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Christina Aguilera hits a bum note in Hervé Léger

Christina, Christina, Christina: why do we get the feeling of déjà vu? It wasn’t long ago you were parading around in your pants at the shops and now you choose this ill-fitting dress to perform at the American Music Awards. Clearly Ms. Aguilera has never been told the golden rule of legs or cleavage (not both) and looked determined to show everything off. Wearing an uber-tight Hervé Léger bandage dress, it did nothing to flatter her curvy figure and made her look uncomfortable on stage. Her saving grace, however, was the glitzy pair of silver Louboutins she was sporting. Undeniably gorgeous. While we usually love her long blonde Goldilocks ‘do, her hair was a bit on the frizzy side for our liking and added to a look which was too bombastic, too garish and too out there. We much prefer Christina polished, refined and glamorous. And before you say it, yes, she’s beautiful no matter what they say etc. … [poll id=”242″]

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Katy Perry looks geisha glam in Vivienne Westwood

Katy Perry won no less than three awards at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles this weekend – what an accomplishment! Thank goodness she had chosen to wear a suitably show-stopping dress. The singer wore a gown by Brit designer Vivienne Westwood which showed off her famous curves perfectly. The geisha-inspired dress had an oriental printand featured a soaring slit up the leg as well as a low neckline. The pale blush shade worked well with her skin tone and distinctive pink hair, and we love the addition of cool cobalt platform heels for a striking contrast which celebs seem to be loving at the moment. We spy a mini-trend! Katy’s hair was decorated with an iridescent blue floral headpiece which coordinated perfectly with her oriental dress and shoes. Never failing to stand out from the crowd – Katy, we salute you! [poll id=”241″]

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For the Kids: 10 great gifts under £200

We could squee all day over this darling little dress by Roberto Cavalli – guaranteed to make any little girl feel like a real princess this Christmas. Roberto Cavalli puff hemline velour dress, £163, available at AlexandAlexa. If your mini me’s have a musical streak, they’ll love this grand piano from Melissa & Doug – it’s grown up but wonderfully playful. Melissa & Doug grand piano, £108, available at AlexandAlexa. Is your lad the coolest kid around? He’ll sure feel like it in this mock leather flying jacket, lined with snug sheepskin to keep him warm. Custo Growing mock leather flying jacket, £159, available at House of Fraser. Comfortable flats that are fashionable too? Fendi’s sumptuous suede t-bar shoes were made for mini fashionistas! Fendi black suede t-bar shoes, £165, available at AlexandAlexa. If he’s mad about engines, he’ll love Hornby’s Thomas and Friends electric train set, complete with all his favourite characters for hours of fun-filled play. Hornby Thomas and Friends passenger and goods electric train set, £120, available at Debenhams. If your boy wants to look dapper like his dad, this herringbone jacket by No Added Sugar will do the trick. Adorably smart with knitted cuffs for warmth, the dark colour will hide a multitude of spills, too. No Added Sugar charcoal herringbone jacket, £159, available at AlexandAlexa. When afternoon teas are on the agenda, let the little’uns run wild in their own wooden kitchen. With all the utensils they need to feel inspired, they’ll love playing pretend in this colourful set-up. Little Tikes wood kitchen, £159.99, available at Debenhams. Possibly the cutest boy’s boots we’ve seen, Galucci’s Harold Chelsea boots are a functional and fashionable footwear favourite for the festive season. Galucci Harold boots, £131, available at AlexandAlexa. If she wants to match her mummy, give your […]

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Selena Gomez wows in Marchesa

Selena Gomez chose to wear no fewer than eight costume changes whilst presenting the MTV Europe Music Awards this week but it was her angelic red carpet look that we favoured the most.  Her white embroidered lace mini dress was from Marchesa’s autumn/winter 2011 collection and went down a real treat – we especially love the high neck and dramatic long sleeves. On the runway, the dress actually came with huge lace bell cuffs, but Selena wisely removed them to prevent lace froufrou overkill on the night. She chose to accessorize with a pair of luxe cream and bronze heels from Casadei and a cute read boxy clutch bag while her hair was swept to the side and tied in a loose ponytail. From Disney Princess to Red Carpet Queen? We think so. [poll id=”231″]

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Katy Perry is a vision in pink

