I have always wanted to take a road trip through middle America. Due to a disappointing lack of funds, I will have to settle for a make believe fashion trip and a highway of inspiration instead. A recent re-watching of “Thelma and Louise” and and trip to see “Shotgun Stories” […]
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Fashion Fix: Loving Louis Vuitton’s Latest Ads
Louis Vuitton Core Values Campaign Featuring Francis and Sofia Coppola [Fabsugar] Hermes Beats eBay in Counterfeit Case [The Cut]
Read MoreRuffles: A Summer Must-Have
$44 available at Nordstrom.
Read MoreMembers Only: The Comeback Kid?
I guess it was only a matter of time before the 80’s came full circle with the standout piece of that questionable fashion era making a return to the mainstream. Yes, I could only be talking about bomber style, Members Only jackets.
Read MoreRed Carpet: Goodbye Gowns?
Is it the demise of the gown? Big-time fashion and film events like the Oscars, Golden Globes, the Met gala and now Cannes have made gowns an almost de rigueur fashion choice for all of the A-listers present. Yet recently, some ladies have dared to be different and have sported […]
Read MoreColleen Mcloughlin’s Wedding: The Dress of the Year?
I love a good celebrity wedding. Meringue-style dress, glittering tiaras and sparkling jewellery all create the perfect illusion of a fairytale come true. When I got married last year I aimed for such greatness, but because my wealth does not equal that of a footballers wife, I had to settle […]
Read MoreNew Heights: Hidden Platforms Shoes
I am totally digging this new wave of hidden platform heels. How ingenious! I’ve always loved platform shoes being that I need all the help I can get in the height department. However, I’ve had to shy away from them or more formal events because of their tendency of looking […]
Read MoreTrends: Head Scarves
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Read MoreLoving Yellow for the Summer!
I for one am tired of complaining about the weather. The sunshine is FINALLY here and I intend to enjoy it! This means breaking out the bold bright colours. Usually I’m a pink, orange and on the occasion green type of girl. But I’m warming to the idea of yellow. […]
Read MoreReview: Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello
If you’ve been dying to get your hands on a Birkin, you must read Bringing Home the Birkin by Michael Tonello. It has to be one of my favourite books this year. We’ve heard all the stories about how hard it is to actually get a Birkin bag, you know […]
Read MoreSolange Knowles: I Decided
Its been a very long time since I posted any music up on the site. So…here is the new video from Solange Knowles (a.k.a Beyonce’s little sister) for her single “I Decided”. Enjoy!
Read MoreBarbie Makes a Comeback!
When I was growing up in the 80’s, Barbie was my idol. I had Barbie dresses, shoes, tops and accessories in every colour and style imaginable. Now, more than twenty years later, Barbie will make a comeback in the form of a fashion collaboration with high-street chain, Mango. Don’t laugh […]
Read MoreArm Candy: Vintage Rhinestone Bracelet
Fed up with big bold cocktail rings, I’ve recently developed an obsession with big bold bracelets. Last week, while sifting through the numerous press releases in my inbox I came across an email about Carole Tanenbaum and her gorgeous collection of vintage jewels. During her 25 years of buying one […]
Read MoreShopping: Floppy Hats
With all of my summer travel plans (most which revolve around a beach of some kind), I’m in the need for fun hat to help shade myself from the sun , especially since I’m getting more paranoid about premature aging. Straw hats can look a little too rustic looking in […]
Read MoreNokia 7900 Crystal Prism: Fashion and Function?
Remember when mobile phones literally looked like bricks? Its safe to say that’s no longer the case. Now mobiles are not only incredibly thin, but after enlisting the help of designers they’ve become stylish too. This year Nokia teamed up with
Read MoreCinch It Baby: Waist-Defining Belts
I have a handful of voluminous trapeze dresses hanging in my closet (thanks to the big trend last year). Although they were cute and stylish at the time, not-to-mention incredibly comfortable, it’s safe to say that the preggers wannabe phase has safely passed, and now we’re seeing sleeker and more […]
Read MoreThe Chanel Bag Gets a Makeover
This is interesting. The classic Chanel bag has been given a metallic makeover. Right now, you’ve voted that the
Read MoreWin a trip to Mexico!!!
