It all started when Isabel Marant sent models sashaying down the catwalk in pastel pink jeans. Ever since then, I’ve lusted after a pair.
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Love or Hate: Marc by Marc Jacobs turn-lock makeup bag
When it comes to make-up, it has to be said, I am a bit of a hoarder. That must-have Chanel nail polish? I’ll l take it! You only have one […]
Read MoreHow to get summer whites right
This season caused a whitewash on the catwalk, as the fashion gentry sent out milky washes and chalk whites to juxtapose perfectly against spring’s bolder counterparts.
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Chanel Vintage weekender bag
We’ve been searching the stores for the perfect daytime bag that will take us from the office to the shops and we are pretty sure that this is it – […]
Read MoreYour essential guide to summer denim
You know, for something that was once so easy to pinpoint on a timeline, denim has become deceptively diverse – and, as if by magic, this season’s styles are more […]
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Alexander McQueen heart peep toe pumps
We’re the kind of girls who wear our hearts on our sleeve, but hey, we’ll happily wear them on our soles too if Alexander McQueen’s peep toes are asking.
Read MoreFlatforms: the great, the good and the bad
In a world where every sub-item is abbreviated and merged with another – jeggings, meggings, burkinis – flatforms are the latest hybrid you need to get on board with.
Read MoreLove or Hate: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel stripe cherry sweater
Sonia Rykiel is a bit of a legend for quirky dressers out there. There aren’t many prints the French label won’t touch. Spots, stripes, check, floral, geometric; anything is fair […]
Read MoreWhy snakeskin’s your fast-track to sexy
We’ve gone animal print crazy right now, and leading the pack is sleek snakeskin. A guaranteed head-turner for summer, it’s time to adopt a scalier approach to prints, as snakeskin […]
Read MoreThree fool-proof festival looks to last the whole weekend
So, you’ve got your festival essentials sorted, but you’ve got three days worth of outfits to put together. What do you do with a case full of shorts, a stack […]
Read More10 practical festival bags that are perfect for partying
So you’ve finalised a flawless festival wardrobe, but what to carry your festival survival kit in? Granted, a crowded festival ground isn’t the best place to battle for Birkin bag […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: See by Chloe chiffon jersey dress
As far as feminine goes, Chloe has always been the go-to designer, and its spin-off sister, See by Chloe, has had just as much success for those of us that […]
Read MoreFestival fashion, the essentials: what to pack
Sun, cider and sweet sounds? Oh hallelujah! It’s that time of year again, and frankly, we couldn’t be more excited. But before we dig out the tents and throw on […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Pucci Passport Holder
There’s something about a passport holder that screams luxury. What international jet-setter would be without one, eh? Mine’s a battered leather Jack Daniels one that an old friend gave me, […]
Read MoreMake a statement with these must-have metallic accessories
Anyone else feeling indulgent? Maybe it’s the arrival of summer or this season’s on-going obsession for the Seventies, but either way, we’re feeling decidedly decadent. The remedy? Metallic accessories.
Read MoreHow to work a summer wardrobe like Alexa
Alexa Chung is one of those rare breeds that can wear anything, literally, and look cute. Presenter, model, designer and style icon, we’re insanely jealous of this girl, and she hasn’t […]
Read MoreSummer shorts: just how short do you dare?
With the sun shining and plenty more rays on the horizon, we’re planning a spot of summer wardrobe shopping, and we’re starting with the basic of any good weather-appropriate wardrobe […]
Read MoreDeal of the day: Diane Von Furstenberg Eris shirt
Be warned – we’re going print crazy this week, starting with Diane Von Furstenberg’s Eris top. For the final word in super flattering femininity, you can’t beat DVF, and this […]
Read MoreBig buys: designer pieces that are worth the cash
We don’t know if it’s the recession, but something’s been persuading us to save up for those big investment buys for some time.
Read MoreLove or Hate: Day Birger et Mikkelsen striped snood
Ok, I have to admit, I’m probably not the fairest person to judge this item because I really hate snoods. Always have, always will. In a moment of retail madness […]
Read MoreEveryone’s wearing coloured denim (and where you can get yours)
Forget blues and blacks – the hottest shade of denim to be wearing right now? Rainbow colours.
Read MoreLove or Hate: Jerome Dreyfuss Lucian fringe bag
Fringing has gone supersonic this season and is on every high street up and down the country. This is good news for me as I’ve always been partial to a […]
Read MoreThe definitive guide to gorgeous summer sandals
Now that your feet are ready to walk the walk, it’s time your feet were wearing something suitably stylish to, er, do it in.
Read MoreLove or Hate: Pucci one-shoulder swimsuit
There’s no way of getting away from it – summer is almost here, and it’s time to dust of the swimwear and get beach beautiful.