Goodness! The celebs have really been loving fuchsia lately. First Kelly Rowland stepped out in a floor length bright pink number at the weekend, and yesterday, MLF favourite Katy Perry was seen sporting a vibrant hot pink dress. She was pictured in the West End with her mother-in-law, Barbara Brand, after watching Ghost: The Musical wearing a matching pink coat carefully placed over her shoulders. The cut of her dress is totally chic and fits with the old-school Hollywood look Katy does so well. She chose to accessorise with black opaques and patent Louboutin pumps to add a directional edge. While her candy pink hair has had mixed reviews, we rather like the way Katy isn’t afraid to experiment with colour – and she certainly carries off matching her dress to her ‘do with aplomb! Full marks for that matching bright pink lippie too. [poll id=”220″]

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Lunchtime buy: Isabel Marant Yosemite alpaca Navajo cardigan

Paris Fashion Week ended the month-long fashion processions yesterday, and in homage to iconic Parisian designer Isabel Marant, who showed her spring/summer collection at the weekend, we’re coveting this Navajo cardigan from her AW11 collection this week. The Marant girl is the cooler-than-cool chick who can just throw on a jumper and a pair of shorts and look like something straight out of a rock ‘n’ roll music video. This rich cream chunky knit with black, red and yellow Navajo jacquard detailing is one of those pieces every girl can slip on snuggle up in. Its thick knit offers a bundle of practical winter warmth whilst its tribal red, black and yellow loose threads promise to see us right through to the festival fields next summer – quite a novelty, we think you’ll agree. The South American-inspired Navajo fabric featured again on Marant’s spring 2012 runway at the weekend, so you’ll already be one step ahead of the style pack, too. Time to invest in some Parisian chic, we think. Mais, oui! Isabel Marant Yosemite Alpaca Navajo Cardigan, £635.00, available at Matches.

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London Fashion Week SS12: Peter Jensen

This is a guest post by Sarah Driscoll, one of our fabulous competition winners. She’s been hitting the tents at Somerset House as a guest fashion reporter for My Fashion Life to cover as many of London’s spring shows as she can make – find out how she got on when we armed her with a bag full of tickets and sent her packing… Who: Peter Jensen What: Known for always centring his collections around a famous female muse, Jensen’s SS12 collection focused on troubled jazz singer, Nina Simone. Highlights: The safari animal printed suits and floral tulle dresses, rounded off with the cute ankle socks and bohemian turbans. Lowlights: Those who didn’t like the character may have struggled to escape the theme. Thoughts: It’s quite poignant, considering the recent loss of another infamous troubled jazz singer, that Jensen focused on Nina Simone. Simone’s stubborn, strong and independently-minded character was the inspiration for the pieces, and the clothes certainly made that presence felt. White broiderie Anglaise trench coats and ankle strap shoes with socks suggested an innocent femininity, whilst the angry-eyed tortoiseshell sunglasses and huge hair tucked in black straw turbans showed a more dramatic, passionate side – as did the raunchy satin-front bustier dresses. Leopard print cropped trousers and gold lurex jumpers offered a more relaxed, off-duty approach to the glamour, as models walked to a live piano performance, which further enhanced the sense of the musician behind this inspiring collection. Watch the video of Peter Jensen’s spring/summer 2012 show below: Peter Jensen SS12 | Rightster, posted with vodpod

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Amy Childs’ Essex ‘allure’ in Vogue? Shaaat uppp!

If the elongated title has already confused you, imagine the flummoxed expression when I learnt that Essex’s finest had landed in the holy grail of fashion publications. The reasons for being flabbergasted by this revelation are pretty apparent: Amy Childs is not a super, an A-lister, a fashion-forward WAG or an ambassador for ethical fashion, but merely the by-product of a modern day virus we catch through our television sets: reality TV. Leaning, more than anything, into the unrealities of life (‘vajazzles’ and plush lifestyles without a day’s work), The Only Way is Essex‘s Amy Childs is the cost-effective but highly glamorous answer to Katie Price – who occasionally bursts into fits of controlled laughter, amidst sporadic blurts of “hun” or “babe” with meaningless emphasis when addressing everyone she meets. Having been accustomed to seeing her on ITV2, in sensationalised celeb gossip magazines and now on Celebrity Big Brother, to come across her in the UK Vogue October issue shook me loose of my fashion hinges. As a novice fashion journo, I am guilty of attending a rather incriminating Essex Fashion Week, which lasted the best part of two days with intermittent music due to the DJ’s frequent spasms, orange-stained outfits and uncared-for hair extensions, making the marquee in which the event was held resemble an odour-free hay barn. But I have been left seriously wondering why Alexandra Shulman should grow an infatuation with what it means to be an Essex girl – or Essexite, as I prefer to call it. Vogue, to its millions of avid followers globally, is the pioneer of everything. Anything sartorial; if it’s noted or listed by Vogue and its many ‘-ettes’, will become fashion legislation. So is Vogue featuring Amy Childs set to transform her into some sort of ‘authority’, or is it a […]

