Accessories pick: Discovery charm bracelet from Lulu Frost
What? Discovery charm bracelet from Lulu Frost. Priced at £180.
What? Discovery charm bracelet from Lulu Frost. Priced at £180.
Who? Phase Eight What? We are loving this dress for summer parties and weddings, or indeed a classical concert or theatre in the park. There’s a dress-down glamour about it that’s effortlessly feminine. Accessorize with matching clutch and high-heeled pumps to finish the look. Priced at £169. When? Available now Where? Available online from Phase Eight How? Buy now from Phase Eight
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…
Who? Lover What? We love the figure flattering form of this Venus French-lace dress from Lover, the Australian brand from design duo Susien Chong and Nic Briand. The cut is very reminiscent of 30s Shanghai qipao but with the addition of lace and a lifted front hem, it’s very much an updated look. Priced at £810. When? Available now Where? Available online from MatchesFashion.com How? Buy now from MatchesFashion.com
Who? Victoria and Albert Museum What? Learn about British textile design and fashion from 1750 to today at V&A’s “Patterns of Fashion” gallery talk. Led by the museum’s fashion curator Jenny Lister, the talk uses V&A’s permanent collection to demonstrate how fashion has changed. The talk is free. When? 1pm, 4th of February Where? Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL How? See website for more information: www.vam.ac.uk
Who? Town & Country What? Wellingtons aren’t the most stylish of footwear but with Chameleon Crystal Clear Wellingtons, you’ll be able to change your style according to your mood. The wellies are see-through so their design will be dictated by your choice of socks. Better be careful of those odd socks then! Priced at £24.99 for adults and £12.99 for children. When? Available now Where? Available online at Town & Country How? To purchase, visit www.townandco.com
POWER DRESS – Whether it’s for a life-changing meeting, job interview or a business trip, the classic combination of a dark, solid or slightly pinstriped suit with a bold-coloured tie is the cornerstone of every man’s power wardrobe. Though teaming a dark suit with a classic white shirt allows you to choose almost any tie pairing short of one with bright yellow polka dots, a traditional yet impeccably cut deep-red tie has been a go-to “power” look since John Kennedy wore the pairing in his first presidential debate. FIND THE SMART CASUAL BALANCE – Smart or business casual has become a buzzword that dictates anything from work wear to dinner…
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