When the novelty of mascara wore off aged 13, we looked to find alternatives. Solutions came in the form of lash gems, neon wing-tips and even feather falsies. Unfortunately, now that it’s no longer 1999 and we can’t deem diamante decoration acceptable, we’re having to find new ways to accessorize. Whilst mascara seems to have gone full circle – we went from barely there, to…

Now I rarely ride bikes, but when I do, sporting bicycle chic unfortunately fails to make it into my list of priorities. First up, I attempt dodging the traffic, and next, it’s manoeuvring the pedals. If there’s a bell, I’ll usually be distracted by that, and as for a basket – well don’t get me started. I’m the one you’ll see with my maxi hitched…

Though I know it’s the middle of Winter for our southern hemisphere readers, here in New York its getting to be the height of summer. Yes, sizzling temperatures, sunny skies and clammy streets means one thing: swimwear season. Whilst you’re all likely to be digging out the mitts, and wrapping round the wooly scarves (note, you don’t have my full sympathy, your winters are still…

When ‘Muse’ is your surname, it’s difficult to imagine that you’re not going to reap in attention. That seems to be the case for model-of-the-moment, Arizona Muse at any rate. Whilst having her face grace the likes of Vogue, Prada and YSL is enough to put her in our good books, it’s her appearance in the latest Madewell look book that we’re loving. Slipping in…

Everyone knows advertising fuels the fashion industry these days. In a world with no money and high demands, making fashion look irresistible in an ad is the perfect way to draw the pennies from the pocket. Not satisfied with the usual campaign platforms – magazines, billboards, TV – Alexander Wang is making a move to new mediums: New York walls. Using strategically placed vans and…

FYI, this isn’t an official Hermes / Vans collaboration. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean it isn’t cool. Whilst collaborations seem to still be fashion’s way forward – cue Lanvin x H&M, Sportsgirl x Antipodium, Jil Sander x UNIQLO – custom made products can be sometimes be even better. Robert Verdi would know; as a super stylish stylist, with designers on speed-dial, take note of his latest…

We’re all for pushing boundaries. There’s plenty of successful instances whereby art meets fashion, or fashion meets beauty, but sometimes we wonder what is too far. As a newly graduated art student, it’s important to discover your niche, and London based jewellery designer Kerry Howell has certainly found hers. Hair. Yes, human hair. Now, in my book jewellery and hair are words that should only…