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Where we went on FNO: the high street

This is a guest post by Lois Mills, one of our (frankly brilliant) competition winners. Last night we sent her on a special mission to sift out the sweetest soirees taking place on the high street at Fashion’s Night Out – and not one to turn down a challenge, she triumphed in her task. Here, Lois shares her experiences on her very first Fashion’s Night Out… The night everyone has been talking about has arrived: Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out. You know that you can only expect greatness when three of the best words in the dictionary are used all in the same title (and in case you’re having a little difficulty choosing which three words I mean, let’s just say I’m not a fan of the ‘out’doors!). Having caught a little of what happened at last year’s events, and having spoken to Daisy (the other competition winner) about what to wear, I was giving my outfit choice some serious consideration. In the end I went for a very Seventiess vibe, with high-waist purple velvet trousers, a green vintage vest and a studded black belt; topped off with a retro pair of glasses and a black wedge-and-sock combo for my feet! On the train, I was busily taking advantage of the VFNO app; discovering what was going on in every store whilst viciously scribbling them down, trying to be strategic and rank them in order of importance and closeness to one another. A few minutes later, and my list was longer than Oxford Street itself – tonight was going to be hectic! For me, the night began in John Lewis – there were three fashion shows running over the course of the evening, and Mischa Barton was present at one of them. Fingers crossed. I was at the first show, and […]

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Where we went at FNO: the high end

This is a guest post by Daisy Jeffery, one of our (frankly brilliant) competition winners who had the chance to hit London’s streets last night and discover the designer parties taking place in the capital’s West End. Here, Daisy shares her experiences from her very first Fashion’s Night Out… From the fashion to the fashionable, the makeovers to the manicures, the champagne to the cocktails (and, of course, the goodie bags!) – the long awaited Fashion’s Night Out hit London last night with more fun and famous faces than you could shake a stick at. The city became a Mecca for decadence and glamour, and from the well-heeled lovelies on New Bond Street to the retro glamazon creatures of Bruton Street, London came alive for the third year running to celebrate what could only be described as an upmarket fashion-frenzied carnival for the weird and wonderful. Kicking off the evening in true British fashion at Burberry, walking down the white carpet and through the velour ropes shoppers were immediately greeted with champagne and rose gold ribbons bearing the scent of the label’s latest ‘Body’ fragrance. Whether you chose to parade the store admiring the trench coats, marvel at the latest collections or kick up your heels to the beat of the live Wolf Gang performance, Christopher Bailey certainly knows how to get the party started in style. Next, I hit Louis Vuitton‘s Maison for a paparazzi-inspired event, where the store hosted a bunch of photo booths to capture the moment while Vogue photographers mingled with the crowd. Six foot beauties in their highest of heels sipped on Mojitos while marvelling at the world-famous bags, as the Armani-clad males sporting Robert Pattinson-esque ‘dos checked out the artwork on display at the back of the store. It was Mulberry, however, who flew […]

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Who wore it best? Katie Holmes vs Lucy Liu in Azzedine Alaïa

We’ll level with you – we’re kind of obsessed with lace. It’s so feminine and flirty that we can’t resist anything with even a hint of the fabric on it. So when we saw this short and sweet Azzedine Alaïa dress on not one but two celebs this week we practically sang with joy. And naturally, the question fell to this: how did these starlets style it, and who wore the trend first? Katie Holmes was the most recent to don the dress to the MTV Video Music Awards last week. The actress accessorised with a suede tan pair of Proenza Schouler lace-up ankle boots, which though we love, we think make her legs look a bit stumpy on this occasion. Still, we’re still lusting over her luxurious tresses and simple but efficient make-up. However, Charlie’s Angels actress Lucy Liu wore the Alaïa dress back in July to a movie screening in New York. She teamed her lace number with elegant nude pumps featuring peep-toe detail, and we love her addition of a popping berry clutch to brighten up the dark dress. But whose look are you loving? Katie’s cute ‘n’ cool style, or Lucy’s lady-like elegance? Cast your votes below! [poll id=”192″]

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Top stories this week: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley for M&S, Beyonce’s pregnant, McQueen exhibition comes to London and MORE!

