As summer gets well underway the designers are starting to prepare their collections for next year and the build up to London Fashion week in September is upon us. So what shall I buy for next season I hear you ask? Well, a hat of course! I really like this Helen Berman Pleated Flower Fascinator [...]
Read more...Forecast for next season – hats are where it’s at!
Friday, August 13th, 2010Get Vintage at Old Spitalfields Market
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010An antique can be defined as an old collectible item, which is often made desirable by its age, beauty, rarity, condition or many other unique features. If you enjoy browsing such things at your leisure or are looking out for something in particular head down to Old Spitalfields Market on Thursday 22nd of July. Here [...]
Read more...Be ready for anything in sweet summer nightwear
Monday, July 19th, 2010Although we can’t look our best all the time, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t give it a go. So let’s talk about nightwear. Just because it’s dark and we will spend most of the time in varying levels of unconsciousness, there’s no reason to forget about fashion when you snuggle up in bed. After all, [...]
Read more...Get The Hong Kong Look…
Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Here at Thinpurse we aim to give you the best fashion tips and advice. We are prepared to go the extra mile (or thousand) to ensure that you are on trend wherever you go. So here are some tips that I picked up last week in Hong Kong. With a population of 7 million you [...]
Read more...What America is Wearing Right Now
Thursday, July 8th, 2010I spent a little time in the USA last week, and I’ve had a taste of American fashion at its finest; from the streets of New York, to the everyday style in middle-America. Everyone’s in short shorts Legs are the new black – you better pray that your pre-summer squat and lunge regime has paid [...]
Read more...Escape gladiator fever this summer!
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010Love them or hate them, gladiator sandals are everywhere right now. Whether you want to show off your newly painted toenails or rock a bit of a boho chic kind of look then a pair of gladiators are the thing to go for. But if you don’t want to follow the crowd – here are [...]
Read more...A word about harem pants…
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010Let’s talk about Harem pants. You might love them or hate them, but it’s hard to deny that they are a perfect item for keeping your legs cool in the summer heat. The word itself is Turkish and refers to a forbidden place; which is to be expected as Harem pants are traditionally worn by [...]
Read more...Keep cool under some summer sunnies
Monday, June 28th, 2010There is an essential accessory that we at Thinpurse have failed to mention so far this summer and I’m sure you know what it is. Sunglasses! An item that is much needed for all men and women out there, looking to impress in the summer sun or hide their eyes after a long night out. [...]
Read more...Tatty Devine puts the ‘Bling’ into the East End
Friday, June 25th, 2010
Wednesday night was the grand opening of a brilliant new jewellery exhibition called ‘Bling, Jewellery Stories from the East End’ at the V&A Museum of Childhood. The opening attracted fashionistas, and locals alike, all in the name of celebrating the fabulousness of body adornment. Based in the East End location of Bethnal Green this exhibition shows work from [...]
Read more...Retro swimsuits to save your modesty and your style!
Thursday, June 24th, 2010In the days of old, modesty was key and even though we want to get tanned and minimise our white bits it’s important to keep our decency. Take Marilyn Monroe for example or Brigitte Bardot – these women were known for their beauty and seductive manner without having to flash a nipple or incur an up-skirt [...]
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