‘A tiger doesn’t lose sleep over the opinion of sheep’ From the moment you were born, even though you weren’t aware of it at the time, the first eighteen years of your life had been mapped out for you; primary school followed nursery, secondary school followed primary and before you knew it you were being...Read More
“If all I cared about was me, I could make a million. And that’s what they will never understand.” – Edie Sedgwick. In the 2006 film, Factory Girl we see Sienna Miller play the original “IT girl” heiress Edie Sedgwick, the model turned actress who inspired some of the greatest figures of the Sixties. ...Read More
As Maggie Semple celebrated its second birthday last week, there is only one way in which I can pay tribute to this great success, by writing about my own ‘treasured garment’, my cape coat. When I first bought what may seem to many as an ordinary Topshop coat, I was overwhelmed by its initial captivating...Read More
Director Walter Salles’ adaption of Jack Kerouac’s 1957 cult classic novel, On The Road, follows the loyal Sal Paradise as he journeys with his charismatic friend Dean Moriarty, documenting their lives in hopes of writing his first novel. Having been released in the UK last month, the ultimate American road trip story will make you...Read More
When we are little Christmas is all about having the biggest present under the tree, but as she gets older every girl learns that sometimes the smallest box can be the most exciting. Nestled amongst the pine needles and tinsel like a delicious secret, a tiny, perfectly formed box can only mean one thing. Jewellery....Read More
Congratulations to Jenny Williams, our MSL ‘Treasured Garment Story’ Competition Winner After I finished Year 12, I went to live in far North-Norway for a year on school exchange. One thing that became very important (and that had never really mattered before), were socks. In Australia I had gone about in bare feet, or in...Read More
In these cash strapped times, it’s a great feeling when you find a bargain. And isn’t it even better when someone else does all the hardwork for you? Tara Nash-King is the girl everyone would love to have as their best friend. As the founder of Chic&Seek, a unique shopping service that recycles designer pieces,...Read More
Grace Jones has done it, Madonna has done it and Lady Gaga continues to do it. Shock us that is. These women are probably as famous for their daring, provoking fashions as they are for their music but are we reaching the end of the line for shock fashion. Have we seen it all? Lady...Read More
It’s not easy being a fashionista. Just getting out of the door in the morning can be a minefield of decisions. Is this dress office appropriate? Does this bag go for drinks after work? Will my feet survive in heels all day? As winter draws in it gets even tougher. Fear not brave fashionista, for...Read More
Everyone wants a piece of fashion and stores like Topshop and H&M are happy to oblige with fast, throw away clothes. But if you want something truly fashion you have to aim higher, much higher. You have to aim for couture. High street stores have made fashion accessible. Anyone from teenagers to pensioners have easy access...Read More
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