skirts featured from a selection at Marks & Spencer starting at £39.50
Wednesday, 18 November 2015
SPARKLING SKIRTS
2015's festive is not all about the party dress, a new piece of clothing has hit the party sscene, more versatile than the dress, wear with heels and a blouse at night or a cosy knit and boots for day.
skirts featured from a selection at Marks & Spencer starting at £39.50
skirts featured from a selection at Marks & Spencer starting at £39.50
HOW TO COPE WITH THE CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN
Alcoholic Advent Calenders
The Whisky Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram offers an inspired and original alternative to conventional chocolate-filled advent calendars. Behind every door lies a 3cl sample of whisky; a healthy measure to be sipped or mixed on a daily basis throughout the month of December. Featuring a combination of established brands and lesser known distilleries, this unique calendar provides a whisky-led journey of discovery for the enthusiast and novice alike. You'll only find out what whisky you've got when you open it, making each day a fun surprise. The calendar and dram bottles are also beautifully detailed so that once everything has been drunk the bottles can be refilled and used again the following year.
The Rum Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram offers an inspired and original alternative to conventional chocolate filled advent calendars. Behind every door lies a different 3cl dram bottle to sip and compare. Featuring a combination of established brands and lesser known producers, this unique calendar provides a rum-led journey of discovery for the enthusiast and novice alike. You'll only find out what rum you have when you open it, making each day a surprise. The calendar and dram bottles are also beautifully detailed so that once everything has been drunk the bottles can be refilled and used again the following year. This year's Rum Advent Calendar features rums worth up to £380 per bottle.
The Botanical Ginvent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram offers an inspired and original alternative to conventional chocolate filled advent calendars. Behind every door lies a different 3cl gin sample; a healthy measure to mix up into a daily G&T or a gin-based cocktail. As opposed to the standard Ginvent Calendar, this takes you on a 24 day journey through 23 botanicals, as well as a base gin to which each is added. The botanicals are all lovingly cold-distilled to lock in the fresh flavours whilst avoiding any burnt or off-notes. Discern the flavour profiles provided by each, and as these botanicals are all commonly used in various gins, you'll then be able to pick out these flavours in the future, enriching your enjoyment of gin for future occasions. The calendar and dram bottles are also beautifully detailed so that once everything has been drunk the bottles can be refilled and used again the following year.
The Vodka Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram offers an inspired and original alternative to conventional chocolate filled advent calendars. Behind every door lies a different 3cl Vodka dram bottle to sip and compare. Featuring a combination of established brands and lesser known producers, this unique calendar provides a vodka-led journey of discovery for the enthusiast and novice alike. You'll only find out what Vodka you have when you open it, making each day a surprise. The calendar and dram bottles are also beautifully detailed so that once everything has been drunk the bottles can be refilled and used again the following year.
Alcohol Advent Calenders from a selection at HARVEY NICHOLS from £145.00
The Whisky Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram offers an inspired and original alternative to conventional chocolate-filled advent calendars. Behind every door lies a 3cl sample of whisky; a healthy measure to be sipped or mixed on a daily basis throughout the month of December. Featuring a combination of established brands and lesser known distilleries, this unique calendar provides a whisky-led journey of discovery for the enthusiast and novice alike. You'll only find out what whisky you've got when you open it, making each day a fun surprise. The calendar and dram bottles are also beautifully detailed so that once everything has been drunk the bottles can be refilled and used again the following year.
The Rum Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram offers an inspired and original alternative to conventional chocolate filled advent calendars. Behind every door lies a different 3cl dram bottle to sip and compare. Featuring a combination of established brands and lesser known producers, this unique calendar provides a rum-led journey of discovery for the enthusiast and novice alike. You'll only find out what rum you have when you open it, making each day a surprise. The calendar and dram bottles are also beautifully detailed so that once everything has been drunk the bottles can be refilled and used again the following year. This year's Rum Advent Calendar features rums worth up to £380 per bottle.
