You know, looking stylish shouldn’t stop at your wardrobe, nor should a spring clean stop at your casa. See where we’re going with this? A new season calls for a new mindset, and we’ve got just the thing that’ll satisfy your need for fuss-free thinking and functional fashion. Filofax’s new range of personal and pocket organisers look like they’ve stepped right off spring’s runways with their designer-inspired prints and colour pops, and they’re perfect for making sure you stay punctual and stylish this season. We love the birdie print on the Songbird organiser (pictured above), which is guaranteed to brighten even the dullest of boardrooms with its cute, quirky design – plus, it’ll make quite the stylish addition to your arm candy. Click here to get yours first.
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Our five favourite bags for spring: Mulberry Tillie
Well, what do you know? Day three in ‘official spring watch’ and it’s still sunny. There’s a turnaround for the works. Following on from yesterday’s fab Falabella bag from Stella McCartney – which you appeared to love as much as us – we’ve found another serious spring contender in our arm candy rankings that tops the chart this season: the Mulberry Tillie. Predictable? Perhaps. Necessary? Absolutely. If the Alexa was last season’s ‘It’ bag, consider Mulberry’s Tillie tote spring’s must-have accessory. A grown-up take on the preppy satchel, Tillie’s the essential everyday luxe bag that fuses classic butter-soft chestnut leather with cool gold trompe l’oeil buckles for subtle glamour with an androgynous edge. The perfect pared-down partner to this season’s neutral palettes, crisp whites and eye-catching colour pops, Mulberry’s latest love is the versatile wear-with-everything bag for spring and beyond – and it’s garnered quite the celeb status, too. We’ll take one in every colour, please. Mulberry chestnut Tillie, £812, available at my-wardrobe.com. BUY NOW!
Read MoreOur favourite five bags for spring: Stella McCartney botanical Falabella
So spring has officially sprung, and we’re not going to lie, we’re struggling to contain our excitement. The sun may be beaming though our windows and blinding our screens, but frankly, we don’t care because we didn’t have to wear a coat today, and after what feels like a year of winter, that’s something to be totally smug about. Naturally, we’ve been scouring the rails to find the perfect partners to accompany the sun and our good mood style, and we’ve found five fab spring bags that you won’t be able to live without this season. From cool classics to statement colour splashes, we’ll be bringing you an edited selection of our favourite bags for spring each day this week to make sure your arm’s never lacking candy. Today’s favourite? Stella McCartney, spotlighting this season’s trend for flora and fauna. We’ve never quite got over Stella McCartney’s Falabella tote since its launch over a year ago, and the luxury label’s large floral version for SS11 is doing nothing to quash our obsession. Featuring a multi botanical print strewn across crisp white cotton, the Falabella’s picture-prettiness is counterbalanced by an exaggerated chain trim for the ultimate in feminine meets fierce. And if the brightly-coloured blossoms aren’t enough to put a smile on your face this season, let the eco linen soothe your conscience (it is climate week, after all). Stella McCartney large botanical Falabella bag, £919, available at farfetch.com. BUY NOW!
Read MoreZoe Twitt creates cool-quaint staples for spring
Melbourne-born fashion designer Zoe Twitt is a relative new comer to the fashion scene, but with a strong design career and eponymous label ZOETWITT behind her, this young starlet is destined for big things. It was inevitable, really, coming from a fashion family – her parents ran a textile company while her grandparents owned a couture dress label – but it was the move to New York aged nine that struck the designer profoundly. The exciting clash of cultures and fast pace of the city carved a creative path for Zoe, and though a brief diversion after university saw her method acting for a moment, she was destined for a career in fashion – in 2009, she set up her eponymous line, ZOETWITT, after an epiphany for a basics brand. An independent label that certainly shouldn’t be missed, Zoe’s love of delicate colours and soft silhouettes make way for a subtle sweetness to her designs alongside a strong ethnic vibe and hippy chic loveliness – and these pretty girly get-ups are an absolute wardrobe must-have for spring. The fusion of light and airy pastel palettes with floaty separates and a quiet quaintness put Ms. Twitt high on our list for labels to lust after this season – those easy-breezy basics will have us skipping through flower-filled fields like the sweetest country girl – and we couldn’t think of a better way to freshen up your transeasonal style. Find Zoe Twitt at FadMashion.com – you’d be a fool to let this down under designer pass you by. Check out our favourite pieces from the collection below… [nggallery id=4]
Read MoreASOS spring trend alert: Solaris
For many of us, ASOS has become the one stop online shop for up to the minute fashion and affordable new trends, and this season is no exception with the launch of its new SS11 collection, Solaris.
