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As the women in Philippa Gregory’s historically based books illustrate, the battle to attain and retain power is an endless pursuit. Dressing in a powerful manner, as well as being powerful, was always hugely important.

A key aspect to milliner Laura Kinsella’s appeal is that her creations are regal and regal-making. Most of Laura’s work is for weddings, a significant day for all, be it for bride, sister, or mother of the groom.

“I love making women queens,” Laura says. “I don’t know if I intended on doing it with this collection, but I always end up doing it. I previously did a collection in straw, using the word for ‘queen’ in different languages.”

According to Laura, how the back of the head appears is as important as how the front looks. “Half the time, people are staring at the back of your head – at a wedding, at the races – so the back needs to be beautiful, too,” she advises.

Laura is someone I view as an artist. This collection, titled ‘Morphogenesis’, was born of her exploring the concept of change, evolution. “I was looking into creating something that was that bit more sustainable. As we can see in fashion, everything is changing. The whole seasonal thing has gone out of control – constant change, the constant producing of collections. And when it is over, it is considered waste.”

I have fallen in love with several of the pieces stylist Kieran Kilgallon had created for the shoot by Kyle Cheldon Barnett, an artist who creates paper sculptures.

“The shoot was all Kieran’s idea,” Laura explains. “He came up with the idea of creating paper garments; that way, we aren’t fixed into the idea of one season. If you use actual clothes, it becomes dated really fast. This way it is more open, more sustainable.

“I find creativity has become a double-edged sword. People are drawn in and fascinated when your pieces are more creative, more out-there. But it can also repel them,” she says. “This kind of work [on our pages today] has led to me being pigeonholed; people think that it is all I can do, and thus people don’t ask me to make different things for them. But I make some really nice fedoras and turbans as well!”

Last year, Laura set up The Dublin School of Millinery and now has other milliners teaching courses. “I set it up to see how it would go – and it has gone really well,” Laura tells me, clearly happy. “I love what I do. I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything else. And that is the worst thing!”Read more at:cheap bridesmaid dresses | red bridesmaid dresses

Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo is almost at an end, and the nation’s best-known designers have taken to the catwalks of the Japanese capital to showcase their vision for Spring/Summer 2018. Here are five of the strongest looks so far.

Meiking NG

Athleisure was given a high-fashion twist at Hong Kong label Meiking NG, where a neon yellow mesh vest was given a playful drawstring waist and tutu-style peplum and teamed with slouchy grey joggers for a low-key look.

Hanae Mori

At Hanae Mori the focus was on vibrant color and swirling pattern, with layers piled up for an eye-catching look. Floaty culottes and kimono-style dresses made for graceful silhouettes that contrasted with the bold color palette.

Elza Winkler

Things took on an abstract tone at Elza Winkler, where this structured ruffled dress struck a perfect balance between the severe and the whimsical.

Heaven Please+

Hong Kong label Heaven Please+ focused on clashing prints and colors, pairing artistic, illustration-style embellishments with vibrant and unexpected ruffle details for a fun yet accessible aesthetic.

Dressed Undressed

Barely-there nude hues and sheer fabrics contrasted beautifully with tailored formalwear or slouchy, statement outerwear at DressedUndressed, resulting in a sophisticated aesthetic that combined a delicate, feminine approach with an urban utilitarianism.Read more at:wedding dresses | wedding dresses 2017

There are so many people and factors that can make us lose sight of what the purpose and premise of a wedding is truly supposed to be about. Opinions, feelings, threats, people trying to vicariously live through you, people trying to impose their views on you. Over the years I have heard some shocking things, both personally and professionally. I remember being told, “This day is not about you.” There are few things in this life that I am adamant in my certainty of, but a wedding day being about the couple getting married is one of them. I have seen a non-religious parent pressure a non-religious child to have a religious ceremony to appease a religious parent, even though it was not in line with the beliefs of the couple getting married. I have seen mother’s pressure daughters into getting flowers they literally hate, because they are paying for them, and they are their personal favorite flowers. These are just a few examples, but you can see where this is going, and I could easily go on and on.

