Online seems to be the birthplace for new ethical fashion labels, a recent one being casualwear brand Tribe World Wear. Interestingly, Tim John- the British creative director/screenwriter whose credits include satirical comedy Spitting Image- is behind the brand, which features t-shirts, hoodies and yogawear. All clothing is produced from 100% Fairtrade bamboo or organic [...]
Entries from October 2009
October 29, 2009
Champneys launches Thai Royale range
In keeping with its Eastern themed body ranges, Champneys has launched a new Thai Royale collection- just in time for Christmas! I’ve been using the body wash and moisturiser for the last few weeks and they smell gorgeous, leaving my skin really soft.
The scent is far more subtle than Champneys other Oriental and Exotic [...]
October 28, 2009
Julianne launches website
Julianne, the luxury ready-to-wear clothing label, has launched a transactional website at www.julianneboutique.co.uk. The brand, which is also stocked at Harvey Nichols and Selfridges, combines femininity and glamour, using fabrics such as silks and French laces, to produce a collection which blurs the boundaries between intimate apparel and outerwear.
London-based Australian designer Nicky Adamo is [...]
October 27, 2009
Blink’s fab brow bars!
If you haven’t been for an eyebrow threading at one of Blink’s brow bars..you’re definitely missing out. I went for the first time yesterday afternoon and the result was amazing! I headed to Blink’s drop-in bar in Selfridges on Oxford Street to give it a try.
The girls were brilliant, friendly and professional, and the [...]
October 26, 2009
Vintage fair hits London!
So, I headed down to the Affordable Vintage Fair yesterday afternoon in East London…the third leg of its 12-City tour! A big queue congregated outside before the doors opened at midday and a frenzy of bargain hungry vintage lovers spilled in…
There was a 1950’s American-style pop-up cafe/diner in one corner and a singer belting [...]
October 24, 2009
One for the boys..!
Designer website www.my-wardrobe.com is launching a 30% discount on all menswear starting tomorrow- until midnight on October 31st. So if you’re buying for yourself (or a partner) the Halloween inspired offer is available on a variety of designer brands such as Helmut Lang, Burberry, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Vivienne Westwood.
The disount [...]
October 23, 2009
Accessorises online to launch Lulu Guinness
Accessorisesonline, the designer costume jewellery website at www.accessoriesonline.co.uk is due to launch a fab new range by designer Lulu Guiness. If you loved her statement ‘lips’ clutch bags, then you’ll love these!
The collection features a birdcage charm necklace, diamante lips ring, diamante lips necklace and union jack bracelet..to name but a few! I’ve [...]
October 22, 2009
Nude’s probiotic skincare..
There’s a fab skincare range called Nude, you can buy it online at www.nudeskincare.com. I’ve been using the age defence moisturiser which is fantastic on my skin and I love the packaging-it’s matt and so soft to touch!! It’s not the packaging..I know, I know..it’s what’s inside that really counts- but this range does [...]
October 21, 2009
Gemsta unveiled..
www.gemsta.com is visually fascinating. Whether you love it or loathe it, it’s certainly pioneering a new way to shop online. However, not just a shopping site..it’s also a 3D search destination with links to Google, Yahoo and pretty much every other search engine out there. You can shop, search, compare..and even send postcards to [...]
October 20, 2009
Future face of online?
I’m off to preview a new website which is due to launch in the UK on Friday (and the US next year). It’s being hailed as ‘the future face of internet shopping,’ and from looking at the demo sites..I can definitely see why! The site is called Gemsta.com, you can have a look for yourselves [...]
