Fashion ::: BAGS & BLING
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The perfect bag not invest in a
I’m looking for the perfect bag – it soft, wheelable
has to have wide straps. It can’t be shopping bag?
too big or heavy and clutches are Marks and
out because I’d find them Spencer have a
impossible to hold. basic black
Rosie Buttery2 version but you
Bags galore: (pictured clockwise)
don’t have to Oushka ‘Jerry’; Mogil ‘Flamingo’;
You’re in luck because the high look far to find
Neesh ‘Chi Chi’; KV Patent Tote (all
street stores are full of the kind of jazzier options.
from Red Direct). Tranquillity and
Metropolitan Life, (both from Pia)
bags you are looking for. The ones Verko, a
pictured here are typical. The straps company which sources products
are wide and the bags themselves to assist people towards easier
aren’t too heavy. and more comfortable day-to-day
Don’t cram too much into your living, has a good selection. Visit
handbags – if you need to carry www.verko.co.uk or call 0208 201
laptops or other heavy items why 9444.
Bling it on: jewellery butterfly clips so look for earrings
You can change the mood of an outfit with hooks that are as long as
by a clever choice of jewellery. If you possible.
are finding it hard to do up clasps on Necklaces that can simply be looped
necklaces or bracelets, look for on- over the head are obviously a better
trend alternatives. bet than those that have to be
Cuff bracelets can be slipped over fastened. Again you should find plenty
the wrist and many are made in to choose from whether you are in the
lightweight plastics. Elasticated supermarket or on the high street.
bracelets are everywhere, too – you And keep an eye out for chains that
can wear these three or four at a time. have large T-bar fittings as these can
If you have pierced ears, you won’t be easier to do up and conventional
want to be fiddling around with clasps.
Finishing touches: (pictured above
Dr Lynne’s tip
clockwise) freshwater pearl lariat,
bamboo coral and bead necklace,
The fastenings on
silver earrings (all from Pia)
some jewellery
can be changed
Long necklaces: (pictured left to
or made larger –
right) black beads (M&S), discs
ask your local
(Oxfam), glass beads (M&S)
jeweller.
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