Viktor and Rolf turn theatrical

It has to be said I’m not usually much of an opera-goer, but if anyone can change my mind it’s Viktor and Rolf.  They’ve just been announced as the costume designers for “Der Freischutz” by Carla Maria von Webber at  the Baden-Baden Opera House in Germany.
Apparently they’ve used over a million Swarovski crystals to create [...]

Decoupage – a lesson in fashion craft from the Guardian

I’ve been very impressed with the Guardian’s “Making Time” series, which show readers how to make household and craft items with nothing more than a washing-up liquid bottle and a toilet roll (ok, you probably need a bit more than that).
Their latest attempt has Perri Lewis make over a tired old pair of stilettos with a pot [...]

Frock horror at the Baftas

I know, I know – it’s not as if the Bafta’s are the Oscars or the Golden Globes – we shouldn’t really expect the same level of glamour on a rainy Sunday night in London as we do across the pond, what with all their bleached teeth and boot-camp bodies.  But still, it would be [...]

Chanel film posters banned in France

Makers of the new biopic on Coco Chanel have courted controversy with their posters for the film which show Chanel, played by Audrey Tatou, smoking.  Chanel herself was famously a 50-a-day woman, but French transport chiefs have deemed the adverts unhealthy and banned them from appearing on trains and buses in the country. 
It’s unlikely that this [...]

The celebs hit Coachella

The Coachella music festival has kicked off in California, hosting everyone from Paul McCartney, the Killers and Morrissey to the Ting TIngs, M.I.A. and Public Enemy. 
This festival has long been a favourite of the stars as they look for an excuse to go grunge for the weekend.  Although it would seem that some of them [...]

Will Henry Holland sign up with Debenhams?

Quirky neon-loving Brtish designer Henry Holland is apparently in talks to sign up to work with Debenhams.  Following in the footsteps of Betty Jackson, Rohn Rocha and Julien McDonald, they are keen to snare him to add to their Designers at Debenhams brand.
To be honest I’m slightly dubious as to why they’ve gone after him – [...]

Top buys this week

Spring is definitely in the air, so I’m in the mood for all things bright and floral-printed…

Gold dove and flower necklace by Lisa Galibardy at ASOS, £29
 
 
 
 
 
 

Miami ruche waist mini skirt, Topshop, £25
 
 
 

 
Floral cut-out bag, Reiss, £135
 
 
 
 
 

Floral print corset dress, Miss Selfridge, £38

Zandra Rhodes for M&S

M&S look like they’ve made a smart move by bringing iconic British designer Zandra Rhodes on board.  The retailer has struggled in recent months with falling sales, but a capsule summer collection from Rhodes looks to be exctly what it needs to boost sales. 
Known for her love of print and bright colours, Rhodes’ collection includes [...]

To tan or not to tan?

Spring weather and spring fashion is always a cause for celebration, but also a cause for major beauty regime concerns.  Toenail painting and leg waxing are often overlooked in the winter months when wrapped under numerous layers of wool, but suddenly they are all-important again. 
It’s usually ok though – we’re so happy at the [...]

Anne Hathaway for Marc Jacobs?

Word on the fashion street is that Devil Wears Prada star Anne Hathaway is set to fill Victoria Beckham’s shoes as Marc Jacobs new muse.  Apparently the public appearances are due any day now, and the collaboration will give Marc a fresh face and Anne a new image. 
This is bound to be an interesting [...]

Expanding my style

I recently had a wardrobe spring clean – a much needed one, I might add, considering that I am generally loathe to throwing out anything I have ever paid money for.

However, working on the premise that the more I threw out, the more I could buy to replace it all with, I decided it needed [...]

Top Buys This Week

I’ll be maxing out the overdraft this week with these…
 
Flash Sweetheart Mini Dress, FCUK, £90
Quite possibly the biggest bow I’ve seen of the high street – I love it!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

     Lattice Caged Sandal, Topshop, £70
     A great copy of the YSL version at a much more affordable price.
 
 
 

 
     Colour Block Clutch, Dorothy Perkins, £18
     Great Spring/Summer [...]

Fashion’s real man

The most successful male model in the world has just been named as David Gandy, famous for his role in Dolce and Gabbana’s Light Blue fragrance ads.  Gandy, aged 29, is from Essex and of Scottish descent, and is extremely easy on the eye.  Not only that, but he is what can only be described [...]

I want this jacket!

I’ve always been a fan of sculptured clothing.  I love the big shoulders and tulip dresses and nipped-in waists and big bustles.  So the Balmain “tennis ball” jacket is very high on my wish list, – so called for the
 extremity of the exaggerated shoulders.  And now Victoria Beckham has gone and got herself one, giving [...]

More ways to beat the credit crunch in style

There comes a time when every shopping addict has to defend her wardrobe size and choices.  On many occasion I have found myself justifying why I couldn’t possibly throw out that dress – even though I’ve not worn it for two years and it’s a bit dusty now and it isn’t really in fashion any [...]