Archive for November, 2009

Contests and Giveaways, Designer collaborations, Fashion News, Features

Win the ‘must-have’ designer garment from Meadham Kirchhoff’s London Fashion week show courtesy of COTTON USA

By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2009
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Meadham Kirchhoff Glitter T-shirt Cotton Black.jpgUpdate your wardrobe with the hottest designer garment from the catwalk.

Having sponsored Meadham Kirchhoff’s catwalk show at London Fashion Week, COTTON USA, the natural choice for leading fashion brands, is giving two lucky readers the chance to each win an exclusive piece from the duo’s spring/summer 2010 collection.

This season, COTTON USA has continued its commitment to support up and coming designers, highlighting the qualities of U.S. cotton within the fashion industry.

With Meadham Kirchhoff already a hit with the likes of Alexa Chung and Kylie Minogue, the duo’s new collection mixes sporty elements alongside the softest most delicate vintage and inspired pieces.

Crisp, quality cotton has been used for key pieces in the collection, such as the canvas and voile trousers, muslin shirts and dresses, as well as the oxford shirting draped shirts and skirts.

Two lucky fashionistas will have the chance to own a piece of this new collection – the cotton Glitter T-shirt in black. The season’s must-have cotton Glitter T-shirt is worth £255 !! (cotton Glitter T-shirt shown in photo).

For your chance to win this fantastic prize simply email me at Andrea@shinymedia.com with the answer to the question below:

Q. Who sponsored Meadham Kirchhoff’s spring / summer 2010 catwalk show?

a) COTTON USSR

b) COTTON USA

c) COTTON UK

The deadline for this competition is 11 December 2009.

To find out more about COTTON USA visit: www.discovercottonusa.com

To find out more about Meadham Kirchhoff visit www.meadhamkirchhoff.com

Terms and Conditions:

This prize has no cash alternative

One cotton Glitter T-shirt per winner

Prize is available in sizes 10 & 12 only

The Glitter T-shirt Cotton prize is only available in black



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Designer collaborations

Giles Deacon designs jewellery for H.Samuel

By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2009
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explosion.jpgWe’ve always been fans of Giles Deacon.

He’s designed some stunning dresses for celebs including Cheryl Cole, given us a great deal of shopping satisfaction with his range for New Look and designs good enough to eat thanks to his collaboration with Cadbury.

However, we’re not sure whether we’re too pleased about his latest partnership with H.Samuel, after all, it’s not really a name you’d associate with such great designs.

Yes we may be being slightly snobbish, and, we know some of you will say New Look can be classed in the same category as the high street jeweller, but we just can’t help thinking this partnership is more Katie and Peter than Heidi and Seal.

If you however, disagree then Giles for Evoke includes crystal encrusted cluster style designs from chav bling pendants to costume style rings and earrings (pictured). Prices range from £30 to £70. Let us know what you think of the designs.



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Celebrity Style, X Factor

X-Factor: Dannii Minogue claims she styles herself

By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2009
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Dannii M.jpgThe style war between Cheryl and Dannii on X-Factor looks no nearer to ending, and if reports in the News of the World are true then we’ve got a new found respect for Dannii, who claims she styles herself while Cheryl has TWO stylists.

“I know Cheryl has two stylists and I have none,” she told the News of the World. “I put a lot of work into it. I style myself. I choose all my outfits.”

She also she and Cheryl “don’t go shopping or have dinner together.”

We think she looked gorgeous on both nights this weekend, and dare we say it, better than Cheryl, in a white plunge-neck peplum white gown by J’Aton Couture with a waist-belt on Saturday and a funky J’Aton Couture dress featuring a structured hem-line and one-shoulder strap on Sunday.

Cheryl sack the stylist and invest in some shopping time with your fellow X-Factor judge, it may benefit you in the long run.

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Affordable Fashions, Designer Fashions, Fashion News

Chic and Seek website lets you sell and buy designer clothes

By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2009
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Chloe.jpgThe economic climate may still be continuing to create problems for us and our wardrobes, but we’ve found something that may help, especially if you have designer clothes you want to sell.

Chic & Seek is a new website that helps those of us who don’t have the time to post items up on Ebay or set up car boot sales by offering a collection service and doing the photography, advert uploads and postage to the buyer for you. Contact sell@chicandseek.com or 020 7229 4308.

And those of us who want to spend some cash can also find some great designer bargains on the site. We’ve just had a scout around and fallen in love with a pair of flat Christian Louboutin’s, going for £85 and this cute casual Chloe top with rushed neck line for £70.



