Elie Saab: Paris Couture Week S/S 10

Intricately nude and embellished at Elie Saab. The nude and pastel palette offset the soft shimmer that delicately bounced from the pieces. The lace and embellishments were soft and dainty. The collection was romantic and feminine especially with the watercolour painterly prints. The shorter dresses were equally gorgeous and modern but still captured the fairytale of the show. Photo: www.cat

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Stephane Rolland: Paris Couture Week S/S 10

Couturier du jour thanks to Mrs Cheryl Cole, showed his much anticipated collection. It was definitely worth the wait and the anticipation. A belted skirt suit with voluminous sleeves was given a twist with a splatter of the deepest blood red which was almost purple. Another skirt suit was given an edge with a shoulder with high ruffles and printed skirt edge. One shouldered dresses in cream with

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Josephus Thimister: Paris Couture Week S/S 10

Bloodshed and Opulence... a very apt name for the collection indeed. The blood red of the collection was startling and very, very opulent. I'm not a fan of red but this red was beautiful and deep. The splashes of painterly blood also added to the theme and not in an eery way. The military inspirations complemented the reds to create a superb Russian themed colour palette. I loved the way that it

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Givenchy: Paris Couture Week S/S 10

Dark elegance meets startling brights. The androgynous and slightly gothic start to the collection highlighted the beauty of artisan detailing. A single piece consisted of corsetry, panelling, ruffles and perfect tailoring. The collection nodded to the big trends with thigh-high boots, ruffles, feathers and lingerie. The collection confidently brightened up with metallic acids in blue, green and

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Giorgio Armani Prive: Paris Couture Week S/S 10

A lunar experience at Armani. The crescent shape was seen throughout the collection, not only in motifs but also influencing fluid and voluminous shapes in the collection. The pieces were sharp, streamed, sexy and smooth. The skirt suits had the finest tailoring with a soft edge to add to the femininity. The volume in the shoulders and sleeves blended perfectly with the lunar theme. The colour pa

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Christian Dior: Paris Couture Fashion Week S/S 10

The genius that is Galliano showed his equestrian streak in this homage to dressage. The collection was stunning, every piece said a million words. The first half of the collection focussed on fitted jackets which hugged the body and long skirts with beautiful volume. Leather gloves and boots added sex appeal as did the hair and make up which was almost as stunning as the pieces themselves. Coat

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Chanel: Paris Couture Fashion Week S/S 10

Paris Couture screams of beauty, elegance and dreams all in an endless flourish of expense, luxury and glamour.  Oh how I wish I was there, well I guess that's why the Internet was invented... to bring couture to my Mac <3. The Chanel girls strolled onto the catwalk with bows and bouffants. Reminiscent of little girls playing dress-up in their Mother's chic yet eccentric wardrobe. Th

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H&M: Organic Cotton Fraud?

via: EcouterreTwo weeks ago, we blogged about H&M's new eco-friendly "Garden Collection." Although we were supportive of their efforts, we did have some doubts as to how "eco-friendly" the line was, considering such a low price point.So it's not to our surprise to hear the recent speculation that H&M's eco-friendly materials are actually 30% genetically modified cotton, and not organic.

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The Upcycle, Recycle Business

 via: Flickr As much as we love technology, sometimes it's nice to just go back to the simple life of making use of what already exists. In consideration of how much waste we produce, whether it be food, clothes, packaging, or office supplies, recycling is something that we can all do a lot more of. And Tom Szaky, founder of TerraCycle, shows that you can also make a successful business

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Mascara Wars. Round One

The battle has begun. The contenders in this beauty fest are Collagen Curl by Collection 2000 and Colossal Volum' Express by Maybelline. I have never used any products by Collection 2000 before so I bought this with much trepidation. The packaging won me over with it's retro, purple tube. I saw the Maybelline mascara on an advert and the model screaming out ''COLOSSAL'' over and over again at me

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In search of perfection. Mascara Wars

After I purchased the Renewal Lash Serum (last post), I decided to treat myself to another mascara. I use about 6 coats of mascara every day, each coat tends to be a different mascara. It does make one's make-up bag rather heavy. I am trying to get into the habit of using just ONE, so this ONE mascara better be as good if not better than six. The search is on, any suggestions are very welcome. Th

