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Navajo Nomad: how to style this on-trend loo

The Spring-Summer 11.12 catwalks were brimming with colour-pop ethnic styles, enhanced with woven detailing and cut-out panels (we especially loved Prada’s take on the story). Here, we’ve brought together a collection of Navajo Nomad-inspired accessories to see you through the autumn-winter months and beyond.

Our advice: invest in a key accessory and pair with a patterned top and jeans, or a textured, panelled dress; try not to add too many pieces all at once or you may risk looking like you’re just back from a holiday on the Mexican border (on second thoughts, go for it!).

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Inspired by Annie Hall

What’s not to adore about Woody Allen’s classic character Annie Hall played to perfection by the inimitably stylish Diane Keaton? This week, we’re focusing on photographer, art-lover and sometime tennis player, Annie Hall, whose independent spirit, confident attitude and unique personal style are our inspiration for a decidedly downtown-meets-uptown 1970s redux.

To create this androgynous late 1970s look, you’ll want a streetsmart tote that can port your life around (think: big enough to fit a tennis racquet, books, spare shoes and camera), a slouchy brimmed hat, a tie (a quick visit to St Vinnies might help) and a waistcoat; oh, and a decent pair of relaxed pants.

To act the part of Annie Hall, enrol in a photography course and get snapping (or simply download Hipstamatic on your iPhone for an instant retro look), take it to streets in comfortable sneakers and spend your spare time musing around an art gallery or two.

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Bohemian Rhapsody: luxurious textures and sparkling crystals

It’s time to update your boho look with some serious luxurious textures and sparkling crystal details. This season, boho goes deluxe: part ski resort, part downtown glamour, the boho babe exudes an effortlessly relaxed style that’s all her own. We’ve updated the look with textured leather details, fine luxurious fur shawls and scarfs and chunky jewellery.

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Ladylike Moderne: timeless style, effortless elegance

One of this year’s key looks is Ladylike Moderne. Reminiscent of the 1950s with more than just a nod to the early 60s, this elegant, timeless look is all about feminine detailing and womanly silhouettes. Create a modern look with a classic business satchel or top-handled bag, worn with a three-quarter sleeve cardigan and why not add in some pretty adornments, such as a bow headband or bow jewellery.

Ladylike doesn’t have to mean old-fashioned and out-dated, but rather the timelessly elegant looks perfected by 1960s style icons, Jackie Kennedy-Onassis and Audrey Hepburn. With tailored yet feminine silhouettes and statement accessories (who remembers the Tiffany sterling silver telephone dialler in Breakfast at Tiffany’s?), craft this look with a contemporary urban feel that’s right on trend for making a positive impression at work, and at play.

Invest in a tailored suit or a shift dress with a matching jacket and a top-handled tote bag. Keep your palette fairly neutral – black or nude works well – and work in some vibrancy with a chic silk scarf, a slick of lipgloss and a coat of nailpolish. Add some discreet and feminine fine jewellery by day; for post-work drinks, switch to larger scale costume jewellery, such as a statement necklace or signature bracelet.

Now, is it afternoon tea at The Ritz or cocktails? … better make it both!

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$100 Shopping Voucher for all subscribers

We are delighted to offer all our enews subscribers a $100 Shopping Voucher as a special gift to invest in a signature accessory (or two!) from our new Autumn-Winter season collections. Your voucher applies to everything in-store, even already discounted items, and offers you $100 off for every $350 you spend; for instance, spend $350 and save $100, or spend $700 and save $200! Please check your email to see your voucher code - simply enter this code at the checkout to redeem $100 off for every $350 in your shopping cart (on all orders of $350 or more). You’ll be able to choose from our wide range of unique accessories and new season collections.

We are very excited to be launching our new autumn-winter collections from your favourite independent international designers in all the season’s new styles, shapes, colours and textures. We are also introducing some new brands and some new product lines to our range, so be sure to keep a look out as we progressively launch these over the coming weeks.

We are also very excited to be announcing our even easier-to-use lay-by system. Simply choose which item or items you’d like to lay-by and we can do the rest for you. Yes, you may use your $100 voucher on lay-by items, too!

So, there really has never been a better time to invest in a statement accessory from our new season collections … with a $100 voucher and the option of lay-by, your only problem will be choosing!

