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Weekly round-up
Boy, what a busy week it’s been: London Fashion Week has ended and left us all longing for the sunshine, Karl Lagerfeld has turned 10 inches tall, and a certain model is fed up of being fat…
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week SS10: Kinder Aggugini
If Alice from Alice in Wonderland were ever to meet Coco Chanel then she may have ended up looking somewhat like Kinder’s creations. An unusual snakeskin print took centre stage alongside monochrome and ladylike tweeds. This was both sleek and girly with an air of eccentricity. Kinder is without doubt a very talented designer. His cuts are clean, smart and elegant, they look finished, and finely executed. The bright splashes of colour kept the line summery, and there was not a trouser leg to be seen or leather jacket making it really rather fresh. The only criticism is that it felt a little inconsistent. There were these beautiful pared back pieces then multiple layered clashing outfits. And although the layered pieces still worked, they were almost unnecessary as the design is there. The key pieces were definitely the quirky take on the boucle jacket and those pinafore style dresses. Monochrome with brights is a far better alternative to boring nautical and far more dramatic. Although I think I’ll leave the mad hatter hat for Johnny Depp. Kinder has been the one to watch for the last two seasons, and if he continues in such a fashion then he will be force to be reckoned with.
Read MoreWhy Lagerfeld loves Lily Allen
As the new face of Chanel’s Coco Cocoon collection , which launches in two weeks , Lily Allen seems to have made quite an impression on Karl Lagerfeld. Lily modelled the luxury sportswear bags for a shoot with Lagerfeld, and the Chanel designer was filled with nothing but praise for the young singer. He told Vogue.co.uk: “I love Lily Allen. She looks a lot like Gabrielle Chanel and she is a self-made woman. She is cool, young and extremely witty. “Photographing her for this advertising campaign was fantastic fun, he said. “She is extremely inspiring and is completely taken with the bags , with her typical English reserve! Wow, what a way to make an impression, hey? Actually, we couldn’t agree more with Mr. Lagerfeld , Lily looks amazing in the shoot, and we bet she’s not opposed to being compared to Ms. Chanel, either. [Images]
Read MoreNY Fashion Week SS10: Day 1 Recap
The Spring/Summer New York Fashion Week shows are always a bit like going back to school after summer break. You’ve been taking it easy and basking in the sun when suddenly , with a mix of excitement and anxiety , you are faced with an overwhelmingly busy schedule! While today may have been the first official day of New York Fashion Week, the festivities really began yesterday morning when the Couture Council of the Museum at FIT hosted their annual luncheon at Cipriani to present the 2009 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion to Dries Van Noten. Everyone from Linda Fargo and Amy Astley to Phillip Lim and Isabel Toledo were there and when Dries accepted his award (from Maggie Gyllenhaal who asked the designer to design her wedding dress last year), he said that he first and foremost wanted to thank all the women who wear his clothes for making his dreams come alive , love!
Read MoreNaomi Campbell for V magazine
Supermodel Naomi Campbell is the latest to feature in a super-luxe fashion spread for V magazine.
Read MoreYour Label BBC: Behind the Scenes
Put together just a few short weeks ago, the BBC Blast project fashionistas have really thrown themselves into their working fashion roles proving the kids are more than alright. In preparation for a look-book for their show at Fashion Week, the group ran their own professional photo shoot at the Whitechapel centre – a decadent disused Victorian school just off Commercial Road.
Read MoreAudrey Tatou says “no” to Botox
Audrey Tautou prefers reading to cosmetic surgery. The ‘Coco Before Chanel’ actress has no intention of going under the knife, maintaining she is happy to grow old gracefully. She said: “I’d rather read a book than get Botox. The 33-year-old actress refuses to call herself a natural beauty, but admits she is too lazy to become obsessed with her appearance.
Read MoreDiane Kruger’s found a father in Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld is like a father to Diane Kruger. Chanel’s creative director is a close friend of the 33-year-old actress, and she enjoys spending time with him when she is in Paris. Diane explained: “Oh, Karl. I pop in to see him at work if I’m in the area. He doesn’t do dinners but he’s got this great catering guy at work who just cooks so he doesn’t have to go out.
