We love Marc Jacobs for his fun and fresh style, and luckily for us, that extends across his collections and into his beauty offerings, too. Marc Jacobs’ Daisy eau de toilette has become one of our beauty bag staples since its first release, and its latest reinvention as Eau So Fresh is the perfect fruity fragrance. Favoured for its light scent, Daisy Eau So Fresh is an ideal daytime fragrance – the fresh undertones provide a clean, light scent with a base of vanilla and verge of citrus fruits. But we couldn’t award any fragrance a place on our most loved list without loving the bottle as well. This super cute bottle features an oversized lid covered in a field of rubber daisies, echoing the fun, playful scent inside and out. Wear with the confidence that this sunny scent will smell fresh and beautiful all day long. Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh eau de toilette, £48, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!
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Reese Witherspoon wears pink on her wedding day
As Reese Witherspoon walked down the aisle for the second time on Saturday she ditched the conventional white wedding dress for a more colourful pale pink gown.
Read MoreLily Allen announces the launch of Lucy in Disguise capsule collection
Lily Allen has just announced plans to launch her own capsule collection under her current Lucy in Disguise label, which she set up with her sister Sarah Owen last year.
Read MoreAnna Dello Russo: “Fashion is a muse – you must seduce her”
Last week Vogue Japan editor-in-chief Anna Dello Russo invited Myleene Klass and CNN into her impeccable home to sift through her enviable wardrobe and dish out some invaluable style advice – so what stylish words of wisdom did Russo impart on the team?
Read MoreMothers Day gift guide: Tom Ford candle
A scented candle is a classic Mother’s Day gift, yes, but an every day Glade just won’t do. A lavishly expensive scent is the ultimate luxury household item – and no one does luxury quite like Tom Ford. This candle is an intense concoction of his Private Collection fragrances – a mix of tobacco vanille, oud wood and tuscan leather combines to create a delicious woody scent for the sweetest smelling boudoirs. And it’s sleek architectural glass design will be a chic addition to all types of decor. If you’re in doubt of what to get her, go back to basics with this classic gift – Tom Ford just ensures you’re doing it in the chicest way possible. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille Candle, £50, available at House of Fraser. BUY NOW! Click here to shop our complete Mother’s Day Gift Guide!
Read MoreMother’s Day gift guide: Chanel No 5 parfum
Looking for the perfect gift for your mum this Mother’s Day? We’ve got it covered. Mother’s Day is just two weeks away, and we’ve been busy scouring the rails for the presents that’ll wow their way into your mum’s heart. From sentimental to stylish, check out our edited selection of the best gifts on offer in our gorgeous guide to Mother’s Day… Created in 1921, the story goes that perfume creator Earnest Beux presented Gabrille Chanel with a choice of fragrances; she chose the fifth one which became Chanel no 5, and thus, the world’s most famous fragrance was born. The perfect gift for your Mum whether she’s looking for a new fragrance or already a dedicated fan, this iconic scent was a favourite with the ultimate Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe, described as a “bouquet of abstract flowers with an indefinable feminity”. Available from Debenhams in a variety of sizes to find the bottle that suits your budget, wish her the happiest of Mother’s Days and say it with Chanel. Chanel No 5 Parfum, £76.60, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW! Click here to shop our complete Mother’s Day Gift Guide!
Read MoreBurberry Brit opens new Covent Garden store
As Burberry unveil yet another Burberry Brit store in New York’s Bleecker Street this week, you’ll be glad to hear the coveted British brand is bringing it home as it reveals plans to open a brand new store in London’s prestigious Covent Garden this April.
Read MoreMarc Jacobs to get Lifetime Achievement Award at 2011 CFDAs
Marc Jacobs is undoubtedly a notorious designer in the fashion world, so much so that the fabricated genius is set to take home the CFDA’s prestigious Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement prize on June 6th at the 2011 CFDA Awards!
Read MoreCourteney Cox: “I had always been a bit of a cougar with David”
We know her best as the loveable character Monica in smash hit sit-com Friends, but as Courteney Cox takes a look back at her love life and career in Harper’s Bazaar’s April issue, she reveals a lot about the recent events surrounding her and her husband.
