Friday 1 December 2006

Lilo....


Whatever you want to say at LiLo, you cant fault her with her fashion sense. She just seems to get right every time whether it's partying at Hyde in La, or at big events, Lindsay's always seems to get it where everyones else doesn't and is always the first on trend. If you want to know what's gonna be hot next season, i suggest you keep an eye on Lilo....gashion icon in hte making...watch this space

Trench






I was just talking today about how important it is to get the perect trench. Just found some really good ones seen on the stars.

Celebrities love the classic trench - they never seem to go out of style, which makes thems a great investment.

Check out Gwyneth Paltrow, Eve and Kate Bosworth in their picks of the season -

Get a cute Burberry London Ivybridge Trench for a look like Gwyneth's and Kate's.

Fendi bag launch


Today, Fendi launched their new bag range in Tokyo. Following the success of the Baguette bag, Silvia Ventura, Fendi has created anew event with the Biga mesh, this seasons most coveted accessory. it takes no less than 6 months to make this model out of silver and gold chain mail, with swavorski crystals.

The Biga features 12 other models. Not many are made but limited editions are available in Rome, Paris, New York, Rome and London

Mission Impossible




The weather was a mission impossible for Tom and Katie on their honeymoon in the Maldives. It doesn't seem like Tom's powers help him prevent bad weather because the normally sunny Maldives, rained throughout the entire content of their stay. Let's hope the rest of the relationship wont be so stormy.

I must say that Katie looks stunning in these pics. It looks like she took Victoria up on the tips to loose the baby weight because Katie's quickly gone back to her former size.e Weight doesn't seem to be the only tip Victoria has been giving her new celebrity best friend. Katie is on point with the new cruise look being sported at the moe.

Victoria Beckahm at the Bambi Awards



Ashlee Simpson



I have to come out and confess that i am a though and though Ashlee Simpson fan. Everyone's given her such a bad time since her whole SNL thing but i think she's really proved herself. I have to say she is one of my style icons, not quite Kate but she's getting there. I love the fact that someone with so much money can just walk in an spend thousand of pounds on high street rather than the likes of flipping Victoria aka Mrs David Beckham that won't settle for anything other than Gucci. She's looking fierce!!!!!

Jeager

Maybe I'm really late but i just found out that Jaeger have their own new UK website. It's only been running for 2 weeks (i know, I'm so behind) but it's seeming to be really popular. First stop for keen Jaeger fans so far has been the accessories section – with the Bond bag being the first to sell out – followed, we're told, by dresses. No surprises there. "It hasn't been difficult to persuade people to buy online as there is such a trust of the brand out there," goes on Earl. That, and the fact that the clothes are just getting better and better – watch out for the new Jaeger Black label that will be available in full on the site in the spring.

K-Fed reality TV number 2


If we were not seeing Kevin Federline enough, he's set to make sure we don't forget his face any time soon. K-Fed has just announced that he's thinking of starting his own reality TV show.

I’ll watch it. Just like I watched Chaotic - only if no one else was home to see me do it.

You knew this one was coming — Us Weekly reports that Britney Spears’ estranged hubby, Kevin Federline, is in talks to develop his own reality series.

‘House of Carters Executive Producer Kenneth Crear tells Us exclusively that he is currently working on producing a reality show with K-Fed.

“It’s true,” Crear tells Us, adding that he just started negotiations with partner Billy Rainey and Kevin Federline’s manager on Monday. “We are in talks about this. Kevin came to me because he liked the way I shot the House of Carters series and the way I made Nick Carter look real and trustworthy. I gave people a different perspective of him and made people really respect him.”‘-us weekly

Oops they did it again


The Spears sisters are notorious for their bad choice in hair styles. It was only last week that Britney was snapped sporting what seemed to be the worst hair extensions I've ever seen. It doesn't look like Jamie Lyn is that far behind. Her blond with dark brown highlights look awful and I urge people not to copy. Sorry Jamie Lyn but you'll thank me when you look back in 5 years time. Anyone else had similar hair mistakes?

