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Thursday
11Mar2010

LILIA N DESIGNS JEWELLERY

The gorgeous collection from Lilia N Designs is full of delicate and beautiful pieces that will make a sophisticated addition to any outfit. Designer Lilia Nash handcrafts every piece in the collection and all her designs are either one-of-a-kind or limited edition. Whilst keeping an eye on the latest trends Lilia manages to create pieces that have a timeless feel so you can wear them season after season.

Peridot Silver Leaf Pendant

This striking sterling silver pendant has a beautiful hand-textured finish and features a peridot gemstone that adds a stylish pop of colour.

Sterling silver pendant with peridot gemstone
£180

Spessartite Garnet & 18 Carat Gold Flower Ring

For something modern and understated that still makes a statement this one-of-a-kind solitaire ring certainly fits the bill. Exquisite hand-forged flower petals in 18 carat gold are set off by a deep orange spessartite garnet gemstone at the centre.

gold flower ring with spessartite garnet gemstone£869

Falling Petals Earrings

These delicate earrings are hand-formed in sterling silver and feature an 18 carat gold granulation detail. The silver "petals" have been given an elegant matt finish with polished edges for contrast. 

sterling silver and gold petal earrings£75

Green Sapphire & 18 Carat Gold Leaf Hoop Earrings

Perfect for a glamorous night out these stunning 18 carat gold hand-textured leaf hoop earrings are embellished with a sparkling cluster of sapphires.

gold hoop earrings with clusters of sapphires£545

Lily Pad Pendant & Earrings

Classic freshwater pearls are given a modern twist with these charming "lily pad" earrings and pendant. The lily pads have been hand-formed in sterling silver and feature Lilia's signature hand-textured finish.

pearl and silver lily pad pendant

pearl and silver lilypad earringsPendant £86.00 / Earrings £55

If you love one of Lilia's designs but want it in a different colour or size Lilia can customise her existing pieces to suit your particular requirements. To see more of Lilia's collection or make a purchase online visit www.liliandesigns.co.uk or www.liliandesigns.etsy.com

 

All photos courtesy of Lilia N Designs

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Thursday
11Mar2010

LUXURY LEATHER ACCESSORIES FROM ETTINGER

Luxury leather goods company Ettinger have been producing beautiful handcrafted pieces for 75 years and their exclusive range of personal accessories and gifts combine refined elegance with practicality. Known for their meticulous attention to detail and exquisite finishing touches Ettinger were appointed a Royal Warrant to the Prince of Wales in 1996.

Ettinger continues to go from strength to strength collaborating with other prestigious brands inluding the fine jeweller Boodles to produce the Ettinger Boodles diamond purse (shown below). Earlier this year they teamed up with renowned chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker to create a leather jewellery box filled with luxury chocolates for Valentine's day.

FOR HER...

Large Jewellery Roll

This stylish leather jewellery roll is lined in silky suede and has three zipped compartments with a strap to hold four pairs of earrings and rings.

Ettinger leather jewellery roll in red£105
(Available in red, pink, blue, black or tan)

Ettinger Boodles Diamond Purse

The ultimate in luxurious style this exquisite purse was designed with Boodles to mark Ettinger's 75th anniversary. The cherry blossom design on the outer cover is set with 1.4 carats of diamonds.

Boodles and Ettinger diamond purse

£1300

FOR HIM...

Hurlingham Bag

The classic Hurlingham bag can be used either as an elegant sports bag or for overnight trips. Made from a cotton drill trimmed with a waxy hide it has a single internal compartment and two slip pockets to hold smaller items.

Ettinger Hurlingham sports bag£355

Purple Leather Key Holder

This leather keyholder is made from smooth calf on the outside and features soft grained leather in a striking purple on the inside.

Ettinger purple leather keyholder£70

Bridle Hide Billfold

Made from a fine bridle leather this classic billfold wallet fits 6 credit cards and has 2 pockets for notes.

Ettinger classic billfold wallet£120
(Available in 8 colours including tan (shown), navy, red, blue and green)

UK stockists of the Ettinger collection include Fortnum & Masons and The General Trading Company. You can also buy items from the collection online at www.ettinger.co.uk

 

All photos courtesy of Ettinger

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Monday
25Jan2010

ULLA JOHNSON'S S/S 2010 COLLECTION AT KJ'S LAUNDRY

Clean lines and classic tailoring are key features of Ulla Johnson's S/S 2010 collection. Blending understated elegance with modern, feminine designs these are effortlessly stylish clothes that you can easily see yourself wearing. Now in her fifteenth season Ulla is already well known in the US and her work has been featured in US Vogue, New York Magazine, Elle and InStyle. Ulla will be making her debut in the UK this spring at fashion boutique KJ's Laundry in London.

Stripes are a key look this season so pair this red Mariniere sweater with straight leg jeans and red ballet flats for a smart/casual weekend look.

