Tuesday, 30 March 2010

Just Arrived | Gillian Kyle Bags

Glasgow-based designer, Gillian Kyle's fun & functional shoppers bring childhood memories of teacake eating competitions flooding back! She's now added Spam and Sporrans to the collection, as well as cute Highland Coos! The range is produced in the UK using organic cotton and environmentally-friendly inks.


L to R: Gillian Kyle Teacake Cotton Tote £6.50; Sporran Tote £6.50; Spam Tote £6.50

Just Arrived | Charm Necklaces

Saturday, 27 March 2010

Just Arrived | Michaela Louisa

The new SS10 collection from Michaela Louisa features a range of easy-to-wear shift and maxi dresses that are perfect for summer weddings and parties.


Michaela Louisa Black and Gold Dress £95


Michaela Louisa Black and Lime Dress £105


Michaela Louisa Floral Dress £135

Thursday, 25 March 2010

Fashion Insider | By Malene Birger

Danish fashion designer Malene Birger (formerly of Day Birger et Mikkelsen) launched her eponymous label in 2003. The By Malene Birger collection has gone on to become one of the most popular boutique brands of the decade and amongst a host of fashion accolades, MTV Europe crowned Malene 'Queen of Fashion in Copenhagen'.

Malene Birger's trademark elegant designs, are inspired by classic 50s and 60s styling and feature feminine silk dresses, sheer blouses and on trend blazers.

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Independent Boutiques Stocking By Malene Birger

Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Just Arrived | The Stellar Boutique

A dazzling new vintage jewellery collection has just arrived at The Stellar Boutique. The new range features an assortment of vintage necklaces, bracelets, earrings and brooches from the 1950s through to the 1980s.

Black Panther Vintage Brooch £17.00
Lantern Vintage Charm Bracelet £22.00

Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Exclusive Offers | Hampton Blue

Online gift and accessories boutique, Hampton Blue is currently running a free prize draw. All you have to do is sign up for their monthly e-newsletter and you will automatically be entered into their prize draw and be in with a chance of winning a beautiful Nadia Minkoff brooch purse with a retail value of £28.50! The closing date for entries is Thursday 25 March 2010. The winner will be notified by email. Sign up at www.hamptonblue.co.uk.

Saturday, 20 March 2010

Exclusive Offer | 10% Off at Carolyn de la Drapiere

For 10% off beautiful plus-size designs by talented London-based designer, Carolyn de la Drapiere, visit her website at www.drapiere.com and use the promo code FF10 at checkout. Valid until 1 June 2010.

Friday, 19 March 2010

Exclusive Offer | 15% Off at Spoilt

We love the Spring promotion now on at Spoilt, Plymouth. You can get 15% off everything in their online store, including brands such as Avoca Anthology and Darling!

Blush Cheeky Monkey Dress in Light Purple £70
Avoca Holly Dress in Grey and Pink £91

Fashion Insider | Lupo Barcelona

Since it was founded in 1989 by José María Morenote, the Lupo Barcelona brand has become a leading name in the leather and handbag industries. After exhibiting in numerous fashion driven countries such as Paris and Japan during the 1990's, Lupo went on to win a Mipel best design award for their now trademark 'Abanico' collection in 2001. This iconic design blends together leather and origami to create beautiful folds and volume. The first Lupo Barcelona store was opened the following year in Spain, and from then the brand continued to flourish.

Lupo's unique collection of high quality leather handbags are famed for their sophistication and quality, along with their huge range of available colours. Little wonder that customers around the world treasure their Lupo handbag.

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Independent Boutiques Stocking Lupo

Thursday, 18 March 2010

Just Arrived | James Lakeland

The new SS10 collection from James Lakeland has just arrived at Butterfly, Southampton. We love this pretty striped dress (£249) - perfect for casual summer chic!

Exclusive Offer | 15% Off at Bags Of Sparkle

Indulge in some new accessories and get 15% off when you spend £40 or more at Bags Of Sparkle. Simply enter the code SPARKLE4T at the checkout.

