I'm afraid that, as much as I adore and love TDF, I might have to stop posting on it. You see, I have my own two blogs that are in need of posting and keeping watch on myself, and I've got so busy elsewhere too. So TDF has been haulted for a while - not forever, but a bit, yeah? Soooooo sorry to our regular readers, but it is a bit much to take on at the mo.
Kate Noblet, the Manager
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Sunday, 23 May 2010
Just a little notice!
Just thought I'd tell you that I will have to put tomorrows issue off until Tuesday, because I have my (very hectic, horrible) exams tomorrow, thursday and friday, which means I won't be posting on those days. I'm really sorry to everyone who follows TDF and will make it up to you - though the (small, and I suppose not that bothering) lack of comments I know that you enjoy reading each post that we take our time on making perfect. I just want to say that I've created a sister blog to The Daily Fashionista, Your Makeup Masterclass, which is all about makeup (duh!) then fashion like this blog. Please check it out for me at http://yourmakeupmasterclass.blogspot.com/
thanks so much, and lots of fashionable hugs,
Kate Noblet, the Manager
x
thanks so much, and lots of fashionable hugs,
Kate Noblet, the Manager
x
Saturday, 22 May 2010
Sorry!
Just writing to say that I have resigned from the magazine. Thanks for having me, and sorry. I just don't have time, and there are no comments anyway. Thanks [Amber] for the opportunity (:
Thursday, 20 May 2010
TDF Issue #32: 3 Summer beauty bargains for under a fiver!
no.1 summer beauty bargain for under a fiver: Models Own Glitter Nail Polish, £5.00
This is my summer nail varnish colour! It's a gorgeous, glittery, rich shade of blue that isn't too dark or too pale. It's hard-wearing, so it will last on your nails all summer and not chip off, and long-lasting. £5 for a 14ml of hot blue nail colour - not bad!
Buy at: http://www.asos.com/Models-Own/Models-Own-Glitter-Nail-Polish/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=826894
This is my summer nail varnish colour! It's a gorgeous, glittery, rich shade of blue that isn't too dark or too pale. It's hard-wearing, so it will last on your nails all summer and not chip off, and long-lasting. £5 for a 14ml of hot blue nail colour - not bad!Buy at: http://www.asos.com/Models-Own/Models-Own-Glitter-Nail-Polish/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=826894
no.2 summer beauty bargain for under a fiver: Barry M Touch of Magic Lip Paint, £4.25
OK, it isn't exactly normal to wear green lipstick, but this lipstick is just so clever: it turns pink when applied to lips! And, depending from the acid level on your lips, it can decide how pale or rich the shade of pink is! What about that for a lipstick?
OK, it isn't exactly normal to wear green lipstick, but this lipstick is just so clever: it turns pink when applied to lips! And, depending from the acid level on your lips, it can decide how pale or rich the shade of pink is! What about that for a lipstick?Buy from Superdrug stores or here: http://www.barrym.com/touch-of-magic-lip-paint
No. 3 summer beauty bargain for under a fiver: Technic 9 pot eye shimmer, £1.49
This eye compact contains 9 pastel eye colours that are all the rage at the moment. For only £1.49, it has the only eye colours you'll need to add a splash of colour of your outfit without over doing it, plus the shades suit all eye colours, so if you're dark, pale or somewhere in between, you can still make you eyes dazzle!
buy here: http://www.lovethymakeup.com/
This eye compact contains 9 pastel eye colours that are all the rage at the moment. For only £1.49, it has the only eye colours you'll need to add a splash of colour of your outfit without over doing it, plus the shades suit all eye colours, so if you're dark, pale or somewhere in between, you can still make you eyes dazzle!buy here: http://www.lovethymakeup.com/
by Manager Kate Noblet.
Monday, 17 May 2010
GOODBYE
I am very sorry to have to do this but...I am resigning as Manager. I'm very, very sorry! These are the reasons why:
Again, I'm very sorry and if you would like to take over as manager, feel free to email me.Thank you.
