Fashion & Beauty
Bitch Stole my Look
We can’t think of anything worse than having someone turn up in the same outfit as you! Despite all their fame and fortune to purchase the most luxurious designer brands, even the celebrities of today cannot escape this fashion faux par.Christina Aguilera & Selena Gomez Do you like your Dolce & Gabbana with studs and spikes or pretty little bows?Diane...
Supermodels Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell make a runway return to Paris Fashion Week 2011
The start of March saw the 90’s make a comeback as supermodels Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell walked the Louis Vuitton runway at Paris Fashion Week.Moss who is 5ft 7 and unconventionally petite for the runway is no stranger to the runway. Although in the last decade she’s had the luxury of taking part in only a hand full...
Canvas Warriors
Canvas Warriors is the custom hand painted converse company created by South African born designer Sandira Reddy in 2009. Sandrira was brought up between South Africa and England, while having lived in New York gave her a whole spectrum of new influences on her work. The Canvas Warriors story begain in a small studio apartment in Harlem and then later in...
I Love Me clothing line launched to celebrate International Women’s Day
Women’s clothing range I Love Me launched to celebrate International Women’s DayAs a celebration of International Women's Day I Love Me - a bold, fun and sexy new clothing line has been launched.Created by entrepreneur’s Annika Allen (Co-owner of Flavour Magazine and Hannah Kingaby (CEO of Avit Clothing) the range features four different T-shirts that come in black or...
DV8 fashion students create their own clothes and you could too!
Stylist to stars Denise Brown (Kanye West, Mr Hudson, Reggie Yates) and talented fashion designer Rowenna Clifford are the amazing teacher’s at the helm of DV8’s Introduction to fashion and styling course.This course gives 16-19 year-olds the chance to get their name out there in the world of fashion and design, create their own brand and design, customise and...
Fashionista Pharrell Williams launches his new clothing line!
In 2005 lead singer of The Neptunes, Pharrell Williams collaborated with Japanese fashion icon Nigo who founded A Bathing Ape (BAPE). The two icons united their creative minds to launch the luxury clothing brands, The Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream.Pharrell is known for his love of skateboarding as some of his music videos like Frontin featuring Jay-Z portray....
Style Spy: Jessie J
Newcomer Jessie J is taking the music and fashion industries by storm, using patterned tights, bodycon lace and rock chic detailing to show she means business... Flavour spies that styles!Compiled by Sarah-Jane Adams
Fashion Finest Renaissance @ London Fashion Week
Fashion Finest Renaissance Shows were created to assist up and coming, new or established designers from all backgrounds showcase their collections in an affordable way. Their shows during London Fashion Week 2011 were held over two days; at the Thistle Hotel, Victoria and Jewel Bar, Piccadilly. I attended the event at Jewel Bar with the sole purpose of viewing...
Star Style: Aggro Santos
Aggro Santos: “I’ve got a track called Anaconda. It was based on all the comments I got after wearing that tight Lycra bodysuit in I’m A Celebrity….you get the word play right?”The 22 year old Brazilian rapper who grew up in South London is fresh off a hit TV show. With his newly widened fan-base he is set to...
The Grammys: Who Wore It Best?
The 53rd Annual Grammy nominations were held in Los Angeles this year as the stars walked the red carpet ready for our critique.The Best Dressed American Idol judge Jennifer Lopez looked stunning in an impossibly short silver Emilio Pucci dress teamed with killer heels. It’s hard to believe this yummy mummy is now 40!Songstress Mya might not have released a...
Spring/Summer Trends 2011
The 70’s Glamazon Seventies glamour is set to take over the summer whether it’s for the office or for after hours cocktails. Style icon of the era Bianca Jagger first embraced this trend during her Studio 54 days in slinky metallic gowns, embellished head pieces and sky high platforms.Like Ms Jagger this demure trend holds a subtle air of sexual...
Hot designer trends to look forward to in 2011
With a son named, Kingston, there is no doubt that long time fashionista and recording artist Gwen Stefani has a love for Jamaican culture. The once urban, punk princess can now be more closely related to as a demurely refined icon within the fashion commerce and her brand, L.A.M.B, is set to ignite the Spring/Summer of 2011 collection on...
BNTM’S Alisha White: The Model. The Diva. The Fire!
‘Oh my gosh! I hope you didn’t notice me nearly dropping on the runway!’ I assure her she looked hot and slinked down the runway like a stealth snow leopard during the show I’d just caught her in. ‘Seriously? Because there were bumps on the catwalk, I was struggling to walk over them’ she giggles. This is how high...
Fashionista Pharrell Williams launches his new clothing line!
In 2005 lead singer of The Neptunes, Pharrell Williams collaborated with Japanese fashion icon Nigo who founded A Bathing Ape (BAPE). The two icons united their creative minds to launch the luxury clothing brands, The Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream. Pharrell is known for his love of skateboarding as some of his music videos like Frontin featuring Jay-Z...
