Caffè Nero Competition

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

Do you want the opportunity to have your portrait created by an up and coming Italian artist? Well here is your chance…

One very very lucky member of the public will become a collector of bespoke art personal to them and a potential heirloom, thanks to an opportunity from the Italian coffee house Caffè Nero.

Venice Biennale exhibitor Dario Agrimi will personally create a portrait for you, Then this will be re-produced on a gift card for your purse or wallet. How utterly amazing is that!!

The coffee shop will be commissioning 12 paintings inspired by the nation’s favourite drink coffee. These 12 stunning pieces of art will be re-produced in-store and on limited edition Nero gift cards. 50 runners-up will also be in with the chance to win limited edition gift cards.

Agrimi, from Trani Italy and has a reputation for his dynamic and expressive, personal and vibrant artworks.

Carry with you a copy of your heirloom with you at all times and top it up when ever you need to!!

Caffè Nero was the first to introduce a takeaway cup featuring Artwork when they promoted the Turner, Whistler, Monet exhibition at Tate Britain in 2005. To this day countless establishments have followed suit.

ENTER THE COMPETITION HERE!!

Foxcroft and Ginger

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

Foxcroft and Ginger was opened 4 years ago, Foxcroft & Ginger takes its name from its owners. Quentin’s family name is Foxcroft and his wife Georgina who is a very proud redhead. With their combined passion for food and relaxation and seeing as there was nowhere that offered a totally chilled out place to just sit, eat and enjoy the finer things in life, they set about brining a little place to relax, eat fabulous food, sip tremendous coffee and indulge in a spot of wine. They found a missing niche and they have certainly done a grand job of filling it.

We where invited to sample the menu and see for ourselves that this place has ready got what it takes to make any hungry Londoner satisfied in more ways than one.

The decor is modern and industrial with exposed brick walls, wooden tables and benches that have comfy cushions. Very welcoming when you want to while away a few hours enjoying fine coffee, fresh orange juice and delectable food.

We where seated upstairs near the window, perfect for food photography. If you know me by now you will know I’m rather partial to a good foodie shot. Fashion and food are my favourite things in life and when you find a fashionable place to eat that makes the heart race a little faster.

We ordered our coffees, Ian went for the long black and I had the Aeropress, Mine was like nectar, no sugar or milk was needed although they did give me a nice little jug of steamed soya milk on the side. By all accounts Ian’s coffee was rather good too.

We indulged in a drop of freshly squeezed orange juice that was sublime and complemented or brunch so well. Served in mini bottles they looked just perfect nestled on the little wooden table.

Now for the main event….the food. I have never seen eggs Benedict served with pulled pork before so this is what I opted for. Ian had the hash brown, sausage, egg breakfast with Bloody Mary sauce.

My perfect eggs on perfect soft, lean pulled pork that melted into the sourdough bread so tenderly. This is what Sundays where meant for. Ian’s dish was accompanied by lots of nodding in my direction so I feel he felt the same.

We then paused for a while chatting about our weekend and how great the place was. Trying to pick fault but alas all we could come up with was that we actually live a little too far away and it meant we couldn’t make it our regular Sunday haunt!!

Never one to pass up on pudding even brunch has to have a sweet! Ian decided to go for a pot proper tea and a freshly made scone with jam. Keen not to pile on too many pounds I could only muster a herbal tea! Letting the side down I know, but did you see the size of my meal?!

Now we have to point out here that yes this is rather a picture packed review but seeing is believing and we needed to do this place justice, and you know me…photography and Personal styling are my main things, along with of course writing for Frost and my own fashion magazine!

All the food served at Foxcroft and Ginger is all made on the premises including the jam, scones, cakes and even the bread. Most of the cakes and bread are sold to other local establishments and they only purchase local produce for around the area.

If you haven’t paid them a visit you really should, if you are lucky enough to live near by we are very jealous and wish we could sample the entire menu! Saying that we defiantly will be back as it’s top of our list as everything we saw served looked utterly beautiful.

Top marks for presentation, satisfaction, attention to detail and the staff where delightful and attentive.

We give it 5 stars here at Frost Magazine as all go this delicious food came in under £25!!!

