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The audit: From J Brand jeans to Victoria’s Secret new lingerie range, the …

August 5, 2014 by  
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A new pair of jeans is just what the doctor ordered in this tricky end-of-sale period. The J Brand Ellis style, which has been dubbed the “Strinny” because it’s a hybrid of straight and skinny, is top of our shopping list. £200, selfridges.com

We’re not sure about… Slogan styles

Hair accessories brand Kitsch is launching a range of slogan hair ties. We have nothing against slogans, but there’s a time and a place for them – having a band in your hair that reads “nerd” is not it.

From £4, mykitsch.com

Kitsch is launching a range of slogan hair ties

 

We’re buying… Rose touché

Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Éclat is a cult beauty product that can be found in most women’s make-up bags. For summer it’s been given a makeover and for the first time is available in a rose tint. £25, boots.com

Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Éclat

We can’t wait for… Sexy smalls

Victoria’s Secret may be known for its jaw-dropping catwalk shows, but its everyday lingerie is actually surprisingly wearable. The new range, Simple Sexy, unfortunately won’t transform you into an angel, but does promise a perfect fit. From £32, victoriassecret.co.uk

Victoria’s Secret’s Simply Sexy range

We’re visiting… Show-dry bar

If you like a bouncy barnet, head down to Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge, London, where luxury hair-care brand SHOW Beauty has launched its first ever blow-dry station. A styling session is complimentary with the purchase of any product in the range.

From £30, harveynichols.com

Luxury hair-care brand SHOW Beauty in Harvey Nichols

Read previous Fashion Audits: Rouge Louboutin nail varnish, Bella Freud’s scents and Ted Baker luggage
Petit Bateau T-shirts, Monica Vinader’s Harrods boutique and Robert Clergerie’s Homme line

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FARE THEE WELL, BARBARA GRAVES Adieu, after a fashion

August 4, 2014 by  
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Barbara Graves, whose can’t-miss sultry voice could be heard for many years on the radio advertising her lingerie and swimsuit business, was feted July 26 at a party in her honor. After 41 years as owner of Barbara Graves’ Intimate Fashions, Graves is retired. Her husband, Barry McDaniel, hosted a “Farewell Tour” at Next Level Events.

A table near the entrance held years of memories in the form of photos of family and friends, old advertisements and store T-shirts, while a looped slide show of other photos was projected onto the wall. About 150 friends, former models and employees enjoyed a buffet dinner and an evening of dancing to music by The Rockets.

In addition to being a business owner, Graves has long been involved in the local community. For many years she provided fashions for the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s fundraiser, “A Passion for Fashion,” and other fundraising fashion shows, and has served as a Little Rock city director and vice mayor.

High Profile on 08/03/2014

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