Event - Alexander McQueen "Savage Beauty" 2015

London Fashion Week 2015 was a smash hit, and it got us super excited for all of the latest fashion creations we’ll get to enjoy this year. Recently at The Amazing Blog, we came across a must-see event that will keep your passion for fashion alive. The Savage Beauty by Alexander McQueen exhibit is officially coming to London after its successful run at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Savage Beauty is the first retrospective work of the late Alexander McQueen to be presented in Europe. Known for his dramatic, dark and boundary-pushing catwalk collections, the designs will be presented with the same cutting-edge staging as his runway shows.

In New York, Savage Beauty became one of the top 10 most visited exhibitions, appealing viewers beyond the normal fashion demographic. If fashion isn’t exactly your cup of tea, it’s still a worthy exhibit to check out. The New Yorker wrote, "Even if you never bother with fashion shows, go to this one." 

The exhibition is currently on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum and will run until 2nd August 2015. You can view ticket details and information here.

Frederique's Christmas Wish List

I’m the type of girl who loves to experiment with different kinds products and gadgets and companies. This is why I find working with the girls at The Amazing Blog so fun… who doesn’t love trying something new? My Christmas wish list consists of a unique bundle of a different kinds of products, ranging from as far as chargers to liquor. So without further ado, let the shopping begin!

The first thing on my Christmas list is The Kissable Charger. Nowadays, hardly anybody is able to live without their phone, myself included. I always thought to myself, why can't I have cute charger that is a little girly or that will add some sparkle? Then I came across FBG: an innovative technology company with the newest chargers, including my new love; The Kissable Charger. This charger is both cute and creative for it looks like a real Coco Chanel Lipstick. Both chic and functional, the charger is able to charge your phone for 2 to 3 hours. Buy your charger here for only £29.99, and be charged all day long.

As I’ve said before, I’m definitely a girly girl. In order to make my girly look complete, I love to wear some cute bracelets along with a watch. So you can guess how excited I was when I came across these Birambi bracelets made by two enthusiastic Dutch Girls. Being from Holland, I obviously have a soft spot for this company. Not only are they Dutch, but they’ve made a great ‘Make-your-own-bracelet’ concept that is fit for any girl like me who loves to accessorise on a regular basis. Here’s how it works: You choose a card. You select a bracelet, colour and write a personal message. And that's it. That's really all there is to it. What better gift is there than one that is personally made from the heart? Starting at €4 they are affordable as well. Visit the website to take these bracelets for a spin! 

Besides my hand jewellery, I wanted to add a little bit of sparkle to my eyebrows. So I came across the Bling Brow Kit created by Benefit Cosmetics. With the Bling Brow Kit, you can decorate your brows and light up the room with a sparkling set of Swarovski crystals. Each set comes with 52 crystals and a pair of mini tweezers. They also come in different colours including my favourites, Rose Gold and Greige. Just pull the black backing sheet off and pick up the crystals with tweezers to place them either on the skin near the brow or directly on the brow. Although I’m not one to decorate my body with jewellery, the brow crystals really enhance the appearance of your eyebrows and show off your edgy side.

You can purchase the artsy Bling Brow Kit for £19.50 at selected Benefit Brow Bars and wear them on a fun night out with the girls. All eyes will definitely be on yours. 

Not only do I love to dress up, but I also enjoy going out and grabbing a drink with my girlfriends. Recently I came across Snow Leopard Vodka, which I’ve slowly but surely fallen in love with. For starters, the bottle looks absolutely great. Additionally, 15% of the profits made go to the ‘save the leopard' charity. When I saw this stunning looking bottle of vodka, I could not resist putting it on my Christmas wish list. Cheers, take a shot and donate to a cause! You can by purchase a 70cl bottle of vodka for £36.00 RRP  at Waitrose, Harvey Nichols and Ocado.com, as well as all good independent drinks retailers OR on their website.

I've also discovered a delicious selection of chocolates from Sweet Dreams Ltd. called Choc Nibbles. We received two different flavours: Original Choc Nibbles and Toffee Crumble. The one I really loved was the Original Choc Nibbles. The taste of these tiny chocolates was just divine, and you could taste that they were made with quality chocolate. It's almost like eating real chocolate milk! Purchase chocolate at your local confectionery, convenience or discount stores, and share these delicious chocolates as a treat after your Christmas Dinner. 

Friday Favourites: Jewellery

With the New Year quickly approaching, you’ve probably begun thinking about what your New Year’s goals and resolutions will be. The Amazing Blog staff has decided that we want to take a new approach to our accessorising. So, we have compiled a list of 5 accessories that will inspire us in different ways every time we put them on.

S/S15 “IN THE CITY” by Maria Francesca Pepe

Want to wear what the celebrities wear? MFP Jewellery’s new line S/S15 “IN THE CITY” is inspired by city skylines, graphic city maps, neon city lights, combining sharp, sleek and geometric designs with symbolism and sub-culture references. Celebrities like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Lily Allen, Rita Ora and Beyonce are huge fans of MFP, and let's be honest, we all want to wear what Queen B wears.

We absolutely love the 'DREAM' cuff. Handmade in Italy, this gold statement cuff, embellished with graffiti style font and coloured Swarovski crystals, will be a constant reminder next year to dream big and make sure you chase after what you want. Head on over to the website and get yourself this gorgeous bracelet for £289.00.