Jen's Elle Cover


It wasn't so long ago that actress Jenifer Garner gave birth to a baby girl. Now the stunning actress in filming her new movie and is now appearing on the latest issue of Elle.

Check it out Jen fans

Amazing pics

Winter warmers


This nothing better than wrapping up warm but still looking chic in the winter. Layering was one of the key trends seen on the catwalk this season. Overt sexiness, in case you didn't get the memo, is over. Designers piled on the layers for winter. At Marc Jacobs, plaid flannel, oversize knits and leg warmers had echoes of grunge. The mood was more polished at designer shows like Chloe. For high street versions of this look, team shift dresses with opaques. Match them with pumps for day wear and killer heels for instant evening glamor.


It's now that time of the year that we all have to invest in a winter coat. I know, it pains me too, the fact that for almost five months, the gorgeous clothes we've invested in throughout the year are hidden under huge coats. Fear not, winter doesn't have to be so fashion damaging. The big coat of the moment is the classic trench. Whether leopard print, metallic or in classic beige, the trench oozes sophistication and instant glamor.

Check out some of my favorites.
Trench- John by John Richmond @ Debenhams
www.debenhams.com

Leopard print trench- £40 New Look
www.newlook.co.uk

Metalic trench- £12 Primark
www.primark.co.uk

Thursday 30 November 2006

Hat War





Me, like many others, have fallen for the new trend among celebs of the beanies and hat wars. Women like Cameron Diaz have been sporting hats for a long time, but it appears the fashion pack have just caught on now

Bigger is better



I'm always looking out for the next best tote bag. Out goes the days of the small clutches and shoulder bags; bigger is definitely better. No matter how big my bag is i always seem never to have enough space. That's a problem for all of you like me that don't like carrying big rucksacks to college, even if carrying a gorgeous tote means a dead shoulder and back pains for a few weeks. What it means to look great eh?

Heres some of the best designer must have bags
1. Marc Jacobs Leather Stem Bag £760
2. Chloe Paddington £935
3. Bottega Venetta Intrecciato leather shopper £1,425
4. Chloe "Betty" Leather Tote £673
5. Muberry Leather Bayswater Bag £495


Loo good effortlessly


Ever day now I'm horrified by what i see in the mirror. Only a group of top make-artists can hide the fact that i work 4 days a week, go to college everyday have a demanding relationship and two sisters to contend with. So when i look for make-up i'm looking for one that does good coverage but without the tell tale signs. It's funny the no face make up, make up look is so much harder than the actua full plastered on look. Suffer no more. Bobby Brown and Mac do really good matte foundations for easy day use.

Check it on their websites
www.bobbybrown.com
www.maccosmetics.com
I was reading something today by another blogger about fashion style and it does ring true that those fashion addicts like myself really are chameleons. When it comes to fashion i go through phases. But isn't that the good thing about fashion; it lets you play a character. It only struck me how typecast we are until the other day when i heard people talking arguing whether they're any emo or indie. What happened to the idea of being a chameleon or more to the point, being ourselves?

God there back again



If we weren't having enough of Victoria, it seems like David's back doing the rounds in the UK again. This time it's not for pleasure. the former England captain was in the capital yesterday launching his new book in Waterstones. Are they really trying to insult our intelligence? I fall else fails just bring out a book, seems to be the motto taken by both Beckhams.

More pics from Tom an Katie's wedding

Subverse

Subverse is on in Camden on Saturday peeps...get down there

Lohan does it again



Lohan shocks onlookers as she enters a club in west Hollywood yesterday despite the rumors that she had an overdose.

You can get Lindsay's print tights from Portabello market or if leggings are more your thing, hit American Apparel for leggings in all colours. Vintage belts and boots similar to the ones seen here on Lindsay can be found in Rokit and Beyond Retro

Beyonce in Flare



All Beyonce fans pick up the Flare magazine. The new issues sports Beyonce on the front cover talking, Jay-Z, her new film and her new album B-Day.

