fashionspace.com

So there's a new net 'space' to be at - fashionspace.com. Hailed as a fashion-style myspace, Here is what the website says - ''fashionspace is a social networking website with the focus on everything fashion. A one-stop site for those who work or play in the industry: a space for designers to show, swap and sell their work as well as a platform for up and coming photographers, stylists and illustrators. Above all, fashionspace is a place to meet like-minded people the world over, whatever your role may be. From show producers to models to students to journalists... to people that just love shopping - its time to join fashionspace.''

My friend, designer Ross Jenkins, told me of the site and is featured in the launch catalogue - In a shoot we did together a few months back ;



It will be interesting to see if the site takes off, with many already established competitors on the market, such as iqons.com, modellaunch.com etc.

So if you're a designer, fashion addict, model or stylist - sign up and watch it evolve - you heard it here first!

M x

Angelina models Shiseido

Angelina has modelled Shiseido make up for a second time, Hot on the heels of Orlando Blooms pictures for the company which were shown on the net last week. Her last campaign for the company was at this time last year.
Angelina is just beyond beautiful, and I think she should definitely do more in the beauty and fashion world. She's truly gorgeous!

See more of Shiseido's beauty range at shiseido.co.uk. - I'm a big fan of their mens skincare range.

Topshop/Topman 'New In' - pick of the day...

Topshop/Topman...Great affordable fashion - you can often find a hidden gem amongst the mass-produced-to-meet-the-demand items... Here are my picks of the 'new in' items...

TOPSHOP


Very now - Sailor chic tunic dress in navy silk - £55. Team it with sheer black tights and a black belt clinched in at the waist to complete the look.


Sexy dark emerald green sleeveless Cowl front neckline knit top by Boutique - £45. I really like the waist band detial here, simple yet sexy.

TOPMAN


Nice grey knit waiscoat - ideal for that Summer to Autumn transition - £25.
Tip - try it on first - these sort of items are often mass produced, and quality can sometimes slip - check the buttons look good done up on you.


Grey check jacket, light enough fabric for late summer/early autumn when the chills start to set in. I like a good bomber jacket - £55.

M x

Cashing in on your daughter?

Surely not?
One thing is to have a distinctly average fashion label designed with your daughter, Tina and Beyonce's 'House of Dereon' - but to launch your own collection, 'Miss Tina' as if you're a celebrity yourself upon the poor American public? Hmm. I've seen some of the designs from this 'collection', and well - stick to dressing Beyonce, Miss Tina. America's home tv buyers just don't need this! Weak, lack of quality and screaming cash-in. Paris obviously does set the trends...(See below...)

Style Icon feature - Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham is a modern day style icon; the Hepburn, Jackie O or Monroe of her time. She is one of the Worlds most photographed women and reinventing herself as a fashionista, following the abandonment of her solo music career, has done her the world of good, and seen her celebrity status soar. With the DVB Beckham brand firmly established; with denim, eyewear and frangrance collections already on the market, Victoria has succeded in something she is not only interested in - but somethings she's good at. Really, really good. See www.dvbstyle.com for more on Victoria's recent design work and current collections.
Here, we take a look at some rare, some familiar and some unseen shots of Victoria in the fashion world, a world she has created for herself from an honest passion for fashion.


Victoria, Proudly showing off her DVB Rock and Republic denim hot pants.


Classic 'Posh', 1998. The suit and bra look was one of the most copied looks in the late 1990's and will almost certainly return in years to come, when the 90's is revisited in the fashion stakes.


A modern Versace take on the classic black dress Victoria made so famous in her 90's Spice Girl days.


Modelling for Russian GQ Magazine, 2006.


Victoria photographed in what I think is one of her most stunning photoshoots, 2004.


Launching her handbag range for Samantha Thavasa, in Japan, 2006. The new hairstyle shown here, known as the 'Pob' (Posh bob) created a frenzy, with women copying the cut across the globe in late 2006.


A stylish candid shot of Victoria, The outfit she wore for Tom & Katie's wedding, wearing Giambattista Valli and hat by Phillip Treacy, 2006.


Revealing that enviable figure that has caused pages of headlines over the years regarding Victoria's health. She insists she eats well and is naturally thin, and after 10 years in the limelight, with her figure hardly changing, it's obvious she has no health issues. Stunning.


Victoria's catwalk debut, for Maria Grachvogel in 1999.


New York Fashion Week, 2006 - the start of Victorias fashion revolution. The fashion bible, 'That Extra Half an Inch' followed in October 2006, a No.1 bestseller.


Victoria launches her latest DVB Denim venture in Saks Fifth Avenue New York, 2007.

So there we have it. Victoria Beckham. Love her or loathe her, She's no.1 in the fashion game, and I can't wait to see the DVB brand turn into the multi million pound empire it deserves to become. And with Victoria as the driving force, just you try and stop her.

M x

Spice girls comeback image...

It's worrying me a little. I love the Spice Girls. Just thinking back to the reunion conference - No stylist present at the comeback announcement in June, leaving gorgeous Geri looking a bit, well, daft in her vintage flowing number. Which I like, just not at the reunion launch. Something tiny, tight and tits out would have been far more apt! Victoria looked amazing as always in her corset and sequined pants get up, and hats off to Melanie C for managing 'sporty' yet chic. She's looking great at the moment, her best ever. Emma looks radiant, if a little bland in black, but she was about to drop, and looked suitably classy. Melanie B, never known for her overly tasteful fashions, looked nice enough in 'in season' satins..where was the leopard print Mel?!
But that's old news, what is concerning me is this ;




Which is their Greatest Hits Album cover. How bland...Don'tcha think? They deserve better I say. I'm hoping in each 'Spice' letter is a glittery hologram of each girl...I think thats the only thing that can save it from being totally blah!
I'm hoping for slicker images and spicier looks very soon! I'm sure these girls will deliver, their tour wardrobe is rumoured to be by Donatella Versace too... Surely she can't let them down. No way! They're gonna knock the spots off every other rival around and I can't wait! The girls are back in town - but I just want it taken up a style gear, to make them as hot as they deserve to look.

M x

Pepe Jeans new model - Sienna Miller

And doesn't she look great? It's not the best advert to show off the quality of the jeans, but I love the colours and concept. And I love watching Sienna rise as the fashion icon she is becoming. Bravo!