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Cannes Film Festival 2012 Red Carpet - Eva Longoria, Diane Kruger and Fan Bingbing
Published on 2012-05-18 03:30:00
Nowhere has a red carpet as stylish, glamourous and downright money as the Cannes Film Festival and no one does the red carpet at Cannes quite like Eva Longoria. Every single year she wins at competitive red carpet dressing (that's a sport, right?), normally with a little help from Marchesa.But Eva's not the only Cannes red carpet starlet who I fan girl. Cannes 2011 was all about Rachel McAdams and Fan Bingbing, is stunning red gowns from Marchesa and McQueen, respectively. We haven't seen McAda [..] > read more
What To Wear To A Summer Wedding
Published on 2012-05-14 03:00:00
It's been a year since the summer of love (and wedding dresses) that took over the 2011 summer season, with A-list nuptials and the blushing brides Kate Middleton, Kate Moss and Lily Allen, and this summer sees my my wedding-heavy summer season start on Friday. This has got me thinking about the perfect wedding outfits and fashions and the all important dos and don't of what to wear to a wedding.I've only got a few days until my first wedding of the summer, and I haven't even started to think ab [..] > read more
Australian Fashion Week - Spring Summer 2012/2013
Published on 2012-05-12 06:27:00
Some of us weren't lucky enough to attend Australian Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012/2013 in Sydney last week, but the good news is that Beach Tomato Editor, Kirsty Hathaway, has done all the legwork (and had the jetlag) for us and shared the best bits with Carina100.I'm a huge fan of Australian fashion and think they have some of the coolest, most wearable collections going. But now it's over to Kirsty to give us the highlights of Australian Fashion Week Spring Summer 2012/2013....As Mercedes B [..] > read more
2012 Met Gala Best Dressed - Beyonce, Emma Stone and Christina Ricci
Published on 2012-05-08 15:36:00
Another year, another gorgeous array of couture and beautiful people at the New York MET Gala 2012. Last year's event saw some spectacular dresses from Diane Kruger, Liv Tyler and Christina Ricci, leaving my expectations very high for 2012.The red carpet was crowded with stars in intricately detailed, jewel coloured and devilishly detailed dresses and their designer buddies. But if I had to pick my top 3 red carpet looks from the MET Gala last night, it would have to be red carpet veteran and ou [..] > read more
Embrace your vibrant side with eXtreme’n easy
Published on 2012-04-27 04:55:00
There's nothing like changing your hair colour to make you feel like a new person, mark a big change in your life or to make a serious style statement. After attending the > read more
Olivia Rubin for Dorothy Perkins
Published on 2012-04-24 16:41:00
Designer collaborations are now a constant fixture on the high street, and the hotly tipped Olivia Rubin for Dorothy Perkins collection launched in-store and online today.The collection, entitled 'Postcards From', contains Olivia's famed graphic prints and tropical bird motifs and holiday-themed shells in every imaginable shade of pink. The collection is also very reasonable, with prices starting at £25, and nothing over £50, so there's even more incentive to invest in a piece (or 3!). Sadly I [..] > read more
Festival Fashion from Coachella 2012
Published on 2012-04-18 02:30:00
I'm always uber jealous of the Coachella festival goers. Who doesn't long for the A-list festival, Californian sunshine and too-cool-for-school line-up?! Not only is Coachella famous for it's stellar line-up, but it's just as famous for it's celeb turnout and fashions. With fashion parties from the likes of Armani and Mulberry and heavy-weight A-listers, Coachella is the street style catwalk of the festival world.To sum up the main trends from Coachella I have one thing to say - the 90s are back [..] > read more
Jean Paul Gaultier for Diet Coke - 'Night & Day'
Published on 2012-04-15 05:02:00
Diet Coke is now synonymous with fashion and style, and they've collaborated with another renowned designer for 2012. Jean Paul Gaultier has been appointed as the new Diet Coke Creative Director for 2012. To mark the start of his new role with the brand, Jean Paul Gaultier has designed a limited-edition collection of bottles, in his trademark style.At the exclusive London launch at the 5th floor bar at Harvey Nichols, industry icon and friend of Jean Paul Gaultier, Hilary Alexander, hosted the e [..] > read more
9th Annual Spring Dinner Dance New Year's in April: A Fool's Fete - Red Carpet
Published on 2012-04-11 15:55:00
Crystal Renn made sure she was the centre of it all on the red carpet at last night's 9th Annual Spring Dinner Dance New Year's In April: A Fool's Fete at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York. Not only has she shrunk a little bit more, she's gone blonde!Crystal shocked everyone when she premièred her platinum do and matching eyebrows at the glamourous, model-studded event in New York. She looks amazing and sure knows how to make sure people are talking about her. I like the dress, but not sold [..] > read more
Wishlist Wednesday: See by Chloé Sandals
Published on 2012-04-04 03:00:00
I would like these shoes. I would like them very much. These See by Chloé T-Bar Platform Sandals are gorgeous, and I love the yellow, cream and grey colour blocking mixed with the clashing textures. You'd have happy, spring-ready feet in no time with these beauties.If you'd like to torture yourself and stare at these shoes on My-Wardrobe with me, just click here. See you there.Cx > read more
Clements Ribeiro for Evans - Swan
Published on 2012-03-31 05:29:00
I might be biased, but I LOVE the Clements Ribeiro for Evans collection. The debut plus size designer collaboration between design duo, Inacio Ribeiro and Suzanne Clements, and the UK's plus size fashion leaders, Evans, is an explosion of prints, vintage inspired pieces and glamour.The collection, titled 'Swan', is structured around 1940 inspired shapes in a mix of bold prints and colours is all about showcasing and flattering curves, without shying away from trends and stand-out design elements [..] > read more
