LETT'S START A NEW TERM...

If your at University or just need new satianory for the office you must take a look at www.letts.co.uk. I have fell in love with this gorgeous  retro inspired notepad perfect to pop in my handbag for work notes with a bit of style. I love how each page is dated - perfect for deadlines of for students lecture notes and at just £5.99 it's a great gift idea for Birthdays or Christmas and with gorgeous diaries starting at just £6.49 its' very pocket friendly as well as super stylish!

GORGEOUS CHILDRENS WEAR - ESCAPE FROM THE NORM

Childrenswear is a huge market and day to day clothes are fun to buy and need to be hard wearing but cute. If for occasion wear you really want your little one to stand out and make a splash - we have found the right companies for you!


Miki House is a new and fresh Japanese childrenswear brand, it is stocked in Harrods, here's a few gorgeous images from their new AW13 collection.

MIKI SHOKO CO., LTD. is Japan’s leading premium manufacturer and retailer of clothing, shoes and accessories for children. Founded in 1971 in Osaka, Japan, the company opened the first store in Kyoto, Japan, in 1978.

In 1987, MIKI HOUSE started its global expansion and opened the stores in world premium shopping locations such as St. Honore in Paris, via Montenapoleone in Milan. Currently, it operates more than 300 stores in Japan and 50 stores in France, Italy, Turkey, Ukraine, China, Hong Kong, Korea, and United States. In 2013, it will continue the global expansion and will open the stores in London, Singapore, Russia and Canada.

The range includes clothing and accessories for ages six months to four years, the line features playful wearable designs and includes: shoes, coats, hats, gloves, knits, denim and much more. With a focus on uncompromising quality and Japanese craftsmanship, many items are made from supima cotton, so they are super soft. There is also attention to detail with exterior stitching for extra comfort. The colourful styles are easy to mix and match and are created for children to play and relax in.

Clothing and accessories for a gorgeous little girl to make her stand out with feminine details and a grown up essence?  

DAVID CHARLES have it covered.

British childrenswear designer David Charles specialises in children's occasional wear. As you can see in these images from his AW13 range he creates beautiful dresses for little princesses. 

Founded in 1970 award winning David Charles was the first British brand to translate women’s high fashion trends into irresistible designs for girls aged six months to sixteen years. TODAY, David Charles is one of the UK’s most coveted party and occasion wear brands and its signature style of sophisticated design, beautiful fabrics and perfect cuts are a hit with children and parents around the world. 

Created by husband and wife entrepreneurial team, David and Susan Graff, David Charles has acclaimed international appeal and is one of the most important British children’s brands to stock top stores including Harrods and Selfridges in London, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and a standalone boutique in Shanghai. Rapidly expanding a David Charles store will be opening in St Petersburg, Russia in June. 

 

Visit  http://www.davidcharleschildrenswear.com/ to shop the Autumn Winter collection, also stocked in Harrods.

DAVID CHARLES AND MIKI HOUSE  BOTH STOCKED IN HARRODS
 

 SRANROM READER DISCOUNT TO MAKE YOU FEEL HEAVENLY

Luanne McLean

So it's almost September, back to school and university , a long winter approaching - but don't stress find the Philosophy of Well Being with the beautiful Sranrom range.

Readers of my blog get a discount at   http://www.sranrom.co.uk/ just type in SRANROM2813 for 15% discount  at the check out in till the end of September.

I love the Urban Wellness range especially the Get Lively hand wash and lotion to brighten up my morning , Zesty Starfruit body cream to energise my day then the Sleep Light Body Cream after a relaxing bath for a stress free , peaceful sleep.

True Spirit range for men is gorgeous if you fancy kick starting your Christmas shopping and the gift candle range are just stunning, so if you do anything this weekend browse the Sranrom range - you wont be disappointed!

90 Second Interview with Ellie Ingram of Bug

We had a fabulous little chat with Bug creator and jewellery wizard, Ellie Ingram on her love of festivals and her top tips on relaxed summer style

 Luanne McLean

What are you doing right now?

I'm sat in my workshop making jewellery as it's a busy week this week frantically prepping for the Lal La La Land look book shoot. I just have a few looks to finalise.

What are you wearing?

I wear comfortable things in the workshop that I don't mind getting marked while I work so currently I'm wearing terracotta brown skinny jeans, a Zara t-shirt and trainers I got for £4 in a carboot sale - they are a pretty good copy of Converse!

What’s your make up bag essential?

Mascara, I love Maybelinne Great Lash and tend to spend more on foundation and cover up - I really like Clinque too.

