DEAR SANTA LAURA DAVIES picks out the fashion gifts that are just waiting to be wrapped up and put under the Christmas tree laura.davies@swwmedia.co.uk
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Jewellery from £10 at Debenhams, Swansea 34 | www.swansealife.co.uk
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Sweet Treat Ruffle Pointed Heels, £35, and Metallic Leather Ruffle Clutch Bag, £25, Asos.com
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M&S Collection Black Mule Shoe, £29.50; M&S Collection Bronze Box Bag, £29.50; M&S, Swansea
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Autograph Cashmere Trouser, £99, M&S, Cardiff
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Debut dress, ÂŁ250; Debenhams, Swansea
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DISCO chic!
It’s party season so throw on your dancing heels and rival the Christmas tree decorations with sequins and sparkles. This month we go back to the disco era and draw inspiration to the glitz and glamour of New York’s Studio 54. Think dark and mysterious with a hint of full on flamboyant extravagance. laura.davies@swwmedia.co.uk
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Black Coated Skinny Jeans : Top Shop, Swansea Red Sequin Vest Top: TK Maxx, Morfa Retail Park Black/Red/Gold Strap Heels: Forever Unique at House of Fraser, Cardiff Necklace: Gill Clement Jewellers, Mumbles
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Maya Embellished Dress: Very.co.uk Black Embellished High Ankle Boots: Dune, Cardiff Black Leather Biker: TK Maxx, Morfa Retail Park Earrings: Gill Clement Jewellers, Mumbles
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Kenzo Orange and Black Contrast Stitching Trenchcoat: Flannels, Cardiff Black Thigh High Velvet Boots: Carvella at John Lewis, Cardiff
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Sasha Print Jumpsuit: Phase Eight at Debenhams, Swansea Silver Strap Heels: Call It Spring at Debenhams, Swansea
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Choker Tie Velvet Bodysuit: Very.co.uk Gold Metallic Pleated Skirt: River Island, Swansea Jewellery: Stylists Own
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Molten Silver Maxi Dress with Wrap Detail: Mylene Klass, www.stylight.co.uk Pewter High Back Strappy Heels: Carvella at John Lewis, Cardiff Leopard Print Faux Fur Coat: Calvin Klein at TK Maxx, Morfa Retail Park Jewellery: Gill Clement Jewellers, Mumbles
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Bronze Molten Metal Sequin Mini Dress: Topshop, Swansea Black Thigh High Velvet Boots: Carvella at Debenhams, Swansea
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HAIR & BEAUTY
Lipsy cracker with 4 lip glosses, £10, lipsy.co.uk
Caudalie Vinosource Christmas Cracker Gift Set, £10, www.feelunique.com
Pampering Shea Butter Christmas Cracker, £12, L’Occitane, Cardiff
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Baylis and Harding Body Wash Cracker, £8, Tesco, Parc Fforestfach
Spoil your guests with these pampering crackers this Christmas – or why not keep them all for yourself? LAURA DAVIES goes crackers! laura.davies@swwmedia.co.uk
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Bomb Cosmetics Bath Blaster Bang Cracker, 3 x 160g, £7.99, John Lewis, Cardiff
St Tropez Luxe Party Cracker, £10, Debenhams, Swansea
Heavenly Gingerlily Cracker, £20, Molton Brown, Cardiff
NUXE Holiday Skin Care Cracker, £10, M&S, Swansea
Jo Malone London Christmas Cracker, £33, Jo Malone, Cardiff
Sanctuary Surprise Crackers with Product, £10, Boots, Swansea
Autograph Rollerball Fragrance Cracker, £18, M&S, Swansea
Decleor Surprise Cracker Skincare Gift Set, £12, St David’s Spa, Cardiff
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SOCIAL DIARY • wedding of Kelly and Chris Jones
The wedding of Kelly and Chris Jones at Murton Methodist Church followed by a reception at the Oxwich Bay Hotel in Gower Photography: purecreationphotgraphy.com
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SOCIAL DIARY • memorial reception
2016 Jonny Rocks Memorial reception Where? Great Hall, Swansea Bay University campus Tell me more... A reception to raise funds for the Jonathon Thomas Memorial Fund
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SOCIAL DIARY • Beaujolais Day at the dragon hotel
Photographs by: Adrian White | www.click4prints.com
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SOCIAL DIARY • HOWELLS LEGAL Beaujolais Day AT THE GRAPE AND OLIVE Photographs by: Adrian White, www.click4prints.com
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Beaujolais Day AT la parilla
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SOCIAL DIARY • Beaujolais Day AT QUAY 3, SWANSEA MARINA Photographs by: Adrian White, www.click4prints.com
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SOCIAL DIARY • Beaujolais Day at the brangwyn hall
Photographs by: Adrian White | www.click4prints.com
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SOCIAL DIARY • Beaujolais Day at Rasoi Waterfront Indian Kitchen
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SOCIAL DIARY • restaurant opening
restaurant opening night Where? Ameanah’s, Ammanford What: Launch of a new Indian eaterie in the Carmarthenshire town Pictures by: Adrian White
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SOCIAL DIARY • Cariad Bridal Accessory evening
Cariad Bridal Accessory evening Where? Cariad Bridal, Oxford St, Swansea Attended – Dyfed Menswear, Rhian Francis Florist, Ultra-booth, welsh chocolate fountains, Brideology, N&CO Llanelli Photography by Paul Davies
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SOCIAL DIARY • Fashion show
Fashion show Where? Morgans Hote, Swansea Tell me more... Swansea’s family-owned Rowberry’s fashion store staged the event in support of Welsh National Opera. June Jones also showcased the company’s Autumn Collection of casual ware as well as the new spring 2017 wedding collection.
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SOCIAL DIARY • Charity Fall Ball
Paul Popham Fund Fall Ball Where? Village Hote, Swansea Tell me more... The Paul Popham Fund, Renal Support Wales held its first Fall Ball of ganised by the charities Fundraising Committee of Louise Platt, Becky Huntley, Nicola John, Kaye Harris-John, Jo Rees and Michael Roderick.
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