Read More5 ways to wear spring now
The new collections are trickling in and we’ve recapped the hottest spring trends, but how do we begin to channel SS11 style when it’s so ruddy cold outside? Don’t worry, we’ve got it covered. From cool colour statements to simple shape updates, we’ve got five foolproof ways to wear spring now that will have you looking fashionably fresh until the new season lands (without benumbing your bum). Get ready to shake up your style… 1. Anything orange Alice + Olivia Leila silk-blend tank dress, £92.50, available at theOutnet.com here; Halston crepe drawstring-waist jumpsuit, £336, available at theOutnet.com here; Monica Vinader Medina gold-plated chalcedony ring, £73.95, available at theOutnet.com here. Call it tangerine, pumpkin or peach – orange is making a zesty splash this spring. The good news? The shade looks great on everyone and everything. Channel the trend with a statement one piece or sumptuous silk shirt – or, if you want to take a more subtle approach, work it into your wardrobe via simple but striking accessories. 2. Anything white White embroidered dress, £28, available at Topshop here; Morgan white concealed placket shirt, £110, available at Reiss here; Clemens En August white kimono jacket, £187.50, available at theOutnet.com here. The key to wearing white in winter? Layering. A crisp white blazer over a sleek shirt or simple shift won’t only keep you warm, it’ll make new-season minimalism your middle name – but if clean cuts aren’t for you, luckily the shops are awash with white in just about every form. 3. Try trousers Jaeger wide leg trousers, £175 £68, available at Reiss here; Stacey straight leg trousers, £95, available at Reiss here; blue tulip print wide leg trousers, £45, available at Topshop here. Whether you love high-waisted wide-leg pairs or go soft for sleek cigarette styles, pants have come […]
Read MoreIn store for spring: House of Fraser
This is a guest post by Katy Sutton who, several months ago, won Wonderbra’s Full Effect Your Life competition and assisted us along to House of Fraser’s SS11 press day to see what’s in store for spring before it hits the shops. Here, she gives us her rendition of spring style from House of Fraser and highlights her favourite pieces… If there’s a trend you have your eye on for spring/summer 2011, you’re sure to find it nestled in the new season collections at House of Fraser. Sunglasses are a must for summer, not only because there’s a chance of sun but also because of the number one trend for SS11 – rainbow brights. Shield those eyes for bold, bright colour – hurray! – where House of Fraser’s Hot House collection is channelling the trend. A favourite piece of mine is a multi-coloured sheer jumpsuit from Ted Baker (above). Working in sync with an emerging trend of digital prints this jumpsuit is defiantly eye catching. A visual sensation of bright bursts of intensely pigmented colour generated by the digital print will see you hitting the mark for next season. What’s more, if you love this print as much as I do then be sure to carry it on; poolside. Yep, a beautiful swimsuit in the same print – perfect. For those with a quirky side there’s Coquettes, featuring cherry prints and small floral patterns. If you’re more of a classic woman, Techno Warrior is the trend for you. Featuring classic shift dresses, structured jackets, hard lines, tough textures, powerful colours and geometric shapes this collection knows exactly where it stands for this season. If, like me, you can’t help but fall nicely back into safari colours and tribal-inspired pieces in the summer then take a look at Bedouin. A beautiful […]
Read MoreFirst look: Victoria Beckham’s spring Sunglasses
We all know sunglasses are no longer solely reserved for summer – you can thank Victoria Beckham for that – and as it happens, the newly-pregnant designer has just unveiled her latest line of sunglasses for spring. Yes, it may be mid-January, but in fashion that means a new season is nearly upon us, and frankly there’s no reason why you can’t be topping up your springtime accessories as we speak – and where Victoria Beckham’s pieces are concerned, we suggest you make your move all the more quickly (remember how quickly her handbags sold out on Net-a-Porter?). With the eagerly-anticipated launch of her brand new sunglasses collection set to hit stores any day now, VB is no wall flower when it comes to a great pair of statement shades – the bigger the better – which leaves us in no doubt that we’ll be lusting after her latest designs just that little bit more. According to Elle UK, fashion fans can expect to see an array of wayfarer styles, statement shapes and, for those looking for the ultimate in luxury, a pair of gold plated aviators, no less. Well, it is Victoria Beckham. To say we’re counting down the days until their launch would be an understatement to say the least… [Image: Elle UK]
Read MoreMeet Mulberry’s newest families for spring
A new season means a new collection, and if there’s one new collection we look forward to more than most, it’s Mulberry‘s. Its ready-to-wear line has come on leaps and bounds and whilst that’s providing more than enough excitement for us fashion fans, let’s face it, it’s the new handbag families we want to see each season, and this month, there’s four more for you to meet.
