Besotted and bedazzled

Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, possessed a jewellery collection of 214 pieces that was truly unique. This dazzling collection is intrinsically associated with the most controversial love story of modern times. King Edward VIII, the man who famously gave up the throne of England for the woman he loved, showered her with jewels designed...
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Facing up to it

Mask or not, facing up to a good foundation is always front of mind. Now is the time to consider a reset and reveal a new you. We’ve switched our attention to Lancôme® Teint Miracle Foundation and have discovered it’s sheer to medium coverage provides a luminous finish that’s both lightweight and natural looking. The secret...
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Kitty – a rising star

Heads swivelled and eyes grew wide when Lady Kitty Spencer, niece of Lady Di and cousin of Prince Harry, arrived at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor for his marriage to Meghan Markle. Wearing an emerald green hand-painted Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda dress topped with a Philip Treacy fascinator and adorned with jewellery from Bulgari,...
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French Impressionism at the NGV

Each year the National Gallery of Victoria showcases a Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition and this year is no exception. French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston presents an arresting display of 100 works by the well known masters of this unique movement. For starters, there are 19 canvasses by Monet, 10 by Renoir,...
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Couturiers to the stars

Zoe, Micol and Giovanna Fontana learned sewing and tailoring from their mother who had a tailoring shop near Parma, Italy and it was this trio of enigmatic sisters who put Italy on the fashion map.  Creating the Sorelle Fontana label, they designed for the stars of the silver screen.  Clients included Audrey Hepburn, Anita Ekberg, Elizabeth Taylor, and...
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