Blonde Made in Chelsea starlet Caggie Dunlop is branching out into the world of fashion by creating her very first clothing line ISWAI: It Starts With An Idea. 

Caggie isn’t the only Made in Chelsea star to get a foot on the fashion ladder. Her MIC co-star Amber owns myflashtrash.com, while Rosie is the brains behind the afashionforte blog.

Caggie’s debut clothing line is set to launch on November 14th – so not long to wait at all. In fact, this means you can inject a little bit of Chelsea into your wardrobe before you make room for the highly anticipated Versace for H&M collection, as that launches on the 17th. November could potentially be a very expensive month, so start watching those pennies!

According to Catwalk Queen, this might not be Caggie’s only dalliance with fashion – apparently she is in talks with luxury British brand Aspinal of London to create her very own handbag… eat your heart out, Alexa Chung! Who needs Spencer Matthews when you’re flying so high in fashion?

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Gorgeous English model Florence Brudenell-Bruce is the face and body of the brand new Aspinal of London ad campaigns for autumn/winter 2011, showcasing some fine British talent in more ways than one.

The beautiful English rose not only shows us all the delights we can expect to see from luxury British label Aspinal of London this season (so much leathery loveliness!) but she also gives us a small inkling as to what Jensen Button and the delight that is Prince Harry might have seen in her.

When we first read that the blonde model was getting close to the prince, we did our homework – mainly because we wanted to get in there early with the fashion monitoring. However, it’s proving quite difficult to keep up with Flo’s style as there’s so much of it, but it’s safe to say she pretty much nails it each and every time.

Just like Duchess Kate, Florence loves a bit of high street – Reiss and H&M in particular – but has also been spotted in heaps of vintage, Temperley London and Jonathan Saunders.

What will be next for the prince’s ex? Only time will tell!

[Grazia] 

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Whilst attending Giambattista Valli Haute Couture autumn/winter 2011 show during Paris Fashion Week at Galerie De La Madeleine, actress Olivia Palermo looked suitably couture-like in a lemon fresh summer dress – not from the designer, but from high street fave Topshop!

Olivia has always been on the fore front of fashion, what with her inherent sense of style and the ability to make even a bin bag look good, so it’s no wonder she’s got fashion fans weak at the knees with her endless run of perfect outfits.

We love Olivia’s citrus zesty dress and tribal accessories – a clever combination of pretty and polished – so much, we decided to recreate her look for ourselves, so you too can step out outside knowing you’re dressed to Palermo perfection.

This yellow midi-dress from Topshop is, in actual fact, the exact same one Olivia’s wearing above, so you’re in safe hands knowing this vintage-inspired dress is loved by even Olivia herself – and at just £46, it’s an absolute bargain.

Yellow Midi Dress, £46, available at Topshop.

This tribal woven necklace by Lucy Hutchings is the perfect statement necklace to really inject a dose of vibrant ethnic style into your summer outfits. The bright pops of paintbox colours and futuristic layered effect make way for a jaw-droppingly gorgeous accessory that’ll transform simple looks to the most perfectly put-together ensembles like Palermo.

Lucy Hutchings tribal woven necklace, £324 £129, available at my-wardrobe.com.

For a touch of signature sparkle, Olivia finishes her low-luxe look with a gold clutch. We love Aspinal of London’s Elizabeth clutch for effortless glam – and it’s in aid of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, too.

Aspinal of London Elizabeth clutch, £295, available at House of Fraser.

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Hamley’s super store is proud to introduce the cleverly crafted limited edition Princess Catherine Engagement Doll to its coveted stock – no doubt it’ll go down a treat with all those hard-hitting royal family fans out there.

Styled in her iconic blue Issa dress, the Kate Middleton doll comes complete with immaculate flowing locks and a beaming Hollywood smile – beating the traditional Barbie doll any day.

In actual fact it took seven British fashion and design leaders from the Champions of British Style club to get together to dress and accessorise the doll – she even comes complete with an Eaton clutch bag by Aspinal of London, Beatrix Ong sling-backs and a 24 cut diamond engagement ring by Babette Wasserman.

And, would you believe, Ms. Middleton – the doll – even has her own Facebook page where fans are invited to photograph Kate at fashionable London locations, reports the Telegraph.

But only 10,000 of these little memorabilia have been produced – and with a price tag of £34.95, they’re bound to sell out in record time (especially given that £1 of every sale goes to the Help for Heroes campaign).

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For those of you that like to wear your heart of your sleeve, or, er, keys, drop a subtle hint to your significant other about Aspinal of London‘s limited edition red heart key ring.

In an exclusive patent pillar-box red, the luxury leather label has recreated one of its most iconic kitsch key rings especially for Valentine’s day, and with its gorgeously grabable sweetheart shape, you’ll never forget your keys again – never mind how much you’re loved.

Slip it on your keys as a symbol of love this Valentine’s day or attach it to your tote as a statement accessory – it’s time to accidentally leave the link open in your browser…

Heart Key Ring, £18, available at Aspinal of London. BUY NOW!

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Still searching for the ultimate gorgeous gift this Christmas? Look no further than Westfield London. The stylish shopping mall’s introduced a handful of Christmas exclusives from some of its most sought after brands.

To celebrate the biggest shopping season of the year, Westfield London has announced it will be selling exclusive gifts from three of its favourite must-have brands for the festive period.

Aspinal of London, Mulberry and Tateossian have all created limited edition products exclusively for London’s Luxury shopping centre, making the hunt for the hottest one-of-a-kind gift a whole lot easier this Christmas.

It’s fashion’s worst kept secret that diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and now that Aspinal of London has created a super sleek and stylish Diamond Clutch in patent black leather (£325), there’ll be no hiding those jewels.

If you like to keep organised, Mulberry‘s limited edition re-design of one of its classic leather notebooks will help you plan 2010 in style, and at £20, that’s one hell of a super-sweet gift.

Meanwhile Tateossian has launched the Harmony Charm Bead Bracelet , a playful piece that mixes semi-precious stones with sterling silver and chic charms – £55 separately or £99 for a pair.

All items launched at Westfield London yesterday and will be on sale for one week only (we hear stock is very limited) – if ever there was a reason to hurry, we think this is probably it.

Psst, check out Westfield’s Wonderland too for the ultimate Christmas shopping experience.

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Right ladies, you’ve got just three more days before this competition closes so enter now for your chance to win this Kylie Purse Clutch from Aspinal of London worth $225!

This mock snakeskin leather purse , lined with suede and silk no less , comes with a detachable chain, making it a perfect piece for that tricky day-evening transition. Practical as well as luxurious, the Kylie clutch includes pockets for your cards, notes and coins, as well as extra space for all your other bits and bobs.

Just subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here and entering your name, email address and location in the form at the end of the post by Dec 10th 11.59 EST.

Thanks to Aspinal of London for sponsoring this great giveaway!

This competition is open to US readers only.

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