Wednesday 30 May 2012

TREND: A PALETTE OF RED, WHITE & BLUE

With the Jubilee celebrations just days away, our thoughts (obviously) have turned to what we'll be wearing this bank holiday. We've come over all patriotic with a great collection of fashion that embraces red, white and blue:

Barbour - Union Jack print canvas shopper    Juicy Couture - Union Jack Top

Barbour printed shopper, £70; Juicy Couture T-shirt, £80.

Violent Lips - Violent Lips - The Union Jack    DKNY - Printed silk shift dress

Violent Lips transfer, £10; DKNY silk dress, £245

2K - Union Jack gothic T-shirt   Paul Smith Accessories - Union Jack minicar cufflinks

2K T-shirt, £45; Paul Smith cufflinks, £60.

Butter London - Blagger Nail Lacquer   Butter London - Knees Up Nail Lacquer

Butter London nail varnishes, £12 each.

Tuesday 29 May 2012

WE ♥ LOCAL: SUPPORTING STREAM FARM

Farm Photos

We asked our Award-winning chef Louise McCrimmon to tells us about June's Supplier of the Month.

One of my greatest pleasures is to visit my producers directly, to understand their passion and to pass that on to our customers. For June, Stream Farm comes under the spotlight.

Set in the beautiful Quantock Hills in Somerset, this organic farm is committed to seeing small scale farmers flourish. Bought ten years ago by Henrietta and James Odgers, the aim has always been to show that the British countryside is better served by lots of small farms selling produce directly to those who are going to eat it rather than a few huge farms selling to the supermarkets.

To that end, the couple have started a number of small businesses on their 250-acre farm with the intention of handing each one on, once it can be seen to be profitable and can earn a livelihood, to farmers who want to be part of the vision.

It is this vision that I have found so inspiring and having enjoyed tasting the farm’s produce it is easy to see how their lamb, beef, chicken and rainbow trout have all won gold, silver or bronze at the Taste of the West Awards over the last three years.

For June, our Second Floor menu will feature the fabulous Devonshire Gold chickens. Because they are reared with plenty of space to roam and eat natural organic food, their meat has a great depth of flavour. Also on the menu will be organic Hampshire Down lamb, which boasts a traditional full taste, alongside their line-caught organic trout.

Stream farm also supports an orchard of more than 900 apple trees with six varieties of apples producing a juice with a crisp and sophisticated taste.  This is available in both the Second Floor Bar and Restaurant.

  

Wednesday 23 May 2012

ACCESSORIES: THE LITA BOOT GOES NEON!

If there's one new arrival this week that has stopped Bristol's fashionistas in their tracks, then it's these beauties from Jeffrey Campbell. LA's hottest shoe designer has taken the must-have Lita platform boots - a favourite of the Jessica Alba, Lindsay Lohan and Jessie J - and given them an almighty neon make-over.

Jeffrey Campbell - Lita neon mesh platform boots   Jeffrey Campbell - Lita neon mesh platform boots

Jeffrey Campbell - Lita neon neoprene platform boots   Jeffrey Campbell - Lita neon neoprene platform boots

The orange and coral mesh designs (top) are priced at £105, while the neoprene version in bold as bras pink and blue costs £115.

FASHION: SUMMER HOLIDAY MUST-HAVES

With the sun finally coming out to play, our thoughts have swiftly turned towards lazy, hazy summer holidays. Whether you're heading off to far flung climes or opting for a staycation, here's what should be in your suitase:

Wildfox - Logo swimsuit   Finders Keepers - Be My Icon shorts

Wildfox logo swimsuit, £130; Finders Keepers shorts, £80.

MCQ Alexander McQueen - Leopard and houndstooth print shorts   Jeffrey Campbell - Moochie metallic cork wedge sandals

McQ shorts, £253; Jeffrey Campbell cork wedges, £95.

Tucker - Multicoloured print kaftan dress   RULES BY MARY - Marthamae floral playsuit

Tucker print kaftan, £300; Rules by Mary playsuit, £85.

MCQ Alexander McQueen - Kingsland vinyl shopper   Wildfox - My Boyfriend's A Cowboy tee

McQ vinyl shopper, £120; Wildfox T-shirt, £75.

Rag & Bone - Harper floral shorts   Sam Edelman - Gigi multicoloured sandals

Rag & Bone shorts, £190; Sam Edelman sandals, £80.

Tuesday 22 May 2012

WE'RE CELEBRATING THE JUBILEE IN STYLE


Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee in style with a four course meal fit for a queen (or king, of course!). On Sunday June 3, our Second Floor Restaurant hosts a special lunch to commemorate the Queen's reign.

Head Chef Louise McCrimmon has created a delicious menu that boasts the finest British produce while the restaurant itself will take on the traditional street party theme. Guests can also enjoy live coverage of the Jubilee celebrations from London and mark the occasion in the most stylish setting.

Tickets cost £40 per person and include a Jubilee cocktail on arrival. You also get to take home your very own limited edition Harvey Nichols Royal Lunch Box.

