Velvet? Oh yes you heard correctly. I did say velvet.
And it’s had a sexy makeover. Blowing away the cobwebs from its previous fustier image, we now find stylish pieces that are delicate and feminine.  The “it” fabric of the season and sassy in a precious stone palette, it’s the perfect slinky fix for the party season!
This decadent [...]

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Just like a certain boy-turned-manband, the blouse has made a stratospheric style comeback and has flown to the top of the fashion charts. Sexy and slinky, the blouse is Winter’s showpiece. This season’s oh-so fashionable shape errs on the side of a shirt but the distinction is in the soft fabrication and cut, giving a message [...]

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Dark evenings don’t have to translate into dreary dressing. And as a fashion favourite leopard print equals an instant sartorial lift.
Nothing offers more of a lift than the optimism and opulence of the 60s.  This flirty number transforms leopard from pub landlady to a bright colour popping print in a 60’s style mash up (who [...]

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I’m liking the diversity in this video for Lanvin at H&M. Curvy and older models get a look in and the film looks better for it!
When big names like Alber Elbaz make a statement showing a broader range of beauty, we have to give the store our feedback.
I’m saying good move to H&M. What about [...]

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I always get lots of questions about legs. Indignant ones about why they shouldn’t be on show if the owner, despite being well over fifty, has good ones. And timid ones, requiring guidance on appropriate skirt length despite being less than forty. So it’s a very personal thing for each woman I know.
But I don’t [...]

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