Friday 30 September 2016
DIAMONDS
Oroblu have called these "Diamonds" tights and rightly so as they sparkle like diamonds. The fabulous spangles and shimmer of these tights will look amazing with that special little black dress that you're planning on wearing for an up and coming event. Because they are 40 denier they are semi sheer so they still let your legs show through a little but they make the perfect party wear for sure.
Oroblu Diamonds Tights £14.99
UKTIGHTS.COM
Thursday 29 September 2016
BACKSTAGE BEAUTY
At New York, London, Milan and Paris Fashion Shows Spring/Summer 2017
Hair, by Roberta Bellazzi, was worn in up-dos with a sweeping section across the eyes.
Lynsey Alexander kept skin natural-looking at Mary Katrantzou, pepped up with fluoro-bright lipstick in one of three shades - a hot pink, bold orange or a tomato red.
The look at Preen By Thornton Bregazzi was defined by pressed flowers, applied directly to models' lips, necks, collarbones and faces by Val Garland.
Each model's dreads were matched to their outfit, woven into their own hair and worn knotted on top of their heads
Make-up at Marchesa was by Bobbi Brown, and centred around glossy lids and dewy skin
Tom Pecheux applied a graphic swoop of colour across the eyelids of some models at Emilio Pucci, leaving other models' eyes bare.
Hair was worn centre-parted and tousled, with a focus on natural texture
The Prada beauty look comprised flawless skin, groomed brows and subtly defined eyes and cheekbones, by Pat McGrath.
To offset the sparkling lips, eyes were treated to a swoop of black winged liner above the top lashes, with a broken line below the lower lashes.
Lucia Pieroni created the doll-like look at Rochas, which comprised spidery long lashes and brows drawn on slightly above models' natural brows, each as one definitive line.
Max Mara
Tom Pecheux created a painterly look at Maxmara, with two swipes of colour at the outer corners of the eyes and fresh skin.
Inspired by a woman emerging from a shipwreck, Val Garland's make-up at Erdem focused upon lips, cheeks and eyes all painted in the same pinky-peach shade
Hair, by Duffy, was tonged into Eighties curls, swept over to one side with plenty of height at the crown.
Peter Philips created the look at Dries Van Noten, which centred upon a sweep of brown shadow from temple to temple, across the eyes. Some models also had netting tied around their heads, covering their eyes.
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It was a sunkissed beauty on show at Missoni, with Lisa Butler keeping skin dewy and using peach and bronze tones for a just glow.
At Salvatore Ferragamo, graphic swoops of orange or red in the crease of the eyelid were the focus of the beauty look by Thomas de Kluyver. Hair was by Anthony Turner, was worn slicked back from the face with a low side parting.
As always it was a bold Italian beauty on show at Dolce & Gabbana, with Pat McGrath using rich red lips, flushed skin and gold accents to create a healthy, summery glow. Hair was styled in half-up-half-down styles or up-dos by Guido Palau, topped with dramatic hair accessories made from fabric, jewels and flowers.
Many of the models wore jewelled hair clips attached in line with the jaw, whilst others sported embellished headbands.
Hair, styled by Guido Palau, was worn poker-straight and centre-parted, with some models sporting new fringes cut in by the hairstylist himself.
Giorgio Armani
Mary Katrantzou
Preen By Thornton Bregazzi
Marc Jacobs
Marchesa
Emilio Pucci
Chloé
Prada
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Fendi
Rochas
Max Mara
Tom Pecheux created a painterly look at Maxmara, with two swipes of colour at the outer corners of the eyes and fresh skin.
Erdem
Topshop Unique
Dries Van Noten
Lanvin
Hair was styled by Delphine Courteille, in either loose waves or slick side-parted ponytails.
Missoni
Salvatore Ferragamo
Dolce & Gabbana
Bottega Veneta
Versace
TUNIC SWEATER
Opt for a tunic knit via the Stevie sweater by Whistles. The over-sized, long length style features an oversized funnel neck, 1970s inspired coloured stripes and textured knit. Wear the versatile design with chunky tights, or layer over trousers or skirts.
