2009 January | Mi Fashion Blog - Part 2

Archive for January, 2009

Fergie for Viva La Glam

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Image source: The Insider.
The new Mrs Duhamel may be on her honeymoon but that is no excuse for staying out of the public eye. Fergie is looking all kinds of Fergilicious in her second outing as the face of MAC cosmetics Viva La Glam Lipglass. This is quite a soft look for her and [...]

Best Of The Web, 19.01.09.

Monday, January 19th, 2009

Because there are only so many hours in the day…

Agyness Deyn championing the Return of the Doc Marten.
What happened where, when and with whom at Milan’s Menswear Fashion Week.
And a men’s fashion week is not complete without Brand Beckham!
Keeping hot in the cold weather, just steer clear of the Harem Pants!
Super stylish Lanvin.
Struggling to find [...]

Thom Browne’s collection at Milan Menswear 2009/10.

Monday, January 19th, 2009

The hot geek is a look that I very much like on a man. I don’t tend to comment that often on Men’s Fashion but guess how delighted I was when I discovered this slide show of American Designer Thom Browne’s Winter 2009/10 Milan Menswear show.
The collection definitely has a Clark Kent vibe going on!
From [...]

Get the look: Nicole Richie

Sunday, January 18th, 2009

Nicole Richie shows us how to keep warm yet chic in this gorgeous red swing coat and black skinny jeans combo. The perfect outfit for a weekend outing.

Image from InStyle.
Here’s the cheats way of achieving the same look

Red Swing Coat £64.00 from ASOS.
Black Skinny Baxter Jean £40.00 from TOPSHOP.COM.
Platform Stiletto £28 Newlook.
Scoo Leather Bag [...]

Katie Holmes for Miu Miu, Spring/Summer 2009.

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

Vogue magazine has released pictures of Katie Holmes appearing in Miu Miu’s spring/summer 2009 campaign. Katie joins the ranks of Lindsay Lohan and Kristen Dunst, who have also represented the fashion house.
When I first heard that Katie was Miu Miu’s actress of choice this season, I couldn’t help but think it was an [...]

Is the “It” bag back?

Friday, January 16th, 2009

Remember the chunky padlock, the large front pocket, the buttery calfskin leather? The Chloé Paddington bag hung off every celebrity arm from Sienna Miller to Paris Hilton in 2006, spawning an army of cheap copies and rip offs.
No other Chloé bag has quite caught the imagination since, however, in 2009 the fashion house seems [...]

Prada eat your heart out.

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

Topshop is so reliable for catching on to key trends quickly and they haven’t disappointed with these vibrant platform sandals. Wear with those tea dresses from last season for a quick style update.

Sky high snake skin heels were seen all over the spring/summer 2009 shows from Matthew Williamson to Prada and as far as I [...]

Are celebrities running scared of fashion?

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Is it just me or was this year’s Golden Globes a little lack lustre? There just didn’t seem to be any memorable fashion moments - good or bad, and for me, Award Season is almost as important for fashion as Fashion Week.
With top designers clamoring to dress these celebs, is there really any excuse for [...]

Lindsay Lohan for Fornarina Spring/Summer 2009 advertising campaign.

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

One time friend of Kate Moss, Lindsay Lohan has put her best modelling foot forward in the new Spring/Summer 2009 Fornarina advertising campaign. The Italian fashion house, which is opening a new flagship shop in New York, is obviously hoping that by using Lindsay they will hit the right note with American consumers. Their [...]

Punky Pins Nameplate Necklaces… Time to get your Punk on!

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Punky Pins are purveyors of handmade novelty badges, brooches, hairclips and kitsch jewellery. If like me your heart sinks at the idea of “novelty” and “handmade” items, then let me put your mind at rest. As seen on the likes of Kelly Osborne, Alexa Chung and X Factors Alexandra Burke, this personalised jewellery line [...]