Want to win a trip for two to Mexico? Of course you do so what are you waiting for? To play the Meet Me in Mexico contest, head on over to Glam.com and guess the destination in the photo for your chance to win now. Then return each week where […]
Read MoreA Modernist Take On Fashion
The disparate backgrounds of Modernist designers Andrew Jones and Abdul Koroma make for a compelling team. Working together to make beautiful, modern and curious clothes, the duo have already treaded the boards of London Fashion Week and been honoured by Fashion Fringe. Here, they talk to us about inspiration, collaboration […]
Read MoreShopping: Alice & Olivia Madeline Dress
Black and white never go out of style. But, this Alice + Olivia Madeline Dress gives our old stand-by a new twist.
Read MoreGIVEAWAY ALERT: Sex and the City, The Book
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Read MoreDreaming Of A White Summer
This summer be prepared to wear white in all of its crisp, clean glory. For barbecues, parties by the shore, or just a fun dress for day-to-day, try this Cotton smock dress by Miu Miu.
Read MoreColour me summer!
If countless magazines are to be believed, it seems it may be time for me to wean myself off my standard issue colour palette of neutrals and muted jewel tones in favour of block printed summer brights. Not that British summer is actually here yet (will it ever be…?), despite […]
Read MoreAccessorising For Summer: Embracing Enamel
If you’re looking for an easy way to update your wardrobe for the spring/summer trends of bright juicy colors and ethnic/boho chic, enamel jewelry is the way to go. Since it doesn’t entail gemstones or even real gold/silver, inexpensive incarnations of any enameled piece will look just as fab as […]
Read MoreThe Pursuit of the Classic Chanel Bag
I’ve been lusting after a classic black, caviar Chanel bag for some time now. Whenever I come across someone carrying one, I feel a twinge of envy and admiration. The luxurious look of the quilted lambskin and the signature linked chain and logo just epitomize the style, class and glamour […]
Read MoreGlove Love!
As part of my inherent love for any modern take on ladylike style, the kind of details that recall a time when gentlemen tipped their hats on cobbled streets as the ladies sprayed their love letters with rose water and petals, I give you the glove. Well, gloves.
Read MoreMeaningful Jewelry: Satya
While walking around the Village a while ago, I stumbled across a cute jewelry store called Satya and was intrigued by the general “zen feel of the place (golden Buddha statue in window and all) and decided to take a peek. With original pieces available in gold or silver, the […]
Read MoreTrends: Hit the Decks
If the rumours are true, then deck shoes are the latest must-have fashion item this summer. It’s hard to believe that a shoe associated with fatherly types and would-be eurostrash sailors would make waves in the fashion circles, but it has. But how do you wear this trend without looking […]
Read MoreVintage Shopping With Fashion Critic Holly Brubach
Vintage shopping can be a pleasurable experience, especially when you stumble upon that special one of a kind piece. However, before spending your hard earned money on that all important investment its advisable to arm yourself with knowledge. For valuable advice, it doesn’t get better than vintage expert, and Creative […]
Read MoreWatch: Patricia Field on fashion, work and inspiration
It seems like I’ve been posting a lot about Patricia Field these past couple of weeks, well I guess I have. But I just had to post this video in which Field talks about how she got to where she is and her work in The Devil Wears Prada and […]
Read MoreCFDA Awards 2008: The winners are announced!
Last night the New York Public Library played host to the CFDA awards. America’s top fashion professionals came together to attend the annual ceremony and of course, celebrate fashion. This year the most coveted awards were handed to…
Read MoreAngelina Jolie Goes Glam for Vanity Fair
“People always slow down for a train wreck. It’s like junk food. If you don’t feel good about yourself, you want to read crap about other people, like gossip in high school. You don’t understand why it’s there, but somehow it makes a lot of people feel better.” – Angelina […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: YSL Remembered
A tribute to Yves Saint Laurent and his biggest fashion moments [Style PS] How Nina Ricci duped Sarah Jessica Parker! [The Cut] TPF interviews handbag designer Monica Botkier [The Purse Blog] A few fab words with Nicole Richie [Fabsugar] Naomi makes a return to YSL and replaces Kate…[Daily Mail]
Read MoreThe Edge of Style!
