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Mar 18
Question from Blondie
Help! Its my wedding in four weeks time (19th April) and i can't find a pair of statement 'bling' big sparkly chandelier/drop/dangly earrings! I don't want to wear a necklace just a pair of fabulous (but big) earrings. They have to be gold tone to match my dress. I have about £50 to spend. I have searched the internet and shopped til I drop but am struggling. Urgent help required!
Mar 18
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
OK I hate things like this when I have been given a responsible job and you NEED an answer and it matters.
Have you tried Butler and Wilson? Have you looked online in Browns and don't knock this but have you looked in Accessories? They have the pricier posh bit, cant think what its called but its usually by the counter and they have more 'designer / one offy' earrings... I got a pair here that ended up inspiring a Dior couture show, and I have lost several ring a dingers that were from here... better to go for a costume jewellery moment as a) budget and b) they are not as heavy. If you go for diamonds this will be excellent as any flash pops that go off with cause the light to refract and bounce on your face throwing light in all the right places. Dont worry you will look gorge - brides always are radiant... if these places dont work post again and will rethink
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Mar 18
Where can I buy a safari jacket?
Mar 18
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have you tried looking in Topshop / warehouse / oasis? If not and you want to go up a notch look in Banana Republic or Gap or if this is still not doing it for you Browns - Dries Van Noten or Marni... Tell you what though MENS departments are great for this kind of search
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Mar 18
where can i find the perfect black trousers
Mar 18
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
that is as hard as a) who does the perfect jeans and b) where can I find the perfect man. They are illusive things, perfection. Depending on your age, shape, budget have you tried The Gap, The about to open Banana Republic, Jigsaw, Hobbs, Jaegar, Brownsfashion.com / net-a-porter... they would be my first calls
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Mar 17
Where can i find a gorge velvet swing jacket?
Mar 18
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
I would immediately suggest that you look at vintage places, on line at ebay or find a sale as old velvet is much juicer... that said if your heart is set on something new (though do bear in mind velvet to me always sounds heavier and more wintery why not look at Biba? Look at vintage stores like Circa and then look in Jaegar and I think I spotted on in Jigsaw
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Mar 18
how can i keep my cool at home when stressed at work
Mar 18
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
is this a fashion question I wonder... but yes it can be.... one solution is never work from home as you never escape... another idea is if you are stressed at work, make an effort dress up drag out the heels - dress the part, look the part, own it, work it.... and its a long weekend coming up
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Mar 18
Are bustiers stil fashionable?
Mar 18
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
looking groomed and glam - and elements of the 40s / 50s was tout le rage on the runways last season, softened a bit for the next season but that means it is still au currant on the highstreet. Bustiers can work if worn to shape and bolster the basics and curves... if you are looking to wear it as a feature, nope, not at the moment, unless you are off to a Moulin Rouge themed soiree
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Mar 16
I work in IT with a load of men in a data centre. I am 36 and like to look sharp and need to buy trouser outfits that will make me look professional yet feminine. Any ideas?
Mar 16
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
It might be a man's world but in a sharp suit and pair of heels you can make it your own. Have you looked in Oasis? Jaegar? Jigsaw? They would be the first places i suggest. I would also look in mags and online and consider getting a suit where you have a trouser and a skirt option... Stella McCartney offers a bespoke range that has a tailor who once cut on Savile Row. You might have to dress to fit a job but you should also dress to impress and not run away from your feminine assets
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Mar 16
Started wearing leggings and not covering them with a dress or long tshirt, so that I am seen in them in full from the waist down. Is this trendy? Although I seem to be getting quite a lot of attention, but not sure why that is?
Mar 16
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
hmmmm.... I am not sure that this is the best idea. It is not as much trendy as it is full hardy. Now if you have the perfect flat tummy and dont mind drawing attention to your crotch well I should say its OK in a gym... but in real life it might be more than a mere mortal can handle. It might look brill, but if it were I, I would consider draping a T shirt or tying a jumper so modest is covered... Less is more...
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Mar 14
I'm looking for a pair of heels to wear to work. I'm a graduate student so I don't have a lot of money. Are expensive heels really more comfortable? Or would I just be paying for the name...?
Mar 15
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
Manolo's aren't just the name they are comfortable too. You can get affordable pairs on ebay and in the sales and if you think about it you can buy a cheap pair, a lot of plasters, get a cab home and another cheap pair - OR you can do it right first time....
Hobbs, Jigsaw also do comfy going to work type heels, Olivia Morris shoes for Faith great but they might be a bit too pole dancery. What about looking on line at brownsfashion.com or net-a-porter? You can see the cost without fainting in a shop...
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Mar 13
what are essential shoes to have in your waredrobe?