(Please note that your voucher is valid until Thursday, 31st March on orders of $350 or more; terms and conditions apply to voucher use.)

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DESIGNER PROFILE: Fiona Paxton shares her inspirations

Within just a few short years of establishing her own accessories label, London-based Fiona Paxton has created a distinctive style that’s now sought-after the world over. A trained textile designer, Fiona has consulted for various fashion houses, including Armani, Chloé and Moschino. For her own label, Fiona has been able to combine her love of travel, her passion for ancient Indian artistry and her reverence of two of the twentieth century’s enduring styles, the Bauhaus and the British Punk era. We spoke to Fiona just as she launched her Spring-Summer collection and but a few days before showing her new Autumn-Winter collection at London Fashion Week.

1. Describe a typical working day for you.
My days are always different, which is great. My working day varies between being very creative and designing, to meeting people we are working with such as stylists, photographers or suppliers, visiting new stores and the problem-solving that comes with running a business.

2. What has most inspired you this season?
I was thinking of summer laid back living. I do like to imagine different places that I would like to travel to so this collection was Ibiza and California inspired.

3. What season are you usually most interested in designing?
I think I find summer easier as I like the jewellery to be relaxed and easy-going – not too formal.This just seems to work easier within summer collections. I am inspired by materials, so seashell, driftwood, sun-bleached colours and worn surfaces are great summer starting points for me.

4. Do you have a favourite spot to hangout away from your office and studio?
I guess my local coffee shop where I live in London is probably my favourite at the moment. I love the coffee and always bump into friends and neighbours there. They make lots of great bread, so it is lovely and warm and homely. It’s just a wonderful start to the day having a little chat and a delicious coffee.

5. Where is your most desired holiday destination?
I love holidays and travelling and I always try to have a holiday booked to look forward to. If I had a bottomless purse, I would like to go to Kerala in India, do some Yoga, eat some of the amazing regional food and really see a different side to India than the bustle of the big cities.

6. Are you inspired by music?
Yes! Kala by MIA – I played this album non-stop when I designed my first collection, which was a mix of Indian and street fashion. The album is also a great fusion of cultures and it is really inspiring creative music.

7. iPod, Blackberry or neither?
I have a Blackberry and I love it. It has revolutionised my life so I can leave the office and go out and about but but still work. The only down side is there is no escape!

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Style it like a Punk Princess

The Punk Princess has a tailored edginess all of her own. Whatever you do, do not mistake this look for grunge or rock chic, the Punk Princess is all about sharply finessed details, rich textures and structured silhouettes.

With punk heroines Deborah Harry of Blondie and Siouxsie Sioux of Siouxsie and the Banshees as your guides, start with an emphasis on the eyes and work back your look from there.

You’ll definitely need a black t-shirt (or two) along with a pair of J-Brand Agnes jeans in black sateen as the basis for your look. Together, these create the perfect, sleek silhouette: sharp, no-nonsense and at-once edgy.

Our model, Kristy has layered her jeans and t-shirt with a Harmony & Lawson ‘St Anton’ black fur gilet, a Karen Walker Skull pendant and an Angel Jackson 472 Spangle satchel in grey. You could also add a Violetta handmade beret in charcoal, our favourite ‘must-have’ for the season.

Violetta charcoal grey wool beret
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NY Fashion Week: Bryan Boy steals the scene in Rebecca Minkoff & Karen Walker

Fashion blogger extraordinaire, Bryan Boy has been snapped at every step during NY Fashion Week. We love seeing him sporting a Rebecca Minkoff MAB Mini in black and Karen Walker The Butler sunglasses.

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Does Halle Berry really shop at HoneyHoney?!

Well, maybe not as such, but you could be excused for thinking so! Halle Berry clearly likes to tote a large, black carryall, whether she’s beachside or in the thick of the urban jungle, Halle carts some pretty serious arm candy.

We’ve spotted Halle Berry toting the Cleobella bucket tote and the Rebecca Minkoff Nikki tote. Which look do you love the most?

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Angel Jackson ‘Atena’ clutch in Madison

The Angel Jackson ‘Atena’ clutch looks fantastic in this month’s Madison magazine!