tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43444034385648464582024-02-21T12:52:40.404+00:00GODIVA BOUTIQUEGODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.comBlogger279125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-62450400662404768952014-10-14T13:45:00.000+01:002014-10-14T13:45:18.143+01:003 ways to wear a vintage leather skirt<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Leather or leather-look skirts are one of those items that can be notoriously difficult to style: it can be all to easy to veer into sleazy territory or look and feel uncomfortable while wearing them. <br />
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But leather skirts are actually perfect for the colder seasons and can be incredibly versatile. And we'd always advocate choosing a vintage one - for around the same price as a faux-leather skirt off the high street you can get a gorgeous supple and soft real leather one from a vintage shop! We've got plenty of different styles in at Godiva, from midi length pencil leather skirts to mini a-line ones, and in a variety of sizes.<br />
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With a few styling tips and tricks you'll soon see that a leather skirt can take you from work or lectures to nights out, relaxing weekends and everything in between! The only thing I would say to avoid is wearing super-short, skin-tight leather skirts that usually end up looking cheap, or pairing your leather skirt with leather jackets and knee-length or thigh-high leather boots - they look best when worn with mixed textures. <br />
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Opt for cosy knitted jumpers and oversized sweaters - wear tucked in to define your waist or over the skirt for a more relaxed, laid-back feel. A simple well-worn t-shirt and long-line cardigan also work well: add a trench coat or wax jacket when it gets cooler. As for shoes, pretty much anything goes: low-heeled ankle boots look great, as do lace-ups or slip-ons, wedges, platforms and heels!<br />
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A Nordic wool jumper is the perfect juxtaposition to this mid-thigh length leather skirt - and it'll keep you cosy during a crisp October weekend! Wear with a pretty bow necklace by Red Brick Makes and you're all set for a lazy Sunday pub lunch - add a classic wax jacket and a pair of Turtle Doves' recycled cashmere gloves as stroll back home again.</div>
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The pretty ruffles on this purple blouse make a tough leather skirt look instantly more feminine; this smart-casual outfit would be perfect for wearing to work or class! Don't be afraid to mix up colours, either, like this sweet red cross-body bag by Yoshi which goes nicely with the jewel-toned blouse.</div>
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Who said florals and glitter had to be girly? The boxy t-shirt shape cut of this top by The Style London makes the look more tomboy/sports-luxe than girly, especially when paired with a leather skirt. Together they make the perfect wear-anywhere outfit, but add a sparkly collar and clutch and you're ready to hit the cocktail bars!</div>
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-31500846207124283642014-10-12T19:09:00.001+01:002014-10-12T19:09:40.138+01:0013 of the best moments from American Horror Story<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
American Horror Story - brought to you by the makers of Glee, would you believe - has shocked, horrified and induced feelings of WTF-ery like nothing else on television that I can remember. There are definitely 'better' shows to watch, but there aren't many that are as entertaining and out there as American Horror Story is, week after week. The show has absolutely no limits when it comes to shocking its audience, but it's also filled with a roster of amazing actors such as Jessica Lange, Frances Conroy, Kathy Bates and Gabourey Sidibe.<br />
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So with Hallowe'en just around the corner, and the first episode of the new series (American Horror Story: Freak Show) aired earlier this week, here are 13 (obviously) of American Horror Story's most terrifying, emotional and down right fabulous moments.<br />
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<br /><b>1. Gazebo Coverup</b> (Season 1, Episode 3)<br />
In what could be the bloodiest
future episode of DIY SOS ever, father of the house Ben builds a gazebo
over the corpses of his mistress Hayden - killed by burn victim and
peeping tom neighbour Larry with a shovel to the back of the head - and
ghostly housekeeper Moira.<b> </b><br />
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<b>2. School Shooter </b>(Season 1, Episode 5)<br />
Tate might be a ghost,
but he seems pretty relatable. Until this episode, that is. Ghost-Tate
takes Violet on a date to the beach, but the pair are besieged by a
group of bloody and disfigured teenagers, and they flee. Violet
consequently discovers that those teenagers were ghosts who were
murdered by Tate when he committed a school shooting. Tate is forced to
deal with the consequences as his victims demand to know why he killed
them, and admit his guilt. Yikes.<br />
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<b>3. Teen Suicide</b> (Season 1, Episodes 6 and 10)<br />
Teenage Violet attempts to commit suicide. Her ghost-boyfriend (it's a complicated relationship...) drags her into the bathtub and forces her to vomit up her suicide pills. At least, that's what we're led to believe - it turns out that Violet actually died, and Tate hid her body in the house's basement. And we get to see her maggot- and fly-infested corpse. <br />
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<b>4. Violet's Birth</b> (Season 1, Episode 11)<br />
This is such a
gut-wrenching moment. First of all, we have to deal with the unthinkable
for many television series (although, American Horror Story and Game of
Thrones are putting an end to this...): the death of the supposed
leading character. We are taken back to Violet's birth: Violet's ghosts
watches her mother die during her own childbirth, and then comforts her
in the afterlife. <br />
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<b>5. Lana vs. Bloody Face</b> (Season 2, Episode 5)<br />
I think this was
quite possibly one of the scariest, hide-behind-the-cushion moments of
American Horror Story. Lana Winters eventually manages to escape the
Briarcliff Asylum with the help of psychiatrist Dr Thredson, who takes
her to his home. Slowly, she realises that his furniture is actually
made out of skin and that he is the serial killer Bloody Face. She ends
up trapped in his basement of horror, where he has been abusing Lana's
girlfriend.<br /><br />
<b>6. Serial Killer Santa</b> (Season 2, Episode 9)<br />
You'll find no festive cheer with this Father Christmas. Leigh is a patient at the Briarcliff asylum; in his backstory, we find out that he murders a family in their own home, whilst wearing his Father Christmas uniform (he'd been working as one of those shopping centre Father Christmases). He then attempts to kill Frank the security guard and torture Sister Jude; he manages to drown the Monsignor and nail him to the cross.<br />
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<b>7. The Name Game</b> (Season 2, Episode 10)<br />
Briarcliff's
Sister Jude becomes imprisoned in her own asylum and goes insane from
the shock therapy she is forced to receive. In what turns out to be the
creepiest bit of light relief, ever, she acts out her own musical
fantasy with the help of the asylum's new juke box. Everyone joins in
with her hallucinated all-singing-all-dancing musical turn - and
American Horror Story steps a little too far into Glee territory for my
liking.<br />
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<b>8. Death by Fire</b> (Season 2, Episode 10)<br />
Scientist Dr Arden - a
former Nazi whose sadistic 'experiments' on Briarcliff's inmates have
left them wandering around the grounds of the asylum, mutilated -
chooses to burn himself to death in the furnace, hogging the cremation
of the dead Sister Mary Eunice. Does he kill himself because he can't
bear to live without his lover, or because he can't bear to live with
the horrific things that he's done? Who cares - so long as he's dead.<br />
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<b>9. Lana vs. Bloody Face part 2</b> (Season 2, Episode 13)<br />
The
ending of the second series is just the most brutal but perfect way of
tying up all the madness that has gone before. Lana Winters, the
journalist who was incarcerated in the Briarcliff Asylum after going
there to report on it, realises that her son by the serial killer Bloody
Face has come to find her and kill her. She manipulates him emotionally
until he gives her his gun and turns it back onto him, shooting him
mercilessly.<br />
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<b>10. Dixieland</b> (Season 3, Episode 9)<br />
Delphine LaLaurie, a
racist serial killer from the 19th century, is granted immortality and
buried alive to atone for her sins for all eternity. In modern times,
she is awoken and chopped into pieces. Young witch Queenie forces
Delphine's disembodied talking head<i> </i>watch hours upon hours of
television shows about the American civil rights movement to learn about
intolerance. Delphine proceeds to loudly sing 'Dixieland' to avoid
listening to real-life mini-series <i>Roots</i>.<b> </b><br />
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<b>11. Second Sight</b> (Season 3, Episode 12)<br />
Cordelia is pretty
nice, dedicated to her work as headmistress of the Academy in American
