Arriving With Something: Gifts for the Host, From Candles to Crystal
Gifts to take to a dinner or a weekend away: candles from Trudon and Aerin, glassware from Cabana, Lalique and Baccarat, Creed fragrance, and small leather and silver pieces.
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Floor-length for the Season: Evening Gowns for Galas, Awards and Black Tie
Long evening gowns for the gala and black-tie season, from Costarellos, Jenny Packham, Elie Saab and Valentino, grouped by colour, with the clutch and sandals to finish.
Jewellery With a Past: How to Buy Pre-owned and Vintage Pieces Well
Pre-owned and vintage jewellery from Givenchy, Saint Laurent, Monet, Van Cleef & Arpels and William May, with what to check before you buy: hallmarks, carat marks, condition and fit.
Shoes for the Christmas Party: Velvet, Satin, Crystal and Metallic
Christmas party shoes in the four materials that suit December: velvet, satin, crystal and metallic leather, in heels from Manolo Blahnik, Aquazzura and Alaïa and flats from The Row, Valentino and Jimmy Choo.
A Weekend in the Country: Waxed Cotton, Quilting and Good Boots for Her and Him
What to pack for a weekend in the country: a waxed cotton or quilted jacket, a warm knit, a scarf and proper boots, for her and for him, from Bode, Burberry, Reiss, Loewe and more.
Invited to an Engagement Party? Dresses, Heels and Earrings for the Guest
An engagement party guest outfit in colour: satin and velvet dresses from Alessandra Rich, Reiss, Galvan and Stella McCartney, with evening heels, a small bag and earrings.
Packing for December Sun: Swimsuits, Kaftans and Flat Sandals
What to pack for winter sun: Agent Provocateur swimsuits, kaftans and cover-ups, swimwear from Taller Marmo, Tom Ford and Chloé, silk kaftans and flat sandals from Loewe, Tod's and Tory Burch.
Pearls and Gold for the Bride: Earrings, Necklaces and Bracelets
Bridal jewellery in pearls and gold for the wedding day and the morning before it: David Yurman, Mateo and Mizuki fine jewellery, Daisy London, Alighieri and Vivienne Westwood.
Silk for the Honeymoon: Agent Provocateur Slips, Gowns and Pyjamas
Honeymoon nightwear to pack with the passport: Agent Provocateur's silk Cecily slips, gowns and pyjamas, Rozlyn lace, and silk from Olivia von Halle, Comme Si, Loretta Caponi and Carine Gilson.
Small Luxuries Under £100: Gifts for Her and for Him
Christmas gifts under £100 that look considered: gold-tone jewellery, a velvet jewellery box, Le Labo and Tom Ford, cashmere socks and scarves, cufflinks and a silk tie.
Christmas Gifts for Him: Cashmere, Leather and the Things He Will Use Every Day
Christmas gifts for him, chosen early: scarves and knitwear, a Bottega Veneta wallet, a Smythson cardholder and watch roll, a David Yurman signet ring and Loro Piana loafers.
Christmas Gifts for Her: Pearls, Cashmere, Scent and a Good Leather Bag
Christmas gifts for her, chosen early and grouped by the kind of woman you are buying for: jewellery from Mizuki and Loewe, cashmere from Le Kasha and Max Mara, bags from Saint Laurent and Tod's.
Dressing for December: Sequins, Velvet and Satin for the Party Season
The sequinned, velvet and satin dresses we would wear to Christmas and New Year parties, with the evening bags, earrings and heels to go with them.
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