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Nickee Todd

Giselle's Copycat Fears

Nickee Todd | Posted 22 May 2012 | UK Style

Read More: Faith Shoes, Fashion Fretter, Joan Rivers, Nicole Hilton, Crocs, Dorothy Perkins, Fashion Apps, Giselle Bundchen, Hollister, Jamie King, Levis, Sun-In, Uggs, Uk Tech

Giselle Bundchen, supermodel and breastfeeding dictator, has come up with another way to limit women's choices. She has launched an app with C&A, absent from our shores since 2001, to prevent that most awkward of situations; turning up somewhere wearing the same as someone else. It's called "Look Block" and...

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Sarah McGiven

Gestuz - The Go-To Danish Fashion Label for Versatile, Cool-Girl Chic

Sarah McGiven | Posted 22 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: Danish, Denim, Denmark, Fashion, Gestuz, Mydaily, Shopping, Style, Urban, Women, Womenswear

Having had every sartorial workwear experience imaginable - jodphurs and worn out sweats for grooming horses, the striped nylon joys of my Waitrose till girl smock, suited and booted (or my version, thereof) at a law firm, through to my home-working freelance uniform of Adidas tracksuits or pyjamas (don't judge)...

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Naomi Mdudu

Has Kim Kardashian Lost Her Charm in Fashion Circles?

Naomi Mdudu | Posted 23 May 2012 | UK Style

Read More: Andre Leon Talley, Anna Wintour, Joe Zee, Kim Kardashian Anna Wintour, Ralph Rucci, W Magazine, Kim Kardashian, Kim Kardashian W Magazine, Kim Kardashian Kanye West, Met Gala

The whole debate about celebrities covering magazines is an issue that doesn't seem to go away and Kim Kardashian is the prime example of just how far that trend has gone. Lynn Hirschberg hit the nail on the head when she wrote in W magazine that, 'Kim Kardashian can't sing,...

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Joao Paulo Nunes

When Fashion Stops Being a Creative and Regenerative Force and Becomes an Ugly, Pornographic and Commercial Trap

Joao Paulo Nunes | Posted 23 May 2012 | UK Style

Read More: Abercrombie & Fitch, Gilly Hicks, Fashion, Hollister, London, Menswear, Womenswear

I'd like to believe that I am guided by the premise that fashion is essentially about wearing what makes you feel comfortable and confident. This should be an ever-evolving personal process that relies on acquiring the knowledge and experience of wearing a garment or accessory in order to make it...

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Rebecca Stevens

What is to Become of the Pearl Button? Sustainability Concerns are Raised for Fashion's Purest Accessory

Rebecca Stevens | Posted 23 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: Saville Row, Australia, Bespoke, Button, Farming, Fashion, Geography, Oceans, Pearl Buttons, Shirts

The button has long been a favoured, decorative feature in fashion for both men and women, with the pearl button adding exclusivity and desirability to garments for both. John F. Boepple originally founded the first freshwater pearl button factory in Iowa, United States in 1891, following a craftsman upbringing with...

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Akeela Bhattay

Levi's Paris Flagship Store Launch | A Conversation With Levi's' Anit Van Eynde and Lise Van Aisenoy

Akeela Bhattay | Posted 21 May 2012 | UK Style

Read More: Akeela Bhattay, Champs-Elysées, Go Forth, James Murphy, Levi Strauss, Levi's, Marilyn Monroe, New York, Pedro Winter, Article, Campaign, Denim, Fashion, Flagship Store, High-Waist, Interview, Jeans, New York Fashion Week, Paris, San Francisco, Sustainable, Us, Vintage, Waterless, Women

At the launch of Levi's' Paris Flagship store (as detailed in my article here), amongst its vintage inspired and eco-efficient interior and it's substantial collections; LVC, Red Label, Made & Crafted et al, I had the good fortune to speak briefly with Lise Van Aisenoy - Women's Merchandising...

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Michelle Mone OBE

Continuing Giving Today's Women What They Want

Michelle Mone OBE | Posted 20 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: UK Style, Beauty, Fashion, Mydaily, Tanning, Uk Women, Ultimo, Ultimo Beauty, Utan, Womenswear

In my line of work, I have had the great opportunity to work with a number of beautiful and inspiring women. Launching Ultimo in 1996 stemmed from my own discomfort as I wore a very uncomfortable cleavage enhancing bra on the evening of a dinner dance, I was very conscious...

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Sarah McGiven

Weekend Shopping: Ballgown Exhibition Glamour - Enter Through the Gift Shop

Sarah McGiven | Posted 18 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: Victoria And Albert Museum, Art Exhibitions, Celebrity Style, Dresses, Fashion, Gifts, London, Red Carpet, Shopping, Style, V&a Ballgowns

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the best bit about visiting any museum or large art gallery is the trip to the gift shop.

The launch of the V&A's incredible new Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 exhibition - which opens today (Saturday 19 May) - gave...

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Vivian Ho

Today I'm Wearing

Vivian Ho | Posted 21 May 2012 | UK Style

Read More: Jill Stuart, Tom Ford Eyewear, Chanel, Fashion, Japanese High Street, Miss Selfridge, Style

Today I've gone with a mixed look of shorts, plaid shirt, brown boots with a red bag! A little bit of a laid-back, western but city look rolled into one. A very easy-to-wear and no hassle ensemble. As some of you I'm sure are beginning to see from Maison Vogue...

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Julien MacDonald

On Set With My New Atelier Collection

Julien MacDonald | Posted 17 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: Julien Macdonald, Made In Britain, Saville Row, The Huffington Post, The Queen, Fashion, Huffpost Uk, Jubilee, Slideexpand, Style

I was delighted when The Huffington Post contacted me about their new Style Section and I'm so excited that I can be a part of the launch. I thought I would kick off my first blog post with a little introduction to my studio and let you know what we...

