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Swimsuit River Island

Sunglasses Punkyfish

Necklace Freedom at Topshop

Bikini River Island

Sunglasses Topshop

Necklace Freedom at Topshop

Cuff Freedom at Topshop

Shirt Topshop

Bikini River Island

Sunglasses Topshop

Necklace Freedom at Topshop

Cuff Freedom at Topshop

Co-ords Topshop

Necklace Freedom at Topshop

Sunglasses Topshop

Bikini Topshop

Necklace Zara

Sunglasses Topshop

Cover-up Topshop

Necklace Zara

Bikini Topshop

Sunglasses Topshop

A melange of audacious swimwear, statement jewellery and bold cover-ups, my Majorcan holiday wardrobe was somewhat incongruous to the locals. Following a trip to the swanky White Isle of Ibiza, my finances were wholly unaccomodating towards adapting my wardrobe for an island a little less 'au courant'... The result? One rather outlandish-looking Brit in one (unwarned) perfectly traditional town, Canyamel. 

Top marks for M&S?

 Quintessentially British high street brand, Marks & Spencer, have revealed their new A/W style campaign featuring a most remarkable cast. Grace Coddington, creative director of Vogue USA, Dame Helen Mirren, singers Ellie Goulding and Laura Mvula and Olympic boxer Nicola Adams are but a few who posed alongside one another in photos released by the Sunday Times Style today.

 In the wake of falling profits and lack of support from its primary customers - Middle England - notable style director, Belinda Earl, and influential celebrity photographer, Annie Leibovitz, were set the task of restoring M&S's former stature in high street fashion.

 Renowned for her famous Vanity Fair portraits, Leibovitz used her prowess to create a similar image of enchanting realism. Set against a backdrop of the Tower of London, the images successfully stir even my (inexperienced) patriotic side, something I imagine more compelling in that of Middle England. But is this enough to revive the brand?

 In July this year, Earl stood before the brand's womenswear shareholders and stated, "You told us you wanted dresses with sleeves, so for autumn, 90 per cent will have sleeves", after a backlash about the inconsideration to "bingo wings". True to her word, the A/W collection is ridden with sleeved dresses, jumpers and tops. But was this really worth ditching model legend Twiggy's advert or should M&S stick to the likes of sandwiches, pyjamas and undies?

Photo: www.thesundaytimes.co.uk

Photo: www.mirror.co.uk

Photo: www.marieclaire.co.uk

Photo: www.marieclaire.co.uk

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