Next week head over to SLBStyle.com and you can see the rest of our day filled with all the fashion and the London sights!

Follow them on Twitter @Foxcroftanginger.

Find them

3 Berwick Street, Soho
London W1F 0DR
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69-79 Mile End Road
Whitechapel E1 4TT

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Feathers 40th Birthday Bash

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

We spent a wonderful night celebrating with a charming family and drank some seriously exceptional cocktails. We chatted away to all 3 generations about life, family, pets and the passion of the clothing industry. To say I was in my element would be an understatement.

Snapped with Lilly Pebbles

Robert from Feathers

The charming Richard from D.J. Limbrey Distilling Co

The event was supported by D1 London Gin with the distinctive blue skull artwork created by Jacky Tsai who you all will instantly recognise his designs when I say “Alexander McQween” He was the intern that created the highly sought after fashion accessory that to this day is still coveted.

He is a passionate artist that’s so humble you just gravitate to him. We talked about all his up and coming creations, what inspires him, design, life and his culture. But mostly our love of fabrics, pattern cutting and all the fashion geeky stuff that makes me giddy. I’m really looking forward to seeing his new collection soon and letting you all know more about him.

The reason we where there was to celebrate with Feathers for its 40th birthday. Feathers is a beautiful family run business that first opened it’s doors way back in 1969. The Burstein’s gave the original boutique labels like Biba, Ossie Clark and many more. Now the stunning well established shop has a huge following and an even bigger reputation.

2 Lovely ladies and our very own Catherine right there in the background. Almost a photobomb moment!!

DJ Georgia Lewis was in the house!

We made new friends!

We nibbled on the best canapés

Fabulous Stylists

Edward Aydin from Fashion Broadcasting Corporation Styleisfashion.com

Style and fashion is what I live, breath and sleep for. I’m the kind of girl that goes to bed at night dreaming about all aspects of style, from shooting beauty, helping clients feel and look good to searching for one off outfits I or they will love for years to come.

My idea of a perfect day is browsing in a calm little boutique that I know will always be able to help me find the perfect outfit for my client or myself! Being able to find stunning items that will work on photo shoots or just to browse amongst the delightful clothes and mentally style an outfit from top to bottom I’m my head.
Feathers ticks all the boxes for me and even you are not close to the Knightsbridge store they have an online boutique that’s amazingly user friendly. The company are constantly looking for new and exciting designers to add to the store and website. Keeping it up to date for each and every season. There is something for everyone and quality is guaranteed.

The lovely Alison from Felicities

The charismatic Dominic Limbrey & The oh so talented Jacky Tsai

3 Generations of the Feathers family all squished together! An amazing family and it was so wonderful to meet the Grandma that I adore now as much as my own.

We have decided to go back very soon and feature the store for an article. They where packed to the rafters last night and it was one of the best fashion gorges we have had in a very long time. We filled up on perfectly made cocktails featuring the totally mind blowing infused gin created by D.J. Limbrey and glorious style.

The shop is situated right next to Harrods so you can’t miss it. It’s well worth a visit and even if you can’t make a trip there you have to follow this wonderful families boutique on twitter! If you are near by then pop along, say hello and wander about this beautiful store. If you have ever heard of them then you will thank me so much for introducing it to you! Now get those heels on and hightail yourself off for a gastronomic fashion feast!

Now if you have spotted yourself and want a lovely little link to your website to Twitter page, please don’t hesitate in contacting me @SarahBacchus and l will give you a mention with links. Both myself and my photographer husband Ian Bacchus had a great evening and came home with so many cards we lost track!!

Shaped in Mexico

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

Shaped In Mexico was a Pop Up Art Show that ran for 5 days over last weekend in London and we are hoping they are going to be bringing it back on a regular basis as it was one of the best events we have attended. The talented and Award winning artists, designers and musicians that are either from Mexico or have been inspired by the country all created a plethora of tantalising, exquisite and delightful art. With the origins of Mexican life intertwined within every artistic piece. Fashion is deep rooted in my background being a Fashion design student and personal stylist its easy to see the influences that had filtered through.