Ex Manager Amber Kirk
- It means I have to find something to blog about every day
- The Staff just aren't putting enough effort in
- We get hardly any comments or emails
the-daily-fashionista@hotmail.com
Ex Manager Amber Kirk
Saturday, 15 May 2010
Mini Notice
Co Manager Ria O' Grady is not able to post her normal Ria Reports today - I am very sorry, but she's really busy lately :O)
If Ria decides to post later this evening, this post will be deleted.
If Ria decides to post later this evening, this post will be deleted.
Friday, 14 May 2010
TDF Issue #31: Topshop Makeup
I received emails about Topshop Makeup, so I decided to go and check it out. I went into Edinburgh today and checked out their makeup. So far I'm not terribly impressed so I am going to be waiting to see if there are any improvements. The prices are slightly high - Skin glow and foundation type stuff are £10 each!
You can take a look at Topshop's new makeup range for yourself HERE. What are your opinions? Please comment!
Written by Fashion Scout Jean Oberlander
You can take a look at Topshop's new makeup range for yourself HERE. What are your opinions? Please comment!
Written by Fashion Scout Jean Oberlander
Thursday, 13 May 2010
TDF Issue #30: Relax On The Beach
Here in the UK the sun is shining and, occasionally, it's actually hot! I know, what a pleasant surprise for us. Lots of people are making the most of this weather (because the sun could go any minute, you never know in England) and going down to the beach. So that's what this Polyvore creation was inspired by...
I especially love the swimming cozzie and the cute bag. What do you all think? Comments are muchio appreciated!
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Notice
There will be no TDF issue today - sorry! I just had to kind-of-fire someone so that's put a stop to todays issue. Sorry for any inconvinience, and just to let you all know that Kate's Reviews has been put on hold for two weeks.
Thank you.
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
Thank you.
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
TDF Issue #29: Rock Chick
If you're not really into girly florals at the moment, why don't you jazz it up a bit with these awesome outfits?
Admittedly, a lot of these are designer and way over £1,000 but you could find something similar. I mean come on - these outfits are awesome! I'd kill for these (not literally. You know what I mean.)
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
NOTE: Kate's Reviews has been moved to Wednesdays issues and Ria Reports has now been moved to Saturdays issues. Thanks for reading!
Admittedly, a lot of these are designer and way over £1,000 but you could find something similar. I mean come on - these outfits are awesome! I'd kill for these (not literally. You know what I mean.)
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
NOTE: Kate's Reviews has been moved to Wednesdays issues and Ria Reports has now been moved to Saturdays issues. Thanks for reading!
Monday, 10 May 2010
TDF Issue #28: Brilliant Bargains
It's Monday again! The past week went so quick. So, it's Monday, which means...Brilliant Bargains time!!
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
Sunday, 9 May 2010
TDF Issue #27: Those Pastels!
Topshop Dress
Miss Selfridge shoes
New Look dress
As you can see, many high street shops are into Pastels right now. Coming up to Summer, they're perfect!
Accesories are a big in now too. Pastel necklaces, bracelets and rings are looking great with everything at the moment.
Big excitement as Topshop launch they're first make-up line! From nail varnish, to lip-stick. Blusher, to mascara, its all there! Pinks, Blues, Greens. Reds, e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g! Aren't they great?
Eye make-up ranges from £4.00-£8.00
Lip make-up ranges from £4.00-£8.00
Skin care products range from £6.00-£10.00
Nail products are all £5.00
With the reasonable prices, I think this make-up line will be a big success- so go on over there NOW!
Written by Co Manager & Fashion Reviewer Ria O' Grady.
Saturday, 8 May 2010
TDF Issue #26: Ria Reports
The voters were thirteen of my friends, and they found New Look to be the overall best shop. A lot of them loved two shops, but I was a meany, and made them pick one! :O)Topshop (2 votes): 7/10 Although they have gorgeous clothes, the price lets them down. With dresses ranged from about £20-£120, I wouldn't expect people could afford to get all their clothes from there.
Miss Selfridge (0 votes): As above. Such beautiful designs, but too expensive.
