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Saturday, 29 April 2017
Thursday, 27 April 2017
Lisa Riley's new Fragrance ‘Change’ to mark her extradorinary journey!
After the highly successful launch of her clothing line last year, (Just Be You, available exclusively on Ideal World TV) Lisa Riley has extended her empire to include her first ever fragrance!
To mark her highly documented weightloss story, the TV favourite has created a new fragrance to celebrate her personal journey.
The nation has shared in her story and seen her change, and now they can join her celebration with her signature scent ‘Change’.
Marking a fresh, new chapter in her life, Lisa is moving forward and changing direction - and creating her very own fragrance symbolises that change is always good in life. It depicts what she’s gone through and how she’s emerged the other side with a fresh and exciting path ahead of her.
Lisa had this to say on why she chose the name ‘Change’: “I considered calling the perfume ‘Reflection’ but we can’t share our reflections…but I can share my Change.”
‘Change’ is an oriental fragrance with floral notes, making it a perfect scent for summer.
Top notes of mandarin leaves and mulberry flowers,
Heart notes of Tuberose and orange flower with a hint of jasmine
Base notes of sandalwood and tonka bean with a pinch of patchouli
Another key element behind ‘Change’ was the orange packaging – Lisa’s trademark colour. All her friends and family associate orange and coral with her, so this absolutely had to be encorporated.
To mark her highly documented weightloss story, the TV favourite has created a new fragrance to celebrate her personal journey.
The nation has shared in her story and seen her change, and now they can join her celebration with her signature scent ‘Change’.
Lisa had this to say on why she chose the name ‘Change’: “I considered calling the perfume ‘Reflection’ but we can’t share our reflections…but I can share my Change.”
‘Change’ is an oriental fragrance with floral notes, making it a perfect scent for summer.
Top notes of mandarin leaves and mulberry flowers,
Heart notes of Tuberose and orange flower with a hint of jasmine
Base notes of sandalwood and tonka bean with a pinch of patchouli
Another key element behind ‘Change’ was the orange packaging – Lisa’s trademark colour. All her friends and family associate orange and coral with her, so this absolutely had to be encorporated.
Launching exclusively on Ideal World TV,,
‘Change’ (50ml) will retail at £19.99
Tuesday, 25 April 2017
New - A Bespoke Collection of Fragrances by Atelier Bloem
Atelier Bloem is a bespoke collection of six unisex fragrances inspired by Amsterdam's famous Bloemenmarkt which is also the world's only floating flower market.
The collection encapsulates Andrew Goetz's, the founder of Atelier Bloem, passion for gardening and flowers with his two favourite places in the world - Amsterdam and the Hudson Valley near New York.
Of the six fragrances, here are our top 3:
Iris - inspired by Vincent Van Gogh 'The Irises' painting plus their intense colouring and headiness of their fragrances.
Top notes: Cardemon, Rain Forest Orchid and Violet Flower
Heart: Iris Petals, Star jasmine, Pimento Blossom and Rose from Grasse.
Base note: Iris Wood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk
Black Tulip - a flower synonymous with the Netherlands, but the Black Tulip is the most mysterious and exclusive.
Top notes: Ivy, Freesia and Bergamot.
Heart: atlas Tulip, Violet and Water Jasmine.
Base notes: Vetiver, Amber, Skin Musk and Blonde Woods.
Nieuw Amsterdam - the original name of New York. As the rose is the official flower of New York, this fragrance has a unique rose fragrance.
Top notes: Magnolia, Ginger, Geranum rose from South Africa and Lotus.
Heart: Centifolia Rose, Honeysuckle and Cotton Peony.
Base notes: Oud, Atlas Cedarwood, Amber and Skin Musk
In the UK the collection is available exclusively in Liberty's for £160 (100ml - eau de parfum)
The collection encapsulates Andrew Goetz's, the founder of Atelier Bloem, passion for gardening and flowers with his two favourite places in the world - Amsterdam and the Hudson Valley near New York.
Of the six fragrances, here are our top 3:
Iris - inspired by Vincent Van Gogh 'The Irises' painting plus their intense colouring and headiness of their fragrances.
Top notes: Cardemon, Rain Forest Orchid and Violet Flower
Heart: Iris Petals, Star jasmine, Pimento Blossom and Rose from Grasse.
Base note: Iris Wood, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Musk
Black Tulip - a flower synonymous with the Netherlands, but the Black Tulip is the most mysterious and exclusive.
Top notes: Ivy, Freesia and Bergamot.
Heart: atlas Tulip, Violet and Water Jasmine.
Base notes: Vetiver, Amber, Skin Musk and Blonde Woods.
Nieuw Amsterdam - the original name of New York. As the rose is the official flower of New York, this fragrance has a unique rose fragrance.
Top notes: Magnolia, Ginger, Geranum rose from South Africa and Lotus.
Heart: Centifolia Rose, Honeysuckle and Cotton Peony.
Base notes: Oud, Atlas Cedarwood, Amber and Skin Musk
In the UK the collection is available exclusively in Liberty's for £160 (100ml - eau de parfum)
Wednesday, 19 April 2017
Luxury Clothing and Swimwear Brand Aqualuxe
New luxury swimwear fashion brand Aqualuxe brings you the highest quality clothing to provide stylish women with swimwear cover ups and poolside glamour.
