The colour of choice for Royalty

Oct 11 2007 by Laura Davis, Liverpool Daily Post

Laura Davis picks some stylish fashion in that most regal of colours

Multi top, £25, Freedom silver necklace, £8

WOMEN still in love with the Milk Tray man will be delighted with purple’s status as the must-have colour for the new season.

In every shade from soft lavender to deep violet, it is perfect for party-wear or everyday.

Wear as a block colour to be fashion forward, or pick out a versatile staple such as a coat or bag.

Rare sequin hanky dress, £56, Freedom silver necklace, £8; Rare bubble dress, £45, black leggings, £16

Natural blondes with porcelain skin suit paler shades such as light violet, while brunettes look fabulous in rich aubergine and royal purple.

Redheads should go for periwinkles that contain a hint of yellow, and those with cool colouring – ash tone hair and pinkish skin – should opt for icy shades, including cool violet and lilac.

Sleeveless top, £25, Freedom faux pearls, £10; Plum jacket, £45, black jumper, £10

* DANCERS Cara Cooper and Nathan Young, from the English National Ballet’s production of The Snow Queen, feature in this week’s fashion shoot.

Choreographed by Michael Corder, the show will have its world premiere at the Liverpool Empire this evening.

It tells of a girl, Gerda, who rescues her young friend, Kay, from the clutches of the Snow Queen who has created eternal winter.

Notes

Knit dress, £25, black leggings, £16, gold belt, £15, Freedom silver rope necklace, £15, Freedom silver bangle, £6

Location: Liverpool Empire, Lime Street, Liverpool, www.liverpoolempire.org.uk

Model: Kirsty Hatch, from Impact Models Agency, www.impactmodelsagency.co.uk or tel:
0151 495 2266

Stylist: Laura Davis

Photographer: Jason Roberts

Hair and make-up: Kelly Melville, at Andrew Collinge, 45, Castle Street, Liverpool, tel:0151 227 2326

Stockist: Topshop, 22-36, Church St, Liverpool, tel: 0151 709 1844

lauradavis@dailypost.co.uk