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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">London based label Rixo have just launched their first knitwear collection, and the <a href="https://www.farfetch.com/uk/shopping/women/rixo-piper-leopard-print-midi-dress-item-14052984.aspx?clickref=1011l6zIFiY4&utm_source=rewardstyle&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=PHUK&utm_term=UKNetwork&pid=performancehorizon_int&c=rewardstyle&clickid=1011l6zIFiY4&af_siteid=11l740&af_sub_siteid=1011l271&af_cost_model=CPA&af_channel=affiliate&is_retargeting=true">knitted animal print 70s style midi dress</a> is a highlight. If your budget doesn't stretch to Rixo, at the opposite end of the scale, Warehouse have <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=QFGLnEolOWg&offerid=481766&type=15&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.warehouse.co.uk%2Fgb%2Fclothing%2Fdresses%2Fmixed-animal-roll-neck-dress%2F035832.html&u1=.NTQxOTEtMTE1MQ.78c27ca9-e39c-11e9-8731-79a1901d3eac">this great high neck animal print midi</a> which looks way more premium than it's £42 price tag. I also <i>love</i> <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=QFGLnEolOWg&offerid=649472&type=15&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harveynichols.com%2Fbrand%2Ffree-people%2F346155-retro-romance-leopard-print-midi-dress%2Fp3565551%2F&u1=.NTQxOTEtMTE1MQ.ba8b3ebe-e39c-11e9-a360-af9066f60299">Free People's take</a> on the leopard print midi, overlaid with a floral print, that offers a new spin on the style. The best thing about leopard print dresses? They complement just about every colour palette and personal style; I like to style a mine with flashes of pink for a nod to an 80s aesthetic but you could wear yours with tonal hues or bold pops of colour. In short - anything goes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">A few reasons to invest: ivory is a easier to wear than white, less harsh and more flattering on all skin tones. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-align: justify;">The easy, breezy little ivory dress is a perennial summer trend, so you can wear this for years to come. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Yes – this look requires some effort (wear flesh-toned underwear and steer </span><i style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">well</i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> clear of red wine. Oh and definitely </span><u style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">don't</u><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> wear this to a wedding...), but for the trade-offs you have a dress that instantaneously says summer with no extra effort required. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I’m wearing </span><a href="http://bit.ly/32rln2S" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Finery London’s Beladonia dress</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> here, which was a kind gift from the brand. What I like about this piece in particular is the asymmetric hem (longer at the back, shorter at the front) that moves with you as you walk. Also noteworthy - the lace cut away panels that expose a subtle hint of flesh (subtle is always sexier, my friends). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Photos: <a href="https://barbarapremo.co/">Barbara Premo</a></span> lafashionfoliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06658361009559417003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650378510394161157.post-34097949500291381562019-01-28T13:20:00.004+00:002019-02-03T13:26:52.526+00:00ALOE VERA SKINCARE: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We all know aloe vera is a miracle working when it comes to sunburn, but can this natural ingredient work wonders for the complexion? US company Forever Living think so - having developed </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://flpuk.info/Forever-Sonya">Sonya Skincare</a>;</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a collection of aloe vera-based skincare products specifically designed to target combination skin. I tried and tested the collection to discover how aloe vera can improve your complexion: </span></div>
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lafashionfoliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06658361009559417003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650378510394161157.post-71510963832920632102018-11-30T14:39:00.000+00:002018-11-30T14:41:40.805+00:00THE PERFECT PARTY DRESS FROM FINERY LONDON<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My definition of the perfect party dress? </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Something fabulous that feels comfortable, nothing too short so that I can cut some shapes on the dance floor and something completely removed from my everyday attire. Which makes this number from Finery London, ‘<a href="http://bit.ly/2Q1KXsu">The Paloma</a>’ dress, pretty much perfect for me. I love this dress for many reasons: there’s something distinctly <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0783233/">Atonement</a> about the cut (that film is pure fashion-gasm) and whilst I don’t normally do prints (they make me anxious) this abstract floral pattern feels grown-up rather than girly. You might think a silky fabric dress is a high-maintenance choice, but this dress is the exact opposite. It’s really nice heavy viscose so it’s virtually impossible to crease and the print will hide any red wine spillages, which are inevitable if you’re me. I’ll wear this in the day too with a black roll neck underneath and a clompy pair of boots for balance. There’s also a whole heap of gorgeous party dresses in the shops at the moment so I’ve done an edit of my other favourites at the bottom of this post too. Now, where's the dance floor at? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There’s a subtle difference between a festive knit and a Christmas jumper IMOH. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I define the festive knit as something with a sense of seasonality (bear with…) – a fair isle knit, a twinkling lurex threaded jumper or a charming slogan number all bring good tidings without appearing tacky. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then there’s the Christmas jumper, a naff novelty number that tends to be a hard-sartorial sell – if <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=colin+firth+bridget+jones+christmas+jumper&rlz=1C1GCEA_enGB811GB811&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiM3_7Auc_eAhVJLMAKHQGkCCEQ_AUIDigB&biw=1497&bih=986#imgrc=_aWL7HvTSo9GFM:">Colin Firth</a> can’t pull a look off, no-one can. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What also separates a festive knit from a Christmas jumper is shelf-life. Festive knits deliver cost per wear because whilst they look great in December, they won’t be resigned to the back of your wardrobe come January. From a sustainability point of view – the festive knit wins hand down. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Having said that – I do own a t-shirt bearing Wham’s! iconic <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=wham+last+christmas+artwork&rlz=1C1GCEA_enGB811GB811&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjJ-ePhuc_eAhWLBsAKHYWFBaIQ_AUIDigB&biw=1497&bih=986#imgrc=h6V5GAW9Fv3s_M:">Last Christmas artwork</a> but between you and I, in private I wear that all year round. If Wham! Isn’t your thing, here’s a edit of the best knits for xmas & beyond: </span></div>
