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Turban heads

By Cecily Baring-Gould | August 30, 2010

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When it comes to deciding on an accessory to complete your outfit, the turban is a sure way to turn even the simplest of outfits into a chic, sleek and stylish Spring look. It doesn’t yet seem to be the first thought that comes to everyone’s mind when considering a hair accessory for the day or night, but this trend is appearing in editorials and runway collections galore and I think soon it wi...

Let me print it out for you

By Cecily Baring-Gould | August 23, 2010

When talking about clothes, a lot of people gasp at the mention of prints as if they are scary, intimidating and far too attention-grabbing to even consider wearing. Now although I have generalised this mentality, and there are people who -...

Sayonara to beauty & the pain

By Cecily Baring-Gould | August 16, 2010

It’s time to say “sayonara” to the compulsory night time heel because flat shoes are fast becoming acceptable for those evening events that can often be followed by a trip to the chemist for a packet of Band-Aids. This love-hate relationship...

Men in tights?

By Cecily Baring-Gould | July 26, 2010

A conversation (turned debate) at our routine Monday morning coffee today, revolved the topic of men in leggings. For most people, the thought of this would conjure feelings of confusion and even repulsion, as they attempt to envisage their...

Brooch romance

By Tanja Mrnjaus | July 23, 2010

An accessory that hasn’t quite made it into the mainstream fashion yet is the brooch. Used throughout history to fasten and adorn clothing, the word itself seems to automatically bring to mind thoughts of vintage stores, grandma’s jewellery box...

T-chic!

By Cecily Baring-Gould | July 05, 2010

While the general shape and style of the t-shirt has remained the same for the entirety of its existence, its place in wardrobes has changed drastically throughout the century. Worn originally as an undergarment for men’s clothing, the t-shirt is...