For more information and to make reservations call our Second Floor team on 0117 916 8898 or email reception.bristol@harveynichols.com

Wednesday 16 May 2012

GO FOR GOLD WITH BENEFIT MUST-HAVE!


Put some colour in your cheeks with the latest arrival on our Benefit counter ... Sun Beam! Available in store now, this golden bronze highlighter gives you a natural, sunkissed look.

Simply dot and blend over your make-up on to cheeks and brow bones for a golden glow. A great addition to your summer make-up bag, this new must-have costs £18.50.

Tuesday 15 May 2012

FUZZ-FREE AND FABULOUS WITH STRIP!


OK, so a quick look out the window and you wouldn't guess, but believe us summer is fast approaching and so it's time to preen and pamper to ensure you're beach ready.

Step forward STRIP and its sumptuous chocolate wax - guaranteed to have you feeling great and looking gorgeous in no time. Designed to put the love into hair removal, this amazing treatment is carried out in our intimate in-store Chocolate room and is the finest way to leave you fuzz free and fabulous!

Famous for taking the pain out of waxing, STRIP is the ultimate destination for luxurious hair removal treatments for men and women and uses premium products that are deliciously scented.

Take your pick from the extensive menu – all waxing treatments are done to perfection, ensuring every last hair is removed and leaving you with silky smooth, irresistible skin ... ready to hit the sand!

Visit our ground floor Strip Boutique for more information and to book an appointment or call 0117 916 8864.

Monday 14 May 2012

INNOVATIVE SELF TANNER THAT SCULPTS!


Get yourself beach ready and fake it baby with the latest wonder tanner – UTan. In store now, this brand new self tanner not only delivers an even, long-lasting tan but can also assist in re-sculpting the body.

The brainchild of Ultimo Lingerie creator Michelle Mone, UTan leaves you with non-streak colour while its innovative ingredients can help re-shape the body’s contours ensuring you not only look great but feel more confident too.

The range boasts seven key products, including two shades of self-tan mousse, two shades of self-tan lotion and gradual facial tan.

“UTan came about through my desire to provide women with products that improve their lives and also gives them unbeatable results,” explains Michelle. “I love that the whole range delivers a really different look from California Sun through to Miami Beach.”

Available from Beyond Beauty, prices start from £15.

JUBILEE COLLECTOR’S ITEM ... HN STYLE!


To celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and in homage to a former royal footman’s revelation that Her Majesty keeps her corn flakes in Tupperware®, we present our very own commemorative Royal Box.

Available in store now, this limited edition piece of memorabilia will keep your favourite foods as fresh as a daisy. The patriotic and stylish design elevates the simple sandwich box to the realms of royalty and is destined to become one of this year’s quirky collector’s items. The top of the box reads “God Save Our Gracious Queen, Keep Her Corn Flakes Pristine” while inside it says “I Now Declare This Sandwich Box Open”.

Dishwasher and microwave safe, the Harvey Nichols Jubilee Lunch Box costs £14.95 and comes complete with six corn flake cakes made with Royal Warrant holders Charbonnel et Walker’s dark chocolate.

It follows hot on the heels of last year’s ‘Quince William and Skate Middleton’ Royal Wedding mug that proved a real hit, selling out across the country in a matter of weeks.

Wednesday 2 May 2012

MEET THE BESTSELLING 'PORE-FESSIONAL'!


It’s official ... Benefit’s ‘The Porefessional’ is officially the UK's No1 selling primer for a second year running!

This absolute make-up bag must-have quickly minimises the appearance of pores & fine lines for smoother-than-smooth skin. Apply this silky, lightweight balm alone, under or over makeup. Because it's translucent and oil-free, it complements all skintones and helps make-up stay put. It also boasts a Vitamin E derivative, known to protect skin from free radicals.

Celebrity fans include Rihanna, who wore the product at the recent Brit awards. Her make-up artist Karin Darnell tweeted from the event: "@Rhianna looks fabulous - swears by @benefitbeauty pore minimiser primer".

And we couldn't agree more ... we never start the day without Porefessional balm, available now from our Benefit counter priced at £23.50.

Tuesday 1 May 2012

LUST LIST: PROENZA SCHOULER IN STORE

Proenza Schouler - PS1 leather pouch   Proenza Schouler - PS1 leather pouch

Newly launched in store this month and available exclusively in the South West is Proenza Schouler’s statement handbag collection. Created by design duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, this exciting brand is defined by its craftsmanship and attention to detail, as well as a sense of refined ease.

Renowned as the label for the sartorially savvy, inspiration is drawn from contemporary art and youth culture and combined with an emphasis on tailoring and the use of custom developed fabrics.

The handbags are available in a striking collection of colours, including lime and purple. Pictured, from top: PS1 leather pouch, £850 , in lime and purple. Below: PS1 Keep All small leather handbag, £870, and large, £1,010.

Proenza Schouler - PS1 Keep All small leather handbag   Proenza Schouler - PS1 Keep All large leather handbag