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Lush accessory ideas for summer

1st July 2012 I have been looking forward to the month of July; we have a cool line up of accessories of all types! Starting with some pink must-haves, from specs to stationary, in charming pales to super decadent shocking shades. This is always a fresh, fun colour to wear, and it is a favourite on trend one now, especially if you are into colour mixing two or three brights side by side. CN

1. Cozac by Anne et Valentin, www.anneetvalentin.com 2. Smythson stationary, Cerise pink double bordered, £30.00, www.smythson.com 3. Marni dress in Paillette print, £339.00, www.marni.com 4. Superga Cotu Classic 2750, £20.00,  www.superga.co.uk  5. Cleo by Claire Goldsmith Legacy Collection, www.clairegoldsmith.com  6. Parisian spot signature scarf by Nicole Farhi, £75, www.nicolefarhi.com  7. Nicole Farhi woven leather clutch, £99.00, www.nicolefarhi.com  8. Cabbie pink sunglasses by Karen Walker, www.karenwalker.com

Refined design from Belgium

26th June 2012 I have been following the Belgian Michel Henau brand for a while now, but this is the first time we have had pictures of the frames to be able to talk about them. Headed today by optician Marc Delagrange, the Collection has an interesting modern design style. The frames are  described as being “full of contemporary purity and refinement, made from materials and colours which re-enforce the simplicity of the shapes.” There are classic acetates (picture above) and a variety of more creative and unexpected shapes which have always drawn our attention when we have seen them at the trade shows….they include the long, quite narrow M4 and the M7 with open arm design. Emphasis is on traditional handmade production and timeless design with its own clear identity. To see the full line of around 80 spectacles and sunglasses from this European label, visit www.michelhenau.com CN