Who? Geox
What? Finding winter shoes that look good always feels near impossible but we think we’ve found something close with the Ultraviolet boots from Geox. With a slight heel and calf-flattering form, it promises to keep “morales high on the coldest day”. It would be hard to argue with that. Priced at £175.
When? Available now
Where? Available online from Geox
How? Buy now from Geox
Jewellery trends come and go through the ages and many styles that fell out of favour have since returned to the forefront. With such a wonderful variety of styles to choose from, it is important to know which is which. Here, Charlotte Barnes has chosen ten pieces of jewellery which has defined a decade since the turn of the 20th century. Long multi-coloured freshwater pearl rope necklace from Winterson The 1920s. The era of the flapper girl – women of this time wore jewelled headbands adorned with beads and feathers and coupled these with long pearl necklaces and single drop earrings. Priced at £225. Available from Winterson Silver blue Burton…
You know when they tell you never to wear anything with horizontal stripes? Well we’re like, whatever. Stripes can show off patterns and colours beautifully and it’s as classic as they come. After all, it’s not just the pattern of your outfit that shapes your form, it’s also the cut. That’s why stripes can be as flattering as any other pattern – when it’s used the right way. Don’t believe us? We’ve picked ten dresses which we think you’ll simply fall in love with. Tell if you’re not impressed but we say power to the stripe. Coloured stripe linen-blend drop-skirt dress from Paul Smith Priced at £785. Available from Paul…
Who? London Design Museum What? The London Design Museum has recently announced an exhibition showcasing the humble beginnings and growth of one of the world’s leading fashion brands – Paul Smith. “My name is Paul Smith” takes visitors on a journey through the mind of the designer and the process with which his designs go from drawing board to catwalks around the globe. With exclusive narratives by Paul Smith, this is a unique opportunity to see the process through the eyes of the designer himself. Tickets priced at £11.75 with concessions available. When? 15th November 2013 to 9th March 2014 Where? Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD How? For more information,…
Who? Claire Gaudion What? Luxury accessory designer Claire Gaudion is all about Guernsey. Having graduated from the London College of Fashion and worked in the London fashion industry, Gaudion returned to her roots to design scarves and notebooks inspired by her home island, Guernsey. Her designs are focused on mixing colour, pattern and texture. When? Available now Where? www.clairegaudion.com How? Visit website for more information
Who? eBay.co.uk What? eBay.co.uk have recently launched their new Collections feature where users can pick out some of their favourite eBay pieces to create a collage. Think Pinterest except you can buy everything you collect – all you need to do is click the “Add to collection” button on the item that you’re browsing. Life in Luxury have been one of the first to try out the feature in the UK and have loved playing around with some of the fashion pieces (but of course you can create a collection of anything you want). We’ll admit, it was a touch confusing to start with but once we got the hang of it, it got pretty addictive. The…
Who? Coast What? The Surana dress, with its subtle pleating and gentle tailoring, is great for flattering the figure while at the same time staying demure. We love the way the almost-sheer fabric hugs your legs, giving a sense of mystery. Priced at £159. When? Available now Where? Available online from Coast and House of Fraser How? Buy now from Coast and House of Fraser
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