Maria Vogel an amazing designer on Mexico’s fashion scene. Her work and amazing attention to detail has won her huge acclaim. Not only are her designs truly incredible but they are also exceptionally well cut. The choice of fabrics really depict the Mexican heritage and style women desire.

She has featured in ELLE MEXICO, VOGUE, GLAMOUR, HARPER’S BAZAAR, and NYLON, among others. She has also been part of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Mexico many times.

The artists themselves where all either from the stunning country or where inspired by its beauty.

The Pop Up display combined visual arts, music, design, stunning fashion and delicious liquor. Its aim was to bring to like the real Mexico! We think it was a tremendous hit all round.

Then it was time to eat, drink and sample the Mexican night life! A truly amazing evening and we really hope this becomes a regular thing. Even if its just a few times a year we will be putting this in the diary and attending each and every one of them as it was spectacular.

Nip over to the Shaped in Mexico website to see more and read all about the concept and the artists.

Follow them on Twitter @shapedinmexico

Bubba Gump Comes To London

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

We where invited to the first UK’s first Bubba Gump restaurant last night and we have to say it was oh so very good! The staff where totally brilliant, very helpful and extremely attentive.

The American novelty fast food chain is best known for taking its inspiration from Forrest Gump and has over 30 restaurants around the world. They have a memorabilia shop on the ground floor for all the kids among us! Get ready for a rather picture packed article as we really needed to do this place justice. Here we go….Are you guys ready for possibly the best new dining experience to hit London in a very long time.

This quirky themed restaurant has shrimp as the main part of the menu with over 20 different styles to be precise. They do offer fish, steak, chicken, ribs, salads as alternatives for those of you that don’t really like a good old prawn. We indulged in so many different dishes and all had perfect and delectable flavours.

The menu consists of Coconut Shrimp, I’m not normally a huge fan of coconut but by golly was it good. They do Lobster Linguine, Dixie Style Baby Back Ribs. The most mouthwatering chicken that you will ever have. You will never want any other chicken dish anywhere else! No really it’s seriously so good and knocks spots off anywhere we have been in a long time.

We spent the entire evening indulging in shrimp, chicken, chips and dips. I can’t tell you how utterly impressed we where with this amazing place. You need to get ya running shoes on Forest style and head there very soon.

When we were served the huge portion of creamed mash 2 breasts of the best breaded chicken and an entire corn on the cob with perfect chicken gravy I nearly died and went to heaven. I kid you not when I say I have woken up this morning dreaming of my next visit!!

There was also appetisers like Mama Gump’s Garlic Bread Basket. Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and the Shrimper’s Net Catch!! We didn’t see any ‘Peas n Carrots’ sadly but expect they could well rustle some up for you if you had the whim!!

Oh did I mention the puddings…..

With plenty of Forrest Gump references all over the restaurant! It’s a fun foodies place to try out. Pictures, posters, quotes and memorabilia adorn every scrap of space. It’s a sight the behold and such a great night out you will long to watch the film and remember how wonderful life is. Well it’s like a box of chocolates isn’t it but here at Bubba Gump you know what your gona get… Darn amazing food and wicked cocktails that will have you coming back time and time again!!

It seats 400 over two floors, open seven days a week, 11.30am until late.

Bubba Gump in London is situated on 13 Coventry St, Piccadilly Circus, London W1D 7DH. Strictly walk-ins only. Now you can call an hour ahead but be warned this place is set to rock London so best get your Forest trainers at the ready as you might be standing around for a few blocks!! To get on the queue list and possibly save you some time, call 020 3763 5288. They can’t guarantee it will be really fast but you can be sure that the food is out of this world once yup get in there!!

That’s all I have to say about that!!

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Winter Wonderland at Debenhams

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

Christmas is fast approaching, I know you really don’t want to hear that at all but it is. I can hear you shout ‘Lets get Halloween out of the way first’ But hear me out as its a good idea to start searching for all those lovely gifts right now as it will take the stress out of the December rush. Even online shopping has to be thought of. Debenhams invited us to take a wander about the Winter Wonderland press event recently and to take a look at all the lovely beauty items that will be on offer for all the girls. Let me know if you would like me to do a Christmas gift guide to help take the stress out of it even more?

