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Literary Luxury: Gifts Inspired by Writer Zadie Smith

By Sarah Halliwell

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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