It’s safe to say that Miley Cyrus’s new bright blonde pixie crop is a bit of a Marmite hairstyle; although some fans love her new do and some prefer her […]
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Would you emulate Rita Ora’s style?
Eclectic, charming, culture clasher: terms that are probably most fitting to describe Jay Z’s latest recruit. We’re talking about 21-year old, Roc Nation-signed, embellished beanie toting singer Rita Ora who, […]
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Luxury accessories with an artistic twist at Urban Lab
London Fashion Week is all about discovering and supporting emerging talent, right? Well just because LFW is over doesn’t mean we should stop looking out for new brands and collections, […]
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The Skirt Trouser: Yay or Nay?
Owing to its cyclical nature, every season, fashion brings back many dreams, not to mention disasters. The catwalks were once again awash this season with a stylistic reference to a […]
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Shoe of the week: Stylist Pick Harlow Black Pointed toe cap courts
We love a great shoe. A great use of colour, on trend and flexible enough to transition from the day to the evening make these pointed toe capped heels by […]
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Victoria Pendleton vs. Katherine Jenkins in Stella McCartney
It’s a known fashion fact that nearly every A-lister, from Kate Moss to Yasmin Le Bon, has had a taste of the delicious visual feast that is the Stella McCartney […]
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My Fashion Life Blog visits the McQ Alexander McQueen London flagship store
With a flurry of recent limelight-stealing store openings in London, we were over the moon when we got invited to a rather special one. McQ, the pocket-friendly sibling label of […]
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5 stylish accessories every woman should own!
Outfit ‘gellers’, closet completers, or wardrobe ‘uniters’: however you prefer to address them, stylish accessories are the cornerstone of an accomplished wardrobe. Fashionably educated women understand that breathtaking looks are […]
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Get Olivia Munn’s causal Coach look
You can’t go wrong with a bit of Coach when you want to inject a bit of wow-factor into your casual, everyday wardrobe… and that’s exactly what the ever-stylish Olivia […]
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Autumn wedding guest outfit picks for the petite lady!
[noskim] Everyone loves a good summer wedding. But let’s face it, summer weddings in England are very few and far between, which is why happy couples continue to plan their […]
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6 celebrity style icons worthy of their own clothing label
There is a long list of contemporary stylish ladies who are equally as eye catching as the Hepburn’s, Kelly’s and Monroe’s of yesteryear. These ladies have an ‘until death do […]
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4 style tips Kate Middleton can teach us about dressing on a budget
Known for her love of the British High Street, nothing can keep the Duchess away from snapping up staples at style hotspots ,Hobbs, Whistles and Reiss. British designer Alice Temperley […]
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Top 5 picks from Rachel Bilson’s ShoeMint collection! All £50 and under!
This isn’t the first time we’ve gushed about Rachel Bilson or her collection for ShoeMint, but this will be the first time the range will be available to shop right […]
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Love or Hate: Britney Spears in Stella McCartney
For the season premiere of X Factor USA, Britney Spears stepped out in a vivid blue, printed Herve Leger Stella McCartney dress from the British designer’s pre-fall 2012 collection. On […]
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Midweek Moodboard: Mad for monochrome
Now that Kanye West has had his way with her wardrobe, it’s usually Kim Kardashian who’s rocking the monochrome trend these days. However, it’s another K who has got us […]
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Get Katherine Heigl’s chic SS13-ready look
Fashion Month may have only just begun, but we’re already seeing some recurring trends on the spring/summer 2013 catwalk at New York Fashion Week! We’re delighted to see orange making […]
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Five Coast dresses for any occasion!
[noskim] While searching for last minute London Fashion Week outfits, I got a bit distracted and somehow stumbled upon the party dress section of the House of Fraser website. As […]
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Why we can’t get enough of French label Sandro!
A French label always gets us excited: Gallic charm; insouciance in the way the clothes carry themselves, and above all, that just-arrived-from-Paree feeling we get every time we slip into […]
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Alice Temperley talks us through her latest collection for John Lewis- Somerset by Alice Temperley
When the invitation to preview the Somerset by Alice Temperley collection came to my door last week (yes that is cider from Alice’s farm in Somerset – is that not […]
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Shoe on trial: ECCO Sculptured 65 Low Cut Lace Boot
Ever heard the words ‘comfortable’ and ‘heels’ in once sentence? Yep, we thought not! Allow us to introduce Sculptured 65, the new range of comfy shoes from go-to label for sensible and […]
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Midweek Moodboard: Layered frills
Rachel Weisz, i.e. Marie Claire UK’s September issue cover girl, sure knows how to work a red carpet. She kind of has to if she’s going to look good on […]
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Autumn/Winter 2012 review – Façonnable womenswear
Promising a ‘sensual and functional’ womenswear line-up for autumn/winter 2012, French brand Façonnable have offered just that: pieces with allure and a sense of wearability, that’ll see you through the […]
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Autumn/Winter 2012 review – Massimo Dutti womenswear
Ah, the delicious Fall 2012 campaigns are here, and we’re pretty sure fashion bodies are busy poring over lookbooks stacked high on their desks right now! The Massimo Dutti Autumn/Winter 2012 collection was perfectly […]
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How to Be Colour Confident on Holiday and in Life!