New Look (8 votes): 10/10 Pretty clothes, perfect price. What's NOT to love? They even have a teenagers section (9-15), which is brilliant!
David and Goliath (2 votes): Again, pricey - but with the loveable wacky designs, you can't resist!
Peacocks (1 vote): Peacocks is a good shop for younger people. For 6-11 year olds, its great - but when older, its not really what girls want.
Primark (1 vote): Cheap prices, although I personally don't shop there. Primark uses child labour and exploitation - so its not for me.
New Look is a brilliant shop. I went shopping a couple of weeks back, and bought practically the whole Generation (9-15) section! There's a sale on now (9-15), so get on over there!
Written by Co Manager and Fashion Reviewer Ria O' Grady.
MANAGER'S NOTE: Rachel, our old Co Manager, has been dispromoted, and is now Newsletter Manager. Our new Co Manager is Ria O' Grady. Being Co Manager means she posts each Saturday and Sunday issue of TDF - on Saturdays she will do a feature called Ria Reports (which she used to do on Wednesdays) where she reviews things to do with fashion. So, congratulations Ria and well done!
Friday, 7 May 2010
TDF Issue #25: Gothica Pink
Gothica Pink by AmbzFashionista featuring Carlos by Carlos Santana shoes
Lots of magazines are saying 'Black is the new pink!' or 'Pink is the new black!' Well in my opinion, pink and black are a perfect match. They go perfectly together! Don't you think? I made the above outfit myself, what do you think? I'd really appreciate some comments with your opinions :O)
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Day Off
I've decided to give the TDF team (including me) a day off, because they have all worked so hard and they really deserve it :O) Well done team and enjoy your day off!
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
TDF Issue #24: Indian Patterns
We all know florals are in fashion right now - all you have to do is look out of your window and you can see almost everyone is wearing florals! It's amazing. But, also in fashion, are Indian style patterns. They really brighten up and outfit while also looking sophisticated but cool!
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
Manager's Note: Ria couldn't do her weekly reviews today, but don't worry! She said she would do it tomorrow instead. :O)
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
TDF Issue #23: Kate's Reviews
Sophie Ellis Bextor looks lovely in this! I love her prom-dress-meets-socks-and-heels look. It's totally cute, though Sophie gives a little glamour with the eye make-up, and I rection white makes her look as angelic as an actual angel! The dress is perfect, black and white always good colours to wear, and the cardigan is a good change from a biker jacket, keeping you warm too. The socks risk looking little-girly, but looks great with the white high heels. Her accessories are not too O-T-T, a black shoulder bag and simple necklace, and her blue eyeliner gives a bit of colour to the monochrone!
Verdict: 10/10
At the Lulu + Guiness party in London, Sophie still looks glamourous. I'm not too sure on the sleeves of her black filmy top, but the skirt is something I'd probably like to wear. The shoes match the top, so Sophie knows how to co-ordinate her outfit to matching colours, and the clutch finishes it off right. I don't think anyone could really say that they would walk past Sophie and think she looked drab and plain - the red lippy itself proves that that is wrong!
Verdict: 7.5/10
Everyone knows that florals are always big in fashion, and Sophie is on trend here at a Marie Claire party with her husband. Florals are always best with a bright colour matched with a lighter one - in this case, light-blue and hot-pink. The white heels, gold belt and quilted black leather bag set it off perfectly, being black-and-white. If they were bright, Sophie would look like some 80s dressy star!
Verdict: 6.5/10
Written by Fashion Reviewer Kate Noblet
Monday, 3 May 2010
Sunday, 2 May 2010
TDF Issue #21: Models?
What is a Model?
A model sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed for the purpose of displaying and promoting fashion clothing or other products and for advertising or promotional purposes or who poses for works of art.
The British Association of Model Agents (AMA) says that female models should be around 34-24-34 in (86-61-86 cm) and at least 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) tall. The ideal measurements used to be 35.5-23.5-35.5 in (90-60-90 cm) which were the measurements of Marilyn Monroe (actress and singer). However, today's fashion models tend to have measurements closer to the AMA recommended shape. Although in some fashion industries, a size 00 is more ideal than a size 0.
