Orla Kiely Spring 2021 Collection | Frost Loves.

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Catherine Balavage

I have to confess that I love beautiful things. I mean, who doesn’t? If you want beauty then Orla Kiely is the answer. Known for bold, gorgeous, patterned designs: Orla Kiely has a new Spring 2021 collection of bags. The hardest thing is choosing just one of them. The quality is as high as it can be obviously, it is Orla Kiely. Buying one of these bags is an investment piece. It is impossible to open the package and not gasp. If you do anything this month then treat yourself, or someone else, to one. You deserve it and you will not regret it.

As we step into Spring 2021 and the world starts to open again after the latest lockdown, you might be looking to refresh your style. Bright and bold prints that evoke happiness and instantly update your wardrobe are easy to come by, thanks to Orla Kiely’s latest collection.

The popular Irish brand, famed for its colourful prints and signature patterns, has launched a brand-new collection of handbags, with a retro feel. The S/S ’21 season features geometric flower patterns, stylish stripes and clean, simple designs that fit effortlessly into any lifestyle.

With rucksacks, crossbody styles and new purses; the latest collection offers something for every taste; with many using the much-loved durable matt-coated cotton canvas that Orla Kiely has become known for. Designed to withstand unexpected spills and rain showers; these handbags and purses are the definition of stylish but practical.

All handbags can be bought directly via www.orlakiely.com

Bromell Handbag: £115

Available in Solid Stem Sunflower, Stripe Flower and Nouveau Stem designs.

The petite Bromell crossbody comes with a zip closure, two carry handles and an adjustable, removable shoulder strap. Made from a coated cotton canvas, it’s neat enough to carry under your arm and equally stylish when worn as a crossbody.

Bestie Backpack: £160

Available in Stripe Flower, Solid Stem Sunflower, Nouveau Stem and Classic Multi Stem designs.

The Bestie is Orla Kiely’s staple backpack tote and the brand’s bestselling bag! It’s been perfectly designed for anyone who travels regularly. With a sleek shape, it’s surprisingly roomy with a zip pocket on the front for easy access to your essentials. It has multiple pockets to store your valuables safely and can fit A4 documents and laptops up to 15 “.

Tennison Backpack: £240

Available in Lobster Pot Rockpool and Flower Tile Navy designs.

Your new favourite backpack for all occasions. This medium-sized bag is roomy enough to hold your essentials and more. Part of the brand’s new Barkcloth collection, it offers a sophisticated alternative to leather, with a sleek and stylish silhouette. The bag comes with luxe gold hardware and an elegant little hand strap for easy carrying.

Forget Me Not Crossbody: £90

Available in Stripe Flower and Beluga designs.

This version of the Forget Me Not can be worn across the body using the long, adjustable strap that attaches to the wallet. It’s roomy enough to fit a large smartphone along with all your card, receipts, and coins, so you need never misplace your phone or purse again.
Forget Me Not Wallet: £80

Available in Solid Stem Sunflower and Nouveau Stem designs.

The Forget Me Not wallet is classic in shape and function. It has a multitude of compartments and slots to keep your cards, notes, receipts, and coins organised.

Iveley Mini Crossbody: £88

Available in Stripe Flower, Beluga and Nouveau Stem designs.

Featuring a long adjustable strap, the colourful Iveley mini can be worn either crossbody or on the shoulder. Made from Orla Kiely’s much loved durable matt coated cotton canvas, it’s designed to withstand unexpected spills and rain showers.

Fielder Crossbody print: £130

Available in Stripe Flower, Beluga and Solid Stem Sunflower designs.

The Fielder is a reliable crossbody you’ll want to take everywhere. Made from Orla Kiely’s much-loved matt-coated cotton canvas, it is water-resistant, scratch-resistant and wipeable, with two additional pockets for all your everyday needs.

Business of Books: Jane Cable interviews designer and digital marketing specialist Aimee Coveney

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Jane Cable

BUSINESS OF BOOKS: BETTER BY DESIGN

Jane Cable interviews designer and digital marketing specialist Aimee Coveney

What is your book-related job or business?