Flavours Fabulous Spring Fix
Wondering what is next season’s must-haves? Flavour will have you ahead of the game in time for the warmer days.It’s that time of year again, spring is finally on its way and flower power is back so get your flares and your big sunglasses out and get ready for a journey back in time.You may be shuddering with the...
Firm Foundations
That old make-up favourite, foundation, is still a staple product for so many of us...So here is a guide on how to choose the perfect foundation for you and how to apply it so you avoid those hideous tell-tale tidemarks and looking like you've been tangoed.Top tips for your make-up mission Ensure your skin is cleansed so you can get...
Interview with DV8 fashion student Tara Harripaul
Stylist to stars Denise Brown (Kanye West, Mr Hudson, Reggie Yates) and talented fashion designer Roweena Clifford are the amazing teacher’s at the helm of DV8’s Introduction to fashion and styling course. Flavour caught up with DV8 fashion student Tara Harripaul, 17, to find out what’s she’s learning on the course and which celebrity who she thinks she has...
Eliza Doolittle on her new single and singing from the age of 12
We love a real life story about a genuine music lover getting the chance to make her dream come true, which is why Eliza Doolittle’s success is such a groovy tale. Although she's been around for a while, not only as a musician, but also as a songwriter, the last few months for Eliza have been little short of...
Flavour at American InterContinental University London Fashion Show
Watching a fashion show is a bit like falling in love. There’s a mixture of curiosity, anticipation, butterflies and lust when beautiful clothes sail down the catwalk. And the thrill is all the more intense when watching graduate fashion shows.Fledgling designers are taking their first steps towards fashion greatness! Flavour headed down to the American InterContinental University Fashion Show...
ODF clothing
ODF Clothing( Ow’du’feel) was founded in 2007 by young entrepreneur Nicholas ‘ Supanova Dex’ Amfo, who launched the diverse clothing line with a variety of styles targeting a wide market.ODF is a label which has a versatile and tasteful look, defining confidence, self-motivation, independence, class and most importantly style. "Ow'du'feel" clothing is a way of expressing views on the...
Style Spy: Alicia Keys
Piano whizz Alicia Keys keeps her style in tune by sticking to the ebony and ivory shades of her beloved keys... using masculine tailoring, plunging necklines and dazzling bling, Flavour spies that style!Compiled by Sarah-Jane Adams.
Top Model of Colour crowns its winners for 2010
On Saturday 27th November the Top Model of Colour (TMC) 2010 Grand Finale event was held at Porchester Hall in West London.Top Model of Colour (TMC) is a modelling competition with a difference. It’s been going strong for 5 years and takes competitors from black, mixed, Hispanic and other ethnic minorities who are typically under represented in the...
Style Spy: Shakira
With hips that don't lie and a gypsy attitude, Shakira's wardrobe is an eclectic mix of belly flaunting tops, legs lengthening leggins and sequins to shimmy... Flavour spies that style!Compiled by Sarah-Jane Adams.
Style Spy: Cheryl Cole
Everyone's favourite Geordie has got a lady-like frock for every day of the week. With nude tones, lightweight fabrics and a ballerina's grace, Flavour spies that style!Compiled by Sarah-Jane Adams.
Style Spy: Beyonce
Want your man to put a ring on it? Follow B's lead and work peplum silhouettes, fierce shoulder pads and daring bodysuits... Flavour spies that style!Compiled by Sarah-Jane Adams.
Style Spy: Alesha Dixon
Strictly judge Alesha Dixon loves nothing more than a frock made for dancing, with her wardrobe infused with sequins, bodycon silhouettes and glitter ball jewellery... Flavour spies that style!
Vogue Strike a Pose in House of Rena
Fashionistas are in for a treat as the very talented and creative duo, Reem and Nataya talk about their newly launched House of Rena Collection, their inspirations, the best-dressed celeb and they give advice to aspiring designers.Have you always been inspiring Fashionistas or do you have a secret fashion disaster that you once wore in the past? We've both been...
Style Spy: Kelly Rowland
Slick, sleek and sexy, R'n'B royalty Kelly Rowland knows that a girl can never have too many black dresses to skim those bootylicious curves... Flavour spies that style!
Style Spy: Alexandra Burke
Smiley Alexandra Burke has got a lot to smile about, with a wardrobe crammed full of bodycon frocks and an amazing figure to show off... with sheer panels, ruching and shoe boots, Flavour spies that style!
Essence: Hot Hair special feature
Hair lovers are not to miss this special feature with Monica, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, Janelle Monae, Erykah Badu, Goapele, Leela James, Esperanza Spaulding, Ledisi, Jill Scott, Nicki Minaj, Amber Rose and more in Essence Magazine's November issue "Hair Anniversary".Watch a behind the scenes video with the girls and watch Goapele have her hair braided."I believe in keeping my...