The first person described as a fashion model is Parisian shopgirl, Marie Vernet Worth. She was a model in 1853, with the help of her fashion designer husband, Charles Frederick Worth.
Written by Co Manager Rachel Shedden.
Saturday, 1 May 2010
TDF Issue #20: Designer VS. High Street
Two lovely looking dresses that look similar. If you buy the High Street version, you're saving a huge £180! What a bargain!
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
Friday, 30 April 2010
Thursday, 29 April 2010
TDF Issue #18: SPECIAL ISSUE: Alexander McQueen Tribute
The shocked family of Alexander McQueen have held his mother's funeral just a day after the fashion designer killed himself.
McQueen's father Ronald and his brother and sisters spent the night comforting each other after the 40-year-old was found hanged at his £2million Mayfair apartment.
His family gathered at his parents' home in Hornchurch, Essex this morning before leaving for a crematorium nearby.
They had spent the night considering whether to postpone Joyce McQueen's funeral to bury mother and son together.
McQueen's brother Michael, 49, said the family is in a state of shock.
'It is just so raw,' he told the London Evening Standard. 'We are grieving. Everyone is too upset to say anything.
'But mum’s funeral is going ahead. It has all been arranged.'
McQueen, who controversial creative genius who clothed the world's biggest stars, committed suicide on the eve of his beloved mother's funeral.
So distraught was the designer that he had locked himself away, refusing to get out of bed since her death.
Police are treating McQueen's death as non-suspicious. His body was found by his cleaner when she arrived at the flat and she dialled 999. McQueen slit his wrists and then hung himself - it was very heartbreaking and shocking.
His funeral took place after the inquest opened.
His death comes three years after his close friend Isabella Blow, who helped launch his career, killed herself days before London Fashion Week.
Sources said the designer, who had lacerations to his arms, had attempted suicide on more than one occasion.
One friend said: 'His mother died and he couldn't cope. He just went to bed for a week. His Paris show is coming up and his staff had been nagging him all week to get up and start working.
'But he wouldn't get out of bed, he just couldn't get up. He hasn't even been to any of his fittings for the show. He was so upset about his mother. It was her funeral the next day and he couldn't face it.'
McQueen's body was taken away by an ambulance. Undertakers brought out the body on a stretcher, covered in a maroon blanket.
A police statement said: 'Next of kin have been informed, however we await formal identification. A post mortem will be scheduled in due course, an inquest will open and adjourn in due course. The death is being treated as non suspicious.
A blond man who said he was the designer's boyfriend stood by the front door, sobbing and talking on the phone.
Paramedics were called to his flat, in a six-storey redbrick building near Hyde Park, shortly after 10am but McQueen, whose full name was Lee Alexander McQueen, was pronounced dead at the scene.
No suicide note was found.
His design company said in a statement: 'At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family.
'Lee's family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this.'
The windows of his Old Bond Street shop were empty last night, apart from a printed message saying he had died.
One of his lines, McQ, was due to be shown at New York Fashion Week but the show was cancelled.
McQueen, the son of an East End cabbie and one of six children, had been close to his mother and took her death very badly. She was in her mid-seventies.
They had appeared together in a newspaper in 2004 in which Joyce interviewed her famous son. In it Joyce asked him: 'What is your most terrifying fear?' He replied: 'Dying before you.'
Emotional posts on his Twitter page revealed that McQueen - whose aunt Dolly died a year ago this week - had been battling with his grief.
On February 3rd, he wrote: 'I'm letting my followers know my mother passed away yesterday if it she had not me nor would you RIP mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...'
Moments later, he added: 'But life must go on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
Then on Sunday, he said: 'Sunday evening been a ****ing awful week but my friends have been great but now i have to some how pull myself together and finish with the HELLS ANGLES & PROLIFIC DEAMONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
He appeared to have recovered slightly by that week. His final message, posted on Tuesday, said: 'I'm here with my girl annie tinkerbell wishing kerry the **** happy birthday in NY, your 40 now girl time to slow it down we think.'
