ARCHIVE - AUGUST2009
Fashion

Lily Allen for Elle UK October issue

London’s favourite pop princess is looking super super cool on the cover of next month’s issue of Elle. Photographed by Rankin, Lily showcases a funky new look, complete with Debbie Harry-style wig, and one-off outfits designed by British designers including Luella, Christopher Bailey at Burberry, and Richard Nicoll. Elle mag’s vid of the cover shoot is worth checking out too...
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Fashion

Heather Mills launches recycled fashion line

Heather Mills’ fashion taste leaves a lot to be desired – we’ve all known it for some time and it wasn’t as if we needed further proof. But now we have it. The animal rights campaigner has launched her first ever fashion line, made entirely from recycled and re-modelled pieces. The collection – named Be@one – features a series of...
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Fashion, Fashion Trends

Autumn/winter 09/10 trends: The 80s and power-dressing

Do Dynasty and Dallas-style fashions and you won’t go far wrong – autumn/winter 09/10 is all about the return of the power-dresser (… and why not? We’re all for a bit of power in uncertain times). Shoulders are totally super-sized, rounded or architectural, hair is big and bouffant, and just about everything else is OTT and inspired by the era...
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Beauty

40% off Ila organic body care at Content

Hurry to Content before 31st August to stock up on Ila Organic Skincare – one of the UK’s leading organic ranges – and you’ll receive a very shiny healthy 40% off (simply enter the code ‘LOVEILA’ at the checkout). And while you’re at it you might as well check out the rest of the ‘content’ at Content. It’s a gem...
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Beauty

Molton Brown facial oils

Molton Brown’s brand new facial oils are inspired by active ingredients from Tunisia, Somalia and Hungary. Used in the luxury beauty brand’s professional spas, the oils provide an enriching addition to any night-time skincare regime, or for extra pampering during a diy home facial. £39, at Molton Brown counters in department stories nationwide, including John Lewis and House of Fraser,...
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Fashion

Hats off to the trilby

Always a summer favourite, the classic trilby is once again making a comeback with fashion-savvy A-listers, as seen here on Jessica Alba and Madonna. Here’s our pick of the best on the high street (just don’t forget the oversized shades): Summer flat weave trilby, £16, at Marks and Spencer. Pink raffia trilby, £7, at Dorothy Perkins. Summer trilby, £20, at...
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Fashion

Victoria Beckham to launch handbag collection

Not content with launching her own A-list sell-out dress collection, it seems Mrs B has set her sights on accessories – well handbags, actually – for her next foray into fashion. The style icon has apparently already met with designers to get the creative juices flowing. As a source revealed to The London Paper, ‘Victoria is looking for designers from...
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Fashion

Topshop designs for VV Brown and The Noisettes at V Festival

Singing sensations of the moment, VV Brown and Shingai Shoniwa from the Noisettes, enjoyed the exclusive sartorial attention of Topshop for this weekend’s V Festival. Both artists had a series of hot and rocking bespoke stage costumes made specially for them for the occasion… Our fave by far was Shingai’s champagne-coloured bra-top and matching high-waist hot pants. The red bolero...
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