I was shopping around online today and came across this Aminaka Wilmont dress and was absolutely baffled. At initial glance, I only saw the dress-form outline and thought that there might have been a mistake on the website.
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Trends: Ballerina Fashionista!
Contrary to what the magazines would have you believe, there is a way to float through Spring’s romance-spun reverie withough having to overload your garden with never-ending floral prints. A new production of ballerina chic is a vision of femininity restrained, of a restricted softness that can render its wearer […]
Read MoreModel Profile: Toni Garrn
It’s another fashion fairytale; gorgeous girl gets scooped up off the street and suddenly finds herself as part of a two-season runway exclusive with a main designer and the face of his new campaign. In this case the gorgeous girl is Toni Garrn of Hamburg and the main designer is […]
Read MoreGIVEAWAY ALERT: Tylie Malibu Spy Leather Utility Bag
We’re giving away the gorgeous Tylie Malibu Spy Leather Utility Bag! Click
Read MoreShopping: See by Chloe Printed collar t-shirt
This spring and summer are going to be all about citrus bright tones, but these attention-grabbing colours aren’t for everyone. Whether you feel you can’t pull off a fuschia top or a lemon yellow dress, or you simply don’t enjoy such flashy colours, there are still ways to incorporate these […]
Read MoreNicole Richie to Launch Jewelry Line
It seems as though being a socialite, actor or reality TV star basically guarantees a successful foray into the fashion, beauty and accessories realm. Almost everyday there’s a new announcement or buzz about celebrities becoming spokesmodels or designers for some of our favourite brands.
Read MoreWin Tickets to the Fashion Event of the Year!
‘Style in the City’ is about to hit Birmingham and we have 100 pairs of VIP tickets up for grabs! Don’t miss as the hottest names in international fashion take over the city for a weekend of glamour, entertainment and pure indulgence, from 3rd to 6th April.
Read MoreStrawberry Cupcake Clutch: Too Sweet?
Leiber have created the cutest, sweetest clutch. Handcrafted, the limited edition Strawberry Cupcake miniaudiere is made entirely from beads and topped with rose and light pink Austrian crystals. Being that it’s everything I hate in a purse: gaudy and loud, I really want to hate it. But every time I […]
Read MoreSpring Trends: The Power Suit
Elle’s Fashion Director, Nina Garcia says “It’s all about the jacket this season” as she walks us through the comeback of the power suit for Spring 08…
Read MoreNever one to miss a trend: Victoria Beckham in PVC leggings
Yesterday, Victoria Beckham did what she does best: shopping in the most uncomfortable clothing. Wearing PVC leggings, guaranteed to cut off all blood circulation, Victoria made her way to the Balenciaga store in Mayfair, London. [Image: Pinterest]
Read MoreMarchesa to launch Bridal Collection
High-end fashion label, Marchesa are famous for creating show stopping gowns for the red carpet, so it’s only natural that they’ve decided to create show stopping wedding gowns too. Georgina Chapman (one half of Marchesa) must have had lots of fun designing her own dress for her wedding to mogul, […]
Read MoreA Breakthrough: The First-Ever Backless Bra!
Just in time for spring, Maidenform are introducing the first-ever backless bra, promising to offer women of all sizes the chance to feel “sexy, feminine and supported , all at once! Finally! A bra that also gives us large busted ladies the opportunity to wear backless dresses without feeling self […]
Read MoreStore Openings: Madewell 1937
I was shopping in SoHo yesterday with a girlfriend of mine when she told me that I had to check out the new flagship Madewell 1937 store that just opened in NYC last month (previously locations were only on the West coast). Under the same parent umbrella as J. Crew, […]
Read MoreDesigner Spotlight: Calypso by Christiane Celle
I may have mentioned Calypso by Christiane Celle before, but it was only in passing and this stylist-cum-designer-cum-boutique owner definitely deserves to be in the spotlight! Born in France and inspired by the traditional clothing of Nepal and India, Celle lived in Manhattan and worked as a stylist for several […]
Read MoreKiki De Montparnasse: It’s Sexy Time
Boy, oh boy, a new underwear brand has come to London town and its sexy. Kiki De Montparnasse has some very exciting things on offer – they are chic, very hype, and very, very naughty and I don’t mean in an Ann Summers kind of way. Think Agent Provocateur but […]
Read MoreCharlie Mindu: A Cut Above The Rest
A trendy haircut often cements your fashion status, so where better to look than to Charlie Le Mindu, hairdresser extraordinaire. Having recently relocated to UK shores from Berlin and taken residence in a deserted warehouse in the London’s east end, Charlie is to hairdressing what Gaultier is to fashion.
