The State of Grace Blog » Summer http://thestateofgrace.com/blog Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:40:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 It’s A Wrap For Summer Glamour http://thestateofgrace.com/blog/2009/06/11/its-a-wrap-for-summer-glamour/ http://thestateofgrace.com/blog/2009/06/11/its-a-wrap-for-summer-glamour/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:34:49 +0000 Lucia Silver http://thestateofgrace.com/blog/?p=100 The way to keep your cool (even when summer heat and travel gets the best of you) is to invest in some key pieces. Colourful wraps and jewellery are perfect for giving an average swimsuit star quality. Then work the same accessories in the evening to add some drama to your sundress. Versatile accessories can create several looks using a few classic garments – whether you’re home or away. Leaving only the problem of what to do with the extra cropjewelleryspace…

]]> http://thestateofgrace.com/blog/2009/06/11/its-a-wrap-for-summer-glamour/feed/ 22 Go Wild This Summer http://thestateofgrace.com/blog/2009/05/20/go-wild-this-summer/ http://thestateofgrace.com/blog/2009/05/20/go-wild-this-summer/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 15:40:03 +0000 Lucia Silver http://thestateofgrace.com/blog/?p=17 bespoke-london-dress1You could be easily fooled into thinking ethnic, tribal motifs and animal prints are passing fads coming and going throughout the decades. But not only do these prints  add some fabulously fun flair to your wardrobe, they can also form the foundation of a timeless, classic look.

Here are some key points to keep in mind to ensure its worn well, effortlessly and for many seasons.

go-wild3The size of print needs to be right for your frame and the colours need to work for your colouring and also match the plainer basics in your existing wardrobe.

So don’t be afraid to invest in a quality print and you can take a
walk on the wild side for many seasons to come.

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