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Chanel Ink: Les trompe-l’oeil de Chanel
What comes to your mind when you think barn, hay and straw – Chanel by any chance? No, I haven’t gone all cuckoo. I’m referring to last September when Karl Lagerfeld reminded us of his genius-ness, cleverly mixing wheat grains, peasant prints, chiffons and lace and creating high fashion in their Spring 2010 show.... »
Backstage at Giles Deacon Paris Fashion Week A/W 2010
Backstage at the Giles Deacon show in Paris it was mayhem, hair and and makeup had to be done before show time and looking the hair in post show time, it was going to take some time. The head hairdresser yelled “start putting on the mouse!” Of course not all the models... »
William Tempest Autumn/Winter 2010
Last Tuesday was one of the most anticipated shows at the VauxHall Fashion Scout autumn/ winter collections for 2010. You could tell by the ency crowd that waited at the Freemason’s hall. It was mixed with people with tickets and without waiting patiently for entry. Fashion students stayed close to the ropes in hopes of sneaking in after someone... »
pureDKNY a Valentines Day’s Conversation Piece
The count down has begun one day left until Valentines Day. What you don’t have a Valentine this year? Spending it with the girls!! Why not get these special ladies a gift that smells like fresh Vanilla and some of the proceeds benefit women in business. Vanilla in water as its signature ingredient. PURE DKNY,... »
Paul, Joe & Alice in Wonderland
While strange happenings are taking place on the other side of the mirror, on this side, we are rewarded with an Alice-themed Paul & Joe make-up edition. Two lip treatments, in a milky pink Fantasy and sweet orange Daydream, as well as two tins with mattifying paper are part of this collection. £25, From Feb... »
The Modern Art of StyleWhispering
Everyday I walk by this great friendly and intimate boutique called Oxygen. It reminds me of New York City! The store is one of the few specialties stores in London that carry some of the big designer names coming out of the Americas this decade. The last decade didn’t have that many memorable... »
Supersoft Pomegranate BIO
My favourite “moment” of personal care is shampooing. There’s something about working my hair into a lather that is just cathartic. Therefore picking out my companion for that happy moment is always a big deal. What do I want in a shampoo? Nice scent, good foaming without needing use masses of products, and of course, major... »
An inkling of Chanel
Remember those fake tatoos we used to get with the teenie bopper magazines that we read? Hearts with wings, barb-wire and all that stuff that screamed baby-biker-chick? Well, your inner fashionista can breathe relief because my beloved Chanel has come up with the ultimate chic tatoo and guilt-free. Removable Chanel tatoos! How can anyone resist? Ever... »
Botanical Essence No. 1 a Breath of Fresh Air
Liz Earle’s brand new fragrance called Botanical Essence No 1 is a lovely mix of natural fragrances and quality ingredients. This is the first ever bespoke fragrance, which uses. some of the finest natural botanical ingredients from around the world. Liz’s went to the distinguished perfumer from Grasse, France to create this perfume for women. “We gave him... »
M.I.A. in Rolling Stone Magazine
New York-based photographer Mike Schreiber is famous for shooting some of the most recognized faces in hip hop and sports. He has also worked on less glamorous projects, like his series featuring prisoners, the people of Cuba, children at special schools in Brazil and circus folk. In the next issue of Rolling Stone features the... »