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Seventies chunky heels at Spartoo
The Seventies trend shows no sign of disappearing. The recent SAG awards saw Angelina Jolie, Tilda Swinton and Rose Byrne all embrace 1970s trends in dress. But what about shoes? I personally adore the variety of shoe styles available from the 1970s. By this, I’m not talking Noddy Holder or Ziggy Stardust type shoes, but the stacked heeled, cork heeled sexy platforms that were usually in natural colours like tan and browns. These were shoes that have stood the test of time, and are still worn to great effect by the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Kim Kardashian and Jessica Biel. I have recently discovered the French shoe stylist Spartoo.…
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Elle Style retrospective – Get the Look with Next.
February 13th sees one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the style calendar. The annual Elle Style awards attract a gaggle of gorgeously dressed stars, all showing off their most fashion forward looks on the Elle Red Carpet. Last years ceremony was a vintage one in terms of style. Thandie Newton, Helena Christianson and Sophie Ellis Bexter all showed serious style credentials, but my personal favourite was the icon that is Emma Watson . Does this girl ever have an off day? Next are the sponsors of this years Elle Style awards and they have set bloggers a challenge. Could you recreate your favourite Elle style look using pieces…
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Retro scarf looks from Liberty London.
There is something oh so stylish about the ability to carry off wearing a headscarf. All those retro icons could do it with ease – Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn all wore their scarves with finesse. And it looks like they may be about to make a comeback for spring, with Karen Gillan and Michelle Williams showing that they can look just amazing for those attempting retro elegance. Liberty London have just launched an amazing new range of beautiful scarves. Some contain their famous liberty prints taken from the Liberty archives, my personal favourite being the exquisite Art Nouveau feather print of the ‘Hera’, but there are also…
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CiCi PR Press Day and Celebrity Gifting Suite…fashion, beauty and celebs galore.
Cici’s press days are always a little bit special. The venue is the gorgeous Jalouse club in the heart of Mayfair, the brands cover highly covetable clothing, jewellery and beauty brands, and the celeb count is always high, with a host of gorgeous ladies turning out to see the pick of the new season. The latest event was no exception. This was a showcase for a range of brands, from the stunning lingerie of new brand Lulu Lonsdale (launching today , check back in the morning for a showcase post about this brand), unusual swimwear from Lisa Blue Swim and beautiful holiday wardrobe essentials from Mya Blue Beach and jewellery…
