Fashion

Valentine's Day

At The Amazing Blog, what could bring us more joy than Valentine’s Day. The day filled entirely with love, chocolates, and presents. Here at The Amazing Blog we have sorted out through different chocolates, beauty items, home accessories, and events going on in London to help you pick out the best gifts and nightly activities for that special someone. 3 heart boxesLe Creuset have just come out with a stylish three piece mini heart set right in time for Valentine’s Day! These new pint-sized heart shaped dishes have a cute appeal to them. They come in three complementary colours, Cerise, Cassis, and Rose. These mini heart shaped dishes are ideal for three small dessert puddings to share with each other. You don't have to look any further than these mini heart shaped boxes to give a great impression. This is a perfect gift to give someone very special and watch their face light up when you reveal your special desserts inside each of these dishes! The Le Creuset of 3 Stoneware Heart Mini’s can be purchased on-line and in stores for a reasonable £32.

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Give the gift that will help spruce up your house and also give back to others! With Fine Cell Work cushions you are not only getting a hand made cushion but you are also helping others in prison. Approximately 100 hours of work goes into each handmade product. Fine Cell Work has all different types of cushions for Valentine’s Day that could become a new asset in your home. We love the Daisy De Villeneuve – Love Hand in particular. With the bright and funky styles that this cushion is designed with, it’s a great way to add some colour in the room. These designs were hand-drawn by illustrator Daisy De Villeneuve. When you purchase these cushions, it helps rehabilitate inmates in prison because they are given the opportunity to earn money and stay out of trouble. This cushion can be purchased in stores and on line for £45, not bad if you ask me!

Hold Me Tight

Always have your hands around her heart when you give her the Dia Boutique Hold Me Tight” Necklace. This necklace is the perfect symbol of your love. With the two hands clenching onto her heart it's a romantic gesture and something she will always wear. This necklace combines a touch of humour with a romantic spin. This Valentine’s Day, give her the perfect “I Love You” necklace with the "Hold Me Tight” by Dia Boutique. You can purchase “Hold Me Tight” online or in stores for £91.37.

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The smell of roses is all around on Valentine’s Day, but why does that have to end so soon? Give you loved one a gift of an exotic blend of rose petals that can last long after the roses have faded. With Senti’s Petali di Rose home fragrance, the smells of the exotic Turkish rose gives off a sense of rich elegance. The women can pamper their significant other with the delightful Cuoio e Radica that gives off a subtle Leather and Wood scent. Dr. Vranjes considered the scents that would please give off a feminine scent and a masculine scent. The Petali di Rose for ‘her’ and the Cuoio e Radica for ‘him’ is available in the Senti store or online for £49.50 for a 250ml size diffuser.rose garden boxJohn Bell & Croyden hand selected some great Valentine’s Day gift sets for both him and her. We love the Rose Garden gift box that has four fabulous beauty items wrapped up in one box. The Crabtree & Evelyn Rosewater Body Lotion moisturizes the skin with the perfect blend of Shea butter, rose, evening primrose, almond, and coconut oils. With the Marny’s Rose Hip Oil it keeps your skin, nails, and hair healthy while helping with signs of anti-aging. The Woods of Windsor Rose scented draw liners, give off an elegant scent of true rose petals. The last part of this gift set is the Le Petit Oliver Rose soap that will make your body soft and give off a fresh smell. You can purchase this lovely gift set for £48 online or from the John Bell & Croyden store.

V-Day Gift Set

We have always loved Korres products and found out they were featuring a Valentine’s Day gift set that is a ‘must-have’! The Korres Roses and Love 3-piece collection lets your body be lavished with rose scents. This gift set includes a Japanese Rose Shower Gel, Japanese Rose Body Butter, and Wild Rose Lip Butter. These three separate items provides an aromatic bathing experience while soothing the skin. The Japanese Rose Body Butter maintains the skin’s natural moisture level and releases a subtle scent of roses that linger on. With the spring around the corner, this 3-piece Korres collection will have your skin feeling fresh and smelling amazing! Korres products are available from a number of retailers such as ASOS and Look Fantastic for £20, which is a great price for these full sized products.

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Chocolate is the key to everyone’s heart, especially ours. Charbonnel et Walker have been providing Britain with their handmade chocolates since 1875 and are still chocolate lover’s heaven. Their Valentine feature chocolate is their Strawberry White Truffles. These truffles make your mouth water before you even pop one in! They have a hard outside layer of white chocolate followed by a creamy chocolate and strawberry inside, topped off with a piece of real strawberry. The Strawberry White Truffle certainly got everyone in a happy mood! This piece of delicate chocolate provides the perfect mix of creamy goodness in each bite. The Charbonnel et Walker Strawberry White Truffle can be purchased for £11.95 in stores or on-line.