Mohair Knit £140.00
WHISTLES
Mohair Knit £140.00
WHISTLES
BROCADE
Brocade Shirt Dress £150.00
Beautiful brocade, delicate lace and white cotton come together in the design of this fit-and-flare, occasion-worthy dress. From the wrap neckline to the high-waisted full skirt and sheer lace panelling, every detail feels extra special. Simply add heels and head to the dance floor.
Cross Body Bag £75
On-point bags this season mean making your entrance with extra bow factor. Use this cross-body bag every day to partake in the trend. It is styled with a twisted bow on the flap front and features impossibly-practical detachable straps, to tote it as a clutch on nights out.
Brocade Tunic £120
Fusing rich floral brocade and berry tones, this Betty tunic dress is the perfect pick for winter events and dinner dates. It features a high neck and longer back hem and figure-skimming shift silhouette in a party-ready mini length.
Stileto sandals £90.00
A pair of sexy barely-there suede sandals that you can rely on time and time again, makes this pair your new shoe purchase for the season. Made from sultry suede, with a built-in platform for comfort, these are a sumptuously versatile pair to dance into the evening.
FRENCH CONNECTION
Wednesday 28 September 2016
DIVERSE BEAUTY
Alexi Lubomirski
On a shoot with the Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o last year, Alexi Lubomirski was taken aback when the actress turned to him after shooting and said that he had to make sure her skin wasn’t lightened in post-production. ‘I was bemused at first, as I didn’t think skin-lightening in post-production happened,’ he tells us.
Then I looked through my archive and noticed there was a percentage of people I’d shot with darker skin, who had been lightened before the magazine had published the photographs.
Lubomirski began to recall times in which his requests to shoot certain models had been denied:
‘Over the years, ahead of shooting a one-model story for a magazine or campaign, I’d give them my list of the 10 models I wanted and the first two to get knocked off the list would be the African girls,’ he recalls. ‘They’d say, “We love her but…” They would say she was too dark or, if she was lighter-skinned, that she was “too light to make a statement,” which I found completely bizarre.’ The vetoes would keep coming: too freckly, too big, hair too crazy. ‘Invariably, you’d end up with the two Caucasian girls you shoot all the time anyway,’ says Lubomirski.
He says things are starting to change – but not quickly enough. ‘We are beginning to see more diversity – an H&M campaign featuring a girl in a hijab, for example – but it’s sprinkled. Every month in magazines there should be a representation of our world.’
And so the seed for his new book, Diverse Beauty, was planted. ‘I wanted to do a book with no boundaries,’ he says. ‘For any model about whom anyone had ever said, “She’s too something,” I wanted to celebrate that “something”. The range of beauty in the fashion industry goes from one to three, whereas the range of beauty in the world goes from one to 100.’
Proceeds will go to Concern Worldwide, an anti-poverty charity for which Lubomirski is an
ambassador. But he believes the book only scratches the surface: ‘It’s a message book,’ he says. ‘But it should just be a book. We need to see more diversity.
The 33-year-old star was raised in Kenya and began acting after attending university in America. She hit the big time in 2013, when she was cast as a lead in Steve McQueen’s historical drama 12 Years a Slave, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Growing up, Lupita says her outlook on beauty was negative – she always felt excluded from it. But that changed when she saw the model Alek Wek in a magazine; the first dark-skinned woman who looked like her. ‘Until then, if she was to believe the pictures in the magazines, her look was not aspirational or beautiful,’ Lubomirski says.
Tuesday 27 September 2016
GUCCI 2017 CRUISE COLLECTION
THE NEW AD CAMPAIGN STARRING TOM HIDDLESTON
Tom stars* in Gucci’s new Cruise 2017 Men’s Tailoring campaign, in a series of grandiose portraits shot by Glen Luchford, set in the historic LA mansion owned by the late artist, set designer and ‘more is more’ aficionado, Tony Duquette.
*(Plays second fiddle to his Afghan Hound friends.)
The images show Tom Hiddleston looking luxurious in the new Gucci ready-to-wear collection, reclining on a green sofa, being whimsy on a brocade-lined bed and standing upright, gazing longingly into the distance.
