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Dec9

The ultimate in grey glamour

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The ultimate in grey glamour

Grey is officially in for 2010 and not just regarding clothes, style icons such as the supermodel Kate Moss, the socialite and writer Pixie Geldof, the 14 year old fashion blogger Tavi Gevinson and the fashion editor for Dazed & Confused, Katie Shillingford have all added a little grey to their locks. The 43-year-old fashion icon Daphne Guinness is also another A-list celebrity that has donned the metallic hair hue this season.

The grey hair trend first appeared on the fashion front at both Gareth Pugh’s and Giles Deacons spring and summer fashion runway shows for 2010, grey is now working its way into all areas of life and models, street styler’s and rock punk girls are working the trend.

The new found trend is said to have been sourced from the hair phenomenon that has been entitled ‘blonderexia’ and bleaching the hair has gone one step further, the fashion savvy crowd are now making their hair just that little bit lighter every time, which in urn creates that subtle grey sheen.

It appears that every other girl and guy is now sporting the grey hue on their heads and it is one trend that seems set to stay for 2011.

Team your new grey look with an all-new party dress, this season is all about going over the top and what better way to do this than to invest in a daring number with a plunging neck line. Look to the hit TV show Mad Men for inspiration on showing off those womanly curves.

Jul29

Get the style inside from top designer Erdem.

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Get the style inside from top designer Erdem.

Erdem Moralioglu’s main focus is women’s attire yet this certainly doesn’t make him unaffected by men’s fashion.  Erdems floral frocks have been a must-have wardrobe staple this season, featuring on many fashionistas wish lists!  However as well as impeccable taste in women’s clothing the designer also has his own style perfected!   

The designer has this season kindly revealed a few style secrets to getting dressed.  The fashion fanatic is often seen sporting a both colourful and preppy look; this is possibly due to his American up bringing.  His main inspiration when styling himself is the renowned artist, David Hockney.  This particular style is chic, colourful and oozes a playful happiness.

Regarding labels the designer tends to look to the designer Dries Van Noten for menswear and Yves Saint Laurent when looking for footwear. His staple and fail safe uniform however is a pair of boat shoes that have been created by J.Crew and Sperry.

This designer doesn’t follow trends but instead wears what suits him and whatever’s clean in both cut and style.

Erdem’s new season style consists of flower embellished capes and floral patchwork silk shifts, all of which create a placidly charming and captivating look.  With fans such as Samantha Cameron and Sarah Brown, the uber stylish label is certainly becoming the British First Ladies preferred designer.

The autumn palette consists of ocher, teal, rust, and tan was, all these shades and hues are enthused into the designers’ prints and combined with a deep grey, which features on the lace pieces.  Other items in the collection included an array of leather patchwork skirts; these were teamed with a sheer floral blouse.  The most talked about pieces however were the outstanding floor-length gowns.

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Jul21

Understanding the fashion needs of men.

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Understanding the fashion needs of men.

With 34 years of notable experience designing menswear, the fashion house Paul Smith certainly understands the fashion needs of men, this designer has the skill to foresee up and coming trends by broadcasting an authentic sense of both wit and mischief into his collaborations, this style is then teamed with the renowned traditional and the classic style the brand echoes. Both Paul Smith’s garments and accessories are extremely unique in look and his trademark patterns and imagery add a fanciful edge to many of the pieces in the line, such as the renowned ties, cufflinks and wallets.

The new collection for the spring and summer 2010 season will certainly have Paul Smith fans excited, the 2010 pieces are extremely elegant in style and offer a series of contemporary tailored cuts complete with that trademark quintessential British edge, which the designer is infamous for.

The original classic menswear and sportswear attire has been reinvented in order to create a subtle and fresh look. This seasons’ collaborations feature two predominant tailoring silhouettes; the slim shape and classic shape, both work a smaller shoulder and are shorter in length than the previous pieces in the past seasons. Jackets appear straighter and more masculine in appearance; there are lees of the slim waisted styles that have dominated menswear fashion in the past.

The colour palette offers shades of navy, black and grey marl and is all in all very subdued; however these shades are contrasted with shots of vivid blue, red and green.

Jul12

Grooming Advice from cosmetics brand Kyoku.

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Grooming Advice from cosmetics brand Kyoku.

To say first impressions are everything may appear shallow but it’s a fact that people will make their preliminary suppositions about what kind of person you are from the way you look, and this certainly seems to begin with the face. This is why it is always important to invest in a good skincare regime and in turn take care of the complexion.

The infamous cosmetics and skincare brand Kyoku have come up with the perfect regime regarding men’s skincare. As men generally don’t feel comfortable covering up blemishes with both the latest foundations and concealers, it is important that they take good care of their complexion. This in turn will mean there is no need for such make up products and the face will appear healthy and clear from unsightly blemishes and skin disorders.

Kyoku recommend that you follow a few simple rules in order to keep your skin looking tip top. This begins with a 3 step plan which involves basic grooming; firstly you should always cleanse, then scrub and finally fuel. These three stages should become part of your daily routine and applied both day and night.

A great cleanser is an important product and will work wonders on the skin, cleansers will not only free your skin of dirt and oil, but they will also increase the circulation, bringing blood to the surface of your skin, which in turn promotes skin cell regeneration, improving both the skin’s flexibility and elasticity.

The Kyoku for Men’s Daily Facial Cleanser can be used as an everyday cleanser, and it is strong enough to clean deep down to the pores as well as beneath the skin’s surface. Skin friendly ingredients housed in the formula include ginseng and peppermint leaf. This will both awaken and also rejuvenate the skin. Elements of camellia seed work to gently inject the skin with moisturise and oat straw extract combats irritation.