Eyes Right

If the NY shows are anything to go by we'll all look as though we didn't take our make up off the night before.  You might larf but it don't harf make life easy!

Happy Valentines: Chanel Style

Posh - er than Before in New York

On trend ready to wear from Victoria Beckham.  However much you dislike her, her collections get better and better ....

The Biggest Splash: Hockney at the RA

Catch it if you can. This is a breathtaking - literally - exploration of colour. Hockney is undoubtedly the world's greatest living artist and has, in his mid seventies, conquered the iPad and introduced a new artform. The Gallery was crowded with small children oooohing and ahhhhhing so he has also introduced a new generation to art. If like me, you were unable to get a ticket for the exhibition, join the RA and go as many times as you like and take a friend too.  There is no doubt it is worth it -stand up close and view the amazing brush strokes and courageous andvivid use of colour.  I was reminded of Gaugin

Jewels in the Crown

We just love these images of jewellery from Susannah Lovis featuring brand ambassadress, the stunning Sophie Alderton.  Visit the shop in Burlington Arcade - and drag along your other half as a less than subtle hint! - to browse amongst fabulous antique and vintage jewels or to have your own pieces redesigned.  Mouth watering selection.

Celebrity Endorsement for the Big Brands

From Gwyneth to Natalia to Clemence, Giselle and Naomi – what star is not fronting a label or advertising campaign this season? Personally our favourite is Dolce & Gabbana which is both tongue in chic and not so “in yer face” as others.  Reminiscent of Mafia style Sicilian familes, the campaign stars Monica Bellucci and Bianca Balti channelling Italian screen icons like Sofia Loren.

Sharon's Basic Instincts

The famous shot of Sharon Stone that had tongues wagging worldwide - did she toss her panties to one side for authenticity's sake for the role?  Many swear they caught a glimpse of the real Sharon .....  This and many of HOLLYWOOD'S most beautiful costumes will be displayed for the first time at a major exhibition, hosted at the V&A from October 20 - from Scarlett O'Hara's green, velvet, curtain gown as seen in Gone With The Wind, to the little black dress worn by Audrey and the outfit (sans panties) worn by Sharon



Parky shows how its done in Bristol!

A sneak preview of highlights from the Norman Parkinson 'An Eye For Fashion' photography show in Bristol.

The exhibition called 'An Eye For Fashion' focuses on British Designers between 1954-1964. It is open to the public between January 21 - April 15 at Bristol's M Shed gallery and features over 60 rare Norman Parkinson photographs.

Denim Rules

Love this dark dark denim tunic from Uniqlo's Spring collection.  Belt it over leggings, jeans or shorts and team with a white T for chillier days.  An inexpensive route to updating wardrobes and a great transeasonal piece.

All Tied Up

Stylish scarves are now de trop for anyone interested in fashion whether worn as headscarves or, tres chic, knotted around the neck.  We've discovered a few that we really like, in particular from the new illustrated magazine Herself:

 

or for something a little less grown-up how about one of these fun numbers from Desigual from around £65+:

More Bodies Beautiful Uncovered by Herb Ritz

Naomi uncovered by Herb Ritz

Happy New Year!

Image courtesy of Nowness and the Haruki Murakami design competition:

To Veg or not to Veg! Check out Nigella ...

Brad Pitt hits 48 today - see him in all his roles!

NOWNESS celebrates Brad Pitt turning 48 today with a series of illustrations of the characters that have made him a household name, from the primal and lusty Tristan Ludlow in Legends of the Fall to the nihilistic, brawny Tyler Durden in Fight Club. Born in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and raised in Springfield, Missouri, Pitt caught his Hollywood break in 1991 when he played a sexy small-time thief in chick-flick Thelma & Louise. Later hits like Babel, Benjamin Button, and most recently Tree of Life brought him critical acclaim that hinged less on his undeniable genetic fortune and more on his diverse acting skills—though he is repeatedly crowned one of the most beautiful men alive, and his correspondingly lengthy list of past flames includes Jennifer Anniston, Gwyneth Paltrow and Thandie Newton. Now a father of six with longtime partner Angelina Jolie, Pitt is also an architecture fiend and a serious philanthropist; The Make It Right Foundation, which he launched after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, helps organize and finance the construction of affordable and sustainable residences in the city he now calls home. We capture some of the swaggering alpha male’s unforgettable moments of self-reflection. (Text and images taken directly from www.nowness.com)

Seeing Red for Christmas!

Just spotted the perfect dress to make an entrance in at the Christmas party (we wish!).  For the opening of Art's Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition, Brazilian Beauty Gisele Bündchen turned heads in a breathtaking McQueen gown.
Image from Vogue.com

Kate Moss bares it all

Models Natasha Poly, Joan Smalls, Margareth Madè, Malgosia Bela, Isabeli Fontana, and Rinko Kikuchi - who all star in the Pirelli 2012 calendar alongside Kate Moss, Lara Stone, Guinevere Van Seenus, Edita Vilkeviciute, Saskia de Brauw and Milla Jovovich - bared all for (ex model) photographer Soreenti in Corsica earlier this year.  Looking forward to seeing the full calendar.

Green Goddess!

The way to go during hard times is to spend a fortune on accessories to dress up your bargains to make them look a million $$$$s.  Just such a bargain is this great satin-look slinky dress on the Goddiva website for an amazing £15! But hurry as their Sale only lasts until the 14th.  Will dress it up with my fabulous Bionda Castana suede courts, Juicy Couture gold clutch and an amazing feather necklace, both from www.Stylebop.com  -  and look like a rich b**** at my next Christmas party. 

Lady Like Images by Iconic Photographer

Georges Dambier, the iconic French fashion photographer now in his late 80's, is being given his first major retrospective in the US.  After 40-plus-years behind the camera,  Who's That Girl?, is on view at New York’s Bonni Benrubi gallery

An evening with Dita Von Teese

As the global Ambassadress of Cointreau, Dita knows a thing or two about making the perfect cocktail with the delicious orange liqueur. The Fashion Bloggers spent a great evening sipping Citrus and Spice cocktails alongside Dita last night.  

The Cointreau Privé guest-list only club  at 215 Piccadilly is open for just three weeks so make sure you book your place at www.cointreauprive.co.uk, as you don’t want to miss out on  delicious cocktails in the exquisite ambiance of the Cointreau Privé.