Read MoreRachel Zoe’s spring Piperlime picks
So apparently celebrity stylists are on the way out, but what the heck, sometimes we all need a little help, a little nudge in the right direction, non? And if you’re sitting here thinking, ‘hell yeah sista!’ then you’re in for a little treat.
Read MoreMAC’s new spring looks
There surely must be no make-up artists more hard working than the good folk at MAC. Not a month goes by that there’s not a new collection launched. Which brings us neatly on to news of the latest products to hit the beauty giant’s shelves. There are five new collections to look out for including Tabloid Beauty, a range of longwear lip colours, lustre lip colours, mascaras, eye liners, line fillers and skin refiners. And put your sunglasses on for Riveting, a collection of monochrome hues punctuated with shocking pinks, pearl-like peach and copper tinged mauves for the rock chick in you. Also set to be huge is a limited edition range inspired by Liberty. The gorgeous Liberty print packaging is reason alone to fall for it. But spring’s hottest shades included, such as coral and petal pink, it’s sure to be a sell out. But what’s caught our eye at MFL HQ is the Too Fabulous range and the warm pink hues of MAC’s Spring Colour Forecast 1. So much so, we decided to road test them. Spring Colour Forecast: Starting off with the predictions for spring, the forecast is in and the outlook is rosy. The Forecast range consists of four collections in one. MAC has compiled four collections in one, each centring on products in one hue. There’s Coral, Pink/Lavender, Yellow/Gold and Plum/Burgundy. Each range has blush, lipstick, lipglass and eyeshadow. Yet the sun is particularly shining on the sparkling hues of the range’s Crushed Metal Pigment (£24.50). Available in both the Coral and Pink/Lavender ranges, the pigment pots include four shades of metallic loose powder. Often the frustrating things about such powders are that the look fantastic in the pot. They even look fantastic brushed upon a finger tip. But add them to the eye and […]
Read MoreBargain Buy: The Spring Jumpsuit
After making an appearance on many a catwalk for the past few seasons it’s safe to say that the jumpsuit has become somewhat of a wardrobe staple. Whether it’s chic and tailored for workwear or slouchy and relaxed for a weekend outfit, the jumpsuit is a versatile piece that has fast become a wardrobe favourite for style-savvy women. This cross-front cotton jumpsuit from ASOS is the perfect piece for in-between season days when it’s a little too cold for bare legs and summer dresses but also too bright and breezy to be reaching for the opaques…again. Mix with some killer ankle boots and a chunky statement necklace for a trend-inspired outfit that will work just as well in a stylish office as it will for after work drinks. Reduced from £45 to just £31 snap up this jumpsuit while you can! Click here to buy now!
Read MoreMFL’s top 20 must-haves for spring
The (admittedly few) sunny days we’ve had this week have really got us looking forward to warmer months and since we’ve already given our current wardrobe a good old spring clean, we like to think that we deserve a bit of seasonal indulgence. In an early attempt to create our spring wish list, we’ve compiled some of our favourite pieces for the coming season. If we’re honest, there were a lot more than 20 but we’ve managed to narrow down our options to some key items. What are your thoughts? Let us know the items you’re after this spring! Camilla Skovgaard mules For those that aren’t too keen on the idea of clogs for spring, why not invest in a pair of mules. This pair come courtesy of one of our favourite shoe designers of the moment. £280 from Net-a-Porter. AG Adriano Goldschmied boyfriend jeans You can never go wrong with a pair of boyfriend jeans. Team these with flats or heels and if you’re feeling extra daring, add a denim shirt for Chloe’s take on spring. $225 from Shopbop. Topshop bralet Underwear as outerwear is big news this season. Have a little fun with the trend by mixing bold prints with this daring bralet from Topshop. £20 from Topshop. Mulberry Alexa Ah, the Mulberry Alexa. If you haven’t got the it bag of the year so far, then worry not. Net-a-Porter is at your service with more on the way soon… £795 from Net-a-Porter. Lipsy Grecian drape dress Body-con is soo last season. Take a tip from Alber Elbaz and Roland Mouret by opting for the drape dress. This Lipsy number gets a massive thumbs up from us. £65 from Lipsy. French Connection military jacket The utility jacket will continue to be reworked season after season, proving the military […]
Read MoreAngel Jackson spring 2010 lookbook
Take a look at some of the gorgeous shots from the Angel Jackson spring 2010 lookbook, taken by fashion photographer Tung Walsh. The latest collection from the accessories fashion house features exotic feathered handbags; studded, black, slouchy totes and vibrant snakeskin clutches. Our favourite lot from the collection has to be the Pearly Queen range, perfect for glamming up an evening outfit. Get the Pearly Queen Shimmy, as pictured above, for £85 from Angel Jackson.
