The Beautifully Healthy Project: Fashion Night Out

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Saturday, 8 September 2012

Vogue's London Fashion Night Out: Anya Hindmarch

As promised today I will tell you all about my glittering Anya Hindmarch Fashion Night Out experience. Any fashionistas who attended the Anya Hindmarch event at their luxury New Bond Street shop will agree that it really was a dazzling fashion extravaganza! Anya seems to know exactly what us ladies want out of our handbags: beauty, practicality, and lots and lot of fun!

Anya's handbags are displayed impeccably in the New Bond Street shop, with emphasis on her A/W12 "All I've Ever Wanted" collection. This collection is quite simply breathtaking; the concept is wonderfully nostalgic, transporting Anya lovers back to their childhood by making them feel as though they are a child peering through a toy shop window at Christmas time seeing shimmering colours and twinkling lights. With such a unique and exciting concept I believe that this collection is one of Anya's best. The stand out pieces for me are the colourful Ebenezer bags which look like exquisitely wrapped gifts, the adorable Tiny Tim Mini Dancer, and the ingenious Marano Dancer.

www.anyahindmarch.com

The Anya Hindmarch creative team came up with the perfect idea to compliment Anya's gorgeous bags: a dark booth and slow shutter speed camera, combined with their amazing new Marano LED clutch! This innovative idea created some gorgeous fashion photographs and a wonderful atmosphere in the shop. Everyone who participated even had the chance to win their very own Marano Dancer! My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed watching each other's attempts to create THE picture on the photographers digital camera screen.

My (crazy-eyed) attempt did actually make it to the Facebook shortlist, however unfortunately I didn't quite win! On the plus side each "model" was given a print out of their favourite shot to keep as a very special memento of the evening, which was a fun touch to the evening.

Anya Hindmarch is a truly unique brand. It is most definitely one of my most respected and desired brands as it really aims (and succeeds) to bring fashion to life, and to make fashion fun. Often fashion can take itself too seriously, but Anya's products are truly refreshing and you can tell that she not only inspires her designs, but is also inspired by them. It is incredibly touching and extraordinary when a handbag can produce so many wonderful memories as the Marano Dancer did for my friends I at FNO.

I really cannot wait to see what Anya has in store for her much anticipated S/S13 collection at London Fashion Week!

Love Lucy x

Friday, 7 September 2012

Vogue's London Fashion Night Out: French Sole

Last night saw a dazzling explosion of fashion occur in over 500 cities around the globe. FNO is the brainchild of the highly revered Anna Wintour and is now in its fourth year. This years events promised to be bigger and better than ever and in London the evening was absolutely fabulous - if only it could have gone on for longer!

The main part of my evening was spent in French Sole and Anya Hindmarch. My experiences in each of these shops were simply too wonderful to cram into one blog post, so today I am dedicating this post to the exquisite French Sole, and tomorrow I will focus on the glittering Anya Hindmarch.

French Sole is powered by the talented Jane Winkworth who has always been obsessed with all things "ballet". She established her now notorious brand in 1989, and is often thought to be the creator of the ballet pump. As a lover of comfort and fashion I am naturally drawn to her comfortable, yet stylish and fashion-forward shoes, and French Sole's FNO did not fail to delight!

Neatly nestled at 26 Brook Street the French Sole flagsip is intimate and inviting. On arrival we were greeted by smiling staff and gorgeous Marquis Vodka cocktails. As we sipped on our delicious elderflower, mint, sparkling water, and Marquis Vodka cocktails we browsed the the beautiful A/W12 collection (whilst nibbling the occasional cheeky cupcake or tasty macaroon).

The shoes themselves are desirable and chic. With the likes of Kate Middleton and Olivia Palermo often being snapped wearing French Sole ballets which fashion forward girl wouldn't want a pair? I'm certainly looking to expand my collection! My particular favourites last night were the mirrored Henriettas - they are just divine!

Other highlights in the A/W12 collection include the glitter toe-capped Henriettas and the brand new Driving Shoe. The Driving Shoes are a delightful classic with a contemporary twist, and are fast becoming a firm favourite with the French Sole customers. On the website they come in seven glorious colours, including electric blue, vibrant red, and chic navy.

www.frenchsole.com

Customers who visited French Sole last night will agree that the event was a complete success. The ambiance was relaxed but with an exciting buzz, created by the ingenious collaboration between French Sole and Marquis Vodka. There were many socialites spotted at the event including Davina Harbord, Poppy Cotterell, and Prince Amar Singh. Lots of customers took the opportunity to try on their favourite styles, such as my good friend Jess, who was more than happy to pose in a beautiful pair of pink snakeskin French Sole ballet pumps.

Thank you French Sole for a beautiful evening filled with gorgeous shoes and refreshing Marquis Vodka cocktails! I'm looking forward to seeing what you have in store for S/S13!

Love Lucy x

P.S. Be sure to follow French Sole and Marquis Vodka on Facebook and Twitter!

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Sunday, 2 September 2012

September Wish List: Top Ten

September is undoubtedly The Fashion Month. Over the next few weeks we will be indulging in all sorts of fashion treats such as Vogue's Fashion Night Out and international fashion weeks. So, with important fashion dates inscribed into our calendars, what will you be wearing? Here's my Top Ten for September (if only I could afford it!).