by Jo Beale on Sunday, July 8th, 2012
Here at BrandAlley, we’re celebrating Wimbledon men’s finals today with loads of savvy bargains in our sales. Including ace offers on Emporio Armani sunglasses, Forever Unique plus Valentino Red bags and shoes – and more.
And if you’re not glued to the screen, here’s our pick of stylish goings-on…
Designing 007: Fifty years of Bond style
Fancy a day’s snooping with the smoothest secret agent ever? Head over to the Barbican for an amazing new exhibition celebrating 50 years of James Bond films. It’s a glamorous showcase of more than 400 famous costumes and cult items, revealing the inside story of the design and style of the world’s most influential and iconic movie brand. Highlights include Ursula Andress’s white bikini from the very first Bond film – Dr No (1962), Halle Barry’s orange two-piece from Die Another Day (2002), Bond’s 1964 Aston Martin DB5, gadgets, special effects and lots more. Oh, and you can sip Bond-style cocktails in the Martini Bar and experience the 007 lifestyle, shaken or stirredl!
David Bailey’s East End
Talking of icons, David Bailey – one of the East End’s most famous …
by Jo Beale on Sunday, July 1st, 2012
It’s pay-day weekend and there’s free p&p on orders over £80 until midnight, giving you the perfect excuse to snap up a savvy treat or two in the BrandAlley sales. We’ve got loads of chic designer bargains for all your summer style adventures, including gorgeous, special-occasion looks from Project D, Whistles and more in our Designer Wardrobe sale.
See the Queen’s personal jewels at Buckingham Palace
Talking of dressing up, why not put on your posh gear and head over to Buckingham Palace today? As part of a visit to the Summer Opening of the Palace State Rooms, there’s a special exhibition called Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration. This dazzling showcase portrays the many ways these extraordinary, precious stones have been used by British monarchs over the last 200 years. And it includes a spectacular, never-seen-before display of the Queen’s personal jewels, either inherited or acquired during her reign.
See the Queen’s kitchens at Windsor Castle
There’s also lots going on at Windsor Castle today, including a brilliant exhibition of the Queen’s 60-year reign as seen through the work of leading Press photographers. And while …
by Jo Beale on Sunday, June 17th, 2012
Happy Father’s Day! We’re celebrating big time with free p&p on orders over £80 today. So hit the BrandAlley sales and snap up some savvy designer bargains before you head out and spend some quality time with your dad.
 V&A British Design Exhibition
How about taking him on a stylish trip down memory lane at the V&A’s British Design exhibition? Highlighting the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games’ to the present day, it’s an amazing showcase of significant moments in British design, past and present. For starters, there’s a brilliant sculpture made from upside-down traffic cones welcoming you at the main entrance.
For more ideas about the best things to do on Father’s Day in London, whether he’s the active, cultural or food-loving type of dad, check out Time Out’s website.
BBC Gardeners’ World Live
Got a green-fingered father? Seeing the weather is still decidedly dodgy, you could always treat him to the perfect gardening day out –  at the BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC in Birmingham. The UK’s most friendly and entertaining horticultural show is bursting with award-winning …