Beyonce is pregnant! We’ve got to admit that the above picture filled us with more joy than than a full stocking on Christmas morning. Debuting her Lanvin-encased bump at the VMAs last weekend, Beyonce announced the news that Sasha Fierce fans have been waiting to hear – she’s pregnant with Jay Z’s baby! Read more about the bootylicious mamma’s pregnancy here! Rosie Huntington-Whiteley models for Marks and Spencer Not quite the next step that was expected for Burberry body Rosie Huntington-Whiteley after her acting debut in Transformers 3, the model has turned to smoulder on screen as the new face of Marks and Spencer’s Autograph collection. And we definitely didn’t expect to see Stateside hunk Ryan Reynolds cuddling up next to her, either! Check out a first glimpse of the ad campaign here! McQueen’s Savage Beauty exhibition is coming to London! Finally we can marvel at the beauty of the late Alexander McQueen’s designs on home soil, thanks to all the fashion fans who signed the petition to bring the Savage Beauty exhibition home to London. Of course, it’s not official just yet, but discussions are underway as to possible venues to host the record-breaking exhibit in the capital. Read more here! Valentino: the musical, coming to stage near you As if an Oscar-nominated film wasn’t enough, legendary designer Valentino might be about to hit the Broadway in a musical about his life. The near-80-year old’s fabulous fashion story is in talks to be made into an on-stage production, Valentino: the musical – we can’t wait to see the costumes! Read more here! Angelina Jolie spends £1,300 in 15 minutes at French Connection Remember when Beyonce had a manic dash round Topshop? Well Angelina Jolie just topped that epic shop with a crazy 15-minute pit-stop in French Connection. Hitting London’s King’s Road this week, she splashed out […]

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Treat him to: Philips Fidelio iPod speaker dock

If giving really does feel as good as receiving, we reckon you’ll feel pretty smug when you treat your guy to this iPod speaker docking station by Philips. With bonus points for being a cool and practical present, the Fidelio DS9000 docking station is the gateway to everything he loves about music. Boasting unrivalled sound quality through any iPod or iPhone, this speaker comes complete with passive crossover spanning a full audio spectrum, allowing him to fine-tune his bass to his heart’s beat. What’s more, he can share music with friends and explore extra features with the Fidelio app. And designed from sustainable wood and slick-looking metal with a sensor to automatically activate the backlit control panel, it’s got bags of style to boot (which will no doubt make your life a little easier while his blasting his beats). £449.97 £399.97, available at Tesco Direct.

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Chic Shoegasms: Alexander McQueen Faithful boot

Welcome to Alexander McQueen’s Faithful boot (cue dramatic, orchestral music). If anyone does ultimate rock and roll, it’s the Alexander McQueen label. I adore these boots and all their beautiful, fashion-forward features. Run your fingers over their sumptuous black leather and edgy ridges, pull up that antique silver skull zip tab while you balance on that cleverly hidden interior front platform and slick pencil heel. These would be your rock and run shoes, the one’s you’d work for that ‘look-at-me-working-it’ moment when you need to impress. They’re almost (and this is what I love about them more than anything) like individual leather jackets for your feet – I mean, come on, what more would you want as the colder winter months draw in? So when it comes to the price tag; £575? Pouf! It would be gone in a second when it comes to these.   Alexander McQueen Faithful Boot, £575, available at Alexander McQueen.

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Top Stories this week: Kate Moss and Rafael Nadal get naked, Kim Kardashian wears THREE wedding dresses and much more!

Kim Kardashian marries in THREE different dresses With numerous reality shows, clothing lines and countless endorsement deals, Kim Kardashian’s wedding to Kris Humphries wasn’t going to be a low-key affair. This was proved by the A-list guests, a £1.5 million magazine deal and a total of THREE outfit changes by the bride. See all the pictures from the star studded event here. Kate Moss gets naked for the new Pirelli calendar So our favourite British-born supermodel has been getting unclothed, but it’s all for a good cause: the new Pirelli calendar. Click here for some exclusive preview pictures, made more interesting by the fact that they were taken by Mrs Hinces’ ex-boyfriend! If the naked pictures of Kate Moss aren’t enough to fill you up, take a look at what John Galliano said about the supermodel here, or watch her chatting to Vogue about her wedding here – plus see never-before-seen pictures of a young Moss here! Rafael Nadal for Armani AW11 Yet more nakedness in this week’s news, but this time it isn’t a supermodel getting her kit off, but a super buff tennis star. None other than Rafael Nadal, who shows us his, ahem, package in the new Armani campaign ads. Decide if he matched up to Goldenball Becks here. Is Alexa Chung getting a new reality fashion show? It’s hard to remember now that Alexa Chung was once more famous for her presenting skills than her ability to put together an outfit. But it seems not everyone has forgotten that she has the gift of the TV gab, as she may have just landed herself a new reality TV show called 24-hour Catwalk. We would definitely tune in, decide if you would here. Twiggy relaunches music career with an album of ballads Twiggy may have made her name in […]

