My 6 best fashion buys of the year
telegraph.co.ukLisa wears: woven jacket, from a selection, Eponine London; wool-crêpe dress, £525, Raey (matchesfashion.com); velvet sandals, £199, Penelope Chilvers; lab-grown-diamond and recycled-gold earrings, from a selection, KimaïThis was the rogue purchase I needed to stop everything being too safe.
A scattering of sequins means it sparkles at night, but it’s not so blingy you can’t wear it during the day. I’m not a huge fan of flounces, but during that hot summer and even now, under a black velvet blazer, cropped gilet or oversized jumper, this has been my go-to for low-maintenance drama.
Red is flattering and an easy way to up the ante. Lisa wears: Silk dress, £247.50, Me+Em; suede boots, £445, Russell & Bromley; brass earrings, £115, Strathberry; all other jewellery, Lisa's ownA throw-in-the-weekend-bag gem, useful for revving up jeans or velvet trousers.
Short-sleeved, but loose over the body, so there’s room for thermals. The puff sleeves add a hit of fashion and the collar looks effective peeking out of a contrasting knit.Lisa wears: Puff-sleeve top, £116, Essentiel Antwerp; velvet trousers, £270, Cefinn; velvet sandals, £245, Russell & Bromley; brass earrings, £115, Strathberry; pearl and gold-plated bangle, £315, CompletedworksLovely with high-waisted trousers, jeans and dresses, I can imagine wearing this for years.
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