Made In Chelsea

I am totally addicted to Made In Chelsea. The hit reality show, which follows the lives and loves of a group of twenty-somethings in SW1, is always compelling viewing - full of glamorous balls, bitching and bed-hopping.

Whether sunning themselves in the South of France, shooting clay pigeons at an English country house party, or shopping on the King's Road, the MiC girls are always impeccably dressed.

I love Caggie's ecclectic style, which brings a touch of boho to Sloane Square. Austique, a favourite haunt of Chelsea girls, were inundated with requests for the tangerine mini dress she wore in Cannes towards the end of the first series. If you want to know where else you can get the looks seen in MiC, Caggie and Millie have also been seen buying bikinis in Biondi Couture, the swimwear emporium boasting the biggest selection of designer swimwear - including the incredibly sort after VIX range.

Since then we've seen Binky and Cheska doing a spot of shoe shopping at The Box Boutique, where you'll find fabulous footwear by the likes of Mechante, Beatrix Ong and Ruthie Davis, all displayed to perfection in the eccentric neo-Baroque surroundings.

Time for a West End shopping spree I think...

Summer Arrives at Austique

Are you on the lookout for that perfect summer dress? Well look no further - Austique's own brand summer dresses are in store now! Whether you are going to a pool-side party or a summer wedding you're sure to find something you love. Plus, with the next wave of arrivals due in store on 8th June you'll be truly spoilt for choice!

www.austique.co.uk

Austique Opens on Marylebone High St

Since first opening its doors back in 2004, Austique has attracted a cult following; Pippa Middleton, Sienna Miller and Poppy Delevigne are all fans of the King's Rd boutique. Now a second store has opened just in time for a summer splurge! Marylebone is your destination for fashion not stocked anywhere else in the UK...
















You'll find Brands including Markus Lupfer, Alice and Olivia, and Zimmerman sitting alongside Austique's own label of occasion wear and cashmere. For those of you not in London, don't panic - the website can deliver to your doorstep: www.austique.co.uk

Happy shopping!




















40 New Cavendish St, Marylebone
330 King's Rd, Chelsea

Get a Wardrobe Worthy of the Royal Wedding

I'm betting that since Friday's fairytale nuptials you've been lusting after Prince Harry as well as all the fabulous outfits showcased in the glorious setting of Westminster Abbey. And I'm guessing that now you want to know where you can get your hands on an ensemble worthy of a royal wedding - I'm right, aren't I? Well at least I can help you out in the fashion department, when it comes to landing a prince, I'm afraid you're on your own.

Several guests, including the likes of Laura Parker Bowles, wore outfits from Austique - the Kings Road boutique which has been a firm favourite of Kate and Pippa Middleton for years. Owner Katie Canvin confirmed:

'At Austique we have been busy for quite some weeks now dressing guests for the royal wedding and helping them choose their outfits. From the pieces we have sold it seems very much that the ladies are following in Kate's classic style and basing their look on what she would wear to attend a wedding. Dresses are structured and wrapped, such as the Libelula dress that one guest has chosen from us and the Issa pieces Kate is so often seen in. Coats are all knee-length, and those more daring have chosen to express themselves through bold splashes of colour, such as a hot pink coat and Austique own brand dress that we sold to one customer.'

Dress, Libelula £310


LAURA PARKER BOWLES' EVENING RECEPTION OUTFIT



Red Clutch, Wilbur & Gussie £165
Black Gown, Yeojin Bae £500


www.austique.co.uk




One outfit I particularly admired was Holly Branson's beautiful lace dress and tailored jacket - which are stand-out pieces from Irwin & Jordan's SS/11 collection. Designer Zoe Jordan said she was 'thrilled' that Holly chose one of her creations for the occasion:

'The royal wedding is a truly great British occasion. It is a unique moment in history and as a member of the British Fashion industry I am privileged to play a part in their big day. I am so thrilled that Holly Branson chose Irwin & Jordan. She embodies our brand; understated, effortless in style, and so wonderfully elegant.'

HOLLY BRANSON'S CEREMONY OUTFIT



























Irwin & Jordan SS/11


Dress £375


Jacket £743

www.irwinandjordan.com

Also available at Harrods