I started out by opening my own freelance design consultancy after finding my niche of working with industry professionals and directly with authors themselves. I am now co-founder of Bookollective and run the Design and Digital Marketing areas of the business. As part of this, I regularly design book covers, websites and promotional material, as well as running social media campaigns and blog tours. I see design and digital marketing as increasingly appreciated areas of the publishing sector, with many having put these on the back burner for years. Design is key to visually presenting yourself as an author and also transitions over to the marketing of your work both on and offline. Digital marketing is regularly misused, but its values are increasingly apparent to authors and professionals. When understood and targeted correctly it can quickly grow your visibility and credibility within the marketplace.

What is the most rewarding part of it?

I love hearing back from authors and publishers on how much they love a design; especially book covers. After what can be years of writing their book, it can often be an emotional moment seeing it in its final ‘wrapping’. I think independent authors sometimes feel their writing doesn’t deserve a professional design and when they decide to take that route, it is an honour to be the person to work with them and create something that visually represents their hard work. Publishers are always passionate about books and I love their enthusiasm for good design.

On the digital marketing side, I love finding new opportunities and contacts for both authors and Bookollective as a business. There’s no greater feeling than building on something you feel strongly about and helping others to do the same. Interacting online, sharing knowledge and the Bookollective mission to create a community within the publishing industry is a reward in itself.

What do you consider to be your major successes?

With a vast amount of books being published every day, it is always a success when one you represent gets favourably acknowledged in some way. This year I was thrilled to win a cover design award and also seeing my expertise recognised with an article in the UK’s bestselling writing magazine. Bookollective was also ‘Start-up of the Week’ in The Bookseller which was a fantastic accolade. It’s been a busy and exciting start to the year and I can’t wait to see what else it will bring.

Have you always loved books and what are you reading at the moment?

Absolutely! I can vaguely remember being delighted at winning a book whilst in nursery: it’s one of my earliest memories. I grew up reading classics such as Beatrix Potter and Judy Blume before being brave enough to read outside of my comfort zone and now enjoy a wide array of genres. At the moment I am reading Asking For It by Louise O’Neill; an emotional roller-coaster for me. I don’t read every book that I work with, but I am a self-confessed book hoarder!

Bio: Having enjoyed years in the publishing industry, Aimee’s award-winning experience means she is well-placed to offer top advice on the design and online marketing of your book/s. Aimee regularly contributes articles for the ALLI Self-Publishing blog as well as other publishing related websites and magazines. Aimee is a Partner Member of The Alliance of Independent Authors.

To find out more about Bookollective’s services for authors and publishers, visit her website bookollective.com

You can connect with Aimee on social media:

Twitter: @authordesigner / @bookollective Facebook: @bookollective

For further information, authors & publishers can email: aimee@bookollective.com

S.Pellegrino Presents Limited Edition Bottle Dedicated To Vogue Italia

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Corinne Tuddenham-Finn

S.Pellegrino presents its new special limited edition bottle dedicated to Vogue Italia, a sparkling celebration for a global partnership to support the most talented young chefs and designers from around the world.

S.Pellegrino, the world famous sparkling water, synonymous with gourmet food culture, presents the new special edition bottle dedicated to Vogue Italia, that will be served on the best tables of South Africa from the end 2015.

The bottle has been created to celebrate the extraordinary worldwide partnership of these two proud ambassadors of the Italian style and art of living. Together with the highly renowned and influential magazine, a true worldwide fashion icon, the water symbol of fine dining will give birth to a unique project, combining Italian food and style, two Italian undisputed excellences.

Some of the world’s most talented young chefs, came from different countries and joined a group of emerging designers to compete in an unexpected challenge.

Mixing together taste, art and fashion.

The chefs were judged by an international jury that awarded the best one as S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 (#SPYoungChef); while the editorial staff of Vogue Italia chose the most talented designer.

The information to participate in such unique projects is available on www.finedininglovers.com, the online magazine for food enthusiasts proudly endorsed by S.Pellegrino and Acqua Panna and the culminating event – the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015 took place a few months ago in Milan, where S.Pellegrino was the official water of Expo Milano 2015 and of the Italian Pavillion.

THE ESSENCE OF S.PELLEGRINO…

S.Pellegrino has made its presence known, thanks to its lively and long-lived bubbles, which feel creamy on the palate, and a slightly salty taste, well-balanced with acidity for an overall refreshing, and thirst-quenching feel. A perfect drink for a flavorful meal, to balance a full-bodied wine or to sample on its own, its middle-size bubbles, persistent carbonation and rich minerality make it one of the most renowned mineral waters in the world. Thanks to its persistent effervescence, it brings out the best in the tastiest dishes and aromas.

