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Posted Nov 26, 2009
Our stylist has quite literally put down the glossy magazines and replaced them with art books in a bid to hand-pick an edited selection of show-stopping Surreal inspired pieces from Dolce & Gabbana's fall/winter collection to ensure you leave a fashion legacy whilst out enjoying the festive fun.
The great thing about strong accessories? You don't have to say a word. Forget polite Christmas conversation - pair a strong shoe with an embellished dress and you need never talk about "what you do" again. Mix or match, turn it upside down... your dreams, your rules.
One for the enfants terribles: there is a little Cocteau in the featured clutch and wedge heels above or turn heads with a pair of limited-edition sunglassesor a dash of Dolce & Gabbana's new fragrance L'Eau The One.
Bold shoulders mean you'll always be at the front of the queue - helpful for those busy Christmas scenes. Enhance the look with show-stopping accessories such as that A-list fave - the Miss Sicily bag, a jewelled belt or big shades. We promise you no-one will get past you in the fashion stakes (or the bar).
Black, white and gold are just what you need to showcase some Schiaparelli pink: black and white shades, gold-adorned ankle boots and jewelled bags add just the right amount of sparkle (no-likes to see a wannabe Christmas tree).
An ode to Schiaparelli: shock away in this gorgeous bright pink ensemble, paired with turquoise jewellery.
While women are day-dreaming, men are advised to keep their feet firm on the ground with strong accessories such as this black leather holdall, wallet and belt and these timeless square-shaped glasses. A little fantasy can of course still be theirs with these playful monogrammed cufflinks and a dash of red courtesy of this bow tie.
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Image credits: Yuri Ahn for Dolce & Gabbana
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