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Australian model Catherine McNeil is most definitely on the prowl in this fierce, panther inspired editorial for the March issue of Harper's Bazaar US. 

Since I only returned from visiting the Harper's head office in NYC last week, after having a personal step by step talk about the huge bi-annual issue of the magazine, associate editor Lisa talked about how having the panther on the set was the gorgeous Catherine's idea in the first place. 

She is most definitely bringing sexy back, I can feel the tension just looking at these... better keep that panther on it's leash!

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This Week I Styled... Dungarees

Bring back memories with a pair of fail-safe denim dungarees, pull them into 2013 by adding killer block heels, piling on the jewellery and finding yet another use for the oversize plain tee. 

It may be Spring soon but that beanie can still be put to use for another month, just pair it with sunglasses for a more summery vibe. 

To take this outfit from day to night swap the grey tee for a sheer blouse in neutrals or black and take off the beanie and add some blingy earrings!

Kirsty Ward: Hand Made Jewellery

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John Lewis Christmas Advert 2012

John Lewis: The Journey

John Lewis’ much-anticipated Christmas advert will be unveiled tomorrow with the strapline ‘Give a little more love this Christmas’.

Dubbed ‘The Journey’, the ad’s theme is based around the extra lengths consumers go to find the perfect gift.

The ad, created by adamandeveddb, opens in a snow-covered garden with children making a snowman and snowwoman. The snowman then disappears, going on a journey across river, mountain, road and city in search of a gift. He returns on Christmas morning with a gift for the snowwoman.

The ad is set to a version of Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s The Power of Love, sung by 20-year old singer Gabrielle Aplin.

The first full broadcast is due on Channel 4 during Derren Brown: Fear and Faith at 9.10pm on Friday.

John Lewis marketing director Craig Inglis said: “We know that our customers put real effort and emotion into finding the perfect gift for their loved ones at Christmas. This year’s ad brings that to life, with a creative twist, as we follow our hero on an epic journey.”

Selfridges Christmas Ad Campaign

Selfridges: Not Your Usual Christmas

 It features a ballerina, a boxer, fairies, wizards and a Rasta Santa.

The campaign, running under the strapline Not Your Usual Christmas, was devised by creative director Alannah Weston and photographer Bruce Weber.

The campaign is running with characters from the campaign in its Oxford Street windows as well as in press ads, posters, videos and its Not Your Usual gift shop concession in store.

Fashion Sketches: Rachel Roy

Love these sketches! Whilst originally searching for Rachel Roy sketches (the first two sketches) I came across a little book of fashion illustrations. Just too cute to not share!

Best Dressed: Kate Hudson

Vogue's Best Dressed this week was Kate Hudson and I have to agree. Kate wowed in a Prabal Gurung dress taken from the Resort Collection 2013, which has to be one of my favourite red carpet looks that I've seen in a while - absolutely stunning!

It reminded me of the style of the gold dress Hudson wore in 'How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days' - which is still one of my all time favourite dresses. 

LFW: Sass & Bide

These are just a few photographs from Sass & Bide's Spring 13 collection at LFW. Opinion is that this year London Fashion Week played it safe and won over buyers who described it as the most 'sophisticated' LFW yet. Highlights included Henry Holland and Vivienne who were seen to create fresh and young collections that had the potential to encourage shoppers to invest in their pieces instead of deeming them too quirky for general sale. While other names such as Jonathan Saunders and Erdem were picked out as being good commercially attractive collections, my favourite was the collection from Sass & Bide (above). Most of the pieces were extremely wearable and especially the high neckline dresses with embellishment and feathers will definately be trends to look out for on the high street. 

Vogue's photographs of Sass & Bide catwalk @ LFW