I don’t know about you, but a whole season later and I am still in love with brogues. Flat patent brogues, shoe-boot brogues, brogues with heels, and the list continues. So, you can imagine my excitement when I found out that not only were brogues still de rigueur for the […]
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Fashion Fix: Erin O’Connor on the radio, Peaches Geldof a magazine editor…Halle Berry gives birth!
Tired of floral dresses? Try a suit for Spring! [Refinery 29] Sneak Peek! H&M’s Tribute to Marimekko Collection [Fabsugar] Erin O’Connor turns to Radio 4 for a documentary about the fashion industry, due to be broadcast next month. [
Read MoreGrab Your Diary: Celebrity Fashion Stylist Philip Bloch to host exclusive Marchesa fashion show
What: Design Cares Presents “A Night of A Thousand Lights” (Restaurant, wine & spirits tastings; silent auction; music & dancing) When: Wed, April 23 2008 (7-11pm) Why: Benefits, St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, hosted by, Celebrity Fashion Stylist Philip Bloch and features clothing by Marchesa Where: The Roseland Ballroom, 239 […]
Read MorePolls: Is Amy Winehouse really a style icon?
Personally I can’t say I’m the greatest fan of Amy Winehouse’s style. She’s adopted the sultry, signature look of the sixties and somehow made it grimey. Am I in the minority? Judging from the video above in which Suzy Menkes analyses Amy’s look, I might possibly be. Karl Lagerfeld is […]
Read MoreSonia Rykiel tells us how to be chic!
“It’s very difficult to explain en anglais, but for me, chic is really a question of attitude. And because of that, chic is an expression of the individual. She might be sensuous or mysterious, boyish or feminine. It’s the way you walk, the way you speak and the way you […]
Read MoreGap Design Editions returns for Spring!
Just as the Telegraph declared that the “humble white shirt is always sensational”, Gap announced the return of its limited edition collection of classic white shirts.
Read MoreSex and the City the Movie: Rent that bag!
Expect sales of rental designer handbags to go through the roof after the new Sex and the City movie airs. In a minor spoiler alert, bagborroworsteal.com. This is brilliant endorsement for the popular rent-a-bag site which already has a section dedicated to shopping collections inspired by your favourite Sex and […]
Read MoreEva Mendes is the new face of Calvin Klein underwear
It appears that Eva Mendes’ recent stint in rehab did nothing to hinder her getting work. Already the face of Calvin Klein’s upcoming fragrance,
Read MorePronunciation guide: Say what?!
There is nothing so embarrassing as mispronouncing someone’s name. It’s even more more of a faux pas if it is in reference to something you’re supposed to be something of an expert on; there’s no better way to make someone think you’re a faker than saying someone’s name totally wrong.
Read MoreGet All Dressed Up!
Call me crazy, but I periodically like to go onto the net-a-porter/Barneys/shopbop etc designer lists and click on unfamiliar names. I am forever getting emails declaiming the latest DVF, Louboutin, Balenciaga etc must-have, so I like to have minor excursions into the territory of a new name. I just noticed […]
Read MoreHenry Holland’s Fashion Easter Egg
Designer Henry Holland took time out from designing clothes to stamp his signature on a special Easter Egg for the chocolate heaven that is, Thorntons. Holland decorated the 1kg milk chocolate egg with his motto “Passion Factionis (passion for fashion) along with the Holland family coat-of-arms making it the most […]
Read MorePharrell Williams talks about his collection with Louis Vuitton
You may remember a while back we
Read MorePlease bring Djimon Hounsou to London!
Note to Calvin Klein: If by any chance you’re searching for another location to erect your sky high ad campaign of Djimon Hounsou, may we suggest London!
Read MoreGisele on working with Lebron James…
“He doesn’t really make you feel small, even though he is big,” she says in the magazine. “I think my leg is like the size of his shoe.” – Gisele Bündchen on working with Lebron James for the cover of US Vogue
Read MoreLebron James and Gisele Bündchen do US Vogue
The latest issue of US Vogue has hit newsstands and as we suspected it’s generating quite a buzz. For reasons unknown to us, editor, Anna Wintour opted to break Vogue’s unwritten rules for its annual shape issue and have not one but two models grace the cover, one of them […]
Read MoreKate Bosworth: Anything but armwarmers!
Oh, Kate. Just after I finish
Read MoreSpooky style!
