by Hannah Kane | Dec 18, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Burberry Prorsum’s sumptuous crystal-embellished cashmere jumper is the ultimate in luxury winter knitwear. Give it an edge with a patent leather forest green Topshop skirt, and keep your accessories simple and...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 18, 2013 | Culture
What’s big, bad and hairy? Our follicular favourite, the mighty ‘tache Anchorman 2 is swaggering over the horizon, an onslaught of three-piece suits and well-insulated upper lips. To celebrate the long-awaited sequel to this comedy classic, we’re...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 17, 2013 | Culture
Take a panoramic trip through the colourful life of a fashion icon Early photographs of Isabella Blow depict a disgruntled looking girl, with heavy, distinguishing eyes, stuffed into a puffy dress. At five years old, the scowl suggests a fiery spirit, a temper of...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 17, 2013 | Fashion
Knitwear specialist Tim Ryan may not have come into the fashion world through the traditional design school route, but that hasn’t stopped his clothes from reaching the pages of Vogue Italia and I.D. Magazine. After twelve years spent honing his craft and selling his...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 17, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. For a fashion conscious mix of high-street and designer, pair this washed leather jumpsuit by uber-cool Parisian label EACH X OTHER with a cropped stripe H&M top and black high-heel court shoes from Zara. A Proenza...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 17, 2013 | Lifestyle
Jenny McFarlane helps us plan a New Year escape to this little-known Mediterranean jewel It can be hard to get through winter without the prospect of some sun on the horizon. This is the ideal time to book a spring break, and we’re in the mood for somewhere...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 16, 2013 | Culture
Albert Hammond Jr. delivers both style and substance at XOYO London Photo credit: Frank Fu ‘Albert! The bouncers are telling us to stop… bouncing!’ Someone yells at the stage as a post-applause hush descends over the crowd. Hammond Jr. cooly grips...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 16, 2013 | Beauty
We’ve struck gold with our latest beauty discovery After a quiet launch in 2008, Belmacz Beauty has remained remarkably under the beauty radar until now. Belmacz is the beauty baby of jewellery designer Julia Muggenburg, whose work with precious metals inspired her to...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 16, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Upscale these H&M jacquard-weave leopard print trousers with a nude T by Alexander Wang silk-satin shirt and an oversized floral Miu Miu necklace. Keep the luxe coming with a double dose of Fendi in the form of...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 13, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. In a sea of Christmas party dresses, Maje’s black crepe tuxedo jumpsuit is a sure way to stand out from the crowd. Wear it with Jimmy Choo paillette-trimmed heels and crystal drop earrings from J Crew. For a bit...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 12, 2013 | Culture
★★★★★ In 1970, a chance commission by now-defunct American sports magazine Scanlan’s brought together two of the finest mavericks in their respective creative fields. One year after a Hell’s Angel stabbed a man at a Rolling Stones gig in the States, the magazine...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 12, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by Soviet style 2013 was the year in which fashion was firmly held in minimalism’s steely grip – the catwalk dotted with cookie cutter silhouettes and space-age simplicity. But as 2014 approaches, prepare for a backlash – an aesthetic of...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 12, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit Silk separates bring an elegant and somewhat French feel to Thursday’s look. This MSGM shirt is equal parts classic and quirky with it’s check-print body and contrasting leopard-print collar and cuffs. CLU...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 11, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit Tone down skin-tight, high-shine gold trousers with a grey Theory t-shirt and heavy duty studded Laurence Dacade ankle boots. A loose fitting silk H&M trench and an Alexander McQueen skull print scarf lend a grungey...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 10, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit This MSGM wool-mix Prince of Wales check cape is the perfect foil to colourful Topshop trousers and bright accessories. A bottle-green silk shirt by Carven strikes a sophisticated note, as do a pair of simple purple...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 9, 2013 | Beauty
It’s haircare, but personal Ever felt that your relationship with your shampoo was a bit, well, impersonal? No, us neither- but Concoction’s new line of tailor-made haircare may make you wonder how you ever settled for off-the-shelf. Concoction is the brainchild of...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 9, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit This Emilia Wickstead pencil skirt is embellished with Swarovski faux-pearls for an ultra-ladylike finish. Tuck in a Reiss silk snake-print blouse to showcase the exquisite tailoring and nipped-in waist. Coordinate with...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 6, 2013 | Culture
★★★★☆ At this time of year, with the consumer melee in full throttle – people stampeding over each other to get the best December deals on the high street, magazines (including us) luring you in with mouth-watering gift-buying features, and every shop in the...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 6, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit Kenzo’s recent collection has hit cult status, and tiger-print is everywhere. Wear this fun t-shirt with super-flattering straight-leg J Brand jeans and an oversized boiled wool coat from Topshop. Burgundy...
by Hannah Kane | Dec 5, 2013 | Fashion
As Yuletide heralds lower necklines, bare-all bodycons and backless dresses, we solve your party underwear-related dilemmas We are rapidly approaching that time of year when womankind must crawl out of the warm embrace of their cashmere jumpers, peel off their...