Read MoreKate Moss lights up on the catwalk
Kate Moss has always been known for her rebelling streak, so naturally, on National No Smoking Day, the international style icon could be seen puffing away on a nasty nicotine stick at Paris Fashion Week – didn’t fancy quitting for just one day Kate, eh? As Moss strut her stuff down the Louis Vuitton catwalk for the brand’s latest AW11 collection, the model could be seen happily puffing away in a rather erotic get-up, as she closed the show yesterday. The 37 year-old returned to the runway for Marc Jacobs after a three year break from the catwalk limelight, but judging by those skimpy hot-pants and laced up booties, she definitely proved she’s still got what it takes to wow a crowd, reports the Daily Mail. Well, she is Kate Moss after all.
Read MoreMichael Kors opens his first store in France
American designer Michael Kors certainly has something to smile about these days after opening his first store in Paris on rue Saint-Honore yesterday – we’d be sporting a pretty huge grin too. The store’s within short walking distance from Colette and stands as his largest store in his 175-shop global chain, with an impressive 7,000 square foot radius and two storeys high – it definitely makes a fashionable impression on the Parisian front. Kitted out in gleaming white glass and chrome interior, with zebra-skin rugs and black and white photographs galore, it looks as if Michael has favoured the monochrome style touch for this one. Inside you can find all the treasures you desire from the designer’s complete collections, including his diffusion line, Michael by Michael Kors; his main line, and all his accessories, jewellery and fragrances. But as a little something extra – he knows how the French love their little pet pooches – Kors has designed a new range of dog-carriers in canvas and leather with matching leads, especially for his new store. And with his new Madison Avenue store now open on the corner of 67th street in New York, followed closely by his new London lifestyle store on Regent Street opening in two weeks’ time, reports the Telegraph, it looks as if the Kors empire hasn’t finished expanding just yet.
Read MoreNatalie Portman condemns John Galliano
The shocking video that emerged yesterday claiming to show Christian Dior creative director John Galliano in the same bar where Thursday’s alleged verbal assault took place, in which the designer made anti-Semitic insults towards a couple drinking at a nearby table at the time, hasn’t done Galliano any favours. Black Swan actress Natalie Portman, the face of Dior’s Miss Dior Cherie fragrance, has said in a statement this morning that she’s “deeply shocked and disgusted” that Galliano would use such language. “I am deeply shocked and disgusted by the video of John Galliano’s comments that surfaced,” the Oscar 2011 winner told Vogue UK. “In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr Galliano in any way. I hope at the very least, these terrible comments remind us to reflect and act upon combating these still-existing prejudices that are the opposite of all that is beautiful.” Galliano’s fate now rests in the hands of the police, but Dior is sticking by its decision to suspend him until the case is resolved. See the video of Galliano for yourself here.
Read MoreLady Gaga’s new perfume will contain her own blood
Last month we broke the news that Lady Gaga‘s debut scent would smell like blood and semen – but now we’ve caught wind of further updates, and they’re even more shocking than the first batch.
Read MoreNew York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs and Theyskens’ Theory
Kicking off Monday’s round of fashionable delights at New York Fashion Week was Marc Jacobs with his AW11 collection – probably the most eagerly anticipated show of the day, Mr. Jacobs failed to disappoint with his sci-fi mash-up.
Read MoreWeekly Round-up
Find out why YSL has been criticised for its latest perfume ad, why Kenneth Cole has caused a Twitter stir, what happened behind the scenes on Jourdan Dunn’s latest Burberry shoot and catch the best catwalk trip-ups of all time… YSL’s Belle d’Opium fragrance advert has been banned from UK airwaves in case Melanie Thierry’s dancing encourages heroine use – SkyShowbiz Watch an exclusive video and find out what it really takes to stitch together an Hermes handbag – Purseblog Kenneth Cole caused a stir with his controversial Twitter posts digging at the Cairo crisis last night – and now there’s a spoof – Fashionista See what went on behind the scenes at Jourdan Dunn’s latest Burberry campaign – Vogue UK It’s Friday; take a look back and amuse yourself at models falling over on the catwalk – Telegraph
Read MoreValentine’s gifts for her: Jaeger 1884 mini candles
Leave the stress of life behind you this Valentine’s day and let Jaeger’s 1884 mini votive candles carry you off to an altogether more carefree, fragrant place. Laced with the luxury label’s iconic 1884 fragrance, these miniature glass candles are the perfect present for ladies who want to scent their homes in style and simmer down as the flickering lights relive them of life’s everyday pressures. Pick them up as a perk for yourself, treat your friend to a little pamper time, or drop a hint to your loved one – if you’re lucky, you’ll come home to find them lined around your bath for a romantic relaxation session on the 14th. Jaeger 1884 mini candles, £18, available at Jaeger. BUY NOW!
