Fashion & Accessories

Don’t Miss in May 2013!

by Chelsea Girl on May 1, 2013

Who else can’t believe it’s May already? Where has the time flown? Well, it goes without saying that this is one of my favourite months of the year. With two bank holiday weekends, how can it not be? So here are my suggestions of what to do locally this month …

1. Why not kick off May with a Cinco De Mayo party at Barts this weekend?

CINCODEMAYO

2. And later this month, there’s of course Chelsea’s event of the year, The Chelsea Flower Show which will be running from 21st until 25th May. Here are some photos from two years ago and last year. Also, don’t forget that there is also Chelsea in Bloom (more photos) and Chelsea Fringe also happening this month.

3. And whilst The Chelsea Flower show is on, from Wednesday 22nd until Saturday 25th May (12pm – 8pm every day), The Botanist will be running an Oyster and Joseph Perrier Champagne Bar in Sloane Square, complete with daily performances from a string quartet. You can enjoy champagne by the glass, by the bottle, or as a cocktail.

4. The Great Gatsby will open at Curzon Chelsea on 16th May but you can buy tickets from 3rd May. I cannot wait for this film to be released and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it represents Baz Lurhmann’s return to form. Check out my post with a video interview of the director himself.

5. If you’re an aspiring designer, fashionista or budding entrepreneur, Jean Queen Donna Ida Thornton is set to hold a Careers Day on 3rd May. Donna will be available all day from 10am – 4pm to answer questions at Donna Ida Head Office near Notting Hill. Donna will be joined by a host of Donna Ida girls who will also be happy to answer any questions (including Online Content Editor Amelia Kanaris and Graphic Designer Kate Gorbunova). To join Donna and the Donna Ida girls you can visit their Head Office on Friday 3rd May from 10am – 4pm at Phoenix Brewery, 13 Bramley Road, London W10 6SP. Nearest tube is Latimer Road.

Finally, just to warn you, my posts this month will be a little thin on the ground. This month is going to be craaazzzzy. Well, maybe not that mad but enough to occupy a large chunk of my blogging time. But whilst posts trickle through in May, they will return to normal by mid-June. So keep your eyes peeled for updates on new posts on my Twitter feed or Facebook page. Enjoy May and have two awesome Bank Holidays!

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Catching the last day of the Dior exhibition at Harrods

by Chelsea Girl on April 14, 2013

So today was the last day of the Dior exhibition at Harrods and I was determined not to miss it, even if it was the warmest day of the year so far. It was such a fabulous exhibition, which celebrated the work of a man who took the fashion world by storm in 1947 with his first collection. At the time Dior’s style, which was dubbed the ‘New Look’, was considered a revolution on the fashion world and the So Dior exhibition celebrated what has been defined as the designer’s savoir-faire that we still associate with the House of Dior today.

If you didn’t manage to catch it, here are some photos which I took. Enjoy!

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior 5

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior 21

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

Dior exhibition at Harrods

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Don’t Miss in April 2013!

by Chelsea Girl on April 2, 2013

How quickly did March whizz by? Not to mention the Easter break. If you’re looking for some April ‘don’t miss’ tips. Here are my suggestions:

1. Just because Easter is over, it doesn’t mean you have to stop your chocolate eggs indulgence. Gallery Mess, the restaurant at Saatchi’s Art Gallery on Duke of York Square, have their Easter afternoon tea on the menu until 7th April. I tried it last month and can definitely recommend it. Read about my experience here.

2. Donna Ida’s Chelsea store is currently being refurbished and so Donna Ida’s denim boutique has temporarily moved across the road to the ex-Jean Paul Gaultier space: 171 Draycott Avenue SW3 3AE.

To celebrate the new-look Donna Ida store (106 Draycott Avenue SW3 3AE)  which is reopening on Monday 15th April, this glorious denim boutique will be serving all-day breakfast treats and launching the brand new Spring Summer 2013 season with a ‘Surf’s Up’ theme.

To celebrate the store’s reopening, Donna Ida will be giving away a pair of designer jeans every 30 minutes (on 15th April), which is the time it takes for a Denim Clinic in any of the Donna Ida boutiques. A Simeon Farrar tee will also be given away with the first 50 purchases on the re-opening day. So maybe see you there?

Donna Ida's Pop Up Chelsea Store

3. The atmospheric speakeasy bar, Evans & Peel, have their next Burlesque show on 7th April. If you want to find out more about it or if you’d like to discover what lies within this Earls Court basement, have a read of my post here.

4. Theo Fennell is launching an exclusive jewellery-inspired afternoon tea with the delectable Langham Hotel on 8th April.

Created by the hotel’s award winning Head Pastry Chef Cherish Finden, the Theo Fennell Bijoux Afternoon Tea comprises of a selection of decadent savoury and sweet  delicacies – the latter of which pay homage to some of the brand’s most iconic pieces. Priced at £49 per person, the afternoon tea will be available until November 2013.

Theo Fennell and Langham Hotel

5. Chelsea Theatre’s SACRED season continues into April and will be running into June. If you’d like to find out what’s on over the spring/summer, here is my latest post on Chelsea Theatre.

What are you up to this month? Have you got any Don’t Miss tips?

