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SUNDAY LOVES – CANNES FILM FESTIVAL FASHION

Bijou — Sun, 20 May 2012 07:16:13 +0000

Cannes film festival has always been a celeb style watch staple in my life and the fashion as Telegraph Deputy Fashion Editor Luke Leitch explains “is almost as vital to oiling the wheels of Cannes as the films are.” This year the ladies of the red carpet have been competing to be the ‘train event’ (see [...]

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THURSDAY THREADS – TED BAKER

Bijou — Thu, 17 May 2012 07:43:12 +0000

Ted Baker‘s Summer collection is taking a trip into 50′s territory with a luxe collection of full skirted gowns, perfect for Brides and their Bridesmaids alike. SHOPPING LIST Telago Embroidered Tulle Dress Hellina Facet Bead Bracelet Loupie Looped Bow Belt Carlina Peep Toe Platforms Sima Yellow Dress And Bijou boys I haven’t forgotten you, Ted [...]

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WEDDING WEDNESDAY – DIY LACE CUPS

Bijou — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:31:47 +0000

Sometimes you just can’t quite find the thing you want, in which case it’s time for a Blue Peter moment! I have been on the hunt this week for snack cups for our guests to be able to fill and go with popcorn, it makes great dancefloor fuel so I hear. Unfortunately I could not [...]

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STYLE ICON – THE QUEEN

Bijou — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:30:48 +0000

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is nearly upon us which got me to thinking about how iconic the Queen’s style is. Here are some top Style tips Bijou brides should note from HRH The Queen of England. 1. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Beautiful jewellery never dates or fails to impress. 2. Perfect Posture. Shoulders back, [...]

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SUNDAY LOVES – BOSOM BOOST

Bijou — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:59:27 +0000

Bijou boys avert thine eyes, this is definitely one for the girls. Ladies having bosoms is a curse – stressing about making them bigger, smaller, rounder, pushing them together, noticeable erect nipples, argh it’s too much! Thank heavens for the taping inventions that have appeared over the past few years. Fashion First Aid’s set of nipple [...]

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HAIR HEROINE – POPPY DELEVIGNE

Bijou — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:53:43 +0000

When I was growing out the disastrous bob cut ‘helga plaits’ as they were affectionately dubbed, were my hairstyle staple. This style works best on day old hair and the key is to loop under not over when you’re plaiting. Here’s me sporting my ‘helga plaits’, I wear them flat to my head but to [...]

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THURSDAY THREADS – MINNA BRIDAL

Bijou — Thu, 10 May 2012 07:21:16 +0000

Bijou brides it is time to say hello to Finnish designer Minna Hepburn and her first Bridal Collection which is romantic, youthful and affordable (prices range from £200-£500) and you’re going to love it. Amber Minna is a self-professed lover of lace and as you can see, it plays a big part in the Bridal [...]

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CELEB STYLE – MET GALA

Bijou — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:56:21 +0000

A bumper edition of Celeb Style today as there was so much bridal fashion inspiration to be taken from Monday’s Met Gala, or to give it its full name The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Benefit gala. The Met Gala is to fashion what the Oscars are to the movie industry, Sarah Jessica Parker [...]

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COLOUR CODE – BLACK, WHITE, CORAL

Bijou — Tue, 08 May 2012 07:20:04 +0000

Colour theme inspiration on the blog today, inspired by what I’m wearing – a black and white striped t-shirt with coral nails and lipstick. I adore this combination of stripes with a coral colour pop, it’s fresh and oh so pretty. SHOPPING LIST Coral ruffled wedding cake by Sweetapolita http://sweetapolita.com/ Shoes by Charlotte Olympia http://charlotteolympia.com/ [...]

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SUNDAY LOVES – IRIS APFEL

Bijou — Sun, 06 May 2012 07:32:45 +0000

The older I get, the more I feel like myself. An odd statement you may think but it’s the one gift age gives you – knowledge of yourself and the courage to be yourself. Iris Apfel has long been (and I mean 90years long!) a fashion muse and has wise words to share with all [...]

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