Read MoreLady Gaga’s debut perfume will smell like blood and semen
Don’t adjust your lenses, you read that title right – and now, we’ve got some explaining to do. Remember when we were told the signature smell behind Lady Gaga’s debut perfume will be ‘unusual’? They weren’t lying…
Read MoreJulia Restoin Roitfeld models Tom Ford SS11
A select group of editors saw the first fruits of Tom Ford’s labour back in February. We saw the results of his hard work earlier this year, when he unveiled it exclusively to Vogue. Now, we’re seeing it again, this time on Julia Restoin Roitfeld, who not only models highlights from his womenswear debut, but also interviews the designer.
Read MoreLeighton Meester for Missoni?
Well what do you know, hot on the heels of Gossip Girl co-star Blake Lively, who’s rumoured to become the new face of Chanel, it seems Leighton Meester wants in on the modelling act too – rumour has it she’s set to front Missoni’s latest campaign.
Read MoreGifts under £50 for him: Paul Smith Man gift set
Paul Smith Man is a strong and masculine fragrance, said to embody the essence of British elegance and sophistication – what more can your man want this Christmas? With a sensual, spicy musk packed into an eau de toilette and shower gel, it exudes confidence alongside a bit of cheeky playfulness for the man who’s not shy about smell – and these signature Smith scents are all wrapped up in a keepsake branded gift box. Just get your man to dab a bit on before he leaves the house to create a wave of subtle spice when he walks into the room – this is definitely one fragrance he’ll want to wear forever. Paul Smith Man Eau de Toilette Gift Set, £35, available at House of Fraser. BUY NOW!
Read MoreGifts under £100 for her: Gucci Guilty gift set
New Year, new perfume, new you – every girl looks for a new perfume come Christmas, and this Gucci Guilty gift set featuring the all-new fragrance offers everything you could want from your new smell. Warm and floral, striking and beautiful, bold and brazen; the set includes a 75ml eau de toilette, body lotion and shower gel perfectly presented in a Gucci gift box. Rejuvenate with the shower gel, moisturise with the lotion and finish with a spritz of the scent on your pulse points for an aroma that passersby won’t want to forget. Gucci Guilty Eau de Toilette Gift Set, £60 £54, available at Debenhams. BUY NOW!
Read MoreCher Coulter’s top party accessories
This is a guest post by Cher Coulter, celebrity stylist, best friend to Kate Bosworth, and one-half of JewelMint, the new jewellery label that recommends bespoke designs based on your personal style. But she can introduce herself better than we can. Cher Coulter is a top Los Angeles-based stylist, whose client list includes Kate Bosworth, Sienna Miller, Katie Holmes, and Scarlett Johansson. Known for combining easy avant-garde with absolute glamour in her women’s styling, Cher possesses an equal talent for men’s fashion. Cher and her dear friend Kate Bosworth recently launched their very own jewellery line, JewelMint, which provides members with high-end jewelry for $29.99/month. We asked Cher to pick her top party accessories to share with you, our lovely readers, to have you sparkling like a celeb this Christmas. See below for her favourites… 1. Topshop Velvet Bow Clips, $15.“These are so Sixties, so swinging and so festive! To style, either beehive the back of your hair and stack them in the nest on top, or wear two on one side. So cute!” 2. Paillette Flap Bag by Chanel, $6000“This is the perfect party bag because you can sling it across your body and throw your hands in the air on the dance floor – but nothing will get lost!” 3. Sparkle Calf Sock by American Apparel, $9“For a fun look, team up these socks with those plain old pumps you just love. This is a cheap way to jazz up your outfit!” 4. Mystic Fall Earrings by JewelMint“These show-stopping chandelier earrings are the perfect party accessory. Try the Ganesh earrings for a more feminine look, or the Piet earrings to up your cool factor! Pull your hair back to give these pieces lots of perfect light to sparkle.” 5. Celestial Wreath Necklace by JewelMint“Want to feel like a […]
Read MoreNatalie Portman will front Miss Dior Cherie
Well, what do you know, it seems Dior’s crush on Natalie Portman has hit the big time – the actress, who was announced as the face of Dior Parfums this spring, has just been unveiled as the new leading lady for one of its most iconic fragrances.
