Interior Lust | Chain Chandeliers

I love how dramatic crystal chandeliers can be, but having seen these amazing sculpture like lights by Hudson Furniture I am so over crystal and now obsessed with chain. My first sighting of them was in the Trump Soho Hotel Spa in New York (see bottom image) it sat there in the reception shimmering away with the light bouncing off its silver chains creating a warm glow. I warn you, these works of art are not cheap, you can be looking at paying at least 5 figures to have one of these grace your home. Check out the full range at www.hudsonfurnitureinc.com

Claridges London | Lanvin Tree

Ok, this has to be the most stylish Christmas Tree I have seen this year. In the lobby of Claridges Hotel their huge tree has been decorated by Paris fashion house Lanvin featuring Lanvin clad mannequins and Lanvin gifts, to finish it is topped with a mini Alber in place of a traditional star or angel, so cute.

Images: The Fashion Spot

Chic Eats | Pret a Portea at The Berkeley Fall / Winter 2011

For those fashionistas with a sweet tooth the place to go for a spot of afternoon tea whilst in London is The Berkeley Hotel for their famously decadent Pret a Portea. They have just launched their
Fall / Winter 12 collection of biscuits, cakes and deserts in time for the new fashion season and I cannot wait to visit to taste these divine treats. Below is a list of what you can expect to find on your Paul Smith cake stand. Who would have thought cakes and biscuits could get one so excited.

• Valentino orange and ginger clutch cake closed with oversized chocolate bow
• Bottega Veneta colour blocking pink and gold pear mousse and clementine cremeux coat with matching macaroon button
• Dolce & Gabbana signature gold starred chocolate éclair dress filled with hazelnut cream
• Stella McCartney must-have polka dot sponge cake dress
• Burberry Prorsum stylish black and white double breasted chocolate biscuit coat with snow white vanilla icing
• Miu Miu winter spice glittery high-heeled shoe biscuit
• Jill Sander pomegranate and grenadine mousse dress topped with colourful chocolate flower pattern
• Lanvin show-stopping cassis bavarois dress with crème de mûre jelly topped with signature folded meringue
• Sonia Rykiel striped chestnut cream and almond sponge cake dress complete with trendy metallic sparkles

Image: The Berkeley

Home From Home | The Berkeley Hotel, London

Prior to my night at Fashion Fringe on Saturday 17th September 2011 I decided to check into my favourite hotel in London, The Berkeley. I love staying here, I get so well looked after and it is such a beautiful hotel in a great location.
The rooms are all luxuriously appointed with everything a fashionista could want as well as excellent service, it is also just round the corner from Harvey Nichols & Harrods so your feet don't get too sore carrying all those heavy shopping bags.

Fashion biscuits in my room on arrival

Plenty of space in the bathroom for my essentials, as well as complimentry Bamford toiletries.

The most comfortable bed in London.

Beautiful freah flowers adron every corner of the lobby.

The small but cosy lobby.

All Images: Styleesa

The Berkeley Fashion Trunk

I have to say I love this idea, it is so glamorous and takes me back to a bygone era. My favourite London hotel, The Berkeley has teamed up with Atelier-Mayer to allow guests staying in one of their suites to request free of charge for the evening the use of the fashion trunk containing a selection of vintage statement pieces.
Accessories include a 1960's Dior necklace, 1970's Pierre Cardin Studio 54 clutch purse and a 1950's Marilyn Monroe style mink stole. The vintage style trunk will be delivered to your suite in time for your 'getting ready' ritual.
Guests can enjoy all the accessories with The Berkeley's compliments for the evening and should you find you cannot live without the Dior necklace or the Chanel resin earrings The Berkeley's concierge will arrange for you to purchase your own.

www.the-berkeley.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)207 7107 8927

Image: The Berkeley