Hannah Marshall ‘Power Architect’

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She’s a real power player with those sharp shapes and intelligent constructions.  Emerging design talent Hannah Marshall’s seductively dark colour scheme formed the foundations for her recent global acclaim – everyone from Sarah Mower to American Elle championed her for reinventing the little black dress last season.  The British fashion maverick has whipped up voluminous… Read more »

Mistresses Style Files

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Hooked on BBC show Mistresses… Oh, the drama! Stumbled across these style files of each of the girls. Jessica is my fave. www.bbc.co.uk/mistresses/stylefiles

Jigsaw Frock Fancy

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Floaty with a dusting of blue sequins, Jigsaw’s new panel dress just set the new dress standard for spring.  One of those shops where you end up debating if you should spend a little extra – I think this dress confirms that splashing a little more cash pays off.  Think of the potential: with summer… Read more »

Another One For The Collection…

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Selfridges sent in the most adorable Marc by Marc Jacobs tee – only £60.  Eek!  I spy a new buy! P.S. Congrats Marc on the engagement/baby adoption plans. www.selfridges.com  www.marcjacobs.com

Topshop Boutique Beauties

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Gasp!  LOOK at these babies.  They’ve just hit my desk and after the obligatory lap around the office I can safely say they’re a definite ‘It’ shoe for spring.  Thought they were designer at first glance. Topshop Boutique shoes, £95 due in store at the beginning of next week. www.topshop.com

The Life and Work of Joe Bangay

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Joe Bangay’s rock and roll photography is set to feature in the second issue of Random magazine.  He’s shot The Stones, Queen, Prince, Madonna, Alice Cooper, Iggy Pop and David Bowie amongst others.  What a legend! The Rock Renaissance exhibition is now open at Home House, 21 Portman Square, London. www.2rart.co.uk www.random-magazine.com www.homehouseclub.com

Gap’s Fall 2008 Collection Preview

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I stopped in at Gap’s Fall 2009 collection preview last night.  Set in The Flower Cellars in Covent Garden (the last time I went there was for House of Fraser’s press day and it was packed with clothes, beds and sofas – was shocked at how stark it was in there last night.  It’s a… Read more »

Debenhams Launch Clearance Site

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Bargain alert! Buy £8.40 mohair crop jumpers (very Agyness Deyn) and £3 champagne flutes at Debenhams new online outlet shop.  Selling discounted own-label and branded products, what’s not to love? www.debenhams.com and click on the ‘Clearance’ or ‘Outlet’ tab.

Converse Rocks Up Its Plimsolls

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Continuing with today’s musical theme, I bring you Converse’s latest collaboration.  Rock legends The Who (Union Jack), Pink Floyd (rainbow and handshake) and Ossy Osbourne (graffiti) have all designed limited edition plimsolls which easily beat my old and battered white pair.  My pick is The Who’s Union Jack design – the quickest ticket to a… Read more »

Ray-Ban’s Colorize Kit Hits Selfridges

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I was pretty miffed that I missed Selfridges launch of the new Ray-Ban Colorize Wayfarers at the beginning of March.  I was on a press trip at a spa hotel in Barcelona at the time, so really shouldn’t complain.  But still, I felt left out!  So I popped into the exhibition at London Oxford Street… Read more »