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  1. Perspex bags: plastic fantastic

    Sometimes the best fashion accessories are completely frivolous. No-one could claim that a teeny-weenie Perspex clutch is a practical purpose that can be justified on a price-per-wear basis, but how about the value of happiness?

    There is something joyful about this summer’s Perspex clutches – a little candy clutch in jelly-bean colours. And much like a sugary snack, which is unnecessary but sometimes just what is needed – the neon clutch is a cherry on top of the sartorial dessert. Guaranteed to brighten up any outfit and add an element of playfulness,  they range from the spectacularly expensive (thanks Mr Lagerfeld) to the super playful (Charlotte Olympia’s super-sized perfume bottle) and  a tangible treat from Zara.

    Yes, you’ll have to be super organised (no dead train tickets, used tissues and gum hiding at the bottom of your bag here) and fitting in your essentials will be a squeeze, but sometimes there is a lot to be said for fun…and if you need a little justification for such a frivolous purchase, the neon clutch will work a treat with the all-white and sports luxe trend. Which one(s) do you want? Here’s a tasty pick’n’mix of the best.

    The one?

    The one you can afford! £19.99 from Zara

    Charlotte Olympia Pink Scent perfume bottle Perspex clutch £795

    Another gem, the ‘neon minaudiere’ from Zara for £19.99

    Perhaps inspired by Stella McCartney’s beautiful bags on the catwalk?

    A green version of the neon mainadiere from Zara

    Oh YES Chanel- Lego-tastic!

    Zara neon box clutch £19.99 in lime (my affordable fav!)

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  2. Best dressed: British Fashion Awards

    The British Fashion Awards are a big deal –for the awards recognising the fashion industry’s movers and shakers- and for the outfits. You can always spot next season’s hottest trends and designer lust-haves, early.

    So without further ado, here are our top five…you can scroll down for the winners!

    Cara Delevingne dazzles in SS13 Burberry

    Victoria Pendleton wears AW12 Stella McCartney

    Rita Ora vamps it up in Vivienne Westwood

    Pastel princess Edie Campbell wears next season Christopher Kane

    Roksanda Ilincic wears her own design – well, wouldn’t you?

    • Designer of the Year: Stella McCartney
    • Designer Brand: Stella McCartney
    • New Establishment: Erdem
    • Menswear Designer: Kim Jones for Louis Vuitton
    • Emerging Talent Award – Ready-To-Wear: JW Anderson
    • Emerging Talent Award – Accessories: Sophie Hulme
    • Emerging Talent Award – Menswear: Jonathan Saunders
    • Accessory Designer: Nicholas Kirkwood
    • Red Carpet Award: Roksanda Ilincic
    • Model: Cara Delevingne
    • Outstanding Achievement in Fashion: Manolo Blahnik CBE
    • Special Recognition: Harold Tillman CBE
    • Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Louise Wilson OBE
    • British Style brought to you by Vodafone: Alexa Chung

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    Pics: Vogue.

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  3. Top 5: GQ Awards

    Another awards, another bunch of celebs in pretty dresses, right? Let’s cut to the chase. Here are our top 5 favourite frocks and leading ladies.

    Kylie looks super glam in Dolce & Gabbana

    We bet LOADS of celebs wear this dress soon. Louise Redknapp looks electric in Stella McCartney

    Victoria Pendleton also rocks Stella – love the fierce belt!

    Azealia Banks looks super sophisticated in Missoni and Jimmy Choos

    Lara Stone wears her signature Calvin Klein Collection look

    All pics from Vogue.com (go and check out the rest!)

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  4. London 2012 Festival: the fashion edit

    Hello London 2012 aka the Olympics  and Paralympics– you have almost arrived! And there are lots of events going on as well as a little sport and some of them start early. Here are a few fashion-related highlights. On your marks…

    The Louis Vuitton store in Bond Street is showing off the Olympic artwork by British artists until 11 September (the real McCoys are in the Tate) and our favourite is by Howard Hodgekin.

    Poster by Rob and Roberta Smith

    Kurt Hentschlager’s CORE art project is a giant projection showing a world of weightlessness populated with humanoid figures, which looks really cool. It’s in Ironbridge, Telford until 20 September.

    Seeing Stella McCartney’s designs worn by the UK’s finest athletes has to be a fashion highlight!

    Shezad Dawood’s film, Piercing Darkness, is a film of vintage textile painting and is on show in Penzance, Cornwall until 15 September.

    ‘We Face Forward: Art from West Africa’ looks pretty exciting and includes some fashion action, in various locations in Manchester.