However, posts before his mother died also hint that he was having troubles. On February 1st, he wrote: 'From heaven to hell and back again, life is a funny thing. beauty can come from the most strangest of places even the most disgusting places.'
McQueen was named British Designer of the Year four times and had been awarded the CBE.
His family were comforting each other at his father's £500,000 three-bedroom house in Hornchurch, Essex, last night.
Within minutes of Mail Online breaking the news of his death, Twitter was awash with thousands of stunned posts.
And leading lights of the fashion world also rushed to pay tribute.
Model Kate Moss, a bridesmaid when McQueen entered into a civil partnership with then partner George Forsyth in 2000, was 'shocked and devastated at the tragic loss of her dear friend'.
Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, said: 'Lee McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers.
'His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs.'
Dolce & Gabbana said: 'We are deeply touched for the sudden death of Alexander McQueen, a designer whom we have always admired for his creative genius and unmatched inspiration. He leaves the fashion world with an unfillable void.'
Designer Matthew Williamson said: 'I am shocked and deeply saddened by McQueen's death. He was a genius and his talent was second to none. Like many others, I always cited him as a hugely inspirational leader of world fashion. He will be greatly missed.'
Designer Katherine Hamnett said: 'He was a genius. What a terrible, tragic waste.'
Victoria Beckham, who is frequently photographed wearing McQueen designs, said: 'McQueen was a master of fashion, creative genius and an inspiration.
'Today the fashion industry has lost a true great. An icon of all time. He made all he touched beautiful and will be desperately missed. My heart is very much with his family and friends at this very sad time.'
Sarah Jessica Parker said she was 'shocked and overcome with grief about the untimely death of the quiet genius'.
Of his work, she added: 'Every single inspired, original, lofty, whimsical, stunning, brilliant and jaw dropping detail was Alexander Mcqueen. There has never been anyone like him. And there simply never will be.
'What is more devastating is that despite all his success thus far, creatively, critically and commercially, his greatest achievements lay ahead of him. The future would be whatever he hoped to make of it," she says. "God speed Lee. It has been a privilege for all of us to know you. You will be indescribably missed.'
Cheryl Cole said: 'My heart goes out to Alexander's family and friends at this unbelievably tragic time. Fashion has lost one of its most talented and inspirational figures.'
Jo Wood wept on live television as she spoke of her devastation.
Sue Whiteley his former CEO at McQueen said: 'This is devastating news. He was an unforgettable part of my life. He was a talent who was beyond others. People who worked with him would give 100 per cent and more because he was totally inspiring. This is an unimaginable loss for the fashion world.
'He was able to bring creativity to whatever he turns his hand to, from perfume bottles to every piece of clothing. It is a dark, dark day to hear this news. he was a British icon in fashion whose loss is unimaginable.'
Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw added: 'Alexander McQueen made an outstanding contribution to British fashion.
'His extraordinary talent and creativity mean that his designs are adored not just by followers of haute couture but lovers of great style everywhere.
'This is a great loss to one of Britain's most successful industries and to the design world more widely.'
Fashion consultant Alice Smith, who arrived at McQueen's home with a bunch of flowers, said: 'I have known Alexander since his first collection. He was a lovely man and the best fashion designer in the world.
'No one can beat him, no one will ever be as good as him. He was a charming man but also quite fragile.'
He left school at 16 and went to work at Savile Row’s Anderson & Sheppard, whose clients included Prince Charles and Mikhail Gorbachev, after he saw a television program about the apprentice shortage in traditional tailoring.
He went on to work for Gieves & Hawkes, theatre’s famous Angels & Bermans costumiers, and then worked in Japan and Italy.
He returned to London in 1994, hoping to work as a pattern cutter tutor at London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins fashion school.
Thanks to the strength of his portfolio, he was persuaded to enrol on the course himself.
After graduating McQueen set up his own label based in the East End of London and it was then that he was spotted by Blow.
