Our Watch Shop Favourites

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Sarah Bacchus

The Watchshop.com has just launched its latest collection and we attended the preview last week. So here are Our Watch Shop Favourites that might inspire you for your Christmas shopping. Yes I did just utter those terrifying 2 little words. We have just 93 days till we all unwrap our loved ones little treasures. We find that giving amazing gifts is better than receiving them. Well I do, and I love to purchase what’s hot and happening on the arm candy front.

I will be putting together a little Christmas gift guide very soon so make sure you check in closer to Christmas for that. For now these little beauties stood out and said, “Hey look at me…You know who would love to wear me on Christmas day!”
Here is one of the stratford watches. This one would be perfect for the man in your life that loves traditional styling or retro cool. Its very hipster and would easily look utterly fabulous worn by a fashionista like myself. Just think ripped black skinny jeans, oversized mans crisp white shirt and a pair vibrant orange heels to bring out the glorious teal face and rose gold trim. The price tag for this (now my personal favourite) Is a joyful £89.95 and they come in a few different colours.

This Armani exchange Serena watch is the perfect match for multiple outfits. So this would be a great purchase if you love to change up your look. Or if your unsure what colour watch face to treat someone to. At just £132 its a real steal for a drop of designer style.

This Stunning Guess sunrise watch is so beautifully crafted and it had me so excited when I first caught sight of it. This is a real statement watch for those trend setters that love a touch of tradition. With the crocodile skin design these roman numerals really pop out. Its priced at £189.99 and I think its worth every penny. To open this on Christmas day would be a really breathtaking moment.

This Guess ladies sparkling pink watch priced at £129.99 is in aid of Get in Touch Foundation. All the profits from this sale of this pretty number benefit the fight against breast cancer. With its pretty rose gold and crystal design we can see this being a really popular piece for this Christmas.
Juicy Couture have outdone themselves with this amazing daydreamer watch. If you want a pop of colour to add that touch of fun then this is the watch for you. The floral design make this the ideal gift for those girly girls. Someone that loves their floral dresses and feminine touches. Its priced at a very reasonable £95.00. The perfect understated, statement item.

Then we have this stunning Orla Kiely ladies Patricia watch. The perfect gift for (I think) any girl. Its pretty, cute a little retro but with a modern twist. Its priced at an incredible £79.95. For a little bit of eclectic cool I think thats one very desirable gift idea. The colour of the beige leather strap really enhance the watch face. What an ideal watch to wear with an all black ensemble. Or for those ladies that only ever wear black, this is a great addition to add a little subtle colour to their wardrobe. It would lift any outfit and bring it up to date.

Then lastly the Mondaine Swiss Railway clock. This is a must for any London household. Its on my loft apartment wish list. Imagine it sitting against an exposed brick wall or a crisp white wall in any kitchen, lounge, living room or even bedroom. Classic London living at its height of sophistication. This statement clock is priced at £285. Place it in a prime location to really show this time piece off to its best.

There you have it, the first of my Christmas gift ideas list! For more gift ideas or if you just want to update your accessories then pop over to the Watch Shops website HERE.

Nip over to www.slbstyle.com for more fashion, lifestyle, and beauty advice! See you all again very soon!

Celebrate Alice in Wonderland’s birthday with Chambord Pop-Up

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Kesh

Fancy venturing down the Rabbit Hole to try out something new?

In the same year that Queen Elizabeth II celebrates becoming the UK’s longest reigning monarch, Lewis Carroll’s infamous Alice in Wonderland turns 150 years old and from today, Chambord are hosting an end of summer croquet and cocktails pop-up. Chambord Chapter Eight: Games will give the public a chance to put their croquet skills to the test while sipping on a delicious Chambord cocktail and sampling the delights French-American burger legends, Le Bun, are serving up. Best of all, you get to enjoy this experience on a transformed rooftop terrace in London Fields fit for a Queen, and did we mention Flamingo Mallets…? So if you fancy trying your hand at your best ‘Aspinall’ Peel or Forward Balling technique the party will be in full swing from 10th-13th September.

Grab your tickets here

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chambord-chapter-eight-games-tickets-17937705159

Tickets are five pounds and include complimentary Chambord Cocktail and Flamingo Mallet hire for Croquet so grab some friends and have a FlaminGO

Chambord Chapter Eight: Games

Proof, Field Works, Martello St, London

#5thviewbloggers Event

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Sarah Bacchus

We attended and amazing blogger event is this Saturday. The event was held at the top floor of Waterstones near Piccadilly with amazing prizes and personalised gifts in the goody bags.

