Diary Dates | Love Is Boutique Fashion Show

If you're in Tunbridge Wells and you haven't discovered fabulous designer fashion agency, Love Is Boutique yet, why not start by checking out their fashion show on May 13th ...

Tickets are available to buy instore for £5 and this includes a welcome drink. It's the perfect excuse for a great night out with your girlfriends, to watch a fashion show and support a fantastic cause!

There will be various stalls selling goodies on the night, a donation bar for the odd tipple (hic), a 30 minute event wear fashion show (featuring Love is Boutique members as models!), a stylist to chat to you and the girls from Beaute to demonstrate their amazing perfume studio!

Love Is Boutique
Romary House
26 Church Road
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
TN1 1JP
Telephone 01892 549665

Just Arrived | Cami Cuckoo at Lunacy

Brand new label Cami Cuckoo has arrived in store and online at Lunacy Boutique. Designer Camilla Ruiz Ramirez has created a range of dresses that are beautiful, adaptable and not just a little bit quirky, making them the perfect choice for festivals and summer dates. Each piece is limited edition and made in England.

L: Lois Lace Dress £175.00 R: Imogen Tie Dye Dress £149.00

Fashion Insider | Halston Heritage

Since launching its diffusion line 'Heritage' in 2009, cult American label Halston's fortunes have been rejuvenated, with help from style setters like Sarah Jessica Parker and Chloe Sevigny. The brand captures a sense of elegant ease with its array of soft, sophisticated silhouettes. SJP introduced us to Halston Heritage on the set of Sex And The City 2 last year, wearing two outfits from the new collection including the purple Plisse Silk Dress, which is available now on One Boutique, priced at £394.98.

Just Arrived | Vintage

Fabulous vintage website, www.itsvintagedarling.com has a huge range of clothing and accessories from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Owner Rachael really is a vintage darling and her fashionista's eye for eclectic and unique vintage sees her scouring markets and stores across Europe and the US to source the very best pieces.

1980s Tadashi Dress £165

Fashion Insider | Megan Park

Megan Park’s designs are so beautiful it’s just impossible to hide them away in your wardrobe. The Australian designer's skill lies in mixing the ancient traditions of hand embroidery with the cuts, shapes and fabrics of today to create heirlooms of the future. Sumptuous beading, embroidery and hand printing combine to offer designs that have been embraced by the fashion press and are stocked in some of the world’s finest boutiques.

After studying fashion design, Megan worked as a textile designer in Melbourne, before moving to London to design textiles for the likes of Givenchy, Dries van Noten and Kenzo. In 1997, Megan launched her own label in London with an eponymous collection of evening bags and scarves, which has now grown to include womenswear and accessories. Megan recently followed her heart home to Australia from where she continues to travel the globe gaining inspiration from places such as the Parisian flea markets, street vendors in Hong Kong, and the bead markets of Old Delhi.

Megan Park UK Stockists
www.meganpark.co.uk

Diary Dates | Chameleon Fashion Show

Gorgeous independent boutique Chameleon, in Carlisle is a must visit store, filled with girlie treats and beautiful boutique brands, including Bernshaw, By Malene Birger, Meghan Fabulous and MiH (Made in Heaven) Jeans. For a fun & fabulous night out, don't miss Chameleon's fashion show at The Dark Horse Bar - The Andalusian on Sunday 9 May at 6.15pm. Tickets cost £15 from Chameleon and include a Mojito on arrival, thank you very much! Proceeds go to the Great North Air Ambulance. Have fun ladies xx

Boutique News | Cosmetique, Scarborough

Congratulations to Rosemary and her team at Cosmetique in Scarborough, whose recent fashion show held at Scarborough Casino in aid of Marie Curie raised £1400! Keep an eye on our blog for details of upcoming fashion shows at independent boutiques in your area.

Exclusive Offer | 10% Off Desigual & More...

Beautiful womenswear boutique, The Terrace in Lyme Regis has recently revamped their excellent website, www.colourfulfashion.com You'll find a great selection of Desigual, Mina, Uttam and Yumi as well as Fiorelli bags, Hultquist Jewellery and more. Now you can get 10% off using the discount code ffs0410 at checkout. Happy shopping x

At Last!

Not long to go now - the new Sex and the City movie is released in the UK on 27 May and I for one canNOT wait to see it! Enjoy the trailer below x

Fashion Insider | Blondie Mania Bags

Blondie Mania was born in September 2005 when partners, Helen and Gerard, decided to embark on a business venture together. After a stint travelling around the Far East and striking up a friendship with a Thai husband and wife with a family run factory, the pair became involved in what was set to be quite a remarkable journey...

Helen was at the time in the final throws of qualifying as a Solicitor when she decided to abandon her 9-5 job to fulfil a lifelong passion for design and fashion. Gerard, already an entrepreneur, brought his commercial skills, wit and experience to the table, giving Helen some much needed encouragement and confidence to get the business off the ground.

Together with their newfound friends they all worked around the clock and the first Blondie Mania leather handbag collection was launched in the autumn of 2005.

Their experiment was a big hit. Boutiques, department stores and consumers alike were all drawn to the quirky simplicity of the designs, the sumptuous soft leather and the vibrant pink lining. Today, Blondie Mania supplies around 300 stores in the UK and Europe.

Sitting somewhere between the high street and the designer market, Blondie Mania offers decadence and longevity from a handbag that does not come with a ridiculous price tag.

