What’s New in May @ Woodie & Morris in Haslemere?

Skandal: W&M's third season with this exclusive Barcelona based label. This year their colour palette features soft oatmeal, orange and cream, simple and gorgeous. £69-£95.00. In both shops and online.



Superga: Stop Press. We have received a repeat order of the very popular Pale Grey plus two extremely stylish Leopard prints, £45.00. The arrival of Lime Green and White Flat Forms is imminent, very exciting.


Silk Scarves: We also spotted these beautiful silk scarves on the same trip from another fabulous Spanish supplier. They are soft enough to enhance an outfit and big enough to wear as a sarong. £30.00 in unique prints and colours we have only 2 pieces per style/colour. In other words very limited!


Straw Baskets: The W&M day trip to Madrid to check out Skandal resulted in an order for these motif Stella Rittwagen leather handled baskets, £29.95.


Saint Tropez: Check out this cute sequin edged top in coral or baby blue, £44.99. Also an A-Line “crinkle”, lined 100% cotton dress in white, coral and black, what’s not to like about this shape? Also £44.99.


NYDJ: Fancy an ankle-skimming style in a soft neutral colour? The cropped style in Desert Sand is now in stock, it will also be available any day now in white, £109.95.



Masai Clothing: The very latest high summer arrivals feature some very pretty white cotton embroidered tops, £81.00 and a linen v-neck jumper in monochrome, £93.50. Available in Haslemere and online.



Lottie & Moll: If you are looking for a simple linen fisherman’s style top in linen look no further, available in navy or crisp white, £55.00.


Anami Janine: A limited selection of very pretty wrap-style dresses in cream or blue will be arriving shortly, £98.00. We’ve heard that Helena Bonham-Carter is a big fan and has 7 of their dresses :0)


Amadoria Jewellery: Tasselled necklaces, £20, and friendship style bracelets ideal for layering, £7 in hot neon summer colours.

 

Sunglasses: Another new find for W&M, please welcome Komono from Belgium. This label ticks all our boxes offering style, quality and a great price-point plus we’re their first stockist in Surrey, £39.99 to £55.00. Their watch collection is also pretty impressive, watch out for an autumn arrival.



Diva Dresses: Coming very soon 2 stretchy, figure hugging and flattering dress shapes from Diva. You may have noticed Nigella Lawson is a bit of a fan, £89-£98.00 in navy and bright blue, perfect for that “special” occasion.

 

CINDERELAB:  W&M are running a competition on our Facebook page to win this beautiful and highly unusual “Peas in a Pod” necklace from CINDERELA.



So why don’t you hop over to the W&M Facebook page and have a go if you fancy your chances. They're planning to run more competitions on the FB page so it’s a worthwhile “like” if you get the drift.

Jacqui is 'model mum'

Glamorous mum and grandmother Jacqui Mason from Ferndown has been chosen by Bournemouth boutique Fab Frocks of Westbourne to be their official mother of the bride model.

The multi award-winning special occasion boutique launched a search to find a real mother of the bride or groom rather than a professional model to promote their wedding collections.

Jacqui, 54, entered the competition after being persuaded to submit her photo by her only daughter Rebecca who gets married this year. 

Jacqui, who works as a part-time accounts assistant for her husband Glenn’s company Motorbitz, received the news on Mother’s Day.

Jacqui said: “ I couldn’t believe I had won! There’s been so much to prepare with my daughter getting married in September and my son also getting married in June – two weddings within the space of three months! I’d left sorting out myself to last but now I really don’t have to worry! Being a model has been a bit nerve-racking but I loved every minute of it!”

Jacqui experienced a makeover by A’Courts Hair Salon at Castlepoint followed by a professional photo shoot with Dorset wedding photographer Sophie Bowdler at The Lord Bute in Highcliffe. The shoot is being featured in a county wedding magazine. She also picked up a prize worth over £1000 with a designer suit from top Spanish designer Cabotine and Zeila, a handmade hat to match as well as shoes and handbag from award-winning shoe shop Doris and Daisy in Wimborne.



Photograph: Jacqui Mason from Ferndown is model mum for Fab Frocks of Westbourne
Photo credit: Sophie Bowdler Photography

Oneseason SS14 has arrived at Hengelo!

We are loving the good weather and looking out for great summer wardrobe additions. Hengelo have just let us know that they are now stocking the Oneseason SS14 collection and it's awesome!

Jojo Boutique joins FINDAFASHIONSHOP.CO.UK with a great HOBBS LONDON Offer!

Our newest member Jojo Boutique has got a fantastic Mothers' Day offer on at the moment with 20% off all of their Hobbs London collection with FREE postage too!

Thank you Jojo! :-) x

Get an extra 10% off sale prices at Ruban Rouge

Get an extra 10% off Sale Prices*

this Week End!


Starts Friday 17th January until Tuesday 21st January.

Enjoy,

Warmest Wishes, 

RRx


 

*Offer available in-store and mail order only

Now up to 70% off at Hengelo

Could you be a model mum?

The search is on to find a marvellous mum to be the face of Fab Frocks of Westbourne.

