Number Seventy Six

Oh So British!

2012-01-02T15:16:00.002Z

Ceramic Bow Tie {Cor Sine Labe Doli}

2012-01-02T14:49:00.001Z

Live | Love | Lounge - Luxe Loungewear

2012-01-02T14:41:00.004Z

Transport yourself away from your busy life to a soft and happy place - embrace life in the most relaxed way.

bIG, bOLD, fABULOUS - Statement Necklaces

2012-01-02T14:36:00.000Z

2012 Colour of The Year - Tangerine Tango PANTONE 17-1463

2012-01-01T23:59:00.000Z

Leather Tote {Miu Miu}

2012-01-01T23:56:00.002Z

{Alexander McQueen}

2012-01-01T23:55:00.002Z

PANTONE Christmas Baubles

2011-12-29T01:06:00.000Z

Polo Bike {Louis Vuitton}

2011-12-29T01:05:00.001Z

'Fra Angelico' {Rodarte}

2011-12-29T00:50:00.001Z

Star Wars {Evian}

2011-12-29T00:47:00.000Z

Big Bang Boa Bang {Hublot}

2011-12-29T00:46:00.000Z

Worlds Largest Christmas Ornament - Hong Kong 'Be The Star' {Swarovski}

2011-12-29T00:44:00.002Z

Quote

2011-12-29T00:43:00.003Z

Porsche 911 Speedster Art {Miguel Paredes}

2011-12-29T00:43:00.000Z

Coffee Cup Sleeve {Jimmy Choo}

2011-12-29T00:41:00.003Z

Aquarius Planetarium - Horology x Astrology {Christian van der Klaauw}

2011-12-29T00:41:00.000Z

Bianchi {Gucci}

2011-12-29T00:39:00.002Z

Angel - Mottisfont Abbey

2011-12-29T00:35:00.000Z

Artwork {Absolut}

2011-12-29T00:04:00.003Z

Handbag {Proenza Schouler}

2011-12-29T00:02:00.003Z

Cupcake Purse - Harrods {Judith Leiber}

2011-12-29T00:02:00.000Z

Limited edition {Mont Blanc x Max Reinhardt x Young Directors Project}

2011-12-29T00:00:00.000Z

Earrings {Dicha Decades}

2011-12-28T23:58:00.002Z

{Alexandra Jefford}

2011-12-28T23:57:00.003Z

Swarovski Britannia {Alexander McQueen}

2011-12-28T23:57:00.000Z

Notebooks {Loewe}

2011-12-28T23:55:00.002Z

Louis Vuitton Scupltures {Billie Achilleos}

2011-12-28T23:54:00.000Z

{Sass & Bide}

2011-12-28T23:52:00.000Z

3D Artwork {Yuki Matseuda}

2011-12-28T23:51:00.000Z

Playing Cards {Lanvin}

2011-12-28T23:50:00.000Z

Stunning Nude and Sequin Gown {Zuhair Murad}

2011-12-28T23:47:00.004Z

Papercraft

2011-12-28T23:46:00.000Z

Tiered Skirt with Mesh {Givenchy}

2011-12-28T23:45:00.000Z

Nubuck Leather Jacket {Alexander McQueen}

2011-12-28T23:43:00.001Z

Couture iPhone Case - Titanium, Gold {Brikk}

2011-10-11T11:19:00.002+01:00

24ct Gold & Diamonds Macbook Pro {Computer Choppers}

2011-10-11T11:13:00.000+01:00

The Worlds Most Expensive Dessert - with a two carat diamond {Marc Guibert, Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel, Windemere}

2011-10-11T11:08:00.000+01:00

The pudding is the handy work of Marc Guibert, head chef at Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel in Windemere, Cumbria, and marks the start of the National Chocolate Week. Priced at a whopping £22,000, the pudding is finished with a two-carat diamond on top!

The pudding is created with edible gold leaf, and features a layer of champagne jelly and four different types of the Belgian chocolates, which is further flavoured with a peach, orange and whiskey. If you plan to order this dizzying dessert, be prepared for a three weeks waiting period.

Metallic Gold Leather Satchel {Comme Des Garcons}

2011-10-11T10:54:00.001+01:00

Silk Satin Peplum Skirt {Mary Katrantzou}

2011-10-11T10:51:00.001+01:00

Scarves

2011-10-11T10:47:00.001+01:00

2011-04-15T22:35:00.002+01:00

2011-04-15T22:34:00.003+01:00

iPad Cover {Miniot}

2011-04-15T22:33:00.000+01:00

Whaletone {Robert Majkut}

2011-04-15T22:32:00.000+01:00

Snake and Molting Legwear {Camille Cortet}

2011-04-15T22:30:00.000+01:00

{McQueen}

2011-04-15T22:28:00.002+01:00

{Miu Miu}

2011-04-15T22:27:00.002+01:00

Ethno Teknik {Tom Binns}

2011-04-15T22:26:00.000+01:00

Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend..

