The year that was – 2016 best picks

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Check out the popular posts for 2016 and review what you might have missed!

Keeping up appearances in transit

Ines de la Fressange shows us how

Ines de la Fressange shows us how

A successful in transit wardrobe lies in the edit where comfort meets style. Here’s how you can keep up appearances and transition from one zone to the next feeling fresh, polished and ready for action.

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Gems unzipped

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Founded in 1896, the French jewellery house, Van Cleef & Arpels, first came to prominence in the late 1920s.  It distinguishied itself through the technical creation of the ‘The Mystery Setting’ that enabled gemstones to be snugly set against each other, whilst concealing the setting beneath. The end result is one of unbroken colour without the mounting being visible.

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Country Road T Shirt – ultimate simplicity

Country Road T Shirts in white, grey marle and black  Photograph:  GRACIE

Country Road T Shirts in white, grey marle and black Photograph: GRACIE

All thanks to Country Road for once again bringing us this highly adaptable T-shirt.  It’s rated in their ‘Best Seller’ range and there’s no reason to doubt why this is.  Teasing out it’s attributes says it all.

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Walk on the wild side – Tanzania safari experience

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Getting up close and personal to Africa’s wildlife is the ultimate thrill. There’s nothing quite like your first encounter with say a big cat, a leisurely giraffe, a trotting zebra or a well timed viewing of the Great Migration in the Serengeti.  Do not disturb is good advice, but it’s tempting to want to cuddle a sleepy set of four big paws.

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Hourglass Modernist eyeshadow

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Hourglass Modernist eyeshadow – Graphite Photograph: GRACIE

Taking a brush to a new eye shadow palette can inspire a raft of ways to experiment and renew.

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A big thank you for your wonderful support in 2016
May you enjoy a safe and happy Christmas with your loved ones

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