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Ad campaigns, Celebrity Style, Designer collaborations, Designers

Lily Allen shot by Karl Lagerfeld for Russian Elle magazine

By Andrea Petrou on November 30th, 2009
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Rumours about Lily Allen leaving the music industry have been lingering around the gossip scene like the smell of milk left out of the fridge for too long.

Despite Lily not making them official, she has furthered fuelled the rumour fire by making her name for herself in fashion, most notably her partnership with Chanel.

So we’re hardly surprised that she appears in Russian Elle Magazine next month styled top to toe in the designer’s creations. The shoot was also shot by none other than Lily’s new BBF Karl Lagerfeld.

Again, we think she looks stunning in natural make-up and a range of outfits including a striped top, ruffle shirt and tight blazer.

Click on the picture below to view more of the shoot.



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Celebrity Style, Footwear, Gossip

Victoria Beckham advised to have foot surgery after years of wearing high heels

By Andrea Petrou on November 27th, 2009
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David Beckham and James Bond celebrate the launch of Adidas Originals

We knew there was a reason why we stuck to flat shoes most of the time. They may not look as good as heels, and next to our friends who can bear the pain, we’re also a darn sight shorter.

However, at least we won’t have to worry about getting problems like Victoria Beckham.
According to rumours the Spice Girl turned fashion designer, has been advised to have surgery to remove bunions on her feet after years of wearing skyscraper heels.

But despite the warnings Victoria has pulled out every trick on the book, including doing exercises and having insoles put into her shoes, to prevent having the op as it means she won’t be able to wear heels for a good few months.

Now that’s true fashion dedication.



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Ad campaigns, Celebrity Style, Fashion News

Lily Cole poses for the December issue of Canadian Elle

By Andrea Petrou on November 27th, 2009
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Lily.jpgLily Cole is the kind of girl we love to hate. She’s stunning, brainy (not anyone can get into Cambridge Uni) and got to star alongside Johnny Depp, Jude Law and of course the late Heath Ledger in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.

However, no matter how envious we are of this little starlet we can’t deny she doesn’t look absolutely amazing in this photoshoot for the Canadian issue of Elle Magazine.

Shot by renowned photographer Rankin, Lily looks striking in a Louise Sorrentino dress accessorised by a scarf (which looks to us like a big ribbon) around her neck.

Some girls really do have it all.



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Designer collaborations, Designer Fashions, Designers

Shortlist for British Fashion Awards announced

By Andrea Petrou on November 27th, 2009
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_42112570_catwalk2416.jpgIt’s that time of year again, Christmas, icy weather and most importantly the lead up to the British Fashion Awards.

And the shortlist for awards, which will be held on 9 December, has just been announced.
This year there are 11 categories, including Designer of the Year, Menswear Designer of the Year and the Swarovski Emerging Talent Awards for ready-to-wear and accessories.

Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Daisy Lowe and the new face of Rimmel, Georgia May Jagger will also be fighting it out of the model of the year category.

We really wouldn’t want to be in the judges shoes at the moment and think they’ll have a hard task choosing amongst the great talents out there.

This includes Burberry and Pringle for the designer brand of the year, Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders or Erdem for collection of the year and Mark Fast, and Meadham Kirchhoff and Peter Pilotto for emerging womenswear labels.

Caroline Rush, joint CEO of the British Fashion Council, said: “This year’s nominee list highlights the extraordinary breadth of British design talent.”

We can’t wait to see who comes out tops, but runners up, don’t worry, we’ll still be buying your fashions.



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Gallery

Christmas party outfits: Tops

By lotte on November 27th, 2009
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The top is the unsung hero of the party outfit. While dresses and shoes get all the attention, tops are working just as hard to make you look good this Christmas, so we’ve put together this gallery of party-ready tops.

Buying one party top means you can rewear it in loads of different ways without losing the impact. They’re also a good and usually cheap way to update your wardrobe, without having to buy a whole new outfit. As always, sequins, lace and classic (but dramatic) black are things to look out for, and try pairing these tops with miniskirts, leggings or jeans – the possibilities are almost endless.

Click on the picture to start the gallery.



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See pictures of Victoria Beckham’s new jeans line

By lotte on November 27th, 2009
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Victoria Beckham jeans 1.jpg Victoria Beckham is relaunching her jeans range with a new name: Victoria Beckham Denim. They’re looking a lot more fashion-y than Victoria’s dVb jeans designs (which as far as I can remember had big, not very discreet crests on the back pockets), as you can see from these lookbook pictures. Although they’re still on the expensive side for jeans, with prices starting at £140, we’re loving the sleek designs. The variety means there’s probably something for everyone, since there are also jackets, shorts and a full range of leggings on offer.

After the success of her VB fashion line we’re expecting the jeans, released next spring, to be a big hit with celebrities – we’re placing bets on Blake Lively being pictured in them first.