Read MoreBehind the scenes at Rice and Beans!
As a long time vintage collector, you begin to know where to go to seek special one of a kind pieces, vintage clothes that you cant just buy anywhere. I thought I pretty much knew all the best places to go, that is until I stumbled upon the Rice and Beans online vintage store! It stocks some of the most beautiful vintage clothes I’ve come across, it’s individual, and all of the pieces are in grand condition. I was lucky enough to interview Sarah Korsiak Cellier, the lady behind
Read MoreAW09 Trends: La Parisienne
Coquettish, frivolous and a total vamp after dark, this season, fashion’s darling, la Parisienne, makes an uber-glamorous return. Yes, ready-to-wear meets couture this season as the Parisienne look brings glamorous and dramatic silhouettes with bold shoulders, soft draping, ruffles and big bows taking centre stage. The City of Lights inspired some of the season’s best colletions with classic French cuts, sassy stripes and rich fabrics. Channel French heroines Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneueve and Paris muses Loulou de la Falaise and Inès de la Fressange.
Read MoreAlexa Chung lands DKNY Jeans campaign
Lily Allen a run for her money as Chanel’s next muse but it’s DKNY jeans who’ve snapped up Ms Chung. The brand has ditched Daisy Lowe who fronted the SS09 campaign in favour of Chung who can be seen in the AW09 collection posing on the streets of NY. Why Alexa? Speaking to Scott Schuman of The Sartorialist, the ads will be in a mag near you from August onwards.
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Lanvin or Linzi?
Summer is itching to appear (promise), we had our sunny spell and now the rain refuses to go away. More than being very upsetting and rather annoying, it makes it difficult in choosing the appropriate footwear. It is morally wrong to be wearing boots in the months of July and August but unless you want soaking wet feet, sandals are not an option. Step forward the ballet pump, a hidden gem of a shoe, chic for work and play, they can be formal in black or add a summery splash of colour in a gorgeous array of brights. My favourites have to be the Chanel-esque quilted flats, in black, they are perfect for pairing with jeans, vest and blazer for that preppy casual look or a skirt and shirt for that smart office outfit.
Read MoreAudrey Tautou’s got French chic in the bag
Audrey Tautou becomes the “incarnation of French chic” in new movie ‘Coco Before Chanel’. The actress plays legendary French designer Coco Chanel in the film, and director and co-writer Anne Fontaine has revealed the crew went to great pains to ensure Audrey embodied her during the film. She said: “Chanel was different. Chanel turned this difference into a fundamental asset, though it must have been a terrible suffering for her. We worked on that transformation with Audrey. At first, she appears as a little peasant girl, unpolished with a beehive hairstyle – then, we see how her style clashes with the other women only to become, in the last part of the movie, the incarnation of French chic.” Anne revealed Karl Lagerfeld, who is head designer and creative director of Chanel, was pleased with the decision to cast Audrey, and also helped ensure the costumes worked by allowing the movie to use some pieces from the label. She added to seenit.co.uk: “In the final sequence, all the dresses come from the Conservatory of Chanel. I met Karl Lagerfeld several times. We showed him the sketches of the clothes my costume designer was making. When Karl saw pictures of Audrey Tautou, he told me she was the only ‘true Chanel’. We collaborated in a very natural way with the Maison Chanel.”
Read MoreAvril Lavigne expands fashion line
Avril Lavigne is expanding her fashion line to include younger girls. The ‘Girlfriend’ singer – who launched her Abbey Dawn collection for juniors at US store Kohl last year – has created a children’s line for the range, which is inspired by her own rocky style. Taking about the designs, which will feature layered T-shirts with skulls on and leggings, Avril told People magazine: “We have a really cute zebra hoodie with ears and I’m like, ‘Can I fit into the extra-large? Because I really like these!’ ”
Read MoreParis Couture Week AW09: It’s bloomin lovely at Christian Dior!
