Int’l Day of the Girl Child event held at Annabels Mayfair.

Last week  the International Day of the Girl Child charity event was hosted by Charrlotte De’Davis founder of The Bardou Foundation...

Celebrity guests present included:
Geri Horner (Halliwell),

Going monochrome are Anthea Turner, Nicky Clarke and Kelly Simpkin,

Actress Amy Jackson sparking in crystal trimmed black gown

Love Island’s Elle Brown, Laura Anderson and Kendall Knight,

Going for the diaphanous LBD  are Made in Chelsea’s Sophie Hermann and Kimberley Garner,

Flame haired Singer Nicola Roberts and artist Theodore Bradley in flame orange suit.

 The event raised awareness and money for these following charities: The Prince’s Trust, UN Women, Variety, BizWorld, The Children’s Charity and Luminary Bakery, Wellbeing of Women and Sneha Sagar Orphanage in Mumbai.
You can support these charities via

http://foundation.thebardou.com/donate/

British businessman and philanthropist Richard Caring kindly donated the use of the iconic old Annabel’s for the last ever event before auctioning off the fixtures and fittings. 
Thanks to the sponsors Bentley by Jack Barclay, The Ritz London, Overfinch, La French Vodka, ISAWITFIRST.COM, Seksy Wrist Wear by Sekonda, Bimber. Urban Caprice and music sponsor Boogie in Wonderland – Ibiza, all food, beverage and entertainment cost were covered for the attending guests so that the donations could go 100% to the eight charities

Frederique Constant launch New Ladies Automatic in London with Gwyneth Paltrow

London – Thursday, 21st of June 2018, Frederique Constant unveiled its new classic and feminine Ladies Automatic models. Around 150 guests participated in the event including the brand’s Global Charity Ambassador Gwyneth Paltrow.

Gwyneth wore a floral midi by Emila Wickstead.
The event was held at the European museum of the year: the exclusive Design Museum in London.

Guests included the media (including yours truly) , retailers, and VIPs of the brand. My dress (by couturier Omar Mansoor) even matched the pink carpet!! How hot (pink ) is that!

 CEO Peter Stas, COO Aletta Stas and Charity Brand ambassador Gwyneth Paltrow revealed to guests a refined and delicately colored collection in a flowery and summery atmosphere.

 The founders of the brand announced the brand’s donation of 50.000 US$ to Gwyneth Paltrow’s charity of choice: DonorsChoose.org. For each Ladies Automatic sold, $50 is donated to this foundation. This action enables the DonorsChoose.org to support education and sports for underprivileged children in the USA.

 To celebrate this launch, guests enjoyed a gala dinner,

Surrounded by the emblematic couture masterpieces created by the legendary fashion designer: Azzedine Alaïa. The presented creations at the exhibition are symbols of the empowerment of women and mirror perfectly the passion, creativity and craftmanship invested into our Ladies Automatic watches. Overall, a perfect match for this unique event.

The brand’s iconic “Heart Beat” signature opening at 12 o’clock stands proudly on the decorated sunray dials. The four new colored Heart Beat dials are further enhanced by applied diamonds and Roman numeral indexes.

This emblematic “Heart Beat” aperture has been a renowned success for Frederique Constant over the years. It is a true expression of the brand’s interpretation of time. Thanks to this embellished opening, protected by a convex sapphire crystal, the beating automatic movement can be admired. The six new watches come either with polished stainless steel or rose gold plated 36mm diameter cases with an open case-back. Two models are powered by the FC-303 automatic movement displaying the hours, minutes and date at 3 o’clock. Four models are powered by the FC-310 automatic movement displaying the Heart Beat aperture at 12 o’clock, the hours and minutes. Both calibers are Swiss made with 26 jewels, beating at 28’000 alt per hour, offer a 38-hour power reserve and a water resistance of 5 meters. Modern and stylish, the alligator straps matching the dial colors are available in shiny grey, light blue, navy and burgundy.

Hotter partner with Marie Curie To Create Daffodil Print Shoe

Hotter announce Marie Curie as their first official charity partner and have celebrated the partnership by launching a limited edition Mabel shoe with a signature Marie Curie daffodil print inspired by Marie Curie’s iconic emblem.

