Fairytales are what Christmas is made for!
For an extravagant affair this Christmas add a rich variation of hand-crafted artisan luxury inspired by late 60's bohemia and eighteenth century court.
Adorn precious details that conjure up a festive season of indulgence and decadence. Play with poetic silhouettes made of delicate fabrics, velvets and foils enriched with cascading embroidery, beaded patchwork, traditional paisley patterns, hand painted botanicals and oriental dynasty prints.
Look 1
Luxury foils and silk velvet wrap up a luscious lederhosen trimmed with faux fur.
Metallic gold & blue Tara blouse by Preen £1,395 at www.janedavidson.co.uk; Velvet shorts with faux fur trim by Vivienne Westwood Red Label £270 at Vivienne Westwood, Princes Square Glasgow; Belt bracelets in Palladium & yellow gold £49 each at www.euanmcwhirter.com; Highland stretch over-knee boot in black suede with lace up detail by Stuart Weitzman £595 at Russell & Bromley.
Look 2
Ostrich feathers create soft and light plumes that add a touch of refined elegance to a truly hypnotic folkloric embroidered dress.
Toledo embroidered tulle dress £1,395 by Temperley London & Pink Bon Bon bag with leather wristlet £150 by Charlotte Simone x Kyle De 'Volle both available at www.janedavidson.co.uk; Empress cocktail ring set with 1.23 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds accentuated by a 0.75 carats pink round sapphire and 0.85 carats yellow cushion cut sapphire on 18ct white gold £6,950. Fitzrovia Bramble gobstopper cocktail ring with 7.32 carats emerald cut pink tourmaline on a white gold surround set with 1.16 carats of diamonds £6,550 both rings by Mappin & Webb at www.mappinandwebb.com
Look 3
Shades of gold cast space-age lustre over vintage pleats enriched with botanical prints and exaggerated collars for a more androgynous cocktail hour.
Utilitarian watch with matte silver dial and smooth leather & checks strap by Burberry £350 at Burberry, Multrees Walk Edinburgh; Orchid print shirt by Vivienne Westwood Red Label £405 at Vivienne Westwood, Princes Square Glasgow; Aurora Borealis necklace £495 at www.euanmcwhirter.com; Gold sunray pleated skirt by Biba £99 at www.houseoffraser.co.uk; Highland stretch over-knee boot in black suede with lace up detail by Stuart Weitzman £595 at Russell & Bromley
Look 4
Dramatic scarf tied necklines and psychedelic accents echo the artsy bohemian of the swinging sixties.
Sleeveless Chelsea dress with scarf neckline (worn loose) and embroidery inspired by paisley pattern £2,500 at www.mulberry.com; Whisper dynasty print velvet blazer by Anglomania £535 at Vivienne Westwood, Princes Square Glasgow; Empress cuff featuring 5.84 carats pink sapphires and 6.15 carats round brilliant cut diamonds in an intricate 18ct white gold setting £33,750. Floresco Explosive cuff featuring 5.35 carats blue pear shape sapphires and 10.10 carats of round cut brilliant diamonds in 18ct white gold with artfully hidden diamond set clasp £39,950 both cuffs by Mappin & Webb at www.mappinandwebb.com; Ruby suede ankle boot by Aquatalia £245 at Russell & Bromley
Styling: LISA RINGROSE
Photography: JEFF MARS
Hair: Steven Suckling Head Stylist/Head Technician at www.charliemiller.com Holy Corner Salon, Edinburgh using Volume Maker & Cotton Uzu by Shu Uemura, Infinium by L'Oreal and Powder Bluff by Kerastase
Make Up: Vicky Cameron using www.maccosmetics.com and www.dermalogica.co.uk
Shot on location at Canny Man's Public House, Morningside, Edinburgh www.cannymans.co.uk
Special thanks to Gloria Kerr & Sons
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