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Johanna Payton - Fashion Detective
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Jo Payton - Fashion detective and freelance journalist
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Pregnant Anna Paquin in little black dress

Ah, she looks good now, but give it a few months and pregnant Anna Paquin will probably be huffing and puffing in ill-fitting tracky bottoms, like I was.Its not that Im jealous...well, OK. I am a bit...

11 h ago

Jubilee fashion forecast is red, white and blue

Ahhh, Geri. Remember when the spicy Ginger-Ninja rocked the country back in 97 with her iconic Union Jack dress? Didnt it make everyone want to slip into something similar? Or was that just me?Thanks...

1 day ago

One MAD mum, before and after

Theres just one week left to vote in the 2012 MAD Blog Awards in which Fashion Detective is one of five finalists in the fashion blog category. Why should you vote for me? Well, having just looked th...

2 days ago

Cheska head chains and Made in Chelsea madness

I felt a bit shell-shocked after Mondays Made in Chelsea. Much as I love the show Im a bit worried that its losing its way. The storylines are moving way too fast and Spencer Matthews defection to Ch...

2 days ago

Worn Memories launch party, Shoreditch

Last night, I was being all trendy and that by hanging out at The Gopher Hole Shoreditch, a v cool art and project space, and the venue for the launch of Rhiannon Welfares Worn Memories short film an...

2 days ago

Trying out SS12 deck shoes by Chatham Marine

I think I might have solved my shoe problem for the summer. Me and flats dont usually get on (sadly, the M&S ballet pumps I bought in electric blue look very sweet but cripple my toes), but havin...

3 days ago

Lydia Brights hair at 2012 TV BAFTA Awards

I have a soft spot for Lydia Bright as you know, and at last nights TV BAFTA Awards she looked particularly lovely on the Union Jack carpet wearing a full-length, embellished dress that will be avail...

4 days ago

Big swims, big sun and a foam party

Back in April, I told you about a charity swim three of my bezzie buddies were doing to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Our gorgeous young friend Lily, who is the recipient...

4 days ago

Cheryl Cole Cavalli print trousers The Voice semi final May 26th 2012

Before I prattle on about my Saturday, can we spare a moment to talk about the delightful trousers Cheryl (no longer Cole or Tweedy) was wearing on last nights semi final of The Voice? Im mad for tho...

5 days ago 1 person likes this

Fashion Detective and gnome

Spot the sunburnIt has been a crazy ass 24-hours. Im sun-burned (tut), hay fevered-out and full of pride after my brave friends swam a mile in The Thames for a v good cause and lived to tell the tale...

6 days ago

Donna Ida Diamond Jubilee competition - what would you do if you were queen for a day?

Im a big dan of Donna Ida, aka The Jeans Queen, so when Donna asked me what Id get up to if I was Queen for the day, I didnt hesitate to fill her in, as it were.My mug is featured on Donnas blog alon...

25 may 12

Danilo Gabrielli AW12 London launch

Spring is suddenly sweltering (hey, Im not complaining), and just off a plane from New York City, designer Danilo Gabrielli launched his AW12 collection in a sun-bathed London last night. Simple thin...

25 may 12 1 person likes this

Millie Mackintosh nude evening gown by Rachel Gilbert

Heres another Made in Chelsea dress Ive been asked to write about; the nude, floor length dress with an embellished corset Millie Mackintosh wore during episode 8. Not so practical for dancing a Scot...

24 may 12

Louise Thompson coral wrap dress by Forever Unique

Weve already talked about the red wrap dress Louise wore on Mondays Made in Chelsea, but thanks to a kindly reader, we can now bask in the glory of the real thing.Louise was wearing the Isabella jers...

23 may 12 1 person likes this

Party and chill in lush summer dresses from Ingenue

The sun is out, the sky is blue, its beautiful - and I want a gorgeous "Fonda" sun dress by Ingenue London. If I already owned one of these figure flattering wonders (that knot at the front w...

