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The Eighties: Get the look
It is all about the eighties at the moment, have you noticed?. There was the Boy George story on BBC2 and the Top of the Pops 80s special last week (the BBC is having an Eighties Season, in fact). Then...
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Trendwatch: Fantasy
Horsehair? Tiaras? “Barbaric” jewellery? Really? Well, yes, according to Hilary Alexander, Fashion Director of The Daily Telegraph, reporting on the shows for the International Jewellery expo (5-8...
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Covent Garden
Covent Garden has always been one of my favourite shopping areas in London. It’s got a great mix of the quirky, the cool and the stylish. I’ve always felt incredibly comfortable there. A settlement has...
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Top 3 favourite small bags
I full admit to being a bag-aholic and I’ll happily buy any bag of any size, shape or colour, but my favourites are dinky bags. I have been known to buy bags almost too dinky to actually use (they look...
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Trendwatch: Clean lines
Have you ever worn a tie-pin? If not, then you will do soon, if Hilary Alexander knows what she’s talking about. And, since she’s the Fashion Director of The Daily Telegraph, we’ll assume she does....
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Classic London: Marylebone
I’ve finally just read Helene Hanff’s classic book 84 Charing Cross Road and its sequel The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street. I absolutely adored both, but was particularly interested in Hanff’s...
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Trendwatch: Three is the magic number
Looking for an easy and relatively inexpensive way to update your look this summer? Try combining three gold necklaces. The hot new trend has been seen on a number of celebrities, from GMTV’s Emma...
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Top 3 Headwear
I really love hats and used to wear them a lot, but they are quite a tricky item to pull off if you’re not used to them. I’ve chosen three pieces of headgear that are easy to wear and not too...
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Trendwatch: Modern Retro
If I had to describe my own style (such as it is), I’d call it Modern Retro, so I’m happy to hear that – along with Fantasy and Clean Lines – it’s an upcoming trend. According to Hilary Alexander,...
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Top 3 sale items
I thought this week I’d highlight a few beautiful sale items perfect for summer holidays. One of the big summer trends is apparently “Seventies Mum” which kind of thrills me. I’ve always been inspired...
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