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A spectacular exhibition of more than 60 ballgowns from 1950 to the present day, Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 is the first exhibition in the newly renovated V&A Fashion Galleries and features…
[Main Picture: London Rock stripe maxi dress, £175 from French Connection] Bright cheery shades of yellow immediately brighten our mood and have us walking on sunshine and after a few seasons…
Whether it is unwanted attention from a guy who just can’t take the hint or the sales department of a company who are trying to sell you something we’ve all…
[Main picture: Gingham dress available from Basler stores across UK] Gingham always adds a fresh feel to summer but checks are often seen as heavy and wintery. That needn’t be…
[main picture: Michael Kors available at Harrods] The models on the catwalk at Michael Kors and Roberto Cavalli SS12 runway shows strutted their stuff in wild animal prints showing that…
[main shot: River Island] Simple, classical and chic you don’t need colour to make an impression this spring. Black and white is a striking combination that when done correctly doesn’t…
Going to the spa at Urban Retreat Harrods is always a treat – from the calm waiting room opposite the perfume emporium and the professional staff to the delectable array…
[Main picture: Navy Boat Print Cotton Square Neck Dress; Beach Hut Print Cotton Square Neck Dress, both £110, White Linen Mix Tie-Front Cropped Cardigan, £50; all from Laura Ashley] While…
[Main picture above: clothes and jewellery from a selection at River Island] It was mix and match with prints on the catwalks for Spring Summer 2012 with paisley and checks…
She wipes away your tears when the world seems too tough, she brings you hot soup and a cold compress when you’re feeling sick, she worries about your relationships, your…
