Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have just announced that Lauren Hutton will feature as the face of their upscale fashion collection The Row. She of gap-toothed, tousled hair, golden skin and blue eyed beauty.
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Snuggle down with winter knits!
It’s getting to that time of year when I’ve started to pull out my jumpers and sheepskin boots. I stare longingly at my duvet and wish to walk out the house wearing it.
Read MoreSarah Palin’s $150,000 wardrobe. She should have gone to H&M
Since Sarah Palin’s recruitment as McCain’s running mate on Aug. 29 we’ve seen her in a rotating selection of tailored skirt suits accessorized with knee high boots and pumps.
Read MoreUGG I love your shoes, just not your bags!
UGG Australia emerged on the fashion scene in the form of comfortable boots. Originally intended for Australian surfers, UGGs graced the feet of most females as the ideal errand-running shoe of choice. Pick up a celeb mag and you’re bound to find many celebs parading in their UGGS. This “shoe take-over” really worked for the company and the shoes have exponentially grown in terms of popularity over the years.
Read MoreLove it or hate it: the crop top strikes again!
Immersing myself in the return of early 90s trends and celebrating with a few episodes of Saved by the Bell, I slowly began to realise that one of the true fashion horrors of the last millennium has crept upon us once more: the crop top.
Read MoreThe slithering sexiness of the animal print
I have a confession, it may shock you, it may even disgust you, but I am afraid it is true. I love animal prints. Yes, I know, but it’s true, leopard prints, snakeskin, crocodile, even butterfly wings. I really do love a print. They can look awful, tacky, cheap. But there is a certain charm, almost a kitsch quality to the tackiness of animal prints. And it would seem I’m not the only one who thinks so. The designers have gone print crazy for this season, check out Luella, Alexander McQueen and of course the king of print; Roberto Cavalli. Not forgetting the high street, which is currently inundated with all sorts of skin creations, many of them taking on a vintage feel. Peep toes, structured handbags and cropped gloves, manage to transport the tacky to the tasteful. There’s a 1940s feel to this season’s animal print trend. This continues the kitsch look but makes it a little more wearable. The most important rule with animal print is less is more and keep the rest of your outfit understated. If you want a demure approach go for a crocodile skin, the more daring will opt for leopard or snakeskin. If you’re feeling extrovert why not try a skin print dress like the one pictured. This Bolongaro Trevor, £135 from Urban Outfitters, will look great with opaque tights, ankle boots and the obligatory rouged pout. Check out Topshop, Oasis, and Miss Selfridge for great accessories. If you want to get more mileage out of your skins then head to Jaeger for some gorgeous bold snakeskin chiffons. Reiss also have some very sexy snakeskin shoes in an array of colours. Print is all about sassy seduction. Animal prints = animal instincts, purrrfect!
Read MoreTrend Alert! Metallic Moccasins
Metallic bags, clothes and make-up are definitely this season’s new fix. As well as this shiny new trend, the 70’s are relived with a fascination of fringe and the moccasin boots. True to London style, what do we do? We merge them together….
Read MoreMarmalade sandwiches, so in vogue!
Every so often there is a trend that takes you straight back to your childhood. It gives you that warm fuzzy sense of nostalgia, whether its flat patent pumps with bows, mittens or wellington boots, these all put a leap in your step. Well mine is the duffle coat, especially when paired with wellies.
Read MoreLove Your Style: Roisin Murphy
Known for her outlandish stage outfits, Roisin Murphy has been compared to Gwen Stefani and Kylie musically but is like none other when it comes to her personal style.
Read MoreHow to Wear Coloured Mascara
Like leggings, ra-ra skirts, cone bra tops and corsets before it, another style moment from the eighties is making itself felt again. Umm humm coloured mascara is back, with new bold colour lines being added to major make up brands collections. And I for one am a big fan. There’s blue, purple, green, maroon, even gold.
Read MoreThe Doc is back in town!
It all began with Take That, closely followed by Gladiators and 90210. The 90s revival is in full swing in 2008 and I am loving every nostalgic minute of it.
Read MoreAnimal Prints Assume Cross Seasonal Appeal
When the weather gets slightly warm and the sun begins to poke its head beyond those cumulus clouds, certain trends begin to shuttle in and out of your wardrobe, with the luckier garments finding their coveted spot in the dominion of the prior season. The tribal/safari look is one that definitely has top billing every spring.
Read MoreLove Your Style: Solange Knowles
Move over Beyonce, kid sister Solange is set to steal your style spotlight. I’ve never really understood the attention devoted to
Read MoreWinter Style: Shiny Nylon Jacket By Moncler
The nights are drawing in and the days are getting colder, yes ladies it’s time to start pulling your winter wardrobe forward from the recesses of the cupboard. Personally I’ve always been a winter person, and my wardrobe certainly reflects this, in fact I often find myself counting down the weeks until I can pull out my Dior duffle coat, Burberry earmuffs and Louboutin knee high-boots again (it’s not long now – hooray!).