We feel it necessary to describe Tom is situ, as the otherworldly hounds that appear with the actor are doing a bloody good job at making it all about them.
Here they are, silky and resplendent, in all their full-bodied glory. Bathe in their radiance, breathe it in and wish that you were Tom Hiddleston right now…
*(Plays second fiddle to his Afghan Hound friends.)
The images show Tom Hiddleston looking luxurious in the new Gucci ready-to-wear collection, reclining on a green sofa, being whimsy on a brocade-lined bed and standing upright, gazing longingly into the distance.
We feel it necessary to describe Tom is situ, as the otherworldly hounds that appear with the actor are doing a bloody good job at making it all about them.
Here they are, silky and resplendent, in all their full-bodied glory. Bathe in their radiance, breathe it in and wish that you were Tom Hiddleston right now…
HIGHLIGHTS MILAN FASHION WEEK
SPRING/SUMMER 2017
DSQUARED2
MISSONI
TRUSSARDI
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
MSGM
DOLCE & GABBANA
ERMANNO SCERVINO
STELLA JEAN
VERSACE
GIORGIO ARMANI
ETRO
PRADA
GIAMBA
EMILIO PUCCI
ROBERTO CAVALLI
FENDI
DSQUARED2
MISSONI
TRUSSARDI
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
MSGM
DOLCE & GABBANA
ERMANNO SCERVINO
STELLA JEAN
VERSACE
GIORGIO ARMANI
ETRO
PRADA
GIAMBA
EMILIO PUCCI
ROBERTO CAVALLI
FENDI
Monday 26 September 2016
CAT EYES
Give the gift of truly mesmerising eyes with the Cat Eyes To Hypnotise trinket duo. Charlotte Tilbury pairs her Nocturnal Cat Eyeshadow with a mini Rock ‘n’ Kohl eye pencil in specially-selected colour combinations, to help you create a classic smoky cat eye with perfect ease.
Silver Leopard shadow with Black Magic Kohl create a beguiling, glittering gunmetal eye that’s intense and mysterious, perfect for any after-dark outing.
Cat Eyes To Hypnotise - Silver Leopard
Charlotte Tilbury £29.00
Harvey Nichols
THE VELVET BOMBER
DIOR ROUGE
New season new Lipstick
The new Rouge Dior lipstick collection features 35 couture colours in both satin and matt finishes and is presented like an album of must-have hits. From the warmest of blush pinks to the deepest jewel-tone hues, the mesmerising palette is perfectly punctuated with 999 Matte, the iconic Rouge Dior – the ultimate sign of sophistication.
Offering more than exquisite surface colour, Rouge Dior takes its wearer on a date, where every detail is considered. Its honed formula smooths, shapes and nourishes the lips from the moment it is applied; its clever extracts stimulate cellular renewal; and its hyaluronic-acid spheres quickly plump and moisturise the lips. Wearing Rouge Dior is not your usual lipstick application.
From the rosiest of pinks to joyous scarlet reds, Rouge Dior has this season’s lipstick palette nailed.
Nourishing colour that stays put all day is a make-up bag essential.
#IFEELGOOD extends from product to packaging with Rouge Dior – this is a lipstick you’ll be proud to pull out.
The new Rouge Dior lipstick collection features 35 couture colours in both satin and matt finishes and is presented like an album of must-have hits. From the warmest of blush pinks to the deepest jewel-tone hues, the mesmerising palette is perfectly punctuated with 999 Matte, the iconic Rouge Dior – the ultimate sign of sophistication.
Offering more than exquisite surface colour, Rouge Dior takes its wearer on a date, where every detail is considered. Its honed formula smooths, shapes and nourishes the lips from the moment it is applied; its clever extracts stimulate cellular renewal; and its hyaluronic-acid spheres quickly plump and moisturise the lips. Wearing Rouge Dior is not your usual lipstick application.
From the rosiest of pinks to joyous scarlet reds, Rouge Dior has this season’s lipstick palette nailed.
Nourishing colour that stays put all day is a make-up bag essential.