We drank superb cocktails and snaked on delicious honey bee and cheese cookies. The #5thviewbloggers event was held by 2 lovely bloggers Albertine from Dippy Writes & Jessica from LookWhatIGot. It was all about networking with brands and fellow bloggers. We met companies like Bee Good, GelTouch, Mink and Stone and Venus Concept.

These two lovely ladies had the event running so smoothly it was very impressive.
Mink and stone was one brand that blew me away. Their concept is to create your very own necklace and jewellery designs and then for others to purchase your items. If you sell your items then you are rewarded with 10% commission that you then can use to make and purchase more designs. Incredible, beautiful and stunning beads are at your fingertips. I will be doing a full article and review very soon. So keep your eyes peeled for this coming soon.

We mingled and chatted away with fantastic like minded bloggers. The event way too fast and we had the best time ever.

Visit my website www.SLBStyle.com for more about what I get up to. My fashion and beauty loves and general London life as a full time blogger.

For event photography contact Ian at www.2boxes.co.uk

Discover The Origins Of British Luxury

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Corinne Tuddenham-Finn

Take a walk with The Connaught and Fox & Squirrel on a specially curated tour of Mayfair

In collaboration with London guide, Fox & Squirrel, The Connaught is offering a series of walks tailored to explore and unveil the origins of British luxury in the early 17th century when Mayfair became a destination for luxury craftsmen. Accompanied by a Fox & Squirrel historian, during the two-hour walks, guests will delve into the archives of bespoke tailors, milliners and perfumers, meeting some of the capital’s most talented artisans.

Walks start at The Connaught at 4pm and take place on the first Tuesday of every month and cover royal endorsement at the archives and workshops of respected holders of the Royal Warrant (4 August), extravagant materials (8 September), contemporary crafts (6 October), bespoke (3 November) and service (8 December).

Each walk costs £125 and ends at The Connaught’s Coburg Bar with a cocktail specially created to resonate the theme of the walk.

About The Connaught…

The Connaught occupies a quiet corner in the heart of Mayfair Village – one of the most exclusive and fashionable districts of London. Overlooking the calm of Carlos Place and the stunning Tadao Ando water feature ‘Silence’…as well as several contemporary and fine art galleries. Guests can enjoy the finer things in life right on the Connaught’s doorstep. It is also however just minutes from exquisite restaurants, and within walking distance of some of London’s most charming parks and gardens. And with Oxford Street, the West End and the airports all easily accessible, the Connaught is the perfect London base.

About Fox & Squirrel…

In 2010, two women named Penelope and Jojo were living in London, searching for jobs to go to once they’d graduated with MAs in Cultural and Creative Industries from Kings College.

The city was still deep in recession, and finding work was proving to be a frustrating, demoralising task. Taking inspiration from the Victorian Lady’s Guide Association (1880), a group offering employment prospects to educated middle class women, training them as guides and personal shoppers, Penelope and Jojo saw an opportunity, and Fox & Squirrel was born.

The whole of London became their battleground, and a group of incredibly talented, knowledgeable and creative individuals their ground troops. They started to map London’s cultural terrain, and within just a year of operation, Fox & Squirrel was awarded the prestigious title Best Guided Walks by The Guardian.

Fast-forward three years and Penelope is now running Fox & Squirrel solo. The company has expanded its repertoire to include walks focused on art, fashion, food, street photography, architecture and film. A Brixton-based food writer named Lindsay goes undercover for one of Penelope’s Brixton Food Walks, with the aim of reviewing it for the local press.

Feigning a lack of local area knowledge, Lindsay (badly) pretends to know anything about Brixton, until her cover is blown by one of the Chefs featured on the walk, and is forced to reveal her true identity. Despite being outed in this way, Lindsay is genuinely impressed with Fox & Squirrel’s local area knowledge, as well as the critical and social commentary the walk incites, and writes a very positive review.

Months later, Penelope is looking for a new food guide, and Lindsay joins the team in a comedic display of poacher-turned-gamekeeper, and the new dynamic duo is born.

Fox & Squirrel continues to thrive and grow. Walks remain the face of Fox & Squirrel, but also collaborate with established, prestigious brands such as The Connaught, Getty Images and The New Craftsman, as well as provide bespoke consulting services for private clients, Business Improvement Districts and PRs.