Read MoreAccessories: Seeing Stars!
Everyone has been declaiming that stars are in! I have been a big fan of stars for awhile (to the point that I have several tattoos of them, but that is another story), but now that
Read MoreSpring Shopping: Twinkle Start 2 Melt Dress
Now that it’s officially Spring , even though the weather isn’t quite there yet , it’s time to start replenishing our wardrobes with fun pieces that make us smile. This aptly named “Start 2 Melt dress by Twinkle is adorable and is definitely a piece your girlfriends will fawn over. […]
Read MoreCharlie Mindu: A Cut Above The Rest
A trendy haircut often cements your fashion status, so where better to look than to
Read MoreFashion Fix: Victoria..Naomi…and Donatella
Victoria Beckham with Hermes Kelly Longue [The Cut]
Read MoreTrend Alert: Pearls!
It’s official, ladies. Pearls are no longer just for your grandmother, great-aunt Frances, and job interviews. Sarah Jessica Parker was seen wearing long strands of them looped over a little black dress, and I’ve got to say, she looked fabulous. Along with the more tailored, 1950s-inspired looks that we saw […]
Read MoreEthical Fashion: We are Eco-Warriors!
Going green might be old news in the fashion world, but it’s having an effect on high-end designers and British high street brands as we speak. More than a year after making headlines in the tabloids and broadsheets, Eco-Fashion is still a very hot topic. Only recently, weekly glossy, Grazia, […]
Read MorePossible career change: Kate Moss buys a Black Cab!
If you were rich and famous would you buy a black cab to run around in? According to the
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow: Short Story!
You can’t swing your long locks at the moment without hitting a whole bevvy of style icons who have taken the chop (most recently Gwyneth Paltrow). Short hair seems to be the official length de jour. Usually it is pretty safe to ignore hair ‘trends’ due to hair not being, […]
Read MoreWishing you a Happy Easter!
Happy Easter guys! Hope you have a good one. We’ll be back on Monday but if you’re in need of a fashion fix while eating lots of yummy chocolate eggs, check out our top stories this week! xXx Eva Mendes is the new face of Calvin Klein underwear Editors Picks: […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Olsen Fashion Offenders…Nicole Richie’s maternity line…Phoebe Philo to comeback?
In touch magazine name Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen top fashion offenders! The mini moguls beat Amy Winehouse and Lindsay Lohan to the spot. [PR Inside] Nicole Richie to launch WWD] Could Phoebe Philo be making a welcome comeback? We really hope so! Apparently the designer is in talks with the […]
Read MoreRole Models: Naomi Campbell and Gavin Douglas praised by Prime Minister
Supermodel, Naomi Campbell and designer, Gavin Douglas (winner of Fashion Fringe 2006) were among 50 black indviduals praised by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Wednesday night, at the launch of the Black Britannia photgraphic exhibition at London’s City Hall. The exhibition aims to “provide inspiration to today’s generation of […]
Read MoreCelebrity Labels: Sarah Jessica Parker raked in £3.5m from Bitten
Sarah Jessica Parker made the headlines this week after speaking out about her hurt feelings upon hearing she was voted Maxim’s un-sexiest woman alive. Granted, its not the best title one can hope to receive. Most of the stories feature a breakdown of SJP’s earnings, confirming that she’s made £12.5m […]
Read MoreSweatshop shame: Banana Republic accused of promoting unfair working conditions
Banana Republic, opened its first store in the UK yesterday in Regent Street, London, amidst allegations of promoting unfair working conditions. According to the charity War on Want, workers in its Indian factory are forced to work 70 hours a week for 15p an hour, often receiving only half payments […]
Read MorePolls: Passion for Patchwork?
So first came jewel-tones, next came colour-blocking, and then ombre and tie-dye…and now comes patchwork? It seems as though the fashion world has been repressed in black and neutrals for some time and is desperate to add levity and boldness to what can sometimes become an otherwise depressing palette (especially […]
Read MoreParis Je T’aime!
It is something of a style cliche to say that Paris is a site of style inspiration but a recent trip to the City of Lights has reminded me why it has this reputation in the first place. Whilst its inhabitants may not fill the streets with quite the same […]
Read MoreJessica Stam: More on how to walk like a model
This time, model Jessica Stam
Read MoreSteep vs. Cheap: Dipped in Liquid Leather
So a couple months back, we mentioned that celebs like Lindsay Lohan and Rihanna were bringing leather-esque leggings back to the mainstream. Since then, the rocker-inspired look has taken the streets by storm, and shiny, ultra-tight black pants (if you can even call them that) have started to give the […]
Read MoreSmash and Grab: Anya Hindmarch sends warning to thieves
Anya Hindmarch (handbag designer, famous for the “
Read MorePeaches Geldof to design for PPQ
Peaches Geldof is keeping herself busy this year. Not only will Sir Bob’s daughter work as a
Read MoreFashion Fun: Popgloss
As I have mentioned once or twice before, in the fashion world it is pretty easy to veer from the fashion-as-art path into the pretentious zone.
