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THE LATEST FROM THE CATWALK, RED CARPET AND HIGH STREET
FACE masks look set to be with us for the foreseeable future so if you still haven’t upgrdaed from the disposable variety, these
designs will have you looking stylish and staying safe at the same time. They’re made from surplus organic silk from the brand’s collections, which means they’re comfortable, and they have an internal pocket so you can add your own filter for extra protection. A percentage of the proceeds goes to NHS charities, £35 each valleandvik.com
& Vik UNICEF Octopus. Uterque
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IF you have clothes you no longer need and don’t know what to do with, now has an in-store recycling system in partnership with and
Simply pop your unwanted items – from any brand – into one of its labelled blue donation boxes in your local store, and Yellow Octopus will do the rest.
All profits will go straight to UNICEF to raise funds supporting education for vulnerable children across the world.
Primark Yellow
WHEN you want to look pulled together without too much effort it can be easy to reach for something like a shirt dress, but why not try a jumpsuit? This dotted navy all-in-one from screams easy glamour and would be perfect for dinner al fresco. Team it with sandals for a laidback look or glam it up with strappy heels. Find it at uterque.com priced £150.
Thomas Sabo Charming Collection
combines popular symbols from the jewellery favourite’s Charm Club in sterling silver and gold. Perfect for layering on bracelets, necklaces or both, we particularly love the hummingbird (£149) and butterfly (£59) pendants. Find them at thomassabo.com/
QI DON’T like open-toe shoes or mules, can only manage a small heel and I like colour, something tasteful not pointed. I don’t mind spending a little more if they are well made.
AMIISTA hand makes all its shoes in Spain. I love their woven styles. Sizes run big, so size down if you’re a half size.
Joanne is a stylist with more than 20 years’ experience in the fashion industry. Email: Joannecwatkinson@me.com Follow her on Instagram @myfashiondirectory for style tips
has a host of new shirts landing now. They include the ‘shirt of the season’, a pure cotton shirt in a herringbone design, with a textured finish. Finely woven for an elegant sheen, the non-iron finish ensures the mid-weight style is easy to care for and can be worn straight from the hanger.
Available in four colours, pictured here in Sky and Lilac, priced £64.95 each or £32.25 in a buy-four deal, ctshirts.com