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Modelling prodigy or exploited pre-teen? Meet Thylane Lena-Rose Blondeau, the 10-year-old French model

We’ve become accustomed to seeing spotty teens take centre stage and call the showbiz shotguns in the music and film industries. Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Elle Fanning and Hailee Steinfeld are all products of these menacingly enticing and lucrative vocations, but look past the red carpet events, clamouring fans and sell-out nail polishes and the questions begin to surface: when do you draw the line? At which point should entry be refused to the money-spinning career club? When we heard about 10-year-old Thylane Lena-Rose Blondeau, apart from her super-long name, we weren’t confused by the unassuming pre-teen. That was until we stumbled upon a heavily photo-shopped image of the said minor posing for French magazine, Cadeaux. Dripping with makeup, bronzed beyond her years, donning a metallic gold dress and heels three sizes too big for her whilst surrounded by bunnies, was far more suggestively siren than we liked. At 10, Blondeau is only a few years shy of making a highly-expected modelling debut and following in the Nicholas Kirkwood shod footsteps of teen catwalk queens Karlie Kloss, Daphne Groeneveld and gap-toothed Lindsey Wixson. But images surfacing of the pre-teen looking increasingly mature and appearing in editorials semi-naked or spread across animal hides in grown-up attire make us feel slightly uneasy.  Her premature blossoming before the lens is somewhat unnatural, given the circumstances she’s being photographed in, and although her remarkable beauty and striking features are so prominent at such a tender age, the fashion industry reigning in on this and utilising the power of Blondeau’s unique aesthetic to create something disturbing is unfair. It’s a known fact that a youthful and otherworldly look is a prerequisite for a successful modeling career, but falling below the teen boundaries to reach this kind of visual is dangerous. Positioning the modeling lifestyle and […]

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Amy Winehouse: She will be missed greatly….

When the news spread on Saturday that Amy Winehouse had died in her Camden home, the music industry and fashion industry alike felt a heavy loss. She was without doubt one of the biggest talents of our generation and paved the way for the host of solo female singers we have today. Here at MFL we will miss her unique fashion sense – her gravity-defying ebony beehive, the winged eyeliner, those ahoy-there tattoos, the rockabilly ensembles…. We loved her because she was an individual. She dressed like she had just walked off the ‘Happy Days’ set and rocked the fifties look with aplomb. Karl Largerfield dubbed her “the new Brigitte” (after Bardot). She took inspiration from Dusty Springfield, The Ronettes and Billie Holliday but her look was pure Amy. She made it her own. From those cinched-in mini dresses, flashes of bra and tottering heels to her Fred Perry polo shirts and ballet flats, she was a true fashion icon.  Even though she’s gone, her legacy will still live on. Not just in music. When you see a girl walking down the street with her hair piled high in a messy beehive, that’s Amy. When you choose to wear super thick winged eyeliner to rock up your look, that’s Amy. That girl you see on the bus with pin-up tattoos all down her arm, that’s Amy. RIP Amy, the most unlikely fashion icon of them all…..

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Karen Elson matches her hair with her dress in Gucci

Last Wednesday, musician and model, Karen Elson, attended the Tonight we Tanqueray event in New York City wearing a fiery flame-filled Gucci chiffon long sleeve scarf detail dress, complete with silk crepe de chine coulotte finishings. The dress itself was taken from the label’s WRTW Fall/Winter 2011-2012 collection, and although it looked stunning upon Karen’s slender frame, we’re not quite sure her matching barnet does the overall look justice – it’s just to much tango for our liking. But that’s not to say she didn’t look absolutely stunning on the night, oh no, there’s just too much of an orange overload going on for us to take it all in. A bit hit and miss here Karen. But what do you think of her outfit? [poll id=”173″]

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