The beautiful range comprises of two debut collections – The Capsule Collection and The Luxe Collection.
The Capsule Collection offers a variety of simplistic, chic designs including the Azure, the Carmela, the Valentina and the Cacia – all available in a variety of colours including Powder Blue and Dusky Pink.
The Luxe Collection is perfect for those striving for that added extravagance with their intricate knitwear range, with their hero style the Carmela Luxe Knit available in Classic Black.
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| The Azure Kaftan in powder blue from the Capsule Collection |
The beautiful range comprises of two debut collections – The Capsule Collection and The Luxe Collection.
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| Esmeralda in Khaki Green from the Capsule Collection |
The Capsule Collection offers a variety of simplistic, chic designs including the Azure, the Carmela, the Valentina and the Cacia – all available in a variety of colours including Powder Blue and Dusky Pink.
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| Valentina in Dusky Pink & Demi in Cerise Pink from the Capsule Collection |
The Luxe Collection is perfect for those striving for that added extravagance with their intricate knitwear range, with their hero style the Carmela Luxe Knit available in Classic Black.
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| Carmela knit from the Luxe Collection |
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
Ones To Watch - Krasimira Stoyneva AW17
#WearHairNotFur is the motto of Krasimira Stoyneva`s signature
"My aim is to make an ultimate luxury alternative of fur by using synthetic hair. Using hair allows me to create an endless possibilities of colour and texture varieties in my garments. It gives it stand out shout and incredible luxury feel. I believe that hair with all its potential will become new material to be used within the fashion industry. I would love to be one of the pioneers that made that possible."
In this way, the hair fabric has soon become the brand trade-mark.
In every collection the designer presented a young minded and self-confident woman; a creative person with a strong personality and a very unique style: “she can be what she likes to be, she likes to feel free, she only needs to imagine ..... ” said Krasimira to describe her vision.
The innovation is a constant research for Krasimira: the hair changes meaning and shapes in every collection.
Materials, fabrics and patterns are the main elements that characterise the label.
"My aim is to make an ultimate luxury alternative of fur by using synthetic hair. Using hair allows me to create an endless possibilities of colour and texture varieties in my garments. It gives it stand out shout and incredible luxury feel. I believe that hair with all its potential will become new material to be used within the fashion industry. I would love to be one of the pioneers that made that possible."
In this way, the hair fabric has soon become the brand trade-mark.
In every collection the designer presented a young minded and self-confident woman; a creative person with a strong personality and a very unique style: “she can be what she likes to be, she likes to feel free, she only needs to imagine ..... ” said Krasimira to describe her vision.
The innovation is a constant research for Krasimira: the hair changes meaning and shapes in every collection.
Materials, fabrics and patterns are the main elements that characterise the label.
Valerie Moser Cotton Clutches - Wearable Art
This year, Valerie Moser has announced the ‘Chaotic Bliss’ collection, new for 2017 - a graffiti-like collection with bold paint strokes, feminine figures and daring free-hand painting.
Valerie Moser’s hero product is its range of contemporary clutch bags. Featuring vibrant, hand-drawn images printed onto a natural fabric, its selection of clutches turn an accessory into a wearable form of art, providing a practical yet fashionable outfit addition to see users through from day to night. Earthy tones such as khaki, turquoise and red prevail throughout, alongside accents of black, white and neutral tones. The beautiful mess of the lines make for creatively fun, edgy and intricate compositions.
Like the rest of the Valerie Moser range, all bags are handmade to the highest quality, featuring motifs infused by the designer’s personality, printed onto a natural, tactile cotton fabric.
Valerie Moser commented, “Being trained in graphic design and typography, I am always drawn to fashion that is bold, daring and tells its own story. No other article enables such expression as a handbag. Even a simple, basic outfit can be injected with character with the bag that is worn alongside it. With this in mind, I created my range to enable my clients to portray their personality using the artistic designs that I create.”
Ms Moser added, “The name Chaotic Bliss is my description of Bali which oddly creates a link with Greece, my home, as both places share this raw, beautiful, messy feel. Every visual element is absorbed and constitutes a source of inspiration for me as a designer.”
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Valerie Moser’s hero product is its range of contemporary clutch bags. Featuring vibrant, hand-drawn images printed onto a natural fabric, its selection of clutches turn an accessory into a wearable form of art, providing a practical yet fashionable outfit addition to see users through from day to night. Earthy tones such as khaki, turquoise and red prevail throughout, alongside accents of black, white and neutral tones. The beautiful mess of the lines make for creatively fun, edgy and intricate compositions.
Like the rest of the Valerie Moser range, all bags are handmade to the highest quality, featuring motifs infused by the designer’s personality, printed onto a natural, tactile cotton fabric.
Valerie Moser commented, “Being trained in graphic design and typography, I am always drawn to fashion that is bold, daring and tells its own story. No other article enables such expression as a handbag. Even a simple, basic outfit can be injected with character with the bag that is worn alongside it. With this in mind, I created my range to enable my clients to portray their personality using the artistic designs that I create.”
Ms Moser added, “The name Chaotic Bliss is my description of Bali which oddly creates a link with Greece, my home, as both places share this raw, beautiful, messy feel. Every visual element is absorbed and constitutes a source of inspiration for me as a designer.”
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