Horror Story: Coven, but she's not exactly a powerful witch. However,
when the pals of voodoo queen Marie Laveau blind her by throwing acid in
her face, Cordelia discovers the power of second sight - only to lose
the powers again when she gets her sight back. So she does what any
rational witch would do and repeatedly stabs herself in the eyes with a
pair of secateurs until she gouges them out and makes herself blind
again.<br />
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<b>12. Stevie Nicks</b> (Season 3, Episode 13)<br />
In what turns out to
be an even more bizarre turn of events than the dance-along in season 2,
Stevie Nicks makes an appearance, as herself, in season 3. It's the
moment of truth for the young witches: they have to attempt to perform
the Seven Wonders to find out which of them is the Supreme, the most
powerful of all witches. Stevie Nicks comes along and badly lip synchs
her song Seven Wonders, wishes the girls good luck and disappears again.<b> </b><br />
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<b>13. Death by Fire part 2 </b>(Season 3, Episode 13)<br />
If you ask me,
the character of Myrtle Snow was appallingly underused in American
Horror Story: Coven. Her iconic red frizzy hair, cat-eye glasses and
passion for fashion made her one of my favourite characters by far. In
the final episode of the season she is burned at the stake as
retribution for killing her fellow witches; and when asked if she has
any last words, she screams out 'BALENCIAGAAAAAAAA' as she burns to
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-3983742036813497582014-10-10T16:23:00.001+01:002014-10-10T16:24:33.423+01:00New in at Godiva: more wintry goodies! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Our winter stock is coming in thick and fast! It's always exciting to come into the shop in the morning and see what new things have arrived since I was last in. At the moment it feels as though there's a new delivery every day, so there's lots to look forward to!<br />
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<i>Rowanjoy Jessie dress, £75; Rowanjoy Bridget cape top, £65; Rowanjoy mega pleat skirt, £65. Items available in store, alternatively <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=rowanjoy&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank">shop Rowanjoy online here</a></i><a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=rowanjoy&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank"> </a></div>
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Rowanjoy's new Autumn/Winter "Wallflower" collection has been a big hit on social media and in store too: we sold out of one of the dresses on the very first day! Since then she's been busy making up some more 'Jessie' dresses - which form part of her permanent collection - in some new colourful fabrics. The green and yellow one is my favourite; it reminds me of a backgammon board, but it's actually really flattering with the yellow triangles making your waist look teeny tiny! Rowan's also made up these gorgeous mega pleat skirts in a combination of wool and brightly-patterned cotton.<br />
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<i>Paperthinks long tote, £60; Paperthinks shopper, £65; Paperthinks envelope bag, £50; Paperthinks purse, £35. All items available in store, alternatively <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1935" target="_blank">shop Paperthinks online here</a></i></div>
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Last week saw a huge new delivery from Paperthinks: totes, handbags, shoulder bags and purses in so many beautiful colours! If you haven't come across them before, Paperthinks are a UK brand who recycle offcuts and scraps from the leather industry by grinding them down and shredding with rubber. This reformed and recycled leather is then coated with bright, beautiful colours and made into the bags and purses that you see here. Paperthinks reduce waste from the leather industry, save animals and use a lamination technique to get vibrant colours, instead of using harmful chemicals. That's something we can definitely get behind!<br />
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<i>The Style London sequin dress, £40; The Style London tapestry skirt, £24; The Style London tailored coat, £49.50. All items available in store, alternatively <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=the+style&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank">shop The Style London online here</a></i></div>
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Just in time for the party season, we've had some lovely sparkly and shimmery pieces in from The Style London! The gold and black sequinned shift dresses have 3/4 length sleeves, perfect for keeping a little warmer during the cold winter evenings. They're also very versatile, and can be worn as a top underneath a skirt, as seen here! I've completely fallen in love with the skirt too, it has this gorgeous textured tapestry effect and a flattering A-line shape.<br />
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<i>Jenny Deans Canty studs, £25; Jenny Deans Canty pearl studs, £37.50; Jenny Deans small Canty earrings, £50; Jenny Deans Canty spiral earrings, £87.50. All available in store, alternatively <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/category_s/1979.htm" target="_blank">shop Jenny Deans online here</a></i></div>
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Jenny Deans' jewellery is absolutely exquisite, hand-crafted in Edinburgh from sterling silver and freshwater pearls. We stock her "Daisy" collection - a selection of bracelets, earrings and necklaces adorned with silver daisy petals that can be hand-stamped with dates or names - and we've recently had some new pieces from her "Canty" collection in. I love the earrings: gentle spiral studs, available with or without the pearl, and two styles of drop earrings. So beautiful!<br />
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I always look forward to a delivery from Silk Purse Sow's Ear: a box full of an amazing variety of necklaces, earrings and brooches, with barely two the same! The most recent delivery was no exception, with some old favourite pieces (I immediately scooped up one of the lockets) and some new designs too. I love the gold geometric stud earrings, and the running fox brooch is adorable too.<br />
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Earlier today we had a special delivery from Turtle Doves - a whole bag full of these beautiful colourful wrist warmers! They're each made from a recycled 100% cashmere jumper, so they're super soft and perfect for keeping your hands warm all day long. Fingerless gloves and wrist warmers are perfect for wearing indoors during the day time as well as when you're out and about, because your fingers are still free to type away at a keyboard or pop the kettle on for a cup of tea!<br />
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And besides all this, we've uploaded a whole load of vintage goodies onto our <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/" target="_blank">online shop</a>! Take a look at our '<a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/New_Arrivals_s/1817.htm" target="_blank">New Arrivals</a>' section to view all the pieces, or browse my favourites below...<br />
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<i>1960s dress, £50 (buy <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/1960_s_brocade_shift_dress_p/vd-039.htm" target="_blank">here</a>)</i></div>
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<i>1970s dress, £30 (buy <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/Red_Parisian_1970_s_Vintage_Dress_p/vd-038.htm" target="_blank">here</a>)</i></div>
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<i>Mickey Mouse jumper, £30 (buy <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/Mickey_Mouse_Knit_Vintage_Jumper_p/vkn-028.htm" target="_blank">here</a>)</i></div>
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<i>1980s jumper, £20 (buy <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/1980_s_Electric_Pink_Rose_Vintage_Jumper_p/vkn-029.htm" target="_blank">here</a>)</i> </div>
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-19890504481044580152014-10-07T19:19:00.001+01:002014-10-07T19:19:59.106+01:005 of the most stylish horror film leading ladies<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello October. Hello horror film season!<br />
We're not all that into dressing up as a 'sexy cat' or, bizarrely, a '<a href="http://www.yandy.com/Exclusive-Sexy-Pizza-Costume.php" target="_blank">sexy pizza</a>' for Hallowe'en. We think it's fun to get a little more creative when it comes to fancy dress costumes, and what better source of inspiration than some of the most stylish scary film heroines?<br />
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<i>Rosemary's Baby </i>(1968)<br />
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Mia Farrow is the ultimate 60s gamine icon with her pixie crop haircut, peter pan collars, babydoll maternity dresses and patent shoes. Her Twiggy-like emphasised eyelashes add to her doll-like look of supreme innocence - despite her fears that her husband has become involved with a Satan-worshipping cult and that something pretty creepy is going on with her baby. <br /><br />
<i>Carrie </i>(1976)<br />
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Oh Carrie. Like Matilda gone bad: a teenage outcast using telekinetic powers to get revenge on her bullying peers means this film is pretty much a must-see for teen girls everywhere. And while the 70s can be pretty hit or miss when it comes to fashion, the sassy prom dresses and mega platform shoes are a total win for me. <br /><br />