    If you want to see some sporting bling, head to the British Museum in London to see the official Olympic medals of the London Games. (Until 9 September)

    We’d all like one of these necklaces, right?!

    The Rio London Carnival kicks off on the 26 and 27 of August and we can’t wait to see some daring and spangle costumes.

    ‘Secrets: Hidden London – Like a Fish out of Water’ is a fusion of dance, water and fashion at a couple of London’s lidos, featuring the English National Ballet.

    And last but not least, the V&A museum is hosting ‘Britain Creates 2012: Fashion Art Collusion’ until 29 July, which features work by:

    Hussein Chalayan + Gavin Turk
    Giles Deacon + Jeremy Deller
    Mary Katrantzou + Mark Titchner
    Nicholas Kirkwood + Simon Periton
    Peter Pilotto + Francis Upritchard
    Jonathan Saunders + Jess Flood-Paddock
    Paul Smith + Charming Baker
    Stephen Jones + Cerith Wyn Evans
    Matthew Williamson + Mat Collishaw … we are soooo excited!

    Peter Pilotto and Francis Upritchard

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  5. Stella McCartney: SS13

    The handy thing about Spring 2013 resort collections is that they give you a good idea of which items in the shops now will still look fresh and fashionable next year…and if Stella McCartney’s SS13 spring collection is anything to go on, you can confidently splurge on lace, yellow, pretty pink with chintz and fresh whites, as well as my favourites – matchy-matchy leopard skin separates and sharp tailoring in black – chic.

    Grrrrrreat!

    Lovely lemon + lace

    Blue

    Pretty in pink

    Pics: The Telegraph

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  6. Little blue pyjama dress: Stella McCartney vs Mango

    Stella McCartney’s SS12 collection of soft pyjama shaped styles in blue micro motifs has to be one of the most influential collections on the high street this summer – look-a-likes are everywhere and we are crazy for Zara’s pyjama trous.

    We spotted this amazing dress in Mango and like that it is very much inspired by McCartney (especially the use of scrolled shapes) but not 100% plagiarised. It lets us mere mortals get our hands on a similar dress to those currently favoured by Gwyneth Paltrow and Rosie Huntington Whiteley at least.

    Stella’s dress is a hit with Gwyneth

    A little bit Stella?

    Pic: Me and RedCarpetFashionAwards.com

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  7. Best Dressed: NSPCC ball

    The stars came out for the NSPCC Pop Art Ball, where Stella McCartney was joined by her fashionable friends – many of whom were wearing her designs, most notably Stella herself in a dress from her 2012 evening collection.

    Stella – great look!

    MaryCharteris in THE Louis Vuitton dress (I never tire of it)

    Poppy Delevingne looking as stunning as ever

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  8. Top 10: Met Ball dresses

    We know everyone else has had their say but here are our top 10 dresses – woot!

    Anja Rubik wearing Anthony Vaccarello

    My fav: Cara Delevingne in Burberry

    Emma Stone wearing Lanvin (love!)

    Florence Welch and Cate Blanchett in McQueen

    Camilla Belle ups the romance in Ralph Lauren

    Rihanna sizzles in Tom Ford

    January Jones lights up the red carpet in Atelier Versace

    Rooney Mara looks elegant in Givenchy Haute Couture

    I’m not sure about Cameron Diaz’s outfit but I LOVE MIA in Stella (with Stella!)

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  9. The cat’s pyjamas: Stella McCartney vs Zara

    You know that pyjama style trousers are big this Spring. My thinking is that they hide a multitude of sins- dodgy fake tans or wintery-pale legs and are expandable for Sunday lunchings. My only issue is this…have you seen anyone outside of the pages of a fashion magazine or not seeking to be obviously snapped by a street-style blog wearing them?

    I alas have not and was really hoping I would as I am in love with Zara’s cheap and chic pyjama bottoms, which look so Stella McCartney. I was apprehensive about the elastic waist but fear not – it’s not too bad and dare I say comfy (bring on old age!) After trying on quite a few pairs I have learned this…unless you are a lean column shape, avoid elasticated ankle cuffs! I favour H&M and Topshop’s neat-fitting monochrome numbers (with pleather detailing or subtle print) and like the length, which artfully finishes at the flattering part of your ankle. But Zara has produced the most McCartney-esque and as we all know Stella is the cat’s pyjamas.

    Just one styling note…wear with heels…ONLY!

    Stella makes pyjamas completely ok to wear out

    On the high street at Zara for £25 but they're selling out FAST! Buy a size bigger for maximum effect

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