We totally loved this little gadget as its a skin rejuvenator. Perfect for those fine lines and wrinkles.

With all the latest perfumes to try we rather loved the CKReveal as it was so delightfully fresh, vibrant and wears so very well. This is a delicious scent featuring raw salt and an erotic array of sandalwood and glorious orris. Its slightly oriental with its warmth, perfect for the winter months.

Makeup galore and a girls dream. The new Urban Decay Naked pallet is out soon and it had us in its spell. Its a stunning matt collection thats just perfect for the handbag, holidays and little touchups throughout the day. Defiantly a big hint for you guys out there. One of those unwrapped on Christmas morning will get you extra brownie points and lashings of extra helpings we promise!

Manicures where available showcasing the latest OPI winter range.

Stunning box sets from ModelsOwn, with colours so indulgent you will need to pick up a separate one for yourself. Isn’t that the rule when Christmas shopping anyway….Self gifting is what makes this time of year so wonderful and no one needs to know!

Now for the giddy fun bit…Debenhams are doing their very own calendar again this year after the success of last year. Its set to be even better. Here is a tiny sneak peak. Im not going to tell you anymore as you will just have to put one of these on your December pre Christmas wish list won’t you!

Follow Debenhams on Twitter @Debenhams

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Backstage With Ashley Isham at London Fashion Week

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

I got to shoot backstage for Ashley Isham this season. Ashley is one of my all time favourite designers and having worked with him before I knew we where in for an amazing show. Here is what you don’t really see, the real roots of London Fashion Week. The blood sweat and tears…well not the tears as it was incredibly calm and wonderful backstage and the show was mind blowing!

I did manage to get a lovely snap of Ashley and his sister Khaty.

Ashley is delightful, very graceful and highly talented. He started making his own clothes aged 12. A lifetime of devotion, skill and passion has gone into each and every one of his shows, with each one getting better and better. I can truly say this one was something of pure beauty and the ravishing dresses had us holding your hands to our faces and gasping in utter delight.

Backstage was easy going, relaxed and almost spa like. What has happened to the dramatic, rushed hot and bothered fashion week I ounce knew. I Think it has something to do with the organisation from Selina at freelancetheworkspace.com as it was heaven to be part of. Don’t get me wrong there where a few people rushing about here and there trying to find models that where a little late coming from other shows but the cool calmness was apparent and Selina herself is such a wonderful calm person, I believe it has rubbed off!

Nails by Naomi Gonzalez Represented by Freelance The Work Space using The Body Shop

Hair by TONY&GUY session team directed by Daniele Angelis using Label m Professional haircare

Makeup by Nguyen Grealis using The Body Shop

Front row was full of excited and interesting people knowing they wouldn’t be disappointed.

Now for the show itself….are you ready!! It was marvellous and magical!!

A wonderful romantic show thats going to be hard to top!!

London Fashion Week: Jamie Wei Huang

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

The show was the first one of the day for us on Friday. The collection was fun vibrant and had the feel of industrial oversized garments that will be hugely sort after. Strong elements with cool design details and bold silhouettes. Jackets with additions of PVC pockets and fine detailing and edging. Puffball boobtube crop tops and billowing masculine trousers. The entire collection was original and fun. Brilliant use of materials and cutting to represent the modern girl about town. All in all wearable but slightly wacky.

Although one aspect of the show will keep tongues wagging for days…a few of the models where so tiny it created a stir amongst the crowd. Shocked and bewildered faces could be seen no and again. Its such a shame the British fashion council have not regulated this enough. This was the only downside to to show. The collection had many items that can and will fit into the fashion sets wardrobe we are sure.

Oversized bum bags and clutches caught our eyes and are one the wish list for Spring Summer next year.

The Lovely Kimberly Garner sat and watched the show dressed in a cute outfit of a loose black chiffon top, leather shorts and over the knee boots.

The crowd at the show was oh so very stylish and we couldn’t help grab a snap of them as we watched. Apart form these two astonished faces and the concerned looks of most of the people around us….We particularly loved this young ladies hat!

For more from our day featuring our very own fashion and style head over to www.slbstyle.com and check it out.

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