Gold Studded Cuff Bracelet £29.50
Gold Multi-Heart Statement Knecklace £24
Black Ribbon & Pearl Earings £11

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Just Arrived | Olivia Rubin

Olivia Rubin, a Central Saint Martins graduate who has previously worked for Alexander McQueen and John Galliano, specialises in print. Her quirky, colourful dresses have earned her a string of celebrity followers including Agyness Deyn, Fearne Cotton and Cheryl Cole. We love her use of contrasting colours and prints in her new SS10 collection, which was inspired by artists such as Matisse and Monet.

Buy Olivia Rubin online
'Picasso' Dress in Pink Curve £174
'Miro' Bodice Dress in Blue £256
'Opie' dress in Black Paint Splash £229

Just Arrived | Rachel Gilbert

Australian-based designer Rachel Gilbert's luxury embellished evening gowns have become hits with stars such as Taylor Swift and Paris Hilton. The new SS10 collection showcases the stunning signature details that we expect from Rachel Gilbert. In particular, we love the beautiful full length sequinned 'Lyla' dress!


'Lyla' Dress Nude & Silver £695

'Isabella' Dress Cream £400
'Lyla' Dress Black £695

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Fashion Insider | Rutzou

Award winning Danish designer Susanne Rutzou's designs are renowned for their variety of contemporary structures and prints, which result in Rutzou's effortlessly eclectic, highly wearable image.

Susanne inherited her love of fashion from her grandmother, who was a couture tailor. As a child she was was fascinated by her grandmother's fashionable lifestyle, and at the age of ten, was given a clothing allowance, which enabled her to find and experiment with her own outfits.

After trying her hand at modelling, aged 20, Susanne decided to study design at a prestigious Scandinavian academy. On graduation, she worked for several large Scandinavian fashion houses, including Bruun's Bazaar, all the while adhering to her motto, ''Fashion should make people feel good, look their best and feel comfortable!''

The Rutzou label was launched into the new millenium with the help of only three employees and Susanne's talents ensured that the company soon expanded throughout Europe. Today, 10 years after it began, Rutzou remains one of Denmark's best-loved exports.

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Independent Boutiques Stocking Rutzou

Wednesday, 10 March 2010

Diary Dates | Celebrity Fashion Auction

Kerry Taylor Auctions is holding a fabulous sale of celebrity-owned and designer dresses on 16 March 2010. The collection includes a Lanvin S/S 2003 cocktail dress from Kate Moss and a siren gown by Zac Posen worn by Erin O’Connor, as well as others from Scarlett Johannson and Dita von Teese and dresses from young designers including Christopher Kane. All the proceeds of this auction will be going to Age Concern and Help the Aged, with the estimates starting from only £60.

Peaches Geldof says, ‘This dress was a gift from my good friends Dolce & Gabbana. It was beautifully made and means a lot to me. I wore it in Cannes and had lots of fun; I hope the next person who owns it does too.’

Auction: Tuesday March 16th at 10.30am
Venue: Unit C25, 40 Martell Rd, London, SE21 8EN
Viewing: Sunday March 14th 12-4.30pm and Monday March 15th 9.30-5pm.

Tuesday, 2 March 2010

Exclusive Offer | 15% Off Hoss Intropia

Stanwells Boutique is offering 15% off Hoss Intropia (one of my favourite boutique brands) on their website throughout March. Simply enter the promotional code Hoss March at the checkout!

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Just Arrived | Lila Hudson

After years of designing for major highstreet retailers, Lila Hudson decided to take her creativity to another level by launching her first ever collection which is now exclusive to Lunacy. Lila's elegant debut range features a mix of colours, print and texture, and is inspired by her passions for art and contemporary design.

Kressie Maxi Floral Dress - £245.

Exclusive Offer | 10% Off at Stripes Online

For 10% off brands including By Malene Birger, 7 For All Mankind, Bruuns Bazaar, MiH (Made in Heaven) Jeans & much more, visit www.stripesfashion.co.uk and enter the code “MAR10” at checkout. Offer ends 15 March.

More information about Stripes, Worcester

Monday, 1 March 2010

Just Arrived | Avoca Anthology

The new Spring range from Avoca Anthology has arrived with a beautiful array of pieces adorned with the quirky and playful details that Avoca is renowned for.


Just Arrived | Lisbeth Dahl

Gorgeous gift and accessories boutique www.hamptonblue.co.uk has just added some beautiful new pieces from Lisbeth Dahl. We love this soft pink scarf (£13.95) and this pretty beaded bracelet (£12.95)