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow: Short Story!
You can’t swing your long locks at the moment without hitting a whole bevvy of style icons who have taken the chop (most recently Gwyneth Paltrow). Short hair seems to be the official length de jour. Usually it is pretty safe to ignore hair ‘trends’ due to hair not being, […]
Read MoreHow to: Walk like a Supermodel
Models and their infamous walk has been subject to much ridicule over the years. The thing is, can we imagine them walking any other way? If you are in fact a fan of the “walk, then check out the video above for tips. Apparently its all about, 1. Perfect posture […]
Read MoreDonatella Versace: Out and About in N.Y
Donatella Versace took her dog along for the ride, as she made her way to appear on the Today show yesterday. We are lost for words. The designer is in N.Y to promote the Versace Menswear launch at Barneys which also took place yesterday.
Read MoreCelebrity Labels: Katie Holmes for Armani
Since Katie Holmes became Victoria Beckham there’s been much speculation as to whether she would follow in her footsteps and make attempts to enter the fashion industry. Well, it appears that the actress couldn’t resist.
Read MoreGIVEAWAY ALERT: Tylie Malibu Spy Leather Utility Bag
***UPDATE***: This giveaway is now closed. Congratulation to the winner – Heavenly Muzak. Thanks to EVERYONE that entered! In need of a durable bag, perfect for daily use? Look no further. We’re giving away this Tylie Malibu Spy Leather Utility Bag, $390, courtesy of Fengjunk.com. This soft, leather bag from […]
Read MoreWhen Good Bags Go Wrong!
Who was it that said “less is more,” or to rephrase, that “more is just more?” Whomever it was, word does not seem to have reached the bag design team at Marc Jacobs and now Chloe. While Marc seemingly did the impossible and created something truly garish in his ‘bag […]
Read MoreMadonna: More Material for the Material Girl?
Eek! Even though we love Madonna and will always think of her as “untouchable, we couldn’t help but cringe at her chosen red carpet look for her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. There are almost too many offenses to mention: like the snug leather thigh high […]
Read MoreTrend Alert: Dream in denim
Denim seems to be having a bit of a moment. More than usual, that is. Pale and, more alarmingly, stonewash denim is invading our nation’s streets and magazines at a swift pace. The current incarnation of “it” denim seems to be a hybrid between a kind of 90’s shredded tomboy […]
Read MoreThe 2008 Gold Rush: eBay Reports Sharp Increase in Sales of Gold Jewelry
With the price of gold reaching an all time peak of just over $1000 an ounce, eBay has confirmed a rise in jewelry listings of more than 243%. In just two weeks, the average price of gold jewelry on eBay has risen by 32%.
Read MoreAnne Hathaway in Oscar de la Renta: Pre-Fall 2008
So simple, yet so stunning. Anne Hathway wears a floor skimming gown from Oscar de la Renta pre-fall 2008, to the Human Rights Gala dinner held in L.A.
Read MoreEditors Picks: Kate Moss for Topshop Spring 08
The fifth collection from the Kate Moss for Topshop line hits stores today. As with previous collections, the design team at Topshop have taken their cue from Kate’s wardrobe. The result? 50’s inspired dresses, floral and star prints, hints of lace, vintage inspired pieces, skinny jeans (no surprise), a couple […]
Read MoreGiles Deacon talks to the Independent
‘I’d have been a zookeeper, the natural world is an inspiration’ – Fashion designer, Giles Deacon [
Read MoreBotkier designs limited edition collection for Target
Calling handbag lovers everywhere. Take note. Accessories brand, Botkier has joined the never ending list of labels clamouring to partner with Target. Currently stocked in Barneys, Harvey Nichols, Fred Segal, and Neiman Marcus, Botkier is a favourite among the celebrities, with Angelina Jolie, Kate Bosworth and Heidi Klum being loyal […]
Read MoreDistinctive Dresses: Vintage Couture by Karen Zambos
Call me crazy, but I just love finding clothes that make me go ‘huh?’ when I see them for the first time on a hanger. The pieces could have intricate straps that criss-cross, be draped in ways that are tough to figure out, or have interesting design elements that don’t […]
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