Fashion & Beauty
ACS Kings & Queens: Horacia
Makeda Beckford named her fashion line after her middle name Horacia. She says: ‘My middle name is very unique like my designs.’ The 25-year-old graduated from Ravensbourne in 2008 from doing a BA in women’s wear fashion design. She has been paired with Bedfordshire university to create designs for the contestants taking part in ACS Kings and Queens –...
ACS Kings & Queens: Blaque Dot
Leona Simms is the force behind the label Blaque Dot and says: ‘Good luck to all the contestants in ACS Kings and Queen’s I am sure the best person will win.’ To find out who that will be you will have to get down to the event but before that lets find out little bit more about Leona.Tell me...
ACS Kings and Queens: L’AKOT
London College of Fashion graduate Brenda Slot has teamed up with students of Kingston University to showcase the designs of her brand L’AKOT at the ACS Kings and Queens inter-university beauty pageant.What are your thoughts on the event? I did it last year and applied again, so that should answer it for you.How would you describe the style of the...
Reggae Gold 2010 goes football world cup
Gyptian’s chartopping single Hold You, Busy Signal’s romantic tune Sweet Love (Night Shift), As We Enter from the Distant Relatives Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley and Nas, Major Lazer featuring Mr. Lex and Santigold Hold the Line and Skip to Ma Luu by Serani featuring Ding Dong. Reggae Gold are just some of the hot tracks featured on the latest...
Get the look with America Ferrera
America Ferrera stars in a new hilarious comedy called Our Family Wedding. In this clash-of-cultures comedy, two overbearing dads must put their differences aside to plan the wedding of their son and daughter in less than two weeks."Our marriage, their wedding." It's lesson number one for any newly engaged couple, Lucia (America Ferrera) and Marcus (Lance Gross) are no...
Twilight’s Kirsten Stewart in Flaunt Magazine
Actress and star of the film Twilight; Kristen Stewart features in this month's Flaunt Magazine and comments on paparazzi, twitter, and fame as well as her work.“I really love what I do. It’s just a different life,” she concludes, pressing fingers deeper into the tendons above her shoulder blade. “I get defensive and that has probably perpetuated people’s idea...
Win tickets to Clothes Show London
Clothes Show London is back! Returning to an all-new location of Earls Court from 25-27 June. Bringing together more than 200 of your favourite fashion and beauty brands and boutiques; non-stop catwalk shows and the UK’s hottest celebrities, it’s the ultimate shopping destination this summer! And what’s more, you could be going for free.Clothes Show London is giving 5...
ACS Kings and Queens: NeRD Central
Alexandra Harrison, Samuel Frimpong and Sean Thomas are the creative trio behind NeRD Central here they talk about fashion, music and ACS Kings and Queens.Tell me about your label? The name of are label is called NeRD Central. Found in the 2008, Nerd central are a new and fun clothing line that designs and makes clothes that’s quirky and a...
ACS Kings & Queens: Harlequinn LRA
Ria Rose, Lakisha White and Arayner Mcdonald are the south London trio behind up and coming clothing brand Harlequinn LRA. Increasing awareness of the Sickle Cell Society was their motivation for entering the ACS Kings & Queens inter university beauty pageant. Here they tell us why.Why did you enter ACS Kings and Queens? The main reason for entering was solely...
Joanne Ronan from The Lightbulb Thieves
If it’s hot, it’s here in Flavour and with summer almost upon us, we hooked up with Lightbulb Thieves frontwoman Joanne to find out her beauty secrets to looking sexy on and off stage. The end results are sure to make record label big-wigs sign on the dotted line.Before you go on stage, are there any quick and easy...
ACS Kings & Queens: Bubushiiky
Footwear designer Emily Osei Blavo got nominated by a friend to showcase her designs at inter university beauty pageant ACS Kings and Queens. This event is providing a platform for up and coming designers and she is proud to be a part of it. Here she talks to Flavour about her label Bubushiiky.How did you get into fashion? I studied...
Stylist Eboni Burrows gives the lowdown on the latest fashion
As the world try and pulls it self back up from the current economic depression, 2010 spring fashion brings a smile to everyone’s face. With fashion-forward styles moving away from retro and vintage. Here are a few top style predictions for clothes and accessories that want break you bank.Crop tops… Brace yourself ladies the 90’s are back and its all...
ACS Kings & Queens: Concreterose Clothing
Rachy Mckenzie-Sealy is a Middlesex University student studying fashion with a fashion label called Concreterose Clothing. Flavour caught up with the 22-year-old ahead of the ACS Kings and Queens show where her clothing will be worn by a male and female representative from her university who have entered into an inter-university beauty pageant where couples battle for the coveted...
Alexandra Spencer: Super Savvy Blogger Fashionista
Australia's Alexandra Spencer is no newcomer to the world of fashion; taking her first foot steps as a successful model representing international brands then making a natural progression into fashion blogging and designing.She has already featured in the likes of Vogue and Grazia, with her fashion know how she is best known for her infamous “4th and Bleeker” fashion...
