Alice + Olivia launches boutique in Harvey Nichols

Womenswear brand Alice + Olivia has announced that it will be launching its largest boutique in the UK at Harvey Nichols in London from mid-October. Situated on the 3rd floor, Harvey Nichols will stock Alice + Olivia shoes for the first time this season as well as the AW12 collection. Celebrity fans of the brand include Cheryl Cole, Blake Lively and Jessica Alba.

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Harvey Nichols announces ‘Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols’

Harvey Nichols has today announced details for new store, ‘Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols’. This new concept aims to provide a one-stop destination for all things beauty. Scheduled to open late autumn, the retail space of 22,000 sq ft will extend across three floors in the Liverpool ONE shopping Centre. The ground floor will feature a champagne and cocktail bar and will offer an array of beauty, skincare and fragrance brands including Chanel, YSL, Crème de la Mer and Shu Uemura. The first floor of the store will be dedicated to open treatment services, including Mark Woolley’s Electric Hair Lounge, a Blink Brow Bar and both a Lash and Nail Bar. Harvey Nichols Beyond Beauty, BeautyMART, Carita, ESPA and The Organic Pharmacy will also have designated areas within this space. The second floor will feature a more discreet range of treatments in designated private areas including, unisex waxing by STRIP and spray tanning, while Beyond MediSpa will cover more specialist services including, teeth whitening, permanent makeup, botox, fillers and body contouring treatments.


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LUCAS HUGH’S NEW OLYMPICS-INSPIRED COLLECTION

LUCAS HUGH’S NEW OLYMPICS-INSPIRED COLLECTION IN THE STARTING BLOCKS



Trailblazing ‘label to watch’ launches highly anticipated new season

LUCAS HUGH, the high-fashion performance wear label, is pleased to announce the launch of its highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2012 collection online and in selected retailers including its debut in HARVEY NICHOLS (London) and BERGDORF GOODMAN (New York).

Following hot on the heels of a highly successful first season, which proved a winner with athletes, celebrities and the fashion pack alike, the new Olympics-inspired collection is bound to set pulses racing amongst the label’s fast-growing fan base.

LUCAS HUGH reimagines athletic wear for the woman whose love of high fashion carries through to her athletic wardrobe - whilst meeting the demands of the modern woman for versatility, practicality and functionality. The label’s look is edgy but sophisticated, balancing strong, clean masculine lines with sexy, feminine detailing. The collections combine a high fashion aesthetic with innovative, considered design - premised on "fashionable function" rather than "functional fashion" - and are produced using the latest hi-tech fabrics and manufacturing techniques.

The Olympics have been a key influence for the SS12 collection, which is defined by bold, vibrant hues. Lacquer-finish fabrics, directional panels, and opalescent metallic accents feature across the garments. The prismatic colour of artist Anna Sudbina's 'Krypton' abstract stretches a vibrant representation of meteoric tracery across key pieces, adding elegance and softness. With its contemporary, other-worldly celebration of both speed and poise, this collection is as flattering as it is dynamic.

Anjhe Mules, Creative Director of LUCAS HUGH said: “The energy and spirit of the Olympic games was my inspiration for the new collection. The palette of primary colours is animated with gloss finishes and physique-enhancing detailing such as holographic darts and light-reflective panels, creating a strong and streamlined look. Each piece in the range is also designed to effortlessly cross over from work out wear into day or evening wear, meeting increasing customer demand for multifunctional investment pieces. Whether worn with trainers or heels, this collection will go the distance as part of any wardrobe.”

Launched online in the summer of 2010, LUCAS HUGH'S inaugural collection was snapped up by Net-a-Porter, the world's premier online luxury fashion retailer, and iconic fashion store, Browns Focus in London. The SS12 collection has already captured the attention of domestic and international buyers alike - propelling LUCAS HUGH to the top of the fashion consegnetti's 'brands to watch' list - and also sees the label's expansion into new geographies, including the US.