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week: The Round-Up
The Trends: Stepford Wives , Ladylike glamour with a sexy edge, think form fitting dresses and pencil skirts. Playschool , A childish trend to embrace the sun, think primary colours, childlike prints, dinosaurs, trapeze tops and tent dresses. The Orient , Grace and elegance are seen in Obi belts, silk prints, florals, feathers and birds. Barely There , Sheer almost invisible chiffons, nude coloured laces, SS09 is all about baring all. Space Age , With a strong emphasis on tailoring exaggerated shoulders and hips created a futuristic look found in leathers, cottons and playsuits.
Read MoreThe Gilet: Do You Dare to Wear?
The 70s invasion has continued to dominate the catwalks. We’ve seen flares, stars and stripes, graphic t-shirts not to mention those lumberjack shirts and I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a crop top or two. Well now you can welcome the shag pile, and this isn’t a shag pile for your floor oh no, this one you’re going to wear.
Read MoreFive Minutes With: VP and Women’s Fashion Director for Saks Fifth Avenue Michael Fink
Alright, I must confess this is one interview I was extremely excited about. Michael Fink, VP and Women’s Fashion Director for Saks Fifth Avenue, is someone in the fashion business that I really admire. With over 20 years in the industry he’s a true veteran. We managed to get Michael to take time out of his hectic schedule to answer some of our many questions. Enjoy!
Read MoreGo on, liberate yourself: Liberty Flower Print Dress
Anyone not familiar with the fashionistas playground Liberty, is missing a treat, but don’t worry because the Liberty print is back and this you won’t be able to miss. The department store, today known for its cutting-edge designer collections began it’s life in the fabric trade and claimed fame for its’ signature prints. Creating an array of fabrics in whimsical and girlish prints, which still make any fashion lover weak at the knees.
Read MoreJoy boot by French Connection
So it’s got to that time of the season when you’re sick of your summer clothes and recoil at the thought of your winter ones. But never fear, accessories are here, the best way to update your wardrobe and get your shopping fix is definitely invest in a new pair of shoes or boots.
Read MoreKey Items For AW08: The “Cut-Out” Heel
Tis the season of the “Cut Out heel , a refreshing change to the summer domination of Gladiator sandals and a welcome adaption of the
Read MoreAlexa Chung is a Style Guru
At the risk of repeating ourselves…
Read MorePsst..Get Your Hands on Halston at Net-a-Porter!
It hasn’t been up to 24hrs since we received word that Halston had arrived at net-a-porter and already these over-the-knee boots are sold out (sigh!). Not to worry, apparently more AW08 stock from the brand will coming soon.
Read MoreKey Items for AW08: Peep Toe Booties
It appears that designers love the peep-toe so much that they want to extend it into Fall- in my boots. I like the peep-toe as much as the next girl, or guy, but I must say that I’m having some cognitive dissonance over this concept of a peep-toe boot.
Read MoreJill Stuart Goes Drip Mad!
Can you get more artsy and urbane than a room completely clothed in canvas? Well, Jill Stuart’s A/W 2008 ad campaign, staring model Toni Garrn, made a sophisticated attempt with its vigorous nod to the “blending of art and fashion cliche.
Read MoreDesigner Profile: Steve J and Yoni P
Who: Steve J and Yoni P – Korean-born and London-based duo who have carved a reputation as fashion’s newest prodigies in the space of three short seasons. Why: The pair already have a ‘Best Menswear Award’, obtained at the CSM BA graduation show in 2006, Samsung Fashion Design Fund in 2007/2008 and diffusion range at Topshop under their charming belts. What: After the exuberance of their S/S collection, the A/W 08 show I attended in February was decidedly more wearable, but managed to retain their joyful charm.
Read MoreHigh Time For High-Waisted Shorts!
I am, and always have been, a dress girl through and through. The devotion to flippy skirts and girly dresses that carries me through dreary winters in a haze of opaque tights and scuffed boots only intensifies with the sun. An excuse to let my dresses lead the life they were intended for, a life of bare legs, pretty flowers and sunlit frolics? Why, of course. This summer, however, something odd has happened to me. Sometime between my love affair with 70s French girls clad in pale denim and the inevitable in-flux of Glastonbury pictures, I have developed an over-riding desire to own a pair of high waisted denim shorts.
Read MoreTrends: On the fringe
For some time now, I have been trying to curb a creeping desire to adorn myself in fringing. Not so ridiculous as it sounds, really, when you consider that it dwells in the same oh-so-desirable-if-slightly-hippy realm as festival girls, pale denim and the saturated colours of 70s postcards.
Read MoreHave We Skipped A Season? Is Autumn Here?