Titanic 3D Premiere - Kate Winslet (and Carina100) Red Carpet Style
Published on 2012-03-28 14:56:00
It's not very often I get to write about a red carpet event and comment on not only what Kate Winslet wore, but what I was wearing too! Last night I headed to The Royal Albert Hall to watch the world premiere of Titanic 3D and I got to walk the red carpet (instead of just blogging about it!).The very beautiful Kate Winslet was wearing a stunning Jenny Packham dress with structured crystal capped sleeves and a gathered waist. Her make-up was classic and her hair was rolled into a 1940s style. My [..] > read more
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Street Style Queen
Published on 2012-03-22 04:00:00
If it ain't broke, don't fix it, eh, Rosie? Nothing says super model better than nailing your daytime 'off duty' look. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has done just that, and while it might be a bit samey, there's no denying the fact that I look at what she wears and want to own it. All of it. Especially the bags.Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's style has gone up a gear as she's nailed the laid back model look that previously only 90s modelling royalty have achieved. With a legion of style fans, the trouse [..] > read more
The Great Gatsby: First Look
Published on 2012-03-20 16:12:00
I can't wait for this year's Baz Luhrman adaptation of The Great Gatsby, featuring a very stylish cast including Carey Mulligan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Isla Fisher and Gemma Ward. Sadly we'll have to wait until December for the film to be released, but the movie poster and some stills from the film have already been leaked to fans hungry for what is set to be the most glamourous and luxourious film of the year.I'm a huge fan of the F. Scott Fitzgerald book which is synonymous with the [..] > read more
Happy Mother's Day
Published on 2012-03-18 04:00:00
Happy Mother's Day to all the mums today, especially my yummy mummy (and granny!). I can't be with my mama today because I'm in Copenhagen, so I thought I'd do a little post dedicated to my lovely mum. I've also included a picture of my glamourous granny from the 60s - so happy Mother's Day to you too Granny (she always reads my blog!).My mum is a constant source of inspiration for me, is always my biggest supporter and always makes me smile. Love you and have a fabulous Mother's Day!Cx > read more
Spring Style Edit
Published on 2012-03-15 08:19:00
This spring is all about colour, prints and ladylike shapes. Whether you like the 50s silhouettes and sherbet, candy shades or the bold mirrored florals in primary colours and tribal accessories, the highstreet has a fantastic selection of catwalk inspired pieces.Here are some of the things on my spring wishlist. Featuring pieces from New Look, Warehouse, Miss Selfridge, Selfridges, Aldo and Mulberry. Click on any of the images to see more details about each item.Cx > read more
Company Magazine's Style Blogger Awards 2012
Published on 2012-03-13 05:00:00
Last week I went to the first ever Company Magazine Style Blogger Awards 2012 in East London. In association with New Look, the event was to celebrate the best of UK fashion bloggers and resulted in the most fashion bloggers I've ever seen in one room.It was lots of fun, and, as ever, it's great to see print media getting behind bloggers and trying to build relationships. I was thrilled to be nominated and although I didn't win on the night, lots of very deserving winners took home the awards.Th [..] > read more
Paris Fashion Week AW 2012 - Alexander McQueen
Published on 2012-03-11 17:13:00
I've been trying to find the time to post about Paris Fashion Week for days now, so sorry that these are a little bit late to the party. In my (humble) opinion, the Paris Fashion Week shows have put the other global fashion week collections in the shade. There are so many PFW catwalk shows I'd love to feature, but I have to start with Alexander McQueen.Following on from the stunning SS 2012 Alexander McQueen show, the AW 2012 show featured layers upon layers of ruffles and feathers in neutral an [..] > read more
Go Blonde with Garnier Nutrisse Crème
Published on 2012-03-06 03:00:00
I think regular readers will know I'm a hair colour addict, so I'm happy to share this how-to video from Garnier Nutrisse Crème that shows you how to go blonde - not brassy!I really have had almost every hair colour going, from platinum blonde through to jet black (and a bit of red in-between!), and for the most part, I've coloured at home. I really love the Garnier Nutrisse Crème, especially the really amazing conditioner that comes in the pack.Garnier have created these super handy 'home col [..] > read more
Stay Cool - Spring Summer 2012 ALDO
Published on 2012-03-05 14:58:00
If there's something ALDO do very well, it's their advertising campaigns (and shoes, obviously). Their 'Stay Cool' spring summer 2012 campaign is fantastic, and focuses on the fact that we'd all love the summer to stretch out and go by in slow motion.The ALDO campaigns have always been favourites of mine, I loved the 2010 ALDO 'Let's Dance' and ALDO 'Get Lucky', and the newest videos and fun shoot have got me hooked again. I'm loving the glam 80s styling and look of the new collection, with cand [..] > read more
My London Fashion Week AW 2012 Highlights
Published on 2012-02-28 16:52:00
I'm not feeling very wordy tonight, so here's my visual* diary of some of my favourite bits from London Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2012. From Somerset House icons to Vauxhall Fashion Scout style blazers, this season at LFW was very exciting and saw some great fashion come back to the capital.Cx*visual, i.e. cop out. > read more
2012 Oscars Best Dressed - Gwyneth Paltrow, Michelle Williams and Angelina Jolie
Published on 2012-02-27 05:11:00
