VIOLET'S BOX

I'm attending a Moulin Rouge Ball at Hampton Court House this Saturday and have been struggling to find the perfect costume, until i came across an online vintage & fancy dress website called Violet's Box.  There are some really amazing pieces which you can either buy or hire.  I will post a photo of my Moulin Rouge costume after Saturday!

RAG & BONE KINGSLEY WOOL FEDORA

REVLON DREAMER NAIL POLISH

I'm loving blue at the moment and tried out this Revlon Nail Polish.. it's a lovely creamy pastel blue!  I've been wearing this polish for 6 days now and so far hardly any chipping!

BLUE EYED GIRL

Blue eyes are back for the summer!  At the age of 16 i owned an Electric Blue Mascara by Urban Decay but decided a few years later it was probably one to remove from the make-up bag.. until now!  Personally i like the light touch when it comes to blue eyes, either using a little on the lashes or even a blue eyeshadow as a liner.  If you think blue may not suit you then make up your mind after viewing the photos below from backstage at Stella McCartney's fall/winter 2012 runway show in Paris.. blue was used on models with all different colour eyes!

Images/where to buy:  DIOR Azure Mascara, MAC Eyeshadow, Laura Mericer Bleu Mascara.

  

KATE BOSWORTH WEARING A TOPSHOP FLORAL CUT-OUT DRESS

Kate Bosworth looking amazing in a Topshop floral print dress whilst out and about in Los Angeles.  Kate paired her Topshop dress with her favourite Isabel Marant Dicker boots, Ralph Lauren Saddlebag, a Jewel Mint necklace from Kate's own collection for the label and Westward Leaning Wayfarers.  Kate always manages to look effortlessly cool - ♥ her style!  

SAMPLE SALES FOR YOUR DIARY - JUNE

Apologies for the lack of blogging!  Where does the time go?!

There are some really good sample sales coming up in June,

check them out below... 

Photo by IMAX TREE

Who: Melabelle & The Raw Denim Bar 
What: Womenswear and accessories
When: 6th-24th June, from 10am
Where: 201 Portobello Road, W11 1LU

Who: LN-CC 
What: 30% off the likes of Haider Ackermann, Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Maison Martin Margiela, Comme des Garcons and more
When: ELLE reader preview for both online and in store 8th-10th June. Normal sale begins 11th June
Where: www.ln-cc.com, or in store by appointment, email appointments@ln-cc.com, type in this discount code at the checkout: ELLELNCC30

Who: Mina 
What: Clothing and accessory samples, plus one-off pieces
When: 8th-22nd June, 10am-7pm
Where: Mina UK’s Boutique, 36/38 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 8BQ

Who: Kat Maconie 
What: Shoes, shoes and more shoes
When: 9th June, 11am-4pm, 11th-12th June, 10am-8pm
Where: Studio 26a, Hurlingham Studios, Ranelagh Gardens, SW6 3PA

Who: Tania 
What: Cashmere cardigans, dresses, jackets and T-shirts with up to 70% off
When: 14th June, 9.30am-7pm
Where: 61 Addison Road, W14 8JJ

Who: Nicholas Kirkwood 
What: Shoes glorious shoes
When: 14th June, 10am-8pm, 15th June, 8am-8pm
Where: The Music Rooms, 26 South Molton Lane, W1K 5AB

Who: Sample Hunters Sale 
What: Women and men's clothing, shoes and accessories from the likes of Joseph, Jimmy Choo, Burberry and Marc Jacobs
When: 15th-17th June, from 12noon
Where: The Old Truman Brewery, Shop 13 Hanbury Street, E1 6QR, £1 entrance fee

Who: Felder Felder 
What: Feder Felder womenswear and jewellery from Zara Simon
When: 19th June, 5pm-late
Where: Groucho Club, 45 Dean Street, W1D 4QB

Who: Hermes 
What: RTW and shoes
When: 22nd June, 8.30am-7pm, 23rd June, 10am-6pm
Where: The Music Rooms, 26 South Molton Lane, W1K 5AB

Who: Designer Lingerie Sample Sale
What: 80% off the likes of Mimi Holliday, Beautiful Bottoms and Damaris 
When: 26th June, 10am-9pm
Where: 20th Century Theatre, 291 Westborne Grove, W11 2QA

Who: Bruce Oldfield 
What: Couture occassion wear, wedding dresses and accessories
When: 26th June-31st July, Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm
Where: 34 Beauchamp Place, SW3 1NU

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90's KATE MOSS

Kate Moss in a Clements Ribeiro Union Jack Jumper, 1997.
Celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. 

