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  This couture season, Jean Paul Gaultier is inspired by late great Amy Winehouse. The Jean Paul Gaultier fashion team have delved into Amy’s love for the 1950s which have influenced the collection. The pieces include Amy’s statement looks: the beehive hair, flicked eye liner and pencil skirts. The range was said to be a ‘tribute’ [...]

Down and Out On Murder Mile

On Murder Mile.. I Can’t seem to be able to put this book down. A funny, sad and moving book by Tony O’Neil about the seriousness of drug abuse and addiction. The story tells all and he holds nothing back. Buy it here.. Victoria     x

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9s

  Every girl needs to have a lil bit of gold in her life.  It may be fantastically expensive, but boy is it worth investing in.  Jewellery designer and one to watch, Touran Reddaway designs the most exquisite pieces for her label Firouzeh.  Hand made by third generation goldsmiths in Turkey, each 18 carat design is personal, [...]

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SALT AND PEPPER KNITTED JACKET

London is unquestionably one of the fashion capitals of the world, with top class designers and a distinct street style any country would be enviable of and if that wasn’t enough to make any British fashionista brim with pride 2012 is the year to embrace our stylish heritage as the 2nd of June marks the [...]

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Platform

Start the year as you mean to go on.  If you are anything like me and love a lil culture then head to Platform 33 at The Union Chapel on 19th January.  You can experience a trumpeter, string quartet and opera singer in one night.  The Platform 33 idea has been launched to educate, invigorate [...]

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LAB1

We’ve noticed how these beautiful, 1960s style candy pastel shades  are being used everywhere at the moment, from Meadham Kirchhoff’s spring/summer show to the urban star, Labrinth, being shot for ID.  Even though Christmas has only really just begun, we are already looking forward to next summer when we will have an excuse to invest [...]

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Animal Embellished top

Lydia Rose Bright has been papped looking fantastically chic yet casual as she was spotted out with her partner James Argent. She is seen flaunting her amazingly slim legs in a pair of leather leggings, an intricate embellished top and she finishes the look with a sophisticated blazer in a muted cream colour and matching killer [...]

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Two button gloves was £20 now £15

Every year we make a promise to ourselves to have all of the gifts bought, wrapped and ready long before the hectic December months begin but with less than 10 days to go before Christmas don’t worry if you’ve broken that promise once again as we’ve discovered an advantage to not being as organised as [...]

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News from the nail bar

  The girls can’t stop giggling at Christy Powell’s brand new novel about the highs and lows of female life working in a London High Street cosmetics salon. Based on the author Christy’s own experience setting up her business, ‘News From The Nail Bar’ is the hilarious account of the world inside the nail bar [...]

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Lanvin Scoop Neck Dress

This season what more does any girl need than a fabulous little black dress. Our favourite party item, no special occasion is complete without a teeny tiny black number, team it up with tights and pair of glittery killer heels. Harrods have the most incredible selection, a variety of day dresses, cocktail dresses and fashion [...]

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Miss Selfridge knits 39

With just 18 days to go now until Christmas, I’m sure most of us are all feeling the gruelling cold dampening our spirits. However, when I came across these fun Aztec cardigans at Miss Selfridge, I couldn’t help but cheer up!  Embracing the Navajo autumn/winter trend at super affordable prices of around £40 , and [...]

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Annie Barral Bag

We have recently come across the most beautiful bags in Accessorize and have been blown away by the variety, a style to suit everyone. Prices range from as reasonable as £12 up to £65, you can’t go wrong! Chose one out of the fabulous collection to add colour to your favourite winter outfit by day, or [...]

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Burgundy and red DKNY dress

I’m sure you don’t need reminding  it’s that time of year again, Christmas! Many of us feel we have a never ending ‘to do list’ in December, the buying , the wrapping, the decorating not to mention fretting over the Christmas Turkey but we shouldn’t forget that as well as Christmas it’s also party season! [...]

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British born designer Gareth Pugh showcased yet another mind blowing collection of strong, structured creations at Paris fashion week back in September which left many yearning to be a part of the world Pugh works in where women take their place as Empress of the Universe but if you feel that a black gridded PVC [...]

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        Rebecca Minkoff is my latest love.  This bag is super, sexy fun.  This bag will change your life we think.  Fact.  At $295, this is a holiday gift just for you. Buy now from the lovely website here.

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Florence

As the January issue of Vogue UK popped through our letter boxes on this icy morning, there was only one thing on our minds; Florence Welch gracing the front cover. As fabulous as she looked, we couldn’t believe that the eclectic English musician had made the front cover of one of the highest end fashion [...]

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Fatale

Fatale is an editorial that we have recently seen and fallen in love with, featured in the October 2011 issue of Vogue Paris. Shot by our favourite photographers, the incredible Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot.  The beautiful Sasha Pivorarova is fiercely sporting the Fetish trend that blew away the Autumn/Winter 11 catwalks. In a provocative [...]

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Store

Budda n Spice in Cobham on Church Street is  a fantastic  kids fashion boutique, owned by Jodie Wood and Charli Hooper.  Brands available include Dandy Star, Most Wanted, No Added Sugar, Scotch & Soda…I want to buy it all for lil baby friends. Tel: 01932 868934. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Budda-n-Spice/146492568752580  

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Esher store

I love a little boutique.  The personal shopping experience is where it is at right now.  Club in Esher stocks the most incredible brands in the prettiest store.   My favourite picks have to be the Balmain Military jacket…pwoaaarrrrr.   Isabel Marant Feather Print Tee £260 Balmain Green Military Jacket £1,800 Isabel Marant Black Poppy [...]

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LauraW

I had the pleasure of looking after the stunning Laura Whitmore at an event on Saturday.  The Republic store at Westfield Stratford hosted a sick DJ set by the Rizzlekicks (those boys are hot) and Laura made an appearance and styled a competition winner.    If you haven’t made it to the WFS store yet- head there [...]

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nahm

    Alex and I attended the Nahm launch party at The Shop at Bluebird last night. The film Belle du Jour and Parisian Expats who ventured to Laos in the 70s inspired this stunning collection for SS12. Sophisticated, feminine dresses fuse the Parisian blend as seen within the pretty White shirt dress range. Combining [...]