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Introducing Aryn K from sunny LA

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Coming in May to Citrine-online is Aryn K, hailing from the fashion district of sunny LA, Aryn K is a young contemporary brand that transcends all ages, truly embodying the modern contemporary life style.

 

Focusing on both woven and knits that are ultra stylish, yet versatile,  Aryn K, proudly feature some of the most beautiful styles in market.

 

 

View them here http://www.citrine-online.co.uk/coming-soon/aryn-k-tie-dye-draped-silk-dress/prod_172.html

Seen on celebrities such as: Alexa Chung, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) and Guiliana Rancic (E! TV)

 

Kristen Stewart seen here in an Aryn K jacket.

 

You can now find Aryn K in numerous boutiques and specialty chain stores across the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, South America and now the UK.      

Introducing ‘Star Mela’ Holiday Wear

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Every year we all do the same, trawl around the shops looking for outfits to wear on holiday.  We search and search to find unusual items that everyone won’t be wearing!!!  Clothes that maybe we wouldn’t wear here at home, when the next holiday comes around we start again!!!

Why not look at your local boutique??!!  We stock unusual brands that you won’t find on every high street, generally good quality and that won’t date as soon as you’re back off holiday!!!

Check out a couple of items below from a lovely company called ‘Star Mela’  They specialise in Holiday/Beach wear!!!  Beautiful embroidery, beading, bright colours and great fabrics.

The gorgeous kaftan will be a holiday staple for some years to come, in fact you could wear this at home with beige leggings or even skinnies, dress with a pair of ‘Toe posts’ and you have a great look.

 

 

Why not add ‘Laney’ embroidered dress to your suitcase?, again this sundress you can wear at home or on holiday, just add a denim jacket!!

 

 

 

Team with the beautifully embroidered pouch with plaited strap, this you could also use home and away, year after year.  Comes in ecru or black background.

View them here http://www.citrine-online.co.uk/holiday/resort-wear/cat_14.html

Lingerie Display

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

As faithful readers of Citrine’s blog no doubt know, boudoir-inspired styles are having a major moment right now and it’s all about lingerie galore this spring! While your mother might not approve of these lingerie looks, ’tis the season to reveal your underpinnings—in a fashionable way, of course! Of course, showing off one’s foundation garments can be a decidedly tricky proposition, which is why it’s good to know how directional dressers like Gwen Stefani and Irina Lazareanu execute this runway look in real life. 

Of course, it’s also intriguing to see how trendsetters are interpreting the trend—especially since the subsequent outfits are so fabulous! Much like the looks at Fendi, our favourite celebrity styles are perfectly tempered and offer a combination of diaphanous tops with covered legs. The most popular way to balance a lingerie-showing shirt is to pair it with some jaunty pants, as Irina Lazareanu and Margherita Missoni recently did, albeit in very different ways. Lazareanu turned up at Anna Sui’s F/W 10 show wearing a sheer YSL blouse tucked into wide-leg trousers and topped with a tux blazer, while Missoni attended a Tar Magazine dinner in Milan last week clad in Missoni’s Sissy Tank Top and Sofia Cropped Cardigan with a pair of floral Kenzo harem pants.

If you are inspired by the lingerie looks here check out our lingerie inspired dress below:

 

 

View it here http://www.citrine-online.co.uk/evening/prom-dresses/cat_13.html

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Wardrobe Staples – ‘The Leather Jacket’

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

There are many staples in our every day wardrobe, such as denim, trench coats, boots and toe posts, but ‘The Leather Jacket’ is the ultimate staple!! It takes you from casual day wear to night time ‘Rock Chick’, just by adding jewellery and heels.  Here are a couple of ‘Rock Chicks’ rocking their very own staples in the form of a ‘Rick Owens’ leather jacket.

 

Ashley Olsen

 

Jessica Alba

Jessica Simpson

 

Can’t afford ‘Rick Owens’?!! Then check out our very own ‘inspired’ leather jacket – available to order only.

Trends Spring/Summer 2010: Whites

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

White can be tricky to pull off head to toe so why not team it with this season’s nude.  Keep the silhouette simple, adding touches of nude.  I love Donna Karan’s draped dresses with a white tailored jacket or Bottega Veneta’s white vest and corset details!  Take a look at ‘Breeanne’ below, it has touches of nude embroidery, wear with nude leggings, on or off the shoulder!!

 

How to wear it:

*mix textures, a stiff cotton jacket will set off a softly draped dress

*wear white over your slimmer parts; nude will flatter the rest

*for accessories think arm cuffs, strong necklaces and perspex bangles

Finish with polished, soft curls, use hot rollers for full on glamour.  Shoes are best in muted colours, but go as high as you dare!!

Mimi Berry Handbags – Now Arrived!!!!

