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.

Black A-line taffeta dress, €149; Arket.
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T-Tone eye colour, Trinny London, €24, at Arnotts
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Blue cotton Zuri turban, €56; House of Christine.
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Red Flowerpot portable lamp, &Tradition, €180, at Nordic Elements, 38 Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin
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A3 calendar, Niall Meehan, €30; Sea Studio.
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The Embassy of Cambodia by Zadie Smith, €7.99; World of Books.
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Brown 1918 leather boots, Blundstone, €195, at DOPL, 36 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2
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The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck, €19.95, at Books Upstairs, 17 D’Olier Street, Dublin 2
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Nail polish in Bleu Agate, Hermès, €50; Dublin and Cork Airport Duty Free.
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Gold-plated flower brooch, €220; Victoria Beckham.
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Chess Mirror set, €125; Printworks Market.
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Rouge Casaque matte lipstick, Hermès, €74.40; Flannels.
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Dual Mirror Compact, Victoria Beckham Beauty, €60; Brown Thomas
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Ink bottle, €38.80, at Montblanc, 1 Anne Street South, Dublin 2
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Red Crios handwoven cotton and silk wrap, €380, at Stable of Ireland, Westbury Mall, Dublin 2
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Acrylic cuff, €68; Capulet and Montague.
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