Author: Christiana

Mary Katrantzou Online

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It’s always uplifting and inspiring to see fellow nationals excel in the worldwide arena whether it be in food, beauty, fashion or anything else. Throughout the years I have found such inspiration in a number of different news pieces, from articles showcasing the huge success of Carpo (nuts/dried fruit/ chocolate/ coffee) in London & Lukumas (traditional greek doughnuts) in Barcelona, to pieces praising the wonderful, all natural beauty offerings of the Korres family and articles in the world’s greatest fashion magazines featuring the amazing prints of our very own Mary Katrantzou. Born in Athens in 1983, Katrantzou followed her dream and ambition and has quickly become one of fashion’s favorite children – with hundreds of celebrity fans, stockists all around the globe and co-op projects with the likes of Longchamp, Current Elliott, Repetto, Swarovski, Gianvito Rossi et. al. Her latest project, launched two days ago, is a website offering details re: the brand’s latest news and events, as well as select pieces from the label’s collection (via the e-shop, where customers can filter items by …

Press Play: Audible Weekly (18/11- 24/11/2013)

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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy by Helen Fielding From Audible: With her hotly anticipated third instalment, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Fielding introduces us to a whole new enticing phase of Bridget’s life set in contemporary London, including the challenges of maintaining sex appeal as the years roll by and the nightmare of drunken texting, the skinny jean, the disastrous email CC, total lack of twitter followers, and TVs that need 90 buttons and three remotes to simply turn on. An uproariously funny novel of modern life, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is a triumphant return of our favourite Everywoman. This seems to be getting mixed reviews but, having loved both of the previous Bridget Jones’ books (& the subsequent movies), I feel like I owe it to her character to read on – if only to see where life takes her next. And, as I’ve said once before: It’s only chic-lit so… how bad can it be? The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro From Audible: One letter will turn newly married …

Ones to Watch: Deetz Clothing & Accessories

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This season fashion is in love with all sorts of motifs and colorful prints, which are consequently back with a vengeance. In exploring the trend, I bumped into a hip new label that’s currently on the rise (and recently nominated for a Scottish Fashion Award in the Young Designer category): Deetz Clothing & Accessories. Taken from the label’s webpage: British brand Deetz is the brainchild of sisters Amy Currie and Lauren Milligan, originally from Scotland, who now both live and design in London. Established in 2011, the label specialises in hand-illustrated, distinctive, digitally-printed silk garments. From loveable Penelope the pug Geisha and Mr and Mrs on their wedding day, to the whimsical Earliest Love allover and poetic Nostradamus prints, there is something within the Deetz collection to suit everybody. Bright candy colour placement prints, on black or white bases, and vivid allover prints are simplified by the boyish, oversized shapes. A selection of black haircalf, kaleidoscopic coloured suede, and snake embossed detachable collars complement many of the garments. The current collection has a little something …

For Christmas Burberry Goes Gold

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Originally posted on A Stairway To Fashion:
LIP MIST – TRENCH KISS NO.216, £22.50Perfect for gifting, this Lip Mist features celebratory gold-coloured packaging as part of the Golden Light collection. With a delicate lightweight texture, Lip Mist glides on effortlessly to give a subtle hint of colour with natural shine. Moisturising emollients and wild rose extracts offer hydration for lasting comfort. NAIL POLISH – LIGHT GOLD NO.107 , £15.00Formulated with patent-pending technology, Burberry Nail Polish has a protective and long-lasting high-gloss finish with accelerated drying and hardening times.The formula contains strengthening and moisturising elements, including anti-oxidant pro-vitamin B5 and myrrh extract, to help protect and care for nails and prevent breakages.Effortless application is guaranteed with a high-precision rounded-end brush design. BURBERRY BODY BODY CREAM 150ML, £42.00A limited edition Body Cream enriched with the Burberry Body Eau de Parfum fragranceRich and sensual notes of green absinthe, natural rose and woody cashmeran are blended with moisturising shea butter, vitamin-rich sunflower and softening macademia seed oil to leave the skin smooth and scented Burberry Eau De Parfum from…