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Mother of Pearl: 'I struggled coming into the fashion industry – I’m not a natural fit'

9/2/2018, 1:29:52 PM
Growing up off grid inspired designer Amy Powney’s passion project, No Frills, a range of fully traceable, ethical clothes ✔ Amy and her older sister cut cabbages at six in the morning and saved up their £1.50-an-hour for Reebok Classics and Kappa Poppers to make them look like everyone else, despite the fact that they travelled to school in a handmade trailer attached to the back of their dad’s bike ✔ But by the time consumers finally started catching up with ethics Powney, now creative director, wasn’t in a position to act according to her values ✔ But now I’m telling a story I want to tell and I’m fine about that



Chanel shoes, but no salary: how one woman exposed the scandal of the French fashion industry

9/2/2018, 2:09:39 PM
A new book by academic Giulia Mensitieri, laying bare the working conditions of stylists and young designers, has sparked controversy. Will it lead to improved conditions for those forced to work for clothes vouchers instead of cash? ✔ Giulia Mensitieri takes little to no personal interest in clothes ✔ The dream that French fashion, especially, projects is that of a life of effortless luxury – mundane everyday facts of life such as working for a living, or indeed even money, are considered vulgar, taboo, even dirty subjects



Fashion Nova is selling a tiny lace-up skirt that shows off half your bum

9/2/2018, 3:38:06 PM
FASHION Nova is known for its super-sexy collection, which features cut-outs, plunging necklines and high hems. But the retailer has really outdone itself with its latest offering, selling a barely… ✔ A good chunk of the derrière still ends up on display, thanks to the asymmetric shape of the material - and its complete lack of sides ✔ Another joked: I mean just leave your house naked, surely ✔ It's available in two other colours - pink and olive ✔ And these are the three engagement ring trends you’ll be seeing everywhere in 2019



Primark is selling a dupe of the Gucci bag celebrities love... and it costs £6

9/2/2018, 1:42:21 PM
IN AN ideal world, we’d be dressed in head-to-toe Gucci every day. Unfortunately, we can’t see that happening anytime soon – but Primark has just sorted us out with an incredible … ✔ IN AN ideal world, we'd be dressed in head-to-toe Gucci every day ✔ www.net-a-porter.com 3 Gucci's bag is retailing at over £700 Gucci Marmont Camera leather shoulder bag, £760 from Net-A-Porter - buy now Unbelievably, Primark is selling the bag for just £6



Lily Aldridge's New Levi's Campaign Will Make You Fall in Love with Denim All Over Again

9/2/2018, 2:07:50 PM
Lily Aldridge has a long history with the denim brand — and she didn't even know it! ✔ RELATED: Shop the Jacket That’s Loved by Both Women and Men in Hollywood – for Under $100 A few of our favorite pieces throughout the line are those that take a classic style and give it a fresh new twist ✔ (The two are now expecting their second child.) Her Levi’s legacy is living on, and inspiring the closets of many



Italian blogger Chiara Ferragni weds rapper in VERY lavish ceremony

9/2/2018, 3:52:56 PM
Chiara Ferragni, 31, tied the knot with with rapper Fedez, 28, in Sicily. The reception included a fairground carousel and Ferris wheel, and a performance from the groom. ✔ Italian blogger Chiara Ferragni has tied the knot with her rapper beau Fedez in a very lavish ceremony in Sicily ✔ Chiara and Fedez's lavish reception included a spectacular fireworks display, captured in an Instagram snap shared by a guest  Guests were treated to a funfair at the wedding reception, which included a carousel (right)



Chloe Moretz steps out during Venice Film Festival

9/2/2018, 12:34:33 PM
Chloe Moretz was putting in another stylish appearance when she attended the 75th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Italy on Sunday. ✔ She's been tirelessly promoting her new film The Miseducation of Cameron Post ✔ The starlet, who previously dated Brooklyn Beckham, styled her blonde locks into a blow-dried wavy hairdo, she added a slick of minimal make-up ✔ 'But for me, it's interesting that it wasn't your typical nuclear family unit – it's my gay brother and his boyfriend.'   On September 8, the final day of the festival, Del Toro's jury will be tasked with handing out the Golden Lion for Best Film, the Silver Lion – Grand Jury Prize, Silver Lion for Best Director, Coppa Volpi for Best Actor, Coppa Volpi for Best Actress, Award for Best Screenplay, the Special Jury Prize and the Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best New Young Actor or Actress



Lady Amelia Windsor is now being paid for sponsored posts on Instagram

9/2/2018, 12:22:20 PM
LADY Amelia Windsor is one of the few members of the Royal Family with an Instagram account. Now the 23-year-old has become a bona fide influencer, racking up 75k followers and being paid for spons… ✔ And she's certainly making the most of this privilege ✔ Amelia wrote alongside the picture: Two door tie dye #michaelkors ✔ This is an insight into her fabulous (but very unroyal) life ✔ And last month, Amelia broke protocol by sunbathing topless on holiday in Ibiza



An ABBA-themed restaurant is coming to the UK and we can’t wait

9/2/2018, 3:09:31 PM
LONDON is set to welcome an ABBA-themed restaurant where you can sing to your heart’s content. The O2 will host Mamma Mia! The Party, following sell-out shows in Stockholm after opening in 2016. Th… ✔ LONDON is set to welcome an ABBA-themed restaurant where you can sing to your heart’s content ✔ Mats Backer 4 The experience opens in spring 2019 Featuring your favourite ABBA songs performed by actors and musicians all around you, soak up the island atmosphere and feast on mouth-watering Mediterranean food & drink



Victoria and David Beckham Celebrate Son Romeo's Birthday: 'Can't Believe Our Baby Is 16!'

9/2/2018, 3:47:40 PM
Proud parents Victoria and David Beckham heaped on the gushing social media tributes in honor of their son Romeo's milestone birthday ✔ I cannot believe my little man is 16 years old… Happy birthday big boy you are so special and I love you so much x @romeobeckham, the former soccer star, 43, lovingly captioned the shot ✔ No wonder they sailed off and left him, she joked on a photo shared to her Instagram Stories



Spice island likes to say 'no worries'

9/2/2018, 2:34:13 PM
JUST above the sound of breaking waves, I can hear the words "hakuna matata" floating over the waters of the Indian Ocean. As I paddle on my stand-up board towards the reef I can understand why the Swahili words which mean "no worries" are so apt. ✔ From the Bazara Resort, guests can visit the local village (Image: Baraza Resort & Spa Zanzibar ) The government can only fund teachers' salaries, so the children's learning environment needs a lot of additional help ✔ Kenya Airways (0208 283 1818/ kenya-airways.com) offers return flights from Heathrow to Zanzibar via Nairobi from £730



From Nikki & John to Kourtney & Younes: 23 Star Couples Who Split This Summer

9/2/2018, 3:14:36 PM
We're still mourning these pairs ✔ According to the newspaper, the divorce is amicable and the two remain close friends ✔ Our kids go to school equidistant between our houses, so it works, Allen added on the ITV program ✔ We are looking forward to seeing what the future has in store for us, said the former couple



33 Investment-Worthy Products That Are Totally Worth Splurging On

9/2/2018, 3:08:37 PM
They're fancy, you're fancy — it's time you get fancy together. ✔ The PMD Clean is so soft on my face and I love the different vibration levels ✔ Definitely worth every penny! Verified Purchaser Get it from Dermstore for $85 ✔ It took much longer and the coverage wasn't as even ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews



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