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lafashionfoliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06658361009559417003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650378510394161157.post-87688253725023277732018-10-26T14:54:00.000+01:002018-10-26T22:16:06.450+01:009 OF THE BEST: HIGH STREET SEQUIN MIDI DRESSES <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It goes without saying that I absolutely <u>love</u> sequins (I wore this Studio 54 inspired <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BhQ0G1dFbuj/?hl=en&taken-by=lafashionfolie">Miss Selfridge rainbow sequin dress</a> for 30th birthday and felt totally fabulous). This festive season there's a big trend for a sequin midi dress, which somehow feels more modern and less try-hard than a fitted mini number. If you want to splash out, the designer labels that do sequins best are <a href="http://ashish.co.uk/">Ashish</a> and <a href="http://halpernstudio.com/">Halpern</a>. However you don't actually need to fork out the big bucks given the amazing options on the high street this year. All of the below dresses available online now from some of my favourite high street stores - just click to shop (Y)</span></div><div class="moneyspot-widget" data-widget-id="36008949"><script type="text/javascript">!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + '://' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '/js/widget.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof(window.__moneyspot) === 'object') {if(document.readyState === 'complete') {window.__moneyspot.init();}}}(document, 'script', 'moneyspot-script');</script><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Suffering from dry, tight, seasonal skin already? I know the feeling! Until the age of 29 I had easy, low-maintenance skin that needed little to no effort. Then last winter the ageing process hit (sad face), and I woke to find my skin had become really dry overnight. As anyone with dry skin will tell you, moisturiser alone is ineffective in tackling the problem. In fact, it took a complete skincare overhaul to return my skin to normal. If you have dry, tight, flaky skin, here’s the products I used and tweaks I made to solve the winter skin woes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If there’s one product and one product only I recommend for parched skin, it’s <a href="http://bit.ly/2OIEiTx">Hyaluronic Acid</a>. This skincare staple has been a game-changer for me and basically restored my dry and tight skin overnight. But what is it? Put simply, Hylauronic Acid is a gel-like solution that holds tonnes of water molecules which give your skin ‘a big drink’. I couldn’t be without mine and apply it each morning underneath my day cream for an extra boost of moisture. I found it cured the dryness moisturisers just couldn’t touch. The best part? There’s a product for every pocket, with <a href="http://bit.ly/2OIEiTx">The Ordinary’s </a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2OIEiTx">Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5</a></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> costing just £6. I have also tried pricier versions and they are worth the extra dollar if your budget can stretch - <a href="http://bit.ly/2S9muyI">Glossier's Super Bounce Serum</a> is less sticky, whilst <a href="http://bit.ly/2CYc4hk">SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5</a> seamlessly blends into skin, it’s the perfect formulation but it's also an eye-watering £65.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">ESPA make a highly effective <a href="http://bit.ly/2AnIkrB">Overnight Hydration Mask</a> that I like to sleep in 1-2 times a week during the winter months. The formula goes on creamy white, then dries to an invisible layer on the skin (don’t worry it doesn’t leave any mess on your pillows!) When I wake up after using this my skin has a lovely ‘plumpness’ to it, yes this stuff isn’t cheap but it really does work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another beauty routine I swear by is a nightly massage with a facial oil. Pro make-up artist <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdkgqXBXprY">Lisa Eldridge</a> has a really great Youtube video that I watched to learn the basics of a good facial massage. In terms of facial oils there are lots out there, my current favourite is a budget buy - <a href="http://bit.ly/2R8ayMu">The Ordinary's 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil</a>. If you’ve got dry sky this oil is ideal as it’s pretty thick, mine drinks this stuff up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whilst working on fashion shoots I picked up a great industry trick from the make-up artists on set which was to mist skin regularly with a moisture mist. Not only does this freshen up make up, it also hydrates skin from the outside in, keeping complexions fresh and dewy. I like <a href="http://bit.ly/2ytnZzD">Clinique Moisture Surge Face Spray</a>, however, a simple mist of filtered water from a spray bottle will also do the trick!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As experts will tell you, it’s essential to exfoliate and shift dead skin as this allows your moisturiser to reach the healthy skin underneath. That said, a gentle exfoliator is recommended as gritty, cheap products can irritate sensitive skin further. This is where an acid based-liquid exfoliator comes in. My best beauty discovery of 2018 is undoubtedly <a href="http://bit.ly/2NXGIbF">REN’s Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic</a>, which - put simply is super-charged toner packed with gentle but effective natural acids that work to exfoliate skin without a singular speck of grit. In short, this product is a miracle worker; I always had dry and flaky skin around my nose and this is the only exfoliator I have found to eradicate it completely. Use each morning post-moisturising for a bright complexion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A few weeks ago I fulfilled a long-standing London ambition and paid a visit to </span><a href="https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2018/event/conservatory" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Barbican Conservatory</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. If you've ever visited Barbican Estate you'll know it's an other worldly kind of place, a brutalist masterpiece that divides like marmite. Some find the ambience oppressive, but I personally love the architecture and would give my right arm to live in the postcode. The Conservatory is hard to access because it's open on select Sunday afternoons only, when I can frequently be found nursing a hangover. It's so worth the effort of a trip however, a tropical hot house of flora and fauna intertwined around imposing brutalist concrete work. The contrast between the botanical and the mad-made is extraordinarily beautiful AND there's real life terrapins in there too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The tropical 'Cuba Print' dress that I'm wearing is a long-term sartorial crush for me. It's from a brand called <a href="https://www.rixo.co.uk/">Rixo London</a> that I first came across in Paris when I was working in the same showroom as the Rixo founders during fashion week. The trip to Paris was ill-fated (I ate some dodgy salmon tartare, contracted food poisoning and projectile vomited allover my hotel suite) so I promised myself that after such a crappy experience I'd treat myself to a Rixo dress one day. Two years down the line and I picked this one up for less than half price from Depop, it was still eye-watering expensive, but worth every penny. The cut is so beautiful and so flattering, I think every girl needs a little wrap dress in their wardrobe. This exact Rixo dress isn't available any more but there's lots similar on their site. