christmas
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Fashion Focus on Jumpers from Dorothy Perkins
I’ve just returned from the first school run of the new term, and all I can say is brrrrr! My little boy Joe described it best this morning, calling the day ‘Sunny cold’, with a bit of frost, bright blue skies and sun, but a definite chill in the air. We are now in the midst of jumper season. Jumper season means those lovely, chunky knits now take centre stage, and as jumper season blends into Christmas jumper season in just a month’s time (just 27 days until you start opening that advent calendar), now is a perfect time to stock up on all those knits, and maybe add a…
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Destination Christmas has arrived at Selfridges
When do you officially start your countdown to Christmas? Is it when you first realise that every advert on TV is for some sort of toy? Is it when you see the giant tins of Quality street have arrived in your local supermarket? Maybe your countdown doesn’t begin until the first Christmas lights switch on, or until you see the John Lewis advert, or maybe you are far more traditional, and start your countdown when you open that first window on your advent calendar. For me, the Christmas countdown starts when Selfridges open Destination Christmas, opening the curtains on their wonderful festive windows, and introduce the ‘elfridges’ who are there…
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Downton and Strictly herald the return of the fringe
It’s that time of year again. The night’s may be drawing in and the days getting shorter and darker, but they are also filled with sparkle, shimmer and…fringes. Autumn sees the return of two of the most glamorous programmes on television, Downton Abbey and Strictly Come Dancing, and with the return of these programmes we also see the welcome re-emergence of the flapper dress, and those fabulous fringes. Flapper dresses, the standout piece of 1920s style, is a perennial party favourite, with those long fringes perfect for those who love to standout on the dance floor. This is highlighted no better than on Strictly Come Dancing, where Alison Hammond, Caroline…
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Make Up Always Looks better with Primer
I think most of us will agree with the above statement, which is now at the forefront of the latest video campaign from the legendary Californian make-up studio, Smashbox. Smashbox have a large range of Primers, including their award winning Photo Finish Primer, which was award a Company beauty award last year. So what are the reasons for wearing Primer? To put it simply, everything that goes on over the top looks instantly better for having primer at the base. A good primer can help even the skin tone, can minimise the appearance of fine lines and pores and can provide the perfect base for foundation, helping it to last…
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The Ciate Mini Mani Manor has hit Selfridges
Every year, I know that the countdown to Christmas is really on when one particular product hits stores. The Ciate nail polish advent calender is always a gorgeous proposition, whether you be buying it to open throughout December, or just getting it to rip open the 24 mini nail polishes right away. The latest Ciate advent calender was launched exclusively this week at Selfridges, and once again, it is sure to sell out very quickly. This years calendar is housed in its very own mansion, all bedecked in Christmas finery. It includes 17 of Ciaté’s most popular shades including Mistress, Amazing Gracie and Cupcake Queen plus five exclusive textured polishes,…
