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Interview with Dalia Daou of Daou Jewellery

Interview with Dalia Daou of Daou Jewellery

If you’re looking for that special gift for someone, Dalia Daou might have just what you’re looking for.  They have produced two art deco-inspired necklaces that are unique enough to make a statement without being overwhelming. The [read more]

Quirky, handmade jewellery from Deerfriends

Quirky, handmade jewellery from Deerfriends

All of us girls love jewellery. It’s a great way to accessorise any outfit and dress it up. What a lot of us ladies are not aware of is that we don’t have to break the bank to buy on-trend yet affordable pieces; there are so many [read more]

Sorapol catwalk show report | LFW A/W 2014

Sorapol catwalk show report | LFW A/W 2014

Sorapol’s collection at London Fashion Week was one we will not forget, for sure. With drastic and powerful designs, the collection was one not to be missed.  Sorapol is known as the London studio of Bangkok-born design exemplar, [read more]

Belle Sauvage catwalk show report | LFW A/W 2014

Belle Sauvage catwalk show report | LFW A/W 2014

Belle Sauvage was originally launched in 2008 by two designers Virginia Ferreira and Chris Neuman. The Belle Sauvage designs are known to combine “avant-garde silhouettes” with very strong prints. The brand aims to promote the [read more]

Yifang Wan catwalk show report | LFW A/W 2014

Yifang Wan catwalk show report | LFW A/W 2014

Yifang Wan is a young and talented fashion designer mainly known for her effortlessly elegant designs, which seem to contain a martial arts and sculptural feel to them,  due to their sharp cuts. Having already been awarded the [read more]

Trend alert: the blues are back

Trend alert: the blues are back

Spring 2014 welcomes back the colour blue, from pastels to aquas, cobalts and electric blues, it’s going to be the cooling and refreshing colour that will be perfect for the upcoming warmer seasons. From dresses to tops, bikinis to [read more]

John Lewis: Retailer of the Year 2013

John Lewis: Retailer of the Year 2013

John Lewis has expanded massively over the last few years. The store has an elegant and classier feel to it. However, it still provides such a wide range of products  that it  fits almost any budget . It is the ‘luxury’ [read more]

What to wear this winter

What to wear this winter

With the winter months just around the corner, we have all been digging out the cosy sweaters, long socks and layering up to keep ourselves warm yet stylish. A staple piece in any winter wardrobe is the cable knit chunky cardigan, which [read more]

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Facebook buys WhatsApp for $19 billion
Facebook buys WhatsApp for $19 billion

On Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg announced the acquiring of WhatsApp in a $19 billion deal. He officially stated: “The [read more]

Competition: Win a pair of tickets for Non-Stop preview screening on 27th February
Competition: Win a pair of tickets for Non-Stop preview screening on 27th February

To celebrate the forthcoming release of action thriller Non-Stop (released 28th February) starring Liam Neeson, [read more]

We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo | Book review
We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo

NoViolet Bulawayo was born and raised in Zimbabwe. After her A-levels she moved to the US where she continued her [read more]

Lauren Aquilina at Islington Academy | Live review
Lauren Aquilina at Islington Academy

18-year-old singing sensation Lauren Aquilina has grabbed the attention of thousands of listeners with her Fools EP, [read more]

Au Revoir Simone at the Garage | Live review
Au Revoir Simone at the Garage

Four years ago all-female synth trio Au Revoir Simone released their third and most successful album. Still Night, [read more]

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