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Eye Candy: Intuzuri 2013 Collection

February 12th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

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Augustine by Intuzuri

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Bit of dress-porn to brighten your Tuesday morning?  Go on then. 

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This morning, I bring you the stunning Intuzuri 2013 Collection which (like me and this baby bump) is just about to drop, albeit a little more glamorously… samples will arrive in stores across the UK from February and the collection features seventy eight (!) handmade bridal gowns, with a modern yet romantic feel.

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Intuzuri say: The dresses come in a variety of silhouettes and designs including classic A lines, showstopping ballgowns, elegant mermaids, one-shoulder dresses, illusion necks and sweetheart necklines.  Showcasing intricate detailing including exquisite crystal beading, three-dimensional flower appliqués, and delicate ‘eyelash’ detail, the dresses are handcrafted with passion, using only the finest silky taffetas, tulles, satins and Chantilly lace.

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Some favourites from the collection:

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Augustine by Intuzuri

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Augustine: A mermaid silhouette with a cap sleeved bodice featuring an exquisite low back. Ornate crystal detailing on the bodice is contrasted with the soft lace skirt which features appliquéd flower detailing and finishes in a scalloped hemline.

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Augustine by Intuzuri

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Althea: This romantic ballgown features a sweetheart neckline with illusion cap sleeves and back. Ornate flower detailing on the bodice is accented by a satin sash with focal bow detail which flows into a full soft satin skirt.

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Althea by Intuzuri

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Althea by Intuzuri

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Althea by Intuzuri

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Aletia: This dropped A line gown features a bateau neckline with exquisite cut out flower detailing across the neckline, bust, and back. Appliqué flower detailing is scattered across the soft lace skirt, which flows into a medium length train.

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Aletia by Intuzuri

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Aletia by Intuzuri

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Adonice: A showstopping ballgown with illusion neckline and back. Luxurious couture finishing with three dimensional appliquéd flower detailing glides across the bodice leading into the delicately lace layered skirt.

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Adonis by Intuzuri

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Adonis by Intuzuri

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The designs encompass elegance, tradition, luxurious fabric and couture finishing, while reflecting changing trends in bridal fashion. Intuzuri appeals to fashion-conscious brides with mid-level budgets who are unwilling to compromise on the design or quality of their gown.

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Still hungry for more? .

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Visit the Intuzuri website for more drooling, and stockist details in your area. 

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  – Images © 2013 Intuzuri

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Eye Candy: So Sassi By Sassi Holford

January 26th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

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Victoria

Victoria

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“This has been a wonderful opportunity to work closely with young designers and combine their enthusiasm and creativity with my commercial experience – it’s So Sassi!”

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I was lucky enough to feature Sassi Holford’s beautiful 2013 collection here on the wedding blog (click here to catch up) and now I am  thrilled to feature So Sassi, the new collection from the Sassi Holford design team aimed at the younger, more fashion conscious bride – along with a helpful list of Northern stockists, so that you can find these fancy frocks close to home.

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You know I love a bit of eye candy on a Saturday!  It’s a knockout…

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Angelica Shrug

Angelica Shrug

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Sassi’s new designs are fresh and fun, mixing Sassi Holford elegant silhouettes with fashion focussed details like peplum skirts and hi-lo hemlines. Eye-catching elements include hand-cut guipure lace, exquisite 3D rose tulle and intricate floral motifs, perfect for modern brides who like their bridal traditions with a creative twist.

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Amber

Amber

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Tabitha

Tabitha

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So Sassi, although only launched in May 2012, is already setting a new mark for its contemporary styling at a price point that won’t break the bank.  “We have created a fantastic set of designs that I’m really excited about. I love the dresses because they are young and vibrant, and directing the team has been so much fun it has taken twenty years off me!” says Sassi.

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Bethany

Bethany

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Bianca

Bianca

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Bobbie

Bobbie

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Bonnie

Bonnie

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Carmen

Carmen

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Georgie

Georgie

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India

India

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Kelsey

Kelsey

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Kirsty

Kirsty

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Lucianne

Lucianne

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Lucy

Lucy

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Petra

Petra

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Roxanne

Roxanne

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Serenade

Serenade

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Zara

Zara

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Zoe

Zoe

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Esther shrug

Esther Shrug

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So Sassi is designed and handmade in Somerset, England.