John Galliano sent models down the catwalk in their underwear at the first day of Paris’ Couture Fashion Week yesterday. The ‘Fever in the Cabine’ Christian Dior collection was inspired by shows put on in the 50s, and featured models in jackets and knickers, and skirts and bras. Galliano was inspired by a picture of Dior backstage at a show surrounded by models hurriedly getting dressed. He attempted to recreate the mayhem on stage, with the couture outfits available to order as sets. Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper reports: “A lilac, wide-collared jacket was worn with seashell-pink lace ‘tap’ pants and an orange satin ‘tulip’ skirt with a vintage-style, 50s black bra. Lace knickers, suspenders and stockings were paired with a dramatic, black-and-white, zebra-print jacket. A leopard-print sheath dress was open at the bust to show an elaborate black lace bra.”
Read MoreBehind the scenes at Emma Watson’s ELLE Cover Shoot
It’s true – the girl really is everywhere. This month’s ELLE UK sees Emma Watson photographed like never before. Adding a rock-chic edge to her youthful looks, Watson is pictured with heavy feline eyes and back-combed hair – complete of course with an outfit courtesy of her favourite designer, Chanel. Take a look at ELLE’s behind-the-scenes footage of the cover shoot here
Read MoreMischa Barton reveals her beauty secrets
Mischa Barton’s style is “rock ‘n’ roll natural”. The former ‘O.C.’ actress hates wearing too much make-up, but feels barefaced unless her eyes are outlined with liner. She explained: “I’d describe my look as natural with a rock ‘n’ roll edge. I’m low-maintenance, but with eye make-up! I use tons of Chanel black eyeliner and always have it on me. I’m pretty used to doing a smokey eye on myself using Yves Saint Laurent eyeshadows in shimmery black and blue.”
Read MoreEmma Watson’s Teen Vogue Cover Shoot!
Take a look at the fabulous pics of new fashion favourite Emma Watson, in this month’s Teen Vogue! Shot in and around an old English Country manor, the styling reflects the attitude of the new, more mature Watson that we have recently grown accustomed to. From her numerous outings in Chanel, to her experimentation with new designers (that William Tempest dress), Watson has truly broken into the fashion world. We love the exagerrated shoulders and pouffe skirts… not to mention those huge Burberry boots!
Read MoreLagerfeld & Ditto: BFF’s forever? Not likely!
Beth Ditto doesn’t care if Karl Lagerfeld likes her. The Gossip singer – who recently designed her own range of clothes for British high street store Evans – met the fashion designer at Paris Fashion Week earlier this year and although they got on, Beth doesn’t count him as a friend. She said: “Do I enjoy standing next to Karl Lagerfeld? Yes, that was totally surreal and f**king cool. What if, come tomorrow, he hates me? Well, I don’t really care because he’s not my friend. It’s not like a break-up. He’s just a person who makes dresses for me sometimes.”
Read MoreMischa Barton’s natural hair
Mischa Barton refuses to style her hair. The former ‘O.C’ actress says she prefers her long tresses to look natural so doesn’t use products and will only brush it once in the morning. She said: ‘I let my hair do its own thing; I don’t style it. My hair is very fine and gets greasy, so I usually wash it every day with Herbal Essence shampoo. I like it down and natural. When I wake up, my hair is a mess, but once I brush it through, it’s okay.’
Read MoreProfessional model Amber Rose
Amber Rose has signed to Ford Models. The on/off girlfriend of rapper Kanye West – who is rumoured to have split from Kanye after a five-month romance – reportedly inked a deal with the renowned New York agency earlier this week. Rubbishing claims Amber and Kanye have ended their relationship, fashion journalist Derek Blasberg wrote on his Twitter page: ‘Weird item in the paper today. I was with Kanye last night – AND his foxy bald girlfriend. Still together, celebrating her signing with Ford. (sic)’
Read MoreKarl Lagerfeld blasts Seal
Karl Lagerfeld has attacked Seal’s appearance. The Chanel designer – who previously said the singer’s wife Heidi Klum was ‘no runway’ model – blasted the ‘Kiss From A Rose’ star’s facial scarring, which was caused by a teenage bout of Discoid lupus erythematosus. Karl said: ‘I am no dermatologist but I wouldn’t want Seal’s skin. Mine looks better than his. He is covered in craters.’
