{"id":69135,"date":"2023-12-03T22:45:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T22:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/?p=69135"},"modified":"2023-12-03T22:45:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T22:45:46","slug":"amy-kester-fashions-the-ultimate-wish-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/lifestyle\/amy-kester-fashions-the-ultimate-wish-list\/","title":{"rendered":"AMY KESTER fashions the ultimate wish-list"},"content":{"rendered":"
Why is it, when someone asks what you want for Christmas, you can rarely think of a thing? The trick is to suggest something classic you know you\u2019ll actually wear.<\/p>\n
With this in mind here\u2019s my round-up of quietly luxurious fashion finds, designed to inject some serious polish and quality into your everyday wardrobe.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve taken the items most often found on a wish list \u2014 the handbag, the jewellery, the boots \u2014 and searched for pieces that will elevate how you feel, from the pretty lingerie you\u2019ll actually wear, to the stylish (no dreary dressing gown) pyjamas you\u2019ll love slipping into at night.<\/p>\n
And there\u2019s not a cheap, scratchy jumper or hideous slipper in sight…<\/p>\n
Jewellery? Make it demi-fine<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Monica Vinader is known for designer detailing at high street prices\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gold celestial tiny star hoop earrings, \u00a3125, astleyclarke.com<\/p>\n Leave the 9-carat gold studs and the \u2018fun\u2019 earrings to the less imaginative. This season, shift up a gear with super-luxe gold chains, mixed metals and colourful gems for a statement finishing touch.\u00a0<\/p>\n Demi-fine jewellery unites the durability of fine jewellery with the joy of costume. Look to Monica Vinader for designer detailing at high street prices; Daisy\u00a0London\u00a0for gold-plated everyday pieces; and Astley Clarke for crystals that sparkle without the price tag of a carat count.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cosy cashmere\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Cashmere funnel-neck jumper, \u00a3129, thewhite company.com<\/p>\n L-R:\u00a0Oversized cashmere scarf, \u00a3153.30, gobicashmere. com;\u00a0Cashmere wrist warmers, \u00a349, thewhitecompany.com<\/p>\n So much more spoiling and thoughtful than lambswool or a blend, cashmere is a gift that always wins on longevity.<\/p>\n The White Company has a beautifully tight edit of pieces that are certified by The Good Cashmere Standard in soft shades of cream, snow white, chocolate and ice blue that feel perfect for cosy winter dressing (from \u00a3110,\u00a0thewhitecompany.com).<\/p>\n For a more affordable entry price, add the cashmere wrist warmers (\u00a349, thewhitecompany.com) to your list instead. Or try Gobi for 100 per cent pure Mongolian cashmere scarves (from \u00a359, gobicashmere.com) which drape beautifully and provide an instant dose of cosy chic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Large bucket bag, \u00a3425, demellierlondon.com<\/p>\n Yes, another handbag!<\/span><\/p>\n Look to the mid-market for a practical-meets-elegant choice that still looks luxurious. DeMellier\u2019s limited edition designs have become every fashion editor\u2019s go-to this past year.<\/p>\n The New York Bucket Bag has pleat detailing and gold hardwear, and can be worn on the shoulder or crossbody. With the bucket set to be the shape of 2024, nothing beats it on cost per future wear.<\/p>\n The fashionable PJs<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sage stripe pyjama set, \u00a3165, honnalondon.com<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Boston big buckle, \u00a3190, birkenstock.com<\/p>\n Swap silk for organic cotton, add a statement stripe and you\u2019ve got the perfect Christmas PJs that are guest-appropriate (unlike the neglig\u00e9e he bought you last year).<\/p>\n Head to Honna London for fresh colourways \u2014 sage or olive green, dusty or sky blue, plus mauve \u2014 and a choice of styles. The cut is generous \u2014 think wide legs and deep cuffs \u2014 and the vibe is relaxed \u00adEnglish countryside. This is especially true of the green vine-printed pyjamas (\u00a3130, honnalondon.com) that come with an elasticated waist for total Christmas comfort.<\/p>\n Borg fabric slippers (not the brown suede of last year) finish off the look.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Knee-high platform boots, \u00a3315, bobbies.com<\/p>\n Block heel boots<\/span><\/p>\n Step away from the stilettos. We may be forced into some for party season, but a hardworking pair of beautiful boots is top of any woman\u2019s winter fashion list. They need to work for the commute, shopping, parties and lunch \u2014 plus be comfortable.<\/p>\n You need a boot that can do all of the above and look stylish too. Parisian label, Bobbies, has durable, luxe styles crafted from butter soft lambskin leather, albeit at \u2018main present\u2019 prices. Russell & Bromley is hard to beat for black can\u2019t-go-wrong options.<\/p>\n Forget seasonal smalls<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lace bodysuit, \u00a369, and silk dressing gown, \u00a3220, intimissimi.com<\/p>\n Soft cup bra, \u00a340, and lace shorts, \u00a332, wacoallingerie.com<\/p>\n Dial down the diamant\u00e9 detailing and pare back the colour palette. This season\u2019s most flattering lingerie comes in gentle jewel shades of emerald and forest green and muted monochrome \u2014 and in super-soft fabrics.<\/p>\n Styles can be delicate and revealing, with cutaway shapes and deeper necklines, but banish the underwired bra and anything that is red. Head to \u00adIntimissimi and Wacoal for pretty floral applique and designs that gently enhance, not restrict.<\/p>\n
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