OK, so it’s been established that wearing sunglasses indoors is something only Bono or MJ (circa “Thriller) should be allowed to pull off…but what about sporting shades in the dead of winter? Recently, celebs seem to never leave home without their tinted spectacles firmly glued to their faces, no matter […]
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Opinions: Targets Virtual Fashion Show
Say the words “fashion show and a word that immediately comes to mind is “models. Whether it’s a girl so established that she can go by her first name alone or a fresh face on the runway, the models’ abilities to showcase a designer’s collection has the potential to make […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Monique Dress by Arcangel
We’ve raved about Arcangel before and if you take a look at their Winter 07 collection you’ll understand why. They design the most beautiful dresses! We can’t get enough of this Grecian style empire line dress and its intricate detailing (oh and we love the colour too). It’s called “Monique” […]
Read MoreDesigner Profile: Olga Kapustina
The name Olga Kapustina is not on the tip of everyone’s tongues … yet. However if current celebrity buzz is any indicator (from none less than the likes of Angelina, Reese, and Cameron), this young designer is an up-and-coming name to be reckoned with. Born in Belarus, raised in Brooklyn, […]
Read MoreIts Finally Arrived: Roberto Cavalli at H&M
Roberto Cavalli at H&M hits stores today! Doesn’t time fly? We thought we’d been anticipating the release date for ages but in actual fact its come round VERY quickly. Catarina over at H&M’s blog has some words of advice for anyone lusting after items from the collaboration. Get up early […]
Read MoreReviews: The Goddess Guide by Gisèle Scanlon
I’ve never been a huge fan of style books that claim they’ll tell you the best places to shop and how to dress perfectly. Reading about how to buy shoes may be amusing while browsing at the book store, but it’s hard to imagine actually spending the twenty plus dollars […]
Read MoreShopping: Marie Coat by Vidler Nixon
Just when you thought trench coats were one in the same…there goes Sienna Miller walking down the street in this incredible dramatic “Marie Coat by Vidler & Nixon. We love this coat for its girly silhouette that brings us back to petticoat days, and for its structured and asymmetrical shape […]
Read MoreShopping: Red Hot Clutches
Get it while it’s hot. We can’t get enough of red at the moment (It’s dramatic, fiery and sensuous!) or clutches for that matter. So we went on a hunt to find the crème de la crème of red clutches in a range of prices, shades, and textures. Enjoy! Zac […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Jacobs wins Designer of the Year
And the award goes to…Marc Jacobs for Designer of the Year. I wonder if the fashion critics agree? [FWD]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Project Runway Season 4
Sneak Peek! Project Runway Season 4 Runway Show [Fabsugar]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Erin Wasson’s Insider Picks
Model Erin Wasson gives Who What Wear Daily her favourite picks!
Read MoreFashion Fix: Kate’s got a new friend
Always the life and soul of a party, Kate Moss parties with her new pal Jodie Harsh [Daily Mail]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Pierre Hardy’s Gap Sandals
Liberty London Girl loves the Pierre Hardy for Gap Sandals and we couldn’t agree more!
Read MoreGIVEAWAYS: Project Runway Season 3 on DVD!
***UPDATE***: This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winners; Liz, Danielle, Julie H, Laura K and Jasmine. Thanks to EVERYONE that entered! Great news! Season 3 of Project Runway- christened “The Prada of reality shows” by the NY Times – arrives on DVD today. Hosted by supermodel Heidi Klum […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Mint Jodi Ruffled Dress
If you’d prefer to channel the romantic princess in you rather than the dazzling party queen then this silk dress from Mint Jodi has your name on it. Its a lovely colour and the hemline is just right! However we’re still in two minds about the bow but we think […]
Read MoreEyeshadows: M.A.C Matte2
Remember the eye gel trend of a few years ago, when silky powders were replaced by pots and tubes of slick and shiny eye paint? Not only was it hard to apply, it was a hard look to pull off. To top it off, I couldn’t escape the thought that […]
Read MoreFeatures: Top 5 PR Tips for the Fashion Designer
For many fashion designers, starting out is far from easy. Balancing the creative process with running a business while ensuring that you’re designs are out there and getting the coverage you deserve can often be a struggle. Some designers are lucky enough to have a well established PR company handling […]
Read MoreBeauty: M.A.C Matte2
Remember the eye gel trend of a few years ago, when silky powders were replaced by pots and tubes of slick and shiny eye paint? Not only was it hard to apply, it was a hard look to pull off. To top it off, I couldn’t escape the thought that […]
Read More5 things you should know!