Blondie Mania Leones Bag in Lavender - £145

Blondie Mania Safi Shoulder Bag - Indigo £115

Blondie Mania Leather Petrolina Bag - Chocolate Brown - £165

Blondie Mania UK Stockists

Just Arrived | Siwy Denim at Blush Clothing

Launched in Spring 2005 in downtown New York City, Siwy offers the ultimate denim collection: vintage-inspired, sexy, fashion-forward designs with perfected finish, detail and fit. The Siwy look is tough, feminine and authentic – infusing the LA-dominated denim category with a heavy dose of New York attitude. In less than three years, the brand has developed a cult following including Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Nicole Richie, Selma Blair, and more.

Each piece is finished with hand-crafted labels made out of vintage feedsack cloth. Starting in the late eighteen forties through the mid twentieth century, feedsacks were an integral part of rural American life. Over time, they took on colorful graphics and patterns as advertising. Before it was ever fashionable, the patterned fabric from used feedsacks was recycled into garments and quilts by home-making women on the frontier. Today, Siwy utilizes this same idea to create a labeling system that ensures that each pair is a one-of-a-kind, original piece of vintage Americana.

Available from Blush Clothing, Sevenoaks
8 Blacks Yard
Blighs Meadow
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1DS

Telephone 01732 464640

New Boutique | Cherry Cherry, Devon

Cherry Cherry is a beautiful boutique packed full of delicious dresses in the market town of Kingsbridge, Devon. The boutique was created in 2004 by Sally Ann who, whilst on a trip to the sun drenched shores of Australia, was inspired by the beautiful feminine clothes she saw. There then ensued a treasure hunt to find the designers and gradually it all came together in one enchanting boutique!

Cherry Cherry
15 Church Street
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 1BT

Diary Dates | Grace Kelly Style at V&A

I've just bought tickets to see the wardrobe of stunning style icon Grace Kelly at the V&A. I've been waiting for this exhibit to open for months, so I'm super excited to finally be going! I don't know a great deal about Grace Kelly - mainly actress (if you haven't tried it, curl up with High Society on a cosy Sunday afternoon) becomes Princess and looks fabulous throughout, so I cannot wait to see her beautiful dresses up close. I hope it's as good as the Audrey Hepburn auction I went to a few months ago!

17 April - 26 September 2010 Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Lust Have | By Malene Birger Klarith Blazer

The boyfriend blazer is still bang on trend for Spring dressing and this By Malene Birger jacket ticks all the right boxes! A beautiful mix of fabrics in a dreamy blue hue with a single button fastening, it looks gorgeous with skinny jeans and a printed scarf for chic simplicity. This item has already sold out twice - get it before it goes!

£181.00 from Stripesfashion.co.uk

Diary Dates | 10% Off Evening at Stepping Out, Midhurst

If you're in the Midhurst area of West Sussex, don't miss a great evening at Stepping Out on Wednesday 14th April from 5-9pm. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and 10% off everything! A stylist will also be available.

Brands Include:
Cream, Hamilton Davis Belts, J Shoes, Kaffe Clothing, Lee Cooper, Mais il Est Ou Le Soleil?, Maison Scotch, Manas, Martine Wester Belts, Martine Wester Jewellery, Nica Bags, Noa Noa, NTS, Ochre, Palace, Sandwich, Superdry

Address
2, North Street
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DJ

Telephone 01730 817205

Exclusive Offer | 10% Off Juliet Dunn

Get ready for Summer with gorgeous kaftans and pretty dresses from Juliet Dunn. Designer womenswear boutique, Stanwells is offering 10% Off Juliet Dunn for the month of April! Simply enter the Promotional Code JD04FF at the online checkout!

Lust Have | Nugaard 7 Wonders Necklace

I had to share this stunning new design from Nugaard. For me, the '7 Wonders' necklace (at £149) is the perfect statement necklace to take you through all occasions and all seasons. I love the fact that you get to play with the design yourself to create 7 very different looks. Clever Nugaard, what a fabulous investment piece!

New Boutique | The Olive Tree, Sussex

I love these images of family-run lifestyle boutique The Olive Tree in Shoreham by Sea, Sussex. The boutique looks so warm and welcoming and the style is impeccable - I just want to buy everything! The store has a beautiful collection of gorgeous homewares from France, men's and ladies wear and organic baby outfits. If you've visited The Olive Tree, let us know below.

Exclusive Offer | 25% off at Red Ruby Rouge

Exclusive Offer | 15% Off at Liz Price

Liz Price has put together a gorgeous summer capsule collection from Baby Ceylon and Rosemunde. So if you're thinking of updating your wardrobe over Easter, www.lizprice.co.uk is a great place to start, especially with our exclusive 15% discount when you use the promo code 'Easter' at checkout! Valid until 14 April. Happy Shopping! x

Diary Dates | Adiva Fashion Show

If you're in the Thames Ditton area, why not book your place at the 'Primavera' fashion show at St Nicholas' Church, Thames Ditton on Saturday April 17. £12 advance tickets are now on sale from Adiva Boutique in the High Street. All proceeds are in aid of St. Nicholas Restoration Fund.

Exclusive Offer | Byrne & Bennett Basic Ts

Getting your hands on Sands Boutique's basic scoop neck modal T by Byrne and Bennett is the perfect way to start updating your wardrobe for Spring. These elbow length Ts come in a choice of 6 shades and are priced at only £15 each. Sands is offering buy one get one free, for this week only - with no extra postage for your second delivery!