Mar 15
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
Well there are so many answers here. I would say heels - a pair of Manolos - and before you balk at the cost look on ebay, in the sales, in NY as much as full price. Manolos will lift you (physically and mentally) and make the demons of the day stay at bay. Manolos are empowering, sexy, seductive, they are a weeks gym work out without any of the drag of doing it. Manolos, trainers, biker boots, wedges, ballet pumps and slippers.... its a tough call to chose just one pair...
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Mar 11
i have tried i love jeans but no one seems able to help find paper denim cloth or paper cloth denim jeans any other clues ? or do you think they have gone out of production ???
Mar 12
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
try this site - and way better value if from US!
http://www.couturecandy.com/paper-denim-and-cloth/all/shop-designer.html
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Mar 11
Question from Kasha
Is it still ok to wear a dress over trousers a la Trinny
Mar 11
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
I am sure I answered this - YES! I would and I do - just because Trinny did it doesn't mean we have to ditch it
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Mar 11
Question from Kasha
Is it still ok to wear a dress over trousers a la Trinny
Mar 11
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I am sure I answered this - YES! I would and I do - just because Trinny did it doesn't mean we have to ditch it
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Mar 11
Question from Jacquie
a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear....
Mar 11
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
are you sure?? have a sort through. flick through vogue or style.com, go to a gallery, go to a museum, go for a wonder up the high street and open your eyes to what people are doing and then have a rummage and see what trends you already own and mix and match add a sprinkle of new et voila (also very good time to fold away winters and bring forward spring and summer shades to inspire and lift your mood, and double check for any moth invasions
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Mar 11
Question from Kasha
Is it still ok to wear a dress over trousers a la Trinny?
Mar 11
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
yes - I do. Hides a multitude of sin and avoids builders bum with those unhelpful low rise jeans. tunics, smocks and cute light numbers however are preferable - and if the dress is a healthy 4 inches above knee length it will look like a styling tactic rather than everything and the kitchen sink bit of styling
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Mar 11
what shall i wear tommorrow?
Mar 11
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
good question - I have the same debate. What will inspire? Certainly not the weather. Trench coat and wellingtons, and very nice undies will certainly bring out the sunshine...
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Mar 07
canary yellow minidress
Mar 11
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
Cheryl Cole was wearing dress by Alice + Olivia, a belt by Angel Jackson, shoes by Miu Miu, earrings and ring by de Grisogono and bag by Vaza and most notably no wedding ring.... She looked radiant despite all the drama
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Mar 10
where can u find a yellow dress like the one that cherylcole wore to the brits ?
Mar 11
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Cheryl Cole was wearing dress by Alice + Olivia, a belt by Angel Jackson, shoes by Miu Miu, earrings and ring by de Grisogono and bag by Vaza and most notably no wedding ring.... She looked radiant despite all the drama
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Mar 01
where can I buy a yellow dress like chery cole's
Mar 11
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Cheryl Cole was wearing dress by Alice + Olivia, a belt by Angel Jackson, shoes by Miu Miu, earrings and ring by de Grisogono and bag by Vaza and most notably no wedding ring.... She looked radiant despite all the drama
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Mar 04
where can i get cheryl coles canary yellow dress?
Mar 11
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Cheryl Cole was wearing dress by Alice + Olivia, a belt by Angel Jackson, shoes by Miu Miu, earrings and ring by de Grisogono and bag by Vaza and most notably no wedding ring.... She looked radiant despite all the drama
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Mar 04
where to get cheryl coles yellw dress
Mar 11
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Cheryl Cole was wearing dress by Alice + Olivia, a belt by Angel Jackson, shoes by Miu Miu, earrings and ring by de Grisogono and bag by Vaza and most notably no wedding ring.... She looked radiant despite all the drama
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Mar 10
Cheryl yellow dress
Mar 11
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Cheryl Cole was wearing dress by Alice + Olivia, a belt by Angel Jackson, shoes by Miu Miu, earrings and ring by de Grisogono and bag by Vaza and most notably no wedding ring.... She looked radiant despite all the drama
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Mar 02
Cheryl Cole's yellow dress?
Mar 11
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Cheryl Cole was wearing dress by Alice + Olivia, a belt by Angel Jackson, shoes by Miu Miu, earrings and ring by de Grisogono and bag by Vaza and most notably no wedding ring.... She looked radiant despite all the drama
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Feb 26
Where can I get a yellow dress like Cheryl Cole's?
Mar 11
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Cheryl Cole was wearing dress by Alice + Olivia, a belt by Angel Jackson, shoes by Miu Miu, earrings and ring by de Grisogono and bag by Vaza and most notably no wedding ring.... She looked radiant despite all the drama
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Mar 10
do you know where I can but teh dress Cheryl Cole wore at the Brits?
