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This blog is written by an independent beauty, fashion and lifestyle editor, living and working in the capital. Here you'll find notes on great places to shop, hot spots, fantastic findings and the general buzz of the capital.

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  • Christmas: Seasons Greetings!

    Posted on Thursday December 24th, 2009 at 04:40 in fashion, Creative, christmas

    Here's my little Seasons greetings to you all. Here's wishing that your Christmas is filled with good food, family, friends and plenty of laughter. This is a special Christmas card that I created just for my readers. I fell in love with this scenic i...

  • Fashion News: 7 Ribbons, the new online accessories boutique

    Posted on Tuesday December 15th, 2009 at 16:20 in news, shopping, fashion

    7 Ribbons is a new website that launched this week selling accessories, hand-picked from around the world.The independent boutique is well known by shoppers astute to popular London summer festivals, as the brand regularly exhibits at shows throughou...

  • Style Note: Fancy Legwear

    Posted on Tuesday December 15th, 2009 at 08:58 in fashion, style notes

    I've always believed that a good pair of tights can do wonders for the legs and these designs from Wolford have just reconfirmed that.The brand is well known for its innovative, luxurious hosiery, and the latest collection of legwear holds true to th...

  • Fashion News: Sososher launches cash back for savvy shoppers

    Posted on Friday December 4th, 2009 at 07:31 in news, fashion

    A new website has launched which may just change the way you shop online. It's called Sososher “Savvy Online Social Shopper”, and it combines four popular things that we tend to do via the internet; shopping, socialising, watching videos and bar...

  • Special Offer: 25% off Samantha Cole London

    Posted on Friday December 4th, 2009 at 05:58 in shopping, fashion, special offers, reader discounts

    News just in! Designer Samantha Cole is offering Pretty Stylish London readers an exclusive 25% off her new collection via samanthacolelondon.co.uk and the items listed on Catwalk Genius too. How generous is that? So if you've been swooning over the ...

  • Label Love: Samantha Cole London

    Posted on Thursday December 3rd, 2009 at 03:19 in fashion, label love

    It's been a while since I've posted about a designer that has caught my attention. This month, the 'Label Love' accolade goes to Samantha Cole; an award winning designer whose latest collection features structured layering and a play on textures for ...

  • Shopping: Get boutique chic with Runway Route

    Posted on Saturday October 24th, 2009 at 08:06 in shopping, fashion

    I've recently discovered a new online boutique Runway Route, hosting a range of independent fashion labels that you'd be hard pressed to find on the high street.You'll find clothes by Jam, Liquorish, Miss Fisher, Ruby Rocks and Rosie Fox - all UK bas...

  • Fashion News: Eyola launches new collection

    Posted on Thursday October 15th, 2009 at 17:26 in news, fashion

    Fashion label Eyola has launched a new high-octane collection entitled Tarcotsira. Eyola is the brainchild of designer Aloye, a recent alumni of the prestigious Istituto Europeo di Design (IED Moda Lab). I recently received images from the new look b...

  • What's On: Fashion Thursday at Dorothy Perkins

    Posted on Monday October 12th, 2009 at 13:06 in shopping, fashion, What's on

    Date: 15th OctoberTime: 4pm-LateParticipating Stores:West One Shopping Centre (nearest station Bond Street tube)189 Oxford Street (nearest station Oxford Circus tube)Dorothy Perkins and Look Magazine are hosting a fashion soiree for late-night shoppe...

  • Special Offer: Get 20% off at Studio TMLS

    Posted on Wednesday September 30th, 2009 at 16:44 in shopping, fashion, special offers, reader discounts

    Here's an exclusive offer for Pretty Stylish London readers. Studio TMLS will be reserving a VIP 20% discount for your first order! To get 20% off your purchase, all you need to do to is leave me comment with your full name and then register your de...

  • Label Love: Studio TMLS

    Posted on Wednesday September 30th, 2009 at 15:59 in fashion, label love

    Veronica Pistolesi, Studio TMLSToday's post is dedicated to a footwear brand that you really need to know about. It's likely that you already own a pair of Studio TMLS shoes, albeit without realising. If you've bought shoes from Top Shop, Kurt Geiger...

  • Fashion News: e.g... unveils new collection

    Posted on Friday September 25th, 2009 at 12:35 in news, fashion

    Cutting edge designer Emma Griffiths has recently completed her new collection for SS/10. Her label e.g... is quickly becoming the new cult fashion brand, empowering women with ultra sharp, sexy shapes and modern detailing. Griffith's latest designs...

  • London Fashion Week: SS/10 Highlights | Louise Roe Reports for Very.co.uk

    Posted on Friday September 25th, 2009 at 10:50 in fashion, london fashion week

    Online retailer Littlewoods Direct has had a style makeover and is now Very.co.uk. There's over 6,000 new lines on the new swish website, featuring collections created by UK TV presenters Fearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby.As you may have read, I was...

  • Label Love: BODY AMR

    Posted on Thursday September 24th, 2009 at 15:58 in fashion, label love

    When I received an email from BODY AMR inviting me to check out their latest collection, I knew that I'd be in for a treat. For those of you who read my ramblings on myfashionflirt.blogspot.com, you'll know that I've posted about the fashion label ba...

  • London Fashion Week: SS/10 Highlights | Basso & Brooke vs Mary Katrantzou

    Posted on Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 at 14:53 in fashion, events, london fashion week

    Pretty Stylish London SummaryIt was a battle of the prints this week as Basso & Brooke and Mary Katrantzou lit up the catwalk. Both labels treated the fashion week crowd to kaleidoscopes of colour and pop graphics. Whilst Katrantzou's inspiration...

