Lifestyle Archive
(September 2012)

3 September 2012

Weights & measures

Auction sales have always been exciting events. The opportunity to obtain items with competitive bidding and the chance of a bargain seems an enticing opportunity. While different auctions offer all types of goods and services, the regular furniture and effects sales have the widest appeal. The goods on offer at these auctions changes from week Read more…

1 September 2012

Big is beautiful

Oversize is flattering and elegant and there are many examples across this season’s collections. Shoulders are soft and dropped on cocoon coats and knitwear. Softly structured skirts and trousers with volumes of material are well cut and deceptively simple. The key is to contrast volume with slimline to carry off the ultimate cool look.

Lace annual awards and presentations

Over 130 people were in attendance at this year’s LACE Housing Awards evening held at the Showroom in Lincoln. The event celebrates the achievements of staff and volunteers, recognises those who go that extra mile and presents much needed funds to very worthy causes as a result of the Association’s Annual Charity Day. Nick Chambers, Read more…

Lincoln College Fashion Show September 2012

Students from the extended diploma in art and design, fashion and clothing course held their end of term Fashion Show. Organised by students Jenny Roope, Kate Sinclair and Olivia Davies, seven individual collections were featured as well as four group collections. Themes ranged from Wild on the Catwalk to Pin up in Paris; from The Read more…

Purple reigns

It is the colour of luxury and royalty and this season purple is reigning on the catwalks. Across the palette, pale lilac, amethyst, violet and dazzling gemstone brights will bring passion to your outfits this winter.

Suitably attired

Classic tailoring is never out of fashion and lines are even sharper this season. Single breasted, two button jackets are a contemporary take on ‘Mad Men’ style. Team with a slim fit shirt and narrow tie to show that you can dress for the occasion.

Little black number

The fashionistas’ favourite colour – black – is back and there are many options for securing that ‘little black number’ which will be a classic addition to your wardrobe. Romantic evening wear, cocktail party dazzlers and those smart/casual combinations which can be dressed up or down to suit the occasion with the right choice of Read more…

In the pink

It’s your day too and the trend for the Mother of the Bride is to make your own stand out statement. Fabulous pinks and raspberries feature in many collections and they are highly photogenic – just make sure that you do not clash with the colour chosen for the bridesmaids.

Hothouse hues

Patterns are vibrant and dazzling in the new season’s collections. There are feminine florals, edgy geometrics and powerful abstracts. Many go beautifully with the on trend base colour – black. Whether you chose opaque tights, skinny leg trousers or tailored skirts you will have the perfect backdrop for these statement styles.

Gillian Champion and Lee Beel

Gillian Champion and Lee Beel were married and held their reception at Ox Pasture Hall Country House Hotel, North Yorkshire. Gillian and Lee live in Barton-upon-Humber. If you are a newly wed and would like to appear in the magazine, please ask your photographer to forward on an image of your choice to editorial@lincolnshirelife.co.uk and Read more…