Read MoreChuck or Treasure: Preparing your Spring Wardrobe
It might still be snowing outside but that doesn’t mean we can’t daydream about a time where we don’t have to leave the house wearing five layers! We’ve been considering our spring purchases ever since Fashion Week back in September, contemplating new trends and clapping gleefully at the re-emergence of older ones. Why? Because styles with staying power make our bank accounts very happy indeed.
Read MoreCube presents: Spring/Summer 2010 collections
Not so long ago, the lovely people at Cube PR invited us to view the latest collections from some of their favourite clients, including Bank, Timberland and Fred Butler. Here, we take a look at our pick of the bunch for next season: Darkroom Darkroom is a new concept store that is set to open in London next month. The brand mixes high-end fashion and interior accessories and the store (which will be on Lamb Conduit Street in Holborn) will also house art and sculpture exhibitions. The collection at Cube was striking yet simple, offering practical pieces that could alternatively be seen as works of art to just sit and admire. Leather accessories from designer Fleet Ilya took inspiration from saddlery, constructed with moveable joints, while Medicine Douce (who has collaborated with none other than Christian Lacroix) used rope to create contemporary and unusual jewellery. Our favourite pieces had to be the hand-knitted leather clutch from Camilla Staerk and Von Sono’s oversized scarf. Fred Butler Entitled Hibiscus Ridiculous, Fred Butler’s spring 2010 collection was a complex spectrum of shiny, plastic, colour. 3D stars were the main focus of these accessories, in the form of wide-pronged chokers and holographic head gear. The props stylist and accessories designer won New Gen sponsorship this season and will be showing at Somerset House during London Fashion Week. It’s no wonder that her dramatic collection has grabbed attention, since Butler’s enormous 3D accessories have been used in music videos for The Gossip, Little Boots and Lady Sovereign. By the looks of the spring 2010 offering, we think this extravagant designer should be expecting a call from a certain Miss Gaga in the near future! […]
Read MoreSneak Peek: Dunhill Spring/Summer 2010
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Read MoreBeauty fix: Missoni Acqua Spring Fragrance Set
Missoni has designed a new cosmetics bag to accompany its Missoni Acqua fragrance. The Acqua Spring Set, features the gold cosmetic bag complete with the signature Missoni zig-zag and a 50ml Eau de Toilette. If you haven’t already come across the fragrance, it’s billed as capturing the experience of a seaside holiday on the Italian Riviera, and includes hints of bergamot, melon, grapefruit, jasmine and peony. Yes please. Missoni Acqua Spring Set, £40, available exclusively at Harrods and Selfridges from May.
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 MoreSweet sundae shades for spring?
Finally it’s happening. Daffodils are blooming and crocuses are popping out and today it’s even sunny! Yes, Spring is finally edging its way in and with it comes the wardrobe panic. After months of swamping yourself in layers of grey and black, what to wear? This season is, thankfully, both simple and tasty. Head straight to your local ice-cream counter for inspiration.
Read MoreThe shade of spring? Electric blue. It’s electrifying!
Armand Basi One, Gucci, Michael Kors, DKNY. All have one thing in common: their prolific use of the shade to be seen in this sprin – electric blue. Fitting in fabulously with fashion’s current obsession with all things 80’s (without being as garish as the neon shades saturating the revival), the colour adds a classic intensity to any summer ensemble and will suit all skin tones. Wear head to toe, a la Michael Kors or mix with black for striking, 80’s glam. Feel like injecting some print? Stick to animal print as seen at Lanvin.