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Website: www.sosassi.so
Facebook: facebook.com/sosassi.so
Twitter: twitter.com/sosassibridal

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Northern Stockists:

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Bellissima Bridal Gowns, Bury, Lancashire

Lace Bridal, Hale, Cheshire

The Bridal Gown, Otley, West Yorkshire

The Wedding Dress Company, Corbridge, Northumberland

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REMEMBER: Brides Up North Featured Supplier Julie of The Bridal Gown, Otley is hosting an event TODAY to launch the So Sassi label in Yorkshire. It will be held in the Otley All Saints Parish Church where the aisle will be flood lit and transformed into a glamorous catwalk. The whole of the So Sassi range will be available to see.  Julie will also be taking appointments for Sunday 27th January 2013 and early the following week. You can contact Julie on 01943 466680 or email julie@thebridalgown.net

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  – Images © 2013 Sassi Holford

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Eye Candy: Sassi Holford Signature Collection 2013

January 5th, 2013 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

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Without doubt, the essence of a Sassi Holford gown is timeless elegance

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Sassi Holford 2013 Annabel

Annabel

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Up for a bit of weekend wedding dress gazing?  Thought as much.

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Sassi Holford 2013 Annabel

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I’ve met the lovely Sassi Holford and her fabulous team on a few occasions (managing not to faint in the presence of such design greatness) and this is a lady who truly cares about your bridal style.  When the team got in touch with their preview of Sassi’s 2013 Signature Collection I couldn’t get that email opened fast enough.

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I wasn’t disappointed.  Enjoy, and have a lovely weekend, wherever yours takes you.  Spot of dress shopping anyone?

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I know you too well. 

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Sassi Holford 2013 Dominique

Dominique Illusion

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Sassi Holford 2013 Dominique Illusion

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Sassi Holford 2013 Dominique Shrugette

Dominique Shrugette

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The team say: For her 2013 Signature Collection Sassi has returned to the 1940s for fabrics that are unashamedly romantic and very much about luxurious texture, such as slipper satin, vintage lace and silk georgette. 3D guipure lace and appliqué detailing add a very modern visual focus.

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Sassi Holford 2013 Valencia

Valencia

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Sassi Holford 2013 Valencia

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Sassi Holford 2013 Faye

Faye

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Sassi Holford 2013 Pippa

Pippa

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Sassi Holford 2013 Pippa

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Soft sweetheart is the key neckline with eye-catching straps and flattering, fitted bodices creating impact. Skirt shapes also have to be dramatic, drawing inspiration from classic Hollywood glamour for silhouettes that emphasise the beauty of the female figure.

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Sassi Holford 2013 Verity

Verity and Verity Jacket

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Sassi Holford 2013 Verity

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The re-emergence of the statement fashion accessory, such as hair pieces and costume jewellery, has been translated by Sassi into feature detailing. She uses belts, bows and tails enhanced by diamanté appliqué and brooches to give her clients the perfect finishing statement.

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And a useful little list of Northern Stockists:

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Bellissima / Bury / 01204 888025

Dreamcatcher / Kirkham / 01772 515090

Julia Tasker Bridal Couture / Bowness-on-Windermere / 01539 446900

The Bridal Collection / Harrogate / 01423 202029

Joanne Kay Bridal Boutique / Stokesley / 01642 712782

White Room Bridal Boutique / Sheffield / 0114 272 2336

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  – Images © 2013 Sassi Holford

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Wedding Blog Exclusive: Eye Candy: ELSE By Rainbow Club

November 24th, 2012 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

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Its Saturday.  And that means shoe shopping.

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Wahoo!

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Else Bellini

Bellini

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Today, in this wedding blog exclusive, I debut the Else collection by Brides Up North Featured Supplier Rainbow Club.  Else is a fresh collection with a price tag that won’t break the bank.  Add to that Rainbow Club’s specialist colouring service and the fashion options for your wedding day and after the event are endless.  