I was really excited to see what was worn on the red carpet at the 2012 Oscars, especially after all the beautiful dresses on show at Paris Couture Fashion Week, but I was left slightly disappointed that no one really worked the huge, statement, princess style dresses that can only work, and are usually worn, at the Oscars.My out and out winner of the battle of the red carpet has to be Gwyneth Paltrow, who looked pristine in a white Tom Ford column dress and cape. I don't think Gwynie's ever loo [..] > read more
The BRIT Awards 2012 Red Carpet: Best Dressed
Published on 2012-02-21 14:55:00
I've got loads more London Fashion Week posts for you, but let's take a red carpet break and look at the best of The BRIT Awards 2012 red carpet. I hate to jump on the Lana Del Ray bandwagon, *cough* Mulberry *cough*, but you can't deny how hot to trot she looks in this elegant Vivienne Westwood red dress. The relaxed hair and minimal jewellery lets this near-perfect dress do all the work.I'm not always a huge Kylie fan (although I loved her 25 years, 25 designers piece in Stylist last week), bu [..] > read more
London Fashion Week AW 2012 - Francesca Marotta
Published on 2012-02-20 02:30:00
Francesca Marotta was my first show of London Fashion Week AW 2012, and first things first, let's talk about this years My Beautiful City location. Set in the heart of London's business centre the Goldsmith's Hall, near St Paul's, was a beautiful setting for London Fashion Week and left lots of suits befuddled at the fashionistas (mainly their outfits and/or hair) queuing for shows. The Francesca Marotta AW 12 show was all about drama. Inspired by Sicily, religion and mourning this show certainl [..] > read more
London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 - Jena.Theo
Published on 2012-02-19 14:00:00
London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 - Jena.TheoAnyone who loves a statement top teamed with super-skinny jeans will love the latest offering from design duo Jena.Theo. Their AW 2012 London Fashion Week show was entitled 'Heavy Metal' and was a stripped back offering for 'the modern woman'.London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 - Jena.TheoLondon Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 - Jena.TheoLondon Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 - Jena.TheoWorking with what they know best, beautiful prints and we [..] > read more
London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 - Mattijs
Published on 2012-02-19 11:05:00
London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 - MattijsI'm going to start my London Fashion Week coverage with one of my favourite shows at LFW autumn winter 2012, Mattijs. When it's stated that a collection takes inspiration from Princess Leia in Star Wars and Artreyu from The Never Ending Story, you can bet that you'll be taken out of the catwalk show and on a sci-fi fashion adventure.London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 - MattijsLondon Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 - MattijsLondon Fashion Week A [..] > read more
London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 - Live Stream
Published on 2012-02-17 02:00:00
London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2012 starts today and you don't even need to leave your house to watch the hottest shows. Thanks to the amazing digital schedule this season, the best of London Fashion Week will come to you. Watch all the streamed London Fashion Week shows live, as they happen, at Carina100. Check out the schedule below so you don't miss a LFW beat. Friday 17th February09:00 Antoni & Alison 11:00 Corrie Nielsen 12:00 Fyodor Golan 13:00 Bora Aksu 14:30 Zoe [..] > read more
New York Fashion Week AW 2012 - Badgley Mischka
Published on 2012-02-15 15:39:00
My favourite shows of New York Fashion Week AW 2012 have all had one thing is common; they've been deliciously opulent and a little bit dark. Badgley Mischka's, much like Jason Wu's, collections featured deep, luxe colours and plush fabrics to convey a slightly sinister impression of 1930s Hollywood.Badgley Mischka's collection had me at 'hello' with a stunning first look, a jewel-encrusted full length gown. The velvet, lace, heavy silk satins and fur accents sealed the deal and this collection [..] > read more
New York Fashion Week AW 2012 - Jason Wu
Published on 2012-02-12 04:00:00
The fashion week merry-go-round is back in town, and the New York Fashion Week AW 2012 shows are more appropriate than ever as we're all wrapped up against the sub-zero temperatures. One of my favourite shows so far was Jason Wu. I loved Jason Wu's SS 12 show, which had a modern, candy and neon coloured, Oscar de le Renta feel.If I were to sum up this collection in one word it would be 'opulent'. Mixing military outerwear, luxurious fur and seriously slinky dresses, this collection was inspired [..] > read more
Operation Replace Stolen Bag
Published on 2012-02-05 16:26:00
If ever there was a valid reason to go bag shopping, it's having your bag stolen. Seen as a class-a a%&$le decided to relieve me of my handbag (and all my belongings in said bag) last Friday, I've decided to cheer myself up and buy a gorgeous new bag for spring summer 2012. And don't panic, it wasn't my new Mulberry bag, but my beloved New Look raspberry satchel.Not one to usually buy a seasonal specific or trend dictated bag, I figured if there was a time to purchase a bag frivolously without a [..] > read more
Elizabeth Olsen covers ASOS Magazine
Published on 2012-01-30 17:09:00
Make way teeny tiny Olsen twins, your little (but much taller) sister Elizabeth is everyone's new favourite fashion crush. Acting new-comer Elizabeth Olsen is getting just as many accolades for her style as she is her acting skills. And this hippy/beatnik editorial and cover from asos magazine is just dreamy. I love the slightly 90s feel of Mexican folk stripes and embellishment used throughout the shoot. The yellow pompoms on the cut-off shorts and sequin floral jumpers are definitely doing on [..] > read more
Vote for Carina100 in the Company Style Blogger Awards 2012 (pretty please!)
