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Fabulous adds The Giving Keys to its range
Fabulous, the aptly named jewellery store brand that celebrated its 10th Birthday at the beginning of the month, has recently add ‘The Giving Keys’ to its wide and eclectic range of brands. And amongst the glittering beauty of the likes of Thomas Sabo, Trollbeads, Swarovski and Lulu Guinness, it may well be that it is The Giving Keys that shine brightest and boldest. The Giving Keys are a Los Angeles company founded by Caitlin Crosby. Inspired by a batch of discarded keys she saw in a key cutting shop, Caitlin came up with a concept that an old key could be re-purposed as a beautiful piece of jewellery that could…
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A love for Biba Bags
One of my main fashion obsessions is handbags. I have a huge collection that is stored literally everywhere in my house – in cupboards, under my bed, at the bottom of my wardrobe, in my office, basically anywhere I can find a little space. When it comes to a payday treat I will always be drawn to the handbag department, and in terms of brands, it is Biba that I love the most. Biba is a brand that was founded in the 1960s by the legendary Barbara Hulanicki. It was resurrected as a brand name by House of Fraser a few years ago, bringing the brand’s Art Deco style decadence…
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The 7 Types of Boots Every Woman Should Have In Their Wardrobe
Boots are a wardrobe staple that just about everyone has in their closet. A great pair, when made correctly, can last you years and years, which is part of the reason why they are so popular. However, when it comes to the type of boots that are most popular, that is where you will start to see people differing. Most of us can agree that you can’t have just one pair of boots – you need different pairs for different outfits and occasions. With these 7 types of boots, you will never have to make an “emergency” shopping trip for the right pair: The Fashion Must- Have Knee-High Boots Boots…
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Fashion enjoys a velvet goldmine
When it comes to fabric, this is the season that velvet makes a comeback. The ornate, luxurious fabric always has the potential to steal the show, with its dark and dramatic connotations, but this is the season that it shows it can be effective in more colours than just the traditional ‘Black Velvet’ or ‘Blue Velvet’ immortalised in song. It seems there has not been a red carpet in 2015 that has not been walked by someone in velvet. From Camilla Alves at the SAG Awards to Alicia Vikander in a soft, silvery grey at the Cannes Film Festival, velvet has become a staple for all seasons. And it isn’t…
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Hawkins Bazaar – Toys for Little boys and big boys
It’s around this time of year that I start to plan Christmas. Yes, it may seem a little early to some (and a little late to others!) but due to having Joe’s birthday very close to Christmas, along with two family wedding anniversaries, I find a little forward planning works well for me. Part of that planning involves writing about Christmas present ideas for Joe and Pete, and while Joe used to be very easy, now he is solely into football, this is not the case. And, as for Pete, what do you buy the man who seems to have everything? Hawkins Bazaar is actually an answer to those questions.…