Hot Pink Lips MAC Lipsticks

LOVE hot pink lips, LOVE MAC lipsticks.. 2 of my favourites below...

Images/where to buy:  MAC Girl about town, MAC Speak louder.

Cannes Film Festival Fashion 2012

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All Things Tropical

It's hotting up and time to go tropical.. We have seen the tropical trend floating around, from Salvatore Ferragamo, Marc by Marc Jacobs & Stella McCartney to the high street but now summer is really here (finger's crossed) we can definitely pull on those exotic inspired pieces!  


If you like Pina Coladas... 

Images/where to buy:  Zara Trousers, Net-a-porter Bikini, Urban Outfitters Wedges, Net-a-porter Silk Top.

This Week's Best Buys

Images/where to buy:  Never Fully Dressed Knit, Mulberry Bracelet, J.Crew Loafers, Chanel Intermezzo.

The Met Costume Institute Gala 2012 Best Dressed

New York's favourite red carpet do The 2012 Met Ball was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday, May 7.  Celebrities didn't disappoint wearing feathers, metallic dresses, peplum and neon dresses!  Kate Bosworth, Jessica Alba and Camilla Belle were among the celebs sporting the new 'wine-stained' lip trend, something tells me you need to keep the rest of your make up minimal if you are going to try this to avoid the over the top gothic look!
Here are my best dressed favourites... 

GWYNETH PALTROW WEARING PRADA

JESSICA BIEL WEARING PRADA

GISELE BUNDCHEN WEARING GIVENCHY

EMMA STONE WEARING LANVIN

JESSICA ALBA WEARING MICHAEL KORS

CLAIRE DANES WEARING J MENDEL

RHIANNA WEARING TOM FORD

HEIDI KLUM WEARING ESCADA

SCARLETT JOHANSSON WEARING DOLCE & GABBANA

JANUARY JONES WEARING VERSACE

AMBER HEARD WEARING ZAC POSEN

KATE BOSWORTH WEARING PRADA

CAREY MULLIGAN WEARING LANVIN

JAIME KING WEARING TOPSHOP

CAMILLA BELLE WEARING RALPH LAUREN

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY WEARING BURBERRY

DOUTZEN KROES WEARING ROLAND MOURET

Image source omg Yahoo.
Image source Just Jared Kate Bpsworth, Just Jared Doutzen Kroes.


Who is your best dressed celebrity?

Sample Sales for your Diary - May

It may be midway through May but there are still some great sample sales coming up at up to 80% off! When the weather is miserable a little retail therapy does wonders..   Don't miss out on some amazing bargains, see you there!

Image The Music Room.
PIPPA SMALL, CHINTI & PARKER AND MORE – 17 TO 19 MAY

Various brands including Pippa Small, Chinti & Parker, Lisa Jones and Almost Perfect.

17 May (6 to 9pm), 18 May (10am to 7pm) and 19 May (10 am to 5pm); 20th Century Theatre,

291 Westbourne Grove, London W11

MARK FAST SAMPLE SALE - 23 TO 25 MAY

Up to 80% off. Cash only.


23 May (8am to 8pm), 24 May (9am to 6pm) and 25 May (9am to 6pm); 3^rd Floor, 162 Milligan Street, Westferry Studios, London E14 8AS. Buzz door 162 for access. 

AMERICAN RETRO AND ZOE TEE’S SAMPLE SALE - 24 TO 26 MAY 


From 50% to 90% off SS12 samples and past season stock.


24 May (12pm to 8pm), 25 May (12pm to 7pm) and 26 May (12pm to 6pm); Brand Apart, 5A Noel Street, London W1F 8GE


GOAT SAMPLE SALE – 25 MAY

Classic knits at sample sale prices.


