Luxe Mail - July 2008

Beautiful & Sexy...

Thursday 31st July 2008

Finding an untapped market is no mean feat but when friends continually admired Shana Seligson’s creations and started to ask if they could purchase them, she knew she’d found one in creating sexy high end evening bags that would work as well with denim as they would with diamonds. Shana launched...

Fun, Unique & On Trend...

Wednesday 30th July 2008

Use the word ‘dining’ and it conjures up all sorts of traditional and stuffy connotations. But, it needn’t be so. Tableware designer Rosanna, believes that dining is about a giving, loving and a truly fun, experience. We tend to agree. Her collection of fashion tableware (that you can’t help but love)...

High St Fashion Favourites...

Tuesday 29th July 2008

Want to get the luxe look for less? Well the UK High Street has never been so good; you just need to choose carefully. Every fortnight we'll be selecting one of the nation's most loved high street stores and picking out our SheerLuxe fashion favourites... This fortnight: Topshop Modern Tux Jacket £55 Buy...

A Taste of The Good Life...

Monday 28th July 2008

Leaving the hustle and bustle of city life and setting up camp in the Italian Countryside sounds like something many of us dream of. Cathy Rogers and Jason Gibb turned their dreams into a reality when they abandoned careers as high profile television execs for the good life, and set up...

Uncompromising Glamour...

Friday 25th July 2008

Normally we have a rule not to feature two florists in any one month (if you haven’t checked out The White Flower Company yet then do) but like any rule, sometimes they’re meant to be broken... And when we heard that Robbie Honey was online, we realised the time had come. Passionate about...

A Brand With An Edge...

Thursday 24th July 2008

Jewellery designers are aplenty. Some have the edge. Adele Marie, the creation of Adele Vanderkar, established over 25 years ago, is one of these. Originally a jewellery and accessories buyer for Harvey Nichols in the late 1970s, Adele caught the buzz from seeing her own designs flying off the shelves, and...

A Decorative Revolution...

Wednesday 23rd July 2008

Plain walls are simple and safe, there’s no denying it. But if you ever visit friends’ houses, see them being all clever and creative and wish you could too then look no further... Because for those wanting to add a bit of individuality to their homes, Brume Basics has just the answer......

Classic Luxury with a Twist…

Tuesday 22nd July 2008

If, like us, you like children to look like children (images of Mummy’s Little Lolita in the press of late have simply been too much to take) then read on... Because Poppy & Ned have captured the innocence and wonder of childhood with their beautiful collection of clothing for babies and children....

The A/W IT Bag...

Monday 21st July 2008

The average person has between four and seven dreams a night. Lay your eyes on this and you’ll dream of nothing else. The Chloe Cyndi is undoubtedly set to be one of THE IT bags of the Autumn / Winter season. And at a healthy four figures (the black patent comes in...

Chic Living...

Friday 18th July 2008

French, Gustavian, Portofino painted... All firm favourites of ours on the furniture front. When it comes to creating a chic living space, nothing does it better than neutral coloured chalky walks (or the right wallpaper if the budget allows) and a splattering of the said furniture. The Lavender Barn online...

Go The Extra Mile...

Thursday 17th July 2008

When it comes to a special occasion, landmark or milestone, to show you’ve really gone that extra mile in the thoughtful gift giving stakes, the best (be they embossed with initials, a name or even a monogram) come bespoke. For over 20 years Noble Macmillan has been designing, manufacturing and selling...

All At The Click Of A Mouse...

Wednesday 16th July 2008

Whoever said high fashion wouldn’t sell online was wrong. Natalie Massenet (Net-A-Porter) has gone well beyond the call of duty to silence her critics. But fine jewellery? Surely not? Boodles, Boucheron, Theo Fennell and Tiffany all have eboutiques well equipped with the some of the finest jewellery that money can...

Golden Rules One & Two...

Monday 14th July 2008

Picnics equal Pimms, Parma ham and if you’re opting for 80s style, pork pies. They also equal rubbish. Golden rule when picnicking: take two big bin bags. One for recycling (all that plastic Parma ham packaging is enough to set anyone remotely green off on a rant); one for everything else....

Highly Desirable...

Friday 11th July 2008

Whilst independent boutiques tend to come and go a bit like the English weather, as with most businesses, there are those that do well, that develop a loyal customer following and that continue year after year to offer that which is highly desirable. Plumo is one of these. It’s a boutique store...

A Cool New Concept…

Thursday 10th July 2008

Love it or loathe it, tubes, trains and buses play a crucial role in London life (when time is of the essence, cabs just don’t cut it) and everyone knows (my mother included) that the Oyster Card is THE must have accessory when it comes to public transport. We loved the Oyster...

High St Priced Handbags...

Wednesday 9th July 2008

Every woman knows (and every man doesn’t understand) that you can never have too many handbags... The latest collection from Oushka is bound to make fashionistas go weak at the knees. Incorporating the season’s hottest trends into innovative designs that meet the demands of modern life, Oushka is one of the...

The Pick...

Tuesday 8th July 2008

If the idea of a sophisticated picnic a deux - one weekend or warm evening (though at this rate candlelight on the carpet might be more likely) - sounds appealing but the prospect of labouring over endless nibbly bits and fiddling about with tupperware isn’t quite so, then no look further......

Small, Soft and Edible (well almost)…

Friday 4th July 2008

Pedi or not (though pedi is preferable) feet are rarely all that nice to nibble on... unless you ask a new mummy that is. Ask a new mummy what she thinks of her baby’s feet and she’s likely to tell you she could eat them... So small, soft and (almost) edible are...

The Luxury of White...

Thursday 3rd July 2008

Chrissie Rucker must have known she was on to a good thing when she founded the White Company back in 1990 and with the launch of The White Flower Company this May, we’re putting our money on Christopher Wood being on to one too. Floral designer Wood, who has enjoyed a successful...

A Colourful Collection, in Comfort...

Wednesday 2nd July 2008

If you’re looking for comfort above all else in the shoe stakes (and let’s face it, at all day events and weddings that go on too long there’s nothing we want more) then look no further... Firm favourites on the mummy map, Floyd Shoes are really so comfortable that you won't...

No One Hit Wonder...

Tuesday 1st July 2008

When we laid eyes on Lydia Courteille’s collection everything else stopped. It was the rose ring (pictured) that got our attention and when we went on to check out the rest of the collection and see whether this stunning piece was just a one hit wonder, we were not disappointed. Lydia Courteille...

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