Get the party started
PUBLISHED: 11:24 25 November 2014 | UPDATED: 14:44 02 November 2015

Purple trousers, £89, with matching sequin top, £79, and purple shoes with bow, £95, all by Jacques Vert and from Quadrant. Silver, gold and peridot earrings, £125, and daisy pearl necklace, £345, both by Marisa Arna Jewellery. Christmas tree, from Christmas Wrapped Up By The Easters and Christmas decorations by The Willows Flowers
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Essex Life gets dressed up for Christmas with this stylish collection for festive looks on show at Wakes Hall Lodges in Wakes Colne
MODEL: Emma Firth
PHOTOGRAPHY: Keith Mindham
FASHION DIRECTION: Holly Eells
HAIR: Laura Robins
MAKE-UP: Kayleigh O’Donovan
LOCATION: Wakes Hall Lodges, Wakes Colne
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Black 1920’s flapper style dress by East Collection, £150, from Quadrant, and
sliver Klary double bangle, £225, with matching Klary stud earrings, £44, both by Marisa Arna Jewellery. Christmas tree from Christmas Wrapped Up By The Easters and Christmas decorations by The Willows Flowers
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Black sequin dress by LK Bennett, £350, from Williams & Griffin.
Retro drop earrings, £75, and silver bangle with sapphire, £220, both by Marisa Arna Jewellery, and Christmas arrangement by The Willows Flowers
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Purple trousers, £89, with matching sequin top, £79, and purple shoes with bow, £95, all by Jacques Vert and from Quadrant. Silver, gold and peridot earrings, £125, and daisy pearl necklace, £345, both by Marisa Arna Jewellery. Christmas tree, from Christmas Wrapped Up By The Easters and Christmas decorations by The Willows Flowers
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Midnight blue lace dress, £199, and midnight blue fur stole, £79, both by Jacques Vert. Blue shoes, £80, and black clutch, £70, both from Van Dal and from Quadrant. Silver, gold and peridot earrings, £125, and retro leaf chain bracelet, £105, both by Marisa Arna Jewellery. Christmas flowers by The Willows Flowers
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Blue sequin dress, £350 and diamante clutch, £225, both by LK Bennett and from Williams & Griffin. Small Klary leaf studs, £44, by Marisa Arna Jewellery, and Christmas flowers by The Willows Flowers
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Flower print dress, £189, and matching pashmina, £59, both by Hobbs and from Williams & Griffin. Daisy bangle, £345, and matching daisy pearl earrings, £165, both by Marisa Arna Jewellery, and Christmas wreath by The Willows Flowers
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Blue sparkly top, £59.90, and skirt, £89.90, both by CC and from Quadrant. 3D daisy pendant on blue spinel necklace, £495, by Marisa Arna Jewellery. Christmas decorations by The Willows Flowers
Accessories
Image 1- Daisy necklace, £495, and daisy pearl earrings, £165, both by Marisa Arna Jewellery
Image 2- Peridot and tourmaline in quarz pendant, £525 with matching earrings, £125, both by Marisa Arna Jewellery
Image 3- Lolite and pink tourmaline necklace on ruby beads, £685, by Marisa Arna Jewellery
Image 4- Silver, gold and natural blue topaz necklace on apatite beads, £500, and Klary stud earrings, £44, both by Marisa Arna Jewellery
ON LOCATION
Wakes Hall Lodges
Wakes Colne, Colchester C06 2DY
01206 563222
www.wakeslodges.co.uk
Nestled in the heart of the Colne Valley in the beautiful Essex countryside, Wakes Hall Lodges provide the ultimate location to escape the stresses of everyday life.
These brand-new, state-of-the-art eco-lodges boast the latest technology including Wi-Fi, a superb quality Bluetooth sound system and fully-equipped kitchens. The master en suite has a free-standing bath and walk-in waterfall shower, and the second bedroom en suite also has a walk-in waterfall shower. The bespoke super king sized beds ensure absolute comfort and indulgence in the master bedroom, while the second bedroom also boasts two single beds of the same comfort. Breathe in the fresh country air and take in the magnificent views, while sipping Champagne from your private hot tub or enjoying woodland walks and fishing in the two-acre lake, which forms part of this private estate. The choice is yours.
Stockists
Williams & Griffin
152 High Street
Colchester
COI IPN
01206 571212
www.williegee.com
Marisa Arna (All handmade jewellery)
Jewellery Studio and Gallery
High Street
Thorpe le Soken
CO16 0EA
01255 862355
www.marisaarna.co.uk
Quadrant
220 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford
CM2 0LS
01245 490101
www.chelmsfordstar.coop
The Willows Flowers
www.thewillowsflowers.co.uk
07826 410963
The Willows Flowers is an internet based family-run florist specialising in wedding and event flowers in Essex and the surrounding areas.
Christmas Wrapped Up By The Easters
Easter Hall
Aythorpe Roding
Dunmow
CM6 1PE
01245 231722
www.christmaswrappedup.co.uk