ARCHIVE - MAY2009
Beauty

Lipstick Queen goes glossy with Chinatown

Tippy top of this summer’s must-have lipgloss list is Lipstick Queen’s soon-to-be-released Chinatown glossy pencil. These super-sheer and super-glam ‘draw on’ glosses hit Space NK stores nationwide and online next month and are bound to rocket to iconic status in no time. With five vibrant and wearable shades to choose between – from pink to watermelon – the glosses come...
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Fashion, News

River Island to launch Graduate Fashion Week collection

Having sponsored Graduate Fashion Week for five consecutive years, high street retailer River Island has just announced it will be launching a GFW collection, designed by past Graduate Fashion Week students. With a nod to autumn/winter’s eighties trend, the GFW offering will boast sequin harem pants, oversized blazers and towering heels. Amber le Bon is fronting the collection’s ad campaign....
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Mary Portas to set up charity shop at Westfield London

Hurrah for Mary Portas Queen of Shops. The fashion shop re-vamper extraordinaire is attempting to take the world of charity shopping into retail mainstream by opening a charity shop in London’s Westfield shopping centre. Called ‘Mary’s Living and Giving Shop’, the outlet will take its cue from markets like Portobello and Camden. “A lot of people think charity shops are...
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Fashion, News

Shoes, glorious shoes

Click over to Liberty online and you might just find yourself clicking off with a sassy new pair of heels. The luxury department store has launched its online offering with a rather decadent shoe boutique. Chloe, Nicole Farhi, Marc Jacobs and Kurt Geiger are just a few of the hot-to-trot designer names available. We’re coveting these slinky KG Azalea stilettos,...
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Amy Winehouse to launch fashion collection for PPQ

So how about some big bank holiday fashion news then? It seems troubled singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse is set to become PPQ’s latest fashion muse. We kid you not. The often underdressed and disheveled star seems a rather unlikely choice but who are we to judge? “The range will be all about high end statement pieces, inspired by Amy’s style. For...
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Fashion

Go retro with bright frame sunglasses

This summer it’s all about primary shade shades – the fash pack just can’t get enough of them. From Anna Hathaway to Lily Allen to Sienna Miller, face framing is a bright old affair. Work the look with these bright red sunnies, £10 at Dorothy Perkins. More details Tweet
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Beauty

Top Tips for Beauty

Just launched beauty tricks and tip site Top Tips for Beauty offers access to hundreds of wonderful pearls of beauty wisdom from makeup and beauty aficionados all over the world. So, if you’ve a burning beauty or makeup question, from how to keep eyeshadow on to how to keep your hands soft and supple, it’s the place to head. If...
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Fashion

Antoni & Alison Tesco bag

Head to Tesco to grab yourself this Antoni & Alison eco-shopping bag (for free). Designed for Fanta by the fashion icons, it’s made from 100% recycled bottles and folds up super-small so you can pop it into your handbag when not in use. More details Tweet
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