So, let’s start with what a wedding is. A wedding is simply a ceremony where two people unite in marriage. Customs and traditions vary greatly, and there is a great deal of personal preference as to what a couple incorporates into their ceremony and celebration. So, when it comes down to it, the wedding is about these two individuals, and these two individuals alone, making a commitment to each other, to unite in marriage. While most couples opt to share this happy moment with close family and friends, the ceremony and celebration are where things can start to slip out of the couple’s grasp, and cause a great deal of anxiety, conflict, unhappiness, and start to become a day that does not resemble what the couple imagined what it would be.

While it is true that many couples turn to their families to help them pay for the wedding, the families need to keep in mind that this is their children’s day, and that if their needs and wants are within budget, and within reason, they should let them have the day they had envisioned. This is about what makes them happy, not about reliving something you feel you missed out on, not about showing off to people in your life, and not about your personal taste. If the couple feels that there is too much interference, that their voices are not being heard, and that the day no longer resembles anything like what they had envisioned for themselves, they should seriously consider taking a step back and financing the wedding themselves. While this may change the scale and scope of wedding they can have, it may be well worth it to them in the end.

These days, with many couples waiting to get married at a later age, many are paying for the wedding themselves, which gives them complete control of decision making and tone for the day. You will also often see things go one of two ways. People will either go all out, thinking they are finally doing this and they are going to celebrate, or people being lower key, and keeping the genuine purpose of the commitment to one another in perspective.

The most important advice I give couples leading up to their weddings is this, do not let anyone else influence your feelings about the day or the commitment you are making to each other. The day is about the two of you, and nothing else, and no one else matters. Do not let anyone take away one second of happiness or joy from this experience that you have waited your whole life for. If someone is stressing you out, turn to your partner, ground each other, be each other’s touch stone, you are partner’s and that is what you are there for. This is one of your first tests to be there for each other, and it is supposed to be a day celebrating the joyous commitment you are making to one another, focus on that, and each other, and you will be off to an amazing start!Read more at:vintage wedding dresses | beach wedding dresses

Beck Wadworth of An Organised Life, the newest member of Vogue’s Spy Style Network, touches on how she turned her innovative blog into an e-commerce site, with her fashionably functional products now stocked in over 70 stores worldwide.

In your own words explain your job and aesthetic.

“As the director of An Organised Life I personally design all the products for the brand and oversee the sales and PR. I also manage the day to day running of the business including social media, blog posts, eccommerce, online orders, photoshoots, marketing, production, shipping, accounting and everything in between! Every day is different. I have also been lucky enough to personally work with multiple brands through my social media including VogueAustralia, Veuve Cliquot Rich, Georgio Armani, M.A.C, Mecca Cosmetica and this has also become part of my day to day routine and work load. Aesthetic wise, my personal style and my creative style is very clean and minimalistic. From my wardrobe which is refined and all about classic silhouettes, to my apartment which is all monochrome with clean lines and a touch of greenery — everything in my life is streamlined with this vibe. I’m a bigger lover of less is more.”

What does an average day look like for you?

“Each day is different but usually it looks like this. 6.30am: Alarm and check emails news in bed. 7.00am: Smoothie and check over to-do list followed by a walk around Bondi. Then, emails and urgent jobs. From 9am: I do online orders for AOL ready for the courier to collect. 11.00am: Usually shooting either in the office for AOL or out on the streets for a client. 1pm: Anything and everything from accounting, client meetings, designing new products, production and supplier meetings or feedback, planning photo-shoots, editing imagery, changing web banners, writing blog posts, attending events, working on my social media, designing EDM’s, invoicing, marketing and PR plans and ideas etc.

The one bad thing about running your own business is it’s 24/7 and you’re always so passionate about growing your baby that the days fly by in a second! Before I know it, it’s 8.00pm!”

