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Skin-logic: Sun Worshippers’ Guide to Protecting Flawless Skin

June 3rd, 2009 by Jasmine
Prada (above), Tiffany, Dior, and Gucci sunnies can be found at the Sunglass Time.  Pick up your pair before the other sun worshippers snatches them up!

Prada (above), Tiffany, Dior and Gucci sunnies can be found at David Clulow.

Glorious Hawaiian weather brought sun worshippers outdoors this weekend. I wore a Karen Millen strapless cotton print dress with Fat Face Egyptian sandals to Regent’s Park. I then slipped into an All Saints halter print dress with French Connection wedges for a BBQ in Chelsea.

With so much skin exposure under direct sunlight, I was aware that sun protection — sunscreen with at least SPF 30 — was a must. Sunscreen itself won’t protect your body’s largest organ and keep your skin looking fresh and flawless. I also had to polish my Gucci sunglasses from David Clulow (£119 reduced from £179) and remove the tag from my new oversized floppy hat from Accessorize (£5.40 reduced from £18).

Lucky for us, looking effortless chic and staying away from sun damage are not mutually exclusive. For hair-obsessed fashionistas, a parasol from Radley is a great alternative to the hat (£14 reduced from £30).  Stay sun-safe!

G-20 for Men: Dress like a world leader

April 7th, 2009 by Jasmine
bally

Established in 1851, Bally's selection of shoes, bags, and luggage inspires effortless style.

Men, we haven’t forgotten about you. The conference revealed a range of impeccable suits for world leaders of all nations and body types.  Shop smart. We’ve shown you just how you can dress like a world leader but without the wardrobe budget.

The Ozwald Boateng boutique features button-down, long-sleeve shirts (2 for £60). Pal Zileri features hand-made wool suits (£500 reduced from £900).  Also, men’s suits start at £150 at Hackett.

Those who prefer the European-fit, Thomas Pink offers slim-fit Dover Harbour stripe shirts (£49 reduced from £83). Top it off with their stirling silver plated cufflinks (£45 reduced from £99).  Get the polished look at Hackett with satin ties (£25 reduced from £60) and men’s trousers (£25 from £53).

Bally presents us a stylish set of men’s lace-up Brogue shoes (£239 from £395).

Alternatively, you can always opt for the inconspicuous “I’m not a banker” banker look. Fat face and Diesel sell a wide range of jeans-even the “worn out” version – at a fraction of its original retail price (Fat face £24 reduced from £44, Diesel £70). Throw on a crinkle linen white shirt from French Connection (£25 reduced from £45), hide the Blackberry, and escape your work reality.