Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining

Introducing SilverFlint!

I came across these fab folk on Twitter and fell head over heels in love with their gorgeous collection,
they were kind enough to e-mail a bit more information about themselves so I could share the discovery with you guys!

Silverflintʼs Transeasonal Luxury SS11 Knits – Volumes and Versatility for the urban nomad New London based label Silverflintʼs luxury knits are designed with adventurers and style lovers in mind. Inspired by Silverflintʼs love of travel, each piece is both stylish and practical, designed to become THAT item of clothing you put in your suitcase first wherever you go, a garment you will love and wear forever. “I drew inspiration from the clothing worn by traditional nomadic tribes and gave the garments a modern, fashion spin. We all are urban nomads, I wanted to make the garments both beautiful and practical” says Joanne Maclean, senior designer. The result is a collection that is minimalist, chic and easy to wear; the SS11 designs offers playful volumes and structured pieces. The collection includes a selection of tops, ranging from soft superkid mohair cardis to light cashmere hooded ponchos and super stylish multi yarn open hand knits.

The signature “blankets” are available in plain vibrant tones or with a jacquard pattern. They are already a best seller and a future must have, easy to dress up or down. All garments are versatile and make the perfect layer pieces for a Spring day or a summer night. Silverflint strives to offer gorgeous premium garments at an affordable price with the classic blankets retailing at £75.

Currently Silveflint is available via their website (which is a delight to browse through!) and from the pop-up shop which you'll find at 18 All Saints Rd, London, W11 1HH; by appointment only.
You can follow them on Twitter or stalk them on Facebook via the following links...

Twitter @silverflint and Facebook www.facebook.com/silverflintofficial

Here's my top three from the online shop;

Classic Blanket in Blue, £75 (also LOVE the Hot Coral)

Hand-Knit multi yarn jumper, £85. This just looks so snuggly.

Hooded Poncho, £68. I thought I'd left Ponchos behind with my 17 year old wannabe hippie self...by I'm willing to make an exception for this beauty. LOVE.

What do you think? Are you a new Silver Flint fan?

xxx

Nuts for Knits

I have a real weakness for knit-wear, I always have. For a while I was known as "Cardigan lady" an although my collection is now not as large as it once was, I can't resist browsing!

When an e-mail dropped in to my inbox introducing "Quality Knitwear" I admit, I almost just clicked delete. The name didn't scream enticing

but I clicked. And I lusted. And now I'm blogging.

Quality Knitwear (QK), the exciting new boutique vintage knitwear company, officially launched its online shop today at www.qualityknitwear.co.uk.

QK takes a fresh look at vintage pieces, offering some of the cutest and quirkiest knitwear hand-picked from around the world, with an emphasis on style and quality. The website showcases the best and most comprehensive range of patterns and styles in the vintage market, with an ever-evolving collection of unique pieces to suit all tastes.

The current collection includes a great range of quirky and classic cardigans, jumpers, dresses and sweaters incorporating all styles from classic Arans, Guernseys and Fair Isle knits to 80s mohair, Nordic knits and the more contemporary ‘geek-knit’ style Cosby sweaters. As the company name suggests, quality is paramount and QK’s [hyperlink] range focuses on natural fibre pieces, many of which are original handknits guaranteeing that their knitwear is not only stylish and on-trend but also long-lasting. In short, it’s ‘keepsake fashion’ at its best!

Quality Knitwear was founded by Lucy Grimble a 24 year old PR executive from London: “I’ve always had a passion for knitwear, but found that I was often disappointed by the quality of some of the pieces on the market. With Quality Knitwear I hope that I’ve been able to not only create a collection filled with personality, charm and individuality, but one which is also affordable and of the highest possible quality”

Prices start from £29

www.qualityknitwear.co.uk

Here are my favourites from the site!

Ahoy Sailor; £38

Scottie; £36

Peanuts; £40


Are you a knitwear fan? For me, it has to be the only up-side of Winter weather!

xxx

(all photos in this post are from QK website)

OH, and for anyone who asked, the cupcake cases are from Morrisons!

Tights Love at Tabio

It's no secret that I am tights obsessed and Tabio have been on my radar, to some extent for a while. When Gem posted her awesome giveaway the other day I decided to see what was new in the land of Tabio and oh man I was impressed.

With Winter weather well established their 110 (LOVE the dark orange) and 210 denier tights are going to be essential over the coming months.

(110)


(210)

The less practical side of me is totally besotted with the garter detail tights...so fun and party perfect.





But my one true love? Well, that would be these...
pricey at £30...but we all know Santa reads my blog!



Everything is available in their online store the socks are amazing too, and don't get me started on the faux fur legwarmers...

Make sure you follow Tabio on Twitter too, to stay fully up to date.