The magic of Christmas in Knightsbridge

As promised My Darlings, Miss M. has been out pounding the streets of London with her box brownie, taking images of all those fabulous Xmas windows.....so you don't have to! 

I discovered a land of make believe at Harrods; oversized toys embody the magic of Christmas and are brought to life by some of our favorite designers, including Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Zuhair Murad.

   

A few minutes walk and I am greeted by the brightest of displays at Harvey Nichols. Big poses, big hair and fierce make-up, mingle with an enchanted metallic forest populated with majestic woodland creatures. Passers by were captivated, drawn closer to the season's most desirable collections from the fashion houses of Lanvin, Erdem and Maison Martin Margiela.

If this has whet your appetite, then do keep an eye out for my next post, where I will have snaps to share of more creative Christmas windows!

Dolce and Gabbana do Christmas at Claridges

Darlings! While life moves on at such a pace that I'm occasionally fearful of losing my handmade wig, I took the time this week to step away from business and indulge in some retail pleasure. 

First stop, of course was my annual visit to Mayfair's most prestigious Hotel, Claridges. Warming up my fibreglass joints with  my favourite tipple, I stood in awe at the base of the hotels magnificent Christmas tree.

Claridges Hotel Christmas tree. Designed by Dolce and Gabbana

For the second year running, the designer duo, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana (aka Dolce and Gabbana) have created a magical enchanted woodland scene, complete with animals gathered tenderly around its ample trunck. This eight metre beauty lends its branches to hand-made baubles that represent various landmarks and children from around the Globe. Celebrating and bringing together so many different cultures and getting you into the festive spirit, I for one recommend going to see this show-stopper.  

A round up of this years Christmas window displays will follow soon, expect everything from frozen cities, fairy tales, vintage toys and enchanted forests. Stay tuned chums…..