Head Over Heels: Multi-Colour

By Farah in : Fabulous // Mar 31 2010

Head Over Heels: Multi-Colour

It’s all about colour this week at 5’5 and these days, there is hardly a plain shoe in sight. When it comes to colour and shoes, contrasting heels, stripes and two tone appear to be taking over.

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It’s All In The Hair & The Bigger The Better!

By Reem in : News // Mar 31 2010

It’s All In The Hair & The Bigger The Better!

Five Five wants to know about women’s hair issues, so we are revealing information from a hair survey conducted by TNS Consultants on behalf of hair care experts, Sunsilk. Revelations of ‘What Women Want’ discloses the truth behind women’s hair concerns and the real importance of the Crowning Glory in their lives. “The beauty of [...]

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Some Things Fabulous: POP!

By Reem in : Fabulous // Mar 29 2010

Some Things Fabulous: POP!

With being in Dubai right now, and after attending the World Cup a few days ago, I felt inspired to do dedicate Some Things Fabulous this week towards all things bright and cheery. So here you have POP!

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Fashion From The Dubai World Cup 2010

By Reem in : Events, Fashion, News // Mar 28 2010

Fashion From The Dubai World Cup 2010

Yesterday Natalya and I attended the annual World Cup in Dubai. We joined thousands in a strong stance against the sun to witness the World’s finest come together and race! Of course we did also come to view the fashion. The first few hours of the event was, I’m not even going to lie, kind [...]

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Gimme,Gimme,Gimme!

By Natalya in : Designers, Fabulous, Fashion // Mar 26 2010

Gimme,Gimme,Gimme!

Since Spring is finally here, I’ve decided to do this weeks Gimme,Gimme,Gimme! on something a bit more bright and bearing. This week I’ve opted for a TIBI strapless georgette dress. I adore the colour (which would look extra hot on someone with a tan) and I also love the fabric, very breezy and light for [...]

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Zuhair Murad

By Natalya in : Designers, Fashion // Mar 25 2010

Zuhair Murad

I absolutely adore Zuhair Murad’s Fall 10/11 collection. He certainly knows how to make beautiful clothes and knows how to dress beautiful women. The Beirut born designer pursued his studies in art and design, and in 1995 opened his first atelier. The style of his designs are said to be a mix of Eastern suggestions [...]

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Head Over Heels: On The Platform

By Farah in : Fabulous // Mar 24 2010

Head Over Heels: On The Platform

This week we look at the ever increasing height of heels, not only from the back but that little extra few inches under the toes that we just love.

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Girl Meets Dress

By Reem in : Designers, Fashion // Mar 23 2010

Girl Meets Dress

As most of my readers will know I am always proud to mention that I am Alumni of University of The Arts, specifically the renowned London College of Fashion. I’m happy to feature today a fellow alumni of UAL. Anna Bance who founded one of the most fantastic websites I have come across in a [...]

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Some Things Fabulous: Delicacy

By Reem in : Fabulous // Mar 22 2010

Some Things Fabulous: Delicacy

Lace is one of the biggest trends of Spring/Summer 2010 and we love it, so here’s our pull of some of the best delicates around.

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Gimme, Gimme, Gimme!

By Natalya in : Designers, Fabulous, Fashion // Mar 19 2010

Gimme, Gimme, Gimme!

This week I chose some hot Victoria Beckham jeans and paired them with a really casual Preen vest top. For footwear I went with Topshop  and picked the ‘Addison wedge ankle boots’ as I personally own a pair and can give a personal review, I have to say they are the comfiest shoes I have ever [...]

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Love Accessories: Fiona Paxton

By Natalya in : Designers, Fashion // Mar 18 2010

Love Accessories: Fiona Paxton

As soon as I saw Fiona Paxton accessories, I fell in love. She has very quickly made a huge name for herself within the fashion industry with her distinctive and global profile. She launched her label in 2008, creating striking beaded necklaces and bracelets in geometric patterns. The London-based designer has found the right mix [...]

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Head Over Heels: Gladiator

By Farah in : Fabulous // Mar 17 2010

Head Over Heels: Gladiator

So last summer everybody went a little crazy for a pair of gladiator flats. The summer of 2010 is going to see yet more of this ancient, epic war inspired trend.

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London Fashion Week: Andrew Majtenyi

By Reem in : Designers, Fashion, Fashion Week, London // Mar 16 2010

London Fashion Week: Andrew Majtenyi

Natalya and I were invited to the Andrew Majtenyi A/W 2010 show at LFW last month. We noticed a defined blend of 1940′s crisp tailoring with soft 1990′s silhouettes. Colours included volcanic and gypsum tones with soft pink accents. The A/W 10 range will be available from £65 to £280. To view some of his [...]

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Some Things Fabulous: It’s A Spring Thing

By Reem in : Fabulous // Mar 16 2010

Some Things Fabulous: It’s A Spring Thing

It’s the middle of March and we only have one word for you… ‘Spring’! So today’s post is clearly, A Spring Thing! For designers and prices, read on….

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