This multi award-winning special occasion boutique is offering one lucky mother of the bride or groom the chance to receive a model makeover, enjoy a professional photo shoot at one of Dorset’s leading hotel wedding venues and be featured in Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding magazine. If that’s not enough, the lucky mum will get to choose an outfit to keep from top Spanish special occasion designers - Cabotine and Zeila - exclusively available in Dorset from Fab Frocks of Westbourne.

Of course, no mother of the bride or groom outfit is complete without a hat, shoes and handbag so you can also win these all important finishing touches.

Tracie Beardsley, owner of Fab Frocks says: “It doesn’t matter what size you are, how tall you are or how old you are. Fab Frocks believes in dressing real women of all shapes and sizes for the big day and we’re keen to reflect that in our marketing.”

The only stipulation is that you must be a genuine mother of the bride or mother of the groom or step mum of the bride or groom during 2014.

To find out how to enter this fabulous competition, WORTH OVER £1400, visit www.fabfrocks/moda. The winner will be notified on Mothering Sunday (March 30 2014).

Up to 70% off at Hengelo

Barbour joins Find a Fashion Shop

New this month to join www.findafashionshop.com is heritage brand Barbour, who have just launched their sale so take a peek at http://www.barbour.com/BarbourSale

New in from Beau Boutique

Tartan pencil skirt, £12

Studded party heels, £22

Chloe Sims Lovestruck Lashes, £5.99

Up to 70% off at Coco Marie

Prom star search is on!

The search is on across schools across the country. Prom boutique Fab Frocks of Westbourne is looking for a PROM STAR for 2014.

How would you like to get the full fashion model treatment for a day?

Fab Frocks, which stocks one of the largest collections of prom dresses on the south coast, is looking for a prom girl to be photographed in some of their most gorgeous designer prom dresses. If you've dreamed of being a cover girl, this is the competition for you. You’ll see yourself on adverts in magazines, on the Fab Frocks website and even on huge posters in the shop window. It’s your chance to get the full celebrity treatment!

Up for grabs: A photo shoot worth £400 with professional photographer Cerrie Simpson plus a fantastic red-carpet makeover worth £200 by a top make-up artist from Bournemouth hair and beauty salon MWAH.

If you thought it couldn't get any better, you’ll also get to pick out the prom dress of your dreams from Fab Frocks’ best selling prom dress collection Yasmin Prom by Dynasty and get to keep it. And because a Prom Star should be able to party in style, Fab Frocks will even give your school £200 towards the cost of your prom.

This whole competition prize is worth over £1000 so don’t miss out on entering. Visit www.fabfrocks.co.uk/promstar

Photograph: 

MEET CHLOE VACZI – PROM STAR WINNER FOR 2013 FROM ST EDWARDS SCHOOL, POOLE

“I was thrilled to win the Fab Frocks prom competition. This gave me the opportunity to enjoy a day of modelling wonderful dresses and was a fantastic experience I will never forget. Thank you Fab Frocks.”

Photograph Credit: BH13 Photography

Let's vote for Fab Frocks!

The team at Fab Frocks have been selected as a finalist for the Wedding Attire category in this years Dorset Wedding Supplier Awards.

As part of the awards a special 'Peoples Choice' category has been created to allow members of the public to vote for their favourite finalist.

As a massive fan of Fab Frocks we thought we'd let you know and ask if you would vote for them. It only takes a few minutes to do.

1. Open this website: http://www.dorsetweddingsupplierawards.co.uk/peopleschoice.html
2. Click on our name.
3. Send the email that pops up

Thanks for supporting Fab Frocks :-)

This industry award means a lot to them and the recognition of their customers will just be the icing on the cake!
 
Voting closes on Thursday 7th November at midday.

Glittery Mittens, Sparkly Scarves & brand new designers – Take your Christmas wish list to Ella Georgia!

Whether you’re hoping for a new pair of warm glittery mittens for Christmas, longing for a cosy sparkly scarf or desperate for a new indulgent body lotion, Ella Georgia is here to grant your every wish! 
 

Be Warm & Sparkle!

Be warm and cosy but stylish and sparkly at the same time, with Ella Georgia’s soft, fleece-lined snood, mittens & beanie set; sequined knitted poncho and twinkly bobble hats.  Practical but chic, you’ll be snug and stylish on the slopes!

Lyrex Chocolate Gold Snood, mittens & Beanie set – now £100

Twinkle Bobble Hat - £45.00

Wali Grey Knitted Poncho - £98.00

Texas Burgundy Scarf - £52.00

Snakeskin Ballet Pumps - £98.00 

  

Stars & Stocking Fillers

 

Get into the festive season with twinkly stars on scarves, bags and jewellery.  Perfect for stocking fillers or just as a treat for yourself!