  • London Fashion Week: SS/10 Highlights | Jeremy Scott

    Posted on Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 at 09:29 in fashion, events, london fashion week

    Pretty Stylish London SummaryThe primitive look is back again, this time bigger, louder and more animated with Jeremy Scott's Flintstone inspired collection. The clothes really do speak for themselves. This look is about channeling your inner brashne...

  • London Fashion Week: SS/10 Highlights | Eun Jeong

    Posted on Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 at 09:08 in fashion, events, london fashion week

    Pretty Stylish London SummaryAs one of my favourite designers, Eun Jeong is the relative newcomer for London Fashion Week. For her latest offering, she showcased a feminine collection featuring floaty fabrics and luxurious textures. Whilst tailoring ...

  • London Fashion Week: SS/10 Highlights | Todd Lynn

    Posted on Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 at 08:46 in fashion, events, london fashion week

    Pretty Stylish London SummaryPrimitive yet futuristic at the same time, Todd Lynn impressed at Fashion Week with uber sharp tailoring, hints of nomadic layering and play on textures.Staying true to his signature ungendered shapes, Lynn create the per...

  • London Fashion Week: SS/10 Highlights

    Posted on Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 at 08:20 in fashion, events, london fashion week

    © fiona garden 2009London Fashion Week is coming to a close and whilst I never attended, I was certainly there in spirit. A bout of the common cold, left me without the 'get-up and go' zeal I normally have and instead I've had to keep abreast of the...

  • Fashion News: Winner of the Scholl On|Off Competition is announced

    Posted on Thursday September 17th, 2009 at 07:19 in fashion, competitions, london fashion week

    Congratulations to the winner of the Scholl On|Off LFW Competition, Leanne Mawson who will be blogging about her fashion week adventures at the catwalk shows and parties. Not only will she be experiencing the excitement of fashion week, she will als...

  • Fashion News: Scholl Partners with On|Off at London Fashion Week

    Posted on Thursday September 10th, 2009 at 18:33 in fashion, competitions, london fashion week

    London fashion week is fast approaching and here's a fantastic opportunity to be in the thick of it all. This year Scholl will be backstage at On|Off fashion shows and is looking to recruit a dedicated fashion follower to report on all the news from ...

  • What's On: Fashion's Night Out

    Posted on Tuesday September 8th, 2009 at 20:08 in shopping, fashion, events, What's on

    Date: Thursday, 10th SeptemberTime: 6pm - midnightLocation: Participating shops in the West End*Admission: FREEThe annual fashion night out is back for 2009. Come September the 10th, London's West End will be hosting an evening of fashion pleasures a...

  • Label Love: Shamila

    Posted on Friday September 4th, 2009 at 05:43 in fashion, new york fashion week, label love

    This week I have the pleasure of introducing New York fashion week newcomer Shamila Jiwa, a self-taught Seattle based gemologist with a huge passion for unusual stones. Her designs are uniquely exquisite pieces of jewellery with a focus on timeless,...

  • Fashion News: Gap celebrates 40 years with new denim concept store

    Posted on Friday September 4th, 2009 at 00:29 in news, shopping, fashion, What's on

    The denim authority that is Gap has enjoyed unprecedented levels of success since the first store opening in the summer of 1969. When San Francisco pair Doris and Don Fisher came up with the simple idea of a shop where everyone can find a great pair ...

  • Style Note: Winter Luxe at River Island

    Posted on Thursday August 27th, 2009 at 11:36 in fashion, style notes

    The high street's interpretation of seasonal trends is always interesting to see and I'm particularly impressed with River Island's approach to AW09. Featuring jewel hues, graphic prints and directional shapes, the store's latest collection has a dis...

  • Fashion News: Kirsty Doyle AW09 Collection

    Posted on Thursday August 13th, 2009 at 06:20 in news, fashion

    The moment I've been waiting for has finally arrived - Kirsty Doyle's latest collection is now complete and what a style offering it is. Consider it a power dressing fiesta with classic appeal and cutting edge shapes if you will. The 2006 Project Cat...

  • Label Love: Marjan Pejoski

    Posted on Wednesday August 12th, 2009 at 02:52 in fashion, label love

    Well, it's time to start looking to the future and I'm excited about the new season, more so now that I've seen the latest collection from Marjan Pejoski. The designer of national and international acclaim, does fashion lovers proud with his latest s...

  • Fashion News: Next Model Competition Winners

    Posted on Tuesday August 4th, 2009 at 14:34 in news, fashion, events

    A big congratulations to Kiren Modi and Dan Clarke who battled it out among 50 contestants and won the prestigious Make me the Next Model competition last week Thursday. The two winners will feature in future issues of the Next Directory and have hop...

  • Shopping: Get thrifty at Vintage Hart

    Posted on Thursday July 30th, 2009 at 11:03 in shopping, fashion

    I do like discovering new places to shop and recently I came across an cool destination for eclectic vintage clothing. Stocking a diverse range of items, this little gem of a boutique is a great place to find that special piece you'll covet. Whether ...

  • Fashion News: Next scouts new models for Directory

    Posted on Monday July 20th, 2009 at 18:18 in news, fashion, competitions

    Over the last few weeks, fashion retailer Next has been searching for two new, unsigned models to feature in a forthcoming Next Directory. The shopping pages goes out to over 2.2.million people in the UK and with entries surpassing 3,000, the competi...