Irresistible Make-up
Inspired by Brazilian International Make-up Artist Junior Queiros Beauty Editor Lea James catches up with Junior to talk spring-summer fresh faced looks.With little over 10 years experience in a fastidious industry he knows all to well how trends can be something of a chameleon. Junior explains; “you have to have an eye for the latest trends and then be...
2010 Hot List
These young, fresh and talented creatives will be turning up the heat in 2010 and beyond. Check out the superstars of the future and remember where you heard it firstKCat Unique, fashionable, and feisty, KCat demands attention. With over four million views on YouTube, KCat (pronounced ‘cat’) draws on musical influences from Blondie, Queen, Pink and Gwen Stefani to produce...
Slickmouth talks music and fashion
Filling us in on what he is getting up to and where he plans on heading is UK rapper Slickmouth, the mature bachelor who explores the deeper things in life. Soon to be a style icon with a smile that can only be described as contagious, the charismatic Slickmouth is rising to the top.What do you think people will...
VV Brown talks music and men
Standing at just under six feet tall, VV Brown’s beauty is almost Amazonian. Having recently been scouted by Select Model Management, VV has already shot for Vogue and walked the runway with the likes of Naomi Campbell and Tyson Beckford. However, VV is better known for her credentials as an indie pop singer, not to mention her trademark flattop...
Shine in what you wear with Jewel Clothing
Julia Omoarukhe, 24, and Lyande Kaikai, 25, are the duo behind the chic and stylish ladies brand Jewel Clothing. We caught up with the London based designers to learn about their influences, favorite designers and the best design advice they’ve ever received.How did you get into fashion design? Started making dresses for ourselves then it grew from there to...
Graduate Fashion Week 2010
Truly the best place in the world to spot undiscovered new talent, Graduate Fashion Week is the industry's looking glass into the future of fashion and all its related disciplines. It will celebrate the work of more than 1000 of the finest BA Degree fashion students from 51 Universities (so more students than ever before).Sponsored for the sixth year by...
The Apple Bottoms AW10 launch party
The Apple Bottoms AW10 launch party at No 5 Cavendish Square was certainly one to remember. The event was held on 14th February where VIP celebrities and guests were treated to Camitz Sparkling Vodka throughout the evening while the face of Apple Bottoms, DJ Sassy spun the finest of tunes to get the party started. WAH Nails team provided...
Glamour and style at Untold’s fashion event
With London Fashion Week in full swing and dominating the West End, Untold is BAC and has brought a dose of glamour and style south of the river. Following the unrivalled success of their spring/summer show, Untold held their sixth catwalk event at the Battersea Arts Centre, promising fresh new designers and inspirational collections. And they certainly didn’t disappoint.The...
Rio Ferdinand Joins LXY’s Fashion Brand
Guys, if you’re looking to enhance your style with a slick, clean cut look then Rio Ferdinand’s new brand FIVE is the one for you. Football legend Rio is keeping it smooth on the pitch as well as off, and with FIVE he has become a fashion icon.Rio has collaborated with Strutt Men, part of the LXY Brand group...
Are you aged 16-19, into fashion, living in London and not doing anything at the moment?
This course is aimed at budding young fashion designers who are interested in taking up the challenge of working within the industry.The course will provide you with a foundation in many aspects of the trade and is an excellent basis for progression into further education or on to employment in the industry.* Introduction to fashion world* Plan and put...
Flat’s are not the way to avoid Posh’s bunions
With photos of Victoria Beckham’s unsightly bunions splashed across the newspapers this week, many women will be tempted to throw away their teetering heels in favour of ballet pumps. But unsupportive flat shoes can be just as bad for the health of your feet. That’s according to foot care specialists tszuji.co.uk, the UK home of the Foot Petal insole range....
Have you heard the one about James Redmond?
Former model, Hollyoaks alumni and now comedic impresario James Redmond talks about how v, the National Young Volunteers Service has made voluntary work trendy, his 2010 dreams and being a career chameleon.You hosted last year’s vinspired awards for volunteers working with the v charity. Do you feel a responsibility to raise awareness of good causes because you are in...
Alexander McQueen: Fashion world mourns the loss of Legendary Luminary
The imminent designer Alexander McQueen, aged 40, was found dead today at his London home. It is believed that he hung himself, only 10 days after his mothers death. The original bad boy of design (who’s entire graduate collection was bought by the late stylist Isabella Blow) was famous for his rebellious streak- he called the founder of Givenchy...
Threes a trend: Cutout details
Every week, Sarah Jane takes on a celebrity trend worn three ways, exclusively for FlavourWords by Sarah-Jane Adams
Lethal Bizzle talks music & fashion
Walking in wearing a £4,500 jacket by Philip Klein which he purchased from an exclusive shop on London’s Kings Road, it’s easy to see that Lethal B is a man of fashion and style and is not afraid to stand out. “I’ve been a fashion freak from when I was a kid! I love Phillip Klein he should put...