Unity by Julia Cook

If you’re looking to accessorise for a cause, check out Julia Cook’s new jewellery collection, Unity. She specifically designed the collection to raise money for St Mungo’s Broadway. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds raised will be donated to Rebuilding Shattered Lives, a charity that provides vital services to homeless women through safe housing, education, counselling, self-defence classes and training programmes.

St Mungo’s Broadway Unity Cuddles Bracelet embraces Cook’s idea that people need to support others, especially those in need. Walk into the New Year with good karma and keep it going by purchasing this beautiful bracelet for £175.00 here. 

True Rocks by Emily Bradbury and Dawn Hindle

The collaboration between Emily Bradbury of vintage Victorian punk label “Constant and True" and Dawn Hindle, founder and creative director of the globally renowned music and lifestyle brand “Ibiza Rocks,” have created a unique jewellery brand that reflects their lifestyle and influences from music, fashion and art. True Rocks is 'jewellery with attitude' that has set a trend amongst the music and fashion industry. 

We absolutely adore this deep purple enamel and rose gold revolving globe pendant with the words "The whole world revolves around love" around it. Plan some fun vacations next year and let this necklace be a reminder that you need to greet every new opportunity with love because that's what makes the world go round. Spread the love and purchase the necklace for £485.00 here.

Naked Square by Myriam Soseilos

Myriam Soseilos, the award-winning Cypriot jewellery designer and founder of the luxury jewellery brand, MyriamSOS, recently presented her new Naked Square collection, which draws its inspiration from the nuances of modern architecture coupled with the use of high-quality materials and gemstones. The vision for the range is to re-think the way that classic jewellery is viewed and presented.

Detouring from the usual circle, the L Ring provides a new perspective on the design of a ring. Purchase this ring here for £160.00 as a reminder that you need to look outside of the box (or circle in this case) and maybe you'll discover something new. Sometimes all we need is a New Year for a little change in perspective. 

Hope by Faye Marie

Have you been let down by this year's expectations? It's about time you were introduced to the new Hope collection by Faye Marie. Faye Marie's unique jewellery tells wonderful stories of the synergy between human emotions and animals. This newest collection is based upon pterippus, the flying horse. In mythology, Pegasus represents the hope of aspiring to improve all aspects of life and love, which exactly what this collection embodies. This cutting edge jewellery is an expression of what is to come rather than what has been. 

Purchase these Hope Square Studs here for £225.00 and put all of your past disappointments behind you. The New Year gives you the opportunity to start fresh, so expect more for yourself this upcoming year and do what you need to do to improve your situation. There's nothing wrong with having a little hope. 

Feeling inspired? Perfect! Let your jewellery be a statement that you are diving head first into the New Year with a new outlook on life.

Popbands

We can all relate to the moment where you become so tired of your hair falling in front of your face, you finally decide to just throw it up into a ponytail. Depending on your hair type, some bands unfortunately do not get the job done right. We at The Amazing Blog have had this happen plenty of times, but thanks to Popbands, all of our pony problems are over.

Popbands are soft, stretchy and they don’t leave dent marks in your hair. Now you don’t have to be embarrassed about letting your hair down after a couple of hours in a ponytail.

Popbands do what they are supposed to do. As someone with long, thick hair, I have a hard time finding a band that can keep my hair tight in a ponytail for an entire day. I hate having to fix my hair every couple of hours. With Popbands, I never have that issue. They hold my hair perfectly in place for the entire day. Another benefit? I never have to deal with those thin black hair bands that always rip my hair out when I let it down. My hair never gets caught in my Popband.

They also come in bright, fun colours and are cute enough to wear on your wrist as an extra bracelet. The more uses you can get out of a simple product, the better!

You can purchase individual hair bands here, or if one band isn't enough, you can buy multi packs here. It’s time to smarten up your locks.

Carnaby Street - Men's Style Night

Here at The Amazing Blog, we know that shopping is an experience that men could happily live without. All of this is about to change, however, because on 11th September, Men’s Style Night will be gracing the pavements of Carnaby Street. Much like a fine suit, men will be able to enjoy a shopping experience tailored to their every wish. And as the event is held in association with GQ, we can expect nothing but the best in style.

Between 5-9pm, over 100 fashion brands, including Paul Smith, Vans and Fred Perry, are uniting to create the ultimate shopping experience. Registration for the event is completely free, and entitles you to a 20% discount in participating shops, as well as access to over 50 free experiences. Whisky tasting, shoe shining and an F1 simulator are just a few of the fantastic experiences on the agenda, as well as the plethora of trend talks, tips and masterclasses available over at the GQ pop up shop.

If you still aren’t all that interested in a shopping spree, fear not, as Carnaby’s delicious collection of restaurants will also be participating. Stax, The Rum Kitchen and Pizza Pilgrims will all be flogging their tasty wares as part of the event. Once you’re fed, head on over to fashionable watering hole, Cirque Le Soir, who will be running a ‘Vintage Circus’ pop up bar. Complimentary Ringmaster cocktails will be up for grabs, along with a selection of other intoxicating treats.

If that wasn’t enough for you, there are plenty of other exciting experiences on offer. From live music to camera workshops, if there isn’t something on offer that doesn’t entice you to dust off your credit card, then we’re not sure what will. Register for the free event here, and find more information here.