Read MoreKate Moss in Siwy
Whilst promoting her new fragrance, Vintage Muse, in London town last Friday, supermodel Kate Moss wore a pair of skinny Siwy ‘Hannah’ jeans to mark the special occasion. The skinny jean has always been one of Ms. Moss’s all time favourite wardrobe staples, and these sleek black denim beauties by Siwy prove no exception – after all, they complement her laid-back rock chick look to perfection. Dressed head to toe in black, the British beauty teamed her noir look with a Chanel-inspired tweed blazer, fur-trimmed ankle boots and a fresh ‘do – we, for one, are warming to her new-found fringe rather nicely. If you’re after a new pair of jeans for Christmas, you can pick up Kate’s Siwy ‘Hannah’ style from ASOS, £190 £133, here.
Read MoreKate Moss hates interviews
She’s remained of the most in-demand supers of the past two decades, but Kate Moss is a model you’ll rarely hear speak. Why? Well, quite frankly, she hates interviews – so much so they make her ill.
Read MoreNaomi Campbell’s accused of perjury
Will Naomi Campbell ever lead a quiet life? We doubt it, especially if today’s allegations are anything to go by. The super’s former agent, Carole White, has accused her of lying under oath in a fragrance lawsuit – and wants her prosecuted for it.
Read MoreAnna Dello Russo owns 4000 pairs of shoes
You’d expect a fashion editor, especially one with as much spice as Anna Dello Russo, to have a covetable clothing collection, but for the Vogue Japan editor at large it goes somewhat further – by, say, a good 4000 pairs of shoes and 250 black tuxedo jackets or so. “I was crazy about fashion from the day I was born,” she says, and she’s not lying. Relentlessly restyling her Barbies, her first big spending spree came at the age of 13 with a visit to Fendi, no less, and the rest, as they say, is history – she ditched her husband for his wardrobe space and now has a drinks cabinet for a kitchen because, in her words, she “had to choose between a kitchen and more closets, so I took the closets.” But such an extensive fashion archive doesn’t mean she’s a hoarder – hell, Dell Russo is anything but. “I hate vintage clothes,” she tells W magazine, referring even to last year’s Prada. “I love the smell of a new store, not an old dress.” As such, her walk-in wardrobes are organised with military precision: new purchases sit front-row as last week’s items are squeezed to the back, but when the season ends, it all goes (bar the furs, they’re timeless) to make way for her new-season purchases. “The preparation,” she says, “is truly scientific.” To be Anna Dello Russo for a day… Read the full interview with the Italian super-stylist at wmagazine.com.
Read MoreLady Gaga is launching a perfume!
So remember a while ago when rumours were rife that one certain Lady Gaga was launching a perfume, only to be quashed a few days later by Coty who said no such thing was happening? Well it is! And it’s with Coty! They’re such devils. Stephan Mormoris, senior vice president of global marketing at Coty (who hold the license to any worthy celebrity fragrance), has done one big fat full circle this morning after announcing that Lady Gaga has signed a long-term contract with the company to create fragrances under her name. According to WWD the agreement between the pair was finalised last week, and the first scent is set to roll out in time for spring 2012, though there’s no news on what it’ll smell like or quite how extravagant the bottle will be. What is clear, however, is just how pleased Coty is with its new coup, describing her as a “phenomenon” and a “fascinating cultural force” who can electrify the market – or make them a one huge wad of cash, in other words. We’re eagerly awaiting the first sneak peeks of the fragrance’s design – let’s hope it’s more leather and lace and less, er, meat.
