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I had an email come through this week which confirmed that ASOS have stopped publishing their magazine for Premier subscribers. I had heard a few people mention it, and to be honest, I hadn’t thought too much about it – another publication stopping its print run – but after reading an article that determined how...
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Whilst neutrals – think creams, browns, beige and tans – have been having a bit of a sartorial moment recently, prints have also been taking up shop fronts, magazine best buys and Instagram feeds too. From the perennially popular Breton stripe – always an enduring summer favourite – to the polka dot and millennial slogans,...
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As we grow up, we find ourselves with different interests and enjoying different hobbies. Perhaps it was colouring or puzzles when we were 5, making and crafting when we were 7, playing house when we turned 9 or playing sport as we left primary school and entered our teenage years. These likes and hobbies continue...
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I always describe myself as not a big ‘shoe person’. You get those who love their handbags, or spend their money on expensive shoes. Many will attest that a good pair of shoes is what makes a great outfit; and while I agree to a certain extent, I also wish that shoes weren’t always compulsory....
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I’ve been having a bit of a wardrobe clear-out recently which always encourages me to rearrange my clothes too. I bought a new clothing rail to sit alongside the copper one I made at the end of last year (it was beginning to bend in the middle you see, a sure sign you have too...
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With the humble dinner jacket at its origins, the Autumn Winter 2016 offering from Daks celebrated the elegance of the English evening but certainly not as we know it. In a distinct and brave move, Creative Director Filippo Scuffi took us on a gothic descent. Eyes were smokey, hair was slick and black was the...
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Art deco is in the air as DAKS took us back to the realms of the Great Gatsby for SS16. But in a refreshing new take on the era there wasn’t a flapper dress in sight as Creative Director Filippo Scuffi brought the 20s and 30s firmly into the 21st century with a fresh new...
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When trainers came back on the fashion radar back in 2014, you probably thought they were just a fad; just a passing trend and nothing for a true fashionista to worry about. But they didn’t go away. In fact, suddenly they are everywhere – the shoes to be seen in and the only pair you have...
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Even for the most devout block colour lovers, spots and stripes have always been an acceptable alternative to plain dressing. And over the last few seasons tartan has also slowly made its way into the pattern safe category. But as full on Highland tartan begins to fade there is a new check doing the rounds...
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Transitional dressing can be tricky. When it’s not quite warm enough without a jacket but still not cold enough to warrant a winter coat. The whole situation can be quite confusing and frankly every woman’s nightmare. But what if I told you that fashions best friend, the oh so versatile summer kimono, has evolved for...
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