accessories
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New handbag lust list
Of all the fashion items you can buy, it is handbags that I have the biggest weakness for. I must have at least 200 now, and I can’t seem to part with any of them. I have some great designer buys from the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Michael Kors, Tods, Lulu Guinness, Mulberry and Marc Jacobs, along with lots of beautiful vintage clutches picked up in charity shops and flea markets, and plenty of High Street buys as well. The collection is stored under the bed, bursting out of cupboards, and is a constant source of moaning from the husband, but I still couldn’t bear to part with any of…
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Update that Kitchen with Lilly Loray
In fashion, when we can’t afford to buy a complete new outfit, we try an update with accessories instead. A little black dress can be transformed just by adding a statement necklace, or a coloured cardigan, or a jaunty scarf. It is much the same when we come to looking at rooms in our homes. We may not be able to completely redecorate, but we can update and revamp by selecting some choice new accessories. A great place to look if you want to add colour and pattern to your kitchen is the Lilly Loray website. Lilly Loray is concerned with textiles, namely textiles for the kitchen, although the beautiful…
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Wallis unveil their latest W Collection
Following on from the success of previous ‘W’ Collections, Wallis have recently unveiled their latest range, and I think it might be the best yet. With an eclectic mix of floral prints and stark black pieces at it’s heart, the collection is a veritable capsule wardrobe that contains pieces that will work well this Spring, and into Summer. A mix and match collection, the hero piece maxi dresses alone could take you from a Summer wedding, a day at the races, or a country picnic with a simple change of accessories. In comparison to the last W Collection, this is a far more feminine range, the last was heavy on…
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Reviewed – Pearl Rondel Bracelet from Pearl and Clasp
In general, the jewellery I own is costume stuff. I love statement necklaces, plastic bangles, little treasures I’ve picked up on my travels abroad and diamante bling. Most of my jewellery has sentimental, rather than actual value. But there is an exception to the rule. I love pearls. Pearls are the birthstone for June, they are a jewel that always looks pretty but with an edge of cool, Marianne Faithful, Marilyn Monroe and Madonna are just some of the icons who have worn pearls to make a fashion statement. Pearls are a style classic, always current, and always a statement. American Company Pearl and Clasp have a fantastic range of…
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Pretty storage solutions from The Basket Company
The Basket Company is a brand that offers a range of storage solutions that can help you organise your home and possessions, whether you are sorting children’s toys, books and magazines, or even your more girly possessions. I was recently offered the opportunity to review some of their products and I decided that sometimes, you really need to sort the small stuff. So I chose a couple of very pretty, girlie products that I would use to organise some of my own things properly. The Basket Company, as you can probably guess from the name, is primarily concerned with a range of high quality basketware, but they also have other…