 How do you pamper yourself?

I  don't really like girly things. I like holidays and catching up with my friends i cherish the time with my friends. I really like House and techno music so I look forward to going to gigs and festivals and seeing people I don't socialise with all the time.I'm going to Bestival in September just after International Jewellery London so it will be a busy week!

Favourite High Street store?

 Urban Outfitters - I went in a month ago and their festival collection is great all great prints and I bought three pieces, a floor length tie dye maxi skirt, a cropped vest top in a ethnic print and a big baggy blue sheer cardigan.

 Last thing you bought?

I've just ordered lots of cupcakes for my lookbook shoot as we are having a teaparty in the wood,  all in pink and yellow with cherry and sugar toppings and patterned cases.

 Favourite designer?

Orla Kiely - I really love her House Collection at the moment , I only have the a few pieces but I adore her stuff. I have two flower pots and a milk jug but I just really love her collections, I'd love all of it.

 Biggest fashion faux pas?

Probably the pictures my mum has of me when I was little - the transition from a kid to a teen. The pictures of that inbetween stage before you find your own style are never good!

 Favourite hair salon?

My Friend Warren in Derby works for Lee Stafford and he has dyed my haire red for a good three or four years and just gets it so right - I will follow him if he ever moves salon!

Visit  http://buggedup.com/  to shop Ellies gorgeous range of jewellery and follow her on Twitter  Bug ‏@___BUG__

NAIL IT!

Nothing says summer to me like a gorgeous manicure!

Treat your toes to a touch of Benecos nail polish, the natural cosmetic brand have formulated a polish free from chemicals associated with normal nail polishes including toluene,formaldehyde, camphor, phthalates and colophony. Another bonus is all the polishes are tested on volunteers so this makes the whole range more appealing! Benecos make a whole range of cosmetics including skincare and makeup , all with the same nature first philosophy, but I was attracted to the Benecos Nail Polish in Deep Pulm , £6.95 www.benecos.co.uk. The polish gives a great colour and two coats give a strong coverage. I did find I was touching up slightly more often than usual but touch us were simple and I found the overal result long lasting.The polish comes in 16 shades so go ahead and find your favourite!

GOLDEN GLOW

Luanne McLean

If you are like me, I'm sure your fed up of waiting for the sunshine to appear the best way to make the most of the British Summer is too fake a golden glow. White pins just aren't going to cut it in those sundresses so break out the best of all the rest - Fake Bake. I am a pale northerner and tanning my alblaster skin was never going to be an easy feat. The real sunshine makes me red and peely so this bronze promise seemed too good to be true.The 60 minute tan is just £24.95 from www.fakebake.co.uk and believe me it does what it says on the box.

My tan deleloped on my skin and looked natural as I wasn't suddenly mahogony my tan flattered my skintone. I found it gave good coverage without orange palms or elbows and knees. The colour stuck with me evenly for a week but even after a fortnight I still had traces of colour.

Don't wait all summer for the sun to come to you bring the sunshine home yourself with Fake Bake ... you won't regret it!

 TO DADDY WITH LOVE

With Father's Day just around the corner we take a look at treats to keep Dad happy whatever your age or budget...

Luanne McLean

A SNAPPY SCENT

 The new scent from Lacoste, Eau de Lacoste L12.12 Noir Eau de toilette, £28 for 30ml or £47 for 100ml  (From good departments stores and chemists nationwide)

A TOKEN TO TREASURE

1950's Swank pearl and gond tone cufflinks and tiepin in original presentation box,  £45 from Lovely's Vintage Emporium   (www.lovelysvintageemporium.com)

KEEPSAKE'S FOR DAD AND GRANDAD TOO

Quotation Plaque £5.99 and photo frame £11.99,  both from Feathering Your Nest        (www.featheringyournest.co.uk)

PERFECT GIFT FROM SOMEONE SMALL

Keyrings made with your child's hand and foot prints just £24.95 each from Silver Heart Prints  (www.silverheartprints.co.uk)

DAD'S BBQ ESSENTIAL

Slogan apron, £23.50 by Catherine Colebrook (www.catherinecolebrook.com)

A TOUCH OF CLASS

Goft boxed grooming with this professional shaving brush, £15.99 from My Tuxedo  (www.mytuxedo.co.uk)

SOARING AHEAD OF FASHION

Eagle graphic print t-shirt, £30 from a selection by Crown Love ( www.crown-love.com)

FATHERS DAY IS SUNDAY 16TH JUNE