1. Win a seat aboard Victoria’s Secrets first-ever-in-flight show and Supermodel PJ Party in conjunction with Virgin America. The party starts on Nov 28th in N.Y and ends in L.A and there are 3 pairs of round trip tickets, $500 gift card at Victoria Secrets and VIP gift bags up […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Strapless Dress by Emma Cook
O.K so we’re four days into the 10 days 10 party dresses series and next up is this strapless dress by Emma Cook. Now I know, I know…white is not the best of colours to party in. It gets dirty easily and you spend most of the night working hard […]
Read MoreAnd the winners are…
Alright! We had such a great response to the Little Book of Style by Nina Garcia giveaway and I know everyone that entered is dying to know who the lucky winners are. So….drumroll please…congratulations to Gala Darling and Lalita! A copy of the Little Black Book of Style will be […]
Read MoreSample Sales: Designer Warehouse
Head on over to The Designer Warehouse Sales, 45 Balfe Street, London, N1 9EF from Nov 30th to Dec 2nd for discounted womenswear from Vivienne Westwood, Valentino, Prada and many more!
Read MoreOpinions: Shopping U.S vs U.K
When shopping blog Racked reported that Topshop might be coming to New York, there was much excitement over the prospect that the trendy British chain could soon be gracing American shores. But with stores like Zara and H&M already here, is American shopping still so bad that we need another […]
Read MoreReviews: Career and Corporate Cool
Think about how many pairs of jeans you have to try on before you find your perfect fit and color. The same is true for self-help books; with as many shapes and sizes that women come in, there are a million times as many personalities and situations that are targeted […]
Read MoreSneak Preview: Victoria Beckham in Ugly Betty
Oohh, here’s a sneak peek of Victoria Beckham in Ugly Betty. And just like Posh Spice it’s pointless, cheesy and takes the piss out of itself brilliantly. The episode airs in the U.S on Nov. 8th, so it should arrive in the UK a week later. Thoughts?
Read MoreTimbaland Rocks!
Morning all! It’s been a very long time since I posted any music (well…aside from Prince’s new video) so I thought I’d kick off the week with Timbalands performance of “The Way I Are for Dolce & Gabbana at Fashion Rocks 2007. It’s guaranteed to boost your energy levels. Enjoy!
Read MoreLast Chance to Enter: Little Black Book of Style
GIVEAWAYS! Last chance to win a copy of Nina Garcia’s Little Black Book of Style. Click here to enter!
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: BCBG Strapless Metallic Lace Dress
It’s chic. Its classic. Its sexy. It’s sure to get you noticed. A combination of sheer lace and ruched satin cinching the waist makes this dazzling strapless number a show stopper and it deserves nothing less than to be glammed up with a pair of attention grabbing heels! BCBG MAX […]
Read MoreLove Your Style: Carine Roitfeld
How does she do it? Carine Roitfeld – Editor-in-Chief of French Vogue , is a muse to designers like Tom Ford and to all fashionistas alike. Her vision of fashion is always changing, but her ability to look youthful, modern and absolutely elegant is something she always does without fail […]
Read MorePolls: Roberto Cavalli as Karl Lagerfeld for Halloween!
Forget the celebs that are using Halloween as an opportunity to party hard in barely there outfits. Instead they should take a leaf out of Cavalli’s book and be innovative! Last night at his Halloween party at Ciprani’s NY, Cavalli showed he had a sense of humour and attended as […]
Read MoreShopping: The Sak’s Peace Hobo Bag
What if you could add yet another fabulous bag to your wardrobe without the guilty conscience? The Sak’s new Peace Hobo bag, with its signature braided strap, is not only handy enough to bring to work with all of your daily essentials, but is chic enough to flaunt out-on-the-town after […]
Read MoreFeatures: Laura Ashley Archive Collection
It’s always good to go back to your roots. Laura Ashley has come out with its second limited edition Archive collection for this Fall/Winter. Inspired by its trend-setting and Victorian-esque designs from the 70’s, the Brand brings back some of its iconic prints and knits in its latest line, while […]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Gold by Giles Deacon
We haven’t been too keen on the Gold by Giles capsule collections for New Look. While the first two collections have had a couple of cute pieces they just haven’t been strong enough to force us to sit up and take notice. But Giles must be doing something right because […]
Read MoreModel Profile: Ali Stephens
Google the name “Ali Stephens and you’re likely to find a few dozen sites featuring a girl whose beauty is simply otherworldly, clad in Balenciaga, Chloe, and Prada (among many others) strutting down the runway like a seasoned pro. When I searched for her, I kept clicking through the list, […]
Read MoreHalloween Special: Fashionistas as Vamps
This is a guest post by Valerie Stivers , freelance journalist and author of the novel Blood is the new Black. Her work has appeared in Time Out New York, Blender, Elle and various other fashion magazines. There’s a fun and easy way to see for yourself that vampirism is […]
Read MoreFeatures: Plastic Ain’t My Bag!