<i>The Craft </i>(1996)<br />
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Forget Hermione Granger, these girls are the witches I'd want to hang out with. This cult 90s film is all about female friendship, embracing your inner weirdness and Stevie Nicks-style wardrobe influences. Think layers of lace, crochet, leather and long necklaces topped off with pointy hobnail boots and dark nails and makeup. Also contains an important lesson for every teenage girl: how to tweak your school uniform. Combat boots, net underskirts, lace tights and oversized coats are the answer. <br />
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<i>Rear Window </i>(1954)<br />
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Alfred Hitchcok's films are almost as well-known for their aesthetics as anything else, thanks to legendary costume designer Edith Head.<i> </i>And with Grace Kelly as the lead, it's no surprise that <i>Rear Window </i>is often cited as one of the most stylish films in history! A high society fashion consultant with a wardrobe to match, the costumes are absolutely flawless: a fitted black top with huge frothy tulle skirt, and an elegant green skirt suit worn with a white silk wrap top are particularly iconic pieces. <br /><br />
<i>The Birds </i>(1963)<br />
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Grace Kelly's green suit in <i>Rear Window </i>inspired the green suit that Tippi Hedren wears in <i>The Birds</i>, too - find your own version and you can recycle it for next year too! This has been one of my favourite Hitchcock films ever since the first watch, but I do wonder how many people have developed a fear of birds as a result... Nonetheless, Tippi's immaculately put together outfits and coiffed hair - tailored suits, matching heels, clutches and handbags, and stunning fur coats - are iconic in their own right.</div>
GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-83105265395263175782014-10-03T12:46:00.000+01:002014-10-03T12:46:00.392+01:00The best shoes from Fashion Week SS15!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So Fashion <strike>Week</strike> Month is pretty much at an end now. The
models are scoffing well-earned burgers, the editors are compiling
trend reports, the high street stores and scribbling down ideas to steal
and the designers are no doubt back in the studio working on their
Autumn/Winter 2015 collections. And me? I'm scouring the runway and
street style snaps for the craziest and most lust-worthy shoes, of
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<b>Simone Rocha</b>'s crazy furry flats kind of remind me of a pair of fluffy slippers my granny owns. Maybe that's why I love them! There's also an inverted widow's peak thing going on at the toe - Count Dracula meets Cousin It?</div>
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Pointed flats are my favourite kind of shoe at the moment, and this pair from <b>Giorgio Armani </b>is right up my street! There were other colours, too, but I don't think you can beat a good old monochrome stripe.</div>
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These offerings from <b>Marni </b>are like a cross between a 'sensible' sandal, a roll of electrical tape and a tyre... and I love them. I imagine them to feel super light and springy when you walk in them. Perfect for a day of sightseeing!<br />
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More fur! Or... feathers? Tinsel? Whatever that material is, I love these <b>Rochas </b>heels. Ridiculous, obviously, but in the best possible way. It would be impossible to be sad wearing these shoes!</div>
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Likewise these brilliant bow-bedecked heels from <b>No.21</b>. With huge golden satin bows tied to the side, could this be the ultimate princess shoe? Cinderella, eat your heart out!</div>
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-89479702841504753692014-09-28T20:49:00.000+01:002014-09-28T20:49:13.523+01:00Vintage style inspiration: Downton Abbey<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you'll know that <i>Downton Abbey </i>is back on our screens. Each series I find myself questioning why I actually sit down to watch it week after week: the storylines are so predictable it's like I've written them myself, I don't feel any particular empathy for any of the characters, and my boyfriend laughs at me and leaves the room every time I switch over to STV on a Sunday evening.<br />
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But, aside from the Dowager Countess's snappy one-liners, the one thing that keeps me coming back every week is the costume department. My love for <i>Downton Abbey</i>'s period style is second only to that of <i>Mad Men </i>(especially early-series Betty Draper, swoon!) and the costume designers must have the best job scouring archives and vintage shops for just the right pieces. Especially since the series started out in the Edwardian era, passing through the roaring 20s and now finding itself in the 30s, with the different social classes and economic statuses to portray.<br />
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I think <i>Downton </i>style can be pretty easily translated into a modern wardrobe, too. Now I'm not talking beaded evening dresses with opera-length silk gloves and elegant hairpieces - unless that's your thing, of course. But taking elements - a slim tweed jacket, set of pearls, or a silk blouse for example - and pairing them with more up-to-date pieces is a sure-fire win in my book. And the best thing? You can find the originals in any vintage shop; including, of course, Godiva!<br />
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This navy and white patterned dress, with its drop waist and sailor-style collar, is evocative of the easier-to-wear, more relaxed, almost sporty dresses that young women in the 1920s started to wear. Far more comfortable than those stiff Edwardian corsets! I can imagine Lady Edith wearing something like this on one of her trips to the village, paired with some lace-up ankle boots and a cosy wool coat.<br />
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I can see one of the Crawley sisters in this dress, too! The muted colour palette, delicate floral pattern and slightly sheer fabric are all details that you'd find in dresses from the period, and I think the sweet ruffles at the shoulder and handkerchief hem are nice little twists on the style.<br />
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All the ladies at Downton have an array of pretty silk blouses, much like this lovely pale pink one. The mandarin collar is nice and comfortable, and the embroidered bib adds plenty of visual interest. A string of pearls is all that's needed to finish it off!<br />
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I love this white blouse too, with its pretty lace trim down the front. But the real star of the show is this fabulous black and white embroidered tunic jacket - just amazing! I thought it looked familiar when I first spotted it, and then I remembered: it's very similar to <a href="http://www.visiontv.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/DowntonAbbeyS1_CountessGranthamCora_ElizabethMcGovern_OP.jpg" target="_blank">this</a> embroidered jacket worn by Cora! I reckon she'd be a fan of this one too.<br />
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Of course, no Downton wardrobe would be complete without some countryside attire! For brisk walks through the fields, working with the pigs or hunting and shooting expeditions, the Crawley family and friends are never seen without a trusty tweed jacket. We've had so many different colours and styles in already this autumn, but I love the classic browns in this jacket. A pretty silk scarf instantly makes it look more feminine.<br />
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And for those days where a tweed jacket won't suffice, opt for a long wool coat instead! This particular one has a lovely softness about it, especially when worn with these supple white leather gloves and another pretty silk scarf.</div>
GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-69815826941374432872014-09-26T16:03:00.000+01:002014-09-26T16:03:11.183+01:00New in at Godiva: Mollie Brown, Azura, Rowanjoy & more!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We might be having a late blast of sunshine over here in Edinburgh, but autumn is definitely on its way and the winter collections are rolling in at Godiva on almost a daily basis. There's plenty of new pieces I want to show you: the latest collections from some of our favourite designers, and some new-to-us brands too!<br />
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<b>Rowanjoy</b><br />
You might have seen some sneak peeks of Rowanjoy's Autumn/Winter collection on social media<b> </b>this week, since she was shooting her new pieces over at the Hill Street Design House - Rowan popped by Godiva yesterday afternoon to drop them off. We've some beautiful dresses, tops and a stunning chartreuse skirt that I have my eye on... be quick if you fancy any of these, one lucky customer snapped up a dress before I got the chance to photograph it!<br />
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<b>Mollie Brown</b><br />
I showed you the first drop of Mollie Brown's Autumn pieces a couple of weeks ago; they were a massive hit, so we've been treated to some more. Slightly different fabrics and colours this time round, but just as beautiful as before. We're particular fans of the winter kimonos, both Asta and I have one!<br />
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<b>Azura</b><br />