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Pearl Lowe

The Law of Attraction

Pearl Lowe | Posted 16 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: UK Style, Danny Goffey, Law Of Attraction, Mindful Living, Pearl Lowe, The-Law-Of-Attraction, Uk Lifestyle

For some time now I have been interested the Law of Attraction. For those not familiar with the theory and its teachings, it's the idea that 'like attracts like' and that by focusing on either positive or negative thoughts you will get a either a positive or negative result. If...

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Brix Smith Start

The Style of Aging

Brix Smith Start | Posted 16 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: Advanced Style, Ari Seth Cohen, Brix Smith Start, Iris Apfel, Start Boutique, Start London, Start Shoreditch, UK Style, Ari Seth Cohen Advanced Style, Mydaily, The Style Of Aging

A few years ago, I came across an article in the Acne Paper about an elderly New York woman called Iris Apfel. In her 80s, after years of collecting ethnic, eccentric accessories and a menagerie of clothing, Iris Apfel emerged as a 'Rare Bird of Fashion' and was honoured with...

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Wayne Hemingway

Vintage 90s!

Wayne Hemingway | Posted 15 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: 1990s, UK Style, Vintage Festival, Fashion, Style, Vintage, Vintage Clothing, Wayne Hemingway

There is a bit of a furore going around at the moment in some quarters decrying the notion that the 90s can be 'vintage'. The biggest pure vintage scenes are undoubtedly the 40s and rockin' 50s and the early, mod style-led, 60s. And it's hard to argue with the fact...

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Nicky Kinnaird

Time to Pay Lip Service

Nicky Kinnaird | Posted 16 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: Makeup Tips, Nicky Kinnaird, Space NK, UK Style, Fashion, Fashion Trends, Lipgloss, Lipstick, Makeup, Makeup Trends, Poppy King, Red Lipstick, Uk Lifestyle

Neutrals, bolds, and everything in between, now is the time for a lip colour makeover. Get out of your current lipgloss rut. Consider lipstick a cost effective fashion accessory. Invest in a new lip wardrobe and discover the amazing new formulas and fresh shades for summer.

For workdays, and especially...

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Sarah McGiven

Duck Farming, Thrash Metal and Experimental Art: Helen Steele's Colourful Fashion Chaos

Sarah McGiven | Posted 16 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: Autumn/Winter 2012/13, Jessie J, Art, Artists, Celebrity Style, Colour, Design, Fashion, Fashion Trends, Helen Steele, Irish, Pattern, Print, Spring/Summer 2012, Style, Visual Art

When I first set eyes on Helen Steele's SS12 collection, with its vibrant prints on sumptuous silks, I immediately thought it would make for a great story on modern florals, perfect for Chelsea Flower Show week. But then I got closer and discovered these weren't florals at all...

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Zandra Rhodes

Zandra's Diary

Zandra Rhodes | Posted 16 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: CoCo Chanel, Jerry Brown, Piers Morgan, Vidal Sassoon, Britweek, Fashion, Mydaily, Style, Zandra Rhodes

As a bi-continental designer splitting my time between London and San Diego, everyday brings adventures that are larger than life.

This past Friday evening I went to the annual Brit Week Dinner, celebrating Brits in the Los Angeles area. Honouree Piers Morgan was interviewed on stage by the...

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Caryn Franklin

Come on Vogue - A Challenge

Caryn Franklin | Posted 24 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: Alexandra Shulman, All Walks Beyond The Catwalk, Body Image, Centre Of Diversity, Laura Catterall, Lynne Featherstone, Susie Orbach, UK Style, UK Health, Vogue Magazine, Centre For Appearance Research, I-D Magazine, Plus Size Models, Women

The super-tanker that is fashion and its messaging to women about their bodies must surely shift course now that the publishing monarchy Conde Naste has finally and officially weighed in to: "Encourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing, which limits the range of...

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Louise Roe

My Top 6 Travel Tips

Louise Roe | Posted 15 May 2012 | Mydaily

Read More: Travel Tips, UK Style, UK Travel, Fashion, Holidays, Hotels, Mydaily, Womenswear

Packing
Before packing my suitcase, I have a mini runway show in my house, trying on the looks and choosing outfits in advance. This means I end up traveling lighter and I don't have that annoying moment of putting on the perfect dress and realising I don't have the...

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Nickee Todd

Kate Middleton Inappropriately Dressed - Again

Nickee Todd | Posted 9 May 2012 | UK Style

Read More: Fashion Fretter, Isabel Marant, Kate Middleton, Rosie Fortescue, Stella McCartney, Swedish Hasbeens

The weather may be causing havoc to a few unfortunate flood plainers but spare a thought for my fellow fashion fretters. One of them, namely Kate Middleton, not usually a fretter, found herself at the mercy of the shoulder season.

To explain, it's the season which sits...

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Christine Babington Smith

'Ugly Chic' - Schiaparelli and Prada Met Exhibition 2012

Christine Babington Smith | Posted 11 May 2012 | UK Style

Read More: Metropolitan Museum Of Art, Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations, The Hunger Games, Elsa Schiaparelli, Met Costume Institute Gala, Prada, Prada Met Exhibition

How to follow last year's record-breaking Savage Beauty Alexander McQueen exhibition? The Met has turned to 'Ugly Chic', surreal style, skeleton dresses, lobsters and torn flesh.

Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations is the title of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute spring 2012 exhibition; launching this week with the...

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