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M&Co Glitter and sparkle for the party season
I’ve seen a great meme this morning, which says ‘on the stroke of midnight – Christmas carols everywhere.’ Because of course, on the stroke of midnight, we are then into November, and with the Oxford Street lights being switched on next weekend, we really can start to look towards Christmas, and our party season wardrobes. Today I am turning my attention towards M&Co, who always seem to pull something pretty and sparkling out of the bag when it comes to Christmas. This year, they have all the bases covered, with Art Deco style beading and flapper dresses, lace shift styles and plisse pleats on both dresses and tops, and dresses…
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Downton and Strictly herald the return of the fringe
It’s that time of year again. The night’s may be drawing in and the days getting shorter and darker, but they are also filled with sparkle, shimmer and…fringes. Autumn sees the return of two of the most glamorous programmes on television, Downton Abbey and Strictly Come Dancing, and with the return of these programmes we also see the welcome re-emergence of the flapper dress, and those fabulous fringes. Flapper dresses, the standout piece of 1920s style, is a perennial party favourite, with those long fringes perfect for those who love to standout on the dance floor. This is highlighted no better than on Strictly Come Dancing, where Alison Hammond, Caroline…
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Channel Christmas Downton with Miss Selfridge
Downton Abbey is one of the jewels in the ITV Christmas offering, showing on the evening of Christmas Day, and always much-anticipated. This years episode promises to be a sparkling affair, with the official ‘coming out’ and presentation to Royalty of Lady Rose. This means a chance to drool over a splendid range of beaded and glittering 1920s fashions, gorgeous flapper frocks, jewelled headbands and glam gloves and shoes. Miss Selfridge is this season taking us back to Winter’s past with a stunning party range that has a definite vintage feel. Of course, that has to include dresses that are just perfect if you are coming over all decadence and…