I've never been a fan of Beyonce's ghetto chic but she really does look amazing in these high fashion dresses.

Nic's back



Is Nicole Richie back? Over the past 2 years Nicole's faced criticism and constant scrutiny over her dramatic weight loss after coming out of rehab to start her show The Simple Life in 2002. Looking at recent pictures of Nicole out about suggest that Nic is on the way back to good health. A much healthier Nicole Richie showed up at the 34th American Music Awards looking her best in a long time. And according to Us Magazine, her recent split from personal stylist, Rachel Zoe, may be the first step to recovery. The alleged reason for Nicole splitting up with friend and stylist of three years, Rachel Zoe, is Zoe's view of the sub zero body. Zoe's spokesperson has strongly denied that claim. As long as Nicole is getter better, who can argue. It's only a month ago that Nicole turned to specialists to seek help and it's reported than she's already put on 5lbs and is looking much sexier and healthier for it. Nicole is also sporting sexy chestnut extensions thats a far cry from her former multi colored extensions days.

The picture above is a healthier looking Nicole now. The picture below is Nicole when she was still with stylist Rachel Zoe

You make up your mind?

Sales


So much sales, so little time. Loads of stores on the high street are having their own sales now. Don't sucker into them. January sales this years are reportedly going to be the best in the last 10 years so save your pennies and wait til boxing day

William Rast


Justin Timberlake and his best friend, Trace Ayala named their clothing line, William Rast, after both their grandfathers and launched a year ago and is hotter than ever. The full line of clothing for men and women are carried in the hottest boutiques and fashion mavens are strutting around town in the signature William Rast pocket designs. Celebrity fans include girlfriend, Cameron Diaz (of course!), Kim Kardashian, Patrick Dempsey, Eve, Paris Hilton, Jessica Simpson, Ryan Seacrest and many more.

Shame about the weather




If only it wasn't so cold, we too could be like Lindsay Lohan waering itsy bitsy shorts. The easier to count how many times the actress has been caught without, what is becoming her trademark pair of denims. Lohan's been sported wearing 'the' shorts coming out of the gym, at the Genetic Denim First Anniversary Party. The same pair also appeared in a Terry Richarson photoshoot for GQ. It seems like Miss Lohan can't get enough of them. I better go and get mine...

A couple of months ago Kate Moss was seen wearing some vintage Chloe Jeans. It seems like she isn't the only one that is swapping her skinny jeans for a pair of high waisted flares. A friend of denimology sent a picture to their blog of Lindsay Lohan wearing the same pair. Unfortunately to us normal people, we can't get our hands on them because Chloe aren't making them anymore but Topshop and Urban Outfitters do some that are equally good.Topshop are selling similar ones that are only £40 so there worth having a look at

Celia Birtwell for Topshop



More Celia Birtwell for Topshop has just hit the Topshop website.

I went there the other day and everything was going so fast so if i were you I'd get down there soon.

You can order online if you can't face hitting the shop floor. Go on www.topshop.co.uk

Kate Moss for Topshop comes in April....can't wait

Mannish


Am i the only the one that's totally in love with the new mannish style. Everywhere I've been i've been seeing all the high street stores like Topshop sporting the high wasted trousers and sharp tailoring. "It's a sexier take on menswear traditions - it's not just about putting on a man's suit," says Kate Phelan, fashion director of Vogue. It's clear that masculine shapes are back this season - dress with attitude in boyish Ts, sharp jackets and tailored trousers. It's the sexiest way to get the boys to notice you.

You can find some key items from Phillip Lam but Topshop do some really cool high wasted, wide-legged trousers

www.topshop.co.uk
www.net-a-porter.com

Net-a-poter




I pictures are some of the key items from Chloe that are big this season

With all the shopping you've been doing for presents for everybody else, it's time you gave yourself a treat - and besides, the party season calls for at least a couple of ignore-the-bank-statement fashion moments. From the show-stopping Roberto Cavalli robe to the flirty Tibi dress or Kenneth Jay Lane necklace, we've picked out six spoiling options that will ensure you get what you want for Christmas. Early.