Read MoreExclusive preview of the Gucci Guilty film
Remember last week we showed you a trailer of the new Gucci Guilty film? Well we can do one better than that today – we’ve got an exclusive 30 second clip of the commercial (and you should count yourself very lucky, because you won’t see it anywhere else until tomorrow). Make sure you watch it now to catch an exclusive preview of what to expect from the ad when it starts trickling onto our TV screens tomorrow – and just so you know, only a handful of other sites around the globe have been given the same sneak peek by Gucci Guilty, so now you can feel as privileged as us.
Read MoreElemis launches limited edition collection for Breast Cancer Care
With Breast Cancer Awareness week not all that far away, beauty brand Elemis has created a limited edition cosmetic collection, containing products to help survivors get back to feeling beautiful after treatment.
Read MoreMarc Jacobs to launch plus-size range?
So curves are having a come back, we all know that, but Marc Jacobs may be about to take his appreciation for the womanly figure to the next level – so we hear, he’s considering the launch of a plus-size line.
Read MoreMarc and Lorenzo have split
There’s been at least two occasions recently where Marc Jacobs has commented on his marital status, completely disregarding rumours he and long term beau Lorenzo Martone were married by simply saying “we’re not”, and that’s for one very clear reason – the pair have split up.
Read MoreWeekly Round-up
Find out what Lara Stone’s doing in French Playboy, see Stella McCartney’s glowing collection for Adidas, and which label is Miranda Kerr fronting?… Well, she is super sexy: Lara Stone’s in this month’s French Playboy! – Grazia Quelle surprise, there’s another celebrity fragrance in the making. This one’s coming from Katy Perry and it’s called Purr – yes, with two Rs – InStyle Do you remember the glow in the dark stars you used to put on your window as a child? Seems Stella McCartney used to have some too – she’s using the principle on her latest sportswear collection for Adidas – Vogue UK Chloe’s latest collection of arm candy is clean, sleek and minimalist, not to mention gorgeous – Purseblog Newly-wed Miranda Kerr’s got a new modelling gig in the realms of high fashion as the new face of Jil Sander – the Cut
Read MoreSHOWstudio’s latest exhibition
SHOWstudio‘s exhibitions have quickly earned a reputation of being among some of the most innovative and interesting around London’s streets, and we’re pretty sure the latest one – an uncensored look at the body in fashion and art – will be no different.
Read MoreJennifer Aniston comes to London
Jennifer Aniston’s debut perfume is coming to London this week, and so is she. Everybody’s favourite Friend will be in store at Harrods this Wednesday to launch her Lola Vie fragrance, where it’s set to be sold exclusively.
Read MoreLady Gaga to launch perfume?
Frankly, we’re not at all surprised by the rumours doing the rounds this morning because it was only a matter of time before Lady Gaga, en route to world domination, would embark on her brand. And if today’s whispers are anything to go by, first up is a perfume.
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Get the latest on what’s new at Salvatore Ferragamo, watch Marc Jacobs talk about his latest campaign for Louis Vuitton, and find out why Bruce Willis’s fragrance is so manly… Salvatore Ferragamo’s got a new perfume – and a creative director – Elle UK Fashion’s finest gear up for a charity pantomime, aptly called Snow White and the Seven Designers – Vogue UK Marc Jacobs talks about Louis Vuitton’s AW10 campaign starring supermodels that span the decades (Christy Turlington, Karen Elson and Natalia Vodianova) – Grazia Donna Karen joins the duffle bag trend… and it’s good – Purseblog Apparently Bruce Willis’s fragrance (yes, he’s got one) is the ‘manliest scent in the world’ – the Cut [Images]
Read MoreMalin + Goetz Hair Products
Hailing from the chic Chelsea neighbourhood of New York, Malin + Goetz has built its brand on a no-frills, natural ingredients and gentle performance approach that’s proved to be immensely popular with the stylish grooming set. As well as a core range of skin-care essentials, targeted treatments and a perfumery that provides modern interpretations of traditional fragrance concepts, Malin + Goetz have an all-natural range of hair products that we’ve got our eyes on. For a really refreshing hair wash we love their Peppermint Shampoo £15 which has amino acid hydration technology for healthy and shiny hair, as well as effectively purifying, clarifying and balancing all hair and scalp types – and it smells divine too. After using the shampoo you can finish off your newly shiny hair with their Sage Styling Cream £15 that boasts fatty acid absorption technology – the kind of technology we like the sound of – but rather than being an alternative to going to the gym, the absorbent fatty acids in the cream provide shine, definition and texture. The styling cream is really lightweight so you don’t get left with a heavy residue on your hair, and it’s natural hold is still strong enough to hold your style all day. The sage extract smells amazing and gives the cream a great fragrance that’s really distinctive without being overpowering. Malin + Goetz is available at Liberty and you can visit the site for a full range of products.