Nadine Baggott Unveils New Website & Launches YouTube Channel The Beauty Know It All

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Corinne Tuddenham-Finn

Nadine Baggott, health and beauty editor at HELLO! magazine, has launched her new website at nadinebaggott.com in addition to a new YouTube channel The Beauty Know It All.

Nadine has been a health and beauty journalist for 25 years and also contributes to television programmes including ITV’s Lorraine, The Titchmarsh Show, the BBC’s The Clothes Show and Vanessa and The Club, as well as being This Morning’s Beauty Presenter for over fifteen years.

Nadine would like to hear from beauty brands & PRs so they can work together to give informative, expert beauty advice for women over forty on YouTube.

www.nadinebaggott.com

@nadinebaggott

corinne@frostmagazine.com

@ladycdtt

www.corinne-modelling.co.uk

Simply Man Launches In The UK…

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Corinne Tuddenham-Finn

This month sees the launch of grooming brand Simply Man in the UK.

MATCH by Simply Man is a new and exclusive grooming collection specially formulated for men’s hair, body and face.

Formulated to the highest professional specification, the most advanced cleansing, conditioning and moisturising ingredients combine with advanced anti-ageing technology and a subtle masculine fragrance.

The collection features:

Body & Hair Shampoo (£9.99), containing ginseng extract, mineral salts and wheat proteins which work in synergy to regain total well-being for hair and body

Performance 3-in-1 Shampoo (£9.99), designed to soothe, moisturise and nourish the hair and scalp

Performance 3-in-1 Lotion (£9.99), a powerful lotion which performs an effective antibacterial and energising action to combat scalp imperfections, prevent the formation of sebum (oily/greasy hair), eliminate dandruff and arrest premature hair loss (alopecia)

Strong Gel (£9.99), a strong wet-look acrylic modelling gel; Matte Groomer (£10.99), a matt-effect grooming paste to give long-lasting hold

Anti-ageing Response Cream (£12.99) containing a botanical and biotechnological complex designed to sooth, firm and protect the skin, revitalise the complexion and hinder the visible signs of ageing.

MATCH by Simply Man has been formulated and created by hair and beauty care experts at Reef Cosmetics and is available exclusively at the CHILL CABINET.

www.chill-cabinet.co.uk
@ChillCabinet
www.reefcosmetics.ch

The Courthouse Hotel London celebrates Afternoon Tea Week… KIKO Milano launches limited edition collection Rebel Romantic… KISS Cosmetics launch Mini’s…

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Corinne Tuddenham-Finn

The Courthouse Hotel London is celebrating Afternoon Tea Week from August 10-16 with two exotic afternoon teas. The hotel’s in house Asian restaurant will be offering a unique Japanese Afternoon Tea, complete with Tamago, a Japanese sweet omelette and an Inari Pocket, a honey-marinated tofu fillet with rice. For that week only guests will also be able to sample a complimentary plum wine. Also available at Silk, will be an Asian Afternoon Tea, featuring Kutchi Dabeli, a sweet potato filling in steamed buns and Sev Aloo Papdi Chaat, savoury puffed pocked lined with potato, sweet tamarind and mint sauce which will be served with a complimentary glass of champagne. The Courthouse Hotel was once the notorious Great Marlborough Street Magistrates Court where the likes of Oscar Wilde, Mick Jagger and John Lennon were tried, but has since been transformed into a luxury hotel.

www.courthouse-hotel.com
@HotelCourthouse

Beauty brand KIKO Milano has announced the launch of Rebel Romantic, a limited edition collection inspired by Pre-Raphaelite heroines. The collection consists of a variety of products for the eyes, lips and face. Featuring Art Nouveau-inspired packaging, the range of 12 products includes the Perfecting Bronzer (£12.90) which combines a powder with a bronzer and boasts exclusive Atomization Technology; Contouring Pencil Set (£9.90); and Reckless Spirit Eyeshadow Palette (£12.90); Rebel Romantic Mirror (£5.90); and Pochette (£7.90). The Rebel Romantic collection will be available to buy in KIKO Milano stores and online from the end of August 2015.

www.kikocosmetics.com
@kikocosmeticsUK

E-commerce beauty brand KISS Cosmetics has announced the launch of Mini’s: mini versions of their colour products which will enable customers to try before they buy. The Mini’s will be available for the following products – KISStick, Lip Vinyl and SheerStick and are priced at £2 each including packaging.

kisscosmetics.co.uk
@KissCosmeticsUK

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