Being one of the major fashion capitals of the world, London is known for Oxford Street’s bustling stores and quirky boutiques of Portobello Road. From the eccentric fashionistas in Shoreditch and Camden to the high-fashion representatives of Bond Street, London is famous for starting trends and showcasing some of the world’s best designers. So, which...Read More
Watching live music is one of my all time favourite things to do – it has always fascinated me that music has the power to bring a room full of strangers together, to revel in the sounds that make them all feel something collectively. Often in cold and lonely cities, live music offers a much...Read More
As London Fashion Week commences we will no doubt all be in awe of the latest trends and fads we see strutting down the catwalk. And as soon as a dupe hits Topshop, we’ll all be queuing patiently to get our hands on the forecasted fashion essentials. But is anything ever really new? As ever,...Read More
“It’s not the camera that takes the picture; it’s the person.” David Bailey Wandering the palatial halls of London’s National Portrait Gallery it soon became evident that a truer word has never been spoken. I was met with a comforting, yet undeniably sinister sense of being watched; as the eyes of the 250 plus portraits...Read More
When I was at University, tying your hair in a top knot was a sign of either a late night out or it was a way of attempting to gage ones stress levels. The higher and messier the top-knot, the more stressed you were. In a student house of six girls, it was our way...Read More
From multi-coloured shell suits and curly perms to over exaggerated makeup and ill fitting leg warmers, its hardly difficult to understand why the 80s hasn’t got the best of reputations. So tarnished with a plethora of unflattering stereotypes the era often gets overlooked, but here at Semple we are far from washing our hands of...Read More
Fashion is, inspiring, exciting and ever revolving, though, is it environmentally friendly? I’ll confess, after falling victim to this world of fashion many years ago, the endorphin releasing activity of shopping has become second nature to me. However, I’ll admit, I have also picked up a few bad habits along the way. As I browse...Read More
There seems to be an endless stream of fashion revivals these days and you can’t help but notice that many originated as trends that people tended to look back upon with scorn, or embarrassment. That is, until they appeared back on runways and the High Street, becoming huge hits once again with the next generation....Read More
Gold fly and beetle shell may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to accessorising, in fact most girls would probably prefer to stay well clear of all things creepy crawly. However, the Spring Summer 2013 collection from new designer Louis Heal may make you rethink your relationship with the winged...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
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