Fashion & Beauty
Interview with ODF Fashion Designer Nicholas ‘Supanova Dex’ Amfo
We managed to ply Nicholas from his busy schedule to talk everything fashion and his future plans for ODF. Tell us a little bit about yourselfMy name is Nicholas 'Supanova Dex' Amfo, founder of ODF Clothing. I'm 23 years old from South London. I'm a young entrepreneur, fashion designer and my main focus at the moment is developing the brand with the ODF team.How...
Adidas Launches Take The Stage
Music star Wretch 32, global icon David Beckham and NBA star Derrick Rose will front three 30 second adverts, premiering April 14. There’s just over a 100 days until the Olympics, and the iconic Adidas brand is bringing together stars from the worlds of sport, street and style to identify, nurture and celebrate talent. The new multi-channel campaign’s first...
Let’s Go To A Festival
When looking for key festival pieces, here’s a bit of inspiration to get you started as these little beauties are sure to help you through the festival season. So whether you’re planning to go to Isle of Wight or Wireless festival, these essentials are sure to make you girls stay looking great no matter what... Shorts: Urban Outfitters £32Sunglasses: Topshop...
‘Fashion Changed My Life’ Workshops With Denise Brown
‘Fashion Changed My Life’ is founded by stylist/fashion designer and creative Denise Brown. You will be in great hands as you learn from the best to create your very own dress for a four day workshop from the 12th May. So whether you aim to make a career out of being a fashion designer or just thought it would be...
Weekend Offender’s Spring Summer Campaign
WEEKEND OFFENDER SPRING SUMMER 12 CAMPAIGNIn less than two years WEEKEND OFFENDER has escalated from a small T-shirt collection to a well established fashion brand that is raising eyebrows throughout the UK.With a huge following online and the very best accounts selling the clothes the label has been exceeding all sales expectations. The brand has also earned itself a very respectable...
Be Ahead Of Time With These Time-Pieces
Storm watches have pulled out all the stops with the new and exclusive Storm Black range. Storm proudly presents their first menswear selected styles to this collection. Pull out all the stops this season with Storm Black’s Ladies addition, featuring Sapphire glass, dazzling diamonds and chic swiss movement. Elegance and sophistication couldn’t be personified clearer in these exquisite time- pieces....
Storm London launches new fragrance collection
... Whether in it's watches, accessories or fragrances. Storm is a statement of the future, challenging expectations and pushing boundaries. The new Storm fragrances are for men and women who embrace change and dare to be different. All fragrances are available in STORM stores and good fragrance retailers now!Gift Set EDT 100ml and shower gel 150ml £19.99 Gift Set EDT...
5 of the Best… Jean Shirts
Hands up if you've never seen a jean shirt? Hmm no one? Well I'm not surprised, the 80s are back with jean material being used in everything, rucksacks, snap backs and shirts! Take a look at 5 of the very best of them. River Island 'Blue denim embroidery shirt' £40 Topman 'Denim Ikat Pocket Shirt' £35 Energie 'Lattitude Jean Shirt' £85 Obey 'Coastal' Long...
Stylefile
Welcome to the first Style File for 2012! I hope everything is going well for you. Last year was crazily busy for me – and this year isn’t going to be any different! I’m studying to be a teacher so I can use my styling and clothes-making skills to teach the next generation. It’s been hard juggling studying, styling and...
Style Hunter
It’s cold out, but this gorgeous couple look cosy as they cuddle in busy central London. Helen, from Yorkshire, wears a black jacket and camel colour sweater from Zara, with a Patrick Cox brown bag and vintage boots. Tom, from Wales, wears a navy jumper and grey trousers both from Gap and a grey coat from All Saints. After...
BEAUTY: Ex-Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt shares her secrets…
She’s a dance expert adored for her hit records and sassy standing-over splits... Here what the former Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt had to say ahead of launching the UK’s biggest dance festival – MOVE IT.She relishes her judging roles on Sky’s Got To Dance and US equivalent Live To Dance, and made No 5 in the UK charts with...
5 of the Best… Alternative Snapbacks
It seems like the snap back trend is here to stay, after coming over from America this trend was very popular last year and will still continue to be. But with any global trend, there are loads of snap backs on the market, here are a few more alternative choices, so that you don't have to look like everyone...
Interview with Rebekah Star of Change The Definition Clothing
This week I caught up with the very inspirational Rebekah Star of Change The Definition Clothing Company for an exclusive interview about her life, her brand new clothing company, and the meaning behind it.While working in the Portland Public School System, volunteer teacher Rebekah Star noticed that most of the students falling behind were African-American or Latino. As a black...
House of Hoxshore’s S/S Collection
It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of independently owned brand House of Hoxshore so when I heard they had a brand new collection I couldn't wait to lay my eyes on it! The thing I love most about House of Hoxshore is that they create products with a luxurious feel without costing the earth. The SS12 collection has been heavily focused...
