Jewellery made from semi-precious stones is often colourful , exotic and stylish. Bold necklaces made from turquoise, jade or adventurine often provide the perfect finishing touch to an outfit and due to the often bohemian sensibility exuded by semi-precious pieces,…
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During heady summer days, we all need swimwear. Whether you prefer a skimpy bikini, supportive one piece or flattering tankini, we all have our favourite style which is flattering and appropriate to our body shape, build and age. One piece…
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Knitted dresses are a chic and elegant option for winter wear, especially for those of us who want to keep warm whilst indulging a passion for fashion. Whether worn with opaque tights and t-bar shoes or a pair of sassy…
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Finding winter clothing that is both practical and stylish can be difficult. Wrapping up warm when the air grows chilly can be a challenge to style, yet a classic cable knit sweater can be the answer. The classic cable knit…
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Platform court shoes are a modern classic. Hollywood actresses, supermodels and music stars are often seen wearing one version or another of this highly covetable footwear. Usually the price tag runs in to hundreds if not thousands of pounds. Most…
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Stunning pieces of costume jewellery can lift an outfit from the simple to the sublime. Often dazzling and opulent , costume jewellery is the easiest way to add glamour and colour to any outfit whether work wear or a striking…
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Finding the perfect summer handbag is an important step in establishing your summer wardrobe. Straw baskets or handbags are a classic choice and a worthwhile investment as they are as appropriate worn with a pretty maxi dress as they are…
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As the weather changes from chilly to decidedly heady , head protection becomes more important. Finding a sun hat that is both practical and stylish can be tricky at times, however there a number of retailers who produce sassy and…
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Most women love accessories and usually at the top of the wish list is a striking pair of shoes or a marvelous handbags. The “It” bag of the season changes regularly and is often incredibly expensive , yet we retain…
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Fabulous costume jewellery is a style essential. A little black dress can be taken from simple to stunning with just a few, well chosen pieces. If you aren’t a fan of oversized chandelier earrings or avante- garde necklaces, then a…
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If you want to find a classic party dress that looks not only elegant but also timeless, it is difficult to find a more attractive option than the bias cut evening dress. Originally created during the 1930’s , the bias…
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September 27, 2015 Skin and Body
Well shaped and painted toenails can be the finishing touch to a well thought out outfit. At the polar opposite unkempt, scuffed toenails can wreck your entire appearance, especially during the summer months, when pretty summer sandals demand well pedicured…
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A beautiful pair of beaded flip flops or sandals make the perfect finishing touch to many summer ensembles. Whether worn with linen trousers, a summery skirt or maxi dress, these opulent sandals are fantastically pretty and add a little extra…
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Floral dresses are a classic . Blousy blooms, pretty ditsy prints or chintzy blossoms look fresh and current, whatever season of the year it is and can be flattering for women of all ages dependant on the style and print…
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September 7, 2015 Skin and Body
Many women enjoy a manicure or pedicure as part of their beauty regime. Financial pressures have ensured that less women can afford to have a professional manicure or pedicure. So buying good quality nail varnish that can be used to…
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This winter, faux fur is everywhere. From Leopard print hats and coats to glamorous evening boleros, furry fare is de rigeur. The most versatile faux fur garment is the faux fur waistcoat or gilet. Looking as stylish with a pair…
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Deciding what to wear on your face for a Christmas party, is just as important as deciding what to wear on your body. Festive fun requires a special effort . An average application of cosmetics will not do. This is Christmas,…
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With the Gothic, Rock chick look forming one of the major trends for the winter season, it is ,always important to match your make up look to your clothing. The dark ,dramatic and luxurious clothes are perfect for winter incorporating…
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Red lipstick is as effortlessly glamorous, as a little black dress or Chanel jacket. A slash of scarlet across the lips, is chic,classic and timeless. It can transform the unlikeliest candidate, into a fully fledged vixen. With fall fashion once…
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Clothing inspired by the excessive style of the 1980’s is one of the hottest catwalk trends for the autumn winter season. So make up trends are also taking a trip back in time to the decade that style forgot. It…
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The “tea dress” is a very pretty, often floral, vintage inspired type of dress which harks back to the very feminine fashions of the 1930’s and 40’s. Often bias cut and knee length, this lovely stylish dress is particularly flattering…
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Now that winter is setting in and the temperature is dropping below zero, it is important to wrap up warm against the cold and so finding beautiful and practical woollen accessories is paramount. Whether you need a scarf , hat…
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Knowing what to wear during the current chilly spell is essential. Keeping yourself as warm as possible is your priority, but most of us also want to look stylish as well as warm. There are a few obvious choices ….
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Every party outfit needs stunning accessories to lift it from the simple to the sublime. Christmas time is the perfect time to road test eye catching accessories and this season there are so many fantastic accessories to choose from. Embellished…
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For several seasons the maxi dress has formed the foundation of many a summer wardrobe. This season the maxi skirt also makes an appearance. In some ways even more versatile than the maxi dress , this elegant and cool summer…
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A pair of sharply tailored shorts are a must buy for the summer season. As appropriate for the office as for a day soaking up the sun on the beach, tailored shorts are not only versatile, they are also incredibly…
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A colourful kaftan is the perfect beach cover up. Whether you wish to add a touch of glamour to your beach wear or just feel too self conscious to bear your bikini body, the kaftan is the perfect solution. The…
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Deciding on your make- up look during the summer months can be tricky. Due to factors such as the difference in light and the sheer heat can cause even the most glamorous woman a headache because what may look effective…
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Most women want to achieve a flawless glowing complexion. Many of us are no longer in the first flush of youth, however there a number of cosmetic products on the market which allow us to fake that alluring glow without…
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Many of us, find ourselves stuck with a safe make-up look that we’ve had for years.But like clothing and hair styles, beauty trends change over time and that fabulous green shimmer that was all the rage during the 1970’s, wont…
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