Published on 2012-01-26 03:00:00
Morning! I've been nominated for a couple awards at the Company Magazine Style Blogger Awards 2012 and would really love if you'd vote for Carina100.com (you may have noticed the subtle button to the right!). I'm up for 3 awards 'Best Blog For High Street Lovers', 'Blog with the Best Street Style' and 'Overall Winner: The Blog You Love The Most'. So if you like my little blog I'd really appreciate your vote.You can vote as many times as you'd like (nudge nudge, wink wink!) and if you enter your [..] > read more
Carina Covets Couture - Giambattista Valli Spring 2012
Published on 2012-01-24 15:36:00
I always get excited when Couture Fashion Week rolls around, and if the start of the spring 2012 couture shows are anything to go by, this week is going to be awesome. The first catwalk show that I've fallen for is the Giambattista Valli collection. If we don't see some of these drop-dead-gorgeous gowns at the Oscars this year I'll eat my new Mulberry bag. I can't remember the last time we saw such a red carpet ready collection.Staring with pretty pastels and elegant creams, the beautiful and de [..] > read more
Zooey Deschanel Golden Globes 2012: Hair, Make-up and Nails
Published on 2012-01-23 06:53:00
I think that by now we all know I have a slight girl crush on Miss Zooey Deschanel, and while I liked her gorgeous, green and black beaded Prada dress at the Golden Globes, I LOVED her 60s style bouffant hair, feline flick make-up and cute as a button tuxedo nails.Framing her famous baby-blues with her trademark heavy fringe and a sleek back-combed long bob, all the focus is on her peepers. I really love this polished-yet-retro look for the red carpet and my girl crush isn't going anywhere.Pass [..] > read more
2012 Golden Globes Red Carpet: Best Dressed
Published on 2012-01-16 14:11:00
No one really set my world alight at the 2012 Golden Globes red carpet. Last year was stellar with Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie and Eva Longoria owning the 2011 carpet. While there were some a-maz-ing dresses, some weren't quite right on the people wearing them. For example Elle MacPherson and Sofía Vergara were wearing truly amazing, strapless fishtail dresses, but the dresses left them both looking a bit gaunt and weren't showed off to their full bombshell capabilities. Having said that, I r [..] > read more
Birthday Present Wishlist
Published on 2012-01-14 02:30:00
Don't ask me how it's birthday time already (can it really be a year since my last birthday?!), but as is now tradition, here is my birthday present wishlist. Oddly, it contains a lot of the same things as last year birthday wishlist. Some present are for real, some are much more the things dreams are made of, but all of them are pretty.A trip to New York. This. Would. Be. Awesome!Michael Kors watches still get my vote, and I love these styles from Time2. Is it greedy to ask for both?!I love the [..] > read more
The Summer of Love (and Wedding Dresses)
Published on 2011-07-03 10:36:00
Kate Moss' wedding dress - John GallianoIt's well and truly wedding season and in a matter of weeks we've seen amazing celebrity and royal weddings from some of the most influential names in the fashion industry; including the new sell-out-sensation > read more
No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colours Masterclass with Jamie Nunn
Published on 2011-06-30 10:50:00
Even though I'm a huge fan of nail art, I've never really mastered it. What I really needed was a masterclass with a nail guru. And luckily I got just that at the No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colours launch with Jamie Nunn (don't you just love it when a pla > read more
Emma Stone - Vanity Fair August 2011
Published on 2011-06-29 07:56:00
As if I could love Miss Emma Stone any more than I already do!? Following on nicely from my last 50s inspired, bathing-beauty-filled OMEGA post, comes Emma Stone's shoot for Vanity Fair's August issue. With her hair still a baby blonde shade (she's s > read more
The OMEGA Ladymatic Pool Party
Published on 2011-06-29 05:38:00
There ain't no party like an OMEGA Pool Party. Seriously. I will now find it difficult to enjoy a party that doesn't have a pool and synchronised swimmers. Add in the glamour of the Haymarket Hotel, the 50s theme dress code and the bathing beauties l > read more
Beyoncé launches new album with secret London gig
Published on 2011-06-28 10:06:00
Last night, the reigning Queen of Glastonbury, Beyoncé, showcased songs from her forthcoming album, 4, at a secret gig in London. I was lucky enough to get invited to the intimate gig. Fans, press and her many, MANY celebrity fans, including husband > read more
Carina Covets Cooking - Warm Cheese & Chorizo Tarts
Published on 2011-06-28 09:30:00
Following on from the new 'Carina Covets Cooking' feature on the blog, (we started with carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting) I'm now doing one of my favourite savoury dishes, Warm Cheese & Chorizo Tarts.These tarts are so quick and ea > read more
ALDO AW 11 'Get Lucky' Launch Party
Published on 2011-06-27 06:22:00
Aldo AW 2011 'Get Lucky' Launch PartyYou just know it's going to be a good party when all the Surgery PR girls are wearing THE best glittery, purple, 70s inspired platform sandals. And my first instincts were right - the ALDO AW 11 'Get Lucky' Launch > read more
Cara Delevingne gets dressed for The Telegraph
Published on 2011-06-24 09:57:00
This video for The Telegraph featuring model-of-the-moment, and one of my favourite new faces, Cara Delevingne, is bloody brilliant! It's easy to see why Cara keeps landing such high profile campaigns and walks the tightrope line between commercial a > read more
Graduate Fashion Week 2011 - University of Central Lancashire
Published on 2011-06-24 08:33:00
Following yesterday's Graduate Fashion Week post about the University of East London's GFW show, here's my run down of the best of the University of Central Lancashire GFW show. Unforunately this post would include about 50 images if I included > read more
