The Lady Loves List
Here are a few of our favourite things. Get your daily fix of beautiful bits...
Friday, September 28
Cupcake cutie
This jumper is made from pure cashmere, making it blissfully cosy and modern. We want it now! £99, M&S: www.marksandspencer.com
Thursday, September 27
National Wear A Tea Cosy on your Head Day
Today you have the perfect excuse to dig out your favourite tea cosy – or treat yourself to a new one. We are hankering after these three. It’s up to you if you swap it for your hat though... Owl Tea Cosy by Ulster Weavers, £15, Not on the High Street.com: www.notonthehighstreet.com; Tea Cosy, £3, White Stuff: www.whitestuff.com (all proceeds will go towards helping disadvantaged children and young people in the UK); Radio Tea Cosy, £20, Cath Kidston: www.cathkidston.co.uk
Wednesday, September 26
Pucker up…
…With this limited edition flavour from Vaseline. Your lips will be extra soft when sipping Champagne. Vaseline Pink Bubbly, £3.49, Boots: www.boots.com
Tuesday, September 25
Get toasty
Wrap up warm in this Promenade Coat, Green, £285, Toast: www.johnlewis.com
Monday, September 24
A wise purchase...
... For autumn! Owl head tweed umbrella, £19.50, M&S: www.marksandspencer.com
Friday, September 21
Beauty blow out
Thursday, September 20
Fit for a princess
The Duchess of Cambridge wore them on the final leg of her tour of Asia – and they’ve certainly put the sparkle into our day. Citrine Drop Earrings, £495, Kiki: www.kiki.co.uk
Wednesday, September 19
Put a pinny on
One in five adults still get their mum to help with housework, new research by Tefal has revealed. Grow up in style with this apron, £16, from At Home with Ashley Thomas at Debenhams: www.debenhams.com
Tuesday, September 18
Monochrome moment
Alice Temperley’s SS13 collection has had us swooning at London Fashion Week. Get your fix with this frock. Somerset by Alice Temperley for John Lewis Chiffon Insert Dress, £130: www.johnlewis.com
Monday, September 17
Silky smooth
Buff your way to brilliant skin with this luxurious body scrub. Elemis Lime & Ginger Salt Glow, £36, QVC: www.qvcuk.com
Friday, September 14
We're hooked...
On these English romantic coat pegs, £15 each: 020-7635 6371, www.chocolatecreative.co.uk
Thursday, September 13
Well heeled
Buckled mid-boots, £158, Anthropologie: 00800-0026 8476, www.anthropologie.eu
Wednesday, September 12
Perfect purses
Keep your cash safe in a stylish fashion with these little beauties. Aviary Wallet, £22.95, (left) and With Love Purse, £16.95, (right) both Hampton Blue: www.hamptonblue.co.uk
Tuesday, September 11
Celebrate in style…
…With this sleek sharing set. Featuring Krug Grand Cuvée and Riedel glasses, it’s the perfect way to savour any occasion. The Krug Sharing Set, price on request, Selfridges: www.selfridges.com
Monday, September 10
Fun and fruity
Love pampering but hating parting with too many pennies? The new range of n-spa products is bright, luxurious and affordable. nspa Fruit Extracts Body Butters, £3 each, Asda: www.asda.com
Friday, September 7
Rock the Mocks
Thursday, September 6
Peachy cheeks
Amp up your glow with this pretty powder. Pixi Shade Quartette in Peach, £16, Boots: www.boots.com
Wednesday, September 5
Colourful cushions
Brighten up your room with this vibrant home accessory. Exotic Flowers Cushion, £14.99, Cargo: www.cargohomeshop.com
Tuesday, September 4
Deliciousness delivered
Farmaround were pioneers of the veg box delivery revolution. Now you can add fresh milk and eggs to your order too. Farmaround Organic, from £12.95: www.farmaround.co.uk
Monday, September 3
This bag…
…is the perfect blend of city chic and country casual. What’s more, it’s out this month! ‘School House’ satchel, £55, Red or Dead: www.redordead.com
Friday, August 31
Secret to beauty
This natural beauty range is made in Galilee, and is coming to the UK on the 5 September. Want a moisturised, radiant, healthy glow? Look no further. Gamila Secret Beauty Bar, £20.99, House of Fraser: www.houseoffraser.co.uk
Thursday, August 30
Pleasures and treasures
You’ll want to savour every sip when drinking from this new range of premium glassware by Berry Bros. & Rudd. Launches 7 September. The Wine Merchant’s Glasses, from £27.50 per pair, Berry Bros. & Rudd: www.bbr.com
Wednesday, August 29
Luxury locks
Get the Kate Middleton volume with this root booster from hairdresser, Richard Ward. It protects against heat and humidity too. Richard Ward Volumiser Root Booster, £17.50, QVC: www.qvcuk.com
Tuesday, August 28
Cheese please
Cheat your way to deliciously cheesy dishes with this versatile sauce. Seriously Strong Cheddar Sauce, £2.49, Waitrose: www.waitrose.com
Monday, August 27
DIY
That's Do Indulge Yourself, with Trilogy's At Home Spa treatments. Trilogy products, from £16.50, Boots: www.boots.com
Friday, August 24
Snuggle up...