How would you describe your personal style?

“Chic and understated.”

What’s your favourite thing about your chosen profession?

“Being organised just makes life easier! I love being able to help fast paced, successful people manage their busy lives through my products and content.”

What’s the most challenging?

“Getting the workload done on my own!”

What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received and who was it from?

“Bec + Bridge [Becky Cooper and Bridget Yorston] are two successful woman I always look up to – they have amazing advice and I have always taken it on board. The most memorable has been: Never stand still, and always move forward. Know your strengths and weaknesses. Trust your instincts and learn from your mistakes.”

Where do you see yourself in five years?

“Hopefully with an established brand that is found and followed across the world.”

What advice do you have for someone who wants to follow your career path?

“Be as hands-on as possible for the first year. Be prepared to work hard, trust your gut always, be patient and do your research.”

What would you be doing if you weren’t doing this?

“I always loved the idea of working for a magazine! Maybe interiors or fashion — something creative.”

What’s the biggest misconception people have about your career?

“That it’s a walk in the park. But the reality is different. You have to work very hard!”Read more at:www.sheindressau.com | simple wedding dresses

Work, Work, Work Rihanna’s Latest Clothing Collaboration

Everything Rihanna touches turns to gold, including her latest collaboration with American brand Stance. There are two boxes in the Iconic Looks Collection: Award Show and Music Video. The Award Show box features two of Rihanna’s red carpet looks, the Swarovski crystal “naked dress” and the 55-pound yellow Chinese couture gown. You can also get two of her iconic music video looks, the first from “Work” and the other from “Pour It Up.”

This is not the first time she has collaborated with the brand. In the past they have released thigh high stocking with bows, Japanese-inspired socks, and Fenty socks to match her Puma collection.

As of writing, the Music Video box is already sold out but you can still get the Award Show box online. There are only a few left so get your pairs while you still can.

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Russell Westbrook has announced he will be the cover model for Sports Illustrated’s“Fashionable 50” issue. The Oklahoma City Thunder player has consistently pushed boundaries in his wardrobe choices and even ventured out to create his own line. So it’s only right that he grace the sports mag’s fashion cover, right?

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“My style changes throughout the year so even for me, it’s hard to describe it. I get inspiration from a lot of things. For basketball we travel a lot and I’m able to visit hotels and see different fabrics and art on the walls. I also get inspiration from women’s wear. It’s very interesting to see how the clothes are made and how they mix and match different pieces,” Westbrook told SI. “A lot of people may like to wear nice clothes, but some do not really understand where fashion comes from. I took the time to do my research and learn about the fashion world before I was able to get in to it. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Anna Wintour and Andre Leon Talley to pick their brains about the origins of fashion and how it all began. Now, I have my own brand with Barney’s and True Religion. I’ve been able to create this space for myself as a designer while still playing basketball.”

In addition to Westbrook, the best dressed athletes in sports issue features LeBron James, Victor Cruz, Serena Williams, Dwyane Wade and many more. The “Fashionable 50” issue of Sports Illustrated hits stands April 18th.

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The Pine Street Market—AKA the place where the Mercury staff will get its lunch for the next 1,000 years—is open, and since it’s right around the corner, we took a quick peek at the place to see what was happening. Only a handful of restaurants are open so far, but you can go there today, and get some grub and an eyeful if you can’t wait until the May 1 official opening.

Photos, food, and photos of food after the jump!

Pollo Bravo

Pollo Bravo’s chicken

Common Law

The Pollo Bravo and Common Law counters did seem to be open for business; we saw some folks eating Pollo Bravo’s famed Spanish/Mexican style chicken at the counter, which doubles as a bar and looks like it will offer full cocktail service. And Common Law similarly has a bar tucked away in a tiny nook, where you can wash down the restaurant’s “European-Asian Union” cuisine from Paley’s Place Patrick McKee and Langbaan’s Earl Ninsom. Menu items include a spiced bone marrow and mussel toast, a beef tongue banh mi, shiitake mushroom dashi soup, a crab and butter lettuce salad, and braised short ribs with Asian style cabbage salad.

