Luxe Mail - October 2009

Ring a Ding Ding

Friday 30th October 2009

Diamonds are so 2008… costume jewellery is a recessionista's new best friend (especially when you've got an exclusive 20% discount to play with). That is, when the stones aren't falling out, and the gold turning an unbecoming shade of green the minute it comes into contact with water. No, we like...

A Crafty Idea

Wednesday 28th October 2009

A recession coupled with winter equals evenings in, and whilst we love nothing better than a bowl of noodle soup and a marathon of trash TV, the devil makes work for idle hands (aka ‘accidental’ online shopping sprees). Which is why we’ll be busying ours with our new favourite thing, Emily...

Toasty Toes

Monday 26th October 2009

We’re lusting after a pair of vertiginous over-the-knees but if we’re totally honest with ourselves, we know that the only boots in our wardrobes with an acceptable cost-per-wear this autumn/winter will be sheepskin and oh-so-snuggly. Last year’s pair are either looking a little worse-for-wear, or you still haven’t yet discovered the boons...

Art Attack

Friday 23rd October 2009

They say that your sitting room reflects the persona you want to portray to guests (a Monet here, a Renoir there), but we all know that the kitchen's where the heart/fun is... So reconsider that sun-bleached postcard and boring calendar and indulge instead, in a few well-chosen, light hearted prints courtesy...

Use Your Head

Wednesday 21st October 2009

When it comes to chic wedding outfits, it pays to use your head...literally. In times like these, when forking out on a new dress just isn’t an option, a natty little hat or fascinator is just the thing to update your look. But before you end up spending your dress fund...

Food Glorious Food

Monday 19th October 2009

Ever wished for a one-stop shop where you could fulfil all your grocery needs? Somewhere you could do your weekly food shop as well as stocking up on more unusual ingredients with which to wow your weekend supper guests? Your wishes have been granted in the form of foodies' heaven Natoora,...

Working Wardrobe

Wednesday 14th October 2009

These days, laptops and Blackberrys are not just gadgets – they are as important to us as, say, the family pet, whether we’re simply checking emails, doing a spot of shopping on the go, or browsing SheerLuxe. Is carrying your trusty MacBook or Vaio in a boring black nylon carry case...

Somewhere Over the Rainbow...

Monday 12th October 2009

As the husbands/other halves of us SheerLuxers will attest, we’re a lot more likely to experiment with new brands than they are. When it comes to clothing, the men in our lives would much rather stick to the shops they know and trust – Ralph Lauren, Crew Clothing, and Pink, namely. So...

Bridging the Gap

Friday 9th October 2009

If you thought bridge was the sole preserve of the more, ahem, seasoned among us, you’d be mistaken. New company Bridge in the Box are making bridge cool again, with their modern sets in zingy colours. Just be warned: you may have to fight Granny for the bridge table. Inside each...

The Coldest Wintour

Wednesday 7th October 2009

It’s not often you see a group of Choo-clad, sunglass-wearing fashionistas lining the foyer of your local cinema. But this was the scene on the opening night of The September Issue, a documentary which takes a behind-the-scenes, rarely seen before look at the inner workings of fashion bible American Vogue, and...

Waxing Lyrical...

Monday 5th October 2009

The ingredients for a totally chic home? Farrow and Ball Dimity on the walls, a sofa with feet, and a sumptuous Josephine Home cashmere throw. Something missing? The delicious scent of a premium candle. You’ll be pleased to know that an expensive-smelling home needn’t actually cost a fortune (which is probably...

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