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Five minutes with fashion designer Rachel Roy
Rachel Roy has been on our radar since the debut of her eponymous label in 2005. Each season she churns out sophisticated and classic collections that speak to the working woman perfectly. Celebs fans include Kate Hudson, Helena Christensen, Veronica Webb and Lucy Liu. Oh and Andre Leon Talley is a fan too. Enough said. A native of sunny California, her home is now in Manhattan with her two daughters. Rachel recently added to her workload with the launch of a more affordable contemporary line titled Rachel Rachel Roy. The collection is sold exclusively to Macy’s and is a must to check out, especially if you adore Rachel’s signature aesthetic. If you could go back in time and shadow any designer, who would it be? Coco Chanel. I admire the strength she had to start her own business and maintain a strong voice in a time when it was much harder for women to hold a position of power. What was the biggest challenge you faced when creating the diffusion line? Fortunately there were hardly any challenges, as Jones was able to provide me with a spectacular staff and more support than I could ever have imagined. The one challenge I did encounter was balancing my time between this line and my designer line , I found myself wishing I could spend more time with each piece than the 24-hour day allowed me to. What’s the one thing you look forward to when Fashion Week comes around Being inspired, seeing how others are inspired, and helping to move fashion forward. Can you give us sneaky clue into the inspiration behind your next Rachel Roy collection? I have just completed my Resort 2010 collection which was inspired by ‘Scuba Pop’ so I haven’t even begun to think about Spring yet! Finally, […]
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Daily Fix: The Boyfriend Blazer
Finding the perfect cover up for cool spring days and breezy summer nights is often a sartorial challenge. But fear not: This season we can borrow from the boys with a mannish, boyfriend blazer , it’s the season’s relaxed new way to work this wardrobe staple. Yes, the masculine, oversize boyfriend blazer has returned from the eighties. The Spring/Summer ’09 runways were awash with this adaptable look. Yves Saint Laurent’s was very sleek , big in the shoulder, narrow in the hips – paired over a miniskirt. Ralph Lauren grounded a floaty chiffon evening dress by topping it of with a boyfriend blazer while Hussein Chalayan paired his with nothing but boots.
Read MoreMichael Jackson, Givenchy, and Stardust: The King of Pop Turns Androgynous
My present thinking wouldn’t regard Michael Jackson as much of a fashion-forward chap. These days, I’m more concerned with the King of Pop melting under the sweltering sun of Dubai as his Botox infused visage struggles to hold itself together. However, judging by Jackson’s recent head-to-toe Givenchy womenswear getup, it seems like the King of Pop is back to his good ol’ “Beat It” best! Based on recent sightings, it’s no secret that Jackson is trying to relive his trendsetter days. After being seen cavorting about in a svelte Balmain t-shirt from the label’s AW09 womenswear collection, recent snapshots show Jackson in a piece for piece rendition of an AW07 stardust-inspired Givenchy look that Gemma Ward wore. Interestingly, closer observation of Jackson’s lapel in comparison to Ward’s shows adjustments were made to tone down the femininity of the initial jacket. Amendments aside, it’s safe to say that Jackson’s affinity for Givenchy could best be described as straight, no chaser!
Read MoreA cheap and cheerful Galliano
It’s often easy to see where one designer has drawn influence from another , witness Marc Jacobs tilted straw boaters in tribute to Chanel or Herve Leger channelling Alaia. And it’s also not unusual for fashion designers to reference a particular period, person or mood as the inspiration for a collection. But sometimes the inspiration behind a design, or collection of designs, is so obvious it’s also quite surprising. I must admit that when someone pointed out to me that a number of the costumes parading down the avenida at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival looked like something Dior’s John Galliano would create, I scoffed.
Read MoreNicola Roberts works Blitz style
We’ve been hearing for a while that Blitz style is due for a comeback. In this time of recession we will apparently be taking notes from our sisters of the 40s. Landgirl chic remains one of the coolest trends, but it is a style that is notoriously hard to pull off. Due to it’s carefree look which actually requires hours of hair rollering and pout painting. But one person who has mastered the Blitz look is Nicola Roberts of Girl’s Aloud. She was out in all her 1940s glory with fellow Girl’s Aloud star Nadine Coyle whose style was firmly in this decade.