We have three dress styles from this Spanish brand, all of which are ideal for the colder weather. The fabric is lovely and thick, but really comfortable too. I especially like the elbow-length sleeves on the blue tweed dress - perfect for this odd inbetweeny weather!<br />
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I'm completely in love with these super soft knits by Suzy D. They're kind of an oversized jumper-cape-poncho hybrid, with a cowl neck and asymmetric hemline - ideal for those days where you can't face getting dressed up but still want to look like you've made an effort. Slip one over a pair of leggings or jeans and you're good to go!<br />
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<b>Yoshi</b><br />
I seem to discover a new favourite bag every time we get a delivery from Yoshi. The brand has fused Japanese style with British manufacturing, so you can expect simple but stylish designs all made in the UK from the best quality leather. We have these sweet little shoulder bags and satchels in brown, red and black.<br />
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-7818076050275581992014-09-16T12:49:00.000+01:002014-09-16T12:49:02.521+01:00Students get 20% discount on vintage all this month!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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September is always a month full of changes: not only do we start seeing the leaves changing colour and the weather getting colder, but it's the start of a new school year too. Even though I'm not at school or university any more I still get excited for September - and especially the prospect of a new autumn wardrobe! </div>
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As a little bonus for all the new and returning students to the Edinburgh universities, we're offering a 20% discount on our vintage items until the end of the month. We get new stock regularly, so take advantage and stock up on cosy jumpers, warm tweed jackets and wool coats and leather boots to last you through the cold, wet and windy Scottish winter! </div>
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Our accessories corner is full of colourful silk scarves (a bargain at £5 each), quirky berets and vintage handbags. I love having a good dig through that suitcase to find a scarf to match every outfit!</div>
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We've had the most gorgeous outerwear in recently, including these autumnal-hued tweed blazers, wool coats by the likes of Aquascutum and even some Barbour waxed jackets!</div>
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I might be biased, but I think we have the best selection of cosy, oversized jumpers and sweaters! There's some crazy patterned ones for those of you who love all things 80s, but there's more subtle Fair Isle and Scandinavian patterned ones too. Ideal for throwing on over a pair of skinny jeans or leggings for those long study sessions in the library.</div>
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The leaves have started falling off the trees, the students are arriving back in town and Starbucks have started serving pumpkin spice lattes again - it can only mean the start of Autumn is upon us! We've all been enjoying having a rifle through the beginnings of the Autumn/Winter deliveries, and they seem to be going down a treat with our customers too. Here's what's new at Godiva...<br />
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Everybody loves Queenie Browne's lavender-filled Scottie dogs, bunnies, badger and fox faces... and now our little scented woodland creatures have some adorable hedgehogs to join them. They're all handmade in Glasgow, and at just £9 they make the perfect gift - great for squeezing into suitcases too!<br />
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Everybody loves Poppy! These beautiful pieces came in last week and we've already had to order in more of the dresses - but as a warning, these are the very last ones we'll be getting in. Not even the designer has any left! In true Poppy style, there's a new illustrated storybook that comes with each purchase. This season, the little girl Poppy and her faithful dog Fred go on an adventure through the woods to find the Hairy Scary Mammoth... the little animals you can see along the hem of the skirts and dresses are the ones Poppy and Fred meet on their adventure. So sweet! </div>
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Mollie Brown's been working hard to bring us her Autumn/Winter collection too, and it's been a massive hit among the staff at Godiva. I've quickly snapped up one of the tartan kimonos and I've barely taken it off all weekend - it's so comfy and cosy! We've also got autumn-ified versions of the popular collared tee and these slightly longer-length skirts would look just gorgeous with a pair of well-worn vintage ankle boots.</div>
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Look who's back! Edinburgh can't seem to get enough of the Bellfield 'Kirkwood' tee so we've ordered in some more - and this time you can choose from the original cream version, or this rather festive red one! I'm sensing a pretty big woodland animals theme at Godiva at the moment...</div>
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Also new in from Bellfield is this longer-length eyelash cardigan, seen here with Style London's new autumn/winter dresses. The Bellfield cardigan is incredibly soft, perfect for snuggling up in! I love the new dresses too, especially the super cute bow print one in the middle. The two black ones are ideal for any events or parties you might have coming up, and would last you right through until Christmas. I think the longer sleeves look really sophisticated, but they can be dressed up or down - so versatile! </div>
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-60686663993737168062014-09-01T13:05:00.000+01:002014-09-01T13:05:13.340+01:00Godiva Picks: What's on in Edinburgh in September<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><b><b><a href="http://www.thestand.co.uk/show/22512/aye_right_how_no_the_comedy_countdown_to_the_referendum" target="_blank">Aye Right? How No'?</a> (7th September)</b></b></b><br />
If you missed it during its Fringe run, Vladimir McTavish and Keir McAllister's satirical view of the independence referendum is back for one night only at The Stand<b> </b>in Edinburgh. Perfect if you haven't made your mind up yet, or would rather chortle than plough through the White Paper again...<b><b><b></b> </b></b><br />
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<b><b><a href="https://www.hubtickets.co.uk/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=8E2A069F-84A7-461C-8A9F-C3E010779C71&sessionlanguage=&SessionSecurity::linkName=" target="_blank">Black Grouse presents...</a> (9th September)</b></b><br />
I'd love to be an explorer. Actually, that's a lie - I'm far too scared of spiders, snakes, and not being able to find a clean toilet. But in my dreams I'm the best explorer ever, and I <i>love </i>watching documentaries about explorers and reading travelogues. And get this: four real-life explorers (Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Kenton Cool, Olly Hicks and Ben Fogle) are coming to Edinburgh to talk about their expeditions! I sat opposite Ben Fogle on a train once. Wonder if he remembers me?<b><b> </b> </b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.stockfestedinburgh.com/" target="_blank">Stockfest</a> (20th - 27th September)</b><br />
This year will mark the 3rd Stockfest, a week-long festival celebrating the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh!<b> </b>There'll be an opening party ceilidh, a vintage flea market, culinary battles, an allotments open day, guided walks, dance taster sessions, talks, music, readings and shopping evenings... phew!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Ross-Noble-tickets/artist/3000294" target="_blank">Ross Noble: Tangentleman</a> (27th & 28th September)</b><br />
I saw Ross Noble during his 'Mindblender' tour at the Playhouse last year, and it was definitely one of the funniest nights of my life. His shows are unscripted, allowing his boundless energy and lightning-sharp wits to take centre stage. Watching him leap about the stage and feeding off the crowd is fantastic - and it honestly looks as though he enjoys his performances as much as his audience.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/edinburgh-doors-open-day/what-is-doors-open-day/" target="_blank">Edinburgh Doors Open Day</a> (27th & 28th September)</b>During Doors Open Day, you get the chance to explore some of Edinburgh's most beautiful and significant buildings for free - ones which are usually either closed to the public, or that charge an entrance fee. Highlights include the Royal Observatory, Summerhall and Edinburgh Sheriff Court - take a look at the <a href="http://www.cockburnassociation.org.uk/uploads/downloads/Papers/EDOD%202014.pdf" target="_blank">brochure</a> for a full list of properties.</div>
GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-71163801935293863222014-08-27T11:17:00.001+01:002014-08-27T11:17:53.506+01:00#GodivaEdinburgh: our first blogger party!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A couple of weeks ago we invited some of our favourite Scottish fashion and lifestyle bloggers over to Godiva for a little party. It was the first time we'd done anything like this, and we wanted to show off the shop and our designers (as well as some other local businesses!) the best we could. This was also the first time I'd planned an event, so I was more than a little nervous to see how things would go... but I think everyone enjoyed themselves!<br />
