Fashion & Beauty
SOBOYE 10 years of success
The store owner, Samson Soboye, a gradate Central Saint Martin’s went on to become a huge success in the industry. Building his contacts from working as an assistant at British Vogue Samson built up strong connections and launched himself as a stylist. Samson has worked editorially for many publications including The Independent, The Guardian and The Saturday Times. In 1998...
Introducing… RegalRose
RegalRose is a brand who design quirky fashion jewellery pieces. The gorgeous twin sisters Rebecca and Louisa talk to Flavour about the brand.For those who aren't familiar with your work, could you sum up RegalRose's style? Bohemian meets elegant meets a bit of Rock!How did you start off in the industry? At the age of 14 we both (twins) were introduced to the...
LFW: ZEYNEP TOSUN
Zeynep Tosun showcased her Spring Summer 2013 collection at London Fashion Week.Models elegantly walked down the catwalkThe catwalk was based in a beautiful marbled floored room with high ceilings and magnificent architecture. Models elegantly walked down the catwalk in the most luxurious fabrics such as silk and chiffon and stylish metal caps. Her collection began with a structured fit...
Exclusive: Introducing The House of Perna
Amanda Perna who has featured on Project Runway, has launched her own clothing line and is ready to reveal her vision to the world. What originally inspired you to get started in fashion? I have always loved fashion. Growing up my mom who was very into fashion which made me interested.Where and what did you study? I studied Apparel Design at The...
Studs for the hard and sexy!
Studs can be seen on almost everything in our high street and designer clothing stores, they are simply a must have for the hard and sexy. They add that instant punk effect and toughen up the prettiest of outfits which we just love!Miss Selfridge £53 Vivienne Westwood £60 Jeffrey Campbell £200 Topshop £47 svpply.com £55.17 boohoo.com £7.41 houseoffraser.co.uk £30 ...
Are you a Weekend Offender?
The new season’s collection features on trend clothing for the A/W line. The collection consists of vibrant coloured duffle coats, checked shirts and indie knitwear pieces. Weekend Offender is a fashion must have for men’s fashion this A/W.Weekend Offender is a quirky men’s fashion label which has an indie vibe. The label was born in 2004 by Sam Jones and...
Get ready for graphic eyes
Girls get graphic with your eyeliners to create that 'hot off the runway' look with dramatic geometric lines and feline flicks. All eye shapes can pull off this amazing beauty trend with the use of various eyeliners and nude coloured eye shadows; and remember to have fun. http://youtu.be/oPLjcRXUF_wTop tipsPractice is key to creating a stylish graphic look, the more you do it...
Pastry’s range is Irresistible!
Pastry was originally started in the USA by the stylish founders Vanessa and Angela Simmons in 2007.The brand specializes in trainers with a twist; they add a pinch of their unique style to the mix to make sport footwear a fashion must have. Pastry describes their style as ‘Sweet, chic and unique’ with promoting the message ‘Live life sweet’...
Gina B – Black Lace
Black lace, leather studs and spikes have emerged as a prominent trend for A/W’12 shows like Versace.Lace can no longer be branded as intimate apparel for lingerie and nightwear. As it is a favourite feature in the every changing fashion seasons time and time again. Since autumn winter 2010/2011 Dolce & Gabanna have used lace to give a feminine...
Get ready to baroque and roll!
This period style is all about exaggeration; the prints, the detail and fabrics all collaborate to produce that age old look. It is essential that you combine this trend with clashing fabrics and heavy ornate jewellery to look fierce or authentic! £20- whatsabouttown.com | 80s baroque round frame sunglasses£8.64– ocshades.com | teardrop crystal earrings£55 - dorothyperkins.com | black peplum baroque dress£40 - riverisland.com | black foil skater dress£39 - topshop.com | skater...
Win a pair of Ellie tan boots from Pixie Footwear
Pixie Footwear have launched three exciting new Winter boot styles to add to their growing footwear range and we have managed to get hold of a pair of Ellie tan boots to giveaway! Read on to find out more and how to win. The new Ellie, Lucy and Sophie Boots are all priced at £64.99 and are available to buy...
Gina B Beauty’s Summer Make-Up Trends
Ocean Blues Submerge yourself into the world of dreamy creamy aquatics this summer. Think shocking aqua’s and pearly blues.Gina B Beauty Top-Tip: Use 2 shadows, a light & a dark. Pick a soft colour for the entire eye area up to the brow bone & then use the darker colour only up to your eye's crease. And don't go too...
Style and Swagger for Jamaica 50th
As Jamaica celebrates its golden anniversary of independence on August 6 -- the same week its Olympic sprinters have dominated in the London 2012 Olympics.We thought it would be a good idea to showcase how you can deck yourself out in real yard style to celebrate Jamaica's 50th year of Independence. YaadYute With polo shirts, satchels and jackets in the traditional...
ODF clothing campaign goes viral!
The UK fashion brand that champions a classic preppy look has now gone viral. ODF also known as One Diverse Fashion is a fashion brand we love at Flavour Mag, check out their previous articles here. The online fashion campaign advertises different street styles for Men and Women. The clothing line has become so attractive due to their simplicity and positive...
Bikini buys with Caprice Swimwear
Summer’s weather in the U.K is forever in two states of mind from sunshine to showers. So in the off chance of blazing sunshine we have hand picked some of our favourite bikini looks from Caprice’s Swimwear.We are not giving up on the sunshine just yet some of us still want to strut our summer body in style. So...