McQueen was forced to deny rumours of a rift between the pair at the time of her death, saying: ‘It’s so much b******s. These people just don’t know what they’re talking about. They don’t know me. They don’t know my relationship with Isabella. It’s complete bull****.
'People can talk; you can ask her sisters.… That part of the industry, they should stay away from my life, or mine and Isabella’s life. What I had with Isabella was completely disassociated from fashion, beyond fashion.’
R.I.P McQueen. You were an inspirational genius of a fashion designer - we shall miss you. I have created an Alexander McQueen collage...
McQueen's brother Michael, 49, said the family is in a state of shock.
'It is just so raw,' he told the London Evening Standard. 'We are grieving. Everyone is too upset to say anything.
In the photo on the right, model Olivia Inge lays a floral tribute outside the home of British Fashion designer Alexander McQueen in London
McQueen, who controversial creative genius who clothed the world's biggest stars, committed suicide on the eve of his beloved mother's funeral.
So distraught was the designer that he had locked himself away, refusing to get out of bed since her death.
Police are treating McQueen's death as non-suspicious. His body was found by his cleaner when she arrived at the flat and she dialled 999. McQueen slit his wrists and then hung himself - it was very heartbreaking and shocking.
His funeral took place after the inquest opened.
His death comes three years after his close friend Isabella Blow, who helped launch his career, killed herself days before London Fashion Week.
Sources said the designer, who had lacerations to his arms, had attempted suicide on more than one occasion.
One friend said: 'His mother died and he couldn't cope. He just went to bed for a week. His Paris show is coming up and his staff had been nagging him all week to get up and start working.
'But he wouldn't get out of bed, he just couldn't get up. He hasn't even been to any of his fittings for the show. He was so upset about his mother. It was her funeral the next day and he couldn't face it.'
McQueen's body was taken away by an ambulance. Undertakers brought out the body on a stretcher, covered in a maroon blanket.
A police statement said: 'Next of kin have been informed, however we await formal identification. A post mortem will be scheduled in due course, an inquest will open and adjourn in due course. The death is being treated as non suspicious.
A blond man who said he was the designer's boyfriend stood by the front door, sobbing and talking on the phone.
Paramedics were called to his flat, in a six-storey redbrick building near Hyde Park, shortly after 10am but McQueen, whose full name was Lee Alexander McQueen, was pronounced dead at the scene.
No suicide note was found.
His design company said in a statement: 'At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee's family.
'Lee's family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this.'
The windows of his Old Bond Street shop were empty last night, apart from a printed message saying he had died.
One of his lines, McQ, was due to be shown at New York Fashion Week but the show was cancelled.
McQueen, the son of an East End cabbie and one of six children, had been close to his mother and took her death very badly. She was in her mid-seventies.
They had appeared together in a newspaper in 2004 in which Joyce interviewed her famous son. In it Joyce asked him: 'What is your most terrifying fear?' He replied: 'Dying before you.'
Emotional posts on his Twitter page revealed that McQueen - whose aunt Dolly died a year ago this week - had been battling with his grief.
On February 3rd, he wrote: 'I'm letting my followers know my mother passed away yesterday if it she had not me nor would you RIP mumxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx...'
Moments later, he added: 'But life must go on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
Then on Sunday, he said: 'Sunday evening been a ****ing awful week but my friends have been great but now i have to some how pull myself together and finish with the HELLS ANGLES & PROLIFIC DEAMONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
He appeared to have recovered slightly by that week. His final message, posted on Tuesday, said: 'I'm here with my girl annie tinkerbell wishing kerry the **** happy birthday in NY, your 40 now girl time to slow it down we think.'
However, posts before his mother died also hint that he was having troubles. On February 1st, he wrote: 'From heaven to hell and back again, life is a funny thing. beauty can come from the most strangest of places even the most disgusting places.'
McQueen was named British Designer of the Year four times and had been awarded the CBE.
His family were comforting each other at his father's £500,000 three-bedroom house in Hornchurch, Essex, last night.
