Apr 26

Sartorial Portal

Published on 26 Apr 2012 at 9:33 PM

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TIME’s 100 Fashion Icons - TIME

A glowing article about street photography legend, Bill Cunningham – Guardian

Our beauty regimes may be poisoning the planet - NZ Herald

Would you allow yourself to be fed through the nose to lose weight? - ABC News

Short clip of British street photographers scouring the streets for the next big trend – BBC

Retired milliner Lindsay Kennett can still wow the fashion clique with his amazing hats - Stuff.co.nz

Slideshow explaining why designer bags and accessories keep climbing in price - Refinery29

What happens when you show a human having the same cosmetic testing as an animal - Daily Mail

Prepping your face is an important foundation to beauty – Gloss

Fur (except faux, pest, or  vintage) is repulsive, yet high fashion keeps putting it on the runway – Slate

I approve of this new must have accessory - Elle UK

$200+ biker boots for kids?  I wouldn’t spend that much on shoes for myself - NZ Herald

Costume jewellery might be healthy for your wallet, but toxic for your health - CBS News

The best counterfeit luxury brand label I have ever laid my eyes upon - Imgur

‘Sexy’ fashion isn’t really that sexy at all - Stuff.co.nz

Victoria’s Secret Girls hilariously cheesing it up in 1979 – Acidcow

Creating the perfect messy pony - Beauty Goss

Nov 07

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Published on 7 Nov 2011 at 9:16 AM

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Ten fashion trends you should keep in your wardrobe until next time around- Real Simple

Chinese staff at Gucci abused so badly that their pregnant staff members had miscarriages- Daily Mail

For the first time, a fashion brand wins the ‘Shonky Awards’ in Australia- Ragtrader

The amazing June Ambrose has provided style and class to hip-hop artists for 20 years- NY Times

Drug smugglers caught trafficking cocaine disguised as Manolo Blahnik shoes- Telegraph

Beauty buys from the supermarket can be just as effective as luxury brands- NZ Herald

Model Carrie Otis finally identifies her rapist as Gérald Marie, former boss of Elite Models- Jezebel

A photographic history of lace- Guardian

Kim Kardashian is a terrible role model, but you can’t deny she knows how to dress well- Fashion Lookbook

Sometimes fashion is all about the amount of risk you’re willing to take- Wall Street Journal

Nail art is limited only by your imagination- Impact Nottingham

I’m learning the ins and outs of makeup, starting with foundation- Beauty Bible

Just because capes are stylish doesn’t mean they’re flattering or practical- Chicago Tribune

My cinched waist parka jacket was a real lifesaver during the nasty spring weather- Guardian

Chain stores are skilled at interpreting big fashion trends for the average consumer- NZ Herald

Andre Leon Talley (Vogue editor) holds court at the Manolo Blahnik sale- NY Times

Helpful list of items for Yummy Mummies creating a post-baby wardrobe- Telegraph

Shopping for basics can be easy if you know how- FashioNZ

{Wearing: Hat @ Little Big Markets, Brooke Hogan Tunic, Orange Maxidress @ Milly Boutique, Citta Necklace}

Oct 08

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Published on 8 Oct 2011 at 1:50 AM

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Dutch photographer Ari Versluis shows that our style is far from unique- Slate

The Japanese concept of ‘wahi sabi’ is what all consumers should aspire for when they buy- Love + Utility

Just in time for sandal season, tips on how to keep your feet presentable- Beauty Bible

I’ve found my heaven, it’s called the Albright Fashion Library- Refinery 29

Experience the Topshop Unique show…on acid- Vice

GASP decides to drive away their clientele by offering nasty, rude, customer service- Mama Mia

The first signs of spring fashion are budding on Parisian streets- Bill Cunningham

Learn about the Legend of Leigh Bowery from these video clips- Dangerous Minds

In Auckland, transeasonal dressing is your  biggest ally against the schizophrenic weather- Stuff.co.nz

50 years of Holly Golightly, the ultimate style icon/prostitute- NPR

Woman of ‘a certain age’ reaches a terrifying destination: the ninth circle of fashion hell- Guardian

The House of Waiwera boutique has popped up in Parnell- Urbis Magazine

Post-earthquake Japan learns how to love shopping again- CNN

Stylist wants women to stop hating their stomachs- Inside Out Style

When will our countrywomen's scalps be safe from downright dodgy salons? - NZ Herald

Peek into your future with the trends from S/S 2012- The Financial Times

Look slimmer in a clever optical illusion dress- Independent.ie

Experts create big fashion trends with small funds- The Age

{Wearing: BLAK Armour Dress, Mon Coeur Sunglasses, House of Harlow Earrings, Counterfeit Celine Box Bag}

Sep 04

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Published on 4 Sep 2011 at 6:40 PM

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Nike has low wage workers making shoes for status obsessed sneaker freaks- Think Progress

