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Party Essentials
2007-11-06 12:27:00 We know it's a little early, but with party season just around the corner, we've compiled a list of the essential statement pieces guaranteed to make an impact at any Christmas 'do'. 1: Phillip Lim's pleated swing tank in either a burnt orange or a classic black. We love the gold beaded neckline. Just pair back with streamlined and ... More About: Party , Essentials , Essential
Get your specs on!
2007-11-05 13:51:00 Make a note of Wednesday 7th November in your diary – we’d like to invite you to our exclusive party! We’re celebrating with Cutler & Gross for the launch of their new collection, based on the 60s cult film, The Graduate. Between 12pm and 6.30pm at 44 Rivington Street, treat yourself to Firefly's Love Potion ... More About: Specs
Leather Up
2007-11-02 11:09:00 Steer clear of chunky wool sweaters this winter - it's all about the leather jacket. While the look can have rocker connotations, we prefer ours to be on the feminine side. Think Phillip Lim's swing style black leather jacket (picture right). Our tip? Tone down the look by pairing the jacket back with a pretty See by ... More About: Menswear , Leather
Metal Mania
2007-11-02 11:03:00 Dazzle passers by in this seasons hot metallic trend. We love Vanessa Bruno’s glittering selection of enticing tops in hues of bronze, silver and gold, new to our online shop. The range includes the gold long sleeve top with pleated front. It’s ultra flattering and will add that all-important sparkle to any outfit. We also ... More About: Metal , Mania
Trend Alert: Luxury Sportswear
2007-11-01 12:43:00 With utilitarian sportswear a trend that has remained with us throughout the seasons (albeit in different guises), this Autumn Winter, the look has upped its stakes with a hint of glamour. So this time around no cargo or jogging pants in sight. We're talking sportier styles in luxurious fabrics: sparkling metallics, delicate silks and shimmering satins. We ... More About: Luxury , Alert , Trend
Dressing Up for Halloween
2007-10-31 13:53:00 While traditional fancy dress costumes may not be our forte at Start, we think we have the perfect pieces for that Halloween do. Think black, black and more black! Our suggestions? We like Hamish Morrow's truly versatile black black draped dress. Or slink around in David Szeto's black lame Brix dress. Just pair back with a Phillip ... More About: Allo , Dressing
More more more
2007-10-31 13:03:00 Yes Start’s goodies are never ending. We have even more men’s outerwear perfect for this seasons unpredictable weather new online. If you love our Baracuta jackets you will love the new black one just in. It features the distinctive tartan lining but with subtle quilting to keep you even warmer. We also have new items from ... More About: Menswear
Brix?s Picks for this Season
2007-10-31 12:35:00 We at Start savour the fact that it's Autumn Winter with all the delights we have in store and online. Brand new to the website is Start TV where Brix fills you in on what's hot now. See Brix talk about her favourite items this season in Start's underground boudoir. Be sure to check back soon ... More About: Season
Psst?Chloe Shoes Sale!
2007-10-30 13:23:00 We'll let you in on a secret – we’re counting down the days, but Start is having a Chloe shoe sale for the entire month of November! When making your Chloe purchase, just enter the word 'Chloe' in the redeem voucher section as you're entering your payment details and you'll receive 20% off! So take ... More About: Shoes , Sale
For Those
2007-10-29 14:05:00 Stop the press! We've just been informed that the girls from Sex and The City (otherwise known as SATC) can't get enough of Fashion First Aid. To keep perfectly pert, the girls have requested for a constant supply of the fashion faux pas fixers to be delivered on set. We've heard that Kim Cattrall loves Underwhere, seamless, invisible knickers ...
Bag yourself a bargain
2007-10-29 13:36:00 We would like to remind all of our wonderful customers that there are only 3 days left of our Jeans for Genes special offers. This includes free UK and 1/2 price overseas shipping on all jeans purchased in October and more importantly Start will donate £2.50 to Jeans for Genes on your behalf. Thank you ... More About: Bargain
Scaling New Heights
2007-10-26 15:53:00 Sleek and slick stilettos are out of the picture - bring in chunky heel platforms at tottering heights. With dresses and cinch waist belts emphasising sophisticated silhouettes this season, it's only natural that a steady heel balances the glamorous look. Our picks include Marc Jacobs navy square toe patent heels and Miu Miu's candy coloured patchwork brogues. Ankle ...
More from Miu Miu
2007-10-22 12:27:00 Start have added new Miu Miu accessories online just for your purchasing pleasure. For those wanting to adorn their wrists with a hot new trend, we have the gorgeous chunky black and silver cuff. If the high shine patent surface won’t get you noticed, the chrome pyramid studs will. This hot stuff cuff is also available ...
It?s in the Bag
2007-10-19 11:36:00 Winter fashion generally implies muted and dark colours - think black, black and more black - so what better way of brightening up your wardrobe than with an accent of colour? We think one of the best ways of adding rainbow hues is with a bag. Heritage luxury brand, Mulberry, have designed the must-have bag ...
