Preen

By Natalya in : Designers // Nov 17 2009

Preen

Designers Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi, are the names behind one of  Britain’s hippest labels, Preen. They started their first collection with just one off pieces which they sold from their tiny boutique based on Portobello Road, it didn’t take long before they were known to the celebrity stylists and media types. Preen is now [...]

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Some Things Fabulous: Back To Black

By Reem in : Fabulous // Nov 16 2009

Some Things Fabulous: Back To Black

We’re excited to publish the new look of ‘Some Things Fabulous’. Back To Black is the number 2 edition to this brand new segment. Everyone should know that black is the most universal color and works for any occasion, the office, a meeting, lunch with the girls or even that all important event where you [...]

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10 Things I Heart About… Winter

By Natalya in : Uncategorized // Nov 13 2009

10 Things I Heart About… Winter

The only thing I love about winter is the excuse to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. It’s commonly known that during this most un-anticipated season, it’s us women that are more prone to those ‘Winter Blues’. So we at 5’5 believe that taking some extra time out for yourself is a great [...]

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David Koma

By Farah in : Designers // Nov 12 2009

David Koma

David Koma at just 25 years old, has seemed to make an overnight impact on the fashion industry. After having just graduated with an MA in February and winning the Harrods Design Award, he’s already managed to have his industrial, architectural and sci-fi inspired designs highly endorsed twice in one week! Worn by Beyoncé accepting an [...]

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Head Over Heels: Winter Boots

By Farah in : Fabulous // Nov 11 2009

Head Over Heels: Winter Boots

With this British weather being true to form, it’s time to round up some essential footwear to go with the grey and rainy skies. From Burberry to Hunter we give you the best of the best in wellington boots; the real British essential for this dreary rain.

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Book Review: Fashion Babylon

By Reem in : Fashion // Nov 10 2009

Book Review: Fashion Babylon

I’ve proudly passed this book on to most of my fashion savvy friends, and every single one of them had nothing but great things to say. In my opinion, Fashion Babylon is witty, amusing, educational and very interesting. Written by Imogen Edwards-Jones & Anonymous. It’s a story based around 6 months in the life of [...]

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Some Things Fabulous: Outspoken Knitwear

By Reem in : Fabulous // Nov 9 2009

Some Things Fabulous: Outspoken Knitwear

The first of the Some Things Fabulous Segment is ‘Outspoken Knitwear’ a collection of some sexy, cool and funky pieces of knitwear that caught our eye. Markus Lupfer £232 Markus Lupfer £205 Sonia Rykiel £465 Bella Freud £185 Markus Lupfer £238 Markus Lupfer £232 Markus Lupfer £230 Bella Freud £185 Markus Lupfer £220 Markus Lupfer [...]

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Head Over Heels: Shoe Boots

By Farah in : Fabulous // Nov 7 2009

Head Over Heels: Shoe Boots

The first segment of Head Over Heels brings you our choice of this seasons hottest shoe boots.

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LNA: Fall 2009 PhotoShoot

By Reem in : Designers, Videos // Nov 6 2009

LNA: Fall 2009 PhotoShoot

With their signature soft tees and renowned sexy leggings worn by, pretty much everyone, LNA bring us their Fall 2009 collection, on film! & in turn we give it to you.

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House of Holland

By Farah in : Designers // Nov 6 2009

House of Holland

Funky tees are taken to a new level by House of Holland, with their bold colors and eye-catching slogans such as “Do me in the park Marc” and “I’ll show you who’s boss Kate Moss”. Lancashire born Henry Holland simply had a ‘pash for fash’ and set out to design a collection of hip t-shirts which [...]

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Harper’s Bazaar: Victoria Beckham

By Farah in : Covers, Fashion, Photography // Nov 5 2009

Harper’s Bazaar: Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham graces the cover of the British Harper’s Bazaar December 2009 issue. We’re loving the photography by Alexi Lubomirski as he captures a ‘film noir’ essence of Victoria modeling pieces by Jean-Paul Gaultier, Oscar De La Renta, Giorgio Armani and a bodysuit by Yves Saint Laurent.

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Black Pearl Boutique

By Reem in : Designers // Nov 3 2009

Black Pearl Boutique

Inspired by 50′s pin up icons such as Bettie Page, and the cool laid back vibe of the famous tiki hang out spots of the 50′s. Black Pearl brings us beautifully crafted retro & vintage inspired jewels. We spied these beautiful statement ruffle necklaces and cuffs. Green Silk Ruffle Necklace £125 Black Silk Ruffle Necklace £95 Green Silk Ruffle [...]

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Zoe & Morgan

By Reem in : Designers // Nov 2 2009

Zoe & Morgan

Zoe & Morgan was recently included in one of our ‘Trick or Treat’ segments and we instantly fell in love with their Love bite Ring. So we decided to do a feature on some more of their pieces. Snake Ring £90 Elephant Earrings £130 Swallow Mask Ring £65 Love Bite Earrings £131.35

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