Pixie Dust

Question; how do you stand out in a crowd of equally pretty girls? Have the balls to pull off a pixie cut hairstyle and you've got yourself a winner. These days everyone has shoulder length hair or longer and although it safely suits the masses it is also incredibly boring. Unless you have an interesting texture you most likely wouldn't be able to be told apart soley by the back of your head from the majority of the female population. I'm definitely not advising every second girl to go and chop off their locks because, let's be honest, it only looks good on a select few and that's what makes the pixie so refreshing. When I see someone rocking a pixie cut it makes me want to be her purely because she just looks cool. Yes, it is a shallow excuse but if we're all being honest, first impressions are a big part of life and I know it's not everything but it's certainly something. So, ask yourself; are you willing to take a risk? Come on, it'll grow back, I promise.


Natalie Portman



Agness Deyn

Emma Watson: the proof is in the pudding.



Katie Holmes



Jessica Stroup

Michelle Williams



Anne Hathaway

Everything in Leather

When you think of leather, you think of shoes, bags and belts. If someone says leather tops however, you immediately create a picture in your head of a kinky dark haired girl with a whip in one hand and shaving cream in the other. Fashion designers have decided to take a bold step and use leather in tops, skirts, dresses and even trousers and the look that is coming out of all this is modern chic and occasionally vintage. The trick is to keep the items very clean and simple; structured cuts and not too many details makes the leather talk for itself and if it's executed correctly it will turn you green with envy and have you jumping out of your seat to get a closer look... or touch.

Little Pick-Me-Ups

Ah the platform, the shoe that epitemises the era of flared trousers and everything disco. Thankfully the fashion world has managed to make the platform a little bit more classy and the new take on platforms - "the flatform" - is one of my favourite creations walking the runway. Provided the design is not too much on the grannyish side, pair these feet friends with a simple midi or maxi skirt (I personally love the half sheer ones), a loose fitting blouse and some eccentric accessories and you've got yourself an outfit that I would most definitely kill for.  My personal favourites are the flatform brogues because they have less risk of being too distasteful and they combine classic vintage with modern fun. My advice to you is to step up and out (excuse the punny cliché) and go buy yourself a pair of these amazing footie fettishes and hit the streets with a bold statement.

Rag and Bone

There was never a more controversial brand name than Rag and Bone. Their garments are undoubtedly not rags; they are simple and tasteful everyday necessities. When flipping through my Harper's Bazaar's the clothes that always turn me green with envy are always the ones by Rag and Bone so I finally decided to unleash my jealousy and visit their website (www.rag-bone.com). Needless to say, my desire was tripled and the obstacle of not being able to roll in money was a bigger irritant than ever. What I love about them is that they stick more to the wearable fashion side and less to the fashion-is-art side resulting in a larger audience that is able to relate to the brand. If you don't agree then hopefully these examples will change your mind.

To the Max

Ah maxi skirts, they are the solution to the problem "What if it's cold but I don't want to wear pants?" Yes it is unknowingly one of the most common questions that bounce around the minds of gentlemen and ladies alike; unfortunately men have a harder time of fulfilling their desires but us women on the other hand can always count on the maxi skirt to keep us from going insane - from going pant-less. They are conveniently versatile: you can wear them boho or vintage or even try them modern. This amazing asset means that they are open to the entire feminine public, not just a select few. Maxi skirts also have the rare characteristic of being fashionable as well as comfy which, from our experience, is one of the most sought after factors for the everyday girl. Don't believe us? Then go and try one of these amazingly over sized items.

The Perfect Koople

The ad campain for the Kooples is without a doubt our absolute favourite for the simple reason that it isn't normal; it's abnormal. Unfortunately there aren't that many brands that use the innovative approach for their adverts (save Vivienne Westwood, Tom Ford, Diesel and a few others) instead, they prefer to do the safe "posing pretty" pictures which are perfectly acceptable, however they don't stick in your mind like the ones that you can't quite wrap your head around do. The trick is that they prefer to concentrate on the people, not just the clothing. You therefore have a bigger chance of remembering it because of the obvious fact that you're not going to remember gucci handbag more than you'll remember a hobo in Vivienne Westwood. Exhibit A:

The Real Life Fairy Godmother

What can we say other than; "She'll make all your dreams come true" ? You won't believe that it's possible - everyone hears about the stresses and strains that come with finding a dress for your "Big Night" whether it be a matric dance, prom or most obviously a wedding - but once you've seen her works of art you'll be filled with the same hope that Cinderella was when her fairy godmother poofed into existence amidst the dirty kitchen of her evil stepmother's house. At a glance her gowns are beautifully simple and classic, however when you take a closer look you'll discover intricate designs and complicated craftsmanship that make your fingers ache just thinking about how many hours were spent in the sewing room. In the words of the Black Eyed Peas, we "Just can't get enough."