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Whether its a wedding or a gala event, French cuffs are a perfect choice

As you can see from the pics above (which happen to all be leopard print pumps by coincidence), emerald & apple green make a great pairing with it

Capers are used here instead of the more traditional anchovies for a briny flavor

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It gives you a reason to dress up at the start and the end of your trip

Summer weddings might call for vibrant, colourful outfits but a winter one (like those held in opulent stately homes) feels well suited to black tie - which of course, includes the colour black