Sunday, 14 October 2012

DOWNTON ABBEY

 
The nations favourite costume drama of the moment Downton Abbey has really captured the imagination of its audience.  After an episode of Downton 1920's luxury lingerie brand Lucile reported an unprecedented surge in the increase of sales after a mention on the programme.  Website traffic also increased by 62%. 

 

The lingerie brand has only recently been revived by the great great grand-daughter of the brands original creator Lady Duff Gordon, the it girl of La Belle Epoque. 

The female form was the inspiration behind each garment, draping beautiful fabrics to create feminine silhouettes The female form was the inspiration behind each garment, draping beautiful fabrics to create feminine silhouettes
Lucile's British heritage is the very core of the brand and perfectly reflects the glamour of Downton Lucile's British heritage is the very core of the brand and perfectly reflects the glamour of Downton
Vintage images from the brand's archives 

Here is a selection from the Autumn/Winter 2012 collecction 
 

 

 

 

 

  Gold Silk Chemise

BOBBI BROWN;THINKS PINK

Bobbi Brown Pink Peony Set - New Beauty Buys 
Bobbi Brown Pink Peony Set, £35, Bobbi Brown
Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness month by picking up Bobbi Brown's Pink Peony Set. Featuring a Pink Peony Illuminating Bronzer and Mini Face Blender Brush, this limited edition set is a must-buy! For each set sold in October, Bobbi Brown will donate £5 to the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign.

FOXY BISCUITS

FOXY PINK   
FOXY PINK
This October, Fox’s Biscuits is supporting Cancer Research UK’s breast cancer awareness month campaign by turning the packaging pink on a range of its favourite products. The four products are Fox’s Velvety Caramel & Honeycomb Cream (£1.59), Fox’s Extremely Chocolatey Chunkie Cookies (£1.69), Fox’s Melts Chocolate Viennese (£1.49) and Fox’s Party Rings Limited Edition all pink pack (£1.09). From every pink pack sold, Fox’s Biscuits will donate 2.5 pence, with the aim of raising £100,000 in 2012 to support Cancer Research UK’s life saving work into beating cancer.

VINTAGE JEWELLERY

VINTAGE INSPIRED: Rustic and timeless jewellery will add some glamour to any outfit 

Key pendant, £99, rebaboutique.co.ukBrass gold bracelet £59 fossil.com 

Key pendant, £99, rebaboutique.co.uk Chanel vintage Brooch £289 

 

Key pendant, £99, rebaboutique.co.uk Vienne Westwood Bracelet £65 
 
Key pendant, £99, rebaboutique.co.ukLola Rose ring £45 
 
Key pendant, £99, rebaboutique.co.uk East Forest Filegree £45 
 
Key pendant, £99, rebaboutique.co.uk Silver and Shell Earrings £50

WINDOW SHOPPING;SELFRIDGES OXFORD ST

QUOTE ; YAYOI KUSAMA 

"...A polka dot has the form of the sun, which is a symbol of the energy of the whole world and our living life, and also the form of the moon, which is calm, round, soft, colourful, senseless and unknowing.  Polka-dots become movement....polka dots are a way to infinity."


 

KIMONOS

kimono
If you aleays wanted to wear a Kimono but were never sure quite how to wear one, here is your chance with this collection from online shop daisystreet.co.uk
wear over jeans and a T or over leggings, top and ankle boots, use as a jacket over a dress,as an extra layer, possibilities are endless, give your look style statement.