Read MorePreen’s recessionista friendly Spring/Summer line hits shops
So times are tough, and we love our brands and we still adore shopping. Why oh why can’t our favourite designers just be a bit more affordable? But wait, what is this? A diffusion line from the very gorgeous Preen? No, it can’t be it’s too brilliant. But it’s true; it’s a wonderful truth. Ok, so we’re not talking cheap as chips brilliant. But when a dress from the mainline will set you back up to £685, and you see a very similar version from the same design duo for £255 it is time to get excited. The collection is called Preen Line and prices range from £89 to £255. The range is super cool, and is inspired by the movie Easy Rider; there are fab jersey dresses and great graphic t-shirts and separates. Preen’s designers Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi have done a great job on Preen Line. It retains all the coolness of the mainline, just more purse friendly. They’ve also kept their signature silhouettes and bold colourways. And if that wasn’t exciting enough, Preen are planning an accessories line to launch this year. The collection has just hit Net-a-Porter and Selfridges so you’d better get your skates on, it’s sure to sell out.
Read MoreShow your alliance to spring: Wear brights
I know it’s grey, I know it’s freezing, I know you’re still battling the post Xmas bulge and all you want to do is stay in bed. But I urge you to mend your ways, I am telling you to stop feeling sorry for yourself in your washed out greys. It is time to look to the future, to be optimistic; soon spring will be upon us and why not embrace it a little bit early.
Read MorePut a spring in your step with mouth-watering citrus shades!
We declared our adoration for citrus colours (in particular orange two years ago) . Now, fashion forecasters everywhere are predicting that the ‘it’ colours for spring this year will be a rather tropical palette of
Read MoreSpring 2009: Key trends we love!
Fast forward four months and visualise yourself heading off to the office in your underwear, strutting your stuff as a space invader, or working the Miami Vice look. Not such a pretty picture, is it?
Read MoreThe Karl Lagerfeld Mask Bag: The It Bag for Spring Summer 2009
The icon that is Karl Lagerfeld has created what will be one of the most sought after bags next season, and he didn’t even have to try that hard.
Read MoreGap Spring Ads: Julia Stegner Has Three Arms
Uh oh someone at Gap is in trouble and we’d love to know who. For some unknown reason, Julia has an extra arm in their Spring ads, and we simply can’t understand how NO-ONE noticed. What a cock up! [Source]
Read MoreRunway: Dior Homme Spring 2009
If there’s one thing that cannot be denied of the Dior Homme spring 2009 collection, it is the effective use of popping colours. The electric blues, fuchsias and metallic gold blots were placed at the perfect time to nudge the observers when their eyes grew tired of scoping out the details on the boarder-line monotonous all-black looks.
Read MoreThe Older Man At Yoji Yamamoto Spring/Summer 09
Strutting down the catwalk at Yohji Yamamoto’s S/S09 wasn’t just the usual sleek, styled to perfection 6ft boys we are used to, instead Yamamoto also opted for older men to model his collection, and the message was clear – “The older man is stylish too!” [Image]
Read MoreSpring Style: Top Knots
Unable to take the plunge and actually chop my hair, I have found a less permanent way to have a spring fling with my ‘do. When you are known for your scruffy ‘bird’s nest’ locks like I am, it is amazing the difference it makes when you scrape your hair off your face into a neat top knot. Scattered all over the S/S runways from Lanvin to Rodarte, it is a severe look which contrasts beautifully with all that femininity and flowers for Spring.
Read MoreSock it to me Spring!
Apparently, Spring has sprung! Although the wild blizzard I had to navigate through this morning would beg to differ…..And so we launch into the difficult fashion territory that is the slow changing of the seasons. Whilst I may long with all my heart to fling off my black opaques and frolick in bare legs and sunshine, my poor circulation and sub-zero body temperature is putting up rather a strong resistance to such whimsy. Everywhere from magazine editorials to TV shows seem to be pointing towards the answer to all of our cross-seasonal/ saratorical problems – why, ankle socks of course.
Read MoreSpring’s Eccentric Old Ladies!
Collective muses of the season seem to be “Big Edie” and “Little Edie” of “Grey Gardens” fame. The cult documentary, which followed the squalar, isolation and faded eccentricities of Jackie O’s aunt and cousin in East Hampton, directly inspired Galliano’s S/S show and is currently being remade into a feature film starring Drew Barrymore.
