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You can't escape the festivities for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in the UK at the moment!  Shops have been filling with Jubilee inspired gifts over the past few months and this last week I've seen quite a few questionable Jubilee fashions, think Geri Halliwell in that infamous union jack dress! 

If you're not looking to rock your inner spice girl (!)  here's a selection of some of my favourite Jubilee items to help you get in the spirit and join the celebrations this weekend. 

Diamond Jubilee Tea Towel - Emma Bridgewater - £10.00

Crowns Fold Up Bag - Paperchase - £4.00

Liberty Jubilee Scarf - Liberty - £150.00

Strawberry Picnic Hamper - Next - £40.00

Jubilee Corgi Ankle Socks - Topshop - £3.50

Crown Cookie Cutters - Lakeland - £2.99

Queen Bee Mug - Whittard's - £9.00

Union Jack Bunting - Sass & Belle - £7.95

Jubilee Print Dress - River Island - £28.00

Cake Stand - Lakeland - £6.99

Velvet Crown Cushion - John Lewis - £25.00

Miniature Post Box Teapot - Whittard's - £18.00

I love the little crown cookie cutters, they're great for making some jubilee themed biscuits if you're going to a street party or having a party of your own. If you're looking to treat yourself, how about one of the specially designed Jubilee print scarves from Liberty? I also love the cute Corgi patterned socks from Topshop!

What have you got planned for the Jubilee Weekend? 

Have you bought any memorabilia? 

What They Wore... Glamour's Women of the Year Awards

Glamour magazines 'Women of the Year Awards' took place last night bringing together some of the UK's most stylish ladies and Hollywood stars to London's Berkeley Square Gardens to celebrate their achievements. 

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Holly Willoughby wore a flattering black peplum waist dress which showed off her enviable curves paired with sparkling jewelled T bar sandals and a matching crystal clutch and bracelet. She won the Glamour award for 'Presenter of the Year.' Fearne Cotton is one of my best dressed stars for the second time this week following her appearance on the Baftas red carpet at the weekend. She is definitely my style crush of the moment!  She was snapped looking fabulous in a pastel coloured sequin embellished dress by Theyskens Theory also with a peplum hem. She wore co-ordinating lilac heels.  Fearne took home the award for 'Radio Presenter of the Year.'

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I love Paloma Faith's retro style. Last night she chose a nude gown embellished with silver sequins and silver fringing detail by one of my favourite designers, Temperley London. Her hair was styled in loose curls and bright red nails completed her Hollywood glamour look. MTV's Laura Whitmore wore a nude gown by Rachel Gilbert. I loved the silver beading detail which made up the mermaid style pattern. She carried a cream Lulu Guinness Lips clutch. 

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Naomi Watts attended the awards alongside Donatella Versace. She wore a nude gown from Versace's Fall 2012 collection with cutaway detail and a black lace overlay. I loved the black Swarovski crystal detailing on the gown.  Lily Collins looked radiant in Alexander McQueen. She channelled Snow White in this gorgeous emerald green cocktail dress with berry red lips. She won the Glamour award for 'Breakthrough of the Year.'

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'Glee' star Lea Michele made the trip across the Atlantic for the ceremony. She stepped out in a midnight blue Zac Posen gown. Her hair was styled in a slicked back ponytail to show off her aqua earrings. She won 'Best US TV Actress of the Year.' Fresh from her appearance on 'Dancing with the Stars' in the US, Katherine Jenkins wore a digital print strapless gown from Mary Katrantzou. Paired with nude peep toe Jimmy Choo's her outfit looked perfect for summer!

Who was your best dressed at the Glamour Awards? 

What They Wore...The Television Baftas

The Television Bafta Awards took place last night at the Royal Festival Hall on London's Southbank. Celebrities were out on the red carpet in the sunshine to celebrate the best from the world of TV over the last year.

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Fearne Cotton was one of my best dressed of the evening in a vintage gold gown with a cape style back from London store Rellik paired with Nicholas Kirwood heels. She wore her hair in a retro style wavy up do and completed her glamorous look with a black and gold clutch and red lips. Metallic's were popular on the red carpet with actress Emilia Fox also opting for gold. Her belted gown with a glittering mesh top was from William Vintage. Her hair was styled in an up do to show off her statement earrings.

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Jenni Falconer looked red carpet ready in a shimmering gold floor length gown from Project D with cap sleeves. TV Presenter Zoe Hardman brought an injection of colour to the red carpet in this bright yellow Sofia Koh gown. The dress looked perfect in the London sunshine with soft tousled hair. She carried a sparkling gold clutch

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'Made In Chelsea's' Millie Mackintosh attended with her fellow MIC cast members who were nominated in the 'Reality and Constructed Factual' category. Sadly they lost out to 'The Young Apprentice.' I've recently become hooked on 'Made In Chelsea' and was hoping they'd win!  She wore a Grecian style white Lanvin dress with nude Lanvin heels and carried a matching clutch. She accessorised with a gold bangle. When I first started compiling these red carpet posts I never thought I'd be featuring the girls from 'The Only Way Is Essex' or 'Made In Chelsea' in my best dressed lists. Although there have been questionable fashion choices in the past on both reality shows I loved Millie's and Lydia's sartorial choices last night. TOWIE's Lydia Bright wore a silver floor length flowing gown by Amnesty with lace detailing. She accessorised with a silver clutch and her hair was styled in an up do with a crystal headband. 

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Former 'Coronation Street' star Katherine Kelly showed off her newly dark hair on the red carpet in this couture gown by Marina Qureshi. I loved the black chiffon fabric draped over the dress. Kelly Brook opted for this Chantilly lace dress by Jacques Azagury. It featured beaded embellishments over a nude body with a pleated and layered tulle ballerina style skirt. She wore navy and cream strappy heels and carried a navy box clutch. 

Did you watch the Baftas last night? 

Who was your best dressed?