Within minutes of Mail Online breaking the news of his death, Twitter was awash with thousands of stunned posts.
And leading lights of the fashion world also rushed to pay tribute.
Model Kate Moss, a bridesmaid when McQueen entered into a civil partnership with then partner George Forsyth in 2000, was 'shocked and devastated at the tragic loss of her dear friend'.
Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, said: 'Lee McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers.
'His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs.'
Dolce & Gabbana said: 'We are deeply touched for the sudden death of Alexander McQueen, a designer whom we have always admired for his creative genius and unmatched inspiration. He leaves the fashion world with an unfillable void.'
Designer Matthew Williamson said: 'I am shocked and deeply saddened by McQueen's death. He was a genius and his talent was second to none. Like many others, I always cited him as a hugely inspirational leader of world fashion. He will be greatly missed.'
Designer Katherine Hamnett said: 'He was a genius. What a terrible, tragic waste.'
Victoria Beckham, who is frequently photographed wearing McQueen designs, said: 'McQueen was a master of fashion, creative genius and an inspiration.
'Today the fashion industry has lost a true great. An icon of all time. He made all he touched beautiful and will be desperately missed. My heart is very much with his family and friends at this very sad time.'
Sarah Jessica Parker said she was 'shocked and overcome with grief about the untimely death of the quiet genius'.
Of his work, she added: 'Every single inspired, original, lofty, whimsical, stunning, brilliant and jaw dropping detail was Alexander Mcqueen. There has never been anyone like him. And there simply never will be.
'What is more devastating is that despite all his success thus far, creatively, critically and commercially, his greatest achievements lay ahead of him. The future would be whatever he hoped to make of it," she says. "God speed Lee. It has been a privilege for all of us to know you. You will be indescribably missed.'
Cheryl Cole said: 'My heart goes out to Alexander's family and friends at this unbelievably tragic time. Fashion has lost one of its most talented and inspirational figures.'
Jo Wood wept on live television as she spoke of her devastation.
Sue Whiteley his former CEO at McQueen said: 'This is devastating news. He was an unforgettable part of my life. He was a talent who was beyond others. People who worked with him would give 100 per cent and more because he was totally inspiring. This is an unimaginable loss for the fashion world.
'He was able to bring creativity to whatever he turns his hand to, from perfume bottles to every piece of clothing. It is a dark, dark day to hear this news. he was a British icon in fashion whose loss is unimaginable.'
Culture Secretary Ben Bradshaw added: 'Alexander McQueen made an outstanding contribution to British fashion.
'His extraordinary talent and creativity mean that his designs are adored not just by followers of haute couture but lovers of great style everywhere.
'This is a great loss to one of Britain's most successful industries and to the design world more widely.'
Fashion consultant Alice Smith, who arrived at McQueen's home with a bunch of flowers, said: 'I have known Alexander since his first collection. He was a lovely man and the best fashion designer in the world.
'No one can beat him, no one will ever be as good as him. He was a charming man but also quite fragile.'
He left school at 16 and went to work at Savile Row’s Anderson & Sheppard, whose clients included Prince Charles and Mikhail Gorbachev, after he saw a television program about the apprentice shortage in traditional tailoring.
He went on to work for Gieves & Hawkes, theatre’s famous Angels & Bermans costumiers, and then worked in Japan and Italy.
He returned to London in 1994, hoping to work as a pattern cutter tutor at London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins fashion school.
Thanks to the strength of his portfolio, he was persuaded to enrol on the course himself.
After graduating McQueen set up his own label based in the East End of London and it was then that he was spotted by Blow.
McQueen was forced to deny rumours of a rift between the pair at the time of her death, saying: ‘It’s so much b******s. These people just don’t know what they’re talking about. They don’t know me. They don’t know my relationship with Isabella. It’s complete bull****.
'People can talk; you can ask her sisters.… That part of the industry, they should stay away from my life, or mine and Isabella’s life. What I had with Isabella was completely disassociated from fashion, beyond fashion.’
