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Today's Everyday Fashion: Purple and Red / This inspiration photo popped up in my email inbox last week and I immediately thought "that looks like something I would wear." Lo and behold, I had a similar dress and cardigan in my closet from 4-6 years ago

Essential accessories Driving, splitting the G in the pub garden, trips to the Med, daytime flights in the window seat, looking like you might be on a mysterious side quest: sunglasses are essential for each and every one of these situations, and a hundred more besides

Avoid colored tissue paper as it can stain the dress over time

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Walking into a party with this coat and dress on would make a serious statement (in a good way!)

To be honest, quinoa has taken a backseat lately to other grains in my kitchen, namely farro (for farro salad) and polenta