Hats to Set Your Heart Racing...
Monday 30th April 2007

I’m all for hats and if the occasion permits, I’ll be wearing one. Ascot, Henley, weddings or sitting at the bar after a stint on the beach, I just love the instant Grace Kelly glamour they give. For such occasions it’s well worth splashing out. A beautifully crafted hat will...

A Part of our Heritage, part 2...
Friday 27th April 2007

This time a week ago we were talking none other than good old Marks & Spencer , its comeback and the essential part it plays in our heritage. Last week I picked out my favourite Autograph pieces and, as promised, this week I’ve picked out my favourites from the Limited Collection....

Say it with Bears…
Thursday 26th April 2007

I went home to my parents the other day to have a clear out of my bedroom and was heart broken at the prospect of having to put away all the teddy bears that have kept me company over the years. My mother suggested I take them with me but I’m...

Quality and Luxury without Compromise...
Wednesday 25th April 2007

Get your credit card to the ready because our site of the week is one you really won’t want to miss. Josephine Home is a new online store specialising in the very finest bed linen and accessories for your home. Nowdays every product description under the sun seems to...

Cult Beauty with Oodles of Fun...
Tuesday 24th April 2007

At about age four, my Tinkerbell peel off nail varnish was my pride and joy, at about age eight you can imagine my delight when we had a nanny who was training as a make-up artist and by about age thirteen I thought I was a make-up artist – so well...

Master Taste from a Master Chef...
Monday 23rd April 2007

Machine processed, pre-packed cheese. Sounds pretty bland doesn’t it? And if it’s from the supermarket it probably tastes it too. If you’re after cheese with real authentic flavour, then there’s a new online store that’s definitely worth a visit. BBC Masterchef finalist, Ben Axford, has received heaps of praise for his...

A Part of our Heritage
Friday 20th April 2007

If you read the title of this Luxe Mail and expected it to be about Wedgwood or Fortnum & Mason then you’re mistaken because it's not about anything quite so grand, in fact it’s about Marks & Spencer. No one could have failed to notice the crippling time Marks &...

A Romantic Tale...
Wednesday 18th April 2007

Constance Eyre is our site of the week and the story of how her knitwear label began is both romantic and inspirational... Constance Eyre first took up knitting in 2001 after buying an old knitting machine. She taught herself all the basics and soon created her first 'Camelia' sweater that...

Holiday Shop Special...
Tuesday 17th April 2007

For summer holiday inspiration look no further than our Holiday Shop Special that’s now online. The team at SheerLuxe have trawled the web and pulled out all their favourite summer pieces to ensure that you (and your children and your man) are the most stylish thing on holiday this summer. We’ve chosen...

Preparation is Key...
Monday 16th April 2007

Living with the UK weather you sometimes just have to seize the moment. It changes so often that if you aren’t prepared for a BBQ the very day that the heat wave hits, you might have missed the boat because before you’ve had the time to hop in your car...

A Truly Eclectic Mix...
Friday 13th April 2007

The word ‘eclectic’ is one of those words that’s bandied around a bit and often in the wrong context but when linked to jewellery boutique Kabiri it’s without doubt being used in the right context. Eclectic means ‘from a variety of sources’ and Kabiri’s range of jewellery is just that....

For Long Lasting Style...
Thursday 12th April 2007

Now it might sound dull but my advice, nine times out of ten, is always to go for the simple option. Whatever it is, from fashion to furniture, the simpler your choice the better, and the less likely you, your home or your lifestyle is to look out of date. Follow...

Click Your Heels To This...
Wednesday 11th April 2007

I wore the most fabulous pair of heels the other day and after a stroll through Covent Garden and a two hour event so great was the pain at the balls of my feet that I had to take off my shoes and subject my freshly pedicured tootsies to London’s filthy...

Add More Than Just A Splash...
Tuesday 10th April 2007

If you sprayed on a heady fragrance over the warm weekend and were left feeling more swamped than spritzed then perhaps it’s time to make a change. Too often with the arrival of Spring we’re quick to change and update the all important wardrobe but fail to change our scent...

Gold & Silver with a Difference…
Thursday 5th April 2007

So much of plain gold and silver jewellery is just that. Plain. Somewhat dull. And really rather boring. But there are a few that have used their skill to carve their own niche, bringing to the jewellery market a real sense of creativity and individuality. I’ve been desperate for cult jewellery...

Wear British with Style...
Wednesday 4th April 2007

You might not have heard of this little gem (although it won't be little for long) because it only launched last season but boutique Brittique is one of the hottest online fashion boutiques about and it's our site of the week. Brittique offers the latest high fashion, shoes and accessories...

Simplicity is Key...
Tuesday 3rd April 2007

As a bride finding the dress, the veil and the shoes is often the easy bit (ok maybe not the shoes – unless you’ve heard of the lovely Emmy that is) but it’s what to do with your hair that’s the biggest dilemma. With the dress you can get it...

The Epitome of Luxury...
Monday 2nd April 2007

Luxury has reached new heights. Gone are the days when the latest must-have tote was enough to smack prestige. Whether it’s a limited edition Smythson diary, a Roja Dove fragrance or a bespoke Anya Hindmarch Ebury, we’re crying out for things that every Tom, Dick and Harry won't have their hands...