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FASHION Style Guru 12849 views
Summer’s here, bringing with it the usual bikini panic, accessory envy and makeup meltdown. Don’t get left behind with these fantastic on-trend wardrobe, beauty and accessory tips from 10 Years Younger presenter Nicky Hambleton-Jones - just in time for the honeymoon.
Maire Bonheim chats to style guru Nicky Hambleton-Jones about the hottest statement accessories to update your summer look, the best summer beauty products and the best way to ban muffin tops.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………What are your essential summer wardrobe must-haves?
"If you want to invest in just a few things to spruce up last year’s wardrobe for the honeymoon, I would say one of the key pieces is an oversized clutch handbag – it’s the must-have accessory. It’s definitely worth investing in something patent, mock crock or a bright colour that will set off any outfit. Platform wedge 
heels – we get wedge heels every year but this year particularly we’ve got stacked wooden platform heels that are very popular, but also interesting wedge heels, so cut out wedges, narrow wedges and anything that’s a wedge heel is going to update your look. Gladiator sandals, for those with very slim calves and elegant feet – they’re not for everyone but again are a very on trend accessory. Waisted belts, and also stars, spots, stripes are a very key look – and that can be anything from tops to belts to shoes to bags, a necklace, anything that’s got the element of stars, stripes and spots."What summer fashion disasters should women avoid at all costs?
"Don’t flash too much flesh. We’ll get a hot summer day and next thing you know the strappy tops come out and we get muffin tops, love handles the whole lot on show. Think about your body shape when it comes to summer. Yes, it might be hot, but you can still wear something that’s fitted without being too clingy or too short or just too revealing".
What’s your one essential style tip for women of different shapes?
"Whatever body shape you are, always try and create a waist, whether it’s with a tailored jacket or a waisted belt. The minute you’ve got a waist, the rest of you will look in proportion and you look curvy, which creates a much slimmer physique".
What are some of your favourite summer beauty products?
"I love Clinique’s Superdefense moisturiser – which has SPF protection but is still quite light, so it’s perfect for summer. Johnson’s Holiday Skin all over glow is great on the body, and Avon have got a fantastic new dual eye cream that’s got sun protection 30 in it for the day, which is great because I think people put SPF in their moisturiser but forget about protecting themselves around the eye area, so I love that. And then don’t forget it’s important to exfoliate your skin regularly. I’m all over Dr Sebagh’s Deep Exfoliating Mask once a week. It gives me a much more youthful glow".
Photos © TK Maxx, Country Casuals, L.K. BennettFor more diet, fashion and beauty news, tips, advice and videos, visit keepthedoctoraway.co.uk.
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FASHION Let's Fly Away 10665 views
WeddingPath brides will love the dresses in this week's gallery, perfect for a wedding abroad or a sizzling hot summer celebration.
→Milano (from £975) is a princess line gown lined in silk satin with an assymetric bodice and pretty applique work with embroidered flowers and orchids scattered all over.
Joyce Young Collections (0141 946 0660 joyceyoungcollections.com).—————————————————————
←Style 1010 (from £120) is ideal for long-haul packing. One of the new Sandals Destination Wedding Gowns, it features cotton lace over a strapless dress with a trumpet skirt, sweep train and renaissance sash. Dessy Collection (sandalsdresses.com).
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→Valetta (£1300) is a romantic strapless empire lace gown with a beaded bodice and delicate floral detailing (01903 813382
augustajones.com).
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FASHION Little Maids 7524 views
Bespoke dresses for your little bridesmaids might sound beyond the budget. But Perfume River has a fab new range of handmade flower girl dresses with affordable price tags and oodles of lovely detail.
Made from taffeta silk, organza and tulle, Perfume River has gorgeous frocks for little ones. Most styles come with detachable sashes or bodices that can be made in any colour to tie in with the wedding day theme.
Inspired by the romantic Perfume River, which flows through the
ancient city of Hue in Vietnam, the collection was started by Ha Ngo. Living in London as a mother of two lively girls, Ha was driven by the frustration of trying to find quality frocks at reasonable prices.Caroline Louise Pearce of Tamworth recently ordered a flower girl dress from Perfume River for her wedding in August this year. Caroline wrote to Ha saying, "The dresses are beautiful, attention to detail is incredible and I think you should be charging far more than you do. Thank you so much for your help, I've recommended you to all my friends."
Prices start at £39.99. To find out more, call 020 7733 4223 or go to Perfume River.
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FASHION Frills Fancy 10101 views
Who could help oooh-ing and aaah-ing at Coleen's gorgeous gown by Marchesa. It was the ultimate fairytale dress, layered with pretty frills and flounces. This week's dress gallery goes with the trend. We have three stunning dresses for wannabe princess brides.
→Style VC017 (from £1200) has a fairytale skirt made up of layers of tulle with a train at the back. The strapless lace appliqué bodice is given pretty detail, embellished with silver beading.
Veromia (020 8554 2332 veromia).—————————————————————
←Style 404 (from £880) is a glamorous ballgown style dress with layers of tulle giving it fairytale appeal and a gorgeous beaded bodice.
White Rose Bridal (020 8368 1500 whiterosebridal).—————————————————————
→Lolita (£1750) is a romantic strapless gown with a full skirt in floaty layers of organza with richly embellished beading on the bodice.
Hollywood Dreams (020 8801 9797 hollywooddreams).
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FASHION Mums' Treat 13571 views
"Pamper the two mums and get perfect matching hats", says Richmond milliner. Everyone knows that two of the key players at a wedding are the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom. Now a milliner’s in Richmond upon Thames is giving the two mums a unique opportunity.
TitFerTat Hats, an award-winning milliner’s in Richmond’s historic Paved Court, is promising to close the shop and crack open the bubbly for every pair of ‘marital mums’ that comes to visit. The two mothers will have exclusive access to the shop’s extensive collection, including designs by Philip Treacy as well as TitFerTat’s own creations. The trip should provide them with a great opportunity to bond – and to make sure their hats don’t clash.
As a special treat, if both mothers decide to make a purchase, they’ll each receive a discount of 25%.
The special wedding offer must be booked in advance and is available every day except Saturday. The two mums will receive the undivided attention and professional advice of TitFerTat’s hat expert, Mary Spiteri, who has worked in the millinery industry for over 20 years.
Says Mary, “I always find that the best weddings are where the two families really get along. And what better way of cementing a relationship than spending time together choosing that most iconic of wedding items, their hats? It’ll be fun, relaxing retail therapy and there’ll be a glass of bubbly for both mums – and the bride too, if she chooses to join them. Once they’re ready to move on, they’ll find plenty of places in Richmond to wine, dine and shop for the rest of the day.”
To book the ‘marital mums’ offer, call TitFerTat Hats on 020 8332 1189 or email mary@titfertathats.co.uk.
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