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As the bloggers arrived I was finishing off the goodie bags downstairs, but Fleur and Edel did a fantastic job of welcoming them and making sure everyone was kept topped up with Pimm's! We had some delicious non-alcoholic juices on offer courtsey of <a href="http://www.hulajuicebar.co.uk/" target="_blank">Hula</a> at the other end of the Grassmarket, and some very Instagram-worthy cakes and brownies from <a href="http://www.lovecrumbs.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lovecrumbs</a> further up the West Port. Mary from <a href="http://www.marysmilkbar.com/" target="_blank">Mary's Milk Bar</a> just across the street from us came over with a tray full of hazelnut pralines - I couldn't resist sneaking back and gobbling up as many as I could!<br />
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Some of our designers came into the shop to chat with the bloggers, too. Laura from <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=prints+of+paradise&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank">Prints of Paradise</a> and Edinburgh illustrator Gen Ryan came through, and so did <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=rowanjoy&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank">Rowan</a>, fresh from her new studio over at Hill Street! Luis and Poppy from <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=runaway+fox&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank">Runaway Fox</a> brought along a rather disconcerting suitcase marked 'HUMAN TAXIDERMY' and gave a little talk and demonstration about their latest venture, life-casting. Four of our lucky guests were chosen to have their finger cast and made into a necklace - talk about unique! Runaway Fox have moved into the Hill Street Design House alongside Rowan; make sure to pay them a visit if you're interested in having yourself cast!<br />
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While this was all going on in the designer room, we had a customisation station set up in the vintage room. There were plates, bowls and baskets full of fabric, ribbon, sequins, jewels, charms, appliqués and more! <a href="http://iamleyahshanks.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Leyah</a> customised her stripey satchel with a piece of contrasting floral material (love florals and stripes!), <a href="http://thebrantasticlife.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Paula</a> went wild with the lace and bows, and <a href="http://whatdianadidnext.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Elaine</a> revamped a vintage bag with some sweet birdies and green jewels. I also showed some of the girls how to make a camera strap out of a vintage scarf and found some adorable elephant charms that I couldn't resist adding to my own version.<br />
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And there was more! <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=and+mary&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank">And Mary</a> kindly donated a brilliant prize of a bangle, earrings and a necklace, which was won by Leyah - and <a href="http://www.thelikelylady.com/" target="_blank">Laura</a> won a Godiva gift voucher! A <i>huge </i>thanks to all the designers and local businesses who helped us out with the event, and for the bloggers for coming along and taking so many beautiful pictures and writing so many beautiful words about Godiva!<br />
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Don't forget to check out the bloggers' posts about the event for more photos!: <br />
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<a href="http://thebrantasticlife.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/godiva-boutique-edinburgh.html" target="_blank">Paula from The Brantastic Life</a><br /><a href="http://www.thelikelylady.com/2014/08/godiva-boutique-edinburgh-blogger-party.html" target="_blank">Laura from The Likely Lady</a><br /><a href="http://www.elevatormusik.com/2014/08/edinburgh-godiva-boutique.html" target="_blank">Gillian from Elevatormusik</a><br /><a href="http://misswestendgirl.com/partying-godiva-boutique/" target="_blank">Lynsay from Miss West End Girl</a><br /><a href="http://fazfashiondiary.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/godiva-blogger-party.html" target="_blank">Farah from Faz Fashion Diary</a><br /><a href="http://www.lovefromloulou.com/2014/08/godivas-blogger-party.html?spref=tw" target="_blank">Louise from Love From Lou Lou</a><br /><a href="http://iamleyahshanks.wordpress.com/2014/08/14/godiva-boutiques-first-bloggers-event/" target="_blank">Leyah from I Am Leyah Shanks</a><br />
<a href="http://www.wonderchebs.co.uk/2014/08/godiva-boutique-blogger-party.html" target="_blank">Kayleigh from Wonderchebs</a><br />
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And Lynne from <a href="http://www.cocktailsanddaydreams.com/" target="_blank">Cocktails and Daydreams</a> made a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuxjhU3_I3o&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">vlog</a> about the event too!</div>
GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-31893488618685880472014-08-19T15:26:00.000+01:002014-08-19T15:26:51.322+01:00New in at Godiva this fortnight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We've had such a variety of new items in the shop over the past couple of weeks: jewellery, clothing, postcards as well as an <i>amazing </i>vintage delivery. It would be impossible to show you everything, so I've taken some snaps of my favourite pieces and you'll just have to pop into the shop to see the rest!<br />
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We're getting very excited about Jenny's new venture, the Hill Street Design House, especially since some of our favourite designers will be based there! Rowanjoy popped in with some beautiful new dresses and skirts, the first pieces made for us from her new light and airy studio over at Hill Street; we've also had some fab scarves from Karen Mabon - did you spot Asta rocking the 'Robbery in a Sweet Shop' style as a turban on our Instagram over the weekend?<br />
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Rebecca Jane has treated us with so many new designs! We know you're big fans of her multiway bags (all made from recycled leather and vintage fabrics, the design means you can wear it in a tonne of different ways!) and we've got some new colourways in stock, as well as new clutch bag styles and iPad cases. </div>
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<i> </i> We've also got lots of new stock from Mollie Brown: floral skirts and matching collared tops (wear as a set or mix and match!), collared vest tops and these beautiful floral cotton dresses. They're elasticated at the waist (perfect for those big dinners!) and look great cinched in with a coordinating belt.</div>
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This delicate floral top is one of my favourite Rowanjoy pieces. The low-cut, crossover back and lightweight fabric makes it perfect for any summer outfit, but it could serve you equally as well right through until winter: here are some outfit ideas to style the top for three different occasions.<br />
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This outfit would be perfect for a late summer festival. I love the tie dye effect and friendship bracelet-style trim on these Bellfield shorts (also available in a blue colour), and this Gladstone bag by Yoshi can fit all your essentials, and then some. This vintage booties are amazing, and lined with super soft fur to keep your toes warm as the cooler nights draw in - I only wish my feet would squeeze into them!</div>
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I love this outfit for a summer garden party or date night! Each piece (apart from the Rowanjoy top) is vintage: the gorgeous pale pink heels, sparkly gold evening bag and delicate pearls all add a touch of elegance. The skirt is actually a petticoat found in one of our big purple bargain bins, tucked up at the waist to make it a more flattering knee length. I love the shape of the skirt, and the pretty detailing at the hem!</div>
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This final outfit is perfectly autumnal, or even for the colder, wetter weather we've been experiencing recently! There are lots of vintage items here too: the leather skirt (love the asymmetric zip!), amazing patchwork leather boots, elegant handbag and amazing tweed jacket. We love a bit of pattern mixing here at Godiva, so I couldn't resist adding one of Naromode's gorgeous scarves - and a cream beret to top it all off!</div>
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If you haven't had a rifle through our big purple bargain bins for some vintage goodies then you're missing out! Each item in the bins - dresses, shirts, wooly jumpers, you name it - is priced at just £5, and while some things might not be wearable straight away, with a little creativity they can be turned into something unique!<br />
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Last week I spotted this bright pink tee in one of the bargain bins. I loved the cut-out detailing and cute little buttons around the neckline, but the rest of it was just a pretty standard t-shirt. So I decided to break out the scissors and get crafty...<br />
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Difficulty: easy - no sewing required<br />Time taken: one episode of The Great British Bake Off<br />
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1. Cut the t-shirt into an even number of strips, each the same length and width, from the hem to about waist-length.<br />