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Source: Elle UK



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Celebrity Style, X Factor

X-Factor: Get the look, Stacey Solomon’s yellow boots and Monster Munch t-shirt

By Andrea Petrou on November 27th, 2009
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Stacey Solomon returns to The X Factor House with her trademark gray peacoat and yellow wellies

We know some of you out there hate Uggs and wellingtons but we couldn’t resist giving you a sneaky look at X-Factor’s Stacey Solomon’s boots.

Yes they’re bright, they’re yellow and they’re Uggs but we have to admit the starlett looks fantastic in them. Stacey is also a girl after own hearts, wearing a Monster Munch tee, which we got so excited about yesterday.

Buy the Ugg boots from Office or go for a waterproof alternative with these short festival style wellingtons from Hunter Boots. You won’t be missed on a dark night, and that’s guaranteed.

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designer pick of the week, Features, Gallery

Happy Birthday Manolo Blahnik. We celebrate with a shoe gallery

By Andrea Petrou on November 27th, 2009
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We want to wish Manolo Blahnik a very happy birthday and we know we’re not alone in rejoicing the day that designer was born, well at least when he was old enough to hold a pencil.

Manolo, who is 67 today has done wonders for people’s shoe collections and is creations have been a favourite of the Sex and the City girls with his fabulous footwear appearing on a range of episodes.

One example that sticks in our minds is Season 3, Episode 17 when Carrie got mugged in an alley and the guy took her favourite pair of Manolo strappy sandals. Not the most cheerful but definitely the most poignant.

We remember her words to this day: “Please sir,” she pleaded. “You can take my Fendi baguette, you can take my ring and my watch, but don’t take my Manolo Blahniks.”

So what is it about the designer that makes him stand out?

Well ever since he first started his designing in 1970 Manolo has been solely responsible for the design and prototype of every shoe that bears his name. Working alone without apprentices or assistants, he sketches his shoes, chisels the wooden lasts on which they are moulded and sculpts the heels. He then supervises their production and even sketches the illustrations for his advertising campaigns.

He told his friend Michael Roberts in the 1970s that he achieved all his designs without any formal training as he “didn’t need it.” He said this was because he had “the best taste in the world.”

We couldn’t have put it better ourselves.

Happy Birthday Manolo, we’ll of course be baking you a stilletto shaped cake.

We’ve also put together a mini gallery of some of the designers creations. Click on the picture below to begin the gallery.



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Fashion News, Tops

Famous Forever launches Monster Munch retro Tee

By Andrea Petrou on November 26th, 2009
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Monster.jpgRetro t-shirts have been around for a good few years now, and we can’t see the trend dying out in the near future.

This may be because we like to have certain things that remind us of our childhood (I have a Rainbow Brite one that does exactly that) or because of the sheer number of celebs who opt for these when they want a casual look.

Hot off the retro t-shirt press is this fun and kooky Monster Munch tee by Famous Forever featuring the iconic Monster Munch bunch. And yes, I’ll definitely be getting one of these, afterall no childhood was complete without the pickled onion flavour.

Buy it now from Truffle Shuffle.

If Sesame Street was more your thing then check out our gallery for t-shirts and sweatshirts here.



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Fashion News

Date for your diary: Vintage… and More Fashion Fair

By Andrea Petrou on November 26th, 2009
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Vintage Dior.jpgIf you love hunting for vintage garments, then you’ll be as excited as we are about a vintage fair happening this weekend.

Held on 29 November at the Byam Shaw School of Art in Archway, the Vintage… and More Fashion Fair, will give you the chance to buy clothing and accessories and one off peices from the 1800′s right up until the 1980s.

There’s also a selection of menswear and children’s wear, plus a haberdashery section for those looking for that unique Christmas present. And yes, we’ll be biting the bullet and queueing way in advance for this one.



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Accessories, Designer Fashions, Gallery

Karl Lagerfeld launches scooter helmet and we find you some equally stylish ones

By Andrea Petrou on November 26th, 2009
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We know wearing a cycle or scooter helmet isn’t overly sexy and it can mess up your hair but that’s no excuse to go without, especially when you consider the consequences.

Ok, we’ll stop with the preaching now and tell you instead about a scooter helmet you won’t be making excuses to wear.

Karl Lagerfeld has launched, what we think is every princesses dream. First seen at the designers 2009 catwalk show, this little gem comes laced with pearls and also has iPod hookups.

It’s available now but, as always there’s a downside. Not only are there only 12 in the world but they also cost a whopping $1,805 to $6,837.

We’ve therefore put together a gallery of other fashionable scooter and cycle helmets, which you won’t be complaining about wearing.

Click on the picture below to begin the gallery.



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