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Anna Wintour Throws Stylish Wedding For Son

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Frostie

American Vogue editor Anna Wintour hosted a predictably stylish and extravagant wedding for her son, Charlie Shaffer, at her Long Island Estate. The wedding even had its own hashtag #masticinlove and the guests happily used it and shared away.

Credit: Lise Love Official Instagram,

The wedding on Saturday was attended by André Leon Talley, designer Prabal Gurung, Oscar de la Renta, Mario Testino and Vogue West Coast editor Lisa Love.

Credit: Indie Rock Instagram,

Shaffer, is a third year medical student at Columbia University and his 27-year-old bride Elizabeth Cordry is associate director of product development at Jet.com.

Credit: Bee Shaffer Instagram,

The wedding was held at Wintour’s mid 19th-century weekend home which is known as ‘Mastic’ – hence the #masticinlove hashtag.

Credit: Prabal Gurung Instagram,

The bridesmaids wore Prada and sister-of-the-groom Bee Shaffer posted a picture of the bride’s Oscar de la Renta gown with the caption “always a bridesmaid”. If that was not fashionable enough all six flower girls wore matching Alexander McQueen dresses.

Credit: Bee Shaffer Instagram,

Wintour is thought to have worn Chanel. There was a string quartet to serenade the guests, they played from a tree house during the ceremony. There was an outdoor reception and the newlyweds danced underneath the stars for their first dance. The couple then jetted off to the Rocky Mountains for their honeymoon.

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How beautiful….

Emilia Fox wearing Luisa Beccaria

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Frostie

The effortlessly stylish Emilia Fox attended the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition yesterday evening wearing a gorgeous butterfly silk maxi-dress by Milanese designer Luisa Beccaria. We love it and think she looks great.

What do you think?

Designer watch- Demelza and the Daisies

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Emma-Jane Lewis

As we are now full swing into 2014 and Summer is nearly upon us, it is that time of year we start thinking about our new wardrobe, out with the baggy jumpers and start shaving your legs again! This also means it is time to steer away from the high street and start investing in some one off designer pieces. Now this does not mean they have to cost the earth. So lets look at one of our featured designers.

Demelza and the Daisies (What a fab name!) is a bespoke womenswear designer based in SE London. All garments are made to measure ensuring they fit perfectly, garments are Inspired by a music lifestyle and the Japanese Lolita fashion.

Her previous collections have included designing one off pieces for individuals, photographers and private collections.

Past collection (Photography by Emma-Jane Photography: www.emma-janephoto.co.uk)

She has recently launched some new Spring 2014 designs, including this lovely vintage skater dress, which we love!

If you are interested in contacting Demelza and the Daisies or purchasing some lush Spring pieces, go to thew website at:http://demelzainthedaisies.bigcartel.com/about

Wow Women Launches The Woman Of The World Collection

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Frostie

New contemporary designer brand Wow Women has announced the launch of their latest collection. A very cool and colourful range of t-shirts and vests.

The Women of the World collection consists of ten original and eye-catching designs placed on t-shirts women would want to wear.

All the Wow Women designs are created and produced in the UK. Made using high quality materials, the t-shirts and vests are comfortable, made to last and to retain their shape. Each item is lovingly crafted with attention to each and every detail.

Every t-shirt and vest is finished with a special damask woven and hand sown Wow Women label tag in the neck and on the sleeve or hem.

There is the additional option of purchasing beautifully presented packaging in the Wow Women colours where the t-shirt or vest arrives in a gorgeous black and cerise box, folded professionally and within cerise tissue paper.

To celebrate the launch, the first 100 orders placed with Wow Women will automatically receive the gift box.

Both t-shirts and vests are available in white and black; and in sizes small to extra-large. All t-shirts retail at £29 and all vests retail at £27.99.

The Wow Women collection is available now and exclusively through the Wow Women online store.

Zac Posen Designs Affordable Wedding Dresses

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Frostie

It’s time to get excited; New York designer Zac Posen has designed some beautiful yet affordable wedding dresses. Truly Zac Posen is exclusively for David’s Bridal, the US export that’s now big in the UK. Even better, it launches tomorrow (6th February).

“It’s a love note to a bride on her most beautiful day.” Zac said. They are all available in plus size.

The collection, called Truly Zac Posen, includes seven wedding gowns and ten special occasion gowns. Prices start at £725 and stretch to £1,295. Take a look and tell us what you think.