Literary Luxury: Gifts Inspired by Writer Zadie Smith - The Gloss Magazine

Literary Luxury: Gifts Inspired by Writer Zadie Smith

The acclaimed writer is the epitome of literary chic …

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Back living in her native London after a spell in New York, the writer of On Beauty and White Teeth, maintains a relaxed style. She says: “Writers work all day alone. When it comes to seven o’clock I want to have a martini.”

Smith-style gifts include elegant accessories, signed first editions (try www.kennys.ie), statement red lipstick and hair scarves, board games and exquisite coloured inks for moments of inspiration. Glam accessories are balanced by practical, kick-ass boots to last a lifetime.

ARKET

Black A-line taffeta dress, €149; Arket.

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TRINNY LONDON

T-Tone eye colour, Trinny London, €24, at Arnotts

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HOUSE OF CHRISTINE

Blue cotton Zuri turban, €56; House of Christine.

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&TRADITION

Red Flowerpot portable lamp, &Tradition, €180, at Nordic Elements, 38 Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin

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SEA STUDIO

A3 calendar, Niall Meehan, €30; Sea Studio.

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WORLD OF BOOKS

The Embassy of Cambodia by Zadie Smith, €7.99; World of Books.

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BLUNDSTONE

Brown 1918 leather boots, Blundstone, €195, at DOPL, 36 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2

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BOOKS UPSTAIRS

The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck, €19.95, at Books Upstairs, 17 D’Olier Street, Dublin 2

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HERMÉS

Nail polish in Bleu Agate, Hermès, €50; Dublin and Cork Airport Duty Free.

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VICTORIA BECKHAM

Gold-plated flower brooch, €220; Victoria Beckham.

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PRINTWORKS MARKET

Chess Mirror set, €125; Printworks Market.

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HERMÉS

Rouge Casaque matte lipstick, Hermès, €74.40; Flannels.

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VICTORIA BECKHAM

Dual Mirror Compact, Victoria Beckham Beauty, €60; Brown Thomas

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MONTBLANC

Ink bottle, €38.80, at Montblanc, 1 Anne Street South, Dublin 2

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STABLE OF IRELAND

Red Crios handwoven cotton and silk wrap, €380, at Stable of Ireland, Westbury Mall, Dublin 2

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CAPULET AND MONTAGUE

Acrylic cuff, €68; Capulet and Montague.

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