The Botanical Ginvent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram offers an inspired and original alternative to conventional chocolate filled advent calendars. Behind every door lies a different 3cl gin sample; a healthy measure to mix up into a daily G&T or a gin-based cocktail. As opposed to the standard Ginvent Calendar, this takes you on a 24 day journey through 23 botanicals, as well as a base gin to which each is added. The botanicals are all lovingly cold-distilled to lock in the fresh flavours whilst avoiding any burnt or off-notes. Discern the flavour profiles provided by each, and as these botanicals are all commonly used in various gins, you'll then be able to pick out these flavours in the future, enriching your enjoyment of gin for future occasions. The calendar and dram bottles are also beautifully detailed so that once everything has been drunk the bottles can be refilled and used again the following year.
The Vodka Advent Calendar from Drinks by the Dram offers an inspired and original alternative to conventional chocolate filled advent calendars. Behind every door lies a different 3cl Vodka dram bottle to sip and compare. Featuring a combination of established brands and lesser known producers, this unique calendar provides a vodka-led journey of discovery for the enthusiast and novice alike. You'll only find out what Vodka you have when you open it, making each day a surprise. The calendar and dram bottles are also beautifully detailed so that once everything has been drunk the bottles can be refilled and used again the following year.
Alcohol Advent Calenders from a selection at HARVEY NICHOLS from £145.00
LWD
The Little White Dress
Stand out from the crowd in this sequinned feathered little whie dress from French Connection
Raven Sequin Dress
£275.00
Spread festive glamour in head-to-toe sequin with this Raven Sequin Dress. Adorned wit an abundance of delicate round sequin discs and gems, these will catch the light so that attention remains on you all evening long. A flourish of feather along the left shoulder, adds a flair for drama.
FRENCH CONNECTION
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU
The release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens this Christmas has inspired 10 British designers to embark on a special project in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
J W Anderson
I was inspired for this capsule by taking things that were iconic and current to us," said Anderson of his creations. "I think that's what I find so interesting about Star Wars is that it's incredibly current even if it's in a different world, you have this fantasy steeped in a harsh reality."
JW Anderson, Peter Pilotto, Agi & Sam, Bobby Abley, Christopher Raeburn, Claire Barrow, Nasir Mazhar, Phoebe English, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi and Thomas Tait have each created a unisex sweatshirt and T-shirt inspired by "the motifs and mood" of the cinematic extravaganza which will be sold exclusively at Selfridges from this Thursday (November 19).
Justin and Thea of Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
For the Peter Pilotto designers, Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos, working on the project was a poignant one as they were big fans growing up. "We often cite the film's costumes and visuals as inspiration for our collections - we love to include that type of surreal reference point," said Pilotto. Preen by Thornton Bregazzi co-designer Justin Thornton also looked to his own childhood for inspiration.
Peter Pilotto's catwalk sketch
Phoebe English's T-shirt
Tshirts £35 Sweatshirts £55 go on sale at Selfridges on 19th November, with proceeds to go to
Great Ormond Street Children's hospital.
In addition to the ready-to-wear, the designers have also created catwalk looks that will be auctioned in aid of the children's hospital, following a special Star Wars: Fashion Finds The Force presentation on 26th November at the Old Selfridges Hotel.
WOMAN IN RED
if you want to stand out from the crowd at this seasons Christmas festivities then red is the only answer.
Cut from soft satin and detailed with a statement bow at each shoulder, the poppy-red Mali dress is a striking cocktail option that's sure to turn heads this party season. Highlight the off-shoulder silhouette with a statement necklace or drop earrings and wear it with strappy metallic heels.
BOW-DETAIL DRESS
Cut from soft satin and detailed with a statement bow at each shoulder, the poppy-red Mali dress is a striking cocktail option that's sure to turn heads this party season. Highlight the off-shoulder silhouette with a statement necklace or drop earrings and wear it with strappy metallic heels.
BOW-DETAIL DRESS
POPPY
£245
The crimson-red Jayne jumpsuit is cut with a draped, asymmetric neckline and a slim tapered leg, resulting in an elegant silhouette that's perfect for evening. Drape a tuxedo-style blazer over your shoulders and wear it with cut-away heels for a sophisticated evening look.
ASYMMETRIC JUMPSUIT
CRIMSON
£225
Red clothig from a selection at REISS