23 may 12 1 person likes this

Millie Mackintosh denim jacket leather sleeves, episode 8 Made in Chelsea

What is it with the Made in Chelesea girls and their leather sleeve jackets - first Louise, then Millie busted out the look last night during that awkwardly brilliant confrontation with Rosie (dont m...

22 may 12

Worn memories teaser trailer

I told you a little bit about the Worn Memories project last week, well heres a little teaser trailer (a trailer that has made me wish I had a posh house/studio like Zandra Rhodes, I can tell you).

22 may 12

Louise Thompson red wrap dress, Made In Chelsea episode 8

Am still breathless after tonights episode of Made in Chelsea; Proudlocks horse hat, Kimberleys storm-off-bum-wiggle, Binkys panic attack (who can blame her?), Jamies sporran...wasnt it fantastic?I a...

22 may 12

2012 Chelsea Flower show fashion from Jianhui London

One of my fave ways to find out about designers and brands is from the peeps who read this blog. Thats excactly how I found out about the vibrant jewellery label Jianhui London...A reader suspected t...

21 may 12

Jessica Chastain wears Dolce & Gabbana floral dress in Cannes

I dont know much about actress Jessica Chastain, apart from that she starred in The Help (havent seen it) and she has very purdy strawberry blonde hair. Given that my son is mad on the Madagascar fil...

20 may 12 1 person likes this

Cinema party Exhibit Balham

If youre a cool kid, this is the way to celebrate your 8th birthday, starting with a boys sleepover and a v cool private cinema party at The Exhibit, Balham...The film was Puss in Boots (you get to b...

19 may 12

Millie Mackintosh in white crochet top and jeans at Waitrose summer party

Much as I love to see the Made in Chelsea girls all done up on the show, its nice to see them looking relaxed and "off duty" in the real world.Last night Millie was spotted at the Waitrose Su...

18 may 12

The Avengers T-shirt - and a neon skirt

Two tempting treats have been ordered today for this household. Im inclined to borrow the t-shirt and wear them together...For him: Avengers tee by www.fabricflavours.comPour moi: Neon lace midi skir...

17 may 12

Worn Memories project - sentimental about clothes?

You might remember a while back I mentioned having a wee documentary crew in my living room (as you do) filming me spraffing about my emotional addiction to clothes?That little filming session is now...

17 may 12

Pearl London high low mint lace dress - Jubilee perfection

Ive got three (and counting) massive occasions to look forward to over the Jubilee weekend, and as my regular readers know, Im already obsessing over what to wear...Weirdly, after writing about Louis...

17 may 12

Pearl London mint lace high low Brigitte dress

Ive got three (and counting) massive occasions to look forward to over the Jubilee weekend, and as my regular readers know, Im already obsessing over what to wear...Weirdly, after writing about Louis...

16 may 12

Louise Thompson yellow knit jacket episode 7, Made in Chelsea

I told you today would be devoted to Louise and her delish selection of jackets; Louise wore this gorgeous yellow blazer to meet Spencer on my old stomping ground (Cheyne Walk - I used to work there)...

15 may 12

Louise Thompson khaki jacket leather sleeves episode 7, Made in Chelsea

Hands up who knew I was going to write about this jacket?I had to watch episode 6 of Made in Chelsea series 3 twice; once just for the drama (God the awkward moment in the spa - criiiinge) and then a...

15 may 12 1 person likes this

Louise Thompson orange wedges floral necklace and coral dress in Dubai

Ooh la la. I am sooo excited about tonights Made in Chelsea, but before we get wrapped up in yellow jackets and what not, lets put last weeks killer Dubai episode to rest.Louise rocked more than just...

14 may 12 1 person likes this

Pastel nails in ice cream shades

If you tuned-in to my beach post yesterday you might not be surprised to learn that that Im ignoring todays climate-change-for-the-worst and sticking with summer mode. Ive already had my nails painte...

14 may 12

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