Join The Glitterati | Carnival Make-Up
The Carnival is rolling into town, and to be honest any excuse for a face full of glitter has us excited. Our friend Sophie Starlight (yes, that's her real name) swung by the editor's pad this afternoon to give us a little sparkle-related inspiration. To recreate the...
Warm It Up | Top Pre-Carnival Sessions
A raucous cavalcade of calypso, reggae and samba beats across London, the amazing music and gritty party atmosphere of Carnival is by no means confined to the west, or to the weekend for that matter. If you're on the hunt for pre-festival events and are hell-bent on...
PHOENIX Road Tests Label.M’s Brightening Blonde Range
Blondes (apparently) have more fun. But this assumption doesn’t take into account the plight of our barnets: split ends, colour damage, root regrowth, brassiness, and dulling shades. Even for the all-natural Swedish-mega-babe blondes amongst us, it always seems tough...
Brace Yourselves, London… Björk Is Bringing In A Perfect Storm
If one of the greatest regrets of your life is not having seen Björk live, here’s some thrilling news to lift your spirits. It may not be a live show, but seeing the costumes, hearing the soundscapes and witnessing the far-out antics that the revered Icelandic...
Video | Fred Butler Mentors Young Fashion Talent
With September issues groaning under the weight of advertising and new season collections beckoning from the rails, it can be refreshing to remind ourselves that fashion isn't just about flashing the cash. That's why we love this short film from somewhereto_, the free...
Daily Stylist | Flower Power
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit This stretch-cotton dress by print maestro Erdem is a lesson in modern femininity. Wear it with a fitted coat, elegant Rupert Sanderson pumps and a boxy bag, and choose a Shourouk crystal, pearl and enamel necklace for...
New York Diary | Manhattan Mocha Mystery
Would you like a shot of existentialism with that? Illustration by Viktorija Semjanova Buying a cup of coffee should be an average and boring transaction. But New Yorkers are neither average nor boring. Ordering an espresso at one of our coffeehouses requires...
Daily Stylist | Pow Wow
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit Roksanda Ilincic's silk crepe blouse is a ray of sunshine on an otherwise gloomy Wednesday. Wear with cuffed skinny jeans and brogues for an easy dressed-down style. Opt for a dark mannish coat, but go a little more...
Daily Stylist | Turkish Delight
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit Brighten your mood with softly tailored separates in jewel tones. These Topshop moth print joggers work best paired with a bright top half, and a DVF cashmere crew-neck in neon print is perfect for cold November days....
Film | Love, Marilyn
★★★☆☆ Despite a score of films and photography exhibitions, biographies and semi-fictionalised novels, our hunger for details about the life of Norma Jeane Mortenson, and her iconic creation Marilyn Monroe, shows no sign of being sated any time soon. The...
Hero Product | OCC Lip Tar
Lipstick junkies beware: our latest discovery may spark the beginning of an obsessive love affair Slaves to catwalk beauty trends, pay close attention. We’ve unearthed the perfect products for achieving those perennial super-bright lip colours (which, according to...
Daily Stylist | Taxi!
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit... Another Monday rolls around and finds us in a rebellious frame of mind. Who needs appropriate work attire when you could have glossy folds of leopard-print silk organza hoisting you up and nipping you in? A...
Elegant Resistance | Ping He
Like strong, elegant women with attitude - and the clothes to match? You'll love Ping He PINGHE catwalk show SS14 When I ask Ping He if she designed her SS14 collection with a sophisticated customer in mind, she replies ‘yes, but it’s still got attitude’. And attitude...
Daily Stylist | Boy Meets Girl
Be inspired by our daily bespoke Polyvore outfit Create an oversized silhouette with this wool and alpaca slogan jumper by Swedish designers 5 Preview. Wear with Proenza Schouler's brushstroke print crepe trousers, a chunky pom-pom beanie and these black and white...
New York Diary | Smear Campaign
Bright lipstick makes the journey from Thebes to Tribeca Illustration by Xianghe Kong Over the summer, I went on a date at a charming little French cafe in Tribeca with a very attractive young lady who wore an absurdly orange shade of lipstick. As she talked, all I...