Trifecta Annex looked as though it might be ready for business later today, with some freshly baked loaves at the ready and a stack of pizza boxes just crying to be filled. The Mercury staffers will no doubt make it a morning staple once their croissants and toast menu are up and running. We’ll wash it down with Brass Bar’s coffee from the Barista folks, although that particular counter is not ready yet.

OP Wurst’s visual menu

OP Wurst, the hot dog joint from the Olympia Provisions gang, will hopefully be open on Thursday, and they’ve got more frankfurter ideas than the entire city of Frankfurt, Germany, and Frankfort, Kentucky combined. This visual menu will be helpful for making some very difficult decisions. I will probably order just by pointing and grunting.

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A few other spots are not quite ready just yet, including Salt and Straw’s soft-serve offshoot WizBangBar, which they’re hoping will be ready for customer traffic by the weekend. (The crew was working on a few test batches when we popped in; expect creamy soft-serve cones housed in delicious looking shells of chocolate and natural raspberry, among other treats.) And Japanese ramen spot Marukin still has a ways to go before it’s open for business; likewise for Shalom Y’All, which takes its cue from John Gorham’s Mediterranean Exploration Company and will serve things like falafel and shakshuka.

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Whichever joint you decide to hit up first, downtown’s lunch game just got real.

You can now share a file from Dropbox in Facebook Messenger without having to copy or paste one single thing. Instead of sharing links, the two apps are now integrated in a way that allows you to browse your files within Messenger, select the one you want to share, and then hit send.

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The new feature is available from both the iOS and Android Messenger apps, and all you have to do is hit the “More” button to see the new Dropbox option. You’ll need to authenticate access the first time, but after that you should be able to quickly share Dropbox files in Messenger without having to leave the Messenger app.

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“We want people to communicate just the way they want to on Messenger, with everyone they care about,” said Stan Chudnovsky, head of product for Messenger at Facebook, in a blog post. “Giving our users the ability to share their Dropbox videos and images in Messenger threads with just a few taps will help them bring more style and personality to those conversations.”

If you’re sharing an image or video, they will be directly viewable within the chat window, which makes them very easy to interact with. In the case of non-viewable files, the receiver will be able to open the file within the Dropbox app.

Dropbox is just the latest of a list of services to tap into the Messenger platform, which debuted almost exactly a year ago at Facebook’s F8 developers conference. Other recent additions include KLM Airlines, which now allows users to get flight updates and even digital boarding passes straight through the Messenger app. The announcement also comes right before Facebook is expected to announce the next step in Messenger: support for bots.

Dropbox support for Messenger will roll out in increments, so if you don’t see it right away, sit tight — it should be on the way!

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The Boston Red Sox went into Sunday’s series finale against Toronto having scored 28 runs over their past four games, including back-to-back comeback wins over the Blue Jays. But the Blue Jays, who started season as the American League front-runners just ahead of the Red Sox, weren’t about to let Boston sweep them so easily. Blue Jays pitcher Marco Estrada was dealing from the start, ending his day with five hits allowed, eight strikeouts and just two walks over seven scoreless innings. Steven Wright was similarly impressive, but as it turned out, a rough first inning, during which he gave up two runs (one earned), was all the Jays needed. Toronto’s bullpen kept Boston off the board in the eighth and ninth innings, with closer Roberto Osuna striking out the side for the save. The Blue Jays’ pitching, along with some heads-up defense, kept the Red Sox off the board through nine, en route to a 3-0 loss for Boston. Here are some more notes from Boston’s loss Sunday. Click to read the Red Sox Wrap>> — Dustin Pedroia almost scored in the third inning on a Xander Bogaerts double, but a perfectly executed relay by the Blue Jays killed any chance at a rally. Jose Bautista collected Bogaerts’ hit in right field and sent it to Ryan Goins, whose throw to catcher Russell Martin was perfect to nab Pedroia at the plate.