[noskim] It is the night before your holiday and your bedroom looks like a tornado ran through it with dresses, tops and shoes scattered on the floor, bed and wardrobe. […]
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Get Emma Stone’s simple jeans-and-tee look
Trust Emma Stone to rock the casual “jeans and a white tee” combo with this much ease! We all know that the power to a bold look is all in […]
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Buy of the week – Markus Lupfer Wolf Print Jumper
Can’t quite stretch to the hefty £500+ price tag of Balenciaga’s autumn/winter 2012 iconic dog sweater? Don’t despair, because we’ve tracked down a pocket-friendlier version that’ll ensure your canine-inspired fashion […]
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Lust List – 3 Party jumpsuits to suit all budgets
Ah, the sartorially nifty jumpsuit! It work wonders to transform you into a mean, lean, style machine with never-ending legs, (if styled with uber-high heels), and is the perfect party […]
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7 handbags to invest in for the new season
A new season calls for a fresh investment. No scrimping, only splashing out! But we’re not talking about frittering away your hard earned pounds, of course! A handbag that will […]
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Midweek Moodboard: Coveting collars!
Collars – whether they’ve been attached to stunning garments or are standalone pieces – have been hot property for a while now, but Kasia Smutniak has given us a brand […]
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Hot-to-trot new season boots to snap up right now!
Pretty soon, it will be time to pull out those trusty boots from storage, and slip into them to seek refuge from potential frostbite to your toes! Yes, ladies, it […]
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3 ways to style the blazer
The blazer: a trusty wardrobe dweller and, probably the upper-body sibling of jeans – only because you wear it so much – is the in-between alterative to sweating it out […]
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7 sky high heels we’re crushin’ on!
Fed up with flats, and in need of a little heel-spiration? Take a swiping look at our sky high heel crush edit for an instant shoe-induced high! Go-to online store for hothouse accessories and […]
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Spotlight on…Jane Gowans Jewellery
We love discovering hidden gems when it comes to the world of fashion design, and jewellery designer Jane Gowans is no exception. Graduated from Universityof Dundee in 2009 with a […]
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Shop ‘forever pieces’ with our trans-seasonal style edit
Seasonal fashion trends, a bit like a bad boyfriend, have a limited shelf life. On-the-whim, trend-led purchases fast become oh-so-last-season, and then comes the guilt of splurging on said item without thinking […]
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Get Hilary Duff’s colourful structured daytime look
We won’t beat around the bush… we love Hilary Duff! We loved her back in the Disney/Lizzie McGuire days (don’t pretend you didn’t watch it!) and we love her in […]
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Buy of the Week – Tweed Peplum Jacket by Theory
Perfect tailoring? Check. Tweed? Check. Peplum? Check! Check! Check! Hitting all the trend notes in one stylish swipe, this week’s Buy of the Week – Tweed Peplum Jacket by Theory- […]
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10 clutch bags worth getting your hands on!
After a chic clutch bag that isn’t only meant for accompanying your outfit on drunken nights out? Then look no further than our edit of must-have clutch bags to get your […]
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8 new season statement knits to slip into!
You’re probably wondering why we keep on going on about winter style in August, but the one thing we do love about the end of summer is that we can […]
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What to pack for a British beach break?
Got a humble British beach break lined up, and having packing issues? Well, we can’t blame you really, thanks to the schizophrenic weather Great Britain has been (permanently) blessed with. […]
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Get Gwen Stefani’s edgy off duty look!
As Gwen Stefani for Harper’s Bazaar US was one of our favourite September issues this year (click here to see why!), our girl crush on the blonde No Doubt singer […]
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The Fash-off! Jennifer Lopez vs. Kelly Brook
Jennifer Lopez and Kelly Brook; two ladies from opposite sides of the pond, but both famed for making heads turn with displays of their, erm, generous derrieres and a penchant for […]
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Work Friendly Fashion Tips
Whether you’re dressing for a job interview or your weekly Monday morning meeting with your staff, dressing the right way is crucial to making the right impression. Do you dress […]
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Midweek Moodboard: Bold purples and plums
While Fifty Shades of Grey continues to take over the literary world, there are more than a few shades of purple that have the fashion world buzzing too. Deep violets, like […]
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10 stylish workwear wardrobe ideas under £100
Take note, style mavens: your work wardrobe does not have to be boring. Now repeat. The notion that what you wear to work must be subdued, like an old-school headmistress’s tasteless […]
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How to wear the ‘pretty’ blouse
A ‘pretty’ blouse is the perennially cool piece found in every fashionista’s wardrobe. Perfect for putting a feminine spin on office or off-duty wear, the ‘pretty’ blouse’s versatility means it looks great […]
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Bank-breaking vs. budget summer party style
Squeezing in the last of the summer parties, and worried about what to wear? Fear not, sartorial soldier! Summer parties, considering the social butterflies you are, can be stylistically quite […]
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Bejewelled accessories to bag right now!
Embellishments, over-the-top adornments and hyper-luxe detailing are rife for Autumn/Winter 2012, and we’re not letting our wardrobes enter a new season of dressing without living up to the ‘more is […]
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Design your own bespoke cashmere scarf with Allegra London!
If you’re looking for a fab, one-of-a-kind gift for someone special or are just after adding a wow-worthy piece to your wardrobe, why don’t you try a bespoke cashmere scarf […]
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Buy of the Week – T-Bar Panel Snakeskin Stiletto Cage Sandals by Camilla Skovgaard
Channel a little autumn/winter charm into your wardrobe with this week’s super-stylish Buy of the Week! With a nod to the new season’s Futuristic trend, these T-Bar Panel Snakeskin Stiletto […]
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Gorgeous Grecian Goddess – get the look!
[noskim] If watching the Olympic sports wasn’t really your kind of thing then we hope you took inspiration from the heritage of the games. As you’ll probably know the Olympics […]
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