Read MoreDinner with five fashion icons!
Have you ever been in one of those long term relationships where you fall into the comfort zone and then suddenly find yourself falling in love with your partner all over again? It’s a wonderful feeling, getting those butterflies back. Yes, I’ve fallen in love again, but this time it’s with a style icon we have been in a relationship with for years.
Read MoreDior gets viral with The Lady Noire Affair
It would seem that the French fashion houses have discovered the internet and the power of viral marketing. First up there was Chanel, which had a very lovely Lara Stone trying on clothes in a fitting room with Karl Lagerfeld offering direction. The
Read MoreGossip Girl works 80s style
We all know that 80s bad taste is the trend of the season, and we know that Gossip Girl is a great way to get a fashion fix. For American viewers, last night saw the first flashback scene of Serena’s mother Lily van der Woodsen as a bright young thing back in the 80s, or to many the decade fashion forgot. We see little Lily played by Brittany Snow trying on a whole host of 80s fashions. It was a little taste of things to come, the spin off doesn’t have a title yet, how about ‘Material Girl? But the show will follow Lily during her wild days in LA.
Read MoreThe Met Costume Institute Gala 2009: The Risk-takers
So, we’ve had gowns and cocktail dresses, now we give you the risk takers. Thank god for those A-listers who really give us some fashion that we can get our teeth into. Some of the outfits are a major disaster, yes I’m talking about Madonna in this Louis Vuitton get up. This is not her finest fashion hour. But hey it’s the Met Gala, if celebs can’t go buck wild here, when can they eh?
Read MoreThe Met Costume Institute Gala 2009: The Gowns
Forget the Oscars. Last night NY was awash with celebs who scrubbed up and donned their best outfits for the annual Met Costume Institute Gala. Hosted by Marc Jacobs, Kate Moss and Justin Timberlake, the purpose of the event was to honour “the model as a muse. With actresses and singers dominating campaigns and magazine covers, the supermodel is a dying breed. So what to do? Celebrate their existence with an exhibition and a ball. Top tables for the evening set guests back a Alaia snub, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista and Stephanie Seymour chose not to attend….a bit sad really as all three would have set the carpet on fire. But alas we do still have a lot of material to work with. So here goes.
Read MoreKarl Lagerfeld puts on his dancing shoes
An interview with Princess Kasia Al Thani
Multi-tasking is nothing new to Princess Kasia Al Thani. She’s a mum, wife, philanthropist and somehow manages to find time to run her successful luxury gift boutique , Savoir-Faire.com. Since founding the site in late 2007, Savoir-Faire.com has become the go-to for those in search of the perfect gift for their loved ones. We caught up with Princess Kasia to get an insight into her life and loves. Oh what we wouldn’t give to be a Princess…even just for a day! How would you define your style? Elegant with a bit of an edge, I really like to mix it up. Which 5 personalities both past and present would you invite for the ultimate dinner party? Coco Chanel , She was always so effortlessly chic and sophisticated , a quality that only a true style icon can claim to possess. Virginia Woolf , A strong and opinionated woman , I would have thought she’d bring very interesting topics to the table Barack Obama , I was brought up in the States and would love to meet Obama, a symbol of just how much the world is changing for the better. I would ask him if being the top man is living up to expectations. Natalie Massenet , I would love for www.Savoir-Faire.com to have the success that Net-a-Porter.com has had and would really like to meet her. Bill Gates , He’s a great role model for any businessperson , driven, intelligent, single-minded, successful and a philanthropist. I would like to know what motivates him. What’s your fashion weakness? Hermes Birkin bags , I have a large collection of them and am on the waiting list for another two colours. Describe your home? It’s traditional but very comfortable and warm. Tell us about your beauty regime? I am very adamant about […]
Read MoreFirst Look: The Beautiful Life
We love a good fashion show, whether it’s reality such as stylista or the soon to be screend Running in Heels or romcom Ugly Betty style. But the surefire hit of the year is going to be The Beautiful Life. The Beautiful Life sees Elle Macpherson as head of a modelling agency and Mischa Barton is Sonja a supermodel veteran, and it is all being produced by model and actor Ashton Kutcher. So let’s see; glamorous cast: check, bitchy atmosphere equals top one liners: check, fab outfits: check.
