Vintage
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The growing trend for two wedding dresses.
There seems to be a new trend amongst stylish brides for more than one white dress on their big day.It used to be traditional for brides to have that one super special dress for their wedding day, and to revel in wearing it all day long, unless they left early to go on honeymoon. But now brides seem to be making the most of the chance to really dress up and are investing in two, and even three dresses for their big day. Kate Middleton swapped her lace and satin Amanda Burton creation for an ivory strapless McQueen gown with a lovely angora shrug cardigan over the top. This seemed…
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Will Pippa´s modelling dress make the next big sale?
It seems that Kate and Pippa have more things in common than a love of LK Bennett shoes. Just weeks after Kate´s see through dress designed by Charlotte Todd was sold at auction for a staggering amount (well, it was the dress that won a Prince…), it seems that Pippa´s fashion show blue dress may be the next big Kerry Taylor Auction frock! The blue halter neck dress was worn by Pippa in a fashion show at Edinburgh University in 2004, and was bought after the show by Vanessa Morgan, a design and PR Manager for Atelier Swarovski for 190 pounds. The dress had been made by designer Rowan McIntosh for the Godiva…
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Lily Allen weds!
This Saturday saw the wedding of Lily Allen and Sam Cooper, and the surprise but heart warming news that Lily is more than 12 weeks pregnant. All eyes were on the dress, as Lily is known as a vintage aficionado, who has here own vintage clothes shop, Lucy in Disguise, that she co-runs with sister Sarah, and has recently launched her own vintage-inspired line to be sold through Harvey Nichols. Lily is also a sometime muse of Karl Lagerfeld of Chanel, so he was another possible designer name in the frame. As it was, Lily plumped for an exquisite 1920s style dress by French designer Delphine Manivet, that owed something in style…
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Father’s Day – Stylish Gifts for the discerning Dad.
Father’s day will soon be upon us,and, if like me, this thought fills you with dread, help is at hand. Here are some stylish gifts that should suit every dad, from the cool and trendy dad, the dad in need of pampering, and the dad who has everything. Step this way for some hints and tips for making sure your daddy enjoys his special day. BHS Burton Selfridges – celebrating daddy cool season White Stuff Preeti Design – for the dad who has everything!
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Preeti design – Definitely one to watch!
I am an absolute Twitter devotee, not ashamed to admit it. One of the main reasons for this is that, as well as the chatting and celebrity following, you get the chance to discover new designers, companies and products that may not, as yet, have reached the High Street. I recently made a new discovery which I am eager to share with Fashion-Mommy readers. Allow me to introduce Preeti design! Preeti is an internet treasure trove of beautiful fashion accessories and jewellery that have been inspired by, and made in, India. Preeti’s founder, Rosie Gregory, has a love affair with the colour and culture of India that she experienced first…