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The larger hoop earrings I'm wearing here were a gift from London jewellery brand <a href="https://www.astleyclarke.com/">Astley Clarke</a>. I already own several pieces from Astley Clarke (my girlfriends bought me a beautiful engraved necklace for my 30th) and I absolutely adore their modern-meets-classic designs. These hoops (<a href="http://bit.ly/2L6rRtQ">The Floris Hoops</a>) are perfect for many reasons. Just the right size for everyday, gold plated so my ears don't turn green, with delicate ball details for interest. What I like most about them is that they're very easy to put in and take out - so many hoops require an extra pair of hands and that's just plain annoying when you're a single girl. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What to wear to the office in a heatwave? Getting dressed for work this past month has been a confusing business. How to look smart whilst negating dying a slow painful & overheated death on the Northern Line on route? Step forward linen, a fabric that is the answer to summer sartorial problems.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To address the elephant in the room, I'm not going to pretend linen doesn't crease, because it does (whack your iron up to the highest temperature to smooth the wrinkles out). However if you can overlook a few lived-in wrinkles, then it's pretty much the perfect summer fabric because is so so cool to wear, smart in appearance and machine washable unlike silk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This jumpsuit is from Finery London and was created in collaboration with British actress <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566049/">Vicky McClure</a> (OMG GUYS Vicky commented on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkBFEJ8nfOi/?hl=en&taken-by=lafashionfolie">Instagram post</a>!!! Life. Made.) It's also currently ON SALE FOR LESS THAN HALF PRICE, which is definitely worth shouting about because this is a really beautiful jumpsuit. Even though it's pale linen, it's nice and thick so I don't have to worry about knicker show-through and it is beautifully tailored. The phrase 'wear-forever' is thrown about all too frequently in fashion, however this is definitely a piece I'll reach for summer after summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you’ve been watching Netflix hit series The Crown, chances are you will have developed a low-key obsession with The Queen</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Claire Foy’s pitch-perfect portrayal captures a composed and considered feminist icon, commanding respect against the odds as young women in a patriarchal world. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Leading with grace, dignity and duty, Queen Elizabeth II is Britain’s longest serving monarch, having become the first British monarch to Sapphire Jubilee in February last year – marking 65 years on the throne. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As well as being an outstanding leader, Queen Elizabeth has also been celebrated for her impeccable fashion sense, which has remained ever present throughout her reign. If you’re left wondering just how she does it, Fulton Umbrellas, designers of bespoke <a href="https://www.fultonumbrellas.com/sport/golf-umbrellas/windproof/">windproof umbrellas</a> are here to lift the lid on the Queen’s fashion secrets, giving you a glimpse into how she stays styled and polished to perfection. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Queen is always dressed for every eventuality, after all, her royal engagements could take her anywhere. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Of course, the chance of a sudden downpour is not uncommon in the UK. The Queen’s umbrella of choice is a birdcage-style, <a href="https://www.fultonumbrellas.com/clear-umbrellas/">clear umbrella</a> created by Royal Warrant holders, Fulton Umbrellas. The umbrellas have to be transparent, so crowds can see her. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In advance of an engagement, the Queen’s senior dresser sends out a colour swatch of the outfit she’ll be wearing and they then create an umbrella with a perfectly matched trim. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As well as the chance of rain, the wind can also be an issue. The Queen’s team test her dresses and coats using electrical fans to evaluate the movement of the fabric. If the fabric moves too easily, they sew in small curtain weights into the hem in order to provide more structure and sturdiness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Since the Queen regularly travels by car, lightweight fabrics are often unsuitable as they crease easily. Therefore, each outfit is made from a crease-proof fabric in order to keep her clothes looking fresh and perfect even after a lengthy car journey. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To keep her feet comfortable, the Queen wears 2.25-inch heeled shoes with insoles. Her handbags are also very well thought out. As her engagements often require her to shake hands, she prefers a bag with a long handle – namely Launer’s Royale and Traviata bags. Because these handbags feature a longer strap, they don’t interfere with handshakes or her preferred three-quarter sleeve length.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But what does the Queen keep inside her handbag? That remains a mystery unfortunately, however, rumour has it that she carries a compact mirror, a fountain pen, reading glasses and mints. The Queen supposedly only carries cash on Sundays – in the form of a perfectly folded £5 or £10 note. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Queen is well known for enjoying a colourful wardrobe – but have you noticed that you never see her in the same colour at consecutive events? This is because her majesty has a team behind each one of her outfits, who choose the colour based on factors including when she last wore a similar shade and the nature of the event. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For example, if the Queen was to visit a leafy area or park, she would avoid shades of green as they would cause her to blend in with her environment. Instead, the Queen wears colours that help her stand out from her surroundings, which in turn makes her easier for crowds of people to see. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Queen also has a team of dressers, who keep handwritten notes of all the outfits that she wears. This allows them to keep track of everything that she wears and what occasion she wears it for. As the Queen will sometimes wear outfits more than once, this process ensures that they’re worn on a strict rotational basis. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">She makes looking impeccable easy. As her reign continues, we can expect to see more of the looks we love — although now we know the secrets behind them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With the rise of botox and fillers, you’d be forgiven for thinking that a surgeon-on-speed-dial is the only answer to preventing the ageing process. And that’s true in some respects; I’m not going to suggest it’s entirely possible to roll back the years and iron out wrinkles with good diet and good skincare habits. But there’s a lot to be said for maintaining good health from the inside out to promote a youthful appearance. Case in point - I think my skin looks at its best and most youthful when I’ve left the gym post-workout, there’s nothing that says ‘youth’ like health. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Last month I visited the treatment rooms of <a href="https://anuukaromaticskincare.co.uk/">Anu Jarvinen</a> on Marylebone High Street (inside the Neal’s Yard Remedies store which has a really dreamy herbal scent), for a facial with an anti-aging focus. Anu Jarvinen’s approach to skincare is entirely natural, using essential oils, vegetable oils, clays, plant extracts and flower waters instead of chemical-based beauty products. Whilst I enjoyed an incredible facial (honestly, my skin has never looked better than post-facial, see <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BjcpLg4HQeO/?hl=en&taken-by=lafashionfolie">selfie evidence here</a>) Anu shared her top five easy-to-adopt tips to combat ageing naturally: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3. Facial massage is incredibly effective in preventing ageing. Why? Because stimulating the blood flow to the face visibly plumps the skin, smoothing out fine lines. The science behind facial massage as an anti-ageing technique is simple - leading stressful lives, we carry visible tension in our faces. Taking time to massage the skin releases tensions, ‘ironing out’ any tension-induced lines. Massage also stimulates the blood flow and plumps up the complexion; it’s a surprisingly quick fix to a youthful appearance. I’ll do a 10-minute massage with <a href="http://bit.ly/2tULK1q">Decleor Neroli Oil</a> most evenings before bed (unless I’ve been out on the lash, in which case it’s not happening).</span></div>
