Recently I wrote a feature for the good ladies at Emerald Street about the stories behind nail varnish names. I talked to Essie (yup, the lady who makes Essie is called Essie) and even the team at OPI about how they come up with their nail varnish names.
BITCH:STYLE
15 May 2012 13:00 GMT
We all have a soft spot for award season. The dramatic dresses, the red carpet, the glitz and of course Joan Rivers making a mockery of everyone in her eye line. It’s too entertaining to miss. But after Sunday night’s 84th Academy Awards (arguably the show pony of all award shows), I can’t help but wonder what happened to brave fashion choices? Bjork in her swan ...
BITCH:STYLE
28 Feb 2012 14:44 GMT
It's finally here. H&M finally released the lookbook images for their collaboration with Marni. And it was worth it. I pretty much want the entire collection.For once, you can believe the hype.
BITCH:STYLE
23 Feb 2012 09:08 GMT
While I’ve never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day and the veritable explosion of red hearts, roses and pink cards that goes with it, I do like to buy things and I do enjoy treating myself.Single or not, I have always enjoyed the merchandise that goes with this fake “holiday”. Without Valentine’s Day, I wouldn’t have been able to purchase two mini chocolate swiss rolls with puppy faces on them called “puppy love” today. Or the special edition pink Percy Pig Valentine oversized giant c...
BITCH:STYLE
14 Feb 2012 09:31 GMT
If you’re a big fan of Betty Draper’s wardrobe, or you’re constantly cooing over the way “vintage girls” dress but tell yourself that you could never, ever look or dress like that because it’s much too complicated - Naomi Thompson is here to tell you that, no, it most certainly is not.Naomi Thompson, of the Vintage Mafia and Vintage Secret fame, has a brand...
BITCH:STYLE
13 Feb 2012 10:11 GMT
Don’t be fooled by the title of this post, we’re not talking about wearing you’re actual PJs out in the rather cold light of February, but rather a refreshing update on a much-loved home comfort. Yes, slinky, silky, loose-fitting trousers are the thing to be sporting this spring/summer. Seen at Stella McCartney, Lanvin and Paul Smith, they’re more Audrey Hepburn, and less Colleen Rooney. Leave the terry towelling and fleece at home, this look is about paisley prints and sexy s...
BITCH:STYLE
03 Feb 2012 09:33 GMT
When you’re on a budget, there is very little grey area when it comes to new trends - to me they’re either something I love (printed trousers), are hideous (neon), or unwearable if you’re over a certain age (hotpants, brothel creepers and thigh high boots). Just because something looks like it exploded all over the high street, doesn’t mean I want to dress myself in a pair of acid yellow skinny jeans. But still, every season, I like to follow my whims and incorporate a few key items t...
BITCH:STYLE
01 Feb 2012 10:00 GMT
I could not be happier that the shops seem to have exploded with printed trousers in every incarnation. I no longer have to trawl charity tops for a musty old pair that are droopy in the crotch. No more digging out granny’s castoffs from the attic and having to take out the waist or wearing them as leggings (granny was a tiny lady). Not only is there every colour and print under the sun, they fit well and are actually flattering to the naked eye.
BITCH:STYLE
25 Jan 2012 10:18 GMT
You know Lynx? The amazing fragrance for men that makes us lose all control instantly and just want to rip the clothes off whatever hunk of man meat we catch a whiff of the stuff on? The one with the totally realistic adverts where hundreds of gorgeous women shed their garments and run towards a poor Lynx-drenched chap who doesn't stand a chance? Well, now all that passion could be o...
BITCH:STYLE
23 Jan 2012 12:41 GMT
Forget fetish and pack your power jumper in storage, the new spring trends are out in full force and are ready to be shopped. From pretty pastels, eye-catching brights, Olympic-inspired sports luxe, we’re barely into 2012, far from hanging up our winter coats and chunky knits, yet all talk is on SS12. With new season essentials landing in stores already, it seems the season’s are moving quicker than Anna Wintour in between shows.
BITCH:STYLE
20 Jan 2012 15:18 GMT