Agenda: Maison Martin Margiela; Azealia Banks; Top Boy; The Civil Wars; Secret Weekends
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Fashion: Shine in the shade
if it ain't broke, don't fix it – the collaboration between optical titans Cutler & Gross and avant-garde label Maison Martin Margiela was such a hit first time around that the brands have decided to try it out again. This season's offerings include the signature Margiela framless shades, with large round lenses almost cartoonish in size, and a subtle, modern aviator shape with clear plastic frames. What do you mean the sun isn't shining? From £310, maisonmartinmargiela.com
Face to watch: Azealia Banks
Think a hipper-hopper Peaches and you'd be close to the vibe of this 22-year-old New Yorker's mischievous electro-rap. Latest track "212" has been a bloggers' delight – though beware some truly potty-mouthed lyrics bit.ly/pt8l27
Social networking: Match the tweet to the star
Lindsay Lohan, Ellen Barkin, Will Young, Ed Sheeran
1 I skip out of Mulberry joyous and happy and of course contained and business woman like
2 Question,y cant u fucks usin the "egg"find a betta way of verifying urselves?If ur creative enuf 2 do this tweetshit,y cant u find an avatar?
3 It's funny how the money changes situations
4 why is kale so hard on the tongue? it's just not meant to be a 'food friend' of mine, no matter how hard i try! :(
Answers at the bottom of the page
App watch: Sonar
Remember good old- fashioned, in-person networking? Eek! Well, it need not be so disorienting with this locational app which will give you the lowdown on which of your virtual acquaintances are at any given function/conference, be they contacts from Twitter, Facebook or Linkedin. Free from iTunes
On the radar: Because some things are still worth getting excited about...
TV: Top Boy
Early word is strong for this four-part drama exploring gang culture on an east London estate and starring actor/MC Ashley Walters. It airs on Channel 4 on 31 Oct and you can catch a trailer here... bit.ly/pOdUWv
Music: The Civil Wars
We will readily jump on the rickety bandwagon of this noirish Americana duo, currently benefiting from the accolades of recent tourmate Adele. Watch as their album Barton Hollow starts its slow ascent up the charts
Web: Secret Weekends
Brush up on your spontaneity with this mystery getaway planner which will arrange a surprise weekend for you and friends/partners including accommodation and activities. secretweekends.com
Lexpionage: Werrification, n.
A confirmation of one's truth or authority predicated on one's proximity to a member of the Conservative party. Business cards not included, but can always be distributed none the less
MATCH THE TWEET: 1.WILL YOUNG; 2. ELLEN BARKIN; 3. ED SHEERAN; 4. LINDSAY LOHAN
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