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Rainbow Club say: Affordable and fun, these designs are younger and more high street influenced {than our other collections}.  The stunningly simple designs in the Else range makes them an ideal option for hand colouring for bridesmaids and evening wear.

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Such shopping facilitating!  Criminal. 

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Else Dolcetto

Dolcetto

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Else Bellini

Bellini

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Else Bellini

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Else Chianti

Chianti

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Else Metropolitan    Else Malbec

Metropolitan & Malbec

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Else Dolcetto

Dolcetto

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Else Syrah

Syrah

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Else Cocktail

Cocktail

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Else Brandy

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Else Brandy

Brandy

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Else Merlot    Else Muscat

Merlot & Muscat

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Else Grendine

Grenadine

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Else Grenadine

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Explore the entire Else wedding shoes collection.

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  – Images © 2012 Rainbow Club 

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Eye Candy: The New MiaMia Collection By Alan Hannah

November 13th, 2012 | Brides Up North: UK Wedding Blog

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Windflower and Rosemary

Windflower & Rosemary

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Alan Hannah really is the most lovely bridal designer around.  Not only did he dress me for my own wedding, but he always keeps Brides Up North updated with his latest news, fashion events and to die for bridal collections.  Alan got in touch personally to ask if I would like to feature the new collection by his diffusion label MiaMia.  Obviously, it was a no brainer. 

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I defy you not to fall in love!

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Alan says: From bohemian and vintage extravagance to super cool classics with a twist, the new MiaMia collection builds on the the success of last season with a vision which takes inspiration from such diversity as our passion for the romantic indulgence of the pre Raphaelites, to the razor sharp wit and style sensibility of Mad Men.

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The MiaMia collection is being sent out to our retailers as we speak. Highlights include; Clematis with its romantic and dramatic plunging back with beautiful appliquéd lace; Lantana made in delicate silk chiffon and Tamara – all clean lines and elegant 50’s tailoring.

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Dahlia

Dahlia

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Dahlia is a really sophisticated silk duchesse dress with a beautiful silk and organza tiered neckline and delicately beaded belt.

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Dahlia

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Clematis

Clematis

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Clematis is pure understated drama. Beautiful and unusual applique lace with an eye catching plunging back and such a lovely fit.

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Clematis

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Edelweiss

Edelweiss

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Edelweiss is a fashion forward silk chiffon dress with beautifully styled silk ruffles on the top sleeve.

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Edelweiss

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Lantana

Lantana

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Silk chiffon dress with fabulous draping which recalls the days of real silver screen drama. 

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Oleander

Oleander

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Oleander has a beautifully beaded French corded lace bodice and a silk organza skirt. The dress is pictured with its own optional shrug jacket which is designed to give a lovely peephole effect at the back.

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Oleander and Cornflower

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Cornflower

Cornflower

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Cornflower is all about a sophisticated silhouette and A line elegance . Cornflower has optional belts and sashes to enable you to customise according to your own personality and colour scheme.

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Lily of the Valley

Lily Of The Valley

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Beautiful romantic full skirted silk organza gown with optional beaded neckline. 

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Lily of the Valley

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Lily of the Valley

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Mulberry and Briar

Mulberry & Briar

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Mulberry is a slim lace dress. The lace has the most delicate and beautiful applique flowers and a lovely sweetheart neckline.  Briar is a dramatic empire line gown with tulle skirt trimmed with applique flowers.

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Mulberry and Briar

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Rosemary

Rosemary

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Rosemary has a lace bodice with beautiful sheer sleeves with a flowing satin skirt.

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Windflower

Windflower

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Windflower is a lace column dress full of understated elegance.

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Tamara and Holly

Tamara & Holly

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Tamara is a stunning 50′s style classic made in duchesse satin with satin belt to give a fantastic slim silhouette. Holly is a fashion forward slim column dress in tiered silk organza with hand beaded belt.

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Tamara and Holly

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Visit the MiaMia website to see more and find your nearest stockist. 

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  – Images © 2012 MiaMia

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