Girls Star Allison Williams Covers Company Magazine

January 23, 2013

Allison Williams Company magazine cover Like most other twenty-somethings on the planet I’m currently spending all of my free time watching HBO’s Girls or texting/tweeting my friends about the show (sample text: “OMG Shoshanna is EVEYTHING!”) So I was really excited to spot Allison Williams – aka Marnie – on the cover of Company magazine’s February issue.

I’ve developed a pretty big girl crush on Allison over the last few months, as her red carpet style is showing great potential. I expect we’ll see her all over the front row at New York Fashion week, in early February, and surely it won’t be long until US Vogue photograph her for their “steal of the month” page.

But, for now, the 24-year-old actress is keeping busy with cover shoots. The Company editorial is really fun and playful (think bright Kat Maconie heels, clashing prints and statement sunglasses) and Allison certainly knows how to work the camera. Speaking exclusively to the magazine she summed up Girls‘ instant success, saying: “There’s not anything alienating or too hipster about it. We’re not dating substantial boys, they’re weird. It’s like a digital time capsule. People will watch it in 20 years time and it will sum up a certain generation.”

Company’s February 2013 issue is on newsstands now. Are you pleased to see Allison Williams on the cover?

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Hide & Chic: The January 2013 Edition

January 1, 2013

Happy New Year! There’s lots to look forward to this year, and January 2013 is packed full of exciting events. Awards Season officially kicks off in a weeks’ time, and at the end of the month the Spring 2013 Haute Couture collections will show in Paris. Stay in the loop with all the must-know news with the latest Hide & Chic edition…

Olivia Rubin’s Cruise Collection: Olivia Rubin’s fabulous and super-wearable Cruise 2013 collection drops this month. Keep an eye on Olivia’s online store, as the printed pink dress [above] is sure to sell out fast. It’s oh so flattering and is a great investment for the summer wedding season.

The Paris Haute Couture Shows: The Spring/Summer 2013 Haute Couture collections will hit the Paris runways from January 21st to the 24th. This season Givenchy are sadly missing from the show schedule (though the label is continuing to produce couture), but we have plenty to look forward to from Elie Saab, Chanel, Dior, Valentino, JPG and more… Bring on the Oscar gowns!

The ASOS Geocentric Collection: ASOS are wasting no time this year, launching their first S/S 2013 trend in January. The “Geocentric” collection is packed full of bright colours, bold prints and mismatched separates. Create a striking optical illusion in the orange and blue T-shirt [above] which is sure to bring a new lease of life to skinny jeans. Online in January 2013 at ASOS and ASOS USA.


Jo Malone London Earl Grey & Cucumber Fragrance: Jo Malone have just launched their new scent, which is truly delicious. Previously available as part of the limited-edition Tea Collection, Earl Grey & Cucumber is now sold as a stand-alone fragrance and I’m obsessed with the cool, crisp and refreshing cologne. Available now from £38 for 30ml at Selfridges.

Awards Season: Forget Christmas, Awards Season is the most wonderful time of the year! And the red carpet is sure to be amazing in 2013, as Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard and Nicole Kidman are leading the nominations. The Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala takes place on the 5th, leading up to the Golden Globes on January 13th. Exciting times!

Girls Season 2: HBO’s hit show returns for its second season on January 13th, and is back on UK screens the very next day! If the two-week wait feels like a lifetime you can distract yourself with the latest teaser trailer. It looks like it’s going to be another great series. P.S I really hate that string vest…

And, finally, it’s time to hide… the high calorie Christmas snacks! Fashion Week is only a month away, for starters, and my body is definitely crying out for a break from sugar. Anyone else attempting a health-kick this month?

What launches, events, award shows are you most excited about, this month? 

Hide & Chic: The October 2012 Edition

October 1, 2012
It’s the first day of October, which means we’ve got a whole host of new exhibitions, product launches, trends and must-watch TV shows coming our way. Keep up-to-date with everything that’s going on this month with October’s Hide & Chic edit. You’ll be pleased to know it doesn’t feature anything Halloween related, which is quite an achievement…
Chanel’s Little Black Jacket: The Little Black Jacket exhibition arrives in London on October 12th. A selection of Karl Lagerfeld’s favourite ladies (including Carine, SJP, Elle Fanning and Alexa Chung) posed for exhibition, so hurry down to the Saatchi gallery fast. It’s only in town for three weeks!
The “Style to Savour” Campaign at Harrods: Today Harrods launch their exciting new online campaign, Style to Savour. Famed for their food halls, the iconic department store has fused fashion and food together for the month of October. Check out their stunning fashion images, photographed in Ladurée and their other world-class eateries, at harrods.com from today. 
The Baroque Trend: The look started on the runways at Balmain and Dolce & Gabbana, and now the great British high street is getting in on the baroque trend. Topshop is currently leading the way, with their body-con printed dress, which gives you the Balmain look for under £40!

Tommy Hilfiger for Breast Health International: Tommy Hilfiger is offering his support to Breast Health International (BHI), with a limited-edition charity tote bag. The navy blue and red handbag goes on sale this month, and £100 from each purchase (the bag retails at £225) will be donated to BHI’s Fund for Living. Look out for the accompanying campaign, which stars Charlotte Gainsbourg and was photographed by Drew Barrymore.
Monica Vinader’s Scarves: You won’t struggle to spot Monica Vinader‘s designs on the front row at fashion week, and October sees the launch of jewellery designer’s scarf collection. The cotton and silk printed scarves will be available to buy in the Scarf Room at Liberty, and in Monica’s South Molton street store, later this month. Prices start at £80. 
Hide… Sex and the City: Yep, it’s time to ditch those DVD boxsets, ladies. It’s all about Lena Dunham’s Girls now, which makes it’s UK debut on Sky Atlantic, in mid-October. There’s less Manolo Blahnik (in fact, there aren’t any Manolos) but it’s refreshingly real and will win you over in no time at all.

Are you excited about all of the upcoming October 2012 launches? Do you plan to watch Girls? And will you visit the Chanel Little Black Jacket exhibition?