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L'oreal Renewal Lash Serum

I heart Mascara. Any new mascara, gimmick, or super product my eyelashes are ready. This product is a serum which during the day you apply under your mascara and during the night you apply to your bare lashes. L'oreal claim that it will make 'Lashes feel fortified, look renewed.' It has Arginine and Centella in it which nourish and boost lashes. I have used it for over a week now, in all honestly

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Lush Toner Tabs

Lush Toner TabsI haven't done a Lush post for the New Year, after my mammoth review last year. I don't like to boast but I was in Lush Times (Lush Newspaper) this month for a review I done on their Ultra Bland Cleanser. Me and Lush go way back (I wish). So I went in the store I picked up some toner tabs. I have used them once before and they worked a treat so I picked up a few more. There are dif

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Oh Chanel.

Chanel is a girl's best friend. I want two things from Chanel this month. Nail Polish and a waiting list. Le Vernis Particulière is the Jade of S/S 10. I need it in my life. Did I do the waiting list, of course not. Why you ask? I hate waiting lists for nail polish, I refuse to do it, although I am kicking myself (with heels on I might add) that I didn't. So I shall do it the old fashioned w

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Ugg Australia & Jimmy Choo

I can't believe that Ugg Australia and Jimmy Choo are collaborating to make a collection. Only due to the fact that I actually work for Ugg Australia and I was not aware of this until WWD kindly told me. Fair enough, I am only a Sales Assistant but still. I am too excited for words right now. I can't wait to see the collection. There will be five styles in different colours hitting stores in October from £495-£695. Plus Jimmy Choo are doing some amazing collabs so this is definitely exciting news.

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Cornbread. The American Way.

I miss the U.S. I miss 5th Avenue. I miss Sephora. I miss the hustle and bustle of New York and the ease and calm of the South. I miss Mike's Diner. I miss drinking Frappucinos in Central Park. I miss standing outside Tiffany's and staring at the sparkles and dodging suited business men. I miss lazing around on balconies in Georgia in the midst of a heatwave. God Bless America. So I thought I wou

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Not such a material girl...

Another Thursday night, another mindless fashion show. I do despair. The BBC's 'Material Girl' lured me in with promises of an episode filled with Barbie dreams, Louboutins, drama and general fashionista fun all with a delightful spritz of Chanel No.5 in an 8pm time slot. What more could a humble fashion student want from a Thursday night? Well, wasn't I sorely disappointed. Material Girl is tryi

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Support Haiti

As many of you are aware, on Tuesday January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. Immediately following the tragedy, there have been various recovery efforts mobilized around the world, all assisting earthquake victims. Together, we can support and help those in Haiti rebuild their lives and communities.The following organizations are accepting SMS donations in the US only:SMS text "Haiti" to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross relief efforts. SMS text "YELE" to 501501 to donate $5 to Yele Haiti's Earthquake Relief efforts.UNICEF, World Food Program, Mercy Corps, Save the Children, Lambi

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H&M's Garden Collection

 via: H&M Expected to launch this coming March, H&M's new eco-friendly line, The Garden Collection, offers a wide assortment of feminine and stylish pieces, all priced under $60. Using only organic or recycled materials, some of the materials used in this collection include organic cottons, organic linens, recycled polyester, polyester made from PET-bottles or textile waste, and

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"This Just in From Vivienne Tam..."

via: ZimbioAs mentioned in our last blog post, the integration of fashion and technology is inevitable and happening now. One of our readers brought Vivienne Tam's latest collaboration with Monster Cable to our attention and we wanted to share it with the rest of you. With her previous collaboration with HP, Ms. Tam is not new to the idea of fashion technology.With more information coming up this

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What's New in Fashion?

With constant technological innovations, new ideas and concepts are continuously being developed in the product field. Even within the last few years, we have seen revolutionary concepts; we have smartphones, the iPhone, BluRay DVD players, and now even HD 3-D enabled televisions. There is always "the next big thing" that consumers can't wait to get their hands on. Despite the economic state, inn

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Ginger Cake Bundles & Winter Delights

I hope you all had amazing xmas and New Year. I have been absent for a little while from the world of Lipstick and Marzipan. I was away in the deep and dismal depths of Luton visiting my Grandparents for the holidays. It was such fun. My Grandma is a pastry chef so you can only imagine the delights. I decided to have a peek in some of her cookbooks and found this yummy recipe to give to Xmas gues

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