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The Best Thing About Autumn Is The Trench Coat
What’s the best thing about Autumn? Is it the leaves turning a lovely shade of gold as they fall from the trees? Maybe it’s the crisp Autumn mornings? The chance of an Indian Summer? For me, it is none of those things. The best single thing about Summer turning to Autumn is the chance to wear a trench coat. Of all the coats, jackets, cardigans and cover ups that we wear, the classic trench coat is the most iconic. It works in any shade, can be worn with the belt fastened neatly, or tied jauntily, and is just as good as a short jacket as it is in the classic…
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Lulu Guinness celebrates 25 years of gorgeous bags
One of the most iconic of British designers has this year celebrated 25 years of creating beautiful and unique handbags and luggage. Lulu Guinness launched her first range of classic bags in 1989, and now has a realm of celebrity fans, and a string of iconic designs, two of which, the flower basket and the Lips clutch, have a place in the V&A. I have been a huge fan of Lulu Guinness designs for quite a few years, I own three bags, two toiletry bags and a gorgeous cosmetic bag, all of which I absolutely treasure. Lulu’s designs are very Marmite – I posted a Christmas gift of a tote…
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The Harvey Nichols fashion show returns with added glitz
It’s back! The most glamorous fashion show on Birmingham’s social calender takes place on the 10th September. in the cool confines of the Old Post Office in The Mailbox. It is, of course, the Harvey Nichols Autumn/Winter fashion show, and this year it promises to be glitzier and more star studded than ever before. Showcasing an amazing fashion array from the cream of the world’s designers, attendees will be treated to a show filled with pieces from Christopher Kane, Markus Lupfer, Stella McCartney, Philip Armstrong and Kenzo, amongst many others. And if you can tear your eyes away from the fashion on parade, you will find that the celebrity filled…
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An evening with Amanda Wakeley
A few weeks ago I was invited to one of the most exciting experiences of my life, the chance to meet a real fashion legend, a woman whose designs have been worn by the likes of Diana, Princess of Wales and Kate Middleton, and whose career is full of amazing highs and horrifying lows, the fabulous Amanda Wakeley. I was invited by Fiona Gandy from the digital media agency 7thingsmedia, along with a small group of bloggers to spend an evening with Amanda at her flagship store on the Fulham Road, London. On arrival we were greeted with Pink Champagne and canapés, and had chance to marvel at the beautiful…
