by Hannah Kane | Sep 12, 2013 | Culture
To Pay on the Nail This expression is still used to denote prompt payment. It arose from a practice in medieval markets, which were critical to the general buying and selling of wares, produce and livestock. Instant justice was dealt to those who reneged on agreements...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 12, 2013 | Fashion
Yes, it’s grey. Yes, it’s raining. What you need now is a dash of defiant spirit to power you through; and with London Fashion Week kicking off in a mere few days, this is the perfect time to channel one of our capital’s most iconic looks. From...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 12, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily outfit from Polyvore queen Jess, crafted with the (London) weather in mind… Thursday at the office. Frustrated, undervalued and just plain fed-up? Fight back with camo print silk, black leather and bondage-chic. YSL flats and Linda...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 11, 2013 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily outfit from Polyvore queen Jess, crafted with the (London) weather in mind… Say no to mid-week blues with this cocktail of seaside sophistication – aqua lace meets sunny citrus paired with candy-rock heels. An oversized...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 10, 2013 | Culture
To Hobnob This means to be on the closest possible terms of friendship. The phrase comes from ‘hob’ and ‘nob’ which meant ‘give and take’, which was a corruption of the earlier Anglo-Saxon hab and nab, ‘to have or not to have’. As good friends tend to stand by and...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 10, 2013 | Fashion
London street style | September 2013 Name: Alex Occupation: Designer What are you wearing? Giudit Bag, Chicos Jeans, Ray Ban Sunglasses Name: Rebecca Occupation: Graduate What are you wearing? Topshop trousers, H&M t-shirt, Necklace from a market Name: Natalia...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 9, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Lewis Conlon Agency: Select Hometown: Notting Hill, London 3 Likes: Fashion, food and girls. 3 Dislikes: Confined spaces, arrogant people and Brussel sprouts. Do you have any bad habits? I bite my nails. What do you look for in a lover? A good personality and...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 9, 2013 | Beauty
Skincare takes centre stage for A/W 13 Alexander Wang Perfect skin: if you haven’t got it (and lets face it, most of us haven’t), the only way is to fake it. The A/W shows were awash with beautiful faces, alluring in their lack of heavy catwalk warpaint, offering a...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 6, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Emily Agency: Models 1 Hometown: Esher, Surrey. 3 Likes: Travelling, ballet & shopping. 3 Dislikes: Snoring, olives and coffee. Do you have any bad habits? I bite my nails. What’s the best thing about being a model? Meeting new people and travelling. What’s...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 5, 2013 | Culture
To Keep Harping On Something This phrase means to be a bore by dwelling tediously on a subject, to talk or write endlessly on the same topic, or to keep bringing up the same point in an argument over and over again i.e. to ‘keep harping on the same string’. The phrase...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 4, 2013 | Fashion
Last Friday at the oldest public museum in the world, PHOENIX celebrated the launch of Oxford Fashion Week with more than two and a half thousand people exploring summer chic through the ages. PHOENIX hosted a shoot showing off the best of London in the heart...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 3, 2013 | Fashion
Who will you be this autumn? We’d recommend chaps take a close look at the latest collection from Italian luxury menswear brand Angelo Galasso. The designer is offering the kind of timeless yet updated tailoring that makes every man look like a movie star...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 3, 2013 | Fashion
PHOENIX is proudly London based and yes, London centric. We believe our hometown to be the most vibrant, experimental and accessible fashion hub in the world, and we believe that the globally renowned Regent Street is a perfect example of why our capital city packs...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 3, 2013 | Culture
To Play Gooseberry This phrase means to act as chaperon and be present when two lovers are together, and make sure that they observe the correct codes of conduct and morals. Courting couples cannot be blamed for agreeing with the saying that “two’s company, three’s a...
by Hannah Kane | Sep 2, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Elija Tyedmers Agency: Elite Age: 19 Hometown: Toronto 3 Likes: Soccer, Crème brûlée, Camping 3 Dislikes: Sunburns, Cars that don’t let you cross at crosswalks, stepping in dog poo! Best thing about being a model? Traveling to marvelous new places around...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 31, 2013 | Beauty
Independent perfumer Tom Daxon is a breath of fresh air In a world drowning under the sickly scents of mass-manufactured big-brands fragrances, a niche perfume is something to be cherished. A signature scent should personify the wearer, not the famous face on the box....
by Hannah Kane | Aug 30, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Marta Agency: Elite Age: 15 Hometown: Belgrade 3 Likes: History, Books & Ice Cream 3 Dislikes: Mean people, liars & rain. Best thing about being a model? Traveling and meeting new people. Best bit of advice you’ve been given? Stay true to...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 29, 2013 | Culture
To Talk Gibberish This phrase is derived from Geber who was an 11th century alchemist from Arabia, and the obscure mystical jargon he wrote in to avoid the displeasure of the respective members of the church of the day. Had he written openly this would have resulted...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 27, 2013 | Culture
To Throw Down The Gauntlet This phrase means to issue some form of a challenge. The gauntlet (or le gantelet) was a glove composed of jointed steel plates that were worn by knights in armour who used to throw it down to anyone who had offended them, as a sign that...
by Hannah Kane | Aug 26, 2013 | Fashion
Name: Paddy Mitchel Agency: Select Hometown: Beckenham 3 Likes: Humour, music festivals and Rugby. 3 Dislikes: Pretentious people, people with big egos and jet lag. Do you have any bad habits? Cheeky cigarettes. What’s the best thing about being a model? Making new...
