Pretty florals, pastels and blocks of colour are the hottest new look for spring, as Amanda Griffiths discovers on our latest fashion shoot at Adlington Hall, Macclesfield
Photography by Matthew Stansfield
MAC TO THE FUTURE
Beat spring showers in this Paul Smith coral mac �660 and J Campbell white Lita boots �100 from Harvey Nichols. Wolford Zola ankle sock �16 from McArthur Glen at Cheshire Oaks
FLORAL CHIC
D&G mixed print shirt dress, �565, and Celine fuschia bag, �530, from Harvey Nichols, Kurt Geiger Disney white wedges �195 from Kurt Geiger at Selfridges and Wolford ankle socks, �7, from McArthurGlen at Cheshire Oaks
SPARKLING COLOUR
Not a pink lady? We love this Joseph Ribkoff blue and green sparkle dress �189 from Andrea Claire in Cheadle Hulme. Laura accessorises with Wolford white ankle socks �7 from McArthurGlen at Cheshire Oaks and Jimmy Choo mid blue shoes �395 from Kurt Geiger at Selfridges
PASTEL PALETTE
Acne blue pencil skirt �270 and DKNY crop silk ivory blouse �160 from Harvey Nichols. Laura wears with nude shoes �140 from Kurt Geiger at Selfridges, Chloe bracelet �200 and Ray Ban sunglasses �98 fromHarvey Nichols and Wolford white ankle socks �7 from McArthurGlenat Cheshire Oaks
FLOWER POWER
Celine floral leather biker waistcoat, �2,285, McQ Alexander McQueen white shorts �255, Jimmy Choo suede triple buckle sandals �850 and orange Givenchy clutch bag �575 all from Harvey Nichols. Wolford ankle socks �7, from McArthurGlen at Cheshire Oaks
PRETTY IN PINK
Celine print pants �570 and Diane Von Furstenberg blouse �255, from Harvey Nichols, with Jimmy Choo fuchsia shoes �365 from Kurt Geiger at Selfridges. Wolford white ankle socks �7 from McArthurGlen at Cheshire Oaks and Bottega white bag �1,670 and silver Lara Bohinc ring �390 from Harvey Nichols
CREDITS
With thanks to Adlington Hall, Macclesfield, where this photoshoot took place. Adlington Hall is open to the public on Sundays and Wednesdays from Easter Sunday, April 8 to July 1 and Bank Holidays April 9, May 7, June 4 and 5 from 1.30pm to 5pm. Closed Sunday May 6. Open by prior arrangement for groups of 20 or more, see website for details. Adlington Hall, Mill Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, SK10 4LF. Tel: 01625 827595 www.adlingtonhall.com
With thanks to the following boutiques who supplied clothes and accessories for this photoshoot.
Andrea Claire 59-61 Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, SK8 7AA. Tel: 0161 485 3331, www.andreaclaire.co.uk
Harvey Nichols Manchester. Tel: 0161 828 8894
Kurt Geiger @ Selfridges, Manchester. Tel: 0800 123400
Photography by Matthew Stansfield 07815 158057, www.matthewstansfield.com
Model: Laura Brown, Nemesis Model Agency, Manchester
Stylist: Bryan Harrop, Nemesis Model Agency, Manchester
Hair and make up: Richard Harvey, Nemesis Model Agency, Manchester, using Art Deco available from Hoopers, Wilmslow
Assistants: Sarah Meredith and Rachel Skerritt
Flowers: Laura Simpson, Laurel Weddings, Sale. Tel: 07950 227094, www.laurelweddings.com
The print version of this article appeared in the March 2012 issue of Cheshire Life
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