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December 1960s fashion – five gold things

December 4, 2016Written by: Johanna Payton No Comments

It’s nearly Chriiiistmas! I may not have bought gifts for anyone else yet, but I did get down to Posh Totty Designs in Brighton last weekend to collect my fabulous new necklace: a bespoke pendant in rose gold. It’s a little plectrum engraved with the word “Something”. You know why. As per the pic above, …

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This year’s green sequin dress

November 22, 2014Written by: Johanna Payton No Comments

It’s that time of year again – and, as always, I find myself drawn to a very specific party dress: the green sequin number. Red hair, green eyes…you do the math. Green glitter is the way forward. This year I’ve picked the catwalk-inspired statement sequin dress by Quiz – which is a snip at £39 …

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Beautiful, glamorous long dresses for Christmas

October 16, 2014Written by: Johanna Payton No Comments

It’s that time of year when the allure of pre-Christmas glamour makes us want to go out and splash a whole heap of cash on a statement dress that will make onlookers gasp. I can’t even keep track of how many dazzling dresses I’ve had stashed in my wardrobe over the years, from the full …

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Topshop leather look black floral dress

November 30, 2013Written by: Johanna Payton No Comments

I may have been in a funky mood yesterday (or should that be a plain old funk?) but you can’t keep a good fashionista down and I bounced back today by investing in the flower print pu shift dress from Topshop; a dress I will be wearing at a v special birthday party as you …

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Christmas party dress post, part 2

November 25, 2013Written by: Johanna Payton 1 Comment

This week’s pick is a class act; absolutely beautiful cut and print, perfect if you want to keep it classy (San Diego) at an office party. It’s called Painted Lady (sweet), is made of crepe de chine silk and is by one of my fave labels, Beulah London. Another one for Santa’s list.

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Black tie dresses from Max Studio

April 24, 2013Written by: Johanna Payton No Comments

The sun is out but my thoughts are increasingly wandering towards awards season – and I have news on that score. Not only have you guys propelled me to the finals of the MAD Blog Awards for the second year running, you’ve also gone and got me onto the shortlist for the BiB Awards 2013. …

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Olympic fancy dress party – what to wear?

December 30, 2012Written by: Johanna Payton 2 Comments

Readers, we’ve had a good year haven’t we? All that Made in Chelsea fashion ( I still haven’t seen the Christmas special), yummy trends, seeing the sights together and parenting with as much style as a mum can attempt to carry off. And now, as 2012 comes to a close, I need your help to …

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Christmas Eve fashion: get your vintage out

December 24, 2012Written by: Johanna Payton No Comments

I am so wearing vintage today – and tonight. How do I know? Because I planned my outfits a week in advance… Christmas Eve is better than Christmas Day in my humble opinion. It’s all moody and laced with brandy and anticipation. Were I at home, I’d be going to the “Christingle” service at my …

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Christmas weekend – party dress time

December 21, 2012Written by: Johanna Payton 2 Comments

Christmas weekend is upon us! Time to get super serious with the party frocks. My pick for this eve is a dress that perfectly captures the blue/black trend I’ve been mad for all year: it’s a lace bodycon dress by Miss Selfridge with a teal lining. A dress that says, “I’m ready to party” without …

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Christmas weekend – party dress time

December 21, 2012Written by: Johanna Payton No Comments

Christmas weekend is upon us! Time to get super serious with the party frocks. My pick for this eve is a dress that perfectly captures the blue/black trend I’ve been mad for all year: it’s a lace bodycon dress by Miss Selfridge with a teal lining. A dress that says, “I’m ready to party” without …

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