Trousers sandwiched by the seasons

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My current favourite in-between lookThrough a combination of the somewhat confused and unpredictable weather over the last few weeks and the influx of Spring/Summer 09 editorials and look books (with a few sale purchases thrown in to spice things up a little bit), there seems to be a confrontation between what I should wear and indeed what I want to wear (which at times becomes more than a mere scuffle in my mind and wardrobe)...The bedroom is often...

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{Guest Post} A sparkling New Year!

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Hey friends, just popping in to say have a wonderful New Year's Eve! Today's gorgeous guest post is from the talented Renee of RR Designs... First of all, I’m so excited and honored to be a guest blogger for the very fabulous Lanalou Style – Thank you Lana!When I think of the New Year, I think of all the sparkling new possibilities that are in store for us – our hopes, dreams and ideas all seem to be renewed and recharged. What better way to toast...

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Looking back with the help of Penthouse

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First things first, we hope you all had a very Merry Festive Break! Secondly, as we prepare to bid farewell to 2008 our thoughts are often preoccupied by the promise of a New Year (I was reliably informed by Charlie Brooker that they will call this new year 2009...to be honest with you I'm a little disappointed, my fingers were crossed for it to be named Steve...the Year of Steve has a much better ring to it) but lets be different. We often look...

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My Stuff Series

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As I'm holiday and not online all day long, I completely forgot that Helena was going to feature me in her "My Stuff Series"! It was up yesterday, so go take a look here! Thanks Helena for including me in this fun seri...

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Retro loving

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Just love the retro feel to this apartment, almost each and every piece tells a tale. This is Marcus Hay, the New York super stylist's, previous apartment. Marcus definitely has an eye for collector's pieces and isn't afraid of colour! My favourite piece is the botanical print hanging above the sofa.All photography by Jonny Vali...

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Brie Harrison

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Loving Brie Harrison's new floral pillow line, colourful, retro and fun, perfect for livening up a tired space.Image credits: first photo via design * sponge, all other images via Brie Harri...

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{Guest Post} Alice's Adventures in wonderland

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Today we have a lovely guest post from the sweet and talented Gaia all the way from Italy...Thanks Lana for having me here today!I'm Gaia from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. As soon as Lana asked me to help her while she's in vacation I immediately accepted. When a friend ask for help I always say "yes, here I am". What is it Alice's Adventures in Wonderland? It's my world, it's my store, it's my life.I've decided to open it almost 2 years...

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