Read MoreGet beach ready with Debenhams (and £400)
With the sun showing itself at least three times a week and all, it’s probably high time to prepare for the poolside and get ourselves looking somewhat summer-ready. Well, for one spring stylista, that’s about to become a whole lot easier with a little help from Debenhams. Fancy £400 worth of goodies? Yeah you do.
Read MoreTop Stories this week: Alexa Chung, Lara Stone and more!
L CDFA 2010 Winners: The Lincoln Centre was the place to be earlier this week to witness one huge hotbed of fashion talent as the best names in the industry gathered in New York for one of the hottest tickets on the style calendar – the 2010 CDFAs. Read more here to find out who won what, and most importantly – what they were wearing. Lara Stone for Calvin Klein: Calvin Klein Inc. has just signed an exclusive deal with the Dutch model, making her the face of Calvin Klein Collection, CK Calvin Klein and Calvin Klein Jeans for AW10. If the previous faces of Calvin Klein are anything to go by – Kate Moss, Christy Turlington and Natalia Vodianova – then we think Lara has just scored the big one. Read more here. Princess Diana’s Dress goes for £192,000: When we told you that Princess Diana’s famous Emanuel designed dress was going up for auction we knew it would reach a pretty hefty amount, but we couldn’t have predicted it would reach a whopping £192, 000. Find out who the very lucky (and very rich) buyer was here. Alexa Chung for Lacoste: That Alexa Chung gets herself round when it comes to fronting campaigns/designing ranges/ presenting TV shows, and this time she’s set to be the face of the new Lacoste fragrance. We’re sure it smells great, but who cares! If it’s got Alexa’s face on it, they’ll buy it. Read more here. Net-a-Porter to launch Men’s Site: It’s been a great week for the men in our lives as the hugely successful e-tailer Net-a-Porter has announced that they will be launching a male counterpart after 10 years of bringing the best in fashion to women around the world. Now there’s no excuse for our men to be anything […]
Read MoreAlexa Chung for Lacoste
Well what do you know, there’s another celebrity beauty campaign in the works, and this time it stars Britain’s very own style icon Alexa Chung – she’s just been announced as the face of a new Lacoste fragrance.
Read MoreTime for Summer with L’Occitane’s Peony Collection!
Famed for luxury soap, and a shop smelling distinctly like a Florist in Covent Gardens, L’Occitane has recently brought us their new ‘Peony Collection.’ You’d never guess, but it’s based on the peony flower and the legends of beauty that surround it. Split into two – fragrance and make-up, each product contains peony extract, leaves your skin smelling of fresh flowers and as expected is presented in striking packaging that truly enhances the distinction between this brand and high street competitors such as Body Shop. I never expected anything other than luxury in the shape of soap and lipgloss and the smell of a French garden – which is exactly what I got. Once again a fine example of L’Occitane promising to deliver and doing exactly that. My favourite piece? The illuminating powder – not only balances the red in your skin and brightens your complexion, but brush it around your nose and you’re smelling flowers all day! Not to mention the pretty picture in the powder! Definitely leads me to believe that summer is finally here!
Read MoreGet the Sex and the City 2 Look!
It’s nearly time for the movie of the year! Of course, we can only be talking about Sex and the City 2. To celebrate the launch, we’ve selected our favourite looks from the movie that promises to deliver in laughter, love and fabulous fashion. So if you’re a Carrie, Miranda, Samantha or Charlotte, here’s how to “get the look”! Click here to get Charlotte’s look. Click here to get Miranda’s look. P.S: To get you in the mood, Debenhams are offering 10% off Beauty & Fragrance when you purchase two products from the “Get the Look Summer in the City range”. Enjoy!
