jessica Wu Skin Tips. [We love beauty] What’s hot in skin care. [Bella sugar]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Model takes a tumble at Chanel Couture
Model down at Chanel couture! [Bagsnob ] Love It or Hate It? Mischa Barton’s Parisian Beauty Look [Style Frizz]
Read MoreGap designer is Character Approved
USA Network has announced it’s new honours scheme, Character Approved – a celebration of the influence and creativity of seven great individuals in American society. Gap’s head designer Patrick Robinson is one of the lucky few to be “Character Approved” and will be honoured alongside Hip-Hop artist Lupe Fiasco and […]
Read MoreSienna has everything but the Hollywood smile!
Tears before bedtime, well for Sienna Miller it probably will be. In a new fly-on-the-wall documentary about the ultimate fashion magazine US Vogue, Sienna Miller comes under fire from Anna Wintour’s eye for detail. The documentary which follows the Vogue team as they prepare for the most important issue of […]
Read MoreBotkier Studio Clutch
It’s weird. I love bags and I’ll be the first to admit that I have an unhealthy obsession. But my ratio of shoulder bags to clutches is oddly disproportionate. I only ever come to this conclusion when I’m dressed to impressed, on my way out and stressed beyond belief because […]
Read MoreLinda Evangelista to launch make-up range with L’Oreal Paris
I don’t blame supermodels for branching out. Kate’s got her Topshop line. Christy has her yoga clothing range and Elle Macpherson creates beautiful lingerie. In fact it’s almost inevitable considering the modelling industry has such a short shelf life. While many of her colleagues have opted for fashion, Linda Evangelista […]
Read MoreKerastase Nutritive Masquintense – Fine hair
Description: A nourishing treatment for fine hair, it “provides an optimal blend of lipids, proteins and glucose to help restore the nourishment balance of the hair fibre. Hair should be transformed into silky to touch, softer, shinier and more supple. £24.00 for 200ml
Read MoreMan of the moment Jason Wu is outed
Since Michelle Obama’s show-stopping moment at the Inauguration Ball, New York Times accidently outed the designer to his family as well as the world by commenting that Wu celebrated the inauguration with his boyfriend. Although Wu’s parents knew he was gay, it is believed that his extended family were unaware.
Read MoreLuella the magazine: The plot thickens
We very recently reported that fashion journalist turned designer Luella Bartley is launching her very own bi-annual magazine, but is she?! Handbag.com has just confirmed that the entire concept is a hoax and that includes the front cover starring Jourdan Dunn. Speaking to Handbag.com, a spokesperson for Luella confirmed that […]
Read More70% off Hunter Boots at Gilt.com
Wellington Boots. You never know when you might need them. After being coerced into going for a 10 mile walk on a very rainy and muddy day in a pair of trainers I came to the conclusion that everyone should own a decent pair of wellies. If you’re on the […]
Read MoreIs Olivier Theyskens saying au revoir to Nina Ricci?
There have been rumours circulating for a long time now about Olivier Theyskens’ possible departure from Nina Ricci. Whispers that the designer is unhappy with Puig, the management side of the brand, have been passed along the front row on numerous occasions. But once again, the rumour mill is turning. […]
Read MorePamela Anderson & Vivienne Westwood: A dynamic duo
So we’ve lost count of the amount of celebrity advertising campaigns, we were wowed by Katie, deflated by Lindsay and envious of Victoria. But possibly the strangest pairing looks to be the best. We knew it was coming, but what to expect? Pamela Anderson isn’t the first person you think […]
Read MoreThe sale over at Net-a-Porter is still going strong!
Get an extra 20% off all sale items this week at Net-a-Porter. Just enter the code ‘WINTERUSA’ at check out.
Read MoreLuella: The magazine
There have been secretive whispers that the design dream that is Luella Bartley is going back to her roots and creating her own magazine. Jourdan Dunn as the covergirl. The wonder magazine, titled Luella, is due to hit our newsstands this spring! It will be bi-annual and is set to […]
Read MoreSAG Awards: The hits & the misses!
