Archive for February, 2010



Remembering McQueen: funeral today

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

It’ll be a bleak afternoon in London with the announcement of Lee Alexander McQueen’s funeral, which takes place in the capital today.
Following the tragic death of the designer two weeks ago, today’s private service will be for family only, a spokesperson has said, though no further details have been given.
But that’s not to say those [...]



Elle launches Shopgirl to Stylist

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Elle UK is on the search for talent – a stylist’s talent, that is. As the fashion glossy launches its first national campaign, we took a trip to London’s Mayfair Hotel this morning and met up with team Elle over breakfast to hear all about it from the chief in charge.
And here in the [...]



Lunchtime buy: Isabel Marant Howlite stone bracelet

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Isabel Marant’s colourful spring 2010 collection has finally landed at Net-a-Porter today and we can’t wait to get our hands on the new boho look. As well as those feather earrings and the beautiful wool-blend trophy jacket, we’re lusting after this howlite stone and brass beaded bracelet that looks like a piece of beautiful craftwork [...]



Naomi Campbell pays tribute to McQueen at Elle Style Awards

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

The beginning of this week saw London throw one of it’s most stylish events – in amongst fashion week and the buzz of the BAFTAs, Elle was hosting its annual style awards. And Naomi Campbell’s big win of the night left the fashion troop tearful as she paid tribute to her late friend Alexander [...]



Pistol Panties ‘Disco’ diffusion at John Lewis

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Pistol Panties’ Deborah Fleming sure has got plenty to smile about. Following the current success of her swimwear in the US, she’s set to create a collection for John Lewis.
We’ve long prayed Pistol Panties would make its way to a wider marketplace, and it looks like our wish may have come true as the [...]



Giorgio Armani presents red carpet retrospective

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

He’s designed many a gorgeous gown has dear Giorgio Armani, and now, what with awards season in full swing, he’s presenting a retrospective of his best works on the red carpet.
The exhibition of exclusive dresses will display the very designs worn by stylish celebrities to the most glamorous of events, including the gown Anne Hathaway [...]



Paloma Picasso® 20 Carat Pendant By Tiffany & Co.

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Paloma Picasso® 20 Carat Pendant By Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co. has been the world’s leading jeweler since 1837. Tiffany creations come with spectacular style and fascinating originality that bring glamour to life and will be cherished always. It provides the style that is defined by enticing and glamorous collections.

Tiffany culture expresses care for the natural exquisiteness. That’s why Paloma Picasso presented twenty multicolored-carats pendant. It comes with a rose quartz in sterling silver on an 18-inch chain. The original designs are copyrighted by Paloma Picasso. It is made of metal with teardrop-like shape perfect for formal gatherings to accessorize your neck.

You can have this beautiful pendant by Tiffany & Co., exclusively designed by Paloma Picasso for only $600. There is no doubt that this is a must-have collection for your glamorous and enticing events.

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Breakthrough Blast From The Future: Samsung’s Beam

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Samsung Beam Android projector phone

Initially known as Samsung i8520, now the company officially named it as the Beam mobile phone. That is a one-of-a-kind mobile phone, made with higher and unbelievable technology. Honestly, I consider it a necessity more than a luxury!

The Beam mobile phone from Samsung may not possess very slim features like the other trendier ones. But this is the only communication device that can be considered as the smallest projector. The front has a touchscreen navigation while at the back is where the small camera lens is located. In between the front and back, the projector lens is located. Now you can share videos or photos with more than two friends at a time!

Here are the complete specifications of this mobile phone:

* 3.7” WVGA Super AMOLED Display.
* Runs on Android 2.1.
* 8MP AutoFocus Camera with Flash and a Front VGA Camera.
* A DLP Pico Projector.
* FM Radio with RDS, 3.5mm Headset Jack and 3D Sound Effect(Dual Speaker)
* Supports Bluetooth v2.1, USB 2.0 High Speed, A-GPS, Wi-Fi(b/g/n)
* Specialized Projector UI, Hybrid Widgets, IM, Email.
* DLNA, Samsung Kies, Push Service(SNS, IM, Email).
* Atleast 2GB Internal Memory with external MicroSD slot of upto 32GB.
* Supports HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps UMTS (900/1900/2100), EDGE / GPRS (850/900/1800/1900).
* Supports H.264, H.263, MPEG4, Divx/Xvid, VC-1, 720p@30fps(de/encoding) Video Formats.
* Supports MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, WAV, MID, AC3Audio Formats.
* Talktime of upto 470 Min (3G Mode) – 870 Mins (2G Mode) with Standby Time of upto 530 hrs(3G mode) – 630hrs(2G Mode)

Gear towards the future! Don’t be left behind with this first ever cellular phone with projector. Unfortunately, at this moment, all you have to do is keep yourself posted with the much anticipated release of the Beam mobile phone. This phone is expected to be released by summer of this year.

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Victorinox AirBoss Mach 7 Watch

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Victorinox AirBoss Mach 7 Watch

Victorinox AirBoss Mach 7 watch showcases simple design but hi-tech features. For guys, the lesser the décor, the better it looks. The reason why is say it is complex is because of the designed technology that makes up this wonderful timepiece.

The AirBoss Mach 7 is made in Switzerland. Aside from self-winding movement calendar, it also has countdown feature. All these are because of Valjoux 7750. This watch comes exclusively in black dial with luminous time indicator. It has the Victorinox logo that serves as the number 12. Protecting your watch is the stainless steel case, which comes with a leather strap in aviator influence.

Here are the functions of this Victorinox watch:

* Mechanical self-winding movement (Valgranges A07.111) with perlage and Côtes-de-Genève decoration
* 46-hour power reserve
* Anti-reflection Sapphire crystal
* Water resistant to 10 ATM (100 meters/330 feet)
* Stainless steel case
* Luminous hands and hour markers
* Screw-in caseback
* Date
* See-through caseback
* Countdown timer
* Aviator brown leather strap

Certainly, we guys have different tastes in watches, but I know you agree with me too that it is quite impressive for a timepiece. Also, you can wear it in all occasions. The Victorinox AirBoss Mach 7 is worth $1,395 on retail and $899.99 online.

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Five minutes with Fearne Cotton

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

TV presenter, Radio One DJ, style icon and, now, designer: Fearne Cotton has been successfully designing collections for Very.co.uk for several seasons, but now she’s venturing onto new design turf. Ms. Cotton’s designing her very own range of Converse for the aforementioned online shopping destination, and naturally, we caught up with the British beauty [...]