Read MoreLove your style: Kate Mara
Actress and girl about town Kate Mara is best known for her work on 24 and Brokeback Mountain. A fixture on the LA and NY party circuit, Mara knows how to make an entrance. Whether she’s front row at Zac Posen looking darling and demure, at a Chanel event dazzling in their latest couture collection, adding some much needed va-va-voom to the red carpet in eye popping body-con, or proving red heads can in fact wear red and get away with it at Sundance, Kate always manages to look cool, calm, and collected. Look and learn.
Read MoreLindsay Lohan’s not such a lonely heart
Lindsay Lohan has once again been causing quite a stir, but this week it isn’t for any wild child antics, but rather a very clever advertising campaign. In a video posted on
Read MoreFancy a piece of Gwyneth Paltrow’s wardrobe?
Well, now you can. The Hollywood starlet is selling off her wardrobe on eBay to raise money for the Robin Hood Foundation. It’s called the GOOP eBay store after Gwyneth’s personal blog. And it is stocked full of fabulous pieces. Gwyneth takes US 8.5-9.5 in shoes and US 4-6 in clothes. But never fear there are plenty of yummy bags and accessories if you’re not Gwyneth size. There are loads of lovely pieces, including some fab Tods gladiator-esque sandals, a pair of gorgeous Michael Kors sunglasses not forgetting the mint Chanel, and some stunning Balenciaga and Lanvin pieces. But check out the pictured studded Burberry sandals! Wow! They’re currently up to $373.82. There are some really great pieces, and the auction is all in aid of a great cause. The Robin Hood Foundation has been targeting poverty in New York City since 1988. They provide education and programs in order to tackle numerous issues including domestic violence, healthcare, the homeless and teen pregnancy. To have a look at the gorgeous Gwyneth’s wares click here. Otherwise check out Gwyneth’s blog GOOP.
Read MoreNew Spring fragrances: DKNY vs Tommy Hilfiger
The Contenders: DKNY Be Delicious Fresh Blossom , The fourth fragrance in the Be Delicious range is inspired by New York apple blossom trees and has top notes of grapefruit, cassis and sun-drenched apricot with heart notes of muguet, jasmine and petal rose. It is available as a 30ml, 50ml and 100ml eau de parfum, with prices starting at £37.00. There’s a 150ml limited-edition shower gel too. Tommy Hilfiger Dreaming Pearl , This special edition of the Dreaming fragrance is a lighter version of the original, which contains notes of white peach, tuberose and freesia. The limited edition range includes a 50ml and 100ml eau de toilette, starting at £44.00 and a 200ml body pour.
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: Peter Jensen AW09
Peter Jensen is the king of kooky style. There is always a grown up cutesy feel but without being sickly. This was a very unusual collection and felt slightly more spring/summer than autumn/winter. The theme was ladylike folk. A mixture of textures including crochet and knits were set against ladylike structures and knitted hats. There was a sense of optimism throughout and I am loving those over-the-knee boots.
Read MoreTemperley London Golden Apple Bag
We’ve seen our fair share of bizarrely shaped bags adorning the arms of celebrities of late. SJP started the ball rolling with her Timmy Woods Eiffel Tower bag in the Sex and the City movie. Then, last month Lily Allen stepped out with a rather ingenious Russian doll bag by Chanel. But hide the credit card cards girls, for I have found the fairest of them all. Alice Temperley has outdone herself with this bewitching golden apple box bag. The clip fastening bag, made from mock-croc patterned leather, has beautiful detailing including a crinkled golden leaf. It’s perfect for the whimsy of this summer’s fashion. Who said you were too old for fairytales? £495 available at brownsfashion.com
Read MoreThe Elle Style Awards 2009: Seriously on trend!
At most award ceremonies there’s a clear line between those who looked great, good and awful. But what happens when you have an award ceremony hosted by one of the top fashion magazines? Well, you end up with the crème de la crème of the fashion industry all looking gorgeous. And how do you critique a show when no one got it horribly wrong? You separate them by hemlines of course!