5 of the Best… Quirky Jumpers
It's officially freezing, and while we try to keep up appearances and look hot, inevitably all we care about is keeping warm. So here's how to keep warm while looking good, trust me it is possible! These jumpers are super warm but also look as hot as a nice cup of tea. Addict Clothing 'Smiley' Hoodie £45 House of Hoxshore 'FAME' Crew Neck £35.00 Lazy...
HAIRSTYLES
The Afro, made popular in the 1960s, is where the natural hair is picked and moulded into a large, rounded shape. Many African-Caribbean women are once again choosing to wear their hair this way. If you’d like to try this stunning look, then award-winning stylist Dionne Smith tells you how... Creating an afro1. The first step is to wash and condition...
Hair Stop
This season, when it comes to your locks, it’s all about opening up your personality. From hot highlights to sparkling flashes of gem tones, there is a look to suit all. Flavour hits the streets to see how you are making your hair the mane attraction...Fugu is very much on trend with her edgy take on this year’s dip-dye...
5 of the Best… Playful T Shirts
The buzz of New Year is over and we've probably all failed at keeping our resolutions, with colder days and darker nights it's no wonder we are all feeling a bit down. Well why not perk yourself up with some retail therapy and head out to buy (or stay in the warmth and shop online) these playful T Shirts...
Exclusive Interview with Cleo of Clee Clothing
This week, on behalf of Flavour Magazine, I caught up with young entrepreneur Cleo Forstater, the founder of urban clothing brand Clee Clothing, ahead of the relaunch of the brand at 'The Rebirth' event. I found out all about the brand, the woman behind the brand and what The Rebirth is all about. What is Clee Clothing all about and when...
5 of the Best… Varsity Jackets
The influence of American style is ever present in the UK, and it doesn't look like that's about to change with the popularity of Varisty Jackets. Here's 5 of the very freshest from the newest up and coming streetwear brands, they will have you looking less like an extra from Glee and more like a swagged out Londoner. Playdot Apparel 'Black...
Top model Jourdan Dunn talks modelling, motherhood and Kate Moss
Enchanting and incredibly beautiful are how we would describe 21-year-old top model Jourdan Dunn. She has worked with some of the world’s best photographers, possessing impressive retouching skills... Not that they need it with Jourdan, because guess what? Her skin is as flawless in the flesh. A lot has happened to the beauty since she was scouted outside Primark in...
Fresh 2 Def Clothing! – New Collection Out Now!
F2D Clothing is an exclusive Urban street fashion brand bringing you limited edition alternative wear to the normal high street labels. F2D embodies the UK street lifestyle translated into raw material and will always strive to keep it fresh. Music N Fashion Varsity Jacket- £260 Denim and Leather Crossover Jacket £120 Coming Soon!Check out their online store www.fresh2defclothing.com and on ASOSfacebook: fresh2defclothingtwitter.com:...
Disturbing London is No Cliché…
It really grinds my gears when singers and rappers embark on alternative ventures, such as perfume, clothing and other money-making merchandise. If you have a degree or experience in that particular field, then go for it. However it seems that at the height of one’s popularity, celebrities cannot help but branch out - regardless of their lack of talent...
5 of the Best… Snoods
Brrr! The New Year is here and has brought with it a very cold chill, so why not keep warm in style with this seasons most popular accessory, the snood. River Island 'Grey Knitted Snood Scarf' £15 ASOS 'Metallic Geo Knit Snood' £20 ASOS 'Cable Knit Hooded Snood' £25 Topshop 'Lux Cable Snood' in Camel £28 French Connection 'UNDERCOVER SNOOD' £40
Spend on trend
Connoisseurs of slick 'n' smooth Elegant and refined like posh French wine... yes, fellas, tis the season to be suave and sexy. As simple as a well-fitted shirt to polished cufflinks, attention to detail is key to achieve this future 40s look.1. Topman, £182. Burton, £103. Next, £704. H&M, £39.995. H&M, £19.996. Burton, £67. FCUK, £658. River Island, £369. Topman,...
BB – Dirty, sexy, intelligent, charming thing.
You may recognise Anthony ‘BB’ Kaye from E4’s modelling show Dirty Sexy Things, but he was on your TV screens as one of the UK’s fiercest dancers long before! At over 6ft tall, with a chiselled face to die for, the 26-year-old multitalented dancer-model is as charming as he is handsome, and he has bags of energy.Born in Zaire,...
5 of the Best… Snapbacks
The hottest trend with both males and females this season in Streetwear is Snapbacks. Both in the US and UK these new caps have taken the world by storm being seen on celebrity heads such a Drake and Rihanna.Playdot Apparel £19.99JacqstarLondon £20 each OBEY Clothing £27.00Benjart £30.00M.O.D.U Designs £39.99 It's not too late to pick up one of these snapbacks for a loved one...
Jessie J and Kanye West – Style Spy
Jessie J Nobody's perfects, or are they? Jessie J comes pretty close with her unique fashion sense. Kanye West Keep your swagger in check and your eye on the throne just like style king Mr West