Possible Clues:

• Regularly excels, to limits of art, gaining distinction
• Yarn spun around about shows style
• Dash and splash
• Fancy display
• Dash into hospital, cellulite on the up
• Acclaim the French in shock treatment
• Ceremonial splendor
• Story about Conservative being on the up brings applause
• Brilliance reflected by chapter in story
• Applause for story holding copyright back