On this 'New Leaf' Harlem sofa, £995, London Transport Museum: www.ltmuseumshop.co.uk
Thursday, August 23
Have a tipple without tipping the scales
Love a glass of chilled vino on a sunny summer afternoon but concerned about calories? Say hello to FirstCape Light at £5.99 a bottle: www.firstcape.com
Wednesday, August 22
Step back in time...
With these 1960s Mary Quant boots, £135: www.pennydreadfulvintage.com
Tuesday, August 21
Love Your Lingerie
M&S sells 60 million pairs of knickers a year - and today they are celebrating National Love Your Lingerie Day! Join in the fun by wearing your best undies - and remember, you can save 20 per cent of all knickers at M&S until August 27.
Monday, August 20
Sunshine shift
Following a weekend in which summer (finally) arrived we're staying bright this Monday with this kaleidoscope dress, £95, V&A: 020-7942 2696, www.vandashop.co.uk
Friday, August 17
Chic compact
We didn't forget to visit the museum gify shop this summer... Solid perfume compact, £35, British Museum: 0800-218 2222, www.britishmuseumshoponline.org
Thursday, August 16
Nurture with nature
This light day cream is packed full of active ingredients and natural plant extracts. Protect Day Cream SPF15, £10.95, Nurture: www.nurtureskincare.co.uk
Wednesday, August 15
It makes scents
This exciting new range of fragrances uses colour selection to find which one is perfect for you. Our favourite is Pink Lotus No. 11 – light, fresh and a little bit romantic. Aura-Soma perfume, £85, Pegasus: www.pegasus-parfum.com
Tuesday, August 14
Bold and beautiful
This bag ticks all our boxes. Sylvia, £409.50: www.onnaehrlich.com
Monday, August 13
All's rosy
White rose tea dress, £25, Jennifer Lilly: www.jenniferlillystore.com
Friday, August 10
Blast from the past
Who remembers the image of the Test Screen that used to appear on the TV? This weekend away bag, £30, from the National Media Museum, made us reminisce. To order one call 01274 203448.
Thursday, August 9
Time to show off
Who wouldn’t want this on their arm? Multine Rose Gold watch, £144.99, STORM: www.stormwatches.com
Wednesday, August 8
Lady in red
Hobbs Talitha dress, £159, Hobbs: 0845-313 3130, www.hobbs.co.uk
Tuesday, August 7
Sweet treats
Hope and Greenwood have created a new range of sweets, inspired by your favourite tea time treats. Pick (and mix) from Lemon Meringue Pie sweets, Birthday Cake sweets, Cherry Bakewell sweets and Treacle Tart sweets, all £2.50 for 550g. www.hopeandgreenwood.com
Monday, August 6
Flying the flag
As Team GB continue their Olympic medal haul, we're cracking open these limited edition bottles of Firefly natural drinks. An original blend of fruit juices and natural botanical extracts, Britannia is available from Selfridges, Wholefoods and quality independent stockists with an RRP of £1.65-£2.20.
Friday, August 3
Make 'em go green...
... With envy. Alice dress, £249: www.matildaandquinn.com
Thursday, August 2
Cakes, muffins, scones…
Bake up a storm with amy ruth’s gluten-free baking mix. Containing 70% whole grains and seeds, this healthy substitute for regular flour is full of health benefits, so you can indulge guilt-free. Gluten-free baking mix, £6.99, amy ruth’s: www.amy-ruths.com
Wednesday, August 1
Hats off...
... To Great British style. Floral band bowler hat, £65: 020-7942 2696, www.vandashop.com
Tuesday, July 31
Spread the love...
...with this adorable Me to You bear. Also find out how you can help fund Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research at www.facebook.com/metoyou. Tatty Teddy bear, £12.99, Me to You: www.metoyou.com
Monday, July 30
London calling!
As the Team GB start picking up the medals (well done Lizzie Armitsteadt and Rebecca Adlington) show your support with this patriotic print cotton top, £35, Laura Ashley: www.lauraashley.com
Friday, July 27
Go Team GB, go!
Put out the bunting - the Olympics is here! Union Jack Bunting by The Cotton Bunting Company, £13.50, Not on the High Street: www.notonthehighstreet.com
Thursday, July 26
Olympics eve
Show your support for Team GB with these patriotic designs from Great British designer Cath Kidston. Pearly Queen Large Frame Bag, £85, Victoria Rose Pearly Zip Purse, £25: www.cathkidston.co.uk
Wednesday, July 25
Keep wasps away
The warmer weather has finally arrived, bringing the bane of the British summertime with it. Don't let wasps ruin your time in the sun - keep them away with this wasp trap, £15, the Science Museum Shop: www.sciencemuseumshop.co.uk
Tuesday, July 24
Shady lady
Pick up this parasol and keep your cool. Emma Battenberg Lace Parasol (cream), £39.99, Umbrella Boutique: www.umbrellaboutique.co.uk
Monday, July 23
Lushness
Lush’s Emotional Brilliance collection – consisting of 30 products - launched on Saturday and is in store now. Check out the range now at www.lush.co.uk
Friday, July 20
On a high
Thursday, July 19
Take the plunge
Rigby & Peller have opened a new store in Bow Lane, London - and with bras as beautiful as this what's your excuse for not popping in for a fitting? Aubade Memoire Des Sens, £105: www.rigbyandpeller.co.uk
Wednesday, July 18
Going for gold...