Monday, February 1st, 2010
Mimi was founded in 2001 by London based designer Mimi Berry. The original Mimi store is situated on Cheshire Street (just off Brick Lane) and is home to Berry’s studio where the entire Mimi collection is designed and housed.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
A graduate of Central Saint Martins, and regular exhibitor at London Fashion Week, Berry has acquired an international reputation for her commitment to classic craftsmanship and stylish understated design. The Mimi store with its wooden floors, gilded mirrors, traditional English haberdashery cabinets and industrial light fittings, is an eclectic feast for the eye and a treat for any handbag collector.
 

 

 

 

Each season Mimi launches a new collection for both men and women, which includes everything from sleek weekend bags, sturdy satchels and gorgeous clutch bags, to a diverse selection of ladies leather purses. The range uses beautiful colors throughout, including scarlet reds, yellows, rich browns and bright metallics. All Mimi pieces are made from exquisite Italian leather and are manufactured in the United Kingdom to ensure the highest production quality and ethical standards.

 

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Mimi sells in select boutiques in London, the UK and Europe, as well as internationally in the US, Japan and Australia.

 

 

In 2007 Berry was commissioned by Tate Britain to design a unique collection of leather bags, purses and cardholders to be sold exclusively at Tate shops. The Mimi For Tate collaboration was so successful that the range remains ongoing with new styles launched seasonally.

 

 

 

Our First Store – Coming Soon

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

We have very exciting news – our very first store is opening November! We couldn’t keep the news to ourselves any longer.  If you are in the Wirral area why not give us a visit, we will be located at 15 Grange Road, West Kirby. 

We will be stocking the usual high quality and unusual pieces that we stock online but with more added.  Look out for mongolian fur gilets, fantastic jewellery and beautiful butter soft handbags, all this coupled with excellent customer care!!

Drop in if you can we would love to see you X

Celeb Watch… New Wave

Friday, June 26th, 2009

This season, waves have bounced back onto the beauty scene with a twist. The perfect hairstyle for summer and a firm favourite on the sunny, celebrity packed west coast of America.  The A-list are currently showcasing three great ways to wear the trend.

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For a true beach wave, look to surfer girl Cameron Diaz and queen of laid back boho style Sienna Miller, who wear their hair loosely waved.

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Use big barrel tongs to get the look or plait your hair on holiday, let it dry and then comb out with your fingers. 
If you want to rock this look in the city, emulate New Yorker Chloe Sevigny who adds edge to the look by mixing waves with straight sections and texture. Use a texturiser to get this disheveled look.

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If you’re more groomed than grunge, take your cue from so-chic Kate Bosworth. She gets the look right for night with perfectly prepped and polished waves pulled back into a loose ponytail. Use a shine spray to add extra polish.

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What do you think? Straight or Wavy? Let us know we would love to hear from you x

4 Ways to stay fresh faced for longer

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

It’s a myth that all models have flawless skin; they just work extra hard at keeping it in picture-perfect condition – for now and in the future.

 

Here’s how. . .

 

1 They shun the sun:

On beach beauty shoots, the models

wear broad-spectrum SPF30 sunscreen

and duck under an umbrella between

shots.

 

2 They never sleep in make-up:

 

With weeks of back-to-back shows,

even supermodels get spots.  That’s

why they carry hypoallergenic

make-up remover in their handbags.

 

3 They’re mad for facial massage:

 

Make-up artists at fashion shows

routinely use a face rub to wake

up the skin and drain toxins, but

top models are demanding the

process more and more!.

 

4 They indulge in antioxidants:

 

Backstage, it’s the fruit and carrot

sticks that disappear first because

models know vitamins C and E are

great skin food.

 

 

Exerts taken from Grazia magazine

April 09.

Makki:

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Winner of the Accessory of the Year 2009!!

 

Makki has an eco fashion policy and supports artisans who have developed ancient techniques over years, each piece has the unique one-of-a-kind appeal owing to the handmade and hand dyed qualities.

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Featured in ‘Vogue’ this month as well as stocked at the exclusive ‘Dorchester Hotel’ in Mayfair and the infamous ‘Le Bon Marche’ in Paris, Makki uses the finest grade Eel skin leather; it is much softer than normal leather even though it is 3 times stronger.

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They have an exciting range of accessories including purses, belts, cuffs, card holder and passport holders, in a wide range of colours such as Hot Pink, Teal, Purple and Antique White. 

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In house designed, Makki boasts an excellent relationship with the artisans who make their designs, and Makki does not negotiate on the suppliers’ price, uses the finest quality materials and consistently pays up-front.  When possible they visit places of work and ensure good quality working conditions are maintained. 

 

In a world where disposable fashion using cheap labour and mass produced items are becoming the norm, Makki is offering the consumer fashion with a conscience.  All available to order online at http://www.citrine-online.co.uk/bags/cat_5.html