Posts Categorized: PERSONAL DECLUTTER TIPS

Beautiful Bracelets

The magpie in me really enjoyed putting together this latest post… Check out some of my favourite bracelets and cuffs for all budgets! Loops On Slinky Bracelet, £7.50  www.missselfridge.com  Friis & Company Bracelet Bibia, €23 www.welikefashion.com Marni Metal Mesh Bracelet, $189 www.mytheresa.com Chloé Lucie Dragonfly Bracelet, £119 www.harrods.com Chris Habana Armoured Triangle Plate Cuff, $238 www.idontlikemondays.us Oscar de

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Royal Style

With the biggest wedding of the decade just around the corner, one felt it fitting to consider style worthy of a royal occasion. So, what would you wear if you received a coveted invite to the nuptials of William and Catherine? It’s a tricky one. You want something that’s suitable for both the day and evening

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No style era celebrates curves as proudly as 50’s clothing and the hourglass shape is truly making a comeback. Due to more sedentary lifestyles, less housework and changing dietary patterns, it seems only 7-8% of women today can actually be categorised as hourglass. The proportions for the shape are astounding with a 10’’ difference required

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Effort in Effortless?

We all know women who look effortlessly stylish and I think that’s what most of us try to emulate. So what really defines ‘effortless’? The thesaurus offers alternatives such as easy, natural, unforced and graceful. It implies simple, inherent style and beauty that takes little time, money or work. It’s the notion of wearing clothes

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Blue Suede Shoes

Don’t let Elvis have all the fun – check out the great blue suede shoes currently available to suit all tastes, budgets and pain thresholds. Blue suede is more season-appropriate than black as spring takes over from winter. Some shades of blue like navy and powder blue are pseudo-neutral, which means they pretty much go

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Fashion v Style

It always surprises me to see how many of us equate style with fashion. Many men and women have abandoned style simply because they have fallen out of love with fashion. They no longer understand it, feel overwhelmed by it and believe it’s become irrelevant to their lifestyle, body shape, size, age and budget. Fashion can

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Seasonal Style

It’s hard not to feel dowdy and uninspired in your fur-collared padded coat these days. Although it’s dutifully keeping you warm, it just doesn’t feel right in the brighter days of spring, especially as our favourite shops are luring us with fresher, more colourful styles. We have officially tired of our winter wardrobe by March.

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Seize the Oversized Clutch

High-maintenance ladies will celebrate the return of the practical oversized clutch for Spring/Summer 2011. Pack in your keys, wallet, diary, makeup and phone – there’s no competition for space. Look for versatile neutral tones that will take you effortlessly from day to night. Two Tone Oversize Clutch, €33 www.warehouse.co.uk Straw Box Oversized Stone Bag, €58

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2011: Exercise In Style

Many of us are currently in the throes of setting New Year’s resolutions, especially where diet and exercise are concerned. Give your exercise régime the best possible chance this New Year by wearing clothing you feel good in. Don’t be defeated by the gym mirrors – put on comfortable, appropriate, well-fitting exercise gear in nice condition to give you an automatic kickstart.

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Caped Crusaders

The cape is back with a swing in 2010, leaving any associations with comic book crusaders in the distant past. The sleeveless outer garment became fashionable in medieval Europe and has since regained popularity intermittently. The style is effortless and elegant and suits most body shapes. It’s typically waist-length and minimal in detail, making it the ideal backdrop for

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