#IFEELGOOD extends from product to packaging with Rouge Dior – this is a lipstick you’ll be proud to pull out.
GREENS
Green jacket made from top quality nappa. A double breasted design with lapels on the collar and metallic button tab. Features two zipped side pockets and front pocket with a flap. Zip details on the sleeve. £275.00
Caprine leather boots with a suede finish. Zip detail on the back making them easier to put on. Caprine leather leg with a snakeskin effect finish. Caprine leather lining. Heel lined in the same leather as the upper and leather sole. £195.00
Knit sweater made from a delicate silk and wool blend. Straight cut long design with a high neck and long sleeves. Ribbed cuffs, hem and collar. £75.00
Limited Edition coat made from sheared lamb's wool with long fur geometric striped detail. Straight cut design. With a round neck, long sleeves and concealed front press stud closure. Side pockets. £975.00
Elasticated belt made of high-quality leather. Features an agate and jade stone buckle.
£55.00
UTERQUE
Saturday 24 September 2016
SPEECH BUBBLE BAG
The Beaded Speech Bubble Bag the statement clutch to finish of your playtime look
Brand new for this season, embellished with beads and detailed with a rose-gold ball clasp and black ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ text.
SOPHIA WEBSTER
Vibrant floral-detailed clutch, embellished with black beads and embroidery, detailed with both a rose-gold ball clasp and ‘I Myself Am Strange And Unusual’ text
Brand new for this season, embellished with beads and detailed with a rose-gold ball clasp and black ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ text.
SOPHIA WEBSTER
Vibrant floral-detailed clutch, embellished with black beads and embroidery, detailed with both a rose-gold ball clasp and ‘I Myself Am Strange And Unusual’ text
POP OF DAISY
This daisy printed Polo neck is there perfect winter warmer for layering.
Polo Neck £29.99
WAREHOUSE
Polo Neck £29.99
WAREHOUSE
Thursday 22 September 2016
ALL ABOUT THE SLEEVES
LUST HAVE COATS
It may be early in the season but the time is drawing near when we need to think about keeping warm. Yes coat season is almost here.
Exclusive Limited Edition coat. A design made in Spain from lambskin with different cuts and finishes, combining long fur, fleece and striped fur. Straight cut design. Fastens with concealed hooks.
Limited edition double-faced coat made from lambskin. The design features one side made from merino wool with a suede finish and the other side in Tuscan fur. Raised collar. Adjustable belt at the waist and side pockets.
Limited Edition waistcoat. A design made in Spain from lambskin with different cuts and finishes, combining long fur, fleece and striped fur.
Winter warmers from a selection at UTERQUE
Exclusive Limited Edition coat. A design made in Spain from lambskin with different cuts and finishes, combining long fur, fleece and striped fur. Straight cut design. Fastens with concealed hooks.
Limited edition double-faced coat made from lambskin. The design features one side made from merino wool with a suede finish and the other side in Tuscan fur. Raised collar. Adjustable belt at the waist and side pockets.
Limited Edition waistcoat. A design made in Spain from lambskin with different cuts and finishes, combining long fur, fleece and striped fur.
Winter warmers from a selection at UTERQUE
Wednesday 21 September 2016
LONDON FASHION WEEK
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SPRING/SUMMER 2017 CATWALK
ANYA HINDMARCH
SIMONE ROCHA
HOUSE OF HOLLAND
MARQUES ALMEIDA
ISA ARFEN
CHRISTOPHER KANE
ERDEM
JWL
CIMONE
ASISH
MARIANA JUNGMANN
ROKSANDA
EMILIA WICKSTEAD
MARY KATRANTZOU
PETER PILOTTO
TOPSHOP UNIQUE
ANYA HINDMARCH
SIMONE ROCHA
HOUSE OF HOLLAND
MARQUES ALMEIDA
ISA ARFEN
CHRISTOPHER KANE
ERDEM
JWL
CIMONE
ASISH
MARIANA JUNGMANN
ROKSANDA
EMILIA WICKSTEAD
MARY KATRANTZOU
PETER PILOTTO
TOPSHOP UNIQUE
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