X Factor Fashion Week One - Nicole Wins!

Bargain Of The Day

This galaxy print cut-out dress provides the perfect solution for those who want to show a little skin during autumn. It is an easy to wear dress which plays on one of the biggest trends of this season; spacebound. So get ready to explore the galaxy in style for a mere £14.99.



This dress is only £14.99 from Missguided

Top 40 Looks From Milan Fashion Week

40) Emilio Pucci

Top 20 Celebrity Looks from Milan Fashion Week

Dree Hemingway

 

Get The Look: Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock

Little Mix initially made a name for themselves by becoming the first group to win the X Factor. However the girls are also turning heads now due to their fun and diverse fashion sense. Do you think you could rock a Little Mix look?

 

Top 10 Celebrity Looks From London Fashion Week

Alexa Chung at Mulberry

 

Top 40 Looks From London Fashion Week

40. Sass & Bide

Best Dressed Celeb at New York Fashion Week: Louise Roe

Backstage at Herve Leger by Max Azria

Top 40 looks from New York Fashion Week

40) Oscar De La Renta

K-Stew's upped her game!

We all know the story; Kristen Stewart cheats on everybody's favourite vampire Robert Patterson, with the director of Snow White and the Huntsman Rupert Sanders who happens to be married to successful British model Liberty Ross. This shocking saga lead to twilight fans such as the one in the video below going a bit mental:

 

New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013: Mara Hoffman

 

The inspiration behind Mara Hoffman’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection was the word ‘Aloha’, which represents the Hawaiian Islands.

New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013: Rag & Bone

Every girl wants to be the ‘British girl in New York’ and that is exactly what Rag & Bone’s collections are based around.

New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013: BCBG Max Azria

Max Azria won me over with each and every outfit displayed at the show of his BCBG collection. For me the collection found the perfect balance between clothing which is wearable yet still has that daring and domineering edge.

VMAs Verdict: Rihanna

 

 

Rihanna, known for her controversial outfit choices, stunned in a toned down look at the MTV Video Music Awards. The 24-year-old wore a simplistic backless white gown whose sole detail was a knot at the front and the back.

Bad girl glam

 

1. Multi Link Collar Necklace, £18.50, Topshop

2. Rihanna Spiked Platform Boots, £45, Chocker Shoes

3. Kiss Flag Print Tank, £24, Miss Selfridge

4. Drop Pocket Raw Edge Hotpants, £19.99, New Look

5. Camo Army Jacket, £48, Topshop

6. Manhatten Black Backpack, £25, Marc B Bags

Trend: Co-ords

House of Holland Pre S/S 2013

Matthew Williamson S/S 2012

Playing with prints has been a fashion favourite for the past few years. The rule book has been thrown away as everything from leopard print, floral patterns, dogtooth and polka dots have found a way to team together and make one energy fueled look. However, it's time to restore some order. Your matching skills are about to be put to the test as co-ordinates come back in trend.

We first saw the art of co-ordinating two piece outfits on the catwalk for the Spring/Summer 2012 collections. Sass & Bide, Jonathan Saunders, DKNY, Ashish, Peter Jensen and Matthew Williamson are a handful of designers who flirted with the look for this season. Nevertheless, it seems it is a look which is certainly here to say, as the likes of Henry Holland, Anna Sui and Roberto Cavalli showcased matching prints in their Pre Spring/Summer 2013 collections.

Daphne Guinness' auction

Last night Daphne Guinness raised proceeds for the late Isabella Blow by auctioning an array of her own haute couture fashion pieces. 

After Blow's death, her wardrobe was put up for sale in order to settle the debts she owed on her estate. However, in order to protect the magazine editor's collection, Guinness bought it.

The artist hopes to exhibit Blow's collection at Saint Martins College and decided to auction her clothing in order to raise funds to do so.

The auction took place at Christie's in London and Guinness managed to raise a massive £476,800, with help from the likes of Lady Gaga who took the opportunity to snap up some of the eccentric fashion items.

The selection of stunning fashion on display included an ivory Alexander McQueen gown which sold for £85,250.

Summer glam

1. Gold Tone Two Finger Hand Chain, £6, River Island

2. Black Metal Detail Sandal, £60, River Island

3. Reclaim to Wear Column Maxi Dress, £40, Topshop

4. Diego Dalla Palma Classic Lipstick 15 Orange, £14, Beauty Bay

5. Metal Bar Detail Envelope Clutch, £18, ASOS

The best of this week's celebrity fashion - 18th-24th June 2012

Solange shows how to work one of this season's hottest trends; matching prints. She teams her look with killer green heels and sunglasses to give a cool and quirky vibe.

Casual Peplum

1. 90's Metal Insert Sunglasses, £16, Topshop

2. Peach Bead Scarf Neckwear, £15, Dorothy Perkins

3. White Floral Print Peplum Top, £30, River Island

4. Mid Blue Hotpant, £25, Miss Selfridge

5. Colour Block Smart Bag, £45, ASOS

6. Light Grey Flatform High Tops, £25, River Island

Summer Style: Printed jeans

Black Print Ankle Grazer Skinny Jeans, £40, River Island

Let's face it: Summer in England doesn't always guarantee sunshine. However, whilst our tans may suffer, our summer style shouldn't have to. Gloomy weather may mean our cute sun dresses and short shorts have to stay in the wardrobe, but printed jeans offer an attractive alternative. 


Patterned jeans ensure that you still embody the warmth of summer, whilst keeping warm yourself. Their versatility means they can be teamed with an array of garments and consequently be worn in various different ways. You can dress your printed jeans up with a bralet top and wedges or alternatively dress them down with a vest top and a pair of hi-tops.


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Socialist Versailles: Chanel Resort 2013 collection

Timed to sheer perfection, Karl Lagerfeld displayed a collection which embodied "Versailles in a Socialist France" on the eve of a left-wing government being reinstated in the country.

The Chanel Resort 2013 collection flaunted Lagerfeld's gift of mastering the beauty of hybrid fashion. The creative genius reinvented Marie Antoinette in the 21st century by intricately mixing formal 18th century details with modern hemlines, contemporary fabrics and a hip-hop charm. Consequently, prompting Paris-based DJ Michel Gaubert to label the collection as 'ghetto royale'.

Every last detail, from the double C beauty spots to the short striking wigs, from the lace ruffles to the pannier dresses, from the traditional gilded jackets to the contemporary mixture of denims, perfectly combined to create a timeless charm. This, coupled with a colour palette which complemented the serene surroundings of the exquisite water fountains, generated an overriding majestic feeling, especially when considering the location of the show.

Outfit under £100

Seamless bandeau top

How much? £2

Where from? New Look

Blue aztec print dip hem skirt

How much? £35

Where from? River Island

Brown snake print and wooden pack of bangles

How much? £13

Where from? River Island 

Heidi wedged sandals

How much? £15

Where from? Chockers Shoes

Total = £65