Mariniere Sweater in Geranium

red and white striped jumper by Ulla Johnson
£175.00

Isolde Blouse in Ticking Stripe

You can never have too many shirts and this pretty ticking stripe shirt with 3/4 length sleeves is ideal for this season's stripe trend.

Isolde blouse by Ulla Johnson£220

Patrice Blazer in Raven

A classic blazer is a must-have wardrobe item and this tailored blazer with its nipped in waist is a great way to smarten up any outfit.

tailored black blazer£330

Isabella Dress in Peony

Rich jewel tones are fantastic for eveningwear and this tunic style dress is perfect for a relaxed and stylish evening look.

purple tunic style dress£285

Key pieces from Ulla's collection will be available at KJ's Laundry in early February.

KJ's Laundry
74 Marylebone Lane,
London, W1U 2PW
Web: www.kjslaundry.com

 

All photos courtesy of Ulla Johnson

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Monday
25Jan2010

ANGIE BOOTHROYD JEWELLERY

With spring on the way there's no better time to update your jewellery collection. Angie Boothroyd's exquisite designs mix silver and gold with semi-precious stones in fruity shades that add a pop of colour - perfect for a springtime look. Angie handcrafts every piece of jewellery and melts precious metals to create a luxurious palette of 18 and 22 carat golds.

The Petal Collection

The Petal necklace features beautifully crafted petals that form an elegant fan around the neck. Shown in silver and gold the necklace is also available in pure silver and pure gold only.

gold and silver petal design necklace designed by Angie Boothroyd
Necklace (silver & gold): £1540
Bracelet (silver & gold): £715

The Petal earrings incorporate a beautiful cluster of petals in 22ct red, yellow and green gold.

gold petal design earrings
£455

The Wildflower Collection

A string of elegant gold 'leaves' in green, yellow and red gold are combined with tourmalines in a gorgeous array of colours to create this stunning necklace.

tourmaline and gold leaf design necklace by Angie Boothroyd£3300

Wildflower Bunch Earrings

These pretty earrings feature multi-coloured tourmalines nestling discreetly between gold 'leaves' crafted from a mixture of red, yellow and green gold.

tourmaline and gold leaf design earrings£550

Wildflower Bracelet

tourmaline and gold leaf design bracelet£1400

To see more of Angie's outstanding collection or to commission a unique piece visit her website at www.angieboothroyd.com or call 0207 419 1152.

 

All photos courtesy of Angie Boothroyd

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Monday
25Jan2010

CATWALK TO CLOSET: ONLINE DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE

black dress from catwalk to closet

There's nothing quite like the cut and fit of well made designer clothes but with the current economic climate most of us will be keeping a close eye on the price tag. 

Sample sales are a great way to find designer clothes at reduced prices and it's even better if you don't have to leave the comfort of your own home to snap up a designer bargain. CatwalkToCloset.com is a website that offers you international runway collections at sample prices. You'll find items from a whole host of designers including Marc Jacbos, Vera Wang, Emilio Pucci, Missoni, Matthew Williamson and Michael Kors.

The website is clear and easy to navigate making your job of finding that designer bargain even easier but you'll have to be quick - sizes and colours are limited and there's often just one of each item. If you sign up to their Member's Club you'll be sent exclusive offers, information about new stock arrivals and invitations to preview sales.

roland mouret knitted cape from catwalk to closetRoland Mouret knitted cape with draped
panel at the front and contrasting chiffon underlay.
Reduced from £840.00 to £140.00


To see the current stock visit www.catwalktocloset.com

 

 

All photos courtesy of CatwalkToCloset.com

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Monday
25Jan2010

ANN LOUISE ROSWALD A/W 2009 COLLECTION

Featuring sumptuous fabrics in a palette of rich jewel tones and shimmering neutrals Ann Louise Roswald's A/W 2009 collection exudes opulent glamour and luxurious style. A graduate of Central St Martin's her debut collection was commissioned by Liberty's in 1998 and she now exhibits collections each season in London, Paris and New York.

Cream is always a chic choice for eveningwear. This stunning evening jacket incorporates a bold flower design embellished with gold sequins and silver crystals for effortless glamour.

cream flower evening jacket embellished with crystals and sequins

Luxe fabrics and rich jewel tones keep this tailored shirt and cropped trouser combination modern and glamorous.

purple shirt and cropped trousers by Ann Louise Roswald

This elegant cowl neck dress features a shimmering ink blue flower fabric with plum contrast lining and a pretty silk sash at the waist.

ink blue dress with plum lining and silk sash by Ann Louise Roswald

This pretty tea dress is versatile enough to take you from day to night - dress it down with a cashmere cardigan for the day or wear it with heels for a night out.

vintage style tea dress by Ann Louise Roswald

For stockist information and to see the full collection visit www.annlouiseroswald.com

 

Photography by Gavin Joule/provided courtesy of Ann Louise Roswald

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