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london fashion week
Running from the 15th to the 20th September, London Fashion Week is just days away; and for avid fashion fans across the UK, it is one of the most iconic dates in the yearly calendar. Showcasing a range of contrasting high-end designers and high street retailers, London Fashion week will be held within five different...
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elegance
The 19th of August marked the legendary Coco Chanel’s birthday, a woman who embodied elegance. Which got me thinking, what makes someone elegant? And what does it actually mean? The Oxford English Dictionary defines elegance as “the quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manner”. It describes something that is somewhat intangible and elusive. Importantly, elegance...
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Print clash
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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street style lfw
There’s something wonderfully therapeutic about whiling away an hour or two (or three, in my case) in a little café somewhere simply watching the world go by. Many may do this just to pass the time, others to eat their lunch or drink their coffee in peace, but me? Well, I just love to be...
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These cold winter days and long dark nights have been around for what feels like an eternity. As much as we all like a cosy night in with a good film, good food and good company, nothing beats a bright and beautiful spring day. A day where the trees start to turn a vibrant green,...
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Amanda Wakeley Amanda Wakeley kicked off her AW16 offering with an elemental theme and colouring blocking. Loose tied hair added to the simplicity of the pieces, portraying innocence and purity. Exaggerated silhouettes create an elegant feel, with a mixture of straight and A-line cuts. The use of sheer fabrics created a beautiful drape which complimented what seemed to be a...
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jigsaw
At Jigsaw they believe that “fashion is temporary but style is permanent” and they have certainly earned themselves a permanent place on the British high street. With timeless, elegant design-led collections, it is easy to see why they are one of our high street heroes. Since first opening their doors in Hampstead, London back in 1972,...
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Can you believe it is November already? Us neither! Time to start preparing for the long winter ahead. Getting your winter wardrobe ready doesn’t have to cost the earth, some well picked winter accessories can update your look instantly and keep out the British chill. Here is Semple’s essential guide to your must have winter accessories. Oversized Scarves...
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If you love design-led fashion but you have a high street budget then there is surely only one place you head when you hit the high street; Reiss. The high end, high street store has been delivering quality fashion to the British public for nearly 45 years and it isn’t showing signs of slowing down any...
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Some trends that come along feel like a little too much effort. Take Ladylike Goth for example, great look once you get there but getting just the right amount of black lace, the exact height of chunky boot and just a touch of aloof swagger can feel like a big effort when the nights are getting...
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