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Louis Vuitton channels Elizabeth Taylor for the new season
Flicking through my September Issue of Vogue, I found that I just kept turning the pages back to look at the stunning images from the Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2013 campaign. Made up of stunning photographs showing the likes of Karen Elson and Gisele Bundchen, almost unrecognisable in black wigs. The models are clad in sensible winter coats being worn over the wispiest of silk slips and shifts, and my mind was drawn to one of the ultimate style icons of the 20th century in two of her most famous, and also controversial, roles. The looks from this collection, as photographed by Steven Meisel, are pure Elizabeth Taylor at the height…
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Rigby and Peller combine glamour, luxury and seduction
Rigby and Peller have a name that is just synonymous with luxury and glamour. Now in its 73rd year, the premium lingerie retailer, which has held its royal warrant for more than 50 years, offers the luxurious, the glamorous and the beautiful when it comes to lingerie. And the upcoming collection offers a darkly Gothic glamour that speaks of vampish beauties in 1940s B- movies, all violet and purple, silk and lace. This is a rich and opulent collection, with the dark hues and heavier silken fabrics and micro-fibre. There are unusual cut-out details that keep the collection modern and up-to-date, whilst the thicker width of bra straps and the…
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Building up your bra wardrobe
Building up a good stock of bras is important for any woman. You will need a good range of underwear, from a reliable, comfy t-shirt bra through to a glamorous sexy item that may be saved only for the bedroom. Then of course comes everything in between – bras with lesser, medium and fuller coverage, something to wear at work and something to wear on a date, perhaps even bras that can be used on multiple occasions and for a variety of purposes. Bra shopping is a much easier and more pleasurable experience if you know what to look for. Pick a bra that fits nicely, has an appropriate amount…
