Rihanna's star pupil
She’s still at college but her customised leather jackets are already being bought by the stars. Karen Dacre meets hot young designer Claire Barrow
Prints charming
Refuseniks who think printed trousers are scary should take stock. They are actually super-friendly — and they come in every possible pattern from polka-dot to tropical florals
Trip the bright fantastic - in vertiginous neon
Much has been written about the so-called “K Middy” effect and the duchess’s uncanny ability to influence the wardrobe choices of the average woman.
Fashion Forecast: there's no such thing as a quiet week
From personal shopping evenings at Topshop to a chance to be Anya Hindmarch's “queen for the day”, here's the outlook.
Does my bump look chic in this?
Just because you’re heavily pregnant doesn’t mean you have to stop looking elegant and abandon your favourite labels.
THE LONDON LOOK
Alanna McGill, 25, is from Hackney Wick and works in advertising.
THE FASHION BLOG
Alice Dellal and Pixie Geldof appear in student fashion show
THE TRIED AND TESTED BLOG
The Organic Pharmacy detoxifying seaweed and eucalyptus body treatment.
THE LONDON BEST: top-heavy sunglasses
This season, your look isn’t complete without a hefty pair of shades. Sunshine optional.
Hot spot: Goat dress
All hail the new 24-hour dress from Goat - the solution to all your day-to-night dressing dilemmas.
Armadillo backpack
The exterior of this intriguingly shaped backpack is extremely tough, making it perfect for those carrying valuable technology.
Parting ways: trendy new dividing lines for hair
This season designers have decided on new dividing lines for your hair.
Rule Bra-tannia: Marks and Sparks launch Jubilee lingerie range
Marks and Spencer have certainly thought outside the box with their idea to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee by coming up with a collection of 50s inspired lingerie. Whatever will her Her Majesty think!
Gallic extravaganza, but Brit girls lead the way at Chanel show
Yesterday’s Chanel show couldn’t have been more French.
London’s latest undone up-do: the Cockatoo Crop
Bouffant hair gets an Eighties makeover as seen on Carey Mulligan, Pixie Geldof and Kelly Osbourne.
Le cheap, c’est chic
Budget shopping is not for every fashion enthusiast: instead it is reserved for those who have been gifted (by the god of bargains) with a shrewd eye. Or so I’ve always been led to believe.
Socks: how do you wear yours?
Short ones or long ones? Spots or sheer? Whatever you choose, pull up your socks for the latest London look.
Fashion forecast
There’s no such thing as a quiet week in fashion. Karen Dacre has the outlook for the days ahead
This week we're buying...Thatcher Blue
Thatcher Blue
Eye for style
This stylish pair of tortoiseshell sunnies will see you safely through this summer and beyond.
Charity shop
We love this 24ct gold Aura chakra bracelet by London-based jewellery brand Daisy.
Offline and instore
Pyjama suit from Asos's new collection at B Store’s newly opened concept shop on Kingly Street, W1.
Cannes Film Festival - in pictures
Biggest ever image of the Queen, and she also appears made out of stamps, cheese and BEER
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No end to Tube nightmare as commuters warned of MORE chaos tonight
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Double dip recession is worse than feared as UK faces ‘hurricane’
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They attacked "like a pack" raining fists on a defenceless legal secretary. Yesterday they walked free from court. No wonder their victim says she has been denied justice.
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Mayor demands report from Transport for London into Jubilee Line nightmare that left hundreds of commuters trapped for hours underground
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Friends of football fan killed after Champions League final tell of 'horror' scene of his death
Man v Woman v Food: the big burger challenge
New kids from the Bloc: new wave of Russians settling in London
London drug dealer pictured himself with bags of cannabis and wearing crown of £20 notes
BarChick: Janet's Bar
The O2
Check out the cool stuff happening under our tent such as the hottest gigs, comedy, sport, films, clubs, bars, restaurants and much more.
Can you imagine a career in teaching?
Be inspired to teach - let real teachers show you how rewarding the job can be.
Playing a game-changing role during the Games
Cisco is providing the solutions for London 2012's complex IT needs.
Win a Silverstone track day with Zantac 75
Feel the burn of a different kind - 20 Silverstone motoring experiences to be won
