by Chrissy Iley I had an uproarious chic shopping experience in Cape Town. Our guide, the wonderful Rushdi Harper took us to the most amazing market on Green Market Square. Within this market were a mixture of traditional tourist fair, … [Read more...]
LA FASHION: ELAINE KIM STUDIOS
by Chrissy Iley There have been very few times in my life when I went into a shop and wanted to buy everything in it. First it happened when I was a teenager and found my first vintage clothes store. Everything had an edge; everything was … [Read more...]
M-A-C Cosmetics Opens Pro Store in Covent Garden
Covent Garden, home to London Fashion Week, 'Theatreland' and the venue for some of the most exclusive pop-up stores to grace the streets of London is now the new go-to for beauty aficionados as MAC Cosmetics unveil its brand new Pro store. The … [Read more...]
Summer Sales Season Is Finally Here
You've really got to feel for the retailers this season. From high-street to boutique to department store, window displays and merchandise alike have been teasing us with the promise of summer and headier climes, but sadly us shoppers have been … [Read more...]
Laguna Beach in Orange County, California
Take a moment and imagine sunny beaches with breathtaking sunsets, gourmet restaurants with ocean views, fantastic outdoor hiking, a thriving art scene, and plenty of shopping in unique little boutiques all under the warm California sun. Can this … [Read more...]
& Other Stories Spring Launch
It has been almost a year since H&M announced news of their new, slightly less fast-fashion brand & Other Stories and finally, we have news of when - and where - the brand will be opening shop. To mark the very first collection, & … [Read more...]
Zara Rant
At the weekend I bought a jacket and a couple of tops at Zara. This last year I have been enjoying Zara, finding for instance their jeans the perfect fit. It’s a shame that now I can never go to Zara again. The jacket had the security tag left on … [Read more...]