So I can’t help but complain that regardless of which site I shop, they’re all trying to covince me that it’s autumn. According to Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus the leaves should be changing to deep reds, oranges and yellows, the sun should be setting earlier and we should all be wearing long sleeves and pants when infact the sun is shining until late in the evening, women are baring their arms and legs for all to see and the leaves are as green as can be.
Read MoreThe Edge of Style!
As ubiquitous as the images from “The Edge of Love” (the upcoming film about poet Dylan Thomas starring Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller) have become, I can’t help but love them so. I remain utterly seduced by the rugged 40s flowers that the girls appear to be, despite the slight bitterness that the film has turned what is essentially my day to day look of choice (floral dresses, woolly cardigans and a smudge of lipstick) into a fashion cliche.
Read MoreMTV Movie Awards 2008: The Best Of The Gold Carpet
Anyone else tired of the glam outfits that starlets are opting for this season? There is a major fascination at the moment with pretty, romantic mini and one shouldered dresses. Nice but…boring. Which is probably why amongst a sea of predictable outfits, it was SJP and Charlize Theron that stood out for me at yesterday’s MTV movie awards. Both actresses donned elegant looks with an edge.
Read MoreStyle Crush: Ashlee Simpson
Okay, I am admitting this with great reluctance, but … I really like Ashlee Simpson’s style. This is frustrating to me, because I’m not entirely sure what she does (the lip-synching snafu of a few years ago proves that she receives some, um, assistance), and she’s just a little too ooey-gooey with Pete Wentz. But I really have a thing for her look.
Read MoreCopycat: Minnetonka vs Jessica Simpson
So, I get that imitation is the highest form of flattery, but I can’t imagine the people at Minnetonka Moccasin company being overly pleased with Jessica Simpson at the moment. Her beaded
Read MoreTransition booties: Dolce Vita Wonder 26
It’s slowly getting warmer outside and with that, we’re getting a step closer to stowing away our favourite knee high boots that were so hot for A/W in favour of something more suitable for
Read MoreMost Wanted: My new skirt
There is no greater joy than the discovery of one item of clothing which combines everything you have been lusting after into one beautiful little package. What makes my thrifty little magpie eyes even wider is when said item is found like a needle in a haystack, somewhere you wouldn’t usually look and, icing on the fashion cake, for only £25.
Read MoreHandbags on Steroids: Oversized Mania
I’m very much a minimalist when it comes to carting around personal possessions – the lighter and smaller the bag, the better, unless I’m purposefully aiming for an arm workout or backache. I was very excited for the recent clutch movement and am surprised to see the opposite end of the spectrum still taking on more size. Perhaps this is a ploy by designers to produce even more expensive bags? After all, bigger bags = bigger price tags? In recent months, we’ve spotted fashionistas on the town toting ridiculously giant bags (most notoriously,
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 skinny jean movement a run for its money.
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 boots, the unflattering sheer fabric over peek-a-boo lingerie, and the overly severe white contrasting trim of the dress that makes the pop queen look like she’s headed to a ‘Star Trek’ convention (rather than an award ceremony recognizing her as a legendary artist). Not exactly a flattering or age-appropriate look for a 40-something mum, no matter how firm the pilates body. Definitely not her first or worst faux pas over her 20 plus year career thus far, but one that makes us wonder when the Material Girl will finally stow away her corset and panties from public view for the last time!
Read MoreWe’ve got legs, and we know how to use them!
Once thought to be a seasonal trend, the repeated appearance of collections for AW08 proves that they are here to stay. Online shop diamond-patterned tights.
Read MoreInterviews: Fashion Editor, Hadley Freeman
I’m an avid fan of award winning fashion journalist, Hadley Freeman, she isn’t afraid to say exactly what she thinks and I either find myself in full agreement or total disagreement of her opinions (there’s never a grey area). As Deputy Fashion Editor at The Guardian and contributing editor for British Vogue, Hadley knows fashion like the back of her hand. Her latest book That extra half an inch“… but we won’t hold that against her!
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: Willow by Kit Willow
The Willow by Kit Willow presentation was one of the last shows to be held in Bryant Park for Fashion Week AW08 (and my last show in the tents) so I did my best to take it all in. It’s been an exciting week! The Sydney-based designer created a beautiful collection of elegantly tailored separates and dresses for the young and modern woman. Fitted jackets, girly dresses and wide-leg pants defined her collection, but it was the absolutely hot thigh-high lace up boots featured with almost every look that had me hooked.
