High-Tops by Ash

The Fash Pack are telling us that we need a pair of High-Tops this season and whilst we don't always follow trends just for the sake of being uber cool and fashionable, we will always salute style and comfort which is exactly what we see in these gorgeous High-Tops from luxury footwear brand, Ash. Soft understated tones of worn leather and nearly nude, laced or buckled, and a regular plimsole if a high-top is not quite you. They look great with skinnies and when we are finally ready to get our pasty pins out, I think they will make a very cool look with shorts, great for the school run, shopping days or summer festivals. Take a look here.

Twinkle toes ...

These shoes make me feel very happy. It's as simple as that. Buy on-line

A top beauty tip ...

One of the things I love about working with girls - and very lovely girls at that - is that we all share little tips about life, love, fashion and most frequently, beauty. If someones skin is glowing then you can pretty much guarantee that I will have run out, purchased the wonder cream responsible and tested it for myself within a matter of days (I'm not one who likes to miss out on a good thing). And I have to add, that any purchase I have made on recommendation from any lavender girl has not only been a huge success but has remained a loyal product ever since. So as pay-back and a thank you for all of my borrowed 'tips', I am going to throw one out there myself.

Our very own Jasmine&Orange Essential Oils Body Cream is my new beauty friend. I treated myself to a pot at Christmas to give it a try, see how it stood up to leading beauty brands (if I'm honest I didn't really think it was going to win me over especially with such heavy competition). Six weeks later I am still using it every single day, and night, and have not only recommended it to everyone I speak to in the shop but have also bought it several times already this year to give as birthday presents. It has a very luxurious, rich texture, is made with Cocoa and Shea butter and essential oils of Jasmine and Orange which give it a wonderful fresh, natural fragrance (there is nothing more off-putting than a synthetic smell in my beauty book) and is paraben-free (which is fast becoming a must in the beauty world, or certainly should be I say!). No high-tech science or unpronounceable words, just simple natural ingredients which really work.

I particularly use it on my hands as during the winter they age by about 10 years and need serious attention which no other cream on the market has yet to conquer. This dream cream has transformed them! It also looks really lovely left out on your dressing table, rather than a plastic squeezy container which only looks good on a supermarket shelf. Try it for yourselves, you won't be disappointed I promise. It's available on-line http://www.lavender-room.co.uk/shop/customer/product.php?productid=16829&cat=248&page=1 or in the Brighton boutique, 16 Bond Street, Brighton BN1 1RD 01273 220380

Working on the move has never been so glamorous!

A handbag is a key piece of fashion statement; it comes out with us everywhere, says a lot about our 'look' and style as well as having a very genuine function. The same could almost be said of the increasingly necessary 'second handbag', otherwise known as, the laptop case. So, for those of you who travel with work, ping-pong between working from home and office, or simply cannot bear to be parted from your laptop, why should this 'look' ever be compromised by a black, nylon, rectangle with Velcro straps, ie. the bog standard, dreary laptop case, which quite frankly you wouldn't dream of possessing, let alone 'wearing' if there were any serious stylish alternatives? Well girls, you can throw that case of nasty nylon away right now and get your hands on one of these gorgeous 'Louis' laptop cases from our favourite UK handbag designer, Mimi. Red or black patent (brilliant in wet weather and wipe clean!), fully lined with contrasting black/red velvet (super luxe), or dark brown leather (which would make a fantastic gift for your boyfriend/husband). Order yours on-line now! Commuting has just become ever so slightly more attractive.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from all of us here at lavender/room. Hopefully you are not feeling too blue now that all the excitement and festivities are over, but if are are in need of a little pick-me-up to keep you going through a very long January, why not treat yourself to a few special pieces from our Sale! There is more on offer in the Brighton boutique - clothing and lingerie - but if you're shopping on-line then the best bargains are the Mimi purses and Chie Mihara shoes. I just have to look at this gorgeous pair and I feel happy. Hurry though as we are getting down to the last few pairs. News of the new season is just around the corner .....

It's here ...

Christmas has arrived. I think it officially started last weekend and I know this because we were rushed off our feet in the shop and our website has gone crazy! The shop is now brimming with gorgeousness - clothing, shoes, bags, clutches, scarves, hats, gloves, candles, books, gifts, all kinds of little home accessories - infact just about anything that a girl could want (but not necessarily need - but when we did we ever covet what we need?!). As always we offer beautiful free gift wrapping, which is a god send for many of us, and if you buy on-line we will deliver it straight to your door. http://www.lavender-room.co.uk/ If you're local and would like to join us for some Personal Shopping, a glass of pink sparkle, enjoy 15% off all purchases, and are free on Thursday 3rd December then come along to the boutique in Brighton between 5.30-9pm and enjoy a lovely evening of Christmas Shopping with us. 16 Bond Street, Brighton, BN1 1RD

The new look .....

Hopefully the fact that you are reading this means that you have seen our 'new-look' website! We hope we have made it easier for you to see, and purchase, exactly what catches your eye. Plus, we have added loads of gorgeous new things for you to choose from - many are best-sellers from our famous Brighton boutique which we thought we'd share with you on-line, and some are completely new to lavender/room. Take a look around and visit our new Jewellery section where we have some eye-catching statement pieces ... my current favourites are the bracelet-cuff's (pictured), very glamorous. Luxurious knitted scarves and hats can be found in Fashion Accessories (which I always think should be renamed as, 'the finishing touches' - no point having a fabulous winter coat if your bag or scarf looks like its seen better days), together with purses and clutches (the Mimi Dolly is divine!). And in Home Accessories there are dozens of new little treasures to add a touch of elegant charm to your home, which will help you want to stay in and play house now the winter nights are drawing in. Join our mailing list to keep up to date with customer events and promotional discounts (there will definitely be something coming up towards the end of the month, in time for Christmas), and please let us know if you think there is anything else we could do to make your on-line shopping with us a little easier. A wish-list mailed to your partner perhaps?!!