Read MoreHot summer hats to top your head in style
Now that the sun’s shining all the more frequently, there’s no better time to embrace summer’s key accessory: the hat. We know, not everyone’s a mad hatter, but their ability […]
Read MoreEditor’s picks: Friday must-haves from Matches
Since it’s Friday, and a sunny one at that, I’m feeling inspired to shop the best of summer’s offerings ready for a weekend of fashion indulgence (really, any excuse).
Read MoreLove or Hate: Alexander McQueen God Save the Queen scarf
Ok, so the royal wedding might have been three weeks ago, but that high level of patriotism still hasn’t quite left my system. Did I mention I still have Union […]
Read MoreFive floral pieces to feel pretty in this summer
We don’t know about you, but we’re getting a little fidgety about summer over here. You see, when the sun has its hat, we’re very happy indeed – and frankly […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: YSL leather Tribtoo pumps
In the female population’s never-ending quest for the perfect high heel, few can confidently say they have found their dream shoe. This means we spend years traipsing around the high […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Cat eye sunglasses
This season, Prada made for fruity fashion playtime with monkey business on skirts and Fifties-inspired, cat eye swirly sunglasses. Dior did much the same, teaming cat eye frames with Lolita […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Christian Louboutin Mireille pumps
And the award for the scariest pair of shoes goes to… Let me start by saying this ‘hate’ could be down to personal preference. I mean, anyone who has the […]
Read MoreLunchtime buy: Theory linen jacket
As the sun hides behind the clouds, we’ve come to conclusion that maybe it’s finally time to give in and cover up our shoulders, and while we wait for the […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Marc Jacobs multi spot flower jumpsuit
Broadly speaking, summer is the season the jumpsuit comes out to play. There’s something about those balmy evenings that makes the all-in-one look so right. But whilst it’s a welcome […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Alexander McQueen Vintage Leather Jacket
What with that wedding dress and the stars climbing over themselves to wear McQueen at the Met Ball last week, the British label is the one everyone wants to be […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Matthew Williamson Silk Blur Palm Kaftan
One of the main things I love about summer fashion is all its’ gorgeous, light, wispy ensembles you can wear with ease. When the sun comes out, so does my […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Charlotte Olympia python banana bag
I’m a big fan of fruit, in general. Apples, pineapples, grapes… you name it, I’ll eat it. But somewhere along the way, I have to draw the line at wearing […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Rag and Bone silk maxi dress
Whichever way you look at it, there’s certainly no escaping the maxi dress this season. Seen on virtually every runway and recreated by pretty much every high street store, the […]
Read MoreHow to wear it: dungarees
We owe dungarees’ revival to one person and one person only – Alexa Chung. Once just a favourite among pre schoolers and Dexys Midnight Runners, the model-come-presenter made them suitably cool again when […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Balenciaga sleeveless suede dress
Pink is the hottest colour around right now and I for one am more than happy about this. I’m a sucker for hot pink in summer and I love the […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Diane Von Furstenberg Bunnie shirt
Every year, by the time Easter is over, I feel like I am in chocolate-overkill. I’m as partial to a Cadbury’s Crème as the next person, and those Lindt chocolate […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Lanvin suede and python wedges
I’ve always loved wedges as they provide you with height and the added bonus that they’re easier to walk in and more stable then heels. But when it comes to […]
Read MoreHow to wear it: clashing prints
The catwalks went mad for prints this season. Floral, stripes, polka dots, digital, beach scenes – they’re everywhere, and we just can’t get enough. So why only wear one when you […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Emma Cook jewelled jellyfish cardigan
When I was growing up I spent many a happy summer on holiday in North Wales. I loved the ice creams, charming British beaches and woke up every morning excited […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Cacharel Coquelicots contrast dress
Everyone’s been going print mad lately and the shops are awash with all manner of floral, stripe, spot, safari and Aztec patterns. But even though floral patterns seem to come […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Tabitha Simmons Linen Silk Stripe Sandals
These shoes have been all over the fashion press lately. If there was an ‘It’ shoe this season, this would probably be it. I’ve always loved stripes – with white […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Charlotte Olympia Tutti Frutti pumps
Every year, around this time, I get a sudden urge to go away on holiday. I don’t care where, as long as it’s hot, has a beach and is miles […]
Read MoreSteep vs Cheap: Wide-leg trouser
The angelic brilliance of crisp whites and linen creams embraced this season’s catwalks as ambitiously as their colour block counterparts, and there’s only one way we want to wear them. […]
Read MoreLove or Hate: Burberry Brit Pennistone parka
Being a native Mancunian, for me April means one thing – showers. And as the adopted jacket of the city, I’ve always had a soft-spot for parkas. They’re the perfect […]
Read MoreMaxi dress lovin’: our 3 faves!
Longer lengths are back (again), and if you’re too shy for the mini and not brave enough for the midi, you’ll be as pleased as us. Effortlessly chic and ever-versatile, […]
Read MoreHow to wear it: the midi skirt
Midi skirts are very unique in that they’re quite possibly the only skirt that make people shudder in horror more than the mini. The fear of an unflattering skirt length making us look […]
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