Coral’s Blog

A Letter of Thanks for Valentines Day

I am taking this opportunity of St Valentines Day to express my heartfelt thanks to my fantastic friends, as well as the lovely people I have been chatting with via emails, tweets, and all through my social media journey. It is said the best gift you can give to...

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“You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes.  Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet” Christian Dior

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How to Walk in Heels – Shoes Make or Break an Outfit

“You can never take too much care over the choice of your shoes.  Too many women think that they are unimportant, but the real proof of an elegant woman is what is on her feet” Christian Dior Shoes, be you male or female can make or break an outfit, and whilst the...

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Why Artisan Craft Skills are Important

Where would the established ateliers/fashion houses be without the delicate hands that construct fine garments? Or the tailor whose precision of drawing directly onto cloth, comes with years of experience and patience; the pattern cutter whose eye for clean sharp...

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Holiday Glamour Fashion

Holiday Glamour Fashion

The escapism that a holiday provides is also an opportunity to dress up, not that we should need an excuse to don our fine attire and strut our stuff! However, time away from the daily routine of work, bills and housekeeping is also time away from your regular...

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BESPOKE LONDON meets DUBAI COUTURE

BESPOKE LONDON meets DUBAI COUTURE

Bespoke Dressing – from Dubai to London One of the many pleasures of bespoke work for me, are the people I get to meet, in this case the lovely fashionista Noora, a woman who has a flair for fine quality fabrics and a discerning eye for fashion.  All of which makes...

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The Power of a Dress

The Power of a Dress

Dressing up - and looking your loveliest, isn't for me based on special occasions only, everyday, in my books is truly special. The personal armor that we all wear, is about helping us to stand tall and confident, elegant and regal, our inner foibles we have to...

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Ways to Make Your Apparel Look Stylish

By Coral Turner, Couture Designer You may not consider yourself to be a fashionista, but you don't have to be one to stand out and make a fashion statement. As a couture designer, I want to provide you with a few suggestions that can be incorporated into any wardrobe....

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Fashion with a Conscience

By this time, you have all heard of the tragedy that took place in Bangladesh where a clothes manufacturing building collapsed, killing 1,129 people. The tragedy sparked worldwide condemnation about the shoddy business practices that ultimately led to the deaths of so...

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Style Tips For Your Summer Get Away

Style Tips For Your Summer Get Away

As we spring into summer, it is the time when most of us, hopefully, will be jetting off to some exotic, romantic, or adventurous land to relax, rejuvenate, and even a learn a thing or two about a different culture. However, packing for our adventures has become more...

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