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Introduce a natural clay mask into your routine. For an anti-ageing facial, Anu’s approach is two-pronged; a deep-cleansing, natural clay mask followed by a facial massage, to rejuvenate and revitalise the skin. This is an accessible at-home beauty treatment; Anu sources her green clay from France in powder form and mixes with rose water to create a paste-like consistency. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">*I was invited for a complimentary facial with Anu Jarvinen but I only blog about experiences I really rate. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm a big fan of a personalised present. Namely because I like stuff with my name on it, and come to think of it, I'm yet to meet someone who doesn't love a Craig David-esque name check? It's also great from a gifting perspective because the world of personalisation is also a vast one. You may have a personalised card holder, but did you know you can personalise a watch face, or a champagne glass, or a hip flask? For a one-stop-shop for personalised presents, I've recently discovered <a href="https://www.personallypresented.com/">Personally Presented</a>, a UK website offering just about gift with a personalised touch. At Personally Presented monogramming is just the beginning when it comes to personalisation, the website also offer the option of adding thoughtful messages to many items from leather bags to travel wallets and hip flasks. I'm particularly into the personalised timepieces with customised watch faces, that happen to be really stylish too (sadly my birthday has been and gone, else I'd be dropping some hints). For some present-buying inspo, here's an edit of my favourite <a href="https://www.personallypresented.com/">Personalised Gifts from Personally Presented</a>: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Top row from L-R: <a href="https://www.personallypresented.com/products/personalised-classic-initials-cream-luggage-tag">Personalised classic initial cream luggage tag, £14.49</a>. <a href="https://www.personallypresented.com/products/personalised-metallic-leather-clutch-bag-per2428-hnd">Personalised metallic leather clutch bag, £67.50</a>. <a href="https://www.personallypresented.com/products/personalised-lsa-coloured-cocktail-tumber-trug-per2476-001">Personlised LSA coloured cocktail tumbler tug, £62.50</a>. Middle row from L-R: <a href="https://www.personallypresented.com/products/personalised-any-message-travel-document-holder">Personalised travel document holder, £29.49</a>. <a href="https://www.personallypresented.com/products/lsa-cocktail-champagne-tower-set-of-ten-per2546-ret">Personalised champagne cocktail tower, £82.49</a>. Bottom row from L-R: <a href="https://www.personallypresented.com/products/star-constellation-matte-black-hip-flask-per2162-001">Constellation hip flask, £37.50</a>. <a href="https://www.personallypresented.com/products/personalised-gin-tonic-balloon-glass">Gin & Tonic balloon glass, £20.49</a>. <a href="https://www.personallypresented.com/products/to-the-moon-necklace-and-keepsake-per1034-gsl">To the moon keepsake necklace, £38.49</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">*<i>This is a collaborative post with Personally Presented</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Blazers are such an important part of my wardrobe, I have a unofficial work wear wardrobe and it's basically blazers worn with t-shirts, jeans, trainers and the occasional pair of court shoes when I'm feeling less lazy (it can't be overstated how lazy I am when getting dressed). What I love about a blazer is that it makes me feel instantaneously work-ready and pulled together, even when my brain might not be on the same page (it usually gets going sometime around midday on a Tuesday). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Outfit credits: Blazer: <a href="http://bit.ly/2JHx7HD">Baukjen </a>(gifted) | Denim skirt: vintage (<a href="http://bit.ly/2sLC3Sl">similar</a>) | Earrings: <a href="http://bit.ly/2JJb8QA">Next</a> (not online but I got mine recently in store for £6!) | Bag: <a href="http://bit.ly/2LEc8D1">Gucci</a> | T-shirt : <a href="http://bit.ly/2sIUerY">Gap</a> | Mules: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MbB0mC">Next </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Every wardrobe needs a great black blazer in my opinion, something well-cut, a little oversized, made from beautiful fabric with good structure. The <a href="http://bit.ly/2JHx7HD">Baukjen Ashcroft black blazer</a> that I'm wearing here ticks all the boxes for me. It's made of a cotton polyester-mix; the cotton makes it cooler, whilst the polyester mix eliminates creases. It's a fabric mix that gives a very subtle sheen to the jacket, making it feel that little bit smarter than your standard high street blazer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The single breasted shape is also universally flattering, if you've got a bigger bust I'd definitely recommend avoiding double breasted jackets as they are less streamlined. Size-wise, I went up to a 12 in this jacket because I like my blazers on the bigger side, it's just a personal thing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have been wearing it with just about everything, dresses, mini skirts, black trousers for a suited aesthetic. It's truly a forever piece and I can't recommend it highly enough!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In need of a wedding guest dress on a budget? You're not alone. Attending a wedding costs a small fortune these days. By the time you've forked out for the hen do in an exotic location (plus the copious rounds of shots and all-essential inflatable penis), your train ticket to the the actual wedding, your overnight stay at the stately home venue in the middle of nowhere, not forgetting the 100-thread count bedding from the Harrods-curated wedding list, you're lucky to have 50p to your sorry name.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Which is why you'll probably be hitting the high street to find your dress for said wedding, right? I put the below edit together with a tight budget in mind, nothing costs over £100 which is usually the budget I'm working to for event dressing. Having done some extensive 'research' hunting for the dress for my sister's June wedding, I strongly recommend going to take a look at dresses in person where possible, as something can look lovely online but the wrong fabric will look terrible to the naked eye. Finery, Topshop, Warehouse and Mango all have your cash-strapped back this season ~ whilst Next and Whistles are my go-to's for the finishing touches. Which budget wedding guest dress is your favourite? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Millennial pink move aside, there's a new colour trend for 2018 and it's all yellow. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From custard to mustard through to citric lemon and golden turmeric, the high street is awash with buys fit for a sunny disposition. I think yellow can seem unwearable / a little scary at first glance, but it actually goes with </span><i style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">everything</i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. Black, white, denim and navy look timeless with a pop of colour, whilst I love the contrast between pinks, lilacs, reds, blues and yellow if you're feeling braver. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The best thing about this trend is that it's really easy to do on the high street; you don't need to invest in designer when there's so many lovely pieces for under £100. New Look in particular have this trend nailed with a lovely selection of buttercup coloured sundresses. Also check out Topshop for the fab suede-effect yellow sandals - I'd wear mine with white jeans and a colourful t-shirt for a nice contrast. Oh and by the way, *technology upgrade* you can shop every product below by clicking on the icon on the image because I've final embraced the 21st century. You're welcome! </span></div>
