by Hannah Kane | Jun 11, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… For a playful summer look wear these Current/Elliott distressed denim dungarees with a cropped stripey cami from Topshop. Choose sophisticated accessories to keep things from looking too childish – a Marc by Marc...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 10, 2014 | Beauty
Discover Byredo’s Classical Cologne Whilst cologne might be a word we hear bandied about the fragrance industry every day, its true form is something of an olfactory delicacy. Traditionally, the use of cologne was therapeutic and medicinal, as well as cosmetic....
by Hannah Kane | Jun 10, 2014 | Lifestyle
PHOENIX’s Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide Not meaning to stereotype here, but it has to be said – it’s hard buying gifts for your old Dad, Daddy, Father or Pops. So with the big day looming (Sunday 15th – don’t forget) we decided...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 10, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… Wear a Topshop boxy floral print shirt with these pale sky-blue cotton shorts from Balenciaga for a softly tailored Summer work-outfit. Accessorise with a pair of sunny yellow Jimmy Choo patent-leather strappy wedge...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 9, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… Diane Von Furstenberg shows us how to do leopard-print body-con the chic way with this jacquard cotton-canvas dress in tonal shades of grey and cream. Pair it with low chunky heels such as these Fendi metallic leather...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 7, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… High Street favourite River Island has summertime dressing nailed with this floaty and flattering blue palm tree print double-layer slip dress. Wear it with K Jacques St Tropez T-bar gold and cream leather sandals, an...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 5, 2014 | Lifestyle
Interior designer Helen Spencer believes that homes are the stage-sets for our lives Ski wallpaper by eve spencer Where there’s life, there’s a story. Storytelling is one of only a few truly universal human traits that transcend culture; it’s a fundamental...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 5, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… Make the most of the sunshine today with a summery citrus Seventies-inspired outfit. Let this Priory of Ten tan leather button-down mini up the luxe-factor of a Topshop’s lemon-print bandeau and simple Zara...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 4, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… Mix and match your colours and prints with a couple classic staple pieces for a fun, fresh working wardrobe. Wear a bright coral check shirt from Topshop with these ultra-sophisticated Fendi grey tapered trousers and a...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 3, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… Brighten up this elegant pale-grey stretch-silk Milly jumpsuit with bursts of bright summertime technicolour accessories. A Zara perforated tote bag in lemon works well with these Gianvito Rossi suede cut-out pink...
by Hannah Kane | Jun 2, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… It doesn’t get much more luxurious than this soft buttery leather dress from The Row. With silk-lining, a fitted bodice and clever pleating, this is grown-up uber-flattering Friday work-to-bar-wear. Keep your...
by Hannah Kane | May 29, 2014 | Culture
Should London’s arts institutions go all or nothing? Image: Magnus D I was recently at the ICA for a meeting. It’s been a while since my last visit, and the sun peeking through the green oak leaves of the tree-lined Mall made my approach all the more...
by Hannah Kane | May 29, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… Ashish for Topshop has landed so go pick out your pieces. This marl-grey slogan sweatshirt just about sums up the mood in grey London today whilst a pair of white LED double-stacked trainers are pure adult-sized fun....
by Hannah Kane | May 28, 2014 | Culture
Arctic Monkeys, AM tour, Finsbury Park ★★☆☆☆ Hailed by some as the best gig of their lives and by others as, ‘alright’, the bizarre cavalcade that was the Arctic Monkey’s two day blow-out in the grassy haven of Finsbury Park was met with mixed...
by Hannah Kane | May 28, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by sweeping splatters and blank canvases for summer 2104 For summer 2014 fashion is a blank canvas. Take to the shops like an artist to his paint palette and go where your creativity takes you; mix geometric lines with Pollock-inspired splatters, doodle...
by Hannah Kane | May 28, 2014 | Lifestyle
Discover The UK’s Chardonnay Revival With Hardys Last week, on the 22nd May, saw the launch of the Hardys ‘1853 Club’ in London, with a pop-up wine bar and VIP press launch. The pop-up wine bar experience, which celebrated the nation’s rediscovered love for...
by Hannah Kane | May 28, 2014 | Beauty
Inside the anti-aging cult we’re all itching to join In today’s beauty market it’s a daily occurrence when a brand new beauty product lands on our radar, promising to revolutionise our approach to skincare. But it’s the products, which grab our attention without the...
by Hannah Kane | May 28, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… Edun’s silk crepe triangle print dress sets the tone for a graphic, monochrome, Sixties-influenced outfit. A pair of Robert Clergerie stretch-suede over-the-knee boots and a Rag & Bone leather-trimmed...
by Hannah Kane | May 27, 2014 | Culture
On the eve of the publication of his first novel, Piers Alexander explains how he makes it work “So what do you DO?” is usually the first or second question you are asked when you meet someone new. “Well,” I say, and take a deep breath. My main job is Time Traveller,...
by Hannah Kane | May 27, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit… For easy day-to-night transition dressing go for this Tim Ryan hot-pink fringed t-shirt dress layered under a Diane Von Furstenberg orchid-silhouette print silk jacket. Accessorise with a pair of stand-out Sophia...