We are now in full red carpet swing and the starlets are in Oscar road test mode. The Screen Actor’s Guild Awards is a glamorous affair and a lot is expected of our favourite film stars. So to find out who stole the show and who stylistically fell flat on […]
Read MoreGiveaway alert: Win $200 Yummie Tummie gift card
If like us you gained a few extra pounds over the holiday season, then worry not. May we introduce you to Yummie Tummie , the revolutionary shapewear that’s a fast favourite among both celebs and us mere mortals alike. Why? Because it’s comfortable, slimming and sexy. Made with a patent-pending […]
Read MoreCharles Worthington Hair Healer Leave-in Conditioner
I usually shy away from the Charles Worthington super-brand, having come to the admittedly unsubstantiated conclusion that I’m probably paying for the name rather than the product. After road-testing this leave-in-conditioner, I am now officially a convert.
Read MoreeBay Style Director, Constance White on Michelle Obama
Much has been said about Michelle Obama’s outfits for Inauguration Day. She’s been applauded, criticized and seriously scrutinized. We thought we’d catch up with one of our favourite fashion critics, eBay Style Director, First Lady of Style. What were your thoughts on Michelle Obama’s decision to wear Isabel Toledo for […]
Read MoreSex and the City: They’re back…again!
You would think a movie grossing £300 million worldwide would be enough for four women. But it would seem world domination twice in one lifetime is not nearly enough. After the success of the series and then the film, there is reportedly another movie on the way.
Read MoreBalmain Jeans selling for £1000. Are they worth the price tag?
Whilst many of us are watching the pennies, it would seem the designers are hoping to increase theirs with sky-high prices. How much would you pay for a pair of jeans? £40? Maybe £150 for a good brand or maybe even £280 for a really really good pair. But how […]
Read MoreRosie Huntington-Whitely for Agent Provocateur: A very sexy warning
For anyone who has every forgotten Valentine’s Day and are thinking of making the same mistake this year, you might want to think again. At least for the sake of your face. Yes, Agent Provocateur is at it again with another controversial ad campaign, this time it’s a warning to […]
Read MorePPQ pop up
The celeb’s favourite brand is already a firm fashion staple but PPQ has upped its’ game and has taken on the store of the moment: the pop-up shop. PPQ closed its Conduit Street store last year, and have decided to prove to the world that they continue to have the […]
Read MoreClinique Superbalm Moisturising Gloss
The idea of a lip balm which is also a gloss has always baffled me. I have never believed a single product could be capable of offering conditioning benefits whilst masquerading as a gloss.
Read MoreShow your alliance to spring: Wear brights
I know it’s grey, I know it’s freezing, I know you’re still battling the post Xmas bulge and all you want to do is stay in bed. But I urge you to mend your ways, I am telling you to stop feeling sorry for yourself in your washed out greys. […]
Read MoreVictoria takes on Russia
Does Victoria Beckham ever sleep? She is a fashion machine. And to add to her growing collection of Vogue covers she now graces Vogue Russia. Solve Sundsbo photographed Mrs Beckham who is featured sporting a Loewe crocodile skin captain’s hat and sucking her thumb. One of the dresses from her […]
Read MoreKate Middleton, our new style queen?
Prince William’s girlfriend certainly knows how to network. after schmoozing with photographer Mario Testino; she has now made friends with the most important woman in fashion and one of the greatest designers of our generation. Yes, Kate has been seeking advice from Jigsaw as an accessories buyer but left to […]
Read MoreThe must have item: Aretha Franklin’s hat
You might have thought Michelle Obama was the belle of the ball, or that Rhianna and Beyonce stole the show in their delicious gowns, or even that it was the little Obama’s looking cute as buttons that the public would want to copy. But oh no, it would seem the […]
Read MoreModel of the moment: Daisy Lowe for DKNY
Daughter of rocker and designer Pearl Lowe and musician Gavin Rossdale, Daisy was destined to be a beauty. Having modelling for a few years now, and strutted her stuff at a number of shows at London Fashion Week, she’s now made the lucrative jump into advertising. We saw her sizzling […]
Read MoreWilliam Tempest wins Vauxhall Fashion Scout merit award
Our favourite designer of the moment is going from strength to strength. Not only has he started to attract the media attention he truly deserves, but he has finally been acknowledged by the industry as a one to watch. Vogue.co.uk Tempest expressed his excitement: “It is fantastic to be the […]
Read MoreThe mad professor of fashion comes to town
