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Posts Tagged ‘Eco friendly’
Tuesday, December 28th, 2010
Don’t know about you but I just love old furniture. It’s not just asthetically pleasing but better quality too. Not too long ago we Brits appreciated craftmanship and quality and were actually world leaders in furniture design, remember Chippendale anyone??!!
I hate, hate, hate the cheap tatty furniture that most furniture showrooms are displaying in the name of design!! And if I hear that word ‘faux’ one more time I think I will scream!!! ‘Faux’ what does that mean??!! To me it means ‘cheap tatty plastic made in china’ ‘Faux leather’, ‘faux suede’, ‘faux Louis’, ‘faux off’ that’s what I say!!
With this in mind we have decided to bring a new range to Citrine ~ Reuse, Recycle, Renew. That is the name of our new range of furniture ~ pre-loved and updated to reflect todays’ taste and todays’ feeling.
Wardrobes, sideboards, cupboards, tables and chairs will all be stripped, treated, painted or re-upholstered to bring them bang up to date! Take a look here at some examples of recycled furniture.
Tags: Clothes shops in West Kirby, Clothes shops in Wirral, Eco friendly, Independant Clothes shops, Shops in West Kirby, Shops in Wirral
Posted in Commissioned Furniture, Eco friendly, Interior Design, Most wanted, Uncategorized, Wallpapered Furniture, fashion | 1 Comment »
Monday, December 6th, 2010
Borne in 2005 in La, Dakota Collective is fast fashion for the contemporary customer. Their look is citified prep, Americana with a quirky, feminine twist. The Dakota Collective brand is glamorous, sophisticated, intelligent, at times demure, at times sexy, always feminine and always confident.
Made famous in America by Rhianna and Kristen Stewart (She worn one of their coats in Twilight!!), it’s gone from strength to strength.
Kristen Stewart as Bella in BB Dakota*
Expect skinny combat trousers in olive and camouflage, teamed with long silk vests and raw edge T’s. Masculine with a femine twist, sexy and confident.
Arriving end of Feb
Tags: Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Citrine-online, Clothes shops in West Kirby, Eco friendly, fashion, Independant Clothes shops, LA Fashion, LA Stars, Shops in Wirral, Summer, Trends, Zara
Posted in Celebrities, Citrine, Most wanted, Trends, fashion, summer wear | 1 Comment »
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010
Mirabelle founder Veronique Henry has travelled extensively throughout her life, gaining a unique perspective in creating and sourcing jewellery.
The daughter of a Parisian silversmith, Véronique’s passion for South East Asia is translated in the intricacy and vibrant colour combinations of her designs,fusing ethnic and contemporary aesthetics.
With a strong belief in the power of jewellery to uplift the spirits, collections are imbued with symbolism and meaning, from crystal stones to ancient talismans.
All Mirabelle jewellery is produced by fair trade suppliers using sterling silver, 22k gold plated metals, brass, semi precious stones, carved mother of pearl, wood , and shells from trusted sources.
Bridging the gap between high street and high end, Véronique’s designs are characterised by a love of texture, form and natural materials.
Mirabelle’s accessibly-priced jewellery box essentials are classic investment pieces, updated with eclectic, fashion-led seasonal collections encapsulating Véronique’s effortless style and freedom of spirit.
Mirabelle’s jewellery is worn by Cheryl Cole and Natalie Imbrulia.
Take a look at our Jewellery section for some beautiful pieces @ http://www.citrine-online.co.uk/jewellery/cat_17.html
Tags: Citrine, Citrine-online, Clothes shops, Clothes shops in West Kirby, Eco friendly, Independant Clothes shops, London Fashion Week, Nicole Richie, Olivia Palermo, Olsen Twins, Shops in West Kirby, Shops in Wirral, Trends
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010
I don’t know what’s wrong with me at the moment but I’m really getting inspired by some beautiful interiors and fantastic furniture and wanted to share with you the wonderful things I’ve found. I adore Danish fashion! I don’t know why but I just love the simple shapes, beautiful prints and great quality. Marlene Birger is a fantastic designer and I just love the prints she produces so you can imagine my excitement when I stumbled across these beautiful shots of her home! Take a look and let me know what you think.
I can’t help be inspired and it sent my mind on a whirlwind of ideas to use and impliment into my own home. I don’t know about you but I struggle finding unique furniture too. I love Phillipe Stark and his organic designs but I wanted to be resourceful and recycle. Well look what I also found!! Recycled furniture made even more beautiful with the clever use of wallpaper and a good quality paint!! Bryonie Porter has produced some beautiful furniture by recycling old pieces. Recycling, eco friendly and beautiful!!
I’m inspired, what about you??
