posted 1.05.2009
Going up:
Manish Arora for Swatch: The Indian designer has teamed up with classic watch brand Swatch to create a six piece Bollywood inspired collection - and we love it. We’ve fallen for the eye-popping pair below, featuring Manish Arora’s signature brightly coloured motifs. Click here to start snapping them up…

Navy: Our new favourite fall-back colour. It’s as easy to throw on as black and just as flattering but has a softer edge that seems just right now that the sun has emerged.Even the A-list have cottoned on…

Eurovision Song Contest: Word has reached us that the Queen of burlesque, Dita von Teese, will be performing at this month’s Eurovision Song Contest. And not as mid-event entertainment - she’s all set to accompany the entry from Germany. Now, we thought that Eurovision was all about cheesy pop, bad singing and questionable costumes, but now that Dita’s involved we’re sure it will be a much more stylish affair. We can’t wait…

Going down:
Paris’ new bag: We all love a statement accessory, but we think Paris may have taken things a bit too far this time with her giant Chewy Vuitton bag. Yes, we realize it’s for her dog, but if you were her pet pooch wouldn’t you be a bit embarrassed right now?

Bikini body anxiety: It’s that time of year again - the sun is out, the shops are filled with swimwear and our thoughts are turning to summer holidays. The only problem? Our bodies are simply not ready, particularly not when displayed in the unflattering light of a changing room. Time to re-think our chocolate intake…

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posted 24.04.2009
Going up:
Prism glasses: If you’re a serious specs wearer then the chances are that you’ve spent days of your life sitting in your opticians bemoaning the lack of frames that are as stylish as you wardrobe. No more. Prism is here to come to your rescue with its range of uber cool, hand-made unisex glasses frames.

Backyard Bill: Our new favourite website. Check out their beautiful pics of beautifully dressed people plus read what they have to say. It’s our latest wardrobe inspiration…

Lisa Freede: Another week, another jewellery brand we can’t wait to get our hands on. Lisa Freede is an American stylist and her amazing pieces have just hit our shores. She already has an impressive celebrity following - Angelina Jolie, Demi Moore and Alexa Chung are all fans - and hers was the pearl necklace used in Kate Moss’s campaign for Coco Madmoiselle. Click here and start you wishlist now…

Going down:
Matching your dress to your skin tone: Summer’s here and the great and the good are hitting the fake tan with a vengeance. A hint of colour is all very good but take heed from this outfit sported by Leighton Meester; choosing a frock that is exactly the same shade as your tan is not a good look…

Sore feet: We’ve been sporting our brand new sandals in the sun all week and, while they look fantastic, they’re rubbing our poor newly manicured feet. Sales of plasters must be soaring…

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posted 17.04.2009
Going up:
Marc By Marc Jacobs: At long last the London store is finally open! Thank goodness, no longer will we have to trek all the way to New York to stock up on lipstick pens and heart shape mirrors, we can just potter down the road to Mount Street. A slice of designer style for under a tenner? Such recession chic…

TOus: This Spanish jewellery brand has just hit our shopping radar and we’re hooked. Not only is ELLE cover star Kylie the face of this season’s campaign (click here to check her out in the video directed by uber cool photographer Ellen von Unwerth) but the pieces are too good to miss. We’ve got our eye on this Betty bow ring (£54) which you can snap up in Westfield or the brand’s hot new store on Regent Street…

Behind the Seams: Looking for something to keep you entertained this weekend? Make your way to The Tapestry Gallery in Soho and check out this just-opened photography exhibition by Alistair Guy. It features, pictures of a whole host of our favourite female up-and-coming designers (including Hannah Marshall, Daisy de Villeneuve and Ben Grimes) hard at work in their studios…

Going down:
Kate Moss’ feet: Poor Kate has jetted down to California with boyfriend Jamie to enjoy the Coachella music festival. Sadly, rumour (according to The Sun) has it that her enjoyment is being hampered by a mysterious foot infection for which she is having to to take powerful antibiotics. The culprit? A pedicure in a cheap salon in New York. Best stick to Cowshed all the way, ladies…

Woody Allen v American Apparel: The battle between the veteran comedian and the hip clothing chain has been rumbling on for ages after American Apparel used Woody’s image in an ad without his permission. The case is set to head to court on Monday but we remain mystified - who thought Woody Allen was a good poster boy for gold lame leggings and sweatbands anyway?

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