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: Tuleh
Tuleh’s Fall 2008 line was in keeping with what critics have been saying about the rest of the Fall 2008 collections (
Read MoreNY Fashion Week AW08: Day One
Even though Mother Nature was not so kind yesterday, with icy cold rain pouring down the on the first day of Fashion Week, fashion lovers were not deterred and filed into the tents of Bryant Park dressed to impress. Most fashionistas were dressed smartly for the weather , in black frocks layered with stylish coats , and I was able to blend right into the crowd in my black pleated dress and platform boots. The girls of Lipstick Jungle – Brooke Shields, Kim Raver, and Lindsay Price, and writer/producer, Candace Bushnell started the week off in high style with the official ribbon cutting ceremony at 8 am; And the first show, Nautica, swiftly followed at 9 am in the tents.
Read MoreFashion Week: What on earth do I wear?
Okay, so the words “Agyness Deyn buying coffee at some ungodly early hour, presumably on her way to be made up, coiffed and dressed for her bookings that day. This year, I will see models galore. But when faced with the biggest faces and names in fashion … what on earth do I wear?
Read MoreOne part country, one part rock and roll!
Everyone should own a pair of statement sunglasses!
Especially during the winter. When you’re all bundled up from head to toe, your accessories need to do the talking for you, whether it be a
Read MoreShopping: Topshop Animal Print Dress
January may be one of the worst months of the year in the Northern hemisphere; the cold weather and overcast skies get to even the sunniest of dispositions and fill us with the desire to spend the rest of winter wrapped in a duvet. But sadly things like uh… jobs or school usually prevent us from having that luxury…except on the weekends of course. But a cure for the winter doldrums lies in a cute outfit!
Read MoreUggs or Crocs or even Muks?
Last year controversial footwear came in the form of Uggs vs. Crocs. But what about Muks? Somehow these furry creations had a lucky escape and we cant seem to understand why. We have to admit in the past we’ve thought Muks were just as vulgar as Crocs and even some Uggs. But in desperate need of some warm and comfy boots we decided to give the Muks a chance. As we thought many of the styles were way to fussy for our liking however we did manage to find a simple pair that we’d actually dare to wear. The only problem is they look so soft and cute we reckon we’d spend half the time stroking them! $1295 available at
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2007 Fashion Trends: 10 of the best!
Eclectic is the word that comes to mind when we think of the trends that hit us this year. Styles came and went at a frenzied pace, some we loved, some wouldn’t go away soon enough. It was also the year that designers took their collections mainstream, partnering with high street stores to democratise fashion. From high waist lines to ballet flats galore, 2007 fashion was quite timeless. Here’s a look at the best fashion trends in 2007! 10. High-Waist Lines We still get chills when we think of that dreaded Jessica Simpson photo (this look is not for everyone. But after we caught a glimpse of Eva Mendes sporting this saucy, high-waist pencil skirt, we wanted to try looking like a sexy pin-up girl too! 9. Christian Louboutin Heels Manolo who? After years of absolute domination thanks to our favourite show, SATC, we finally saw another designer, Christian Louboutin, steal the soles of celebrities everywhere making a little flash of a red from the bottom of your shoe an accessory and fashion statement in itself. For more advice on fashionable shoes, check out Shoe Adviser for the latest shoe reviews. 8. Ballet Flats Three cheers for a trend that gave our weary feet a rest! Ballet flats did away with their once orthopedic image, and became staples for on-the-go, jet-setting gals everywhere. Hopefully this fashion godsend will stick with us a little while longer. 7. Year-round Scarves No matter the temperature outside, leaving home without a scarf around the neck left us feeling a little bit exposed. Overwhelming celeb’s tiny frames, we couldn’t help but wonder if Hollywood starlets were trying to keep warm or shield themselves from the paparazzi. 6. Belt it out Creating girly silhouettes with belts of all shapes and sizes was all the rage this year. From wide, […]
Read MoreFashion Fix: Extra, Extra!
Ah those poor Olsen twins they really are susceptible to ugly nicknames. We thought it was bad enough when Amy Larocca dubbed them the “Fashion Gremlins” in her article for NY Mag…but Peta have outdone Amy by far and renamed The “Trollsens” Olsens, "Hairy-Kate" and "Trashly" [Fabsugar] Is it possible Tom Ford could be adding film director to his c.v? [Koodos] Anyone else noticed how Kate Moss always has a pair of trademark boots which she sports over and over then replaces with a new pair? This season its these over the knee boots. [Denimology] Is it all over for the Boombox crowd? We hope not, but then perhaps its best. As we learned from the movie American Gangster, "quitting ahead is not the same thing as quitting". [The Business of Fashion] Congratulations are in order for Model Jessica White who’s nabbed herself a contract with Maybelline! [Flypaper]
Read MoreShopping: Amanda Wakeley, Batwing Sleeve Leather Jacket
All we want for Christmas is? This AMAZING black leather jacket by Amanda Wakeley. We don’t think its too much to ask for, especially as its been reduced from £1250.00 to £500.00 over at Koodos making it an ideal investment. Plus it would look SO good with the boots we recently purchased from Office and don’t get us started on how much we love the batwing sleeves! Santa are you listening?!…
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