by Jo Beale on Sunday, May 19th, 2013
The RHS centenary Chelsea Flower Show begins its extra special, centenary celebrations on Tuesday. It’s so exciting, because our super-stylish BrandAlley Garden will be revealed in all its finery. We can’t wait, so we’re starting the party early with fabulous home and garden bargains in the BrandAlley sales and OUTLET today.
And here are other glamorous, horticultural-inspired happenings around the UK…
Chelsea Fringe Â
Check out London’s alternative garden festival, which started yesterday and is on until 9th June. Chelsea Fringe is a celebration of flowers, gardens and gardening at a host of different venues and settings across London. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural Chelsea Fringe, there are lots of treats lined up. Including a wonderful mix of public spectacles, events and feel-good community celebrations, spreading green-fingered love and excitement. There’s everything from guerilla gardening to knit your own veg classes, a pop-up park to edible bus stop gardens and much more. To find out what’s on today, go to the Chelsea Fringe website.
Floral happenings around London
All over London, venues are celebrating the centenary of the Chelsea Flower Show. For example, you could …
by Jo Beale on Sunday, May 12th, 2013
Don’t you just love the way Sunday comes around again so fast after a bank holiday! Before you head out to enjoy Sunday your way, make a cuppa and hit the BrandAlley sales and OUTLET to see all the fabulous bargains on offer today. Plus, there’s free p&p on top when you spend over £100.
Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair
Make sure you don’t miss Clerkenwell Vintage Fashion Fair’s 4th anniversary extravaganza. Fifty of the finest vintage traders from all over the globe are attending this highly prestigious event, tempting you with an eclectic mix of quality vintage apparel and authentic, retro-chic designer pieces. You can also get on-the-spot alterations done if any of your purchases need adjusting and take advantage of personal shoppers, vintage style experts, a vintage salon and much, much more.
The World on Regent Street
It’s party time in London’s West End today as The World on Regent Street takes over the whole shopping street. Yes, really! Regent Street is closed to traffic from 11am-6pm as a myriad of countries celebrate their cultures together. Look forward to a fun-filled day of performances, traditional cuisine, demonstrations and …
by Jo Beale on Sunday, May 5th, 2013
Yay, it’s bank holiday weekend! So we’re celebrating with fabulous, purse-friendly discounts in the BrandAlley sales, including Diesel’s signature denim and edgy urban basics for men and women. Plus, there’s free p&p on top when you spend over ÂŁ80, so it’s the perfect excuse to treat yourself to an extra-savvy shopping spree.
Grand Designs Live
Looking for bright ideas to restyle your home? Get down to Grand Designs Live at Excel London today, the brilliant contemporary home show based on the Channel 4 series and presented by design guru, Kevin McCloud. You’ll find all the inspiration you need for every room, including home improvement, self-build and renovations, gardening, gadgets and lots more – all under one roof!
Real Food Festival
If you love Sunday food markets, check out the Real Food Festival. Taking over the whole Southbank Centre site along the river Thames and around the Royal Festival Hall in central London, it’s the perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday. This bustling, vibrant event showcases the very best, passion-driven, sustainably and ethically produced food. And it includes of some of the finest small producers in …
by Jo Beale on Sunday, April 28th, 2013
Nature has really blossomed over the past week and spring is in the air, finally! So, we’re celebrating spring greenery with gorgeous seasonal updates in the BrandAlley sales and OUTLET today. Plus, you’ll save an extra £5.95 at checkout, with free p&p when you spend over £80.
The London Coffee Festival
Are you a serious coffee lover? Head over to The London Coffee Festival at the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane for the exciting flagship event of UK Coffee Week. There’s everything from gourmet coffee tastings to demonstrations from world-class baristas and the crema of the coffee world. Plus, graze your way through artisan and street food markets, enjoy live music, test drive the latest coffee kit – and lots more to indulge your passion.
Interwoven Exhibition
Check out the fabulous exhibition based at Habitat, Kings Road, London, which ends today. Interwoven investigates the traditional art of weaving and showcases work by five talented graduates from Central Martin’s College of Art. Highlights include Philippa Thorne’s vibrant, sculptural vessels and baskets from Swaziland and Coralie Bonnet’s large-scale wool and ceramic decorative panels – influenced by her background of …
by Jo Beale on Sunday, April 21st, 2013
There’s lots of spring action in the BrandAlley sales today to celebrate this year’s London Marathon. For starters, you’ll find savvy bargains in our Time to Train sale from Elle Sport, Run Breeze and Strider’s Edge, plus stylish sports’ bras in our Shock Absorber sale. And when you reach the checkout, you’ll save an extra £5.95 with our free p&p offer when you spend over £80.
A Most Curious Wedding Fair
Check out this wonderful, spring bridal event for expressive, style-savvy and fashion-forward couples at the Truman Gallery, Brick Lane. A Most Curious Wedding Fair brings brides and grooms the very latest fashions from hand-picked exhibitors, who draw inspiration from the latest lifestyle trends rather than wedding trends. Most Curious is a mix of innovative, design-led suppliers, fashion shows, entertainment, style, music and performance to help you dream big, have fun and be creative on your special day. If it’s beautiful, fresh, cool and fun or just plain cool, you’ll find it here.
The London Vintage Fashion Fair at Hammersmith
 London’s oldest vintage fair opens its doors today with another fabulous selection of retro delights. Established …