R.I.P McQueen. You were an inspirational genius of a fashion designer - we shall miss you. I have created an Alexander McQueen collage...
Alexander McQueen - Tribute by AmbzFashionista featuring Alexander McQueen
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
TDF Issue #17: Ria Reports: Lourdes Leon
Doesn't Lourdes Leon look A.M.A.Z.I.N.G?! She wears a gorgeous Coco Channel skirt paired with a leather jacket and some fingerless gloves. So,
The skirt: 9/5 I couldn't see myself wearing this- though it looks great on her!
The jacket: 10/10 I am in LOVE with this jacket- and want one NOW.
The clutch: 8/10 I'm not so sure about the clutch looking at it alone, but it completes the outfit.
Madonna is a brilliant singer, so why [oh why] does she try and dress like her teenage daughter? She has a great bod, but dressing a third of your age is NOT the solution.
All I can say about her outfit is WOOOOW! This 13 year old girl is my inspiration- and she deserves it! With outfit like these, you can't NOT walk past her and think 'She has amazing dress sense.' It's just not possible.
Jacket: 10/10
Leggins: 6/10
Dress: 6/10
Hairbow: 10/10
Necklace: 9/10
Well done Lourdes, and keep it up!
Written by Fashion Reviewer Ria O' Grady.
Tuesday, 27 April 2010
TDF Issue #16: Kate's Reviews
Pale Strawberry Shimmer Glossy Tubes Barry M Lipgloss:
This lipgloss is the perfect light pink! It is non-sticky and stays on for a while, too. It can be wore as part of a party look or smudged on quickly while you catch the bus into town. I use it alot when I go out, and am on my third tube of it - it is definitely, in my opinion, worth it!
Verdict: 9/10
Lemon Bug Necklace:
This pendant is cute! It's unusual, being a lemon, but fashionista's are claiming that kooky, fruit jewellry is coming back and will be huge in the summer season. This is the perfect way to wear it. Vanessa Hudgens has been seen about in a similar necklace. If you envy her style, then bag this one and wear it with a top and shorts. It's from Miss Selfridge, by the way.
Verdict: 7/10
Mary Kate's Dress:
Can anyone spot the fashion DISASTER in this outfit? Yep, you guessed it right - THE DRESS. I, actually, wouldn't put it as a dress - it's more of a black sack! It makes Mary-Kate Olsen look a lot shorter than she is in real life, and though we all love vampires, none of us would really go out dressed like one! And what is with her hair?? Someone tell her rats tails aren't actually in fashion! Take note, Mary-Kate!
Verdict: 0/10 and her stylist fired for life.
Written by Fashion Reviewer Kate Noblet.
Monday, 26 April 2010
Sunday, 25 April 2010
TDF Issue #14: Famous Fashionistaaaas!
Kate Moss - The famous english model!
Vanessa Hudgens - The famous actress, singer and girlfriend of famous actor Zac Efron is always up to date on the latest trends!
Selena Gomez - The young actress/singer is a role model to all us teens! Perfect hair/clothes, what more does a girl want?
Written by Co Manager - Rachel.
Saturday, 24 April 2010
TDF Issue #13: Stylish Sunglasses
Its the hottest, sunniest season and the must have accessory must be the sunglasses! :o) Give you eyes a stylish cover with these sunglasses:
Written by Co Manager Rachel.
Friday, 23 April 2010
TDF Issue #12: Ooh It's All Gone a Bit Sunny Here!
It's now officially Summer! Hooray! Want to ace that effortlessly cool chic look? Well here's how...
Pink Converse, £22, Next
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
Headband, £2.50, Next
Grey sequin vest, £8, Next
Floral Leggings, £6, New Look
Lace Skirt, £14, New Look
Scarf, £6, Next
Pink Converse, £22, Next
What a load of bargains! But what about makeup, I hear you ask? Well, we've covered that too!
Patstle Pink Lipgloss, £4.25, Barry M
Deluxe Eyeshadow Kit, £9.95, Barry M
And here is my own creation of the outfit...
Written by Manager Amber Kirk.
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