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Give the gift of friendship this Christmas.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
links-of-london-friendship-bracelet

With Christmas stealthly creeping up on us it’s time to start considering what we’ll be giving our loved ones and for those who give to receive - yours truly included - what we’ll be getting in return…

Win an exclusive invite to evening hosted by Karen Millen and Disaronno.

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Karen Millen

Disaronno, the stylish Italian liqueur and Karen Millen have joined forces to launch a series of exclusive invite only evenings with some of the UK’s most respected fashion and style experts, including former hairdresser of the year Andrew Barton and TV makeup artist Lisa Eldridge…

Bib Necklace trend continues into 2010

Sunday, November 1st, 2009
Reem Bib Necklace

Unless you have been living under a style challenged rock recently, bib necklaces will no doubt be on your radar. I have to admit, when I first laid my eyes on one I was dubious; it looked a little gaudy and something a child could bang together but then I tried it on with a plain little white t-shirt and I was in love…

Leather trend brings out the “A” lists kinky side

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Angelina Jolie Leather Dress

Blame YSL and their caged heels. They sparked the penchant for what my friends and I like to call “S&M” chic; you’ve probably seen them all over the high street - “hooker” heels, which are at least 6 inches, platformed and covered in anything from studded straps to leopard print.

So what was the next logical fashion forward step???

BCBG Max Azria sale on knee high boots!

Friday, October 9th, 2009
BCBG Max Azria Sale

Ironically, 5 days after releasing a post titled “Knee High Boots VS Ankle Boots”, where we questioned whether the knee high boot trend is now dead, BCBG Max Azria has a sale on this weekend on all outer wear and boots, featuring? Yes, you’ve guessed it, knee high boots…

Bench sets a dark mood this Autumn

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

British born label Bench, launches its 09W2 injection range at the end of October. The collection, which they have described as, “the brands shadow, an alter ego”, is far removed from the t-shirts inspired by the BMX and skate boarding world in the late 80’s…

Knee high boots vs ankle boots

Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Matalan Lace Up

According to Jess Cartner Morley, Fashion Columnist for the Guardian, “the knee high boot is dead in the water”. A strong statement for something that is a winter staple for most women but while I don’t necessarily believe that we’ve seen the last of the knee high boot, I too have seen enough of the tired “skinny jeans tucked into kneed high boots” look - it has been done to death.

Emma Watson and People Tree

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Emma Watson People Tree Collaboration

Emma Watson has been a busy girl recently; first becoming the face of Burberry, then upping sticks to the US where she is reading Literature at Brown University and now she’s releasing her own clothing line, collaborating with ethical fashion label People Tree. She’s come a long way from Hogwarts…

Supercute Toki and Nabi dress

Saturday, September 12th, 2009
Toki Nabi Grecian Style Dress

Draped grecian dresses are here to stay, a fashion staple if you will, for the savvy fashionista. This particular Grecian delight will look hot against both bare legs and black opaques…

Back to the 80s

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Retro Timex Watch

The love affair with the decade that gave us Madonna, MTV and Ra Ra skirts is still going strong. Take a look at this Timex80 digital watch in gold stainless steel (£60.00). Isn’t it awesome? …