So Far, Faux Good for Charlotte Simone

How do you keep warm in winter? Well, if you ask the likes of Rita Ora, Sienna Miller or Olivia Palermo it's got to be wrapped up in brightly coloured faux fur. Charlotte Simone faux fur scarves and hoods are fast gathering a cult following, and Rita Ora loves her 'Popsicle' stole (£298) so much she's even been roped in to front the campaign. Not bad for a girl who was still studying at NYU 18 months ago.

Speaking to Vogue designer Charlotte Beecham said: 'I really wanted to do a product that I believed in. Nice quality faux fur, that wears well and looks luxurious, is very expensive, and while I understand that some people choose fake fur rather than real as a lifestyle choice, I really didn't want to offer it just as a cheap alternative. It needed to be as beautiful as real fur - and in some styles it actually looks better.'

Charlotte prides herself that each of her designs can be worn  in several different ways, meaning they have the potential to appeal to lots of different women - whether that's Rita Ora or her mum.

Add my name to the fan club - I want one!

Rose & Rose Have Christmas Wrapped Up

If you're in need of some last minute Christmas shopping inspiration, just take a look at the range of luxury trend-driven scarves by Rose and Rose...



Rose and Rose specialise in statement scarves which have the power to transform any outfit from drab to fab in an instant. Made from only the finest materials, each scarf is 100% silk, wool or cashmere.

Who wouldn't want to find one of these gorgeous scarves under the tree on Christmas morning?

With a scarf it really is a case of one size fits all, making them perfect presents! Polka dot, floral print or sequin encrusted, you're sure to find a design they'll love.

This winter, hardly a day as passed by when I haven't wrapped up in my Rose and Rose scarf. I chose a floral pattern with leopard print edging, but I've already got my eye on another beautiful design.

A fan of all things 18th century, I love the Toile de Jouy pattern, which features romanticised scenes of pastoral life. Fingers crossed Santa got my list in time.

Rose & Rose

As summer ends and autumn descends upon us, we start to notice that distinct chill to the evening air. It's not yet cold enough to think about winter coats, but it certainly is time for scarves to take centre stage...


For too long scarves have been an overlooked accessory, passed over in favour of Jimmy Choos and 'it' bags - but no longer. Launching this autumn, Rose & Rose is a brand specialising in luxury trend-driven scarves, designed not just as accessories, but as the stand-out piece of any outfit.

The diverse collection has taken inspiration from architecture, vintage interiors and oriental carpets - you'll find everything from polka dots to skull motifs, Navajo weaving to glitzy embellishment. Each scarf is 100% silk, wool or cashmere and represents the ultimate in luxury comfort.

Rose & Rose is available from Anthropologie and boutiques across the UK this autumn.