...With a stripe! Timorous Beasties bee cushion, £108, Cimmermann: 01423-524777, www.cimmermann.co.uk
Tuesday, July 17
Ultimate umami
This condiment should not work, but goodness…it does. A sweet, salty, meaty confection, it is a new store cupboard staple. Bacon Jam, £2.99, Tesco (from 23 July): www.tesco.com
Monday, July 16
Cherry Blossom
Friday, July 13
Sweet sensation
Red velvet cupcake has a hint of coco and cream cheese frosting, £2.65: www.hummingbirdbakery.com
Thursday, July 12
Fit for a Princess
Visionaire Shoes IV, £219, Kristina Goes West, www.kristinagoeswest.com
Wednesday, July 11
Mellow yellow
Lorena shirt dress, £235, LK Bennett: 020-7637 6731, www.lkbennett.com
Tuesday, July 10
Wine wonders
The sun might not be shining but Invivo wines are the perfect tipple for these long summer evenings. Invivo have close links with the arts community and have recently teamed up with the east London-based DWS graffiti crew who made us our very own graffiti wine box (pictured above). The wine boxes and the wines are available from Harvey Nichols, and the wine will be available in selected Tesco stores from the beginning of August. Sauvignon Blanc 2011, £12.99, Pinot Noir 2010, £19.99, Bella Sauvignon Blanc 2011, £14.99, Harvey Nichols www.harveynichols.com; www.invivowines.com
Monday, July 9
Cute stuff
Kissing Rabbits facecloth, £4, Anorak: 020-8299 2416, www.anorakonline.co.uk
Friday, July 6
Frock thrill
Beatrix dress, £310, Libélula: 020-7633 9888, www.libelula-studio.com
Thursday, July 5
Making us go (m)Ooo
The new range of flavoursome milkshakes from Shaken Udder are a real guilt-free treat, £1.49 each. www.ocado.com
Wednesday, July 4
A very British breakfast
While our friends in the States are celebrating their Independence Day, here at The Lady we’re revelling in all things British. What could be more perfect than tea-infused marmalade? Tea Caddy Collection Marmalade, from £2.60, Ouse Valley Foods: www.ousevalleyfoods.com
Tuesday, July 3
Marvelous macarons
Pierre Hermé's July delight is now out. Mixing Grant Vert Basil and Vanilla for a truly top treat. Les Jardins macarons gift box (7 pieces), £15: www.pierreherme.com
Monday, July 2
Step into style
Shelter shoes, £75 - 10% goes to the charity Shelter: www.yull.co.uk
Friday, June 29
Get lippy
New Pixi Tinted Brilliance Balms are avaliable in seven colours, £12: www.pixibeauty.com
Thursday, June 28
Cocktail o'clock
Wednesday, June 27
Lady in red
Step out in style with these smart Mary Jane courts, £75, Jones Bootmaker: www.jonesbootmaker.com
Tuesday, June 26
Lacey lady
Keep it classic with this vintage-style maxi dress, £349, www.Tedbaker.com
Monday, June 25
Sweet as nectar
Start your week off on the right foot with a JUNA fruit nectar drink. Healthier, fresher and even more scrumptious than a smoothie, you’ll be chugging back your five-a-day. JUNA drink, £2.10, Selfridges: www.selfridges.com and Harrods: www.harrods.com
Friday, June 22
Flowers and frills
You'll be the bell of any ball in this silk chiffon Hiroko dress, £159, Silk & Sawdust:www.notonthehighstreet.com
Thursday, June 21
Hats, horses and a whole lot of fun!
It’s Ladies Day at Ascot so grab yourself a hat! Small Occasion Hat, £75, John Lewis: www.johnlewis.com
Wednesday, June 20
Happy feet
Brazilian footwear brand Havaianas are celebrating 50th birthday this month. Flip into classic beach flop mode from £14: www.havaianas-store.co.uk
Tuesday, June 19
Classic crystal
The sole remaining producers of hand-blown and hand cut full lead English crystal - Cumbria Crystal - has launched has launched a new collection. The Six Gift Collection includes 6 styles of modern glass designs grouped into one unique collection. Prices start at £48, www.cumbriacrystal.com
Monday, June 18
Perfect pinny
Keep stylish in the kitchen with this Awfully Nice Gypsy Apron, £20, Hope and Greenwood: www.hopeandgreenwood.co.uk
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