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— Wright didn’t strike out 10 batters, but his start Sunday certainly was comparable to David Price’s Opening Day gem. The knuckleballer actually has the lowest ERA and longest start after the first pass through the rotation after 6 2/3 innings of work with two runs (one earned), three walks and five strikeouts, good for a 1.35 ERA. — Hanley Ramirez said he felt “back home” in the infield, and it’s been showing at the plate. Ramirez was the bright spot in the Red Sox’s unproductive day, going 3-for-4 with a double. Boston has played just five games, but Ramirez is the best hitter so far, batting .455 (10-for-22) with a 1.205 OPS. — Again, it’s still extremely early in the 2016 season, but Mookie Betts can’t seem to find his swing yet. The Red Sox’s leadoff hitter went 2-for-5 with a home run on Opening Day, but he has struggled since then, going 1-for-18 in his next four games and lowering his average to .130. — Brock Holt was out of Boston’s lineup Sunday and wasn’t available to pinch hit after fouling a ball off his foot the previous day. X-rays came back negative, and the Red Sox utility man said he’d probably be good to go Monday.

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A top adviser to the Chinese government has warned that Beijing risks a currency blow-up akin to Britain’s traumatic ordeal in 1992, if it continues trying to defend its exchange rate peg amid a deepening deflation crisis.

Yu Hongding, a director of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, said China is caught in two concurrent “deflationary spirals” that are feeding on the other. A major devaluation and a blast of well-targeted fiscal stimulus will be needed to break out of the trap.

“They must stop intervening on the exchange market. China needs to devalue by 15pc. They are creating conditions for speculators,” he told the Daily Telegraph, speaking at the Ambrosetti forum of global policymakers on Lake Como.

Prof Yu, a former rate-setter for the central bank (PBOC) and currently a member of the national planning committee, said the government is making a serious mistake in trying to defend the yuan by burning through foreign exchange reserves, already down to $3.2 trillion from $4 trillion in mid-2014.

He warned that the slowdown in capital outlows in March may prove fleeting. “Reserves will continue to fall until we devalue. Once we get towards $2 trillion the markets will start to panic. They won’t believe that the government can control it any longer,” he said.

Reserves have fallen by $800bn to $3.2 trillion as capital leaks out of China CREDIT:FATHOM

Prof Yu said Beijing had been caught off guard by the relentless slowdown over the last five years. “In 2011 we thought the economy would stabilize, and we thought the same thing in 2012, and again in 2013, and it continued to slide,” he said.

It is far from clear whether the world could handle a 15pc devaluation given the vast scale of Chinese overcapacity, or that the US Treasury and Congress would tolerate such a move.

Fears of uncontrollable capital flight and a yuan devaluation were key reasons for the plunge in global equity markets earlier this year, and are clearly what prompted the US Federal Reserve to delay rate rises.

The fate of China’s currency has become the most neuralgic issue in global finance. One worry is that a sharp drop in the yuan would set off a second round of ‘currency wars’ across East Asia, transmitting a deflationary shock through the international system as cheap Asian exports flooded into Western markets.

Prof Yu’s life is a remarkable story of achievement in Maoist China. He worked for ten years in a machine factory, wrestling with Marx’s Das Kapital at night before discovering western economics. He devoured Paul Samuelson’s classic text, ‘Foundations of Economic Analysis’, first in a Chinese translation and then in the original after teaching himself English, no easy feat in the Cultural Revolution.

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He went onto to earn a doctorate at Oxford University, and was still in England when sterling was blown out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism in September 1992. He still recalls the exact details of the debacle, including the two desperate rate rises by the Bank of England in a single day. “The British experience is very interesting for us,” he said.

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