Read MoreGQ Men’s Grooming Awards
We all know that the secret behind a well groomed man is, surprise surprise – good grooming products, and whether you want the low-down on the best moisturiser, post-shave balm or anti-ageing cream the GQ grooming awards have got the pick of the best. With advice from an expert panel including Mankind’s Paul Jameson and the impeccably presented Mr. George Lamb, the people in the know at GQ have presented their run down of the top grooming products out there for men. We’ve had a look through the winners, and trust us, there’s quite a few to choose from – so there’s absolutely no excuse for being anything less than perfectly groomed this summer. Our own favourites from the winners include Biotherm Homme’s Aqua Power Absolute Gel for Best Moisturiser, Clinique for Men for Best Range, and Tom Ford’s Italian Cypress which was awarded Best New Fragrance. If you want to check out the rest of the winners along with the verdict from the expert panel members visit the GQ site, and start making your shopping list now.
Read MoreReview: Love From New York by DKNY
Think of Romance and what comes to mind? Paris, Rome or Barcelona? DKNY have made love global and brought it into the 21st century with their ‘Love From New York’ fragrance. Inspired by couples walking hand in hand through central park and a late night ferry ride across the Hudson – this new scent is as sweet as candy floss in a fair ground. Infused with Water Lilly, Fresia and Black Current ‘Love From new York’ certainly seems to capture the essence of falling in love, its spontaneity and the innocence of those first few breaths of romance. With a sweet smell that lingers for hours – much like a first date – this new fragrance from DKNY is great for a spring fling – but like any date – spectators beware; the mere power of it, may leave you nauseous.
Read MoreChanel Coco Cocoon Preview
The other day Chanel hosted a small cocktail event in their showroom to preview their latest Coco Cocoon collection which hits stores in early August. The showroom is gorgeous! Sadly no photography is allowed inside, but I was able to get my hands on some of their professionally shot handbag images. Coco Cocoon is a relatively new addition to the Chanel family – the first line made its debut at the end of 2009 and was supported by an ad campaign featuring Lily Allen. Each handbag in the sportier, more casual collection is made of either leather or lightweight nylon and many of them are reversible. This season, for the first time, there are some orylag fur-accented bags in the mix and one matte-finish alligator skin bag (somewhat of a surprise given that the main RTW Fall 2010 Chanel accessory collection was crafted exclusively using faux-fur). Among the colors in the Fall line are Blue, Charcoal and Light Grey, Ivory, Cobalt Blue, Chocolate, Silver, and of course, Black.
Read MoreDiane Kruger for Calvin Klein Beauty
It looks as though Calvin Klein will be extending its impressive roster of spokeswomen today to include yet another international star: Diane Kruger, and with this actress-come-super-style-icon fronting its fragrance, we’re predicting good things ahead.
Read MoreModels vs celebrities: who gets the campaign?
Fashion has played host to a full-fledged face-off between models and celebrities throughout the last decade: which breed gets the coveted campaigns? For a while it was the 90s supers, then it soon became the A-list elite – but perhaps its time for the supermodels to reign supreme once more.
Read MoreWeekly Round-up
See Agyness Deyn’s new crop, find out which unlikely celeb is the latest to land a fragrance deal, and is Ugly Betty hitting the big screen?… Not many people can go from shaggy blonde to Beatles-style black and pull it off with as much ease as Agyness Deyn, but the supermodel’s sporting a new ‘do – and it’s shorter than ever – Twitter We know Lady Gaga likes to be a little different, but this is a step too far in even the most avant garde of shoes, non? Defacing a £3,000 Hermes Birkin with a black marker brings a tear to our eye – Purseblog You won’t believe who’s about to launch a fragrance. We’ll give you three guesses (and you still won’t be any closer) – The Cut Karl Lagerfeld may be keeping schtum about the 2011 Pirelli calendar he’s shooting this week, but he did let slip there’ll be three or four boys in it this time. Finally! – WWD Fans of the fashion show fear not, the last episode may have already aired in the US, but this may not be the last you’ve seen of Ugly Betty just yet – it’s rumoured to be heading to the big screen – Elle UK [Images]
Read MoreLara Stone for Giorgio Armani Cosmetics
It’s all in the eyes – or at least, it is for Lara Stone‘s new campaign. Not only is she the face of just about everything at the moment, she’s also the new face of Giorgio Armani cosmetics.
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