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lafashionfoliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06658361009559417003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650378510394161157.post-77469612435666378432018-04-15T17:42:00.002+01:002018-04-17T14:25:27.910+01:00ITALIAN LEATHER BAGS FROM ATTAVANTI <div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial";">If you're looking for Italian <a href="https://www.attavanti.com/shoulder-bags/handbags/">leather shoulder bags</a> for summer, may I point you in the direction of Attavanti. Now handbags are officially my thang, and through many years of handbag hoarding I have learnt that there’s no better place to invest than in your accessories. You can wear top-to-toe high street outfit and still look expensive with a premium handbag on your wrist.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial";">Attavanti are an online retailer with a passion for all-things ‘Made in Italy’, which is the ultimate destination for leather goods. You won’t find better quality leather than from an Italian supplier, which is why all the leading designer houses source their accessories from the region. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial";">Whether it's <a href="https://www.attavanti.com/tote-bags/handbags/">leather tote bags</a> or <a href="https://www.attavanti.com/grab-bags/handbags/">leather grab bags</a> you're after, there's some beautiful bags on Attavanti’s site, from interesting, lesser-known designers. My favourites are the woven leather styles, that have the Bottega Veneta feel without the high-end designer price tag. The multi-coloured woven leather styles bang-on-the-money for S/S18 (the rainbow colour trend is still HUGE news), I'd wear mine with a summer dress and white trainers for a high-meets-low look. Here’s an edit of my favourite styles on site:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It can be easy to blur the lines between your office and weekend wardrobe, but I prefer to keep the two separate, because it helps me to mentally transition from work to play. In the week I like to wear tailoring (blazers on repeat) – at the weekend its denim, Converse & leather jackets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What exactly I wear at the weekend depends on where my plans take me, and this particular weekend I was in Peckham Rye.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Peckham happens to be one of my absolute favourite places to spend my free time, particularly in summer because there are so many alfresco watering holes. It’s a place for the creatively minded; there’s colourful street art and twinkling disco balls and foodie pop-ups and Campari-cocktails - basically all the things I <i>love</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">New(ish) to the South East London scene is <a href="https://www.peckhamlevels.org/">Peckham Levels</a> – a multi-purpose space in a former a multi-story car park. Step inside for the best independent food (the <a href="https://www.peckhamlevels.org/member/lords-of-poke">poke bowl</a> was insanely good), drinks, events and exhibitions and more. What I love about Levels is that everyone is welcome, from toddlers to grannies to hipsters and foodies, on the Saturday that I visited just about every demographic was in attendance.</span></div>
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By night Peckham Levels becomes a super-fun hotspot for eating, drinking and dancing, with disco balls dotted around the space and DJs in each room. Heading out in Peckham requires a low-key dress code, trainers are the name of the game and I’d never wear my best pair as they invariably return filthy (but that’s all part of the fun!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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This outfit is all about my new t-shirt from a new brand called Blouse. Founded by it-London label Antipodium’s head designer Geoffrey J. Finch, Blouse serve up the sassiest slogan t-shirts on the market.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I first saw the long sleeved version of this top on Lizzy Hadfield aka. <a href="https://www.shotfromthestreet.com/">Shot From The Street</a> (check her out, she’s amazing!) and had to have it. Now slogan t-shirts are nothing new, but Blouse’s are definitely some of the best out there. I love the fact the t-shirt is double-sided, with tongue-in-cheek slogans on the front and reverse. I’m also a bit of a typography nerd (to quote Kanye ‘<a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=kanye+sometimes+I+get+emotional+over+fonts&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwizopTgiq7aAhVlKsAKHdNpAMYQ_AUICigB&biw=1440&bih=636#imgrc=UrcdHBiUXgIIPM:">sometimes I get emotional over fonts</a>’) and Blouse’s stylish serif font and cartoonish bubble type are a typography enthusiasts dream. The t-shirt itself is also really decent thick cotton – I know £45 is steep for a simple top, but sometimes you do get what you pay for.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I tucked the top into my new ASOS black flared jeans, which I’m wearing on repeat. This is the first pair of flares I’ve owned in a good 15 years, and I’m having so much fun experimenting with 70s inspired denim. Flares are a super-flattering trend that will make you question what you ever saw in skinny jeans.<br />
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Finally I just wanted to point out my new hoop '<a href="https://www.misiamae.com/earrings/audrey-hoop-earrings">Audrey</a>' hoop earrings from a new accessories brand called <a href="https://www.misiamae.com/earrings/audrey-hoop-earrings">Misia Mae</a>. Again, I haven’t taken these off since they arrived - they’re the super-comfy and a statement earring that goes with just about <i>everything</i>. They’re also gold plated, which is ideal as my ears have an allergic reaction to just about any metal other than gold (expensive taste runs in my veins apparently!) <o:p></o:p><br />
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Photos: brilliant <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barb.s_/?hl=en">Barb.s</a></div>
lafashionfoliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06658361009559417003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650378510394161157.post-34365205061703415482018-03-18T16:54:00.000+00:002019-09-01T22:56:32.367+01:00WHY I'M NOT FREAKING OUT ABOUT TURNING 30<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Result number one, a Psychology Now article ‘If you’re turning 30 and freaking out’, is followed by a succession of depressing opinion pieces from Cosmo, Huffpost and the Metro, of a similar nature. The hysteria peaks at result number 9, a Mumsnet thread titled ‘to be utterly depressed about turning 30...???’ (LOL, oh Mumsnet…)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then there’s throwaway comments; ‘You’re not turning 30… are you? Oh god you are!’, ‘How do you feel, scared?’…‘Don’t worry, at least you don’t look 30’. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I wanted to write this blog to present an alternative opinion; a viewpoint from someone turning 30 imminently, freak-out free, genuinely full of excitement for the unwritten decade ahead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I’ll admit I did have my pre-thirty wobble last summer. The sands of time suddenly felt palpable and my progress in life (or lack of to be precise), magnified. If I'm entirely honest, </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I didn’t expect to be living a pay cheque to pay cheque existence in a London at this age, I expected to have a husband, a house & a sausage dog (FFS IS A SAUSAGE DOG TOO MUCH TO ASK??).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Then I did some thinking about aging and started to shape an alternative, positive perspective that I really wanted to share.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My twenties was an exciting decade - it was an anecdote aggregating exercise that gathered momentum the older, more daring and less giving of a shit I became.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But would I do it all again? No I wouldn’t. For all the fun, the festivals, the drinks, the dancing, the ridiculous dates and the 1am McDonalds trips, there were the insecurities, the self-doubts and a general feeling of being a little bit lost.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On a recent trip to the Lake District, I visited <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hill-top">Hill Top Farm</a> – home to the author Beatrix Potter. For those unfamiliar with her life story, Beatrix found success at the age of 36, when her first book <i>Peter Rabbit</i> was published. Opening her biography, I found a quote from Beatrix aged 30 that resonated ‘<i>I feel much younger at 30 than at I did at twenty; firmer and stronger in both mind and body</i>’. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Likewise, physically I am the fittest I have ever been because my health is no longer something I take for granted. Aged 20 I had never stepped foot in a gym and classed a 4 pack of Stellas as well-rounded meal. I was the archetypal student-slob and had a beer gut to show for it. It was during my late twenties that I learnt to manage life’s stresses through exercise; from breakups to bad jobs, endorphins were my saving grace. Now, I’m addicted to boxing classes, which make me feel both physically fit and empowered in the knowledge I can defend myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Similarly I also feel my career is on an upward trajectory, after a decade of schlepping through the fashion industry interning and assisting, I’m grateful to be in a position where I can finally focus on PR, rather than list of miscellaneous list of errands cleverly disguised as ‘work experience’.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In a culture that values youth and beauty, a culture that idolises Kylie Jenner over the Kardashian powerhouse Kris, it’s stories like Beatrix Potter’s that serve as an important reminder, a reminder that at 30 we are still refining our skills and talents; the best is most likely yet to come.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In fact, Beatrix's 36 years is a drop in the ocean (please excuse the pun) compared to Hokusai; the artist behind the iconic <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/may/19/hokusai-japanese-artist-late-blossoming-great-wave-mount-fuji">The Great Wave</a>. Visiting the Hokusai exhibition at The British Museum last summer was an eye opener; Hokusai painted his most critically acclaimed work in his eighties. At the age of 60, he reinvented himself under the alias of ‘Litsu’, which translates as ‘one again’. Hokusai believed he had been reborn and the best was yet to come (and the dude was right.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My advice to anyone turning 30 imminently, freaking the hell out?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Focus on everything you can achieve, rather than what you you’re yet to add to your resume of life. And if that doesn’t motivate you, just remember you’re still alive and kicking, which is brilliant news. Now I kinda hate to quote Jonny Depp (seems like a douche) to close this piece, however I do often return to a great quote he offered up upon turning 50; ‘I<i> mean, I think any day you wake up and you're still around is a good thing. Every time you could take a breath and exhale and inhale again? It's a good thing</i>."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you've not got round to checking them out yet, there's still some bargains to be had in the January sales. Long time readers of this blog will know I endeavour not to follow trends where possible, so I've done my best to edit the sale buys that I think will have plenty of mileage in 2018. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the most exciting sales for me is the Alexachung sale, on <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/d/Shop/Sale/all?designerfilter=2856&pn=1&npp=60&image_view=product&dScroll=0">Net-a-porter</a>. Having tried (emphasis on the word tried) to emulate Alexa's look many a time, I was super excited about the launch of her eponymous collection. However the prices were definitely out my budget, so the sale offers the opportunity to buy into a little piece of the Alexa magic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.finerylondon.com/">Finery London</a> is one of those interesting British brands that I really like. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The appeal for me lies in exclusivity; there's an unlikelihood of clocking a fellow Finery-wearer on your daily travels. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sure, price points are little more premium than your standard high street stores, but then so is the quality. Cuts are flattering, fabrics are thoughtfully chosen, designs are original as opposed to catwalk carbon copies. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I've shopped with Finery for a some time, so I was super happy when the PR team contacted me last month and kindly offered a couple of styles from their party edit. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My choices - the silver lurex </span><a href="http://bit.ly/2ksTAKO" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Finery Baird dress</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> and the <a href="https://www.zalando.co.uk/finery-london-crosslet-cami-jumpsuit-bordeaux-fic21t009-g11.html?awc=3356_1513789224_e5bcb913e56598ec6df5e334b44e69c2&wmc=AFF44_AW_EN.136348_..&opc=2211">Crosslet plum jumpsuit</a> are my kind of party pieces because they don't need much in the way of accessories. I am quite a minimalist dresser (read: lazy) so anything that makes a statement with limited effort is ideal. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I'm going through a full-on studio 54 disco fashion phase at present, so the silver lurex <a href="http://bit.ly/2ksTAKO">Baird dress </a>was no-brainer. I'm pretty obsessed with this fashion era and spend quite a lot of time studying the looks worn by Jerry Hall, Bianca Jagger et al on the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/70sbabes/?hl=en">70sbabes</a> insta account. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A little tip - this dress is quite closely cut, so I sized up because I wanted more of a swishy seventies fit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You might notice these photos are little different in style from my usual outfit posts. Going forwards I'll be actively trying to play with art direction used in my outfit shoots and push myself to experiment a little more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I had it in my head for some time I wanted to shoot amongst the neon-lights of Chinatown in Soho, and I'm really pleased with the end results. As ever, it would be great to hear your thoughts! Sophie x</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The big old trend in outerwear this winter is the Teddy Coat trend. For the uninitiated, teddy coats are fuzzy, cuddly and cosy, like your now-deceased childhood bear. I can see why this trend has legs; it’s as cosy and comforting, in essence the sartorial equivalent of a big hug. How to wear? The teddy coat references the seventies trend which is currently HUGE; blue denim and flared jeans are the perfect partners. The best news is that the Teddy Coat trend has infiltrated the high street, there’s a bear for every budget. Here are my favourites: </span></div>