Gina B : What is Kim Kardashian’s obsession with THOSE black pants?!
It’s a given that a black ensemble is always an option in every woman’s wardrobe. I put my money on the theory that we associate black with a solution to those dreaded, ‘fat days’. Or who knows, maybe it’s just down to the current depression of our economic climate (and not to mention the god forsaken rain being a...
Gina B: Bridal Season has begun!
With the long awaited summer days looming ahead of us for the next few months (or hope of) it has typically sparked the boom of bridal season! Here are some of my top 10 picks for this season. The Understated Up-doA classic, chic up-do with almost zero style means minimum effort & maximum effect. The key is that even...
Want to learn how to be a stylist?
You’ve seen the celebrities rocking a fab look, you’ve watched the fashion shows and read the magazine but want to know more about what it takes to be a successful stylist. We provided fantastic training covering theoretical and practical aspects of fashion styling, including essential advice on how to break into this exciting industry.Run by stylist to the stars Denise...
5 of the best: Watches
A watch can be a perfect combination of style and functionality and a great way to step up your accessory game too. Choosing the right watch can be a daunting task unless you're the type of person that's fascinated by watches and already own a range of watches in various shapes, sizes, colours and price points.We've gathered this list of 5...
Become a Fairtrade Fashionista
Keeping cool this summer’s not just about light flowing fabrics and a pair of Victoria Beckham style shades. If you really want to be as cool as a cucumber, you better pack your suitcase full of these eco-friendly fashion lines to make your friends green with envy. H&M has recently launched its ‘FOR WATER’ project in partnership with WaterAid. 25%...
Gina B’s fashion guide to Cannes Film Festival 2012
The red carpet turned into a sumptuous runway for a circus of dramatic, statement-making ensembles, from the nostalgic to the fashion-forward, the minimalist to the maximalist. The Cannes red carpet is a platform for stars to showcase some of the most iconic and memorable fashion pieces to date!So let’s take a look at some of my top looks so far… *Eva...
Model of the moment – Jourdan Dunn
The success of this 19-year-old model Jourdan Dunn from London is unstoppable. Six months after being discovered in Primark in 2006, she had walked in the Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren shows in New York and notched up her first campaign for Benetton shot by fellow Brit, David Simms. In February 2008 she unwillingly created world headlines by becoming the...
Beauty: Natural make-up like J.LO
Nothing is worse than a caked-on face of makeup. To avoid that, ‘I’ve just joined the circus to become a walking mime’ look, follow these step by step tips to get a naturally flawless glow without having to pile on the products! Perfect poster girl for this is yummy mummy Jennifer Lopez (aka glowing goddess!)Products: *Eye shadow primer- Urban Decay...
Fashions fade, style is eternal
I’ve always been a firm believer that religiously following the ever changing trends is DULL and BORING! ‘In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.’ There is nothing wrong with loving fashion… But going for what suits you best, and makes you feel the most comfortable is what really makes an...
5 of the Best Sheer Skirts and Dresses
Catwalk designs dominate our fashion style and with so many models walking the catwalk in sheer mesh skirts and dresses, celebrities such as Beyonce and Alesha Dixon have been bang on trend! Here is my top 5 more affordable skirts and dresses so we can rock this look too! Miss Selfridge BLACK ONE SHOULDER DRESS, £42 H&M Light Green Mid Length...
Inside Cassie’s Beauty Box
Copycat the most impressive celeb and runway looks with these hints and tips supplied by make-up artist Gina B. This week she delves into the beauty box of singer Cassie. FACE Cassie Ventura may be genetically gifted compared to us mere mortals…BUT you can achieve this flawless glow with the use of NARZ Sheer Glow Foundation for £29.50 (Cassie’s...
5 of the Best Backpacks
On one shoulder, off the shoulder or on both, these things are too cute for life. Boys and girls, there’s something for everyone. Definitely the accessory that’s on everyone’s wish list, backpacks can be found everywhere; I do mean everywhere (even supermarkets). But for now here are Flavours 5 of the best backpacks... Topshop RASPBERRY BUCKLE BACKPACK, £30 River Island MUSTARD...
Tinie Tempah Disturbing London
For those of you that don't know, Tinie is very much a British style icon, the GQ 2012 Best Dress Man was selected in January by the British Fashion Council as a member of the London Collections committee, alongside Tom Ford, Christopher Bailey, and Selfridges’ very own David Walker-Smith. Known for his urban, swarve, sleek, and rather sexy dress...
5 of the Best Tribal Aztec Prints
Let’s all get back to our tribal roots with new Aztec prints inspired by native fashion around the world. New Look Techno Aztec Bodycon Tunic Dress £16.99 ASOS Bright Cardigan In Peruvian Pattern, £45.00 Urban outfitters Aztec Pom-Pom Bag, £55.00 River Island ORANGE AZTEC PRINT SHORTS, £25.00 River Island BLUE AZTEC PRINT LEGGINGS £18.00
5 of the Best Nautical Stripes
The nautical trend is back for SS12 just in time for the sun to reappear. Right in the middle of the nautical cuteness is stripes, being a hot look for the summer. 1. NAVY BELTED SKATER DRESS, RIVER ISLAND, £28 2. TOMS, OFFICE, £40 3. STRIPE CROP VEST, TOPSHOP, £8.00 4. STRIPE COLLARLESS MAC, ASOS, £37.50 5. BACKPACK, TOPSHOP, £34