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A velvet obsession
When it comes to Christmas 2016, the main fashion trend that we will remember is how luxurious velvet made quite a comeback. It is always a fabulous fabric for Christmas, with its roots in the stunning red velvet capes that we imagine Victorian children wearing. Princess Diana, Kate Middleton, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Lawrence and Kim Kardashian have all fell under a velvet spell, whilst just last week Kate Moss opted for classic black velvet at the British Fashion Awards. Velvet is having a beautiful, fashion moment. I’ve been having my own velvet moments this Christmas. It is a fabric that I always reach for as soon as the Christmas Tree…
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Have a shoe studded Christmas
If your idea of serious party dressing involves footwear that the label ‘fierce’ was created for, then step right this way. Jeffrey Campbell is the King of creating weird and wonderful shoes and boots that could also double as a protective weapon if you found yourself in a sticky situation. Heels that could be mistaken for sky scrapers, studs reminiscent of the punk fashions of 1977 and wedge shapes that seem to be defying gravity, Jeffrey Campbell shoes are not for the faint hearted. But they are totally beloved by the A list fashionistas, with Madonna, Alexa Chung and Beyoncé just some of the lovely ladies whose feet have been…
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Wallis Autumn/Winter collection – Up close and personal.
Last week I was fortunate enough to be invited to a very special press day for one of my favourite High Street stores. Wallis were keen to showcase the beautiful collection for Christmas 2012, and were also giving bloggers the opportunity to try on some of their favourite pieces. In addition afternoon tea was being served, complete with champagne and there was a great opportunity to find out more about the collection from the very knowledgeable Wallis team, and he chance to have your photograph taken by a photographer more used to snapping models for Grazia. All in all, a fabulous afternoon was promised. I really enjoyed being photographed in…