As ubiquitous as the images from “The Edge of Love” (the upcoming film about poet Dylan Thomas starring Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller) have become, I can’t help but love them so. I remain utterly seduced by the rugged 40s flowers that the girls appear to be, despite the slight […]
Read MoreHanky Panky: Say Bye To Panty Lines!
All of my girlfriends are Hanky Panky addicts. After years of having to do “rear view mirror checks (you know the head-over-shoulder drill) for unsightly underwear lines, or feeling uncomfortable from the cut or fabric of certain brands, it’s nice to have found a solution to all of our panty […]
Read MoreMTV Movie Awards 2008: The Best Of The Gold Carpet
Anyone else tired of the glam outfits that starlets are opting for this season? There is a major fascination at the moment with pretty, romantic mini and one shouldered dresses. Nice but…boring. Which is probably why amongst a sea of predictable outfits, it was SJP and Charlize Theron that stood […]
Read MorePatricia Field: The Stylist that can’t style herself…
As much as I love Patricia Field, she is one stylist (after Sex and the City would not have been the same without her influence and she consistently makes her clients look nothing short of fabulous. But when it comes to her own personal style, she gets it SO wrong. […]
Read MoreGiveaway! Sex and the City The Movie
***UPDATE***: This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner – Michelle. Thanks to EVERYONE that entered! Alright, so we’ve been sitting on this giveaway for a little while now, but finally we have the green light. So here it is. We have the SATC book up for grabs! Our […]
Read MoreLove Your Style: Jenny Humphrey
I know there have been a lot of posts about Gossip Girl in the past few months, with most of the focus being on Blair (
Read MoreExclusive: Dior Vintage Sale
Grab your diaries! On June 4th, Yoox.com launches its exclusive Dior Vintage Sale. Over 100 selected one of a kind pieces will be available for purchase and we cant wait. The sale looks set to run right through to July, but as always with such opportunities its more than likely […]
Read MoreYves Saint Laurent dies aged 71
Yves Saint Laurent, who can only be considered as a master, has died aged 71 on Sunday evening. Details of the cause of death have not been confirmed. image]
Read MoreTop 5 Stories this week…
1. Sex and City the movie…never mind the critics! 2. Dress like a queen! 3. The nautical look, a trend or staple? 4. Natalie Portman ups the style stakes at Cannes 2008 5. Get summer started with Charlotte Ronson’s playful romper suit!
Read MorePepe Jeans: The Andy Warhol Collection
Following in the footsteps of Levi Strauss & Co. (the first denim brand to use the Andy Warhol prints in their ‘Warhol Factory X’ denim collection a couple of years ago),
Read MoreWe thought Victoria Beckham’s ads for Marc Jacobs couldn’t get any worse…
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Read MoreOne Stop Shopping: Gap Brands
Who doesn’t love one-stop shopping? Gap Inc. recently announced that online shoppers will be able to make purchases from all of the stores under their umbrella – Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Piperlime , and combine shipping costs at one flat rate of $7!
Read MoreIt’s Beach Time: Cute Cover-Ups
When I think of vacation, an image of the beach and clear blue waters comes to mind. It doesn’t get much better than laying out by the ocean (with loads of SPF on of course) with a good book in one hand and a daquiri in the other. Now that […]
Read MoreStyle buttoned up: The Denim Skirt
Recently added to my all-consuming and ever-growing skirt collection/ addiction (depending on your point of view….) is a high waisted, button through pale denim number which I have literally not removed from my little legs for seven days. This shape, with the buttons that run down the front and the […]
Read MoreMenswear Looks – From The Men’s Department
For hot summer style, try subtly inspired menswear looks: pair light, airy sundresses with a cropped tuxedo jacket, or loose pinstripe trousers with a chiffon blouse with ultra-feminine detailing. As guys are cut differently than most of us gals,it’s unfortunately not so easy to raid your boyfriend’s closet (though, this […]
Read MoreHandbag Serendipity!
Serendipity, as defined by dictionary.com, is “an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident, or “good fortune; luck. Well, I have to say I had quite a bit of both aptitude and good fortune a while ago
Read MoreWin a trip to Mexico!!!
Want to win a trip for two to Mexico? Of course you do so what are you waiting for? To play the Meet Me in Mexico contest, head on over to Glam.com and guess the destination in the photo for your chance to win now. Then return each week where […]
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