LIMITED EDITION DKNY EXCLUSIVE TO UK DEPARTMENT STORES

  
Limited Edition DKNY pieces exclusive to department stores in the UK.

DKNY have created beautiful illustrations to hang on each garment and accessory so you know you are look at a limited edition piece.













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EDUN Pop Up store at Harvey Nichols

The “GARDEN OF EDUN” installation at Harvey Nichols London.....

The arrival of the SS12 collection that is now available to view from 1st of February at the 4th floor














For SS12 designer Sharon Wauchob has skilfully mashed up floral patterns with traditional African prints to create an eclectic and modern take on tribal. The palette is bold and bright with innovative print dresses made in Kenya and jackets crafted from hemp recycled poly gabardine.














The “Garden of Edun” installation brigs the outdoors in with raw and modern contrasts, to capture the joyful freshness of the collection.

HARVEY NICHOLS CHRISTMAS AD - THE WALK OF SHAME

Check out Harvey Nichols Christmas Ad whichis causing quite a stir on YouTube... check it out and let me know what you think...

#EXCLUSIVE!! Christian Louboutin book signing London

Thursday 24th November is a day I will remember for a long long time.... All roads led to Harvey Nichols for the Exclusive booking signing of Christian Louboutin's new book Les Ans, which celebrates 20 years of red soles through photography....








Just after 5pm Mr Louboutin walked out to greet his audience and a big audience it was .... tons of people turned out to meet the genius and have their books signed.....








A little video showing you around.....  a bit shaky but you will get the point....





It was an amazing and relaxed atmosphere and Mr Louboutin was in great spirits talking and posing for pictures ......







You sat, he signed, you took a picture and had a little chat.... he is such a great and humble person ... you walked away feeling special.... The queue was long but moved swiftly and everyone excited ... one thing was evident on every face when they walked away from the table... a big smile








For me just being there was a moment I will treasure and Im happy I have this blog to look back on...

As for the book its amazing! you wont be able to get it signed now but any fashionista or lover of Louboutin shoes should have it!!


Vedict: An amazing and surreal moment ... goes right up there next to when I met Dolce & Gabbana ... the number one spot!

The book is available from all Louboutin stores or online at http://www.christianlouboutin.com/ , also from Harvey Nichols and http://www.netaporter.com/ and all good online bookstores.








PS... there was huge specualation as to what Mr Louboutin would have on his feet .... as I was right at the front a couple people asked what shoes is he wearing ????  the answer is Men's tassled from the upcoming SS 12 collection... customised of course... after all he does own the company!

These shoes were just too awesome ... !!!

Special thanks to all Christian Louboutin PR for an amazing evening!

Your invite to meet iconic shoe designer Christian Louboutin

I was over moon when I received this fabulous invite to which I'm definitely going to attend ......... Now here's the best part - you can all come tooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! All the details you need to know are below on the invite ...... The book is a piece of history spanning 20 years!


See you there!!!

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London lusts after Lily and Lionel

Pippa Middleton Wears Goldsign Jeans

Just a week after her sister Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, was spotted wearing Goldsign jeans in Canada, Pippa Middleton stepped out this weekend wearing her own pair of Goldsigns. Picking up coffee in central London, Pippa wore the Misfit in Ray, teamed with a pastel blouse and statement bag. The jeans are priced at £250 and available to buy at Donna Ida and Harvey Nichols.

Lucy in Disguise Party

So last night aswell as the Esquire Party I was also invited to the Lucy in Disguise party at Harvey Nichols. Ok let me set the scene we were taken on a day at the seaside/beach for fun!! Deck chairs, ice cream, mock photos hamburgers, chips all whilst listening to great tunes from the 80s and 90s.

Lucy in Disguise is the store brainchild of Lily Allen, although she was there I didn't get a chance to catch up with from the last time we met but see who I did bump into ..........

Everybody who anybody was there George Lamb, Eliza Doolittle, the list is endless ... check out the video clip ............

Myself and Vannesa from The Saturday's

Myself and Sophie Ellis-Bextor