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2. Take two strips and tie them together in a single knot; repeat until all the strips have been knotted.<br />
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-4613109645206677352014-08-06T11:14:00.001+01:002014-08-06T11:14:55.240+01:00New in at Godiva this fortnight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Rowan had a hectic few days in the studio downstairs making some beautiful new pieces in double-quick time before she moved to her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HillStreetDesignHouse?ref=br_rs" target="_blank">new, natural light-filled studio</a>. Don't worry, she's not moved far, and we'll still be stocking all her designs!<br />
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We had deliveries from two Edinburgh jewellers: more of the adorable Queen's head stud earrings by By Jove (made from stamps!) and a huge delivery of necklaces, lockets, earrings and brooches from Silk Purse Sow's Ear! The thistle lockets have been going down a storm, but my favourites are these kitsch orange and lemon tree earrings. I'm thinking about getting my ears pierced so I can justify buying a pair (or two)!<br />
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We've also had some earrings from a brand new designer to the shop, A Ring To It; you might recognise them, as well as these tops and dresses by Hannah and Margot Molyneux if you went to the South African Market event at the Edinburgh International Fashion Festival a couple of weeks ago. We love the easy, relaxed style of these pieces, perfect for dressing up or down!</div>
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And finally, some old favourites back in stock. We love Yoshi's satchels (all real leather, designed and manufacturered in the UK), especially the adorable black and white house print! We're also big fans of The Style London's affordable, on-trend designs, and this floral dress is just perfect for the muggy summer weather we've been suffering lately in Edinburgh.</div>
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Edinburgh's festival season is well and truly upon us! We don't know how we've done it, but we've somehow managed to whittle down the <i>thousands </i>of gigs, exhibitions, shows, opening nights and closing parties on offer in the city this August to just five not-to-be-missed events. We'll see you there!<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/shows/broken-records-2014" target="_blank">Broken Records</a> (2nd August)</b><br />
Broken
Records play a special homecoming show in celebration of the release of
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Canaveral and Book Group.<br />
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<b><a href="http://dinosaurzoolive.com/" target="_blank">Dinosaur Zoo</a> (30th July - 25th August)</b><br />
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lifelike dinosaurs in this unique live show, brought to the Edinburgh
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<b><a href="https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/david-o-doherty-has-checked-everything" target="_blank">David O'Doherty Has Checked Everything</a> (30th July - 11th August)</b><br />
The comedian and songster presents his latest solo show for an hour of talking and music, armed with just his tiny keyboard and his wit.<br /><br />
<b><a href="https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/bianco" target="_blank">Bianco</a> (31st July - 25th August)</b>No Fit State Circus are back for a death-defying, heart-stopping performance that defies description, moving between wild moments of dance and comedy to delicate, fragile rope-work.<br />
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<b><a href="https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/sh-t-faced-shakespeare" target="_blank">Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare</a> (30th July - 25th August)</b><br />
A classically trained cast with a randomly assigned drunk - this is the most raucous Shakespearean performance you'll ever see. <b> </b><br />
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-39346363865896159142014-07-28T15:31:00.000+01:002014-07-28T15:31:49.032+01:00The Godiva Guide to... looking after leather<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We always treat our leather products as an investment. Whether it's a pre-loved pair of vintage leather cowboy boots, a brightly-coloured recycled leather bag or a swoon-worthy leather jacket, we want you to be able to love it and wear it forever!<br />
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And the best way to ensure that your new leather purchase will last a lifetime is to spend an extra few minutes every now and then looking after it.<br />
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At Godiva we stock three different kinds of leather bags: <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=yoshi&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank">Yoshi</a> satchels and wallets are made from leather; Paperthinks shoppers, totes and purses are made from recycled leather (leather offcuts that have been ground down and moulded into a new material); <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=rebecca+jane&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank">Rebecca Jane</a> bags are handmade from reclaimed leather and vintage fabrics. These different kinds of leather all have their different merits, but their care and maintenance is essentially the same.</div>
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When you first get your leather bag, you should treat it with a beeswax cream or a spray protectant to act as a barrier against water, such as spillages or rain. These products can sometimes alter the colour of leather, so make sure you test it on a small, inconspicuous area first. </div>
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Lightly brush over the bag with a soft dry cloth (microfibre ones work great) to keep it looking bright and shiny. Every month or so you can use a leather conditioner to help prevent the leather from drying out.</div>
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Store your bag in a dustbag whenever you're not using it, and fill it with stuffing to help keep its shape. Otherwise, make sure you keep it in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight. </div>
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We always advise rotating your bags in the same way that you should rotate your favourite shoes and coats - wearing the same one every day will wear it out much quicker!</div>
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We stock <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=nonchalant&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank">Nonchalant</a>'s beautiful leather jackets in store, in classic black and dusty pink colours. At £375 they're an investment piece, but with a little care and attention a Nonchalant jacket will last you a lifetime!</div>
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Leather jackets are very hardwearing (that's why motorcyclists wear them!) but you should still look after them properly to make sure they keep looking their best for as long as possible. Before you wear it for the first time, treat your leather jacket with a leather guard, usually a simple spray, to help protect against spillages and dirt.</div>
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We wouldn't advise wearing a leather jacket in a torrential downpour, but you should be able to remove rain spots with a dry cloth, or a spot of leather conditioner. If your jacket does get wet, let it dry on a hanger at room temperature, away from direct heat like radiators or airing cupboards that will dry out the leather.<br />
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Whenever you're not wearing it, hang your leather jacket on a decent wooden hanger in a cool, dry place. Leather tends to stretch, so try to avoid hanging it on a hook or with clothes pegs. If you're storing away your leather jacket during the warmer months, keep it hung up in a clothes bag to protect it from dust.</div>
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We always have a good selection of leather boots in our vintage room, whether that's cowboy boots, ankle boots or knee-high boots! Sometimes people can be a little turned off by the thought of wearing second-hand shoes, but remember that a good cobbler will be able to mend any heel or sole damage, and a sprinkling of baking soda inside the boots and left overnight will get rid of any nasty odours!</div>
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First of all, use a clean dry cloth to remove any dust from the boots. You might always want to remove and replace the laces, if there are any. Then use a saddle soap to clean the vintage boots thoroughly and get rid of any dirt or stains. You can then condition them to get that supple leather texture back again. </div>
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If there are any stubborn stains you could try cleaning the boots with a mixture of one part rubbing alcohol and one part water, then let dry overnight at room temperature.</div>
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Always clean your leather boots thoroughly and condition them before storing them away for a long period of time, such as over the summer. Store boots upright, using either shoe trees or stuffing them with acid-free paper to help keep their shape. As with all leather products, store boots in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight.</div>
