I’m not usually one to have designer items. As much as I wish I had a wardrobe full of premium labels and collections, I have to be realistic and settle with the High Street. However, something suddenly changed. I now own a Michael Kors clutch bag, and I am truly in love. And now I see why people become so attached to their beloved designer accessories. It’s the most beautiful designer treat for yourself, or…
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So October is officially behind us, and we have embraced the month of November! I really don’t know where this year has gone. I arrived back in the UK after my Australia adventure mid July, and it seems unbelievable that it is coming up to 3 and a half months since I’ve been living Manchester life again! It would be a total lie if I was to say I was looking forward to Christmas –…
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Last weekend, I attended what can only be described as ‘A Shoppers Paradise’. I took my Clothes-Show-Virgin sister with me and headed down to The Clothes Show Live, but this time attending as a customer instead of the press, as I decided to take a well-earned weekend off from working! A round-up of my favorite brands from the weekend had to be Barry M and the £10 product bags they put together, which contained a brilliant…
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You can wear his clothes and you can strut around in his stilettos… but now you can take him to work! Marc by Marc Jacobs has introduced a collection of accessories with the fashionable business people in mind. Exclusive to Harvey Nichols, the collection includes iPhone cases, USB’s and laptop and iPad covers. Carrying your laptop to work enclosed in one of Marc’s neon covers will definitely add some style to your office look! Illustrator Nick Broome incorporates…
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Nothing goes through a harder time than my hair. I abuse it with years of swapping between blonde and brown dyes, straighteners and heated rollers, curlers and crimpers. ‘Abuse’ may sound like a harsh word when talking about my mane but unfortunately it fits the bill perfectly! However, I like to share good advice so if anyone reading is on my wave length, I have found a miracle product. I’ve started using a leave-in conditioner…
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On Wednesday night, I trotted down to Manchester’s Urbis museum along with my guest, VIP tickets and notepad in hand. For one night only, the Urbis was transformed into a fashion paradise for Harvey Nichols S/S 2010 fashion show, in collaboration with Irish artist Helen Steele. I went down a little bit earlier to catch up with Helen Steele herself, where we talked about her career as an artist, how it has led her to collaborate with fashion, her own…
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