Jonathan Saunders X Radley

Leading London Fashion Week designer Jonathan Saunders has teamed up with British handbag and accessories brand Radley, to create an 8-piece capsule collection. Featuring a striking graphic geo print in black, white and dusty pink, these leather bags come in various different styles. Priced between £65 - £249, the price point is perfect if you want to invest in a quality bag but do not want to pay over the odds for it. The collection has a cool city-chic vibe to it, and would look great styled with jeans and a white shirt - perfect for work or leisure. Jonathan Saunders for Radley is available now, so whether you love backpacks, bucket bags or totes there is something for you in this collection. It has recently been announced that the Jonathan Saunders label is to close…so for now Happy Shopping!

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Christmas Gift Guide

I thought that this year I would put together another Christmas Gift Guide, however this time I have decided to spilt the products into 3 different price categories: Under £10, Under £50, Over £50

Under £50

Under £50

Over £50

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Christmas Decorations

For the past six years, Claridge's Hotel in London has enlisted the help of a special guest designer each festive season to design the hotel Christmas tree. This year, Burberry's Creative Director Christopher Bailey has designed the famous tree. The tree is made from 100 umbrella's covered in gold and silver fabric, as well as thousands of little lights with motion sensors.  It is a playful nod to British weather and the iconic Burberry trench coat. You may remember for the finale of the Burberry AW12 runway show, all the models carried umbrella's, so that is instantly what this tree reminded me of. Guests staying in a suite at Claridge's, are also gifted a Burberry trench coat!

So keeping this unique tree in mind, I have searched online for some of the most distinctive and fun Christmas tree decorations. I am not one for matching decorations, I much prefer a Christmas tree to be an eclectic mix of decorations which have been collected over the years and vary in style…which is what you will find in this edit.

1. Liberty £3.95 / 2. Kurt Adler £15.50 / 3. Liberty £9.95

4. John Lewis £5 / 5. Alessi £14.50 / 6. John Lewis £10

7. Harrods £7.95 / 8. Liberty £16.95 / 9. Liberty £5.95

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Event: #BloggersXmas

On Saturday I attended the #BloggersXmas organised by Soeurs de Luxe. Held at Finch's opposite Finsbury Square, the event welcomed a number of different brands across multiple categories: fashion, beauty, lifestyle and food. With over 200 bloggers attending, and several new brands to discover, the event was a fabulously festive way to kick off the month of December. Some of my favourite brands on the day included...

Chilpa - Accessories and homeware brand with Mexican roots (I will be doing a separate blog post on this brand later this month) - www.chilpa.co.uk / Twitter: @WeAreChilpa

Aroma Cake Boutique - Delicious cakes and baked goods using a fusion of flavours from India and the Middle East. Flavours include: Masala Chai & Rose, Coconut & Saffron, Rose & Pistachio - www.aromacakeboutique.com / Twitter: @AromaCakeBoutiq

House of Dreadful - One for the men...Penny Dreadful vintage designed boxer shorts feature illustrations by Sarah Dvojack - www.houseofdreaful.com / Twitter: @PDMenswear

Sweet Cheesus - Incredible cheesecake in the  most amazing flavours: Salted Caramel and Peacan, Cookies and Cream, 7 Deadly Sins... Available in Selfridges, The Deli at 80 on Stroud Green Road (see the website for more stockists) www.sweetcheesus.com / Twitter: @SweetCheesusUK

Miglio - Beautiful silver jewellery which add elegance and sophistication to your outfit - www.miglio.co.uk / Twitter: @MiglioUK
T+ - This new drinks company makes flavoured and functional teas. The flavours come in 4 different categories: t+ Detox, t+ Boost, t+ Immunity, t+ Multi Vitamin. I love the branding on the packaging. www.tplusdrinks.com / Twitter: @tplusdrinks

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Christmas Party Outfit Ideas

It is that time of year again to start thinking about what to wear over the Christmas season...work parties, catching up with friends and Christmas day itself. I have put together 5 different outfit options which should give you some good ideas of what to wear. The outfits in this edit have been put together using a mix of both designer and high-street pieces…

Outfit 1

Dress: Matthew Williamson £3895 / Shoes: Sophia Webster £560 / Clutch: Saint Laurent £1190

Outfit 2

Dress: Temperley £1495 / Shoes: Aquazurra £490
Clutch: Alexander McQueen £1695 / Earrings: Mizuki £500

Outfit 3

Jacket: Reiss £245 / Dress: Next £48 / Shoes: Topshop £85 / Bag: New Look £15.99 

Outfit 4

Dress: Topshop £75 / Shoes: Valentino £640 / Bag: New Look £19.99 

Bracelet: New Look £4.99 / Earrings: Topshop £10

Outfit 5

Dress: French Connection £170 / Shoes: New Look £49.99 / Bag: Topshop £25 

Bracelet: Topshop £7.50

Hope these fab, sparkly outfits have given you some festive style inspiration!

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Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 - Red Carpet Best Dressed

The cast of the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 have recently wrapped up a pretty momentous promo tour to coincide with the release of the final instalment in the franchise. Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Jena Malone, Natalie Dormer and Willow Shields took centre stage on the red carpet wearing a selection of breath-taking gowns. A couple of the red carpet look in particular will certainly be contenders for best dressed of the year (yes it really is time to start thinking about this!).  So lets take a look at the top sixteen looks and see who gets your vote as best dressed...



1. Jennifer Lawrence - Christian Dior Fall 15 Couture

2. Jennifer Lawrence - Christian Dior Couture

3. Elizabeth Banks - Elie Saab Fall 15 Couture

4. Jena Malone - Reem Acra SS16

5. Natalie Dormer - Vivienne Westwood Couture

6. Jennifer Lawrence  - Schiaparelli Fall 15 Couture

7. Jena Malone - Gauri and Nainika

8. Elizabeth Banks - Razan Alazzouni

9. Jennifer Lawrence - Ralph Lauren

10. Willow Shields - Naeem Khan Pre-Fall15

11. Elizabeth Banks - Dolce and Gabbana

12. Jennifer Lawrence - Christian Dior

13. Jena Malone - Emanuel Ungaro SS16

14. Natalie Dormer - Roland Mouret Fall15

15. Jennifer Lawrence - Christian Dior Fall15 Couture

16. Willow Shields - Marni

Best Dressed - A two-way tie between Elizabeth Banks wearing Elie Saab and Jena Malone wearing Naeem Khan. Both these gowns were truly stunning and delivered  real showstopping moments on this promo tour.

Who was your best dressed?

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Brand To Know - Mestiza

Founded in 2014 by Louisa Rechter and Alessandra Perez-Rubio, MESTIZA offers cocktail finery inspired by the exotic. The elegant collections evoke feelings of glamour and sophistication, perfect for women who love to socialise in stylish circles. Made using the most luxurious fabrics with exquisite embroidery, this brand is beyond beautiful. With strong connections to the Philippines, MESTIZA has partnered with the Habi Foundation meaning a percentage of sales goes to help employ women in the Philippines weave textiles. With prices in the range of $300-$600, MESTIZA may soon become your favourite go-to brand for upscale cocktail attire.

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