Read MoreSpring Trends: The Power Suit
Elle’s Fashion Director, Nina Garcia says “It’s all about the jacket this season” as she walks us through the comeback of the power suit for Spring 08…
Read MoreSpring Shopping: Twinkle Start 2 Melt Dress
Now that it’s officially Spring , even though the weather isn’t quite there yet , it’s time to start replenishing our wardrobes with fun pieces that make us smile. This aptly named “Start 2 Melt dress by Twinkle is adorable and is definitely a piece your girlfriends will fawn over. The geometric pattern gives the frock a mod vibe, while the striped accents at the hem and sleeves add a slight nautical flair. We love the dainty bows at the cuffs, the interesting colour palette, and the soft A-line shape. This signature fine-knit Twinkle piece would look great with leggings and ankle booties or a pair of wedge sandals.
Read MoreEditors Picks: Kate Moss for Topshop Spring 08
The fifth collection from the Kate Moss for Topshop line hits stores today. As with previous collections, the design team at Topshop have taken their cue from Kate’s wardrobe. The result? 50’s inspired dresses, floral and star prints, hints of lace, vintage inspired pieces, skinny jeans (no surprise), a couple of micro hotpants, and a confusing, fringed suede waistcoat.
Read MoreGap Design Editions returns for Spring!
Just as the Telegraph declared that the “humble white shirt is always sensational”, Gap announced the return of its limited edition collection of classic white shirts.
Read MoreThe Hills’ Lauren Conrad: Spring 08 Collection
I hate to admit it, but I’ve been slightly obsessed with watching The Hills on MTV for the past few seasons. Part of it is that there’s something about watching meaningless juvenile drama unfold that I find absolutely enjoyable and necessary. But the other part is I that I love seeing the great outfits the girls wear, and I look forward to getting glimpses of the fashion industry through Lauren Conrad’s (LC) internship at Teen Vogue and her pursuit of becoming a designer.
Read MoreSpring Key Pieces: Jewels from Diane Yang
There is something about the sun in springtime that makes me crave brightly coloured clothing and accessories. Crystal Rainbow Choker.
Read MoreSpring Key Pieces: ISSA Kimono Mini Dress
Whenever Spring is almost in the air, we get drawn into shopping for light, breezy dresses that are easy to throw on and effortless to wear from day-to-night (maybe with a simple switch from flip flops to sandals). Now that it’s abundantly clear that bold prints and colours are must-haves for Spring/Summer 08, it’s time to fill that void in our closets (where a lot of safe solids tend to live) with some cute dresses that aren’t afraid of making a little bit of noise.
Read MoreSample Sale: DSUK Spring Sale
For great designer bargains head on over to the DSUK Spring Sample sale from Feb 28th , March 2nd 2008. Visit
Read MoreThe Spring Adverts We Cant Get Enough Of!
1. Marc Jacobs: Can you guess the owner of these teeny tiny legs? They belong to Victoria Beckham! The ad below is the first in a series featuring Victoria and we’re screaming from the rooftops that “this is a match made in heaven!” The concept is absolutely brilliant and so funny!
Read MorePatrick Dempsey does Spring in Versace
We did a double take when we saw actor, Patrick Dempsey in Versace’s spring ad campaign……very nice! Shot by Mario Testino, the ads will be out next month. Wow, he definitely gets our mark of approval…
Read MoreLouis Vuitton Supermodel Spring Campaign
We will forever be devoted to the supermodel era. Its not our fault we grew up when supermodels were considered to be role models. Which is why we have to salute Louis Vuitton for bringing some of the supers together for their spring 2008 advertising campaign. Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Stephanie Seymour and Eva Herzigova star in the brilliantly bright ads along with Angela Lindvall and Natalia Vodianova. We do wish they could have pushed the boat out and brought in Cindy, Linda and Christy!!! [TFS]
Read MoreReviews: Gina Velasco Spring 2008
Gina Velasco describes her Spring 2008 Ready-to-Wear collection “Bolero Breve” as being inspired by the 1920s and the work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. In theory this may seem like a strange converging point, but Velasco managed to pull it off flawlessly. The twenty-nine piece collection was presented on Wednesday to an intimate crowd who seemed to receive the designer’s collection warmly. While the first few looks of the show included sportswear items, it was the series of evening dresses that I was most impressed by. Velasco incorporated embellishments like crochet, embroidery and beading in a very fresh way, without seeming derivative or tacky. A long pale pink silk gown has pink crochet along the chest. A knee length gray sheath features beaded vines twisting up the bodice. A v-necked mini dress has a pink crocheted top and a white chiffon skirt embroidered with blossoms.