I’m a bit of a wimp when it comes to horror films, but a quick scan of the A/W runways and it looks like I might have to suck it up and embrace this ghostliest of genres. From Japanese horror films at Rodarte to The Wicker Man at Luella, scary […]
Read MoreAW08 Trends: Laced with style
I have always had a soft spot for lace. Any fabric which makes me think of veiled ladies from old novels and Victorian dolls has absolutely got me seduced. How lovely, then, to see that lace seems to have woven its way onto the A/W runways. The fragile lace slips […]
Read MoreQ&A: Model, Actress, & Designer, Lou Doillon
Oozing charm, charisma and style, Lou Doillon, 25, is fast becoming an international icon. Her c.v reads, model, actress, artist and now designer (her debut
Read MoreTrends: Lips Noir
My name is Katy and I am addicted to lipsticks. Nor do I have any intention of abandoning the love(s) of my life as another season leaves a flock of make-up looks like a ticking time bomb at my door. I am, quite frankly, powerless to resist. Whilst you can’t […]
Read MoreDKNY Jeans taps Rachel Bilson to launch clothing line
Actress, Rachel Bilson joins a long list of celebrities that are venturing into the fashion business. Teaming up with DKNY jeans, Bilson is set to launch a casual wear line under the name Edie Rose (named after her grandmother and a close family friend. The collection will consist of 15 […]
Read MoreBeauty: Lips Noir
My name is Katy and I am addicted to lipsticks. Nor do I have any intention of abandoning the love(s) of my life as another season leaves a flock of make-up looks like a ticking time bomb at my door. I am, quite frankly, powerless to resist. Whilst you can’t […]
Read MoreArticles: The Search for the Perfect Bag
I woke up one dark winter morning earlier this year and decided then and there that I had to become the owner of a soft, leather designer bag. No longer would my black £35 patent M&S holdall suffice in my new job (it’s fashion daaaahhling). Now, this could have something […]
Read MoreAW08 Trends: Headwear
Hairbands, headpieces, elaborate hats and all decoration in the general head area has been the crowning glory of the fashion world for a while now, but it is a trend that shows no signs of wilting. An old-worldly way to top off an outfit, such decoration is an almost nostalgic […]
Read MoreThank you, Marc Jacobs!
I am a longtime fan of Marc Jacobs, and I usually don’t make any effort to hide it. If the man ever needed a kidney transplant, I’d probably offer him one of mine. However I have become just a little bit bitter toward him lately, and it has nothing to […]
Read MoreTake your Health to Heart with a CheckUp!
We’ve talked about how important it is to make sure you have a healthy heart, here, but did you know that you can take a quiz to ensure that you get the facts you need to make smart decisions about your health? take the check up today!
Read MoreeBay and Oxfam Team Up for “Sex and the City” Charity Auction
Hands up if you can’t wait for
Read MoreClaudia Schiffer’s got a new job!
Claudia Schiffer will be joining the judging panel at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week. The supermodel will help to choose the winner of the £20,000 River Island Gold award. Schiffer follows in the footsteps of previous judges, Alber Elbaz, Artistic Director Lanvin, Stefano Pilati, Creative Director of Yves Saint Laurent, […]
Read MoreShopping: Milly Aspirin dot smock dress
I love the color yellow and I always have, even before it was trendy (although I am not digging the supposed new trend of lemon yellow nailpolish … ick!). Anyway, chances are if you find a top, dress, bag, bracelet or sweater in a bright perky yellow, I will immediately […]
Read MoreKate Bosworth: Love Your Style!
Oh, Kate Bosworth, I have such a girl crush on you… This girl seldom makes a sartorial misstep, she always manages to be doing her own thing even while wearing the most current pieces and is blessed with an innate ability to pull of even the most unattractive fashions and […]
Read MoreThe Hills’ Lauren Conrad: Spring 08 Collection
I hate to admit it, but I’ve been slightly obsessed with watching The Hills on MTV for the past few seasons. Part of it is that there’s something about watching meaningless juvenile drama unfold that I find absolutely enjoyable and necessary. But the other part is I that I love […]
Read MoreOpinions: Garments as Art
It’s easy to criticize the fashion industry. Promoting eating disorders aside, the clothes are well beyond the price range of most people and it can be fairly pretentious (read an article in Vogue objectively). A lot of people don’t get just what is so appealing about watching a bunch of […]
Read MoreIt’s that time again: The James Bond Bikini
To all the guys out there, you’re welcome. To the ladies, my apologies for reminding you what impossible perfection in a bikini should look like. Seeing Halle Berry in her infamous orange swimsuit probably makes you think about how quickly beach season is approaching and how many workouts you can […]
Read MoreIt Bags: Mulberry Mabel Madness!