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On Patisserie has provided their customers with a Valentine’s Day treat! The beautifully hand decorated macarons aren’t only for show but they are delicious with every bite! These are very light cookies made with a very flavorful icing filling. The Valentine’s Day box comes with 12 glittered and decorated macarons. This is the perfect night night-cap snack after spending the holiday with each other. They will be available from the On Patisserie's stall at Real Food Market Southbank for £16.50 a gift box of 12 or £10 for a gift bag of 6 pieces. You can also purchase On Patisserie's Valentine's Day Macarons on-line for £18.50.

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Want to sweep your loved one right off her feet? Canary Wharf group has the perfect arrangement for a romantic and eventful night out on the town. The Valentine’s Tea Dance includes an array of vintage teas, cakes, finger sandwiches and professional instructors to teach you some dance moves to impress one another. These dances will include the waltz, tango, and cha-cha. Upon arrival there will be a complimentary glass of bubbly and a full cash bar. Dance the night away alongside with the Berkeley Square Society Band for only £12. You can purchase tickets here or call 0871 220 0260.

 

EWE Boots

My friends and I agree we can never have too many pairs of boots in our wardrobe. Boots are such a staple in the fashion world, especially when referring to those cold, damp days when you have to bring out the wellies. The luxury outdoor clothing brand, EWE, has come out with a cute, but practical EWE Wellington Boot. I fell in love with them the moment I slipped them onto my feet!

Produced by only using naturally occurring materials, this 100% Merino wool lined wellington boot is perfect for outdoor wear. They are the ideal footwear for all year round. The wool lining helps keep feet warm in the winter (even without socks!) and cool and airy in the summer months. The outer rubber structure of the boot allows for flexible movement and a natural fit. The boot is a classic design that is available in five beautiful colours ranging from a Fem green and Onyx Black to a trendier colour, Cranberry. These boots are leading the fashion industry. They are not only comfortable and warm, but are cute and work well with any outfit.

The EWE boot retails at £160 and is available in UK sizes 4-8. You can purchase the boots on their website here. Who wouldn’t want a pair of these new EWE boots? I know we at The Amazing Blog love them and so will you!

The Amazing Blog´s Christmas Eve Perfect Outfit

This Christmas Eve, we at The Amazing Blog  have decided to feature our perfect Christmas party outfit. Whether you're going to a party or staying in to feast with the family we're sure you will love these pieces too - they are comment worthy and versatile too.

We started with a young new British designer, Kelly Love, who has an amazing collection of unique clothes that would definitely turn heads if worn out on the town. Our favourite dress for the perfect Christmas outfit is Kelly Love’s Russian Romance Dress in red. This 100% Silk Shift dress with charcoal beadwork is an exquisite option to use as a base to any outfit. It retails for £250.00 and  we think you'd gets lots of wear out of it throughout the year  - so it's not just a one-wear-wonder. It can be purchased on her website here.

Now that the main ensemble is chosen, the next fitting piece would be footwear. This is where we've chosen Zara’s High Heel Ankle Boot with a Cap Toe  all black-on-black. These real suede boots are adorable and will not only dress up our chosen dress, but will also make it that much edgier. You can purchase theses boots on Zara’s website here for these bargain boots at £59.99.

The final piece to this festive outfit is a clutch to hold all of your essentials for the evening. Our pick is Marc B’s Tatiana Black Clutch Bag. The Tatiana perfectly showcases the theme of the season, Black and Gold. Easily adding glamour to your look this party bag will be sure to turn heads at your Christmas celebrations. With an optional gold chain strap, glamorous gold hinge detailing and the classic Marc B leopard-print lining this clutch is the perfect accessory to complete our Christmas party outfit. You can purchase the clutch online here for £35.00.

This is The Amazing Blog's favourite outfit combination for this Christmas season. However,  hopefully it may have provided you with  a bit  inspiration for you to create a fabulous outfit of your own over this festive period. Happy Christmas. Eve to you all. Ooh and we're back again tomorrow with our latest discovery to help add a little extra effervescence to your festive season.

Our Favourite Christmas Fashion Buys

These are The Amazing Blog's fashion picks for these holidays! Hope you enjoy them.

Mi-Clips Shoe Clips is a brand that sells shoe clips that can help users transform and alternate the look of their shoes instantly. Each pair is rhodium plated with a specially developed clip design to be easy and secure. These shoe clips are perfect to give as a small gift or to spruce up your simple shoes for the holidays. They are available in a variety of styles inspired by vintage archives and current fashion trends. Prices start at £16.50 and the full collection is available to buy online from the Mi Clips website and Amazon.co.uk.

Looking for an inexpensive, but unique piece of jewellery to give as a gift this Christmas? Celliana has designed a one-of-a-kind bracelet that would create buzz for any individual who wears it. The bracelet is mixed metal spike and rectangle charm bracelet with a lobster clasp. Its neutral colours will go perfectly with any outfit! You can purchase the bracelet for £12.00 on Celliana’s website here.