Read MoreOn Off preview: Spring/Summer 08
Going to a fashion show, especially one held in a club- is like starring in a show yourself. Everyone is immaculately dressed and as guests wait patiently for the show start they too make their own judgements on the outfit choices of others. As I waited for the ON|OFF Preview Spring/Summer 08 show – held on Aug 1 at the CC Club in London – to start, two guys behind me were having a ball checking out individuals and exclaiming “Ooh I love what she’s wearing etc etc. I too am one of those people. I love to observe. Unfortunately I don’t like to be observed. So I was very pleased when after half an hour of eyes darting back and forth towards me On|Off’s creative director Lee Lapthorne announced the show would finally be starting. We were to be treated to two presentations filled with sneak previews of the Spring/Summer 08 collections from designers, Aman Copeland, Peter Pilotto, Jerry Ribbon, Richard Sorger, Pyrus, Aminaka Wilmont, Hannah Marshall and Deryck Walker. The evening was being filmed by the BBC and was basically a taster to whet our appetites for the impending fashion week.
Read MoreSpring Trend Alert: Feeling Fruity
Spring must definitely be in the air as we’ve been seeing a more light-hearted, colourful approach to fashion of late. Sharp blues and pillar-box reds have been fresh new flashes of colour amidst the nudes and greys, lifted only by a flash of gold till this season. Now colour-lovers can have their cake and eat it as colour and gold are finding a perfect partnership in fruit-inspired jewellery. It’s everywhere, and I for one love it. Strawberries and pineapples are strung around necks, whilst green crystals form the shape of apple earrings, in fact, some charm bracelets are a veritable fruit salad of juicy gems! Some of the best pieces come from the high street, but rest assured, should you feel the need to splurge you’ll find plenty to whet your palate at Browns Fashion and Net-a-Porter. Here are 6 of the best… 1. Pineapple pendant, Urban Outfitters £24 2. Blue Crystal Fruit snap bracelet, Butler and Wilson, £58 3. Cut-out cherries pendant, Topshop £6 4. Strawberry pendant necklace, Kenneth Jay Lane at Net-a-Porter, £80 5. Grape cluster earrings, Miss Selfridge, £6 6. Gold necklace with Fruit pendant, Daslu at Browns Fashion, £370
Read MoreContemplating Couture – Spring 2007 highlights
Over the past week we have seen some of the most exceptional designers of our generation allow their creative imaginations to run wild in honour of the very privileged few that can afford to spend on them – yes, it’s been Paris couture week, the most glamorous of them all, and I’ve had the lucky task of rounding up our favourite moments and creations for you. Our top three shows were Christian Dior, Armani Prive and Christian Lacroix, and here’s why: John Galliano for Christian Dior took a trip to 1920s Kyoto with a parade of red-lipped geishas gliding along in towering platform wedges and impossibly figure hugging skirts. The overall look was almost painterly with shades of cherry-blossom pink, oriental jade and a black that could have come directly from an ink pot , feminine and unashamedly sexy.
Read MoreJohn Rocha – Spring/Summer 07
It was a contemporary affair at John Rocha this season. The collection was kept clean using a neutral palette of, black, ivory, brown, silver and khaki. Ruffles and puffed sleeves added a modern Victorian quality and elegance to the loose fitting line accessorised with beanies and platform shoes. Silk shirts, and parachute dresses were given detail with gathering and layered under sleeveless jackets, blazers and parka’s and over cropped trousers and crocheted leggings. To close, Rocha walked the runway, cigarette in hand looking effortlessly cool…. More pics
Read MoreFUK on Spring/Summer 06
We really like this statement by fuk.co.uk We’re leaving others to grab the goody bags, moan and groan about late starts and count the celebrities whilst we, hopefully, will be clocking a huge variety of collections and delivering crisp photos that capture more than the typical end-of-catwalk pose and clear, concise descriptions of the collections. Very true, especially since most reports we’ve read about Fashion week seem to veer off the reason of its existence, which is to showcase “Talent & Creativity”, and has become more about, “Celebrity sightings and bitchiness“
Read MoreSpend Spring/Summer in Stella
Stella McCartney Spring Summer 2004 Collection is now available in stores.
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