I think the unwritten rule is that if you see more than three hot Tinseltown “it girls photographed carrying the same purse, it automatically becomes the next “it bag. So when the likes of Kate Bosworth, Lindsay Lohan, Kate Moss and Sienna Miller were all seen out and about toting […]
Read MoreSteep vs. Cheap: Cocktail Shorts
This Spring/Summer, shorts won’t only be a staple with flip-flops for day at the beach, but a trendy alternative for hitting the town for cocktails at night. Some people might have problems with mixing casual attire with evening wear, but when paired with sexy sandals or stylish wedges and a […]
Read MoreSome Things from the Past: Should be Left There!
There were quite a few enjoyable things about the 80s. Duran Duran. Old-school Madonna. The Cure. There were also a lot of things that should be forgotten, such as shoulderpads,
Read MoreProject Runway Season 4 Finale: And the Winner is…
Alas! the winner of Project Runway was crowned last night. The collections that the final three designers showcased at Bryant Park were the strongest out of all of the seasons of the show thus far. Jillian, Rami and Christian all put together amazing presentations that showed off their incredible talent […]
Read MoreShopping: Who Needs to Tell Time?
I’ve never had a purely functional watch. In fact, the one that I’ve been sporting since college is a Gucci bracelet watch that has no hash marks or numbers on the face. I can barely make out the hour on it (the oblong shape doesn’t help my cause either), but […]
Read MoreShopping: Charlotte Ronson Cropped Jacket
Leather bombers are making a come back in Hollywood, with all of the young celebs rockin’ them over jeans and t-shirts, or even, over more formal red carpet looks. While there’s the slight but scary chance of looking like an extra from an 80’s pop video (“Thriller” comes to mind), […]
Read MoreTrends: Crimping my style
Oh horror of horrors! Sorry to break the terrible news, ladies, but crimped hair appears to be back. I could have predicted this, really, as any truly terrible trends from my teenage years tend to crop up every so often in all their 90s glory, but I had hoped that […]
Read MoreI wanna be Kate Moss or rather I want her Tuxedo Jacket!
It’s become pretty clear that whatever Topshop.
Read MoreHillary vs. Barack: Politically Stylish Designer T-Shirts
Fashion has had a long and turbulant relationship with politics. From Vivienne Westwood’s manifesto, style can be shorthand for personal politics – without all the speeches. Fitting, then, that amidst the excitement of the Presidential Primaries, two designers have stepped in to show their support in the most ancient of […]
Read MoreBeauty: Crimping my style
Oh horror of horrors! Sorry to break the terrible news, ladies, but crimped hair appears to be back. I could have predicted this, really, as any truly terrible trends from my teenage years tend to crop up every so often in all their 90s glory, but I had hoped that […]
Read MoreShopping: Crepe Crochet Dress by Francine
Like me, you might be a bit hesitant to give the sheer trend a go this Spring/Summer, (there is always the inherent risk of looking cheap or inappropriate with the wrong material or design). Also, some of us might still be fighting the old connotation that sheer garments are only […]
Read MoreNotions: Scent all day
I love perfume; I mean really, really love it. I carry samples sizes of different scent in all of my bags so that I can refresh throughout the day. Because no matter what (unless it is my beloved
Read MoreQ&A: The Fug Girls
Notorious for their witty put downs, Heather and Jessica a.k.a “The Fug Girls” – founders of the insanely addictive Go Fug Yourself presents The Fug Awards” (stay tuned for a review). Here, they give us their thoughts on the Oscars!
Read MoreNotions: Scent all Day
I love perfume; I mean really, really love it. I carry samples sizes of different scent in all of my bags so that I can refresh throughout the day. Because no matter what (unless it is my beloved
Read MoreAW08 Trends: Great big hats in Paris!
We loved the great BIG, GIGANTIC headwear that came out of Paris fashion week. Galliano, Yohji Yamamto and Vivenne Westwood were among the designers that featured oversized headwear in their playful collections for next season. At least bad hair days won’t be so terrifying come autumn!
Read MoreMen Don’t Make Passes at Women Who Wear Glasses!
Whomever coined the above phrase was seriously deluded. Granted, the frame choices of yore lacked much of the style that today’s glasses do, but eyeglasses can be seriously sexy. Gucci, Valentino, and now Marc Jacobs all have eyeglass frames for everyday wear that are as much of a personal style […]
Read MoreFighting Talk: Let the battle begin!
Fashion is a fickle creature; her moods are fleeting and her tastes volatile. Not too difficult to predict, then, that there would be an autumnal backlash against spring’s romance and florals. The fragile flower who floated through spring and summer has been challenged, attacked and all but trampled upon by […]
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