Something New...
Friday 28th September 2007

This week has potentially been pretty expensive for online shoppers; the new Hush A/W collection, the new Reiss online boutique, the new Harvey Nichols Handbag Shop and an array of tempting Oka goodies. With this in mind, we thought now would be a good time to tell you...

This Way For Understated Chic...
Thursday 27th September 2007

There’s some good news for all you online shoppers out there: fashion favourite Reiss has just launched its online store. For understated chic that looks the business but doesn’t break the bank, it doesn’t get much better than Reiss. The store sits somewhere between high street and high end, and for...

Easy Affordable Luxury...
Wednesday 26th September 2007

If you’re a fan of OKA then you’ll love their new collection, RAPT . Ideal for those hard-to-buy for friends and rellies, the collection features stylish gifts with an exotic appeal; in short a little slice of affordable luxury. What’s more, to make life easy, each item comes in a beautiful...

Get Set For Autumn...
Tuesday 25th September 2007

If you’re feeling blue about the lack of summer days then here's something that's bound to make the inenvitable onset of chilly autumnal mornings all the more sweet... The new Hush Homewear collection is now ready and waiting...hurrah! You’ll find loads of pyjamas and nighties, loungewear that includes cardigowns (these sell fast),...

Make Your Monday More Manageable...
Monday 24th September 2007

If like me, Ab Fab is one of your all time favourites then you too will love the idea of Harvey Nics being, à la Patsy and Eddie, your local corner shop. The reality mightn’t be quite the same. Which is why you’ll be thrilled to know that Harvey Nichols have...

The Press Day...
Friday 21st September 2007

Press days give retailers the opportunity to showcase their forth coming season’s collections to journalists. There’s always a drink, a nibble and a goody bag all in the hope that you’ll look back on the event (and your scribbled notes) in the right frame of mind as you plan your features...

Little Pictures Full of Charm...
Thursday 20th September 2007

The Little Picture Gallery is brimming with charm. It’s the place to discover the most wonderfully creative range of prints to enhance your home. Much of the work is done in water colour and with over twenty different artists' work featuring in the catalogue, there’s a varied and unique range...

Preppy Chic...
Wednesday 19th September 2007

‘Nothing says preppy chic like a polo shirt, and no one says polo shirt better than the king of American sportswear, Ralph Lauren.’ And this year, to celebrate Net-A-Porter’s collaboration with Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, they’ve teamed up with the master himself to create a range of polo shirts...

Sounds Dreamy...
Tuesday 18th September 2007

Romantic softness, feminine charm, poetic fluidity… sounds dreamy doesn’t it. Well fashion brand, Pyrus is just that. You’ll find a selection of Pyrus pieces stocked at equally dreamy boutique, Lavender Room . The blouses, tops and dresses they’ve selected have been created with beautiful attention to detail; the colours are always muted...

Provençal Traditions...
Monday 17th September 2007

Stroll through an urban city and you’re struck by its dullness, its dirt and its disarray; stroll through Provence and you’re struck by its rich colours, its scents and its beauty . Bring a slice of this bounty into your life with all-natural products from L’Occitane . The Provencal climate and...

Fashion Comp Time...
Friday 14th September 2007

If you crave upcoming British fashion then Brittique.com has got you well and truly covered for Autumn / Winter. The deluxe designer roll includes the likes of Preen, Camilla Staerk, Emma Cook, Gil Carvalho, Peter Jensen and Basso & Brooke to name but a few. And if you can’t stand the...

Upping The Anti...
Thursday 13th September 2007

We’re pretty excited this morning. Asos have just opened their new Premium Brands Boutique and with a brand line up that includes Paul & Joe Sister, Manoush, Twenty8Twelve, Pinko, americanretro and Antik Batik, it doesn’t disappoint. In fact it’s just fabulous. So we won’t take up any more of your time; you...

A Little Reminder...
Wednesday 12th September 2007

If you read our recent blog entitled ‘Try Green Living This Fortnight ’ then you’ll know that we‘re just coming to the end (this Sunday 16th) of the Soil Association’s Organic Fortnight. This year they’re encouraging us all to wake up to an organic breakfast. So with the weekend on the horizon, we...

Buy Buy Baby...
Tuesday 11th September 2007

We thought we’d introduct the newest member of the Boden Family: Baby Boden . Yes Johnnie Boden has branched into the world of baby wear and delivers a collection that combines the brand’s zest for colour and pretty prints with hints of tradition. Dungarees, cord trousers, peter pan collars and pinafore dresses appear...

The Ultimate Finishing Touch...
Monday 10th September 2007

Plumped up on your bed, piled high on the sofa or scattered across a rug, cushions are the ultimate finishing touch. So when we heard that a business called The London Cushion Company was launching, we were naturally pretty excited. A treasure trove of gorgeous gifts and tasty home treats in...

What Are Your Weaknesses?
Friday 7th September 2007

I was discussing weaknesses with a colleague yesterday; we’re all allowed the odd one. Hers is French Sole ballet pumps – she just won’t buy them anywhere else (fair enough, no one does them better). Mine is cashmere (and chocolate). Yes when it comes to knitwear I won’t wear...

The Latest On The Interiors Scene...
Thursday 6th September 2007

Your home is your sanctuary and it should smell like it too. But if it tends to smell more of last night’s supper then you’ll be pleased to know that home fragrances are the latest thing on the interiors scene (Marc Jacobs has recently launched one). When choosing a fragrance for your...

Gorgeously Gifty...
Wednesday 5th September 2007

A girl friend’s just had her baby, the brora cashmere baby blanket budget went towards the new Mulberry Mabel and you’re feeling the burn, so what are your options? Well a visit to new online baby gift store, Baby Deluxe should be high up your list. There you’ll find an array of...

All Under One Roof...
Tuesday 4th September 2007

J Brand, Juicy Couture, See by Chloe, Patrizia Pepe, Twenty8Twelve, True Religion, Velvet,… now you’re listening. Yes all these brands (and more) can be found under one roof at the new Trilogy online boutique. The site echos the Chelsea store’s ethos: specialising in premium denim but also offering a range...

LoJo Lounging...
Monday 3rd September 2007

If you tend to think of the bean bag as a bit passé then today’s answer might just appeal. The LoJo Ball (pictured, £99) is a stylish solution for modern day lounging and it’s the first of its kind. Zipped up, it makes a comfy foot stool or pouffe but the...