Read MoreWhere to buy wet look leggings?
Wet look leggings have been on the fashion radar for a while now. Whether you pin point their rise to fashion “must have” from when Posh first stepped out in her oil slick sequin leggings or from the moment the Olsen twins started to rock them at just about every event they attended, the fact is they’re not showing any signs of disappearing just yet. So where can you get a decent pair online? We’ve done the legwork for you to bring you the best buys, whatever your budget.
Read MoreSJP recreates Diana Vreeland for Harper’s Bazaar
Sarah Jessica Parker is a true woman’s woman. Men don’t get her, women can’t be without her. And in the March issue of Harper’s Bazaar she chats about Vreeland, Gossip Girl and of course Carrie Bradshaw. In a shoot inspired by the late, great editor of Harper’s Bazaar Diana Vreeland, SJP keeps true to her signature style of sleek with a hint of quirky. Shot by Peter Lindbergh, we see SJP in a range of DV poses, wearing at one point an LBD but certainly with no VPL. Ok, enough with the acronyms. Wearing gorgeous pieces from the likes of Salvatore Ferragamo and Yves Saint Laurent, Sarah-Jessica looks every inch the glamorous editor. It is a surprising shoot when compared with the cover, the shoot has a moody flamboyance whereas the cover is eye-catching with springtime pinks. The interview reminds us why we love Sarah-Jessica so much, her positivity and fabulous outlook shines through all of her comments. When asked about how Carrie Bradshaw would handle the recession, she replied: “She would probably end up in a hospital. Perhaps she would go back to her ’80s stuff and start bringing it out again.” Is anyone else thinking that there might be another series in that? ‘Carrie Faces The Crunch’ wouldn’t you just love to see her customizing her Manolo’s and rooting for vintage Chanel? But maybe we should just let SJP rest from the limelight of her alter ego for a while. In response to whether the Sex And The City bus tours affect her everyday life she said: “Ah, yes, I run into it. There are times when it’s totally terrific, and there are times when I’m like, Oh, God, I’d better run in the other direction. Especially when I’m with my son.” Although, probably my favorite part of […]
Read MoreTamara Mellon reveals her expansion plans for Jimmy Choo
Fabulous. That’s the word I would use to describe co-founder of Jimmy Choo, Tamara Mellon. Now, I know there are tons of other descriptive words probably more apt, but fabulous is enough for me. She’s a fabulous business woman, has a fabulous personality and dishes out fabulous pearls of wisdom. Yesterday evening I took a trip down to the London College of Fashion for The Sunday Times Style Lecture with Tamara Mellon. It was worth it.
Read MoreModel of the moment: Daisy Lowe for DKNY
Daughter of rocker and designer Pearl Lowe and musician Gavin Rossdale, Daisy was destined to be a beauty. Having modelling for a few years now, and strutted her stuff at a number of shows at London Fashion Week, she’s now made the lucrative jump into advertising. We saw her sizzling for DKNY. Daisy looks fab in a khaki grey playsuit with white lace up boots and the ever-chic aviator sunglasses. But you may be surprised to see this casual, easy going shot, I mean, she looks like she’s mid food shop. But wait, there is a reason, she is being snapped by the legend than is Scott Schuman. If you’re not familiar with his work then you may know him better as
Read MoreGolden Globes 2009: Fashion Round-up (Part 3)
So we’re on the final leg of our Golden Globes round up. What have we learned so far? That Reem Acra and Dior were favourites among the A-listers….
Read MoreThe recessionista’s new best friend? Vintage!
In the current climate of financial distress and eco-conscious concern, consumers are turning their backs on disposable fast-fashion and investing in classic, dependable items that will stand the test of time. For gloriously guilt-free shopping I recommend going vintage (just stay away from the fur).
Read MoreSee by Chloe Soft Strap Bucket Bag
With news that Chanel is to lay off 200 members of staff hammering home the fact that we are in fact going through a global recession, (no matter how hard we try and hide from the whole mess), it’s time to ask what does it really mean to be a recessionista? Is it to:
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