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The Waistcoat

by Amanda // July 12, 2018 // Comments off
So we didn’t bring home the World Cup, but we did re-discover a new (and old)  fashion trend for men, which has made M&S hip again. I only have to say  “The Waistcoat” and you know exactly what I’m going... Continue reading →

Happy Birthday To The Bikini

by Amanda // July 12, 2018 // Comments off
The bikini is celebrating its birthday this summer,and the two-piece has come a long way since its creation in 1946. History was made 72 years ago this week, when an outfit ‘smaller than the world’s smallest swimsuit’ made an appearance... Continue reading →

Trainer Heels at Milan Fashion Week

by Amanda // July 6, 2018 // Comments off
WHAT do you get if you cross a pair of wedges with a “dad” trainer? The result is a towering, orthopaedic-like trainer. DSquared2’snew ‘Giant Heels’. Labelled ‘dad trainer heels’ on the socials, this bizarre fusion has raised eyebrows everywhere. These... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor & Blogger

by Amanda // June 21, 2018 // Comments off
Summer Solstice, longest day of the year, the future King’s birthday, plus MY birthday; all of the above takes place on 21stJune. All of my adult life I have stretched my birthday antics out for as long as possible. Most... Continue reading →

Acid House & Happy Hardcore Fashion Return

by Amanda // June 21, 2018 // Comments off
Since streetwear has become so mainstream, many suppliers have moved on to new edgier grounds. What’s next? Well, Acid house is it. To the deep basslines and squelching synths of Acid House, Louis Vuittonmen’s artistic director Virgil Abloh,and grime star Skepta have been... Continue reading →

Love Island Fashion 2018

by Amanda // June 21, 2018 // Comments off
Love it or hate it, you can’t ignore it. Yes, the new series of Love Island is dominating the UK’s screens, only a touch behind the World Cup. And fans are already obsessing over what the cast is wearing. The reality... Continue reading →

Most Stylish World Cup Shirts

by Amanda // June 21, 2018 // Comments off
The World Cup 2018 in Russia has kicked off and hold on to your hats, England won their first game!  Exciting times. But the game itself isn’t the only exciting thing about the event. The fashion on the pitch is... Continue reading →

…a word from the Editor and Blogger

by Amanda // June 13, 2018 // Comments off
Who needs to confine shenanigans to a day, when there’s a whole week scribbled in the diary? Yes, it’s time to start my birthday celebrations. This weekend (Friday pm) kicks off with the brilliant Hacienda Classical Concert in the grounds of Kenwood... Continue reading →

Converse Gay Pride Collection

by Amanda // June 13, 2018 // Comments off
It’s time to celebrate the LGBTQ Pride month of June with our favourite retro sporty sneaker brand, Converse. A colourful new collection in honour of Pride has been designed by pansexual singer Miley Cyrus, who makes her debut as a fashion... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor & Blogger

by Amanda // June 7, 2018 // Comments off
We’re back! After a week in the blingtastically boiling Dubai, I return tanned, refreshed and half a stone heavier. It was Ramadan during our stay, and it was fascinating observing how Muslims are so strict with themselves in observing fasting-by-day.... Continue reading →

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