Take a flick through Sear’s bleak 1973 Fall/Winter catalogue- Welcome to Hell

Models don’t cause eating disorders! - The Punch

Why Forever 21 gets away with copying from independent and luxury designers- Jezebel

Chanel recalls their flimsy floral flammable designer clothing- Daily Mail

It’s taken 52 years for Vogue Australia to put a plus size model in their mag- News.com.au

Fashion copyrights are idiotic because fashion has always been about copying others ideas- Techdirt

Talking to the manicured ladies (and one man) on the street about their nail art- Guardian

Melbourne (and also NZ) fashionistas get their heads around wearing bright colours- The Age

Do you think this dangerous looking beauty product could help your appearance? - CNN Go

It’s pathetic when you have to pay undesirables to stop wearing your label- dlisted

The mysterious dry-cleaning process is quite grubby in reality- Wall Street Journal

Iranians aspire to dress like the privileged to gain their own success- PBS News

An epic essay on immersive retail- Believer Mag

300 Cambodian workers collapse weekly due to poor working conditions- Independent

Here are another dozen crazy heels for you to gawp at- Toxel

James Bond wardrobe obsession in blog form- The Suits of James Bond

Want to see what Stasi spies wore while undercover? Prepare for a laugh- Daily Mail

If you’re a fan of Maori culture, buy authentic products not cheap knockoffs! - Stuff.co.nz

Jul 02

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Published on 2 Jul 2011 at 1:23 PM

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Thanks to the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011, the FDA can now bring about reliable makeup- Jezebel

Going to a festival soon? Here’s a few style secrets that could come in handy- Independent.ie

Miss Pinup Australia is one of the few beauty contests I find interesting- The Age

Everyone’s favorite street photographer gives his opinion on the dropping hemlines- Bill Cunningham

The history of classic stripes and their bold reinvention- Telegraph

Who says you can’t look gorgeous in glasses? -  NZ Herald

Mexican drug traffickers are big fans of American sportswear- Pocket Express

Finally, women are allowed to sell lingerie in Saudi Arabia- Daily Mail

Skirts have matured to the pleasing ‘midi’ length- Stuff.co.nz

Fashion blogger shows America that Walmart fashion can be cheap and chic- LA Times

Accusations fly that Nike is glamourizing drug use with their shirts - Independent

Robyn Lawley talks about breaking barriers in the modelling industry- News.com.au

How to make your own Prada inspired faux-fur stole- Sea of Shoes

The most evil people in fashion- Vice Style

Creative ways to style a sheer oversized top- The Rational Dresser

Leopard print nails are simple to create in this cute video- Refinery 29

I admire Robyn’s edgy style (and who didn’t love 90’s Robyn?) - Crushable

Theo Onisforou has a great vision for re-designing Sydney’s local fashion scene- The Age

Would you wear this ensemble to work? I know for sure I’m going to copy this look – Glamour

Jun 06

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Published on 6 Jun 2011 at 3:24 PM

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Japanese salarymen are asked to dress down to reduce power consumption- Google News

The story behind the classic Chanel No. 5- BBC

Makeover stories are just fairy tales for adults- NZ Herald

Portland street style is delightfully vintage- CNN

Noticing the start of spring on the streets of Paris- Bill Cunningham

Which winter fashions will look good on you? - The Age

Zimbabwe’s Miss Personality dethroned for refusing sex- ZimEye

Talking about the joys of vintage- Telegraph

Cuda Sisters launched their debut collection last Thursday- FashioNZ

Words of wisdom from a second-hand shopping guru - TED Talks

I bet you hate these types of terrible changing rooms – Femail

Tauranga based store Idiom Boutique is now exclusively online- Stuff.co.nz

The history of the cheap dress- Etsy

My parents used to rock baseball jackets when they were teens, now the trend is back- Guardian

This info would have been helpful before I went shopping for makeup brushes- Beauty Bible

Are counterfeit bags a ‘gateway product’? – Jezebel

If your boyfriend is a plastic surgeon, do not let him operate on you- Femail

Supre decides using young topless models for advertising isn’t a great idea- NZ Herald

How to stop overspending on online stores- Lemon Drop

May 20

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Published on 20 May 2011 at 12:29 PM

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Behind the Louis Vuitton brand- The Atlantic

Fast fashion is killing the planet and homogenising our wardrobes- The Guardian

Those $300 rabbit fur vests might contain DOG fur- Herald Sun

How to define your signature style- Real Simple

Eight year old girl being injected with Botox taken from her mother’s care- BBC

Are New Zealand designers giving the consumers value for money? – IsaacLikes 

Photographer captures the massive style contrast between Toronto and Osaka- CNN

Is office appropriate style a matter of your age or just common sense? - The Age

A new way to organise an overcrowded wardrobe-  Wall Street Journal

Wardrobe 101: The perfect white shirt- Stuff.co.nz

Take a peep at street style during Cannes Film Festival- Elle UK

People list their top five things wrong with fashion blogs- Always|Sometimes|Anytime