Graduate Fashion Week 2011 - University of East London
Published on 2011-06-23 07:51:00
I'm such a huge fan of Graduate Fashion Week, and was lucky enough to get a press pass this year (as well as an invite from my old Uni, UEL). I was so impressed with the standard of work at UEL, and I'm always amazed how much effort these students pu > read more
Carina100 Interior Design and Style - The Lounge
Published on 2011-06-23 04:17:00
As my blog is my way of sharing my current obsessions (which currently includes cooking and baking) and loves (which is almost always fashion), I thought I should share my current hobby - Interior Design and Style. I'm in the middle of buying my firs > read more
It's Only Rock'n'Roll - Wildfox Fall 2011
Published on 2011-06-20 11:30:00
I know I'm a bit biased (I work for Wildfox in the UK), but the latest Wildfox lookbook is a bit bloody brilliant! It's only Rock'n'Roll (But I like it!) is the Fall 11 collection (that's A/W to us across the pond), as is about as 70s-tastic as you c > read more
The Best of the Mulberry Sale
Published on 2011-06-20 06:10:00
Like any serious bag addict, I love a bit of Brit brand extraordinaire, Mulberry. So when Mulberry goes on sale (this doesn't happen often, people), I get a teeny bit excited. I have channelled this excitement into a blog post about the best bits fro > read more
Carina Covets Cooking - Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Published on 2011-06-18 10:01:00
How's that for alliteration, huh? I just couldn't help myself! Anyway, shall we get to the point of this post? Let's! When I've been making/baking/cooking recently, I've been posting the odd pic on facebook and twitter and getting LOTS of lovely peop > read more
QVC Jewellery Event with Lauren Audrina and Ana Da Costa
Published on 2011-06-17 06:35:00
QVC jewellery event - Lauren AdrianaA bloggers event where you get to meet the designers behind the brand? Sign me up! And that's exactly what we got at the recent QVC Jewellery Event, during Jewellery Week in London, with two of Britain's best fine > read more
A Very(.co.uk) Pretty Maxi Dress
Published on 2011-06-15 06:48:00
I don't normally have pics of myself or my outfits on my blog, but today is a bit of an exception. The lovely people at Very.co.uk contacted me and asked if I'd like to (honestly) review an item from their site. Having never ordered from Very before, > read more
Summer Essentials: Rocket Dog Capricio Sandals
Published on 2011-06-09 07:10:00
Rocket Dog Capricio Red Sandal SpartooRegular readers will know I'm more of a handbag obsessive than a shoe addict, so when I do fall for a pair of shoes, I fall pretty hard! These Rocket Dog Capricio sandals from Spartoo.co.uk are so pretty and summ > read more
Jessie J for Vogue Italia
Published on 2011-06-08 08:36:00
Jessie J took everyone by surprise at the Glamour Awards last night with minimal make-up, long, 40s inspired waves and a simple but slinky black sequinned dress. While it was nice to see her doing something so different with her look, and taking a fa > read more
Graduate Fashion Week 2011
Published on 2011-06-07 16:06:00
The best of GFW 2011 - UEL catwalk showGFW 2011 - University of Central Lancashire catwalk showGFW 2011GFW 2011GFW 2011 - NorthumbriaGFW 2011GFW 2011 - UELGFW 2011 - BournemouthGFW 2011 editorialGFW 2011 - Nottingham TrentGFW 2011Cx > read more
2011 CFDA Fashion Awards - Best Dressed
Published on 2011-06-07 11:16:00
Lady Gaga and Natali Germanotta attend the 2011 CFDA Fashion AwardsIf there was ever one event which should have an impeccably dressed selection of guests, it's probably the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards (Ok, ok! The Met Gala too). Last night's awards, ce > read more
Fabulous Magazine 'Face of Fabulous' Launch Party
Published on 2011-06-06 09:06:00
I was lucky enough to be invited to Fabulous magazine's 'Face of Fabulous' bloggers launch party on Thursday night, where we were promised 'a behind the scenes' look at Fabulous, a chance to delve into their fashion wardrobe (along with make up, hair > read more
90s Megamix - Are you ready for the Old School?
Published on 2011-06-02 09:38:00
The current 90s trend is gaining huge momentum at the moment, and as the kids of the 90s look back at the fashion of our youth, we've apparently all decided it's been long enough to call it 'vintage'. Fast forward 20 years and the summer of 2011 is a > read more
Warehouse Summer 2011 - Chic and Stylish Collection
Published on 2011-06-01 07:18:00
On a recent frantic and stressful shopping trip (which further confirmed my love of online shopping), I wandered out of Zara, Mango and Topshop empty handed due to poor size choices (one topshop dress had SIX size 8s on the floor, but nothing bigger > read more
Halston Heritage at My-Wardrobe
Published on 2011-05-31 09:40:00
The 70s trend just isn't going away (this pleases me), and legendary 70s label, Halston, is still leading the pack with the latest Halston Heritage collection at My-Wardrobe.com.Halston Heritage My Wardrobe 70s style dressesGone are the sequins and m > read more
Cannes 2011 - Best Dressed
Published on 2011-05-26 11:15:00
It's official, May is my new favourite month for fabulous red carpet fashion. After some beautiful looks at the Met Gala - Alexander McQueen event, we've now had the Cannes Film Festival 2011 red carpet to keep us entertained and drooling over dresse > read more
New Look Style the Nation for AW 11
Published on 2011-05-24 04:40:00
New Look Style The Nation T4New Look kept me thoroughly entertained well fed and watered last week. First was their amazing New Look Style the Nation launch party for there new fashion show on channel 4, fronted by Radio 1 and T4 presenter Nick Grims > read more
Stylish Toes at the Tabio Bloggers Event
Published on 2011-05-19 10:06:00
Tabio Bloggers Event ankle ruffs and vitamin waterIf you dream about socks, legwarmers, tights, stockings and pretty much anything else you can think of to adorn your legs, ankles and feet, then you need to know about Tabio.Tabio is a Japanese sock > read more
