Think eternal style with an oh-so-cool French twist, and the name that springs to mind is Jane Birkin. From the 1960s to the present day, her hallmark has been her natural beauty and simplicity of style. Born in 1946 to an English actress and Royal Naval Lieutenant Commander, Jane burst onto the London swinging sixties...
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Couture and glamour have taken over Ripponlea House & Gardens in a major new exhibition of outstanding costumes featured in the movie The Dressmaker, a comedy-drama set in early 1950s Australia. Go in pursuit of romance and style and see the striking designs by Marion Boyce and Margot Wilson. Discover the artistry and the creative techniques used in bringing the authenticity...
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For a cleanser that makes a clean getaway, Lancôme Galatéis Douceur is a stand out. Light, fast and thorough it does it all in one action. It’s the kindest way to cleanse without leaving a tight dry feeling. Powered by a gentle formula it can also be used to remove eye makeup. Lipstick and mascara simply dissolve, moving from...
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When giving or receiving, there’s nothing quite like a touch of Chanel. For many different reasons, we need to reward ourselves and others with a degree of magnificence. Presented in a selection of stunning jars, the range of Chanel body creams makes the cut. The expressive scent of COCO in evocatively present in this delicately...
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Ever since the 1950s the fine knit polo neck sweater has been associated with style and sophistication. Greta Garbo adopted the look as early as the 1930s in the film Anna Christie. While subtly powerful, the attitude is also easy and relaxed. From the 1950s through to the 1970s, the black polo neck became associated with the...
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