Natural Skincare
2007-10-19 11:18:00 What’s the first thing you do when you wake up and the last thing you do before you go to sleep? Your skincare regime of course! Yes our skin is important and we will do almost anything to keep it looking young and feeling fresh. But do we ever stop to think just what we ... More About: Natural , Skincare , Natura , Ural
Overcoats for all occasions
2007-10-18 12:40:00 If you haven’t already purchased your coat companion to see you through the Winter, it’s now or never! Thankfully Start have a great selection perfect for your Winter wardrobe. For that half rugged half dapper look make Engineered Garments top of your list. This New York based label claims that their clothes are not ‘designed’ but ‘engineered’ ... More About: Menswear , Oats , Occasions
Trend alert: Wide-Leg Jeans
2007-10-18 12:27:00 Although skinny tapered jeans have been a fashion mainstay for seasons past, the wide-leg jeans trend is slowly gaining momentum. A backlash against the pencil jeans phenomenon, the new denim style has been seen on numerous celebrities, including the likes of one of our favourite style mavens, Kate Moss (pictured right). Worried that the wide-leg won't work for you? Don't fret, ... More About: Jeans , Wide , Alert , Trend
It?s in the Detail: Winter scarves
2007-10-17 14:09:00 If you're looking for an accessory to keep you warm this coming winter, a scarf is a great way to retain body heat! But it needn't be a dull affair - a warm wooly number is the perfect accent to any winter wardrobe ensemble. This season at Start, we prefer our scarves extra-long and with a hint of colour - fuchsia, ... More About: Winter , Scarves
These boots are made for walking
2007-10-17 13:28:00 Feel every bit bootiful this Autumn Winter in the seasons must have boots. You’ll be one step ahead in these Cindy flat knee-high boots, courtesy of NDC. These gems are hand made in a supple black leather making each pair special and original. Also from NDC we have the gorgeous Jade brogue knee-high boots, which feature ... More About: Walking , Boots , Made
Wallets can work wonders
2007-10-16 15:34:00 A gentlemen’s most important accessory, the wallet. When assessing the attributes of your compact companion you should consider the following: quality, aesthetics and practicality. Not only do you want to know that you wallet is of good quality to last the years, you also want it to be visually attractive and functional. From bright tones and quirky ... More About: Work , Wonders , Menswear
Playtime Start?s Here
2007-10-16 14:17:00 French fashion house Chloe’s little sister See by Chloe was born in 2001 as an alternative to the limited amount of casual pieces in the luxe line. Following in the footsteps of her big sister, the See by Chloe label has the same rock ‘n’ roll attitude and feminine appeal but with a youthful edge. The ... More About: Playtime , Start
How to wear frames
2007-10-15 13:31:00 We’ve all made that mistake at some point in our lives when we’ve spotted a gorgeous pair of shades, fallen in love and the next thing you know you’ve handed over your credit card. You're feeling really pleased with yourself, that is until you actually wear them. Without the fuelled excitement that comes with impulse ... More About: Wear
Climate Change - Fashion Victim
2007-10-15 13:20:00 While winter has been slowly making its way into London, it comes as no great surprise that the weather has been unpredictable of late. We've just read that typically warmer weather has been wreaking havoc on the fashion industry, with fashion houses forced to ditch traditional seasonal collections and garments and retailers in the Untied ... More About: Fashion , Climate Change , Climate , Change , Fashion Victim
Denim Doctor Surgery - Part 3
2007-10-12 13:50:00 The final in our three part series on menswear denim tips, we've taken someone who may sometimes have problems finding the perfect pair of jeans because they're on the smaller side (pictured right). The result? PRPS's six month blue slim jeans which have the perfect balance of a medium blue wash. We like them as they sit slightly higher ... More About: Surgery , Denim , Part , Part 3 , Menswear
Starts effortless guide to shaving
2007-10-12 12:14:00 With the colder months drawing closer and closer now is the time to start treating your skin with the TLC it deserves. As the protective shield of your body, skin should be your number one priority and the last thing you want whilst battling those bitter winds is a dry, irritated face. Step 1) For an ... More About: Guide , Shaving , Guid
Best of British
2007-10-11 13:18:00 Britain: home of the unpredictable shower and fish ‘n’ chips on tap. We’d like to elaborate on this statement and bring it to the all important world of fashion, where British talent is always one step ahead. Neil Barrett owned the runway when showcasing his Autumn Winter 07 collection. Punk and elegance where fused together resulting ...
Winter Skin Survival Guide
2007-10-11 13:01:00 We know it's a little early right now, but with the weather here in London slowly getting colder and damper, we have an inkling that like our wardrobe, it's time to adapt our skin into a winter routine. First things first, the buzz word for the season should be moisturiser. We like Vaishaly's Day Moisturiser for ... More About: Skin , Winter , Guide , Survival , Guid
Denim Doctor?s Surgery - Part Two
2007-10-11 12:36:00 The second in our series of denim hints for men, we've taken someone who's tall and slim and spruced him up 'Start style'. We recommended that he opt for a lighter wash to emphasise shape. The perfect jean? Well, stay away from drainpipes (too tight) and baggy jeans are a no-no. We like the blue ... More About: Surgery , Denim , Part , Menswear , Doctor
Start Denim Doctor?s Surgery
2007-10-10 15:33:00 While style advice for women is within easy reach, it seems more of a challenge for men. Here at Start , we’ve started our own menswear style master class. Our first mission? Finding the right pair of jeans. Jeans, as with people, come in all different shapes, lengths, cuts, washes etc. so finding the right pair ... More About: Surgery , Denim , Menswear , Doctor
Singing in the rain
More articles from this author:2007-10-10 12:57:00 Drizzle needn’t put a downer on your day. Why? Because Start gives you an excuse to anticipate a downpore with our dazzling rainy day clothing. This canary yellow raincoat by Phillip Lim is the perfect way to start singing in the rain with and will be available online next week. It comes fully equipped with a ... More About: Rain , Singing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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