CLOX, the shoe brand, has created one-of-a-kind stilettos. These heels are unique because they have clocks on them! The stiletto-clock concept was conceived by the idea of merging time and footsteps. Keeping track of time is a daily struggle for most women today. So now you can not only wear cute heels, but also use them as a tool to tell time while on-the-go. Now, no matter what you have planned during your hectic day, you can balance both time and space. These stilettos are evolutionary. The CLOX stiletto holds strong, yet with poise and class, tracks time perfectly to create an extra moment for yourself, in style. These stilettos would make the perfect gift for your mother, daughter, sister, girlfriend, or any other strong and busy lady you have in your life. No woman could ever have enough shoes in her wardrobe, so why not give her these amazing stilettos while giving her the gift of time as well- she’ll definitely love them! Visit their website for a full list of stockers.

This Christmas why not give the perfect traditional English gift from The Cambridge Satchel Company. These handmade UK leather satchels are the most classic purse you can have in your wardrobe. They are made from the finest quality leather, having a well structured body, an adjustable shoulder strap, and silver buckle closures. The satchels come in different sizes as well. The best part about this satchel is that it comes in so many different colours and styles. Our favourite collections are the Classic, Metallic, and Backpack style. You can purchase any of these satchels on their website here. The Classic satchel retails for £94.00, the Metallic retails for £125.00 and the Backpack retails for £118.00. Each satchel collection is unique, and there are so many different kinds you can find the perfect one for that special someone you are buying for. These satchels truly make great Christmas gifts.

We like featuring bold and unique pieces of jewellery on The Amazing Blog, so that is why we have included Fashionology’s Silver Rainbow Druzy Ring as part of our great fashion gift ideas. This sterling ring with a round titanium rainbow aura stone can pop any outfit you choose to pair it with. Not only is this ring one-of-a-kind with different patterned stones, but it also symbolizes creativity. It stimulates and improves your creativity and replaces negativity with pure loving energy. We love this ring and think it would make such a fun gift to give this Christmas. The ring retails for £50.13 and can be purchased on their website here.

What better accessory to give than a beautiful silk scarf. Jodie Aziz has a line of gorgeous silk scarves that come in many colours and patterns. Our favourite is the Arlene Print Silk Scarf. It is a double layered scarf with orchid purple, orange, blue, and cream printed silk. These scarves are perfect for all year round and will definitely make any outfit pop. The Arlene scarf retails for £38.00, and the entire collection retails between £35.00 and £48.00. You can purchase the scarves on Jodie Aziz’s website here on the Spirit Boutiques website here. I know I would love to be sporting one of these scarves this winter- wouldn’t you?

 

 

The Spirit of Christmas Fair

Looking for a fun and productive weekend activity? With November just beginning, and the cold weather setting in, people are starting to think about Christmas shopping and getting frantic about the holidays. Since the holidays are quickly approaching, what better way to kick off your shopping by heading to the Spirit of Christmas fair happening this very weekend. The fair started 30th October and goes until 4th November. Whether you are looking for some gift inspiration or Christmas present ideas, or even just want a fun day out with friends, the fair offers an abundance of options to tickle your fancy.

Throughout the day numerous workshops are held. You can learn anything from decorating cupcakes to gift wrapping. Food and drink will also be served at the fair. You can have a delicious bite from Mosimann’s Winter Restaurant or sit down for a glass of champagne at Louis Roederer’s Champagne Bar. Hundreds of companies will have their gifts displayed, and will include fashion, interior accessories, and gifts for men, children, and babies. The fair includes a unique array of gifts that you can not ordinarily find on the high street.

Be sure to check out one of our favourite gifts at the fair…Possmere. Possmere is a luxury brand of knitwear for men, women, children, accessories, and interiors. All their products are made from 40% Possum fur, 50% New Zealand Merino wool, and 10% Nylon. Possmere products are so incredibly soft, light, and comfortable. It even provides more insulation than cashmere. These products are truly one of a kind. Who wouldn’t want to bundle up with one of Possmere’s products this winter?  We sure do! You can find them at stand F86.

Really Wild Clothing was another favourite. Their stand located at G31, offers an array of country clothing for men and women. The brand originated by designer and founder, Natalie Lake, who wanted to create stylish shooting clothes for women. This was a success considering her whole line is cute but casual. They have a versatile collection of tweed wear as well that offers a trendy, but comfortable look for the city or country. Really Wild Clothing is offering great deals at the Spirit of Christmas fair that you won’t want to miss.

Looking for some great skincare products to give as gifts? Rhodes to Heaven has an array of natural skincare products that appeal to all skin types. For Christmas, Rhodes to Heaven has put together a kit of their most loved All in One products. Each one is packed with all natural ingredients which are great for the skin and help give a radiating and natural look. Packaged in their signature Little Black Bag, these beauty products are a must have for this Christmas season. Be sure to stop by their stand at G81.

We at The Amazing Blog love this fair and know you will too! The Spirit of Christmas Fair is located at the Grand Hall, Olympia Exhibition Centre, Kensington, London. See their website here for details regarding times and ticket prices. We hope you enjoy the fair and even get some inspiration or make some purchases for this holiday season.

If unfortunately you can't make it to The Spirit of Christmas Fair, do visit Spirit Boutique - a natural extension of the Fair which changed the concept of Christmas shopping when it launched at London's Olympia in 2001.