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There are a number of cobblers in Edinburgh who can clean and repair your leather products for you, as well as selling a range of leather care and maintenance products, such as <a href="http://hrobertson.co.uk/" target="_blank">H Robertson</a> in the city centre and <a href="http://www.gorgiecobblers.co.uk/" target="_blank">Gorgie Cobblers</a> in Gorgie.</div>
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-53937070570483297862014-07-21T15:27:00.000+01:002014-07-21T15:27:39.319+01:00New in at Godiva this fortnight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The weeks seem to fly by so quickly at Godiva and I'm here already with another update on all the new things that have hit the shop floor!<br />
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Queenie Browne and Runaway Fox are keeping us well-stocked in woodland animals. Queenie Browne's adorable lavender-scented fox and badger faces are always greeted with smiles, and I can't get enough of Runaway Fox's quirky 'Animal-Friendly Taxidermy' jewellery collection either. We've also had a new delivery of super-soft tees from Naromode, too: the Bee, Duck and Koi are flying (or swimming!) out fast!<br />
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Rowanjoy's been busy in her studio below the shop making so many lovely new things for us. How amazing is this cape?! It's been gracing our shop window all week, and never fails to bring a smile to my face!<br />
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There are also Rowanjoy's tartan dresses in the universally-flattering 'Jessie' style, and bold and beautiful skirts in two different styles, using some of her most popular fabrics! Which is your favourite? <br />
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-34556849940050518862014-07-13T19:04:00.000+01:002014-07-13T19:04:07.645+01:005 Ways to Wear a Naromode Scarf<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We're huge fans of Scottish design duo Naromode here at Godiva (check our <a href="http://godivaboutique-godivaboutique.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/designer-q-naromode.html" target="_blank">Q&A</a> with Anna and Iain to find out more about the brand!), especially their beautiful illustrated scarves. We've noticed that our customers often ask for advice on how to tie or how to style Naromode scarves, so we thought we'd pull together five different ways you can wear one. That's one for each day of the work week! Don't forget to leave us a wee comment if you have any other tips!<br />
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<b>1. Neck Bow</b><br />
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Instead of just draping your scarf around your neck, tie it into a loose bow and slide it round to the side: instant Parisian chic! <i><a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/Moth_Silk_Scarf_by_Naromode_p/a-sc-nm-02.htm" target="_blank">Naromode Moth scarf, £50</a>.</i><br />
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<b>2. Hair Bow</b><br />
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Add instant vintage-style glamour and a pop of colour to any outfit by adding a hair bow: tuck in the ends of the bow for a neater look. <i><a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/Duck_Silk_Scarf_by_Naromode_p/a-sc-nm-04.htm" target="_blank">Naromode Duck scarf, £50</a>.</i><br />
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<b>3. Hippy headscarf</b><br />
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I call this one the 'Hippy Headscarf' because it reminds me of those images of carefree girls having fun at Woodstock! Simply tie the scarf at the nape of your neck, beneath your hair, and let the loose end of the scarf trail over your shoulder. You could even plait it through your hair if it's long enough! <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/Fly_Silk_Scarf_by_Naromode_p/a-sc-nm-06.htm" target="_blank"><i>Naromode Fly scarf, £50</i></a>.<br />
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<b>4. The Turban</b><br />
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I've seen a few glamorous ladies rocking a turban over the past couple of months, and I was amazed to find out how simple it is to do! Fold your scarf into a triangle, and drape the middle corner over your forehead. Bring the two longer corners over onto the top of your head, and twist them around each other. Bring them back down and tie them in a knot at the nape of your neck. Finally, tuck the corner over your forehead into the twist at the top of your head. It's super easy after a couple of goes, you could try it out on a friend until you get the hang of it - or a glamorous assistant like ours!<br />
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<b>5. The Half-Turban</b><br />
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I called this one the 'Half-turban', because it's essentially a cross between wearing a headband and a turban. Roll the scarf up, then place the middle at the nape of your neck and bring the two sides up to the top of your head. Twist them around each other, like you would to make a turban, them bring them back to the nape of your neck and tie into a knot. Easy! <i><a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/Apples_Silk_Scarf_by_Naromode_p/a-sc-nm-03.htm" target="_blank">Naromode Apples scarf, £50</a>.</i></div>
GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-64228689827382082682014-07-11T11:49:00.001+01:002014-07-11T14:50:46.969+01:00The Godiva Guide to... the Best Cafés in Edinburgh<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Living in Edinburgh, we're lucky to have so many wonderful cafés and coffee shops right on our doorstep. And obviously we like to avoid the big name chains (ahem, Starbucks...) whenever we can, and get our caffeine-and-cake fix from an independent instead. Here are our favourites (seems Lovecrumbs is a definite hit!):<br />
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My favourite cafe is <a href="http://www.lovecrumbs.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lovecrumbs</a>, not only because it's great to have such a fabulous business open on the West Port making the street more of a destination street, but their excellent baking skills and stylish decor has made it my favourite place to indulge in cake. If you're going to indulge you should always do it in the most stylish and distinguished way. Lovecrumbs most definitely caters for this with their vintage café style and unusual flavour combinations like chocolate and lavender or a peanut butter cake. If you haven't been, then go today!<br />
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155 West Port<br />
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My favourite cafe - the <a href="http://fruitmarket.co.uk/cafe/" target="_blank">Fruitmarket Gallery Café</a>. I'm not a coffee or tea drinker so a cafe that also sells wine and cakes is top of my list and the Fruitmarket Gallery does both of those. After having a wander round whichever exhibition is on (currently Jim Lambie, definitely worth a visit to be hypnotised by the floor alone) it's a great spot to sit and watch people go by on Market Street.<br />
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The Fruitmarket Gallery<br />
45 Market Street<br />
EH1 1DF <br />
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<b>Jenny</b><br />
My favourite cafe is <a href="http://www.lovecrumbs.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lovecrumbs</a>. It's close to the shop, independent (which we always support!) and has the most fabulous selection of cakes, teas and coffees. The atmosphere is relaxed, with its eclectic selection of tables, chairs and sofas. The artworks and many cacti give a homey but arty feel that isn't pretentious.<br />
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I can't stand coffee but I could drink tea by the bucketload. They don't advise drinking from buckets at <a href="http://anteaques.co.uk/" target="_blank">Anteaques</a>; instead, they serve up the biggest range of tea I've ever seen in beautiful antique china tea sets. I always think there's something special about drinking from a delicate tea set, and being in Anteaques is like stepping back in time. Plus the green tea cake is to die for!<br />
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Anteaques<br />
17 Clerk Street<br />
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My favourite coffee house is <a href="http://filamentcoffee.com/" target="_blank">Filament Coffee</a> on Victoria Street. Robbie who runs it is incredibly friendly and extremely passionate about coffee. It's all about the coffee for me and every week his coffee blends are from somewhere new.<br />
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Filament Coffee<br />
5 India Buildings, Victoria Street<br />
EH1 2EX<br />
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-87907801910125932014-07-06T19:47:00.000+01:002014-07-06T19:47:14.563+01:00New in at Godiva this fortnight<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Has it really been a fortnight since our last update? The summer is flying past! It's been a busy couple of weeks here at Godiva: <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=mollie+brown&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank">Mollie Brown</a>'s summery vest tops have gone down a storm, we've had Poppy's cute-as-a-button 'Boats and Floats' skirts back in stock, <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=rowanjoy&go.x=0&go.y=0" target="_blank">Rowanjoy</a>'s treated us to some gorgeous new pieces and we've brought in a brand new local designer, By Jove, who turns old stamps and maps into quirky jewellery!<br />