2,000 pairs of  Hotter’s popular Mabel shes have been given a Marie Curie daffodil makeover. The Daffodil trainer is practical, pretty and perfect for the transitional season. Made from premium canvas material with lightweight, shock-absorbing soles, Hotter’s everyday shoe is the perfect way to donate, wear the daffodil and show support for Marie Curie all season long. For every pair sold, £20 will go to Marie Curie helping to fund an hour of Marie Curie nursing care for someone living with a terminal illness
The shoe is available to buy for £45 from all Hotter stores nationwide and online to mark the launch of Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal, the charity’s biggest annual fundraiser.

http://www.hotter.com/gb/en/mabel-shoes-mabllsuk

Throughout 2018, Hotter stores and staff will be working hard to raise as much money as possible for the terminal illness charity by taking part in fundraising danceathons, cycle races and tea parties. Marie Curie are dedicated to helping people living with a terminal illness and their families make the most of the time they have together by delivering expert hands-on care, as well as providing emotional and practical support. Marie Curie fundraise in order to provide care and support to people living with a terminal illness and their families while helping to fund research and campaign for better ways of providing end of life care.

http://www.hotter.com/gb/en/info/marie-curie

Cool Pala Sunglasses that Care

Pala partners with international charity Vision Aid Overseas who fight poverty by transforming access to eye care in developing countries. So you can look cool whilst knowing the choice is a positive step towards helping another person's life

Zola Pink Marble sunglasses £45

https://palasunglasses.com/product/zola-pink/

Ife Green and Black tortoiseshell sunglasses £45

https://palasunglasses.com/product/ife-green-black-tort/

Guy wearing Dayo black marble sunglasses £45

https://palasunglasses.com/product/dayo-black-marble/

The cases are handmade by traditional weavers in one of the three rural communities in Bolgatanga, Upper East Ghana. Pala work in partnership with Care4basket

DISARONNO wears ETRO

This holiday season, the Italian liqueur, DISARONNO, have launched a limited edition bottle collection designed by  fashion house, ETRO.

Named ‘DISARONNO wears ETRO’, the design draws inspiration from the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2016 season. The striking bottle is draped in a stunning variation of the swirling design made up of vibrant blue, orange and gold hues.

The designer collaboration will also be available in six mini bottles in coordinated looks this season. 

DISARONNO will  support the charity, ‘Fashion 4 Development,’ sponsored by the United Nations with a  portion of the proceeds from sales of the DISARONNO wears ETRO collection being donated to the development of this project to develop the textile trade and fight poverty in Africa.

The exclusive limited edition 50cl bottle is available now in major retailers nationwide with an RRP of £15. The mini bottles are available at supermarkets nationwide, starting from £9 for a pack of three.

To celebrate this collaboration, toast the season with a DISARONNO wears ETRO sour cocktail, highlighting the liqueur’s distinguishable flavor in a blend of fresh lemon and pineapple juice – full recipe below.

DISARONNO wears ETRO Sour

2 parts DISARONNO

1 part lemon juice

1 part pineapple juice 

Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into highball glass with ice. Top with club soda. Garnish with a mint sprig.

TUMI ANNOUNCES BRAND AMBASSADOR PETRA NEMCOVA FOR AUTUMN 2016

TUMI, the leading global lifestyle brand announces is teaming up with supermodel and philanthropist Petra Nemcova on two important initiatives this fall.

The first is a TUMI hosted charity event to raise awareness and funds for the Happy Hearts Fund, the organization Petra founded in 2006 that works to rebuild safe, resilient schools, and empower both children and communities affected by natural disasters.
Directly following, Petra will join TUMI in kicking off the brand’s autumn 2016 ad campaign as the face of its debut premium collection for women.
 "Seeing children's faces light up and knowing the impact Happy Hearts Fund schools have on their lives, as well as their families, communities and future generations, is a priceless experience. Being a lifelong admirer of TUMI’s smart, innovative design made joining forces a natural next step for both of us,” says Petra Nemcova. “I’ve been a devoted TUMI user, traveling solely with the brand for the last sixteen years.”

New celebrity designed Fiorelli bags for Wellbeing of Women Charity

Fiorelli announces its partnership with women’s health charity Wellbeing of Women and four celebrity ambassadors in creating a capsule collection to support vital research into the health problems women face during pregnancy and birth.

Pollyanna Woodward

 Mary Nightingale, Amanda Ross, Pollyanna Woodward and Savannah Miller have each designed a unique and beautiful tote which reflects their individual style, set to launch in stores and online August 2016.

Mary Nighingale

 Dedicated to improving the health of women and babies across the UK since 1964, Wellbeing of Women has made remarkable progress and funded research into numerous areas in pregnancy and birth.

 The collaboration brings on board some of Wellbeing’s existing celebrity ambassadors and other inspirational women keen to support the charity who have worked alongside Fiorelli’s designers to create the #FiorelliforWomen collection.

 ITV News Presenter, mother of two and ambassador of Wellbeing Mary Nightingale, has been joined by British Fashion Designer Savannah Miller, TV guru Amanda Ross and Television Presenter Pollyanna Woodward for the collaboration.
Chosen to appeal to working women and mothers alike, the bags are as practical as they are chic.

FIORELLI X WELLBEING OF WOMEN

Tote bag - £69 each

Stockist: : www.fiorelli.com

Available from August

Luxury luggage label Antler have launched a collaboration with the charity Help for Heroes

 £10 of all sales of Antler’s Delta cases will go straight to the charity to help the British servicemen and women and their families whose lives have been unfortunately affected because of their duties.
More information on:

http://www.antler.co.uk/help-for-heroes