Streetwear Spotlight: Supply & Demand

I've worked with a huge number of streetwear brands over the years and absolutely love the freedom of the clothing and the expressive designs that always come from these designers. Supply and Demand is one of the exceptional brands I've had the pleasure of working with, but don't just take my word for it...

Inspiration is always key when designing a clothing brand and Supply & Demand are heavily influenced by New York street style. They use graphics to celebrate the districts and icons of New York in a unique way by using a mainly monochromatic style with injections of tie dye and paint splashes and pops of colour.

OOTD: Funmi Ogunja Colour Blocks

One of my favourite bloggers Funmi Ogunja over at funmiogunja.com is probably one of the best dressed female bloggers I know. Let's check out her hot summer colour blocking look...

Meet Orico - Advanced Pure Urban Skincare

You might have read this headline and wondered, how can a skincare brand be 'urban'? Well you're about to find out how the word fits this particular brand of skincare so perfectly, you will wonder why other brands have not formulated a range like this before...

Orico is the new British, advanced pure skincare range designed for the everyday demands urban living places on our skin such as pollution, air-conditioning, central heating and stress. Companies such as the VLCC Wellness brand already formulate cosmetics such as 'anti-pollution sprays' to combat the harmful effects of pollution in the bustling city of Mumbai, and now this great british beauty brand is offering us something even better.

Feature: The Best Make-Up Brands Which Cater to Darker Skin Tones

It's surprising that this is even still a topic for discussion considering the leaps and bounds modern make-up has made. But unfortunately some people still find it hard to find a dark enough shade of foundation. Here are some of the best make-up brands that actually cater to darker skin tones...

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Streetwear Spotlight: Tribal Life

Streetwear is becoming more and more influential in the world of fashion as style seekers turn their heads from the catwalks to the streets to look for style inspiration. Let's take a look at an up and coming brand with bags of inspiration to offer...

Tribal Life is a family business is the truest sense. Huguette Bukasa is the designer behind the brand, but her whole family are involved in the process. Her mother and sister cut out her designs and sew them for her, while her older sister handles the PR and Marketing. Huguette's other sister draws out her designs for her, which are inspired by her half Congolese and half Bulgarian heritage. Huguette explained to me:

StyleSpiration: What to Wear to Work When it's HOT

I don't often use capital letters when I write, but I think the current weather in the UK warrants it. Like a lot of working Londoners, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to find appropriate work wear which doesn't reduce me to a puddle after a long tube journey, here's some inspiration...

Event: PAUSE Magazine Pop Up Shop with Oliver Proudlock

Searching for something to do this week? PAUSE Magazine will be launching their first ever pop-up shop on this Tuesday and you're all invited...

Just after the launch of the summer issue, PAUSE has decided to take things one step further and are now opening their doors to the public with their very own pop up shop. This will give customers the opportunity to meet the team members (including me!) get their hands on the magazine and take a look at the hand picked exclusive brands on offer which include: Serge DeNimes, Mr GUGU, Velsvoir, Watch Warehouse, Pray for Paris, Jelly & Cream, Two Angle and Rubert & Calvin, as well as some exclusive summer shades provided by PAUSE.

Nominations Open for Asian Media Awards

Championing diversity in the media is especially important for us here at the Urban Fashion and Beauty Directory, so we are pleased to announce that the nomination process for the Asian Media Awards is now open...

Categories aim to reward talent within the television, radio, print and marketing sectors of the Asian Media Industry. The awards also endeavour to highlight the ground breaking work of reporters and journalists within the mainstream media.

Ed Sheeran's Favourite Moisturiser Brand Launches in the UK

Male Grooming is becoming more and more popular, and with men and women feeling more comfortable pampering themselves, Hempz gets ready to launch in the UK just in time...

A brand new product from Hempz is about to launch in the UK and it looks like its just the thing for men and women who like to sparkle. Hempz Coconut Fusion Body Soufflé is an incredibly intense body moisturiser which has been whipped into a light cream and features a blend of coconut and a touch of shimmer. This cream will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth as well as hydrated which is important in this hot weather.

Holistic Essentials wins Natural Beauty Award

Holistic Essentials has won the Natural Beauty Award in the category ‘Best Facial Scrub/Exfoliator’ by Green Parent Magazine 2013...

This wonder product is 100% natural and faithful to the 5000 year-old tradition of Ayurveda, the Indian holistic science of health and wellbeing.

Discover a Brand New Way of Moisturising

While we all know that moisturising our skin is an essential part of our daily routine, many of us get frustrated by lotions which take too long to absorb or are so thick they take ages to apply, Vaseline now has the solution...

A new ground breaking spray format has been developed for quicker, easier and more convenient moisturising. Vaseline has developed the NEW Spray & Go Moisturiser spray lotion with a unique continuous spray-system that dispenses the lotion quickly and evenly. The formula allows the lotion to absorb in seconds, so you can put your clothes straight on after moisturising and run out the door.

Meet LA Teen Sensation Temara Melek

Fashion icons come from all different walks of life and for years singers and musicians have influenced the way we look, so it's no wonder that Teen Sensation and model Temara Melek has become such a fashion icon...

Hotly tipped as one to watch, Temara Melek  will release her new single Karma's Not Pretty in September this year. Having had a sneak preview of the single we can confirm that this track is a delicious morsel of classic teen pop that we won't be forgetting anytime soon, have a listen for yourself via the link at the end of the article.

MIA Latest Star to Wear H&H Nails

Nail Art has moved on leaps and bounds in the past few years and now more than ever we are obsessed with having our fingertips adorned with the latest designs...

H&H Nails have been seen on the fingertips of Beyonce and Rihanna and now rapper/singer MIA has joined the gang in the video for her new single Bring The Noize MIA wears a bold set of gold jaguar nails from the brand’s extensive range of creative offerings. The talons are designed by Holly Silius and Hannah Warner who have earned themselves an army of celebrity fans and made their catwalk debut at Thierry Mugler’s AW12/13 show. Not bad.

Botanical Nutri-Repair Range from Yves Rocher UK

A new botanical hair care range aimed at very dry to frizzy hair is now available from Yves Rocher UK, just in time for Summer...

New Collection: Dope Couture Summer 2013

It's Summer and as the sun has decided to come out, so have all the new collections, including this summer offering from Dope Couture...

Global brand Dope Couture believe that luxury equates to freedom and is more than just a lifestyle choice, but a state of mind. Dope try to reflect this concept in every single piece they create, along with the aim to bring a luxurious lifestyle to the world, because in their own words "everyone  deserves the right to feel on top of the world".