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lafashionfoliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06658361009559417003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650378510394161157.post-83101052179132344942017-09-27T22:11:00.000+01:002017-09-29T13:41:18.683+01:00GREY MATTERS: WHAT TO DO IF YOU START GOING GREY HAIR IN YOUR TWENTIES<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">What to do if you find a stray grey well ahead of pension pot? Reach for the bleach? Go au naturel? Or freak the hell out? That was a decision I faced aged 23. Genetically I haven't been blessed in the follicle department - early onset greys run in the Green family and by 25 I had a handful of stray greys that I could no longer ignore. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">Dealing with greys in your twenties is a very personal decision - I have utmost respect for any one who decides to the bypass the bleach and let nature take it's course. A couple of years ago I worked on a shoot with British Vogue Features Director <a href="https://intothegloss.com/2014/06/sarah-harris-vogue-uk/">Sarah Harris</a>, who possesses an incredible, ethereal mane of white-grey hair. Combined with her innate sense of style, Sarah's stand-out hair has made her a regular in the fashion week street style round-ups. Turning grey at the tender age of 16, she decided to embrace her silver shade, tiring of the frequent salon visits to conceal her roots (I really enjoyed reading her honest account in <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/ive-had-grey-hair-since-i-was-16/">The Telegraph</a>). However, if you have 95% of your natural colour intact like myself, what's the best solution? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">I have to credit the magical team of colourists at <a href="https://www.headmasters.com/">Headmasters</a> for coming to my rescue here. Having been a client for several years, I've received an education on how best to conceal through 'couture colour'. There's some really clever techniques and optical illusions that can be created without spending an absolute fortune / living in the salon. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">Whilst it's true that permanent dye covers 100% of grey hair, it also creates harsh tell-tale regrowth. <a href="https://www.headmasters.com/">Headmasters</a> reiterate saying 'step away from allover colour, it's far too extreme.' The flattering alternative is a glossing colour treatment or colour wash that will blend your greys with your natural hair colour. Glossing is also great for conditioning your hair, which is pretty important as some greys can have a dry, wiry texture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">In recent years quite a few hair touch-up products have arrived on the market that can be sprayed or painted onto your roots in-between salon visits. These are <u>life savers</u> when your stylist is fully booked for the foreseeable. Having tried a few brands, my absolute favourite is the <a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/josh-wood-light-brown-blending-wand-28ml/p/p22270708?extid=ps_gglpla_Style&Living_748425499_39074006397&s_kwcid=AL!2750!3!176576747455!!!g!278859329700!__EFKW__&device=c&cvosrc=ppc%20shopping.google.Style%20%26%20Living%20%3E%20Beauty%20%3E%20Get%20The%20Look%20%3E%202016-04-08%20%3E%20Best%20hair%20products%20%3E%20Your%20hair%20problems%20solved&cvo_pid=39074006397&pdpredirect">Josh Wood range from Marks & Spencer</a>.</span></div>
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lafashionfoliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06658361009559417003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650378510394161157.post-37052921444610819092017-09-17T14:03:00.001+01:002017-09-17T15:12:00.047+01:00EVERYTHING I LEARNT ABOUT DATING IN 2017 (SO FAR) <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi! Remember that time I wrote a blog about <a href="http://www.lafashionfolie.com/2017/01/five-dating-mistakes-i-made-in-2016.html">dating</a> in January? Well in-between I went on some more dates, met some interesting characters - artists, bankers, reality TV rejects...it's been an anecdote aggregating exercise if nothing else. Having hit the six month milestone, here's all I have learnt in the dating-sphere of 2017:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once you’ve been single for a six months, a sea change occurs. Your friends will stop asking you if you’ve had contact with your ex (if by contact you mean deleting each other on facebook - then, yes!), and start theorising about why you’re still single. The theories will run the gamut, ranging from ‘you’re too available’, to ‘you’re too picky’, ‘you go to the wrong places’, ‘you should date someone older’, ‘you should date someone younger’, ‘you shouldn’t openly admit to listening JLS’... the list goes on. Of course they only have your best interests at heart, but it’s hard not to over think their words. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In truth there’s no real reason why you’re single; relationships are, in my experience, serendipitous. That’s not to say you shouldn’t be putting yourself out there - you’re not going to meet someone from the comfort of your sofa bingeing on American Horror Story. But you also shouldn’t waste time on self-reflection, analysing your exterior and interior ‘flaws’. My logical brain knows this much because I have met some god-awful people in functioning, happy relationships (oh come on, tell me you haven’t), and I have some smart, funny, hot-piece-of-ass friends who have been flying solo for years. So, breathe a sigh of relief and get on with enjoying life, it’s out of your hands. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You only have to watch one ep of Love Island to learn this much. Sometimes your type on paper will be your type in person (Jamie and Camilla), other times you’ll find opposites attract (Rachel and Rykard, series two) (yes I have an encyclopaedic knowledge of Love Island). IRL I can confirm that type counts for not-so-much. I have had some very nice dates this year with bespectacled men that, on paper, tick all the boxes (my type is basically a man in glasses - that’s the level of depth we’re operating at here). Dates that I really wish I fancied because, on paper, we were very much aligned. But the annoying truth is that chemistry overrides all prerequisites, and it either exists or it doesn’t. You can’t fake it, you can’t work on it, it’s intangible, it’s indefinable, and you can’t get past date two without it. I do have some advice to offer here - don’t waste too much time forming virtual relationships. You need to meet to discover if there’s chemistry, because it often doesn’t exist outside the realms of WhatsApp. GIFs and memes are good and well </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(is there any greater aphrodisiac than a Gemma Collins meme?)