When asked if I’d like like to see the sights of London, whilst on a double decker bus enjoying afternoon tea, I have to admit that I had my reservations. Having visions of plates flying everywhere and cake in my hair, it’s safe to say that I didn’t go into it with an open mind,...Read More
1889 saw the first charm bracelet launched by Tiffany & Co.; a single heart dangling from a link bracelet, which has since become their most iconic piece of jewellery. Since then the nostalgic bracelet has waxed and waned in popularity but it has never been too far from our fashion hearts. The trend for charms...Read More
Have you heard the news? Fur is making a comeback. Whilst there are many things that we Semple girls will do for fashion, turning a blind eye to the cruelty and mistreatment of animals for an item of clothing is not one of them. But there is no need to let this trend pass us...Read More
A couple of weeks ago I celebrated a landmark birthday when I reached the grand old age of 25… (ahem)…fine, 30. Having successfully made it past the rock ‘n’ roll age of death at 27, I’ll admit I was nervous about hitting this monumental age. The blow was significantly softened by being presented with a...Read More
Getting your hair stuck in car doors, coat zips and under your boyfriends arms mid-hug are some of the most annoying, infuriating pains there are in life. For those of you with short hair who don’t quite know what I mean, it’s like stubbing your toe – it’s not a big deal and you wont...Read More
With over 300 stores throughout the UK and beyond, it’s hard to imagine a high street without River Island. Who would have thought this high street giant started out as a fruit and veg shop? Image courtesy of Wikipedia.com With a long history dating back over 60 years, the journey to the River Island we...Read More
“No one ever regarded the First of January with indifference. It is that from which all date their time, and count upon what is left. It is the nativity of our common Adam.” Charles Lamb Old Year’s Day, New Years Eve, Saint Sylvester’s Day: call it what you will but regardless of language or location,...Read More
What could be better than a festival of fashion? For the second year running London plays homage to the boldest and best fashion talent from around the world in what has been dubbed the Fashion Olympics. Everyone from Argentina to Vietnam took part in a journey around the world in style. Austria The International Fashion...Read More
Previously associated with bad boys like James Dean and loveable rogues such as the Fonz, leather has become a staple in the fashionista’s wardrobe. Season after season sees a new take on the leather jacket and this Autumn/Winter will see leather quickly become your most versatile item. From leather vests at Antipodium to leather dresses...Read More
Team MSL were privileged to get the opportunity to attend the Brighton University Developments in Dress History Conference. Over three days the conference reflected upon the discipline of dress history and its current place within academic fields of art and humanities. ‘Because of the multi-faceted levels at which clothing functions within any society and any...Read More
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