I'll never forget Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City comparing the handbag that you carry in New York to the car that you drive in Los Angeles. Nothing could be more true in London either. Handbags range in price from luxurious to trendy, yet affordable depending on the style. However, one thing's for sure. Whichever brand you choose, tan, cognac, sepia and latte hues are all the rage for Read more
You've seen the bags on stylish women and celebs and heard their names thrown around, but would you recognize an iconic, luxury handbag? You stand to lose fashion street cred if you can't. Take our quiz on iconic bags, and learn what makes them so special. Source: What's Your Luxury Handbag IQ? Question 1 of 20This signature structured tote has quickly become the bag to have, thanks to Read more
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You've seen the bags on stylish women and celebs and heard their names thrown around, but would you recognize an iconic, luxury handbag? You stand to lose fashion street cred if you can't. Take our quiz on iconic bags, and learn what makes them so special. Source: What's Your Luxury Handbag IQ? Question 1 of 15This signature structured tote has quickly become the bag to have, thanks to Read more
The Autumn/Winter season has some serious leather bags in store for us, but one of the most popular trends I'm seeing is the colour purple. Designers from Marc Jacobs to Nancy Gonzales, and even Balenciaga, are doing purple purses that range from bright to burgundy. However, the bag trend, (why do I always have to have such expensive taste?) that I'm most coveting is the purple and tan Read more
You've seen the bags on stylish women and celebs and heard their names thrown around, but would you recognize an iconic, luxury handbag? You stand to lose fashion street cred if you can't. Take our quiz on iconic bags, and learn what makes them so special. Question 1 of 10This classic bag from storied Parisian leather goods maker Louis Vuitton has been carried by everyone from Audrey Hepburn to Read more
St. Patrick's Day will be here on Thursday, and soon we'll all be awash in green beer and holographic shamrock glitter. The holiday doesn't necessitate throwing on a leprechaun hat, though. You can get into the St. Pat's Day spirit in lots of ways, many of them quite pretty and even (gasp!) nonalcoholic. So check a few picks for going green the fashionable way, whether you're hitting up a parade Read more
Fendi brought colour and a sportswear-inspired zippiness to a collection that was loosely rooted in ladylike themes. There were boxy coats with colourful trims, knit sweatpants, and minimalist wool shells, all of it looking like it could be thrown on for a casual lunch. Fendi luxury came via multitoned and textured fur, suggesting a younger clientele might be donning these. Colour played a major Read more
Gosh! It feels like London Fashion Week only finished a second ago and already Milan is in full swing! What's more, there seems to be some lovely new beauty looks emerging. Check out Prada from yesterday, top right, below. Prada unveiled slick 1920s finger waves for her spring collection, inspired by Jazz Age beauty Josephine Baker. The hair was paired with ice blue eyeshadow. Then there was Read more
It's definitely the season for ad campaigns as this week we've seen the Autumn adverts for Dolce and Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Miu Miu to name a few. Today, the Fendi campaign has been revealed starring Anja Rubik and Baptiste Giabiconi and shot by Karl Lagerfeld. Karl explained that the images depict an “Italian couple in downtown New York.” It will appear in August magazines and shows Read more
