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Flat shoes this season…but how?
To those of you who believe that footwear should be practical above all things, I say that you just haven’t found the right designer yet. I cannot deny that I…
Zandra Rhodes: Still on top of the world…
Did you know that Zandra Rhodes has a fabulous London penthouse, atop of her self-founded London Fashion and Textile Museum? Well, she does and what’s more, after 50 years of her…
Top trends for Spring/Summer 2014
Ah the fickle world of fash. Now that the New Year is underway, the fashion world has moved on. So what is worth concentrating on for Spring/Summer 2014? Well, if…
Why shop designer?
Within my circle of friends, there are two camps when it comes to shopping designer vs high street. I have friends who shop solely on the high street and others…
Giles Deacon for…DFS!
Giles Deacon has been making waves in the world of fashion since he graduated from Central St Martins alongside Alexander McQueen and Luella Bartley, back in the early 90s. Deacon…
When Prada is not appropriate…
We have all been there – completely misjudged the dress code for an event or occasion and spent the whole time hiding in a corner and counting down the hours,…
Carrot hats – the next big thing!
Ah, the fickle world of fashion. You’re damned if you do and then a season later, you’re damned if you don’t. However, there are some fashion trends that no matter…
Is work wear a thing of the past?
Is what you wear to work really so important? I have always felt that what you wear (9 times out of 10) communicates who you are. It is like walking…
Christmas is coming!
Christmas is coming, so what on earth are you going to wear to all of those parties? This season’s key trends like the pencil skirt, shift dress, midi length…
Shapes, colours and styles
RNIB Event Recap: Breaking Style Rules and Embracing Your Comfort Zone
Bodymetrics
Lying on the bed, up against the dressing table, on the floor or hanging onto the bed frame – no matter what technique you use to put on your skinny…
Oh Carine!
So, I have just bought the latest edition of the Gentlewoman magazine – A biannual lifestyle magazine which I love for its large, bold print, eccentric design and for the…
The Bob is back in town!
BBBBbaby, the Bob is back in town – great news because it is one of the easiest lengths to pull off. We are loving the straight no bend bob and…
Get organised!
Isn’t August a weird month? I’m never sure what the weather is going to be like, so I’m not really sure what to wear – summer dresses or the new…
Maxi anyone?
I have been trying to avoid the maxi length trend for some time now and I actually seem to be getting away with it. This may be because I haven’t…
Whoever invented the wedge heel…
Whoever invented the wedge heel deserves a medal. Not only are they comfortable, but they are far more stable than the average high heel. We often talk about heels vs…
The benefits of having a good ol’ natter!
Ok, so I have been accused of updating this blog with too many mini articles…What’s wrong with that? So, this time I have decided to give visitors an update on…
How easy is the Beehive?
How easy is the Beehive? The Beehive hairstyle is this season’s ‘huge’ hair trend, but how easy is the DIY Beehive for VI girls? To create this look you will…
Mini, midi, maxi…Fact!
There really are only three lengths of skirt: the mini, midi and the maxi, this is a fashion fact.
