This is a Shoemocracy!

By Reem in : Fashion, News // Feb 4 2012

This is a Shoemocracy!

I came across Shoemocracy quite randomly. I think someone created an account in my name and uploaded some shoes I wore at Fashion Week last season, but after going through what Shoemocracy is all about, it’s like the best app of all time! “Share your passion for shoes by creating your personal profile and engaging [...]

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Gwyneth Paltrow for Harper’s Bazaar US March 2012

By Natalya in : Covers, Fashion, News, Photography // Feb 2 2012

Gwyneth Paltrow for Harper’s Bazaar US March 2012

My obsession for Gwyneth Paltrow has excessively grown after seeing the latest cover of Harper’s Bazaar US subscribers edition. She looks amazing, albeit non recognisable due to the hidden face, but who wouldn’t recognise those blonde locks? The whole editorial was shot by world renowned photographer Terry Richardson. Paltrow is wearing an Anthony Vaccarello dress which Karlie [...]

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Louis Vuitton to Collaborate with Yayoi Kusama

By Reem in : Designers, Fashion, News // Jan 17 2012

Louis Vuitton to Collaborate with Yayoi Kusama

The official news has come in that Creative Director of Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs is to collaborate with Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. After being inspired by the 82 year old’s polka dot artistry (he featuring polka dot inspired pieces on the runway last season), the designer has been working with the artist to create a range of ready-to-wear, accessories, shoes, [...]

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Selfridges Re-Vamp Womens Designer Galleries

By Reem in : Fashion, News // Jan 14 2012

Selfridges Re-Vamp Womens Designer Galleries

Next month Selfridges London are due to unveil the first phase of the transformed Womens Designer Galleries. According to the retail giant, the re-vamp will be inspired by the store’s neo-classical architecture and curate the best International and British designers alongside an exclusive digital art gallery as well as next-generation fitting rooms. Boutiques featured in the galleries [...]

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Louboutin Vs. YSL: The Saga Continues

By Farah in : Designers, Fashion, News // Jan 7 2012

Louboutin Vs. YSL: The Saga Continues

Last summer you may recall a little issue surrounding the ‘Battle of the Red Sole’, where Louboutin was denied a trademark on those much coveted red lacquered soles that grace the feet of many a shoe lover. YSL, who featured shoes with red soles as part of their Resort collection last year, have now hired [...]

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Happy Holidays from Five Five Fabulous

By Reem in : Fabulous, News // Dec 24 2011

Happy Holidays from Five Five Fabulous

From behalf of myself and the team at Five Five Fabulous, we wish you an incredible Christmas and a Fabulous New Year! Thank you to everyone for your continued readership and support. We wish all our fellow bloggers an amazing break and can’t wait to be back for another round in 2012! Please note that [...]

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Elizabeth Taylor Auction Raises $153 Million

By Farah in : Fashion, News // Dec 22 2011

Elizabeth Taylor Auction Raises $153 Million

A four-day auction of the belongings of the late Elizabeth Taylor has raised over $150 million in New York with some items going for 50 times more than the pre-sale estimate. There was everything selling from haute couture and jewellery to memorabilia and furniture. Some of the proceeds will go to the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation [...]

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Elle Designer Breakthrough Competition

By Reem in : Competition, Fashion, News // Dec 22 2011

Elle Designer Breakthrough Competition

If you’re a budding illustrator, artist or designer, this competition is for you! Enter the Elle Designer Breakthrough Competition for your chance to have your own limited edition vest produced for Reiss. Enter via ElleUk.com/DesignerBreakthrough by the 9th of January for your chance to win! 

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Five Five Fabulous Introduces Celebrity Fashion Posts

By Reem in : Fashion, News // Dec 21 2011

Five Five Fabulous Introduces Celebrity Fashion Posts

Since the beginning of Five Five Fabulous, we’ve never really featured any posts that have anything to do with celebrity culture. However, due to a demand from my fabulous readers and some internal interest from the Five Five Fabulous team in celebrity fashion, I have decided to begin including features on selected celebrities and their [...]

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Ralph Lauren Rugby Tweed Run

By Reem in : Events, Fashion, News // Dec 2 2011

Ralph Lauren Rugby Tweed Run

Last weekend I took part in the Ralph Lauren Rugby Tweed Run, an insanely popular activity with Ralph Lauren Tweed fans from all across the city. Myself and a few other key digital influencers, including Susan Lau, Imran Amed, Alex Vanthournout, Michelle Bobb Parris and Osman Ahmed donned our best Ralph Lauren Rugby Tweed and [...]

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Five Five Fabulous & Claire’s Enchanted Forest

By Reem in : Fabulous, Fashion, News // Dec 1 2011

Five Five Fabulous & Claire’s Enchanted Forest

I’m so excited to reveal that this weekend I will be at the Clothes Show Live as a special guest of Claire’s Accessories! For the very first time, Claire’s will be at the Clothes Show in Birmingham with an exciting ‘Enchanted Forest’. Special attractions include a pop up styling suite offering make-overs and nail designs [...]

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British Fashion Awards 2011

By Natalya in : Designers, Events, Fashion, Models, News // Nov 30 2011

British Fashion Awards 2011

Last night Britain’s most talented designers and fashion industry leaders attended the British Fashion Awards at The Savoy Hotel and Theatre. The British Fashion Council announced their award winners with McQueen’s creative director Sarah Burton proudly winning Designer Of The Year. She has been the most talked about designer of 2011. Victoria Beckham won Designer [...]

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News: Marni For H&M

By Natalya in : Designers, Fashion, News // Nov 29 2011

News: Marni For H&M

The Versace for H&M buzz is still circulating and yet we already hear news of the next H&M collaboration. It seems the Swedish retailer now known for its infamous designer collaborations can’t get enough of Italian fashion as Marni is announced as the next brand to collaborate set for release in March 2012. Consuelo Castiglioni, [...]

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Wizard of Oz Ruby Red Slippers Exclusive to Solange

By Reem in : Designers, Fashion, News // Nov 26 2011

Wizard of Oz Ruby Red Slippers Exclusive to Solange

The original Ruby Red Slippers worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (1939) will be showcased for two days in the Beverly Hills, London and New York Solange boutiques. The slippers will be auctioned off as part of the ‘Icons of Hollywood’ three day auction after being displayed in the international boutiques. Solange says ‘The [...]

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