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One of my favourite things about fashion is that it is ever-changing, evolving and re-appropriated by those that are inspired by past trends and styles. Marina Diamandis, lead singer of the band Marina and the Diamonds, has been away from the music spotlight for the past year but has made her presence back on the...
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The Little Black Dress: A potent expression of a woman’s identity Here at MSL we love all things fashion; events, exhibitions, new collections and especially your stories. Sometimes, it is also nice to sit back and appreciate some hidden gems. For me, the little black dress is definitely one of my most treasured fashion items...
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I spent last week working in the city of Muscat in The Sultanate of Oman, the third largest country in the Arabian Peninsula. It overlooks the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean, adjacent to the Republic of Yemen, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. As you might...
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“In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different” – Coco Chanel. For me, this line sums up exactly what the new H&M conscious collection is about. Going beyond existing standards to create something so desirable without any means of compromise. Fashion is most successful when no element of beauty is left behind and...
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Newly appointed Raf Simons is now the artistic director for Dior. Known originally as a minimalistic furniture designer, Simons has taken advantageous turns in his career, having left this industry to become a menswear designer, and now the creative head of Dior. Together with his inspiring determination and drive, Simons is certainly a man of...
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“I don’t know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot” Marilyn Monroe Women are sub-consciously educated on the power of the stiletto from an early age, from teetering in their mother’s oversized heels to innocently watching Disney’s Cinderella. Young girls are continually reminded of the shoes significance and adolescent girls from...
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Summer is around the corner and may only just be warming our senses, but here at MSL we can’t help but looking forward to the trends that will be keeping us warm in autumn/winter 2012/13. Celebrating the fact we can leave the house in our favourite comfy denim shorts and light blazers, there is still...
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Spring is well and truly in bloom and with Easter been and gone, if your still in need of a sugar rush, there is something else that will satisfy. With every new season comes a new bag and when looking for the perfect one to accessorize outfits with this spring, I came across the Mulberry...
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I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have a book in my hands. I love the printed word and I have many books on a range of topics that I have read and collected over 30 years.  What I find interesting is that I can’t throw books away. I can recycle them, push them...
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The MSL team have been bringing women together to tell their fashion stories since October 2010. Placing particular emphasis on treasured items of clothing, MSL love to hear about how clothes make women feel and the stories surrounding their fond memories of wearing them. At MSL we know that every woman has at least one...
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