25 May (10am to 5pm); The Basement, 76 Gloucester Place, London W1U GHJ

MR. HARE SAMPLE SALE – 25 AND 26 MAY

Up to 70% off Mr Hare shoes.


25 and 26 May (10am to 7pm); Club Row, Rochelle School, Arnold Circus, London E2 7ES 

JUICY COUTURE SAMPLE SALE– 25 AND 26 MAY

Womenswear, menswear, accessories, footwear, Couture Couture .  This is a friends and family
sale so expect great bargains.


25 May (8.30am to 6pm) and 26 May (10am to 6pm); Juicy Couture, 26 Bruton Street, London W1 

FRENCH CONNECTION SAMPLE SALE – 25 TO 27 MAY

Massive reductions on French Connection classics including womenswear, swimwear and accessories. 

25 to 27 May; Centro One, 39 Camden Street, London NW1 0DX


JOSEPH SAMPLE SALE – 29 AND 30 MAY


Joseph classics plus Alaia, Lanvin, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Celine and other top designers at up to 80% off.


29 May (10am to 9pm) and 30 May (10am to 8pm); The Music Room, 26 South Molton Lane, London W1K 5LF


ERDEM SAMPLE SALE – 29 AND 30 MAY


One of the favourite sales of the year. 


29 May (9am to 8pm) and 30 May (9am to 6pm); The Future Gallery, 5 Great Newport Street, London WC2H 7HY


ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SAMPLE SALE - 29 MAY TO 1 JUNE 


Large selection of womenswear, menswear, McQ and accessories from previous seasons. New stock added every day.


29 May (12pm to 9pm), 30 May (10am to 9pm), 31 May (10am to 9pm) and 1 June (10am to 8pm); The Westminster Room, The Old Sessions House, 22 Clerkenwell Green, London EC1R 0NA 


FOLK SAMPLE SALE – 30 AND 31 MAY


Folk, Oliver Spencer, YMC, Universal Works and Gourmet shoes at up to 80% off.


30 May (10am to 8pm) and 31 May (10am to 6pm); Londonewcastle Project Space, 28 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7DP. 

1927 LONDON SAMPLE SALE – 30 MAY TO 1 JUNE

Kors by Michael Kors, Juicy Couture, See by Chloe, Sam Edelman and more at sample sale prices.30 May (10am to 6pm), 31 May (11am to 7pm) and 1 June (10am to 6pm); 1927 Showroom,

26 Little Portland Street, London W1W 8BX

MELISSA ODABASH SAMPLE SALE – 31 MAY AND 1 JUNE

Up to 75% off womenswear and accessories from Melissa Odabash.31 May (2pm to 8.30pm) and 1 June (9.30am to 7pm); The Music Room, 26 South Molton Lane,

Mayfair, London W1K 5AB

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Macdonald Townhouse Hotel, Manchester

Blogging from the Macdonald Townhouse Hotel in Manchester city centre, a recently refurbished boutique hotel and it’s really quite cute!  I’ve made myself comfortable in their bar & restaurant lounge area on a few occasions now, with a smoked salmon sandwich and latte – yum.  So if you’re ever looking for a stop over in Manchester I recommend this one, rooms start from £82 a night and there is currently a 25% off Spring Offer!  Here are some photos below so you can make up your own mind ;-)…

Images Macdonald Hotels & Resorts.

This Week's Best Buys

Images/where to buy:  Net-a-porter lace and silk dress, Net-a-porter skinny jeans, Zara Moccasin shoes, Net-a-porter bikini, Austique panama.

Champneys Forest Mere

If only i could go back right now to Champneys Forest Mere!  I arrived at the spa resort with no real expectations only to find an oasis of calm with a sea of dressing gowns and slippers!  No need to worry about wearing make up here, time to let your skin breathe and take advantage of the facilities on offer including an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room, relaxation room and a gym if you feel like exerting yourself!  On top of this there are plenty of classes you can join throughout day from hula hooping to yoga and you can even book to have your palm read or go for a cycle ride around the grounds!  For me, i always look forward to the spa treatments and there are plenty to choose from!  Plus, all meals are included and the food is delicious. It's the perfect place to go with a group of girlfriends when you need some rest & relaxation, Champney's have four resorts to choose from and you can see the package offers on their website here.

Images Champneys.