My Fashion Life

Beauty Road Test: Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight

Claire Dodd — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:00:22 +0000

I’ve been a fan of all-natural skin care brand Origins for quite a while. I like their non-nonsense approach. Products are simple, they’re useful, they don’t use harmful chemicals, and generally, they work. So when news of new product Drink Up Intensive (£20.00), an overnight mask designed to ‘quench skin’s thirst’, reached me, I couldn’t wait [...]

Get up to 85% off Balmain!

Michele Obi — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:20:48 +0000

This has been the year of Balmainia! 2009 saw celebrities and fashionista’s everywhere going crazy for studs, sharp shouldered blazers and ripped jeans! Now, if you’re Balmain mad then listen up closely! Starting from tomorrow, the Outnet are hosting an exclusive Balmain Pop-Up sale with discounts of up to 85% off! Yep..it’s true. The sale [...]

Lunchtime buy: Mixed Dress by Louise Goldin for Topshop

Nicky Branagh — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:38:00 +0000

Oh, how we love Topshop’s fashion collaborations. London designer Louise Goldin’s latest collection for the high street store features a range of mixed density, panelled knits inspired from her ‘Transformers’ mainline collection. The pieces are selling out fast but we still have time to get our hands on this cosy yet sexy, LBD. Add a bit [...]

Burberry’s back in Britain

Emily O'Brien — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:15:03 +0000

Is it too soon for a February count down? With news that Jonathan Saunders will be showing in London again come February’s Fashion Week, news has hit that Burberry’s Prorsum womenswear collection will also come back to the capital. Christopher Bailey, chief creative officer of the British Heritage brand, announced the news as he received [...]

Invisible shoes?

Emily O'Brien — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:30:54 +0000

From Antonio Berardi’s heel-less shoes to Alexander McQueen’s Armadillo hooves, statement footwear has always got trendy tongues wagging. But how about an invisible pair? That’s Andreia Chaves new venture. Straight from the streets of San Paulo, Brazilian based shoe designer Andreia Chaves – inspired by the chaos and structure of her hometown – has [...]

Antonio Berardi’s not Gaga over Lady G

Emily O'Brien — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:45:32 +0000

It seems not everyone is desperate to get a piece of Lady Gaga and her sartorial style choices. Whilst most people would jump at the chance to team up with the Gaga girl, a certain Mr. Antonio Berardi refused to work with the, er, peculiar performer. In an interview with Australia’s Herald Sun last week, [...]

Next season’s NEWGEN designers revealed

Emily O'Brien — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:00:30 +0000

As our beloved designers gear up for February’s shows, the British Fashion Council has announced the names that will receive next season’s NEWGEN sponsorship. The scheme, which is sponsored by high street favourite Topshop, helps new talent make their mark on the fashion circuit, and has previously shot the likes of Christopher Kane, Erdem and Giles [...]