Ten of the best lace dresses
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Ten of the best lace dresses

ByA.F.

Lace is not the easiest of fabrics to wear – you’re always in danger of looking too frumpy or too much in the opposite direction. But worn well, lace can be wonderfully elegant and feminine and it works from spring to summer through to autumn and winter. With this in mind, we’ve picked ten of our favourite lace dresses right now that will make you picture perfect. Lace cocktail mini dress from Notte by Marchesa Priced at £342.50. Available from The Outnet Placed lace dress from Karen Millen Priced at £215. Available from John Lewis Carry lace dress from Coast Priced at £135. Available from Coast 1971 Rosalin dress from…

Ten tops and skirts with floral print
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Ten tops and skirts with floral print

ByA.F.

With a wisp of spring in the air, or so we hope, it feels like the right time to rock out some floral prints. We’re certainly not alone because you don’t have to look too hard to spot the wave of designers bringing out the petals. But don’t get overwhelmed – we’ve picked five of our favourite tops and five of our favourite skirts in flower power. P.S. Be sure to look out for our post on floral dresses too. The tops: Distinguishing rose print t-shirt from Ted Baker Priced at £45. Available from ASOS Maria printed t-shirt from Desigual Priced at £34. Available from House of Fraser Perry top…

Ten of the best navy striped tops
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Ten of the best navy striped tops

ByA.F.

Nautical is in. At least it’s true if the number of different navy striped tops that we’ve seen is anything to go by. There’s definitely something eternally Parisian chic about that Breton top, making it timeless. But if you’re looking for something a little bit different, here’s ten subtly updated versions of that classic navy striped top. Round neck striped jumper from Autograph by Marks & Spencer Priced at £39.50. Available from Marks & Spencer Staithes stripe and plain body panelled top from Barbour Priced at £40. Available from House of Fraser Alburgh Breton top from Jack Wills Priced at £34.50. Available from Jack Wills Striped jumper with gemstone trim…

Ten of the best clutch bags for 2015
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Ten of the best clutch bags for 2015

ByA.F.

We’re happy to see the end of the January sales because it means we get to see a whole new collection. Right now, we’re in love with some of the smallest bags out there – the clutch. With room just for the necessities, design is more important than ever and these ten bags are simply the cream of the crop. Black glitter heart clutch from Love Moschino This cute little black glitter heart-shaped clutch from Love Moschino is just adorable. You might struggle to squeeze in your phone but then a little lipstick and powder is probably all you need. Priced at £120. Available from Forzieri Marble print clutch bag…

Ten things to give you a New Year’s boost
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Ten things to give you a New Year’s boost

ByLife in Luxury

Back at work for the New Year? To get you back into that “rearing to go feeling”, we’ve picked ten things that will give your New Year a boost. Violet organiser from Temperley for Filofax Seems so obvious but you can’t start the year in style without a stylish organiser. We love this violet leather pocket organiser from Temperley for Filofax. It’s small, compact but will hold all your notes and appointments. Priced at £135. Available from Filofax Sonnet red fountain pen with gold trim from Parker Naturally, with a brand new organiser in tow, you’ll want a great pen. This Sonnet red fountain pen with a gold trim from…

Design pick: Nordic Blue Hepburn arm chair from John Lewis

Design pick: Nordic Blue Hepburn arm chair from John Lewis

ByLife in Luxury

Who? John Lewis What? There’s something quite regal about this dark Nordic blue Hepburn armchair from John Lewis that we totally love. We’re not quite sure whether that’s from the high rolled back, the diamond back-button seaming or the chiselled legs. But we’d sure like to curl up with a good book in it. Priced at £1,400. When? Available now Where? Available online from John Lewis How? Buy now from John Lewis