April 2010

The Music: Alexandra Burke – All Night Long Video

So the video…hmmm. It’s finally here and Twitter seems to be loving it already. I have to say this is one of her better releases. I actually like this song but I confess,…

The Gadget: iRetrofone Base

If you like vintage styling but modern functionality let me introduce you to the iRetrofone Base. Not sure if you can use it to make calls but it looks pretty cool… Official blurb…

Sy Smith

The Music: Sy Smith ft Anthony Hamilton – Bad On You

Now this is good music. Such a fun and mischievous collaboration between Sy Smith and Anthony Hamilton. Genius.

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The Tresstastic: Colour in Natural Hair

Spring’s here and so is the temptation to colour my hair. Even more so since seeing this  picture. I love it. I’ve only ever really coloured my hair once. Using Clairols Texture and…

The Music: Musiq Soulchild – Betterman

Aww this song just makes me so happy. It just popped up on my Spotify and I had to share it with you. On a gorgeously sunny day like today it’s like the…

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The Photograph: Vogue Africa Concept x Mario Epanya

Photographer and make-up artist Mario Epanya shares her vision of what a series of magazine covers for Vogue Africa might look like. Here’s hoping Vogue take the hint because these are gorgeous! [via

The Music: Trombone Shorty ft Lenny Kravitz – Something Beautiful

There’s something truly great about finding a new artist to enjoy as we head towards summer. Especially when that artist is a talented jazz musician like Trombone Shorty. The official blurb about Troy…

The Photograph: Lola Akinuli x Eclectic Magazine

Super chic photo of model Lola Akinuli for the cover of Electic Magazine. There’s a futuristic yet vintage quality to the styling which reminds me of Janelle Monae. [via

Leroy Jenkins

The Quote: LeRoy Jenkins Interview

Love this quote by LeRoy Jenkins the genius’ behind the floral hoodies. At LeRoy Jenkins, we grind our own peppers… and design clothing for those who do the same.

The Competition: The Jimmy Choo Trainer Hunt

Ooooh this sounds exciting. Jimmy Choo are launching a treasure hunt to celebrate the launch of their first trainer collection. Official blurb follows. Jimmy Choo is delighted to announce the Jimmy Choo Trainer…

The Style: The Alexander McQueen Knuckle Duster Clutch

Feast your eyes on the Knuckle Duster metallic python clutch from the Alexander McQueen Spring Summer 2010 collection. I guess the Knuckle Duster is an especially good idea given the clutch has a…

The Photograph: Lauryn Hill back on the red carpet?

Awww look it’s Lauryn Hill… recently in New York… and looking all pretty and glowy. I’m still hoping for her to return one day *crossing fingers and wishing “please don’t let her voice…

Dizzee Rascal

The Quote: Dizzee Rascal vs BNP

You know I think I could listen to Dizzee Rascal talk politics all day. This morning he was with Nick Ferrari on LBC and Nick asked the all important question… would you vote…

We Love 2010

The Video: We Love 2010 x Soleil Noir

This might be a slightly random thing to most four months into the year but this very simple video just made me smile. Apparently Soleil Noir seems to love the same things I…

The Photograph: Alexandra Burke’s ‘All Night Long’ Sneak Peek

Oooh look what I’ve stumbled across. A sneak peek at Alexandra from her ‘All Night Long’ video. What do you think? A step-up from her Bad Boys and Broken Heels videos?

The Photograph: Model Rachael Williams Rocks Pale Lips

So much attitude in this Grace Jones inspired picture of model Rachael Williams. I’m especially surprised at how undisturbed I am by such a pale lip colour. Ordinarily I would run from such…

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