P&G Summer Spa Event - Win a Goody Bag
Published on 2011-05-18 07:50:00
Like clearing out your winter wardrobe to make way for summery dresses and gorgeous sandals, your beauty routine needs a shake up for the summer days too. This can be daunting if you're not really sure what your bare legs look like after months in ti > read more
Hand Picked Fashion Finds at QRATED.com
Published on 2011-05-17 06:38:00
If, like me, you wished you had the patience (and resources) to trawl through vintage hideaways, boutiques and designer wonderlands the world over to find that new, hot fashion find, you will praise the fashion gods for the new fashion site, QRATED.c > read more
New British Design Talent - Gallery 4
Published on 2011-05-12 10:40:00
What's better than finding a new label you just L-O-V-E? I'll tell you what - finding a new label that you love which offers vintage inspired, beautiful clothes that have been designed and manufactured in the UK. That's probably why I'm loving Galler > read more
Harvey Nichols - Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
Published on 2011-05-09 08:03:00
With the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition at the New York Metropolitan Museum Retrospective open honouring Lee McQueen's life and design talents, and the amazing launch in his honour at the Met Gala last week, us McQueen fans on the o > read more
Summer Essentials: Lollipops Sandals
Published on 2011-05-05 10:43:00
So I'll start this post off with a confession - I HATE toe post sandals and flip-flops. Not the look of them (although they should only really be worn by people blessed with pretty feet) but they hurt/fly off your feet/try and injure you/etc... there > read more
A Right Royal Party at Time²
Published on 2011-05-04 06:40:00
Regular readers will now know about my watch addiction. I'm a firm believer that a watch can finish off any outfit and really make a statement, so I LOVE the Time² blogger events. With a gorgeous shop on Covent Gardens Long Acre, the blogger events > read more
2011 Met Gala Best Dressed - Diane Kruger, Liv Tyler and Christina Ricci
Published on 2011-05-03 10:11:00
I always do this to myself - instead of listing all the dresses (and their celeb owners) who caught my eye on the red carpet, I only allow myself to pick 3 (the Oscars and Golden Globes were particularity tough). Picking 3 from the Alexander McQueen: > read more
Retro 70s Glamour at River Island Autumn Winter 2011 Press Day
Published on 2011-05-03 07:56:00
I can happily report that the 70s trend is here to stay. From daywear to dance floor pieces, the River Island Autumn Winter 2011 press day was all about sharp 70s tailoring, bold jewel colours, loafers and Lamé! I'll let the photos do the talking, b > read more
New Look and London College of Fashion Footwear Collaboration
Published on 2011-04-19 05:26:00
When you hear the words 'London College of Fashion Collaboration', you know it's going to be good. So when I was invited to the breakfast launch of the New Look and LCF Footwear Collaboration, I was very excited. Without being told too much informati > read more
Festival Fashion from Coachella: Isabel Lucas
Published on 2011-04-18 07:39:00
I was beside myself with jealousy even before the first band took to the stage at this weekends Coachella festival in California. Now, having read all the tweets and seen the amazing pictures, I'm besides myself and have made it a goal to attend next > read more
Mysuelly Bags Make My Heart Beat Faster
Published on 2011-04-15 06:50:00
It's no secret I'm in love with Mysuelly handbags and have been on a never ending hunt to find a good UK stockist of the French brand - well, I've only gone and found one! Spartoo.co.uk have a gorgeous selection of one of my favourite bag brands, and > read more
Reese Witherspoon Water for Elephants inspired Vogue Shoot
Published on 2011-04-11 10:54:00
I am in L-O-V-E with this shoot from American Vogue current issue. Water for Elephants is one of my favourite books, and I'm so excited to see the film. Reese Witherspoon is perfect casting for the role of Marlena, the beautiful, horse-whispering cir > read more
Vivienne Westwood - Happy 70th Birthday to the Grande Dame of Fashion
Published on 2011-04-08 08:52:00
All hail the Queen of British Fashion - many happy returns on your 70th Birthday Dame Vivienne Westwood.CxImage: Jo Metson Scott > read more
Britney Spears - Slave Till the World Ends
Published on 2011-04-06 08:21:00
Ok Britters, I love you, but your 'new' video, 'Till the World Ends', looks an awful lot like an apocalyptic version of 'Slave 4 U' - dancers all over you, steamy scenes, heartbeat dance moves, backlit wide shots - with the main difference being more > read more
Cara Delevingne - Model du Jour
Published on 2011-04-04 09:42:00
You've got to give credit to a model who can work across the entire fashion industry and be this season's Model du Jour; recently modelling for designer powerhouse, Burberry, AND for highstreet haven asos! I guess it helps if you come from the Delevi > read more
What to buy with your ASOS Groupon Voucher
Published on 2011-03-30 08:38:00
Just in case anyone still hasn't spent their ASOS Groupon voucher and needs some ideas, I thought I'd share the items I had my eye on before making my final choice, after a gentle nudge from ASOS Nat. There were a few ground rules for the 50,000 (!) > read more
FAUN Blogger's Afternoon Tea and Afterparty
Published on 2011-03-25 12:07:00
If there's one thing that will guarantee me to RSVP pretty sharpish for a bloggers event, it's a tea party! Cake, tea, gossiping (Amy, Alex, Danielle and the lovely Free Wheelin girls, Jac and Sal, helped with that bit) AND looking at pretty clothes > read more
Elizabeth Taylor - One of the most iconic film and style sirens. RIP
Published on 2011-03-23 12:18:00
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Kate Winslet - Style Queen
Published on 2011-03-22 11:27:00
Kate Winslet is having a style 'moment'. From edgier editorials, to daring red carpet looks, she's got a new look and wants us all to sit up and take note. Well it's working, I definitely have.I love her new icy, Nordic blonde hair and the unashamedl > read more