</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, but if you can’t have a non-awks conversation face to face - don’t bother.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Earlier this year I signed up to go on some double dates with one of my best friends from school, who also happens to be one of the funniest women I know. To cut a long story short, we simultaneously realised we had dating fatigue and briefly considered doing one of those naff lock and key party things (not even half as kinky as it sounds, unfortunately) before we realised we couldn’t be bothered to pay for the privilege. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Taking the cheapskate approach, we signed up to a free double dating app (there is an app for everything these days) and the rest is history. Romantically, these dates were unsuccessful, but they proved to be the best experiences for a different reason altogether. We spent the majority of the dates laughing (I actually cried tears of laughter when she told a humourless tall guy and very short guy in matching overcoats that they looked like a TV detective duo), drinking a little too much wine, and ending the evenings sans-dates on the dance floor. I guess I realised we probably spend too much time seeking romantic chemistry instead of enjoying the platonic-but-wonderful chemistries we have right in front of us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If there’s one area I find unsatisfactory about the dating process, it’s this one. There have been a handful of occasions in the past year when I have dated people I’ve really liked, people I have nothing but good things to say about, only for one reason or another there wasn’t enough chemistry to form an actual relationship. And so one of you has to send that fucking terrible text about ‘wanting to be friends’. The truth is, I do genuinely want to stay friends, I’ve just got no idea how to make that happen. And so you do the adult thing: like a handful of one another’s Instagram pictures before never speaking again. Life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When I became single at the beginning of 2016, I was full of puppy-like enthusiasm for dating. Having spent the majority of my twenties in long term relationships, I had only been on a handful of dates in my life and was curious to see what the fuss was about. I agreed to go on so many dates: blind-dates, activity dates, speed-dates, whatever it was I did it. This continued into 2017, where I found myself habitually going on dates at least once a fortnight. The problem with this frequency of dating is you end up feeling like you’re selling your soul. It’s nobody’s fault in particular, it’s just not good for the self esteem to be constantly delivering your own personal elevator pitch. This is why I’ve slowly found myself more and more reluctant to date, and, for the moment, I’ve pressed pause. It’s not a strict policy, I’m just not going to date until I really feel compelled to. And it’s a good feeling. </span></div>
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lafashionfoliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06658361009559417003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650378510394161157.post-9108115251356677542017-08-14T13:32:00.003+01:002017-08-17T09:51:55.353+01:00WHAT TO BUY IN THE BAUKJEN SALE.... <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Once in a while you discover a brand that’s 100 percent ‘you’ – and that’s how I feel about <a href="http://www.lafashionfolie.com/search/label/Baukjen">Baukjen</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />I find it such an effort to follow fashion, letting most trends pass me by. Interested in clothes and style above fashion, put simply, I find </span>the process of changing my wardrobe from season to season a real pain the ass (not to mention super-wasteful). Which is why the Baukjen aesthetic speaks volumes to me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Beautiful, timeless investment pieces are Baukjen's speciality - a classic trench coat, real leather leggings, a good quality stripe t-shirt, a good cotton shirt (add in some blue denim and that's basically my entire wardrobe.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On a side note, I also love the models Baukjen cast – woman that showcase an aspirational yet attainable type of beauty, not too young, not too thin, not too groomed (but super-gorgeous, all the same). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Of course when you're buying quality clothing, price points are slightly higher than the high street. Which is why now is a great time to shop Baukjen as the end of season sale is currently underway - some of the final reductions are real bargains! This is a great time to buy the investment pieces you can wear for seasons to come. For some inspiration, I've put together a little edit below of my favourite buys: </span></div>
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lafashionfoliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06658361009559417003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-650378510394161157.post-26758724509152311472017-08-03T11:05:00.001+01:002017-08-03T11:09:23.036+01:00STYLING THE HOBBS SUMMER COLLECTION <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Just a few words today - sometimes clothes do the talking for you and I think this is definitely the case with this Hobbs trench coat. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: normal;">I stopped by the Hobbs autumn/winter press day in April and I'm rather excited by what the brand has in store for next season. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The cocktail dresses and events-dressing pieces were particularly lovely as were </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BTG4hgjluvN/?taken-by=lafashionfolie&hl=en" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">these jewel green velvety flat shoes</a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This amazing piece is <a href="http://bit.ly/2tXLQqX">The Madison Trench</a>. Somewhere between a trench coat and duster jacket, the soft tencel fabric is very light and fluid, making it spot-on for summer. Of course the main event of this style is the intricately smocked back, which is crazy beautiful. I think it has a real Burberry feel, with a much lower price tag. I've styled it here with jeans (forever dressing with comfort in mind) but it’s also a good event dressing piece – you could throw it on over your dress at the races or a wedding and still feel dressed-up (there's nothing worse that hiding a fab outfit with an old coat, right?). Just one word of warning, this coat is long, so if you're petite it might swamp you (I'm a big-ish bird - 5'10). It's also in sale right now, so if you needed an excuse... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And just a few words on white denim - a trend I'm really into right now. I'm not going to lie, white denim is high maintenance and after a day in the capital, my white jeans are absolutely filthy (I got chocolate allover them last week). But they are very very easy to style, and look good with just about everything! So, swings and roundabouts. I bought this pair from ASOS from a brand that's a new discovery for me - <a href="http://www.asos.com/women/a-to-z-of-brands/dr-denim/cat/?cid=2994">Dr Denim</a>. What I like about these jeans is the thick, structured denim, they have a 90s look and feel. This brand gets a big tick from me! </span></div>
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Photos: <a href="http://natasha-marshall.com/">Natasha S Marshall</a></span> lafashionfoliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06658361009559417003noreply@blogger.com0