Hussein Chalayan is renowned for his unusual mind-boggling designs. Whether it’s skirts made of wood, blue screen dresses or remote controlled ones, he is a pioneer in fashion engineering. And from today you can see his designs in person. An exhibition has opened at London’s Design Museum, which will showcase […]
Read MoreThe Beckhams, they just can’t keep their clothes on
Just when you thought it was safe to open your eyes, there is more sultry underwear wearing from the Beckham family, but this time it’s both of them. Yes, Victoria and David have teamed up for a jaw-dropping advertisement for Armani lingerie. The advertisement in question is mounted on an […]
Read MoreD&G bring back Marilyn, no wait it’s Scarlett
The latest D&G campaign pays homage to the siren Marilyn Monroe and Scarlett Johansson’s resemblance to the most glamorous of movie stars is amazing. Scarlett has been brought on board for the latest cosmetics venture for the dynamic duo. The campaign which was shot by Solve Sundsbo captures the blend […]
Read MoreMichelle Obama: The first lady of style
Yesterday was a historic moment, a moment you will tell your children about, they day the world changed. But how on earth do you do decide what to wear on such a day? Well, this was of course the unenviable task for Michelle Obama, at the centre of history in […]
Read MoreAnother day, another celebrity ad campaign: Lindsay for Fornarina
So we have had the ultra sexy Victoria, the sultry Katie and the incredibly glamorous Scarlett, and now we have um, well Lindsay Lohan in a pair of jeans. Lindsay is the new face of denim brand Fornarina, seen pouting in the brand’s signature jeans and gypsyesque sundresses; Lindsay doesn’t […]
Read MoreIt’s my boyfriend’s
Stefano Pilati’s latest collection for YSL is the most lustful yet and is due to hit stores next month.
Read MoreFashion fight! D&G vs. Armani
Get a Headrush with Bed Head!
There are a few beauty products that I’m sure you couldn’t live without and the same goes for me: Vaseline, Touche Eclat, YSL Everlong Mascara… you get the jist. As it happens, I’m less fussy when it comes to hair treatment. That is unless you intend to make me part […]
Read MoreHeaven has come to Earth: Brown’s new shoe boutique!
If Browns, Browns Focus and Brownfashion.com weren’t exciting enough a new shoe boutique is opening this week! On 23rd January, the designer emporium will open its first footwear store on Brook Street, Mayfair. It will stock the very best designers: Azzedine Alaia, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin. But designers will also create […]
Read MoreIt’s not just any designer handbag, it’s an eco Ferragamo!
So you want to look fab, you want a bag that will be an investment, making you look great but how can you justify spending money on yet another handbag? Well how about if it saves the environment? Ok well, maybe a bag can’t stop global warming but the latest […]
Read MoreThe recessionista’s saviour has come: theoutnet.com
For any discerning shopper Net-a-porter is the site of choice. The first for designer clothing and pieces hot from the catwalks, it is a fashion lover’s Mecca. But with the credit crunch even the most fabulous of fashionista’s is feeling the pinch and no-one knows this better than Net-a-porter founder […]
Read MoreThe quirkiest fashion collaboration yet
Jojo & Malou have just announced their collaboration with online store Asos. The Swedish designers are renowned for their kooky prints and individual flair, having dressed Gwyneth Paltrow, Agyness Dean and Lilly Allen they are label of the moment. And now you can have a piece of their unique style […]
Read MoreSuper Eyes Instant Action Moisturising Eye Gel
After umpteen seasonal soirees my eyes are tired, my feet hurt, and my belly aches. I’ve been burning the candle at both ends and it ain’t a pretty sight! Luckily for me, and you, I’ve discovered
Read MoreKanye’s Boon of Advice: Gay Men Can Dress!
Even though he has the proclaimed ego the size of the equator, you can’t knock Kanye’s nuggets of wisdom, as far-fetched as they sometimes may seem. His latest commentary on fashionable ways of gay men is poignant, but of course, quite off the wall—classic Kanye! This is what the emcee turned […]
Read MoreG-Day Has Arrived: The Return of Gossip Girl
At last, the day we’ve all been waiting for; Gossip Girl returns this Wednesday at 9pm on ITV2! Reunited once more with Serena, Blair, Chuck, Nate, Dan, Vanessa and Jenny, I can barely contain my excitement at the prospect of another season of Upper East Side drama, dresses and dead-pan […]
Read MoreMove over Jourdan, Barbie’s our catwalk queen
Barbie is 50 this year, and she is looking better than ever. To celebrate she is getting her own catwalk show at New York Fashion Week. And if an entire show wasn’t enough, she will also be sponsoring two of our very own designers at London Fashion Week. Yes Barbie […]
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