 Ladies it's time to release your inner goddess and shine like a princess because this month's fashion screams girlie chic. Set against a backdrop of decay and squalor, models shine like gilted beauties that have been transported from a Doge palace in Venice. Candy colours collide with strong shapes and satin slip dresses, perfect for a summer of sizzling social events... Refined, elegant and immaculate should be your buzzwords for the wardrobe as Autumn/Winter approaches. Oversized shapes are the new proportions and work off extremes. Play down opposing looks with simple vests and camisoles for subtle femininity. Slinky silhouettes scream Hollywood glamour and Ava's plunging neckline provides the perfect drama for any script. Flawless skin, tanned lightly from sunny climes can be given a glossy makeover with Mac gold pigment and strobe cream creating a to-die-for finish that is almost unreal.
 Replace your messy bed head with poker straight structure and say bye bye to bad hair days. Quiffs give a hip yet haughty effect to straight hair and are a glamorous way to revive one-length locks. For a natural glossy finish, why not expose yourself to Thinkstraight ceramic flat irons and experience the ultimate in designer haircare. The production of negative ions helps to seal the natural shine and moisture in your hair. The result? Hair is shinier, sleeker and healthier than ever before. This is great news for all girls who have experienced the addictive feelings ceramic irons evoke as it means T3s can be used on the hair every day with no risk of heat damage. Skirts are kept soft and swingy and light, as a feather chiffon is the perfect fabric to enhance the look. Candy colours look good enough to eat and cascade into our lives like a rainbow. Don't let a wash out summer wreak havoc on your wardrobe and invest in fresh shades of lemon and pink to bring a spot of sunshine to any occasion. Wispy dresses show off legs and arms so make sure you have buffed and scrubbed before baring all. Curls are still big news and there are so many ways to achieve the soft girlie looks of the season. T3 introduce the domed multi-wave ceramic iron which allows you to dictate curl direction with dramatic effect. Loose waves, barrel coils and soft springs speak volumes about your style and suit any face shape. Add to the drama with pins and curls for movie star style or simply let loose lengths tumble over the face for a soft, innocent look. Photography: Lawrence Jessop 07767 222 204. Shot on location in the Jewellery Quarter. Hair and make-up: Neil Young for T3 07739 579 277 assisted by Justine Collins Styling: Tess G 07811 400 388 Models: Kim Rowley and Ava Martinez courtesy of Adage 0121 224 7696 WHERE TO BUY Bella Scarpa 0121 632 1177 Ronit Zhilka 0121 643 2826 Serene Order in the Burlington Arcade 0121 643 5885 Furniture: Casa Italia 0121 236 5677 T3 and Thinkstraight products 0845 230 9660 www.t3ceramics.co.uk www.thinkstraight.co.uk | 
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