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October 2009

Picking up good vibrations

Looking for the ‘IT’ gadget with a perfect slender body and bling aesthetics to neatly fit in your handbag? D & G have collaborated with Sony Ericsson to create the Jalou phone with a 24-carat gold plating and rose tinted body. A 3.2 mega-pixel camera, mirror key and music player make it more than a [...]

Get the Alexander McQueen look without the matching price tag

At first glance, both these amazing houndstooth bags look strikingly similar. Look again and you’ll notice that the Alexander McQueen bag on the right had a mixed effect that would only result in disaster if we tried to achieve the same in a Do-it-Yourself project. The quality of McQueen’s bag can’t be doubted, and the [...]

The Return of Mugler

We’ve missed Thierry Mugler’s women’s wear, and apparently aren’t alone.
Mugler’s designs were last seen hugging the figure of curvaceous Beyoncé for her world tour. Although the singer looks stunning in almost everything she wears, Mugler fans have been missing the outrageous out-of-this-world (literally) designs not just made for one. Get your diaries out and pencil [...]

Michael Kors: Make-up Collection

Project Runway judge Michael Kors has collaborated with Estée Lauder on a range of perfectly pink cosmetics. The collection is formed of 19 pieces in shimmering, pearly shades ideal for the light, natural glow make up of Spring/Summer ‘10. The range is out January 2010.
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Twilight’s Luna Effect Makeup

If you’re addicted to the Twilight films, or just looking for Gothic makeup that’s in season, try the new Luna Twilight makeup range developed by DuWop. Names such as Butterfly Kisses and Twilight Lip Venom give an angsty touch to lip treatments. Even if you’re not under the spell of sparkly vampires, the line would [...]

Victoria Beckham Rumoured to Launch Handbag Range

Rumour has it Victoria Beckham wishes to expand her brand VB. Posh may have a vast collection of designer handbags, but would she be any good at designing her own? With her label VB flying off the hangers everywhere it’s no surprise to us that she’d be wanting to join a range of accessories to [...]

Glamorous Knuckle Dusters

When we think of Swarovski the image that comes to mind is of a delicate crystal piece of jewellery bought for a special occasion. Alexander McQueen, known for his tough, sometimes macabre (in the most stylish possible way) approach has teamed up with Swarovski to create a knuckle duster made of silver. The top half [...]

What would you do with a Marc Jacobs handbag?

If we tell you that Marc Jacobs is a brilliant designer and his handbags collection is known for its fashion forward edginess, although you may agree with us, you will probably think this worn out theme is unworthy of more words. What you may not know is that by doing this exercise of praise with [...]

Hello dollface!

Just like fashion and accessories, makeup trends for Fall 2009 are dramatic, edgy and intense. As an ode to Twiggy’s spidery eyes and Marilyn Monroe’s scarlet pouty lips, makeup keynote is all about glamour and statement making attitude. With that in mind, celebrity make-up artist Brett Freedman shared his insights and gave his best tips [...]

Perfume rings

In a multi-tasking world, scented rings seem as right as any two in one device. Small, glamorous and effective these lavish totems are the newest trend in perfume, spicing up any bland outfit while keeping your favorite aroma close at hand. Simply wrap it around your finger and instantly touch up your fragrance at a flip [...]