Whilst the people of England overindulge in their Cadbury favourites as they find themselves taking full advantage of national chocolate week, luckily for my waistline yet not for my bank balance, I will be celebrating another innovation, as I turn my attention to national cocktail week. In true team MSL spirit, one of the reasons...Read More
There are not many items of clothing that are as adaptable as the scarf. Skirts lengths may rise or fall but scarves are never really out of fashion. So it’s hardly surprising that Fashion photographer Vanessa Pepper chose scarves to showcase her elegant photographs. Made out of Chinese silk, Ness and Pepper is a hand...Read More
For every woman, there is an item or accessory that becomes a staple part of their everyday wear. This could be anything from a worn pair of converse to a delicate silver chained necklace. Either way, it is an item you favour, treasure and love. For Muslim women, this item is an imperative. Denoting their...Read More
When the MSL girls found themselves in Milan one thing they knew was a absolute must was to hit the shops. So here is our Milan shopping route especially for you. Zenda Due, for faux furs of all kinds. Zara for all your fashion needs. Sophie couldn’t resist the leather studded biker jacket. Louis Vuitton...Read More
“A work of art’s apparent simplicity is definite proof of its grace” Gabrielle Chanel If there was ever a moment in history I would teleport back to, Miss Chanel’s launch of her 1932 high jewellery collection ‘Bijoux De Diamants’ would be one of them. Therefore, as soon as I discovered that Chanel were going to...Read More
Ask anyone what the five major fashion capitals in the world are and the answer you will most likely receive is: London, New York, Paris, Milan and Tokyo. After experiencing the excitement of London Fashion Week, the Semple team were still craving their fix of international fashion so with Milan Fashion Week taking place we...Read More
The Boogaloo, on the corner of Archway Road High Gate, played host to Vintage Rocks last month. Models dressed in eclectic assortments of fashions from the 50s through to the 90s strutted their stuff on the catwalk and embodied each era with perfect ease. Guests were treated to the diverse range of styles and looks...Read More
Hands up if you can remember that feeling of dread, way back in the noughties, when you heard that leggings were back? Keep your hand in the air if leggings are now a staple piece in your wardrobe? Thought so. The stretchy, black, not-quite-trousers are firmly placed in our fashion hearts. Does the ultimate comfy...Read More
At 3.30 am last Thursday the wake up alarm screamed in my ear. Normally, this would result in a fight with the snooze button but not this time, as this wake up call was for a day in Milan for fashion week. Dressed to ensure style and comfort, team Semple rushed out our doors to...Read More
I spend most of the year looking at exactly the same garments, trend pieces that repeat themselves all over the mainstream market. Just when I am about to lose faith in fashion, LFW arrives like a breathe of fresh air; reminding me that creativity is still out there. New designers and also established ones such...Read More
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