Neon Kisses - Boots Spring Make-up Trends
Published on 2011-03-17 10:53:00
As soon as I delved into my copy of Stylist on the train on Wednesday morning, I got quite excited about the Boots Spring Beauty Trends event I was going to at the Charlotte Street Hotel that night. The front cover beamed the mantra 'Happiness is ... > read more
Lola's Cupcakes at Selfridges - Cake for you, £5 for Red Cross Relief in Japan
Published on 2011-03-14 08:02:00
The world is shocked and saddened by the events in Japan recently, and the devastation is by no means over. We should all do our bit to help, no matter how small. If you want to give something to help those suffering, why not treat yourself to a 'Che > read more
The Best of Paris Fashion Week AW 2011 - Fashion vs Famous Faces
Published on 2011-03-12 05:00:00
I think it's fair to say that the 'fashion' part of Paris Fashion Week AW 11 was overshadowed by three things: Lady Gaga, Kate Moss and John Galliano. Even the beautiful A-listers sitting front row struggled to tear attention away from the Gaga-Moss- > read more
Get Studio 54 ready with cult 70s labels Halston Heritage and Casio
Published on 2011-03-08 07:23:00
If we're stepping back in time to the 70s and discoing our way through S/S 11, we better have a killer outfit planned and a kitsch time piece to match. What better way to jump aboard the 70s Glam trend than with cult labels from 70s that have been re > read more
London Fashion Week A/W 2011 - Jena.Theo
Published on 2011-03-04 04:00:00
Valkyrie was the concept of this London Fashion Week collection, from the design duo behind Jena.Theo, and from the first glance I could feel the rage from the warrior goddesses. There was a slight intergalactic feel due to the laser beam > read more
London Fashion Week A/W 2011 - Christopher Beales - When The Crystal Crack'd
Published on 2011-03-03 03:00:00
When Christopher Beales showcased his first collection, When The Crystal Crack'd, it was definitely an occasion for friends and family to come together and celebrate his triumph. The welcome was warm even though it was freezing cold outside, a glass > read more
2011 Oscars Best Dressed - It's all about the After-Party
Published on 2011-03-01 08:06:00
This is the best part of the Oscars. There's not one red carpet, but two! After the beautiful people have walked one red carpet and attended the award ceremony, the fun really begins with, what must equate to normal peoples 'Christmas Party', the Aft > read more
2011 Oscars Best Dressed - Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock and Hilary Swank
Published on 2011-02-28 07:48:00
I'd like to say it was a tough decision picking who should take the Oscar Red Carpet Queen title from my reigning Queen, Rachel McAdams, but it really wasn't that hard to pick. With the help of well paid and trained stylists, the red carpet doesn't h > read more
London Fashion Week A/W 2011 - Street Style and Exhibition
Published on 2011-02-27 06:09:00
Wow, it's tricky to get through all the great London Fashion Week images, exhibition info and show reports I have, but it would be rude not to share, so here are some of my favorite bits and pieces from the cobbles (not Corrie) including the exhibiti > read more
London Fashion Week - The LOOK Show
Published on 2011-02-24 06:41:00
Celebrating it's third season at London Fashion Week, The LOOK Show is still bringing great highstreet style to the catwalk. Showcasing the best the highstreet has to offer in a London Fashion Week format, having some of the modelling industry's supe > read more
London Fashion Week A/W 2011 - Mark Fast
Published on 2011-02-22 10:47:00
I bet you were expecting to see a sexy knitted dress when you saw that this was a report on Mark Fast's AW 2011 collection, didn't you? Well, don't get me wrong, you will see plenty of those (and very nice too), but Fast put a spin on things and also > read more
London Fashion Week A/W 2011 - Belle Sauvage
Published on 2011-02-20 03:00:00
The Old Sorting Office on New Oxford Street was one of the best London Fashion Week spaces I'd seen, and worked perfectly with Belle Sauvage's collection. It felt like we had arrived at an under-ground, all night rave as we stepped out of the rain an > read more
London Fashion Week A/W 2011 - Bernard Chandran
Published on 2011-02-19 14:14:00
Today's first show for me was by Malaysian born designer Bernard Chandran. I've been to several of his shows at London Fashion Week now, and he always delivers clothes that are purely for a confident, in charge sort of gal. His AW 2011 show was all a > read more
London Fashion Week A/W 2011 - Ashley Isham
Published on 2011-02-19 06:00:00
There's always something delightfully dramatic about an Ashley Isham show. His A/W 2011 show at London Fashion Week yesterday did not disappoint. From the chop stick, tulle and flower head pieces to the luxe red carpet worthy dresses, the designer al > read more
London Fashion Week A/W 2011 - Bora Aksu
Published on 2011-02-19 03:00:00
I love everything about Bora Aksu every season. I know that doesn't sound particularly objective and more than a little bias, but it's true. From the beautiful (and practical) notebook invites with divine illustrations on the cover, to his intricate > read more
London Fashion Week A/W 2011
Published on 2011-02-18 17:56:00
Day One of London Fashion Week A/W 2011 has drawn to a close, and I'm knackered already!After 6 shows today (would have been 7 if my Felder Felder invite had arrived) and a look around the exhibitions at Somerset House and Vauxhall Fashion Scout, I t > read more
The Row and Donna Karan - New York Fashion Week goes Ladylike Luxe
Published on 2011-02-16 09:12:56
Two shows at New York Fashion Week have got me creating a mental wishlist of things I want need and, believe it or not, actually have me longing for A/W, cold weather and layering! Those shows are The Row (the Olsen's collection) and Donna Karan. Wit > read more
GRAMMYs vs. BAFTAs 2011 – Who was the Red Carpet Queen?