2011-04-15T21:24:00.001+01:00

Via CouttsWoman.com

How to... choose a diamond

The diamond has become a unique symbol of commitment; rare, precious, magical and indestructible; all these qualities have made diamonds the perfect symbol of true love and romance. But with so many different levels and grades of diamond out there, how do you ensure you understand what you are getting for your money?

The Four C's

Mark Walker, Creative Director of Icecool.co.uk a leading online jewellery store, explains that choosing the 'perfect diamond' is a very personal and very individual process. "You need to decide if you are into size or quality and buy the best that you can possibly afford. A larger diamond of medium quality will be the same sort of price as a smaller diamond of very good quality."

So how to choose between size and quality? What really matters? The quality and value of every diamond is evaluated using four key criteria (the four C's) – carat, clarity, colour and cut, and an understanding of these is important when making your diamond buying decision. Edward Johnson, Director of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in London, which grades and certifies diamonds, comments: "The four C's are really a system of communicating quality. In reality no one is more important than another, as they work in relation to each other. It is about matching expectation within the four C's. If budget comes in to play, something has to give."

Carat

The carat is the unit of weight for diamonds; A carat weighs 0.20 of a gram and is divided into 100 points, therefore a three-quarter carat diamond is 75 points, a half carat diamond is 50 points and a quarter carat diamond is 25 points and so on....

The bigger the stone, the greater the rarity and therefore the higher the price per carat. In fact only one in a million diamonds weigh more than a carat.

Clarity

Imperfections within the diamond can reduce the clarity grading and therefore the value. Known as 'inclusions' or 'clarity characteristics' as the GIA likes to call them, many are invisible to the naked eye and can appear under the microscope as black specks or small clouds.

Colour

To the untrained observer most diamonds will appear to have no tint colour, but most are slightly coloured and are evaluated on a scale from pure white to tints of brown. Johnson explains; "It's like putting a drop of yellow food colouring in a glass of water. The first few drops the water won't look any less white, but after a while you will start to notice the difference."

Pure white (exceptional white D) is rare but 'fancy' colours are extremely rare. The highest price paid per carat at auction for a diamond is US$1 million for a 0.95 carat red diamond.

Cut

The cut of the diamond is the final key to setting the value. The finest and most exact cutting (ideal cuts) and polishing will maximise the diamond's fire and lustre. For Johnson, this is one of the most important elements of the four C's.

"This is what the professionals look at and is what people should focus on as ultimately this is what makes the diamond have that unique sparkle." However he stresses that it really comes down to personal preference. "I would suggest a smaller stone of a higher clarity and a high cut grade, but some people want more 'flash for their cash' and so choose to compromise in other areas."

Converse x Marimekko

2011-02-26T21:16:00.001Z

Esquire x Nat Sherman

2011-02-26T21:13:00.002Z

Ready to Wear Home {Diane Von Furstenberg}

2011-02-26T21:11:00.000Z

Bistro Toaster {Bodem}

2011-02-26T20:59:00.001Z

LFW A/W 2011 - Paloma Faith at PPQ

2011-02-26T20:57:00.003Z

LFW A/W 2011 - Jessie J at Vivienne Westwood 'Get A Life' Palladium Party

2011-02-26T20:57:00.000Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Jaeger}

2011-02-26T20:54:00.002Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Antonio Berardi}

2011-02-26T20:53:00.000Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Victoria Beckham}

2011-02-26T20:51:00.000Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Florian Jayet}

2011-02-26T20:49:00.000Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Mary Katrantzou}

2011-02-26T20:46:00.000Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Masha Ma}

2011-02-26T20:41:00.002Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Giles}

2011-02-26T20:40:00.000Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Burberry Prorsum}

2011-02-26T20:38:00.000Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Julian Mcdonald}

2011-02-26T20:36:00.000Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Erdem}

2011-02-26T20:34:00.003Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Maria Grachvogel}

2011-02-26T20:33:00.001Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Jayne Pierson}

2011-02-26T20:31:00.000Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Charlie Le Mindu}

