We heart Preston, looking fabulous in his Positano Amalfis. They really are the ultimate summer slip on.
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Preston
Monday, June 28th, 2010Dagenham Stace and Chelsea Stace
Friday, April 16th, 2010I took it as a compliment last year when people wondered why Stacey Solomon and I were never in the same room. Her spine-tingling voice, bubbly personality and curvy-yet-birdlike frame are features we should all aspire to. Her rendition of the Theme from Highlander in last year’s X Factor sent shivers down all our spines, let’s not deny it, and more than one tear was shed when Michael “The Boob” Buble emerged to duet with her in the 2009 Final.
So it was a Friday morning thrill for both of us to finally be united in each others arms today. She promptly re-named me “My Twin”, and she has invited me as a VIP guest to her new shop in Dagenham. I have to work on the hair and nails until then.
A Single Man
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010I was (obvio) too young to get all a-quiver when Colin Firth emerged from the fountain in Pride & Prejudice all those years ago. By all accounts, it was something of a seminal moment for gal pals the globe over. But, apparently I should prepare myself to properly fall in love with Colin Firth in his role in A Single Man. Not just him, but his house, his car, his wardrobe, his cocktails, his specs, the lot. It’s no wonder, as Tom Ford, the icon indiscriminately adored by all creatures great and small, has directed his debut film with all the flair and perfectionism that he applied to those infamous bikini waxes back in the Gucci days. Anyway, the long and short of it is that I’m really looking forward to being escorted to the Electric Cinema to check out A Single Man, and if any single men want to book a sofa with a bottle of wine this weekend, let me know.
Fin’s Heart Throbs – Louise Roe, TV Presenter
Friday, December 4th, 2009
We are always glued to the screen whenever Louise Roe appears. Not only does she always look maddeningly fabulous, but she is also hilarious and full of style nuggets for us to take on board and apply to our own wardrobes. Trust her to think of someone young and, like, so on-trend, for her heart-throb. Such a relief to have someone in the Land of the Living (although he is a Twilighter, so alive would be pushing it).
Who is your Style Heart Throb?
It’s a tie between two very different lads…Gregory Peck and up-and-coming Twilighter, Jamie Campbell-Bower. Seeing as Fin stole my idea to have a silver screen heart throb, I’ll go with Jamie.
Why?
I was just on Fashion Police, a show on E! Entertainment, and the producer’s wanted to vote him worst dressed for his ’scruffy’ grey cardigan on the red carpet. i veto’d it and voted him best-dressed, he’s just got that understated style going on: long messy hair, Raybans, a quirky take on the classic suit.
Any particular look that inspires?
A quirky take on the classic suit – smart shoes and trousers but a T-shirt under a blazer or a cardigan instead of a jacket. Sunglasses tucked into his v-neck. Hawt.
Which Fin’s would you choose for him?
Nantucket Grey. He’s not a bright colour chap, but this stoney shade would set off his suits perfectly.
Fin’s Style Heart Throbs – Sophia Hesketh, Superstylist
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009This week, fashion stylist Sophia Hesketh. Sophia is one of our most fashion fabulous Fin’s fans. She works as a stylist for the terrifyingly trendy Japanese Vogue, and is one of style.com’s Front Row Faces of tomorrow. She has worked with Terry Richardson, Mert & Marcus and the high priest of fashion himself, Karl.
Style Heart Throb?
James Dean
Why?
He was so simple, effortless, aloof. All the components of sexy.
Particular look?
The leather jacket, white t-shirt, jeans – often copied but never bettered. It’s amazing how such a basic ensemble can still have the association with one icon.
Which Fin’s would you choose for him?
Definitely the Manhattan Blacks. Slick, simple, the ultimate classic, just like him!
Fin’s Style Heart Throbs
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009We decided to ask some of our most fabulous fashionista friends to name their Style Heart Throbs. Any man, any era, we want to know who/what/wear gets their pulses racing.
To kick off the series, who better to ask than Fin herself?!
Gene Kelly - simple, classic, fuss-free, great for a dance - just like Fin's
Style Heart Throb?
Gene Kelly
Why?
He was so effortless, and his style reflected that. When you think of all the fabulous dancing in those old films, it all seemed so buttoned up. Gene Kelly made it look so nonchalant.
Any particular look that inspires?
He tried to break free from the stuffy conventions of the 1930s and early 40s, when top hat and tails or tuxedos were the norm, by dancing in casual or everyday work clothes. The clean lines and neutral palettes are timeless and so chic. And I love how he rolled up his trousers up to show his white socks and loafers – I just wish he were around today to wear Fin’s. (Not sure the rubber soles would do much for his tap dancing though!)
Which Fin’s would you choose for him?
The Reggie Leather in Torquay Tan, with or without the white socks!