Tags: Boho, Bryonie Porter, Celebrity, Citrine-online, Clothes shops in West Kirby, Clothes shops in Wirral, Commissioned Furniture, Eco friendly, Interior Design, Marlene Birger, Recycled Furiture, Shops in Wirral, Tate Britain, Tate museum, Trends, Wallpapered Furniture
Posted in Celebrities, Commissioned Furniture, Eco friendly, Interior Design, Most wanted, Trends, Uncategorized, fashion | No Comments »
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
SOME trends are simply puzzling. Like the array of printed summer trousers out there – with brain-bending colours, zigzags and graphic manipulations worthy of an ambient screen saver.
Givenchy
Givenchy offers one of the best examples of how to elevate the look from the stalls of Brick Lane. Riccardo Tisci’s chic, sharp Op-Art suiting deserves to be stared at – think Magic Eye for the style discerning. Impress the summer social set with comments on your own ensemble -”Tisci’s appreciation of tone and dimension remind me of Bridget Riley”- as the clever patterns define your curves.
Duro Olowu
The artistic license continues at Duro Olowu - whose bright cotton harem pants were inspired by “the vivid colors and spirit of Picasso’s ‘mosqueteros’ paintings”. They will be quite the holiday master-piece paired with tan wedges and a clashing print shirt. If you are unsure how to dress your pegs for evening, take a cute cue from Marc by Marc Jacobs, whose midnight raw silk stripe strides made a successful coupling with a clashing bustier.
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Banish thoughts of your gap-year or that bizarre festival juggler, and look for a great cut in crisp cotton or shantung silk – they will instantly electrify your summer wardrobe. Match your trousers with a simple vest, a man’s silk pyjama top or a white YSL rive gauche Le Smoking.
Exerpts taken from review on Vogue.co.uk
Tags: Boho, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Citrine-online, Clothes shops in West Kirby, Clothes shops in Wirral, Eco friendly, fashion, Independant Clothes shops, LA Fashion, LA Stars, Lauren Conrad, Nicole Richie, Shops in West Kirby, Shops in Wirral, Summer, Trends
Posted in Celebrities, Most wanted, Party frocks, Resort wear, Trends, Uncategorized, fashion, summer wear | No Comments »
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!!
Tags: Boho, Celebrity, Citrine, Citrine-online, Clothes shops, Clothes shops in West Kirby, Clothes shops in Wirral, Eco friendly, fashion, Independant Clothes shops, LA Fashion, Lauren Conrad, London Fashion Week, Nicole Richie, Nude Trends, Olivia Palermo, Shops in West Kirby, Shops in Wirral, Summer, summer dresses, Summer Holiday wear, The Olsen Twins, Trends
Posted in Celebrities, Citrine, Eco friendly, Most wanted, Party frocks, Trends, Uncategorized, fashion | 1 Comment »
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.
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.
Tags: 'It bag', Celebrity, Eco friendly, fashion, handbags, London Fashion Week, Mimi for Tate, Spring, Summer, Tate Britain, Tate museum, Trends
Posted in Celebrities, Eco friendly, Most wanted, Trends, fashion | 3 Comments »
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
Tags: 'It bag', Add new tag, Celebrity, Eco friendly, fashion, LA Fashion, LA Stars, Lauren Conrad, monogolian fur gilets, Nicole Richie
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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.
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.
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.
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
Tags: 'It bag', Celebrity, Eco friendly, fashion, handbags, LA Fashion, News, Summer
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
We will be keeping you up to date with fashion, beauty and celebrities! After all these are the things that keep us girls going. Is it me or has this felt like the longest winter since records began?? Well winter is almost over; the daffs have started popping up everywhere and the sun has started to shine.
The Spring/Summer collection has started to arrive online and Easter is just around the corner – Yippee!!!
We will be telling you news we think you may want to hear about: Celebrity gossip, most wanted, ways to wear trends and ‘We love their look’ specials, which will consist of pics of you and your friends looking super stylish, so please email photo’s of you and your friends on a night out. We will be informing you of Beauty staples (i.e. the creams models swear by or Makeup artists use at Fashion week etc…).
We will also be informing you of things going on at citrine-online, new items in, promotions, competitions and ventures we hope to get involved in. So keep popping back and we’ll keep you informed.
If there is anything you want to hear about or inform us of please let us know we would love to hear from you! Contact us at info@citrine-online.co.uk
Tags: 'It bag', Beauty, Celebrity, Eco friendly, fashion, handbags, Hayden Panettiere, info, LA Fashion, LA Stars, Lauren Conrad, News, Nicole Richie, Spring, Summer, Trends
Posted in Beauty, Celebrities, Eco friendly, Most wanted, Trends, fashion | 1 Comment »
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