Mar 10
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Cheryl Cole was wearing dress by Alice + Olivia, a belt by Angel Jackson, shoes by Miu Miu, earrings and ring by de Grisogono and bag by Vaza and most notably no wedding ring.... She looked radiant despite all the drama
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Mar 09
Question from grenneh
My daughter and I are currently looking for a formal (but not necessarily strapless) dress for her year 11 ball, but she is a small size 6, and fairly petite and is finding trouble finding styles to fit her. We have a budget of around £200. Any suggestions?
Mar 10
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
When I went to my school ball (OK this admittedly was about 100 years ago, and I was 18!) I wore a gold bias cut dress that was from Oasis but you would swear it was a Galliano. Because you have youth and beauty on your side the highstreet will be your friend. You can try looking in Libertys /Fenwicks or have you thought of seeing if there are any vintage markets or indeed a pattern you could follow from a magazine? (VOGUE patterns of a long Maxi Ossie Clark is what I was thinking of here). Browns Focus or www.brownsfashion.com or www.net-a-porter.com could have ideas. Maybe jovovitch hawk, stella, one of these... look in sale sections on webs, or indeed just at the styles and then see what's out on the highstreet - I would say formal but dont forget your age... not too formal... its (sadly!) not the era of Austen!
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Mar 10
fashion for a young 60year old lady
Mar 10
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there is no age limit on looking good and being stylish. The most stylish lady I know (bar my mum) is Mrs Burstein of Browns and she is, though it is rude of me to say, in her 80s and more than iconic. Look online at www.brownsfashion.com and a hint from Marni, Bottega Veneta and Jil Sander and then mix in bits of linen and cashmeres - Nicole Farhi to French Connection, Hobbs to Jigsaw you don't have to dress dowdy you just should refine your style with better quality fabrics
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Mar 10
fashion for a young 60year old lady
Mar 10
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there is no age limit on looking good and being stylish. The most stylish lady I know (bar my mum) is Mrs Burstein of Browns and she is, though it is rude of me to say, in her 80s and more than iconic. Look online at www.brownsfashion.com and a hint from Marni, Bottega Veneta and Jil Sander and then mix in bits of linen and cashmeres - Nicole Farhi to French Connection, Hobbs to Jigsaw you don't have to dress dowdy you just should refine your style with better quality fabrics
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Mar 10
fashion for a young 60year old lady
Mar 10
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there is no age limit on looking good and being stylish. The most stylish lady I know (bar my mum) is Mrs Burstein of Browns and she is, though it is rude of me to say, in her 80s and more than iconic. Look online at www.brownsfashion.com and a hint from Marni, Bottega Veneta and Jil Sander and then mix in bits of linen and cashmeres - Nicole Farhi to French Connection, Hobbs to Jigsaw you don't have to dress dowdy you just should refine your style with better quality fabrics
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Mar 09
Where can I find wide leg navy trousers?
Mar 10
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Have you tied Margaret Howell? She's the UK queen of the navy trouser and is bound to have something for you.
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Mar 09
How do you walk in heels?
Mar 10
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
This is something of a specialist and favvvvvv subject of mine... There are several options here but most of all the key is practice! (which unlike other things is no great hardship). I wrote a book called How to Walk in High Heels where Manolo Blahnik helps on this subject but in a nut shell you want to learn to aisle glide - go to the supermarket, get a trolley, shoulders back, head high, heels on and take things for a spin...

Also, type "how to walk in high heels" into the Search bar (above) and Mimi's treatise on the subject will come up.
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Mar 08
Looking for a dress for a wedding in sorrento in July, any tips?
Mar 09
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
Tocca, Diane Von Furstenberg, Issa, Stella McCartney, Chloe, or look on Comptoir des Cotonniers, Jigsaw, or take a peek on www.brownsfashion.com or www.net-a-porter.com. Go for bright colours - not black - its not a wedding rule but in sunshine you will want to have colours and light fabrics, laces and chiffons
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Mar 09
I am a 53 year old size 8/10, it is my daughters wedding in August, have not got a clue what to wear, Im not the frilly type, but like tailored clothes, Im only 5'2,
Mar 09
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
Have you looked in Jaegar? Nicole Farhi? Paul Smith? Browns? Hobbs or indeed Jigsaw? These are all my favourite ideas and then of course there is Comptoir des Cotonniers which is GREAT
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Mar 09
Where can I buy a dress for a Breast Cancer party (posh do).Must have sleeves(upper arm paranoia) and must be able to wear a decent bra under (38E)...and I don't want to look like an ageing bridesmaid (42).
Mar 09
Answer from Camilla Morton Guru
Have you thought of looking in Jaegar they have really got some great things in there at the moment, Hobbs, Nicole Farhi, Browns, Liberty, why not start browsing through net-a-porter.com or looking at style.com / vogue.com to see what the trends are for the season. I would suggest you look at a light summer jacket or a pashmina that you can wear over your shoulders - this could be the pink and mix it with another colour if you prefer or you might find the perfect total look and be a true English Rose
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