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Swan by Clements Ribeiro for Evans Pt 2 – It’s almost here!
Last week, I was invited to Arcadia HQ to enjoy a very special preview event of the new Swan by Clements Ribeiro for Evans collection. As I was a real fan of the last collection, this was something I definitely did not want to miss. A whole host of lovely bloggers had been invited along for a chance of having a girlie gossip, enjoying a glass of fizz, and, most importantly, getting the chance to try the new pieces on for themselves. I truly loved the last collection, which had the theme of pin-ups, and was very Mad Men inspired. This time around, there was a very Art Nouveau feel…
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Boden looks back to the 1960s for its new season looks
Boden are looking to the new A/W season with influence firmly rooted in the past. The High street style destination has produced a collection that owes more than passing nod to the styles, shapes and colours of the swinging sixties. With brightly coloured trousers cropped above the ankle, pretty tops and blouses with Peter Pan collars, and funnel neck jumpers, Boden is full of pieces that hark back to the days of Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton and Julie Christie. And then there are the fabulous dresses. Simple shift styles in warm fabrics like placket cord and stretch Ponte Roma style, in muted shades and gorgeous patterns, these dresses are timeless and…
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Duchess of Cambridge shines in gold at the Parlympics opening ceremony
It was a case of going for gold for Duchess Kate at the Olympics opening ceremony when she opted for a glorious brocade/lace coat in the subtlest of gold shades. Perhaps giving her support for another gold rush for Team GB, Kate wore a beautiful coat/dress from Day Birger et Mikkelson that she had worn as long ago as 2006, and has recycled almost every year since. But you can’t really blame her for this – it is a stunning piece, the perfect colour for the occasion, and also bang on trend for the next influx of brocade and lace that was so part of the A/W 2012 collections. Kate…
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It’s Back – The Designer Bridal Show is coming to town.
It is the most beautiful, most stylish wedding show of the year, and the great news is that it is back next month in another gorgeous venue. The Designer Vintage Bridal Show has glamour and elegance, acres of dresses, lashings of the most scrummy cakes and this year all under the exquisite roof of Hagley Hall, a Palladian mansion in Worcestershire. As you have come to expect of the DVB show, there are many attractions that will make this the perfect show for any bride to be, whether looking to add the finishing touches to the wedding, or just in the early stages of planning. Exhibitors this year range from…
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Back to school(and College, Uni whatever…) with Fashion-Mommy
It’s that time again when you wonder where the summer has gone. It seems like only two minutes ago we were hearing those ‘Schools Out’ adverts with the strains of Alice Cooper ringing in our ears, and now we will soon be waving our little ones (and not so small ones) off as they return to school and college. (and in the case of my little one – start nursery proper – sob!) So I’ve gathered some of the prettiest, cutest most practical back to school products for your perusal. There are must haves, and some lust haves, including gorgeous stationary items from Liberty London. New Look has some amazing…