Published on 2011-02-14 11:42:00
GRAMMYsLast nights GRAMMYs had a red carpet that was part cirucs, part Siegfried Follies. Everyone was flashing some leg and amongst the sheer, short and sparkly was Givenchy animal print and someone arriving in an egg/womb thing (this was of course, > read more
Luca Luca: New York Fashion Week Fall 2011
Published on 2011-02-11 09:55:00
According to my twitter feed yesterday, there was one show during New York Fashion Week that had everyone buzzing - Luca Luca. And after viewing the collection on Style.com today, it's not hard to see why.The Califorian-native designer has brought a > read more
Dita Von Teese leads the 'Ladies in Red' at the Heart Truth's Red Dress Fall 2011 Fashion Show for NYFW
Published on 2011-02-10 09:50:00
New York Fashion Week Fall 2011 is now officially under way. Yesterday things were kicked off in a charitable fashion, with the Heart Truth's Red Dress Fall 2011 Fashion Show. To highlight the campaign for awareness of heart disease in women, the Hea > read more
New York Fashion Week Fall 2011: The Schedule
Published on 2011-02-08 14:24:00
Is it that time already!? New York Fashion Week is here and that marks the start of fashion week globally. After the beauty of Couture Fashion Week in Paris, NYFW injects some cool and collected style back into the fashion week calendar.Sadly I won't > read more
The Liberty Love Wall
Published on 2011-02-04 05:02:00
I'm not a huge fan of Valentine's Day, it's too much pressure. Whether you're free as a bird or coupled up, the whole day is focused on being insanely romantic (whether you want to or not) and couples trying to out-do other couples with their 'love'. > read more
E.G... London by Emma Griffiths
Published on 2011-02-03 11:15:00
I've been a fan of Emma Griffiths since I saw her collection at On|Off during London Fashion Week AW 2010. She was one of three designers showing in The Welsh Designers Collective, but it was her collection that had me really interested (read > read more
Girls by Girls in Rag & Bone - The DIY Project
Published on 2011-02-01 08:46:00
Just when you thought Guerilla Marketing had seen better days, and the intimate, 'catching people in the act', shock photography of The Cobrasnake, Terry Richardson and American Apparel was fading away, Rag & Bone have brought it back to life wit > read more
2011 Screen Actors Guild Awards Best Dressed - Hailee Steinfeld, Julia Stiles and Mila Kunis
Published on 2011-01-31 08:39:00
Yep, that's one hell of a best dressed list. The new, young star of True Grit, the girl famous for 90s chick flicks and Bourne films, and Family Guy's Meg and co-star of the acclaimed Black Swan. But they all looked amazing on the red carpet in bold > read more
Carina Covets Couture - Elie Saab Spring 2011
Published on 2011-01-28 10:40:00
Elie Saab makes the kind of Haute Couture that makes me glad I'm a girl. Ever since I first leafed through a Collezioni Haute Couture as a young fashion student, Elie Saab has always been one of my favourite designers (and therefore gets his own post > read more
Carina Covets Couture - Armani Privé, Chanel and Christian Dior Spring 2011
Published on 2011-01-25 11:29:00
What's not to love about the fairytale grandeur of Paris Couture Fashion Week? It's every fashion-addict girl's dream to be in head to toe couture, but until then, we can catwalk-shop. Here are my stand-out favourites from Armani Privé's 70s meets s > read more
Cut It Out!
Published on 2011-01-24 07:51:00
Once Meester and Bosworth jump on board a trend, you know it's one to watch. And yesterday both were spotted in black cut out dresses. Minimalist, sleek, chic and slightly futuristic these dresses show just enough skin to still be sexy while working > read more
Emma Stone - Red Carpet Queen
Published on 2011-01-19 08:16:00
Whether red or blonde, Emma Stone has a refreshing and ever-changing style on the red carpet. I've been loving Emma's red carpet style for a long time now, but after her Calvin Klein triumph at this years Golden Globes, she deserves her own post.The > read more
Sentimental Heart
Published on 2011-01-18 09:55:00
Song: She & Him - Sentimental HeartVideo: SerenerhapsodyCx > read more
2011 Golden Globes Best Dressed - Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie and Eva Longoria
Published on 2011-01-17 08:00:00
After looking through many, MANY pictures from last night's 2011 Golden Globe Awards, I've finally decided on my favourite red carpet looks. Putting personal opinion aside (I am not a Jolie fan) I do think she deserves to share the best dressed crown > read more
My Birthday Wishlist
Published on 2011-01-15 08:15:00
My Birthday is next week (the 21st to be exact) and I've had a few people asking what I wanted for a present. That got me thinking, what did I actually want? Well here are some of the things that worked their way onto my wishlist (both real and 'I'm > read more
When did Body Stockings become OK, Jessie J?
Published on 2011-01-14 09:07:00
Not cool, Jessie J. Not cool. This body stocking should be returned to which ever 'Married to Rock' lady you stole it from. Love the hair and lippy though.Cx > read more
Debenhams Edition Preview: Preen, Jonathan Saunders, and Jonathan Kelsey
Published on 2011-01-13 09:56:00
I've covered designer-highstreet collaborations many times on Carina100, but Edition at Debenhams is taking it to another level! With collections from three up and coming designers, Preen, Jonathan Saunders, Roksanda Ilincic and Jonathan Kelsey, and > read more
Whitney Pozgay Puts the 'WHIT' in Fashion
Published on 2011-01-12 06:04:00
Excuse the pun, but it just felt right! I'm currently obsessed with New York based designer, Whitney Pozgay and her collections and lookbooks. She injects so much fun into her styling and lookbooks, you sometimes forget how gorgeous and wearable the > read more
Spring Summer 2011 - H&M spotted the trends, then made their own!
Published on 2011-01-10 10:45:00
H&M is one of my favourite highstreet stores. I buy all kinds of things there, from my NYE dress to my socks to my t-shirts, and I am loving some of the new items that are dropping instore at the moment. Look behind the sale racks and you'll see > read more
Wildfox White Label - Just Add Sequins
Published on 2011-01-08 06:54:00
The newest Wildfox collection will be hitting stores anytime now, but even more exciting is the new lookbook! Shot by the Wildfox designer Kimberley Gordon and modelled by her room mate (who I'm assuming is also a model, and if not, why not?!). I'm l > read more
Win One Pair of Shoes a Month for a Year with Net-a-porter.com
Published on 2011-01-07 10:22:00
It's like Net-a-porter read my mind and created possibly the best competition known to shoe lovers! You can win a pair of beautiful shoes every month for a year (like a magazine subscription but a million times better). I've already entered, and caus > read more
Red Carpet Looks from People's Choice Awards 2011
Published on 2011-01-06 16:49:00
Award shows are starting to blend into one. Twilight and Katy Perry win lots of awards, the Kardashians colour coordinate their outfits and pout like crazy, and young Disney stars try to show their slutty/wild/rock side. And the People's Choice Award > read more
Tom Ford Spring Summer 2011 Catwalk Show
Published on 2011-01-04 07:49:00
You saw the pictures of Tom Fords highly anticipated return to women's wear for Spring Summer 2011, shot by Terry Richardson, in November, but now you can see the catwalk show in all it's glory. A fantastic array of models and an intimate, crowded sp > read more
Happy New Year from Carina100 - Welcome to 2011!
Published on 2011-01-01 11:58:00
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