by Sarah-Hayley Owen: Shopping Event

Friday, May 09, 2014

By Invitation - Fortnum's Jewellery Room First Birthday Celebrations

Friday, May 09, 2014

'By Invitation' is a new weekly post which will showcase exciting events and exhibitions around the country. Next week ce...

'By Invitation' is a new weekly post which will showcase exciting events and exhibitions around the country.

Next week celebrates the first birthday of the Fortnum and Mason Jewellery Room. Located on the second floor, of what is my second home, the Jewellery Room houses some of the best names in the business.

Regular readers will know all about my love for jewellery designed and created by my friend, Jessica de Lotz. One of my goals in life is to become a walking JdL Jewellery look book, as every piece within Jessica's extensive collection resonates with me. I am always looking to extend my collection and I can't wait to show you a new, extra special piece, I have commissioned coming soon! JdL Jewellery is one of many brands celebrating the first birthday of the Jewellery Room with a special offer.

On Wednesday Fortnum's are holding a special reception, with personal appearances from the BFC Rock Vault designers including Stephen Webster and other Jewellery Room designers. To reserve your space at this event call: 020 7734 8040

Take a look above to see the exciting offers available in the Jewellery Room from next from Monday.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Need Christmas Shopping Inspiration? Visit Dalston Department Store this weekend!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Dalston Department Store is a brand new pop-up shopping event, showcasing collections from established and up and coming designers/br...

Dalston Department Store is a brand new pop-up shopping event, showcasing collections from established and up and coming designers/brands, in East London.

Boasting an array of creative talent from fashion, jewellery to leather accessories, food and drink and even flowers. This second event in the series of Dalston Department Store has become the Christmas shopping destination for shoppers desiring unique and different gifts.

For opening times and details, take a look at the poster above and be sure to let me know what you have found on your visit!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

My SATC Moment with Manolo Blahnik at Harrods!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

I am lucky to attend many glitzy parties but tonight I spent a few hours in the company of 'Shoe Maestro' Mr. Manolo Blahnik...

I am lucky to attend many glitzy parties but tonight I spent a few hours in the company of 'Shoe Maestro' Mr. Manolo Blahnik, at an event organised by the ever-wonderful Harrods and their By Appointment Personal Shopping service.

My very own SATC moment came after a busy day of press events and launches. My fashion assistant, Rachel, and I arrived at The Penthouse met by a sea of Manolo's - AKA stunning works of art in the form of shoes! Archive designs and the current aw12 collection surrounded the glamorous space.

Introduced to the intimate audience by Harrods Chief Merchant, Marigay McKee, Manolo spent time discussing the influences in his life.

As a deeply religious man he spoke of his respect for the Church and of his love for art.

"Anything and everything inspires me."

- Manolo Blahnik

He mentioned more women should want to wear elegant heels, with the perfect heel height of five centimetres, including his dislike for "chunky platforms", an element of a shoe unseen on his designs!

Mr. Manolo Blahnik is a talened man with a sixth sense for knowing what women want and creating it. He has a wonderful sense of humour and incredibly humble. At the end of the evening we were able to ask Manolo our own questions. We talked about his love of London and his favourite pair of shoes the Ossie, a shoe designed for Ossie Clark in 1972.

Many thanks to Harrods and all at Manolo Blahnik for a fabulous evening! Manolo Blahnik is available in-store at Harrods in the Shoe Boudoir, First Floor.

Monday, March 26, 2012

British Designers Collective at Bicester Village

Monday, March 26, 2012

March 2012 saw the return of the British Designers Collective at Bicester Village. The much anticipated pop-up boutique concept st...

March 2012 saw the return of the British Designers Collective at Bicester Village. The much anticipated pop-up boutique concept store, now in its third year, is an exclusive collaboration between The British Fashion Council and Bicester Village, one of the nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages by Value Retail.

The store offers the unique opportunity for innovative designers to showcase their collections to visitors, allowing shoppers from all over the globe to discover their collections alongside the established labels Bicester Village provides. That is not all, the pieces also boast the usual Bicester Village reductions of up to 60% on the recommended retail price! (shout, scream, clap!!)

The British Designers Collective runs from 22 March to 9 May 2012. For boutique opening hours, click here and for designer stories click here.

Happy Designer Discount Shopping!

Friday, January 13, 2012

Cheltenham Fashion Week and me.

Friday, January 13, 2012

2012 is the year for exciting national events, yet it also marks the first ever Cheltenham Fashion Week . I have given up all h...

2012 is the year for exciting national events, yet it also marks the first ever Cheltenham Fashion Week.

I have given up all hope of competing at the Olympics, mainly because no one seems to recognise shopping as a sport! Thinking back to when I watched the medal ceremonies, in wonder, I always thought how it must feel to inspire your home town, let alone a whole nation. For me, my Olympic moment came last year when I was invited to become Fashion Consultant to Cheltenham Fashion Week (CFW).

When Sam Bawden, Co-founder of CFW and an all round superstar, appointed me my role, I knew it was a chance for me to give back to my local area.

With fashion events held all year long and a prioritisation on education, CFW strives to radiate style inspiration to everyone of us.

I am so excited to have this opportunity to work with Schools and Colleges around the area, passing on everything I have learnt so far and encouraging some potential fashion students. There is even a Teen Cheltenham Fashion Week blog, written by our Teen Fashion Ambassador Jessica Harvey, 14, who attends a Cheltenham School.

So follow @CheltFashionWk on twitter and like Cheltenham Fashion Week on Facebook and finally add 17th - 22nd September into your diary, the week when fashion makes history in Cheltenham.

P.S If you become a friend of CFW you recieve 30 per cent off Sarah-Hayley Freelance Services!

Saturday, December 03, 2011

Don't Miss Princess.tam.tam 'Tam Tam Too’ at Selfridges London on Saturday 3rd December 2011!

Saturday, December 03, 2011

I was introduced to Princess tam.tam, while working at GQ Magazine and have fallen in love with their collections ever since. The p...

I was introduced to Princess tam.tam, while working at GQ Magazine and have fallen in love with their collections ever since.

The popular French brand is well known for its inspiring lingerie and nightwear, available in an array of beautiful prints or directional plains.

For One Day only, Princesse tam.tam announces an in-store event at Selfridges London today.

Take a seat at ‘Tam Tam Too’ and while you wait, French graphic artist Fanny Le Bras will personalise your panties with the words of your choice.

Whether to surprise your man with a saucy brief message or as a cheeky Christmas gift ... be creative, express yourself and undress like a Princesse!

‘Tam Tam Too’ will be open today from 12pm – 5pm in the Lingerie department, 3rd Floor, Selfridges Oxford Street.

Briefs available in ivory at £30.00 and the personalising service is complimentary with purchase.

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