
Little Buds x LK Bennett
Platinum Jubilee Extravaganza
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Itās definitely the best excuse for a garden partyā¦the Platinum Jubilee! If you know anything about me, you know of my love forĀ all things royal, and this June bank holiday canāt come soon enough.
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Iām going with a slightly vintage flavour but keeping it more glam than kitsch which I think is the key to cool. I got together with LK Bennett's style team to share my thoughts on how to keep your Jubilee party the right side of chic.
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My Jubilee table featuring the Aurora
First and foremostĀ the table setting! I always plan this out beforehand to make sure Iāve got it all down pat. Faux comes in super-handy when Iām entertaining; I always have something wonderful on hand to make my tablescapes zing.
Going faux is a real lifestyle for me - it means I can rely on having exactly what I need, ready to go immediately. Faux bouquets, artificial garlands and mini-faux in little vases all make it look spectacular ā and theyāre so lifelike no one notices the difference! I can pop them all away when Iām done,Ā ready for next time.
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Guest ready table? Done. Next up ā what to feed people! All the Jubilee design motifs play right into my love of theming; so hard not to go a little overboard! Iām going (reasonably) light on the kitsch but dialling up the chic to counter it.
JubileeĀ themed Biscuiteers sweet treats? Tick. Vintage-style glassware with elegant Pimms for balance? Tick. And whatās a party without a cakeā¦themed with red, white and blue, natch! Just make sure your cake-stand meets royal standards plus your tableware is smart too.
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Finally ā tea in a proper teapot, pleaseā¦Earl Grey or ordinary, darling?
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I've chosen to wear a glorious ensemble from LK Bennett, made up of the Shenyu dress with its whimsical cotton candy stripes matched with their Lucie shoe for a fashion feel. Love, love, LOVE this key look! The seventies-style shoes really make me feel like Iāve mixed the coronation fifties with the edgier Jubilee of ā77.Ā
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A last note would be the soundtrack. I'm all for theming but I think this should be a personal choice. I'll have a nice muddle of vintage and contemporary, no need to go full Glenn Miller, but I'm not sure Pearl Jam would work!

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