Archive for February, 2010



Tried and Tested: Shock Absorber Run Bra

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

I’ve never been a fitness freak but like many others out there, I pledged that 2010 would be the year of exercise. Normally these resolutions fade away just as quickly as they are dreamt up but when I was given the opportunity to test out the Shock Absorber Run Bra I was actually given the [...]



Weekly Round-up

Friday, February 26th, 2010

See the studies that have got us talking, have your initials put on your Vuitton, and Karen Elson sings?…
Yuck: a new study shows the average British woman’s makeup bag is out of date by four years – Debenhams
Study number two, however, has got us reaching for the biscuits – there’s scientific evidence [...]



London Fashion Week: the best bits

Friday, February 26th, 2010

You may have noticed we’ve taken a back seat in this season’s London Fashion Week – but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been casting our eagle eye over the collections. Now that it’s well and truly over, let’s round up what we’ve seen – and loved – in London this season. Oh, the [...]



Lunchtime buy: 7 for all Mankind cargo trousers

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Similarly to nautical styles, the military trend never ventures far from Fashion Week and the spring 2010 catwalks were no exception. Aside from the reliable officer’s jacket, we’ve fallen for the new look cargo pants that can be dressed with flats or heels.
This versatile pair from 7 for all Mankind features button-flap pockets around [...]



Swap ’til you drop

Friday, February 26th, 2010

The end of February it may be, but for most of us, the Christmas pinch is only just wearing off. For once, however, you can put your purse away – the Skinny Cow is launching a celebrity charity swap shop.
Hosted by Kelly Brook, the Skinny Cow is hoping to raise money for Marie Curie [...]



ASOS launches Africa collection

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Facing the ever-important issue of charitable clothing and eco-friendly fashion, online shopping haunt ASOS.com is launching its ‘Africa’ line today; a capsule collection inspired by – and developed in – the colourful continent.
With the sole aim of supporting trade in Africa, the new range has been designed, sourced and produced alongside several small African communities, [...]



Armani and Prada for Lady Gaga

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Her sartorial style has caught the attention of eagle eyes yet again – this time, two top fashion houses: Giorgio Armani and Prada are taking to design bespoke pieces for Lady Gaga’s latest tour.
Following on from the three costumes Armani created for Gaga at this year’s Grammy Awards, the Italian designer is taking his budding [...]



Leona Lewis loves fashion

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

She’s made her way onto some of the most glamorous red carpets in recent seasons, framing herself as somewhat of a fashion fixture. But despite the nerves such high-flying brings, Leona Lewis loves it. In fact, she loves fashion.
After gracing the 2010 Golden Globes, the singer made quite an impact when she wore [...]



Lunchtime buy: Miu Miu satin daisy print clog

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

It was the cute silk prints that got everyone talking at Miu Miu, with puppys, cats and birds adorning shirts trousers, jackets and skirts. Our attention however, has recently been drawn to the footwear from the collection, which features prominently in Miu Miu’s spring 2010 campaign. 15-year-old (yes, 15!) model Lindsey Wixson stars in the [...]



Keeping Karl safe

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

He’s designed some bizarre belongings in the past – teddy bears, helmets and Chanel coins, to mention a few – and if you were lucky enough to own one of those prized possessions, we suppose you’d like somewhere safe to keep them. Cue Lagerfeld’s latest.
Kaiser Karl has teamed up with German luxury safe maker [...]