The Royal wedding
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Launer Bags and Champagne – Selfridges celebrates The Queen at 90
This weekend sees Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her official 90th birthday. Although her actual birthday was in April, June is the official birthday month, with Trooping the Colour the celebration of this ‘birthday’. That means the lady is an honourary Gemini, which can only be a good thing. (Can you guess what my birth sign is…) Ahead of a weekend of celebrations, beacons, parties and all round jolly happenings, Selfridges has shone a spotlight on one of The Queen’s favourite brands. When she see Her Majesty carrying those very neat and highly chic handbags, there is a 99% chance that it will be from Launer London. These leather totes are…
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Happy Anniversary William and Kate
A year ago I was sitting in a caravan in Wales ignoring the sunshine outside, with my eyes glued to a telly screen. I wasn’t alone. Millions, if not billions of people around the World were sitting in apprehension, waiting for the moment when Kate Middleton would step from her car and reveal her wedding dress to the waiting world. That moment, when it was revealed that the dress was Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, made the fashion world gasp in delight. The dress was everything we dreamed it would be and more, which are words that could be ascribed to Kate, now the Duchess of Cambridge, herself. Of course,…
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Kate – The best looks from the best dressed women in Britain.
Finally, a respected magazine gives the opinion on the Duchess of Cambridge’s style that many of us mere mortals hold. Kate has been named as Number One in the Harper’s Bazaar best dressed of 2011 poll. The magazine says ‘Catherine’s incredible style evolution has gripped us all. She gave us the year’s – if not the century’s – most thrilling fashion moment at the royal wedding, and is shaping up as an amazing ambassador for British designers and the high street.’ I am thrilled at this news. Kate has proved that by mixing the High Street and High end designers, you can create a wardrobe that is full of instant…