Check it out on www.net-a-porter.com

Poor before Christmas

It only just dawned on me that Christmas is in a few weeks and i haven't even started my Christmas shopping let alone started to save for presents.
here are some places to go for cheap Christmas presents
1. Portabello Market
2. Spitafield Market
3. Kingly Court (kind of expensive but you get nice things there)
4. Camden Market
5. Soho

Vintage...the new way forward

I was wandering along the other day, trying to find the starbucks on Tottenham Court Road on my lunch break and i finally found Beyond Retro. This store is the ultimate for fashion forward. It's all vintage but at such reasonable prices. Find boots for the winter for only £40. It's really worth a visit. Apparently Kate Moss is a fan so that's always a plus. Absolutely love it

Return of Biba

The Beatles chased the models around the catwalk of the Natural History Museum at the end of the Biba show and suddenly free love, flower power and the hippiest chic was reborn on a getting-chilly evening in September 2006. The rebirth of Biba, awaited with fevered anticipation this week, in Bella Freud's hands is heritage as well handled as you would expect from the daughter of Lucian Freud. The pressure was on with a room bursting, literally, with all London's most fashionable.

Get the new Biba collection soon

New York shows- Alice Temperly


From the first look that stepped out on Alice Temperley’s catwalk, you could tell that the girl from Somerset meant business. A sharply tailored cream mac, with a large belt at the waist and dark shades, it was the calling card for a cool new Temperley aesthetic: as elegant and as easy-to-wear as ever, but with a slicker city edge. The queen of Haute Bohemia has carved out a niche market for herself as a dress designer, with her intricately beaded, casually cool gowns in the most delicious colours frequently adorning the backs of her A-list friends - Laura Bailey, Erin O’ Connor and Charlotte Tilbury amongst them. At this summer’s Serpentine party, an event sponsored by Yves Saint Laurent, the Temperley dress count clocked in at 27. But with her new collection, Temperley is proving that there is more to her than just dresses.

I've collected all the key pieces from the show. Have a look for these things now to get ahead of the fashion pack for next season

1. Coffee, latte, mocha, caramel: whatever, these are the shades of the season
2. City slickness
3. Oversized shades
4. Jaunty straw hats
5. Dungarees. Very sexy Annie Hall
6. Braces. See above
7. Soft tailoring
8. Graphic prints and contrasting colours
9. Flat shoes
10. Throw-on-at-the-beach summer dresses

Dtaes for your diary

AUTUMN/WINTER 2007-8
MENSWEAR

MILAN: January 14-19 2007
PARIS: January 26-30 2007

SPRING/SUMMER 2007
HAUTE COUTURE

PARIS: January 22-25 2007

AUTUMN/WINTER 2007-8 READY-TO-WEAR
WOMENSWEAR

NEW YORK: February 2 -9 2007
LONDON: February 12 -17 2007
MILAN: February 17 - 25 2007
PARIS: February 25 - March 5 2007


Word has it that Victoria Beckham having talks with the makers Rock and republic Jeans to help her branch out and launch her own jean range hitting the States soon. I do think she dresses well but I'm scared of the thought of girls everywhere looking like miniature Mrs Beckhams. How can she class herself a style-icon. I laughed when i heard her say that she could sit with Donatella Versace and have something to say...er how. Wearing their deigns doesn't make you on their level. I mean, how can you class yourself a style icon just by wearing head to toe designer. I'd call that fashion whore rather than fashion chic. Whatever anyone wants to say about Kate Moss, one can't say that she's not a style icon. Everything she wears is thrown on and is effortless compared to Victoria's look that suggests she's consulted a group of stylists before going to the shops f picking up her sons from school!!!!
Support World AIDS Day
Support World AIDS Day