shopping
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The final Downton Fashion feast
The curtain finally falls on Downton Abbey on Christmas Day, with millions of fans already mourning its departure. Many will miss Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary, Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith, and the inimitable Maggie Smith and her acerbic one liners. But if I am brutally honest, what I will miss most is the frocks and fashion. Downton started just before World War One, but the most recent series have been set in the roaring twenties, when hemlines were raised, waists were dropped along with not so few inhibitions. The 1920s is a fashion era that was truly revolutionary, especially for women, and it remains both fascinating and iconic for…
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Six Handy Tips to Picking a Ring that Matches Your Lady’s Personal Style
Taste in jewellery is highly personal, as is fashion, flair, and style. When shopping for a ring that will be the perfect match for the special woman in your life, there are a number of considerations to keep in mind that will make your task infinitely easier. Asking her outright has its place but the surprise of a wonderfully suited gift makes the gesture much more pleasurable for both the giver and receiver. Six Tips for Finding the Perfect Ring Personality How would you describe your lady’s personality? Create a list of her qualities and key attributes. Is she feisty and confident, outgoing, loud, and colourful? Is she an outdoorsy…
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Snow Queen inspiration at Topshop
Hans Christian Anderson was a true literary genius wasn’t he. For when he created the Snow Queen, he not only created one of the most memorable characters in children’s literature, he also produced a legendary fashion icon. When Winter comes, and if there is even a little chance of snow, the stark white, slivers of silver and lashings of fur become total wardrobe favourites. Because who doesn’t want to look like a beautiful Snow Queen in a Winter Wonderland? This season Topshop have created a range of pieces that will allow you to take inspiration from that chilly but beautiful fashionista, with dresses that have sequins and sparkle, cuddly fur…
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Christmas Gift ideas and review from Jack Wills
My latest gift guide/review deals with some fabulous products from Jack Wills. They have really upped the ante this year when it comes to great Christmas gift ideas and stocking fillers, with a range that shows variety, style and, of course, that navy and pink classic stripe design. Jack Wills is a brand I’m slightly unfamiliar with in that I obviously know the brand, but have always believed it was something for a teenage audience. This was due to the hoodies, shirts and t-shirts that were a big story for the brand. But to dismiss Jack Wills as just somewhere for casual teenage wear is to make a huge mistake,…
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Deluxe Dinner Suits from F&F Clothing
As I mentioned in a previous post, I was nominated for best blogger award at the inaugural Birmingham Awards which took place last Friday at the Warwickshire Cricket Ground. I was dressed in a beautiful gown from Kaliko (which you can read about here.) My husband Pete, who was my plus one on the night was in a wonderful formal dinner suit that was sent for the occasion by those wonderful people at F&F Clothing. Pete is quite adventurous when it comes to clothing, he will experiment with different colours and take chances on new styles. He has worn a dinner suit on a number of occasions ranging from weddings,…