2011-02-26T20:29:00.000Z

LFW A/W 2011 {Temperley}

2011-02-26T20:27:00.000Z

Gothic Skull and Flower Clutch {Alexander McQueen}

2011-02-26T19:47:00.000Z

Decorative Heaters

2011-02-26T19:40:00.000Z

Four Seasons Brooch {Cindy Chao at Kabiri}

2011-02-26T19:39:00.000Z

£60,495

{Valentino}

2011-02-26T19:37:00.000Z

Pico {Puma}

2011-02-26T19:33:00.002Z

Cashmere TOMS {TOMS x The Row}

2011-02-26T19:32:00.000Z

Linje Wooden Espresso Machine {Oystein Helle Husby}

2011-02-26T19:30:00.000Z

Wool Silk and Leather Dress {David Koma}

2011-02-26T19:27:00.000Z

Spring Jackets

2011-02-26T19:24:00.000Z

Porcelain Vinegar Flask {Thomas Eyck}

2011-02-26T19:19:00.002Z

Verticle Wall Garden {Haldane Martin}

2011-02-26T19:17:00.000Z

Adidas Originals x Ransom

2011-02-26T19:14:00.000Z

Knitted Vase {Ferm Living}

2011-02-26T19:12:00.000Z

'Bridle' Two Tone Leather Tote {Reed Krakoff}

2011-02-26T19:09:00.000Z

Rossum Nappa Plaited Clutch {Anya Hindmarch}

2011-02-26T19:06:00.000Z

Coral Flower Ring {Lydia Courteille}

2011-02-26T19:04:00.001Z

Oooh, I Love A Stripe! {Louboutin}

2011-01-22T10:08:00.000Z

3 of my favourite things - A nautical stripe, a peep toe and a Louboutin

'Wow' Swimwear {Rosa Cha}

2011-01-22T10:01:00.000Z

Monochrome graphic cut out swimsuit. The shape of the front panels will enhance the appearance of an hourglass figure

'Koi' Lace Leggings - {Alexander McQueen}

2011-01-22T09:51:00.002Z

Such exquisite detailing within the design of these Alexander McQueen 'Koi' lace leggings

PS1 Linen Satchel {PROENZA SCHOULER}

2011-01-22T09:47:00.000Z

Wishing You A Wonderful Christmas!

2010-12-24T11:46:00.000Z

{Valentino}

2010-10-25T20:08:00.000+01:00

Striped Calf Tote {Fendi}

2010-10-25T19:58:00.003+01:00

Multi-colour striped calf-hair leather tote. Double top gold toned turn lock closures. Single top handle. Small signature logo on sides. Dark brown leather/suede on interior.

Laser Cut Leather Waistcoat {Haider Ackermann}

2010-10-25T19:55:00.000+01:00

Back Skeleton Dress {DSquared}

2010-10-25T19:49:00.000+01:00

Studded Perspex and Brass Ring {Burberry Prorsum}

2010-10-25T19:37:00.000+01:00

McKinney x Sherwin Williams

2010-10-25T19:27:00.000+01:00

This work for Sherwin-Williams – the 2010 Colour Chips campaign and its Lucky Colour of the Day game – is a perfect example of the ongoing conversation we shape with the consumer to show them how they can get the most out of their color with the very best paint.

McKinney

Cox Cookies and Cake {Patrick Cox & Eric Lanlard}

2010-10-08T11:35:00.000+01:00

It would seem that our love affair with the cupcake is still going strong. Every sophisticated suburb and chic city location has a bakery serving up artistic and stylish cupcakes with the finest and freshest ingredients.

However this new couture cake shop, a collaboration between cobbler Patrick Cox and French Master Patissier Eric Lanlard breaks the boundaries. The store concept of Cox Cookies and Cake is a refreshing alternative; It has more of a dark, submissive, provocative ambience than that of the whimsical, gingham, pretty girly bakeries that are a surplus. The bakery staff wear black leather studded aprons adding that edgy element that blends in with the Soho surroundings.

Patisserie snobs need to step through the doors to experience the delightful recipes which were initially inspired by Cox's Canadian childhood.

coxcookiesandcake.com

Opening hours - 11 till 11

13 Brewer Street, Soho

Beautiful Botanical Footwear

2010-10-03T20:10:00.000+01:00

Stunning feminine floral illustrations of shoes.

PS1 Mochila {Proenza Schouler}

2010-10-03T00:38:00.000+01:00

PS1 Mochila turquoise and black; a mere $1,825.00

One of the world's most coveted bag just got even more dahling... The finely patterned vibrant turquoise bag is influenced by the traditional wayuu tribe.