Radio Interviews

I am fortunate enough to have a regular weekly slot on BBC 3 Counties Radio 104.4fm on the Morning MK Show every Thursday at 8.20am. I am absolutely loving it and it's great being able to discuss what's hot and what's not in the world of fashion. Please visit my website to listen to the latest interview. Whilst you are there, check out my show reel on the Home page. Hope you like what I have to say and if you have any topics which you would like covered, please do let me know.

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The Royal Wedding

Now that Wedding Fever has calmed down, I think that it's interesting to reflect on what an amazing day it was but mostly we can't underestimate the impact the Middleton Sisters are going to have on fashion. But firstly, I have to talk about THE DRESS. I must confess, at first, to being a tad underwhelmed, but what I think slightly spoilt the overall effect, was that the very floaty veil wasn't in keeping with the dress, which was fairly structured. I personally would've preferred a slightly stiffer veil. I did grow to love the dress and obvious comparisons were made to that of another Princess, Grace Kelly. Kate's was obviously much more contemporary and I thought more flattering. Grace Kelly had a typically 50's hourglass Hollywood film star shape and Kate's figure, which had grown increasingly slender prior to the wedding, is more androgynous. Sarah Burton carried the Alexander McQueen mantle just perfectly and her star will be the ascendant for a very long time to come. I think Kate's 1/2 up hairdo worked perfectly as she quite rightly stated "she wanted her husband to recognise her". Many brides make the error of stepping completely out of their comfort zone and trying out new hairdos' and 20 years later, glance back at their pictures and wonder who that girl with the stiff chignon or even worse, ringlet ed hair was. Kate applied her own makeup and there was just the right amount for the cameras. Some of the vicious fashion press berated her for wearing too much eyeliner and blusher but she knows what she likes and is comfortable with it. She is a naturally beautiful girl who looked simply stunning on the most important day of her life. I cannot wait to see the impact her dress will have on wedding dress designs over the next year. I predict lace will be massive. It will be such a refreshing change from the plethora of really dull, samey, strapless dresses which have been around for the past decade.

Golden Globes - who wore what.

Green was the colour of choice this year with both Angelina and CZJ opting for varying styles and shades. CZJ opted for old-school Hollywood glamour but for someone who is relatively young, she can look frumpy and I'm not mad on her middle parting. Angelina covered up her increasingly frail body with a not particularly well fitted dress with massive shoulder pads. Angelina is a stunning woman but she'd look a whole better with a couple of stone on her. For me, J Lo, was the winner in the style stakes, even if her look was bordering on bridal. Once again, nude, featured heavily but I personally will be glad when this colour, such as it is, disappears from the catwalk and high street. Only the truly olive skinned can carry this off. Christina Hendricks' red asymmetric gown clashed with her red hair. Helena Bonham Carter, as usual, marched to the beat of her own fashion drum and looked a total shambles, even sporting mismatched shoes. I do like the fact that she refuses to conform but c'mon love. Hayden Pannetierre's stylist should have been sacked as her nude nipple pads were clearly visible beneath her hideous navy frock. Helen Mirren was spot on as usual in a coffee coloured dress. This woman, never gets it wrong. Halle Berry looked like she'd run out of fabric with her corseted satin short dress and then yards of organza attached, almost as an afterthought. Eva Longoria's Zac Posen dress was definitely a cut above the rest but black? So 2 years ago darling. The Globes are seen as a pre-cursor to the Oscars so it will be interesting to see if any sartorial lessons have been learned this time...