Reversible Star Pendant - £34.00

Supersize Nova Grey scarf - £62.00

Mint Emma Clutch - £60.00

Eel Skin leather iphone case - £39.00

Eel Skin Bottle Green Star Keyring - £19.00

 New Designers: 

• Emma Nissim - Bold, bright T-shirts emblazoned with metallic butterfly prints and super- soft cami & knicker sets are the key statement pieces from this fabulous designer.
• No 3 - Designed and handcrafted in Spain, the unique bracelets from No 3 combine leather, silver and charms to maximum effect, giving you stylish, individual pieces not found anywhere else in the UK!
• Anne Reeve - Inspired by her love of nature, animals and romance, her solid silver bracelets and huge array of beautiful charms are affordable, stylish and individual, with a design to suit everyone. They include solid silver stirrup earrings for the horse mad, a collectable build-a-bangle range and mini versions for children.
• Abahna – With this new luxury bathing experience, Ella Georgia is expanding its natural skincare range.  Made in England using natural products and essential oils, the Abahna range celebrates the daily bathing ceremony, transforming an ordinary routine into an exquisitely fragranced, multi-sensory ritual.

Frocktober Update! Win a Montique dress this week at Fab Frocks

It's the fourth and final week of Frocktober at Fab Frocks and you can win a beautiful dress from designer Montique!

Frocktober has been fantastic, we can't wait till next year!

To celebrate Frocktober, Fab Frocks is giving away a designer dress every week throughout October. To find out how to enter, visit www.fabfrocks.co.uk

Frocktober Update! Win a Jora dress this week at Fab Frocks

Here's our week 3 update on Frocktober, this week at Fab Frocks you can win a beautiful dress from designer Jora!

To celebrate Frocktober, Fab Frocks is giving away a designer dress every week throughout October. To find out how to enter, visit www.fabfrocks.co.uk

Frocktober Update! Win a Gina Bacconi dress this week at Fab Frocks

Further to our post about Frocktober we thought we'd let you know that this week at Fab Frocks you can win a beautiful dress from designer Gina Bacconi!

To celebrate Frocktober, Fab Frocks is giving away a designer dress every week throughout October. To find out how to enter, visit www.fabfrocks.co.uk

Make a date with a dress in Frocktober!

Bournemouth boutique Fab Frocks of Westbourne is appealing to UK women to get frocked up this winter. The Frocktober campaign is being launched in October to encourage women to wear more dresses.

Fab Frocks owner Tracie Beardsley says: 

“So many women believe trousers are more practical in winter but dresses are a fantastic asset to any women’s wardrobe. Wear them with thick tights and boots or glam them up with heels. It’s just so easy and you can get as much wear out of a dress, if not more than trousers, plus there’s no extra expense or hassle of buying a top to go with them.We’ve even got designs of dresses that don’t need ironing which makes them fantastically low maintenance.”

According to the award-winning boutique, dresses also suit the modern woman’s lifestyle. Tracie says:

“Our ‘DESK TO DUSK' dress collection is perfect for busy women who don’t have time to change between leaving the office and going to an event after work.

“The warmer weather in the summer saw lots of women enjoying wearing dresses with sales of summer dresses increasing and we want to continue this trend through the colder months too.  It’s time to ditch the drab jeans, lose those unflattering  leggings and get frocked up.

“ The TV weather girls are really leading the way when it comes to dresses and are proving a great advert for frocks.  We’ve had lots of women coming in wanting the panelled dresses and fashionable dresses with sleeves which we’re delighted to say we have loads to choose from.  Morning television presenter Lorraine Kelly wore one of the dresses we stock on her TV show recently and we completely sold out.

 “We want women to make a date with a great dress and feel feminine again. It’s a fact we wear 20% of our clothes  80% of the time so isn’t it about time we made that 20% right in terms of style as well as practicality?”

To celebrate Frocktober, Fab Frocks is giving away a designer dress every week throughout October. To find out how to enter, visit www.fabfrocks.co.uk
 

We love Camper kids!

With three awesome children's boutiques (Chelsea, Islington, and St John's Wood), Igloo Kids Clothing have got to be one of the best kid's outfitters in the UK. They have recently joined our directory and we just love their collections.

We particularly love their range of Camper shoes, so here is some more information on the Camper brand and some rather cute pictures of the Winter'13 shoes available at Igloo now:

The family behind the Camper brand began their business over 120 years ago. In 1877 the founding cobbler traveled to the UK to research the manufacturing methods of the industrial revolution.  When he arrived back in Spain he brought together his new found industrial knowledge with the best shoe makers of Mallorca. The company have always remained true to these beginnings – using cutting edge manufacturing without forsaking high quality craftsmanship.

 The Camper brand was not officially born until 1975; its first Barcelona shop opened in 1981 and international expansion began in 1992. Their recent expansion has been rapid as their exceptionally high quality products and unique style have found worldwide fans.

For a brand that’s roots were in rural Spain (and remain there) the shoes are remarkably urban.  They are quirky and stylish - managing to be cool without being slaves to short term fashions. No one else makes shoes that look like Campers. City dwellers absolutely love these shoes because you can walk in them all day and they remain incredibly comfortable as well as being long lasting.

Camper use top quality leathers that are light weight but water resistant and that naturally flex with your foot without losing support. They include a top quality replaceable insole as standard, leather linings and extra cushioning. All these features make these shoes great for kids.  The shoes fit and support growing feet and there are lots of models with practical Velcro fastenings. Their designs are quirky and fun so kids love them. They are built to withstand walking, running, playing – whatever your kids can throw at them!

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