One more year has gone by with plenty of fabulous red carpet-gowns and great street-style looks. And, among the stylish women we’ve seen in 2023, a few stood out from the crowd thanks to on-point sartorial choices, becoming style icons and references. So, with no further ado, here are the best-dressed women of 2023. 1- … Read more
Notorious is totally in Christmas and End of the Year holidays mode. That means family first! Kids, uncles, and aunts are snagging all our love and time right now. But hey, that doesn’t mean we’re ghosting our fab reader community during the festive season. Let’s face it – you, our dear readers, are practically fam … Read more
Oh, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy! Her name alone conjures images of sleek, minimalist elegance, a beacon of style from the nineties that continues to echo through the fashion corridors today. Imagine this: a world where Khaite, Bottega Veneta, and The Row are tipping their hats to Carolyn’s effortless panache. And now, the allure of Carolyn Bessette … Read more
Hosting a dinner party isn’t exactly a stroll through the park, but let’s not paint it all as a Herculean feat. These shindigs are meant to be a blast for everyone, including you, the host with the most. After a bit of sleuthing around and gathering intel from friends who’ve hosted some memorable bashes, we’ve … Read more
Copenhagen Fashion Week is a right cracker, buzzing with energy, much like Danish lasses and their uber-cool Instagrams. Nowadays, it seems the fashion world’s split down the middle: on one side, the French girl style; on the other, the Scandi girl style. Well, since a picture’s worth a thousand words, let’s have a butcher’s at … Read more
As you’ve already sussed out, us lot at Notorious are right keen on sustainability. And what’s more sustainable and savvy than bagging resale and luxury vintage? Luxury consignment sites for pre-loved clobber are the bee’s knees for snagging one-of-a-kind designer gear or simply decluttering your wardrobe. Fashion buffs and stylists are already on this eco-friendly … Read more
The first thing you have to consider is that all (all, no euphemism) shops are clogged to the brim with sequined dresses, skirts, trousers, suits and shoes. We’re totally not anti-sequin – actually, we’re pretty smitten with the glitzy glam and the way it jazzes things up. But let’s be real, the world’s practically drowning … Read more
The King-of-Cool Steve McQueen, President John F. Kennedy, Elvis Presley, Robert Pattinson, Captain America‘s Chris Evans and most stylish men all have one thing in common: The fisherman sweater. Also known as an Aran sweater, the hand-stitched pullover is famous for its intricate patterns. Did you know that behind the stitches of your fisherman sweater, … Read more
Ich werde nie müde, Schwarz zu tragen, aber es gibt eine andere Lieblingsfarbe für den Winter in meinem Kleiderschrank; ein Farbton, der so köstlich aussieht wie sein Name, Schokoladenbraun. Unser nicht essbares Verlangen besteht aus dunkelbraunen Stücken, die fabelhaft und raffiniert aussehen. In diesem Artikel sehen Sie Inspirationen, wie man das schicke Schokoladenbraun trägt und … Read more
The Outfit Cost Challenge is the latest buzz in the fashion world on TikTok. Kicked off by two savvy editors from Eliza.co.uk, this trend involves donning what appears to be identical outfits and asking Joe Public which one they reckon is the pricey number. To get a handle on the buzz, the hashtag #OutfitCostChallenge has … Read more
In the high-stakes poker game of luxury fashion, Louis Vuitton has upped the ante with its latest handbag, the Millionaire Speedy. Costing a mere trifle of one million dollars, it’s the perfect accessory for those who feel their current handbags are embarrassingly affordable. This bag doesn’t just scream luxury; it practically hires a skywriter to … Read more
Here are some keywords and expressions to impress your audience as a true fashionista. A- Apparel: Any kind of clothing. B- Baggy: loose-fitting coats, shirts /wide-legged jeans etc. C- Contemporary: mid-priced but trend-focused clothes, more affordable than designer brands. D- Dress for the occasion: to wear the right clothes for each specific occasion. For example: … Read more
Kim Kardashian has just launched a nipple bra! It’s a bra with a built-in nipple from her brand Skims, to add an extra somethin’-somethin’ to any tight shirt. My first reaction was to laugh. After all, what else to expect from the Kardashians but the ridiculing of femininity? Kim Kardashian’s body is a statement of … Read more
We understand that the considerations you juggled at parties in your early 20s shift quite a bit by the time you’re cruising through your late 30s or early 40s. To dust off your party prowess, we’ve crafted five golden rules to turn you into the ultimate queen of the soirée scene. Ready to pick up … Read more
As we start in AW23-24, that familiar urge to refresh our wardrobes with new collection pieces kicks in. And what’s at the top of our list? Designer handbags, naturally. We’ve all coveted that new Prada model strutting its stuff during fashion week street style showcases. But let’s be real – splurging thousands of Euros on … Read more
Ah, December 2017—remember it well? Phoebe Philo, the high priestess of minimalistic chic, announced her departure from Celine. For almost a decade, she reigned supreme as its creative director, morphing Celine into the go-to sanctuary for the modern, professional woman. The era was so epochal that Philo fans earned their own moniker: “Philophiles.” A dedicated … Read more
If you’ve been paying attention to social media and mainstream news outlets, you’ve likely heard of the new term “Quiet Luxury” taking the fashion world by storm. In fact, Quiet Luxury is a new name for a concept you already know quite well. It’s the glamorous cousin of minimalism. Keep reading because this article will … Read more
Did you know that like cholesterol, there is good alcohol in skincare products and bad alcohol? We usually think of alcohol as something that is bad for your skin, because it can cause irritation and dryness – hence wrinkles! But depending on which type of alcohol and its position on the ingredients list, it can … Read more
This winter, it’s all about being savvy with our sartorial choices to update our wardrobe intelligently. And guess what’s topping the must-have list? Yep, the grey pullover. From V-necks to turtlenecks, this cosy piece has been strutting its stuff on nearly every AW23-24 runway. If you’re aiming for that timeless, chic vibe, the grey pullover … Read more
Whether you believe in astrology, find it an amusing pastime, or plain silly, we thought we’d give you an excellent excuse to add new pieces to your jewellery collection this year (if you ever needed one!). In short, each of the twelve Zodiac signs has its own gemstone, called the birthstone. So, keep reading to … Read more
In the video above, we tell you the history of the Wellington boots. Where the name comes from, when and how it became fashionable. The Wellington boots, or just Welly, have been an enduring fashion icon for quite a while. It became a must-have shoe for the countryside, on walks and hunts. The late Queen Elizabeth … Read more
October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month since 1985. Also known as Pinktober because of the colour chosen to promote this critical campaign. According to the World Health Organization, pink October “helps to increase attention and support for the awareness, early detection and treatment as well as palliative care of this disease.” Why pink? The … Read more
A new breed of fashion consumers is rising from the challenges that have rocked the world in recent years. On one side of the coin, we’re all about brands that are transparent, sustainable, and committed to fair trade. On the flip side, the explosion of the second-hand and vintage market is a testament to this … Read more