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Designer Sales UK at Chelsea Old Town Hall

by Chelsea Girl on February 28, 2013

Earlier today I popped into DSUK’s latest sales at the Chelsea Old Town Hall to have a look around.

DSC_0166(1)I’m not sure how long DSUK have been running their events on the King’s Road but I’ve seen their banner outside the Chelsea Library building many times as I’ve wandered past.

To give you some background, DSUK offers huge discounts on designer stock for menswear and womenswear. With this sale they include Autumn/ Winter stock as well as new arrivals for Spring/ Summer 2013. Labels include Martin Margiela, See by Chloe, Armani, Belstaff, Equipment and Moschino amongst many others, with up to 90% off retail prices. You can also find vintage accessories and clothes whilst looking through the racks.

And to give you an idea of what’s on offer, here are just a few of my favourite picks from today:

DESIGNER SALES UK - Chelsea Old Town Hall

DESIGNER SALES UK - Chelsea Old Town Hall

DESIGNER SALES UK - Chelsea Old Town Hall

DESIGNER SALES UK - Chelsea Old Town Hall

DESIGNER SALES UK - Chelsea Old Town Hall

DESIGNER SALES UK - Chelsea Old Town HallDESIGNER SALES UK - Chelsea Old Town HallThere are also more conservative styles to pick from as well as party dresses, jeans, warm jackets and jewellery. If you have a careful look around, there’s probably something for everyone.

The sale will be running during the following dates/times: Thursday 28th February: 12noon – 8pm; Friday 1st March: 11am – 7pm; Saturday 2nd March: 11am – 6pm. For further information and future dates, see DSUK’s website.

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Don’t Miss In February 2013!

by Chelsea Girl on February 1, 2013

So the longest month of the year is over – or so it felt like it. And now it’s time to get on with 2013, forget about Dry January (if you bothered) and look forward to this being the last month of winter (officially). To help you along, here are my top 5 don’t miss tips for February 2013:

1. It’s the Super Bowl on Sunday and most of us are probably talking about Beyoncé’s much anticipated performance rather than the game. Either way, if you are planning on having a Super Bowl party then consider heading down to Bodean’s BBQ to pick up their marinated meat which are vat packed and therefore easy to cook. Here are the instructions to give you an idea.

Bodean's BBQ Window

Unfortunately Bodean’s Super Bowl party has sold out so this would be the next best thing if you do love their tasty ribs. And if you haven’t tried them yet, here’s my review from the other night.

2. Paris concept store, The Space, is coming to Austique on the King’s Road for one week only over London Fashion Week, from 14th until 21st February 2013.

The Space is a creative hub which hosts emerging Parisian designers, cutting edge fashion labels and international artists and like Austique stocks labels such as Zimmermann, Austique, Cheek Frills and Madeleine Thompson. They will also be showcasing a selection of SS13 collections, which include Parker, Camilla & Marc and lifestyle brands such as Twins for Peace, Claus Porto and Nina Peter.

Austique

3. Donna Ida’s current sale is ending on Monday 4th February 2013 with a serious bang! That is to say, 75% off with an extra 20% off. Just make sure you enter SPECIAL20 at the checkout.

Click here to find out which items are in the clearance sale.

Donna Ida Clearance Sale

4. Whatever you do, don’t miss the ‘Debbie Harry Queen of Punk: Portraits by Brian Aris’ exhibition at Proud Chelsea. It ends on 17th February 2013 and you can read my review as well as watch a couple of Blondie music videos here.

Debbie Harry

5. Don’t Miss The Hollywood Arms’ February movie calendar. With free entry and free popcorn, the films include: The Tourist, The Other Boleyn Girl, When Harry Met Sally and Greenburg. The Hollywood Arms are also introducing a monthly film club which kicks off on 11th February at 7.30pm with Senna.

Hollywood Arms

If you haven’t been upstairs at The Hollywood Arms, here is a photo of the room. It’s a great venue and you can order food as well as drinks there.

Hollywood Arms - Pub

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Quintessentially British Christmas Shopping on Sloane Street

by Chelsea Girl on December 4, 2012

The Christmas lights on Sloane Square and along Sloane Street are now decorating our wintry evenings and the Christmas shopping season has officially begun!

To further celebrate the coming of Christmas, you will also be able to experience a touch of Quintessentially British Christmas Shopping on Sloane Street with some butler service.

On the first three Thursdays of this month: 6th, 13th and 20th December 2012, Cadogan Estates will be adding to the shimmer and elegance of Sloane Street with a host of traditionally uniformed British butlers. Lining either side of the street between Basil and Pont Streets, the butlers will be on hand to open car doors, guide visitors into stores and provide information about Sloane Street’s luxury retailers – whilst dressed in full uniform and holding umbrellas.

Cadogan has also partnered with HR Owen and Maybourne Hotel Group to provide a fleet of chauffeur-­driven Rolls Royce cars, which will collect guests from Maybourne Hotel Group’s Berkeley hotel and drive them to Sloane Street.

This service will be available by appointment only to guests of the Berkeley during December, and will allow hotel guests to enjoy themselves on Sloane Street while their chauffer waits to drive them and their shopping back to the Berkeley.

Isn’t this a wonderful treat?

Sloane Street’s Quintessentially British Christmas Shopping will take place between 2pm-­6pm on Thursday 6, 13 and 20 December 2012. 

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