We Are What We Do , the guys behind the Anya Hindmarch, “I’m Not A Plastic Bag” global phenomenon, are at it again! This time they’ve partnered up with Marie Claire UK to produce this stylish “Plastic Ain’t My Bag shopper. Made from organic cotton it’s perfect for all the […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Top Model for Fetish
America’s Next Top Model Jaslene Gonzalez to model for Eve’s line Fetish [Fashionista]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Hollywood goes Halloween
Hollywood goes Halloween: It’s Paris Hilton in Wonderland! [Daily Mail]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Jean Paul Gaultier
Q&A: Jean Paul Gaultier [On the Runway]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Put your Vogue to use
Some fab ideas for putting those old copies of Vogue to use! [Fabsugar]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Increase your Earning 12%
12 Easy Personal Fashion Rules to Increase Your Earning 12% [Bootstrapper]
Read More10 days 10 party dresses: Cavalli Sequinned Mini Dress
Tis the season to be merry! Well it will be soon. This can only mean one thing…. its time to start thinking of what to wear to all those fabulous parties you’ve been invited to. For the next 10 days we’ll be offering our assistance and recommending some of the […]
Read MoreShopping: Topshops Vintage Treasures
We have a new addiction, trawling through Topshop’s archives of vintage treasures. There are gems from Givenchy, Dior, Lanvin and more. The collections are limited to say the least and items are selling out quicker than you can click “buy now but there are still some great pieces that have […]
Read MoreFeatures: Prince’s performance at Matthew Williamson
OMG! (Excuse me for a minute while I squeal like a love struck teenager!) I would never have come across this video so soon if The Business of Fashion hadn’t posted it…so all credit and THANKS goes to The Business of Fashion! I have been dying…yes literally dying to see […]
Read MoreTrick or Treat: Our Favourite Five Treats!
1.Shopbop’s Halloween Sale: Get 20% Off All Non Sale Handbags at shopbop.com! Just enter code ARMCANDY. Offer ends 31st October 2007 2. M.A.C Halloween 2007: We’re loving all the Halloween face charts over at M.A.C. Now if only we could re-create them…
Read MoreGiveaways: Little Black Book of Style
***UPDATE***: Congratulations to Gala Darling and Lalita who are the two lucky winners of this giveaway! Right! It’s been a while since we ran any giveaways and I think it’s about time we gave something back. Before Nina Garcia runs out and releases her second book (yes she’ll be sharing […]
Read MoreShopping: Topshop Ruched Necked Tops
We’ve noticed that Topshop keep adding to their gorgeous selection of Ruche Necked tops. From block colour to prints we adore them all and can vouch for the fact that not only do they look great with a pair of skinny jeans but they also hide a multitude of sins. […]
Read MoreFeature: Roberto Cavalli gets the party started
Celebrations for the launch of “Roberto Cavalli at H&M” began last night at Rome’s Salone delle Fonatane during which the collection made its debut to the press. Halle Berry and Sharon Stone showed their support and partied with Cavalli, along with most of the models from the campaign and Vogue’s […]
Read MoreReviews: The Tokyo Look Book
Japanese street fashion has always been somewhat of a fascination; it’s fearless and experimental in way that is hard to find in other fashion capitals. Bursting with over 200 amazing photographs, The Tokyo Look Book explores the city’s burgeoning fashion scene. Written by anthropologist, Philomena Keet – who boasts a […]
Read MoreShopping: Gilly Boots by Georgina Goodman
We want every single item from Georgina Goodman’s AW07 collection; it’s filled with lots of gorgeous platforms and a varied selection of boots. But, if we had to choose…..we’d go for the Gilly – a pair of tan leather boots. Actually we couldn’t decide between those or these knee-high black […]
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