Creepy sunglasses merchant pleads guilty to fraud and harassment- Styleite

Becoming a stylist is extremely hard work- FashioNZ

Michael Kors started out selling tie-dye jeans, but look where it took him! - The Cut

Jess Cartner-Morley shows us how to wear split skirts- Guardian

Dodgy Botox can disfigure your face or kill you instantly- NZ Herald

Painting your nails with stripes is easy peasy-  Jezebel

The best DIY tutorials from The Glamourai- Yen Mag

Six popular fashion trends (that killed people)- Cracked

May 04

Sartorial Portal

Published on 4 May 2011 at 11:36 PM

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There’s a photography exhibition in Toronto starring ‘fashion maniac’ Anna Dello Russo- Trendland

The ‘It bag’ trend is finally over- Telegraph

Read how inspired designers work around the constraints fabric can bring- NZ Herald

Visitors to NY Fashion Week bring diversity to the city streets- Bill Cunningham

China’s love for  luxury brands is unparalleled- Guardian

Be inspired by the best dressed at Rosemount Australia Fashion Week- Vogue Australia

The ten worst dressed designers- Fashion Indie

What caused Kazakhstan model Ruslana Korshunova to kill herself?- Femail

Australian designer Nina Maya uses social media to deal directly with her consumers- The Age

If you buy a counterfeit bag in NY, you might get fined or a year in jail- NY Post

Liu Wen is the most successful model in China- Telegraph

An in-depth article about the popularity of minimalism- NZ Herald

Chanel show how they create their 2.55 bags- Trendland

David Mitchell laments the burden of beauty being shifted onto men- Guardian

Tips for keeping up motivation when blogging at home- Isaac Likes

It’s easy to wean your hair off shampoo- The Hairpin

Orange is such an overlooked colour, don’t you think? - Coup De Main

Household beauty tips are insanely popular nowadays- FashioNZ

Watch this video before you buy a winter coat- Bill Cunningham

Apr 15

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Published on 15 Apr 2011 at 8:31 PM

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The fashion industry is in denial about models with eating disorders- In These Times

Did The Sartorialist have to comment on this bloggers body size? - Rag Pony

Jamaicans are using dangerous chemicals to lighten their skin - Stuff.co.nz

DIY blogs encourage readers to develop personal style- CNN

Tips on collecting vintage jewellery- Femail

Can fashion bloggers still be objective even though they’re part of the industry? - NZ Herald

What to wear in a photograph- Jezebel

Is fast fashion finally over? I sure hope so – Telegraph

Traditional stores are fighting against online stores to win back customers- The Age

Colbert celebrates Dove’s ugly armpit ‘shamovation’- Styleite

What to wear when you’re pregnant- Elle UK

I never knew there was such a thing as an erotic watch- Stuff.co.nz

The ten most annoying types of fashion twitterers (I hope I’m not one of them) - Refinery 29

Christian Louboutin is suing anyone who copies his signature red soles- The Independent

Read up about the best corset shop in Auckland- NZ Herald

Have you heard about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that occurred a century ago? – Styleite

I like the new trend for mini bags- Telegraph

Stores now charging fees for you trying on clothes in their changing rooms- The Australian

Are chemicals in perfume and cologne harmful? - Mother Nature Network

Mar 19

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Published on 19 Mar 2011 at 2:01 PM

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This women’s figure wasn’t ‘extreme’ enough to be in the paper- Deceiver

Be inspired by The Great Gatsby- London Evening Standard

How to combat retail intimidation- IsaacLikes

Style tricks that create gorgeous curves- The Globe and Mail

Is it a trend? Or a trap? - Mimi Spencer

How to wear sheer without losing your modesty- NZ Herald

10 big fall trends straight from the catwalks of Paris- Glamour 

Fascinating insights into Berlin street style- Guardian

The ever so classic art of French dressing- Stuff.co.nz

How many different sizes do you have in your closet? – Jezebel

I’m loving the new minimalism- Independent

How to look good in a photograph- IsaacLikes

Four DIY hairstyles to try- Refinery 29

Cosmetic surgery holidays can be extremely dangerous- Express.co.uk

How to wear a bra (with lots of pictures)- Brisbane Times

There is no such thing as ‘shopping bulimia’- NY Post

Hair straighteners can make your hair frizz up and break off- Femail

Clean your jeans by freezing them- 2threads

Laugh at these ridiculously expensive children’s outfits-  Cozi

Follow the winter fashion in Japan- Trends in Japan

Six fascinating  vintage stores in Auckland- NZ Herald

Create a headband braid in under a minute- Fashion Indie

Five Irish fashion disasters- Independent.ie

Shoes worn out? They might be too old- Brisbane Times