Style Star: Daphne Guinness

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Daphne Diana Joan Susanna Guinness; the plethora of names alone exudes grandeur.  Heir to the Guinness beer fortune and daughter to a muse of Man Ray and Dali, artistic savvy and the coin it takes constantly create her elaborate looks are in her genes.  At 45 years old, she is as youthful and fresh as any of the new young things in the fashion world.  She is also bold enough to take risks with her wardrobe without hesitation.  A devotee of her late friend, Mr. Alexander McQueen, her ensembles often take on a costume like regality – ain’t that grand!

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The British Invasion: Union Jack Trend

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Having British heritage probably inspires me to watch what is going on in England but besides all of that, I noticed last fall at the New York Gift Show that the Union jack seemed to be popping up on various products.  A British trend  seems to be growing , especially now as  Prince William and Kate Middleton wedding is coming up on April 29th.  Souvenirs are abound and  even technology is getting in on the act as iPhone cases are specially being designed to honor this British celebration.

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Most of us like to decorate with a theme so why not with the Union Jack to add some spark into your interior? This linen Union Jack Pillow, is a fun accent pillow for any decor.

Jan Constantine Linen Union Jack Pillow

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This is quite a departure from Charlotte’s  career of designing wedding dresses. Charlotte doesn’t just stick to the Union Jack, she also makes American Flag pillows in soft tonal linens  as well as in Britain’s classic vintage red, white and blue combination.

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