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Why staying in is the new going out.
I must be getting old! I used to be able to dance the night away, from dusk til dawn, and then get up and do a full days work. I used to like nothing more than a great night out, meeting friends, eating, drinking and frankly being merry. But now nothing makes me happier than a night in, with a great takeaway, a nice bottle of wine and something seriously good to watch on the TV. And I think the TV might just be the key to why I now enjoy this so much. Television now is a global event, opinions on TV programmes shared on Twitter in live time,…
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Stephen Arthur and his Perfect Party dress
Birmingham has a new style star. Stephen Arthur, an ICT teacher from Birmingham, created the winning design in a very special competition hosted by ITV’s This Morning programme and John Lewis. Called ‘The perfect Party dress’, the brief was to create a beautiful gown that could make all women look and feel like a million dollars. It also needed to be affordable and current. Stephen was judged the winner after a public vote. His design, in vibrant and very christmassy red, is a timeless, elegant classic. A stunning floor-length ball gown, crafted from the floatiest of chiffon, the dress has a crossover neckline that creates a structured and feminine silhouette,…
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The Queen of Style
I was asked to speak on my local Radio station,BBC Radio WM, yesterday, about our Queen. In particular, I was asked to speak about her style, her designers and her clothes. Because, although she may not be the name you immediately think of when discussing stylish royals, the Queen is undoubtedly one very stylish lady, perfectly able to set trends, and one whose 1950s wardrobe was full of the most beautiful outfits that continue to inspire today. The first really iconic dress worn by our Queen was the wedding dress she wore to her 1947 wedding to Prince Philip. Designed by Norman Hartnell, this was a stunning blend of wedding…
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Wallis Icon dresses – inspired by Marilyn, Grace, Audrey and Liz.
Wallis have finally unleashed their icon dress collection and it is so worth the wait. Inspired by the legendary leading ladies of Hollywood’s last Golden Age, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn, these dresses are timeless classics that will slot seamlessly into your wardrobe, ensuring you have a dress to fit every occasion. Here are the four dresses that have been introduced, along with the lady who inspired it. The Halter Block Colour Dress This dress, with its pencil skirt and halter neck style was inspired by the cool elegance of Grace Kelly, specifically in her role as model Lisa in Rear Window. Then the colour palette…
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