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          Kirstie Smillie
          6 Tips for Complete Outfits
          January 20, 2017
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          What to Wear this Spring
          February 5, 2017

          Well-heeled or feeling flat?

          January 29, 2017

          If, like me, you are feeling that January flat, I like to click on the ‘New In’ link with designer on-line stores to get a feel of the trends selling now, and then try and find similar styles on the high street. Yes, you may lose the full designer flair, but we know our own budgets and need to work within those boundaries. Here are a few that inspired me recently as wardrobe staples or fun additions.

          Go all out in ruffles, Broderie Anglaise and girlie frills that need a rough edge of denim for balance.

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          Sea broderie anglaise ruffle blouse, £365

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          Miss Selfridge cotton blouse, £35

          The biker jacket is now a wardrobe staple in leather, denim or faux fabric blends, perfect over pretty dresses and white shirts. Keep design details minimal.

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          Alaia denim biker jacket, £1,890

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          Oasis faux leather biker jacket, £55

          Rainbow colours in prints and definitely stripes will be popping up everywhere, I wore the Pure Collection version in my recent model day with Good Housekeeping magazine, February issue.

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          Miu Miu stripes, £360

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          Pure Collection cashmere stripes, £110

          Khaki everything but most of all a classic shirt dress, which magically dresses or down effortlessly.

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          Diane Von Furstenberg silk blend shirt dress, £420

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          New look tunic or dress version, £24.99

          The return of the duffle or bucket bag, look out for rich colour tones.

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          See by Chloe suede bucket bag, £370

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          Warehouse printed duffle, £49 

          The classic boucle jacket, a perfect Spring weight over casual printed t-shirts or a basic T shirt with jeans.

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          Iro fringed boucle jacket, £230 

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          Zara fringed boucle jacket, £79.99 

          Just a little taster for the new season, but its good to keep an eye on the designer inspiration, if sometimes just out of budget.

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          Kirstie
          Moving through my forties I've gained confidence to believe in 'style over trends' - quality wins (most of the time) and not to take it all too seriously. A great jacket is always my motto, and I like to play about with old and new and mix in some craft ideas too. I work with lovely clients who want a concise wardrobe or a unique outfit for a special occasion. I hope to inspire you.

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