Add class and sophistication to your outfits with London-based lifestyle and accessories brand Belen Echandia’s Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection. Taking inspiration from the pilot and utility trends the handbags are perfectly suited to take you from the office to evening drinks in a fancy bar.
The use of tans, browns, greys and muted metallics gives this collection versatility whilst the tassels and visible stitching details adds dimension to the handbags. Satchels have proved extremely popular recently so it’s no surprise really that this style has worked its way into the Autumn/Winter range featuring new satchel styles alongside totes. Supple leather and sensual python skin are used resulting in luxurious stylish designs.
This designer brand, which is renowned for its unique personal service and Limited Edition handbags and purses, focuses on the small details and extras which us women appreciate. The bags are functional with the help of key straps, PDA and mobile phone pockets whilst the luxurious materials and bright linings keep them looking stylish. Plus being handcrafted in an Italian Atelier in small quantities and using traditional techniques makes every bag unique and that extra bit special – you might want to tell your bank balance that though!
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I believe only one piece of beautiful jewellery is all you need to make an outfit truly gorgeous and with Miquella London you can achieve this.
Using stunning colours and mixing them with a variety of techniques using unique components and materials results in an elegant range of jewellery with a tribal, ethnic influence. I am such a fan of Miquella and each piece can add glamour to evening outfits or a chic twist to a day outfit whether you’re wearing a floor length maxi dress or a figure hugging LBD. Cheryl Cole is already a fan of the jewellery brand and was seen wearing a beautiful cuff from Miquella’s Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection which is inspired from the 1900’s muse Marchesa Luisa Casati. Expect multi-layered chains and bold cuffs and bangles!
Only the highest quality semi-precious stones and crystals are used with finishes including 18 carat gold and sterling silver. Using traditional artisan skills, each piece is handcrafted which is reflected in the price of the jewellery and although they are expensive they are pieces which you will treasure for a life time.
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If you’re off on your holiday travels this year, whether it’s a long weekend or for a fortnight, it’s always a good idea to be organised yet stylish all at once. You can achieve this with the most obvious travel essential – luggage!
Alison van der Lande and Wilbur & Gussie both have a gorgeous range of luxury weekend bags, luggage and passport holders to help you look fabulous when going on holiday - you’ll make the flight attendants and fellow travellers envious! The weekend bags are a perfect size for hand luggage to fit all your travel documents and necessities in whilst the shopper and daisy bags are classically simple yet chic and versatile – you can match your luggage to your lifestyle. Genius! Add a little more zing to your travelling pieces by using one of Wilbur & Gussie’s metallic mesh and patent mock-croc passport covers, which fasten with a beautiful Swarovski crystal jewel feature, ensuring your passport isn’t damaged but is looking fabulous. One of my favourite pieces though is the Denim Wheelie Case! It’s so convenient and a perfect travel size (even though all I would probably be able to fit in it is my shoes!)
So put on your oversized shades, walk tall and who knows – you may even be mistaken for Victoria Beckham!
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With the wedding season finally here and the weather being unbelievably gorgeous it’s time to start thinking of outfits to wear to these special occasions! If you want to stand out from the crowd and make a fashion statement the perfect hat is the place to start. Now I have recently come across Olivia Roat Millinery, and I have to say I am in love with the pieces! Based in London this young, extremely talented designer creates hats like no other! Extremely creative it’s amazing where her inspiration takes her!
Olivia has two collections – Couture and Ready-To-Wear so there are an array of beautiful designs to admire from classically simple pieces to weirdly extravagant divine pieces!
Her Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is hand made and designed from her Chelsea based studio using traditional techniques with a mixture of gorgeous jewels, leather, feathers and glitter. Trained by Philip Treacy, Olivia launched her first collection last summer and was snapped up by the designer Grachvogel.
I was even extremely lucky to get to interview the talented and amazing designer…
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Whether you’re heading to the coast or jetting off somewhere exotic and fabulous you’ll need a swimsuit to compliment your gorgeous figure! Sandstorm Boutique has a great range of designer swimwear, beachwear accessories and hosts an array of styles from curve enhancing one-pieces to skin revealing bikinis. They even stock exclusive items which you can’t find on the high street. You’ll be the sexiest one by the pool!
Hourglass
Your top and bottom half are the same width as each other giving you a sexy defined waist. You can get away with wearing a one-piece or a two-piece swimsuit as long as they keep your figure balanced.
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