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Mollie Brown's new lightweight vest tops come in sizes 8-10 and 12-14 in a range of patterns, some with cute collars and some scoop necked. Perfect for pairing with a summery skirt, or with jeans or denim cut-offs!<br />
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Poppy's Boats and Floats skirts come in sizes 8 to 14, in both red and indigo colourways - and they come with a little storybook inspired by the illustrations at the bottom of the skirts! This is one of only two of these Rowanjoy skirts made (there's also a dress made in that brilliant metallic material at the bottom of the skirt) so snap it up quick!<br />
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And last but not least... By Jove! As you can see, the stamps and maps have all been treated in different ways: some kept as they are, some cut down, some folded into fan shapes or that sweet little aeroplane. The dainty Queen's head earrings have been a big hit so far, but there's also treats for the guys with the cufflinks - spot the JFK ones at the back?</div>
GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-20995889250181479202014-07-03T23:18:00.000+01:002014-07-03T23:18:28.403+01:00Win £250 by shopping #IndieGrassmarket!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Throughout July we're joining up with all the other independent businesses in the Greater Grassmarket area in celebration of <a href="http://www.independentretailermonth.co.uk/" target="_blank">Independent Retailer Month</a>!<br />
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Independent Retailer Month is a campaign that aims to get more people to shop at local independent businesses; they say that for every £1 spent in local businesses, around 50-70p finds its way back into the local economy. But for the same £1 spent out of town or online, only 5p goes back to the local economy! <br />
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The Greater Grassmarket area is full of brilliant businesses (including Godiva!), so hopefully we can count on your support throughout Independent Retailer Month. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning that £250 shopping spree is tweet with the hashtag #IndieGrassmarket and the name of the local business whenever you shop locally on the Greater Grassmarket during July. Visit the <a href="http://www.greatergrassmarket.co.uk/" target="_blank">Greater Grassmarket website</a> for full terms and conditions.<br />
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But why should you shop locally?<br />
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We can't speak for everyone, but here at Godiva we're passionate about the local and independent designers that we stock. They've all been handpicked and selected to be part of our store for a reason: whether they're local designers we love to support, new designers with innovative products, or because they use Fairtrade and responsibly-sourced materials. We can tell you why and where our designers made their products, what their inspirations were and how they made them. We can give you personalised advice, whether you're looking for something for yourself or a friend.<br />
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And most importantly, buying locally doesn't just support those individual shops: it also supports the independent designers and makers that many of us stock. It allows them to grow their businesses and continue doing what they love - and what they're good at!<br />
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In case you need even more motivation, here's a selection of items you could purchase from Godiva if you won that coveted £250:<br />
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<i><a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/Emma_O_Malley_Lulu_Elephant_Silk_Scarf_p/a-eom-04.htm" target="_blank">Emma O'Malley scarf, £125</a>; <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/Daisy_Petal_Earrings_p/a-jd-08.htm" target="_blank">Jenny Deans earrings, £37.50</a></i></div>
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-58751390683396989322014-06-30T11:20:00.001+01:002014-06-30T11:20:36.474+01:00Godiva Picks: What's on in Edinburgh in July<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The sun is shining and the festival season is upon us! Who came down to the Grassmarket over the weekend to see the levitating magician? Amazing!<br />
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There's always something going on in Edinburgh, and the choice can often seem overwhelming for residents and tourists alike. We've perused the listings and found our top five events coming up in July:<br />
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<b>The Edinburgh International Fashion Festival (17th-25th July)</b><br />
This will be the EIFF's third year, and the programme seems to be expanding every season! You can expect a mixture of runway shows, exhibitions, workshops and talks across a variety of venues in Edinburgh: visit the <a href="http://edinburghinternationalfashionfestival.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for the full schedule. We're looking forward to Knit Works!, an exhibition of work from Scandinavian and Scottish knitting experts plus a Nordic Knitathon to create a giant collaborative knitted masterpiece! Also excited for CRAVE Presents RACY: a fashion show debuting exclusive ranges from top Scottish designers including Hayley Scanlan and Obscure Couture.<br />
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<b>Food on Forth (14th July)</b><br />
We'd never turn down the offer of a foodie evening at Harvey Nichols! Food on Forth, an food and drink event in association with iOn magazine, will feature tastings, live cooking demonstrations, cocktail making masterclasses and samples of specialised foods. Yo! Sushi will be demonstrating the art of Japanese cuisine, and all guests will get to take home a goodie bag full of treats. Tickets available <a href="http://www.harveynichols.com/news/2014/05/28/food-forth/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<b>BBC Live at Edinburgh Castle (19th July)</b><br />
Godiva sits (almost!) in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, and I love catching that glimpse of it between buildings as I head into the shop. It provides an amazing backdrop for a fair few events throughout the year, but we're looking forward to <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01zx343" target="_blank">BBC Live</a>, a live concert featuring a whole host of British and international music artists and comedians including Paloma Faith, Kaiser Chiefs, Ella Henderson and Bill Bailey. Don't worry if you miss out on tickets: you can watch the whole event on BBC1!<br />
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<b>Great Tapestry of Scotland (1st July - 13th September)</b><br />
The Great Tapestry of Scotland has been installed in the Scottish Parliament over the weekend, and will be open to the public in a <a href="http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/visitandlearn/65306.aspx" target="_blank">special exhibition</a> from tomorrow. Together over 1000 stitchers, from all over Scotland, worked for over two years to embroider the tapestry - it's the longest in the world at 143 metres long! It aims to tell the entire story of Scotland from pre-history to modern times, and was masterminded by Scottish author Alexander McCall Smith.<b> </b><br />
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<b>The Sumo Run (12th July)</b><br />
This is an unusual one: the <a href="http://eventsedinburgh.org.uk/visitors_event_listing.html&event_id=1750" target="_blank">Sumo Run</a> is an established event in London, but this is the first time the charity fun run will come to Scotland. Those taking part will don inflatable sumo suits for a 5k charity run in the Meadows, raising money for the organisers' chosen charity, Link. Link works with governments and communities in sub-Saharan Africa to improve education for children. Funny costumes <i>and </i>a worthy cause? That's something we can get behind!<b> </b><br />
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-41247731700005166592014-06-26T15:43:00.000+01:002014-06-26T15:43:45.660+01:00The Godiva Guide to... Storing Jewellery<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've loved jewellery for as long as I can remember. I used to sit in my granny's conservatory threading those neon pony beads onto embroidery thread (causing havoc when I inevitably spilled them all across the tiled floor), and I can still remember that feeling of sadness when I could no longer squeeze my Christening bangle over my chubby little hands. Now I've graduated to having precious pieces of family jewellery passed down to me - and lusting over all the quirky necklaces and rings we have at Godiva!<br />
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I'd say the only drawback to working in a shop like <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/" target="_blank">Godiva</a> is wanting to buy <i>everything</i>. It's difficult enough when you just come in to browse, but when you spend hours here on a regular basis it takes a lot of will power to not spend all your wages on covetable pieces from Runaway Fox or <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/category_s/1958.htm" target="_blank">And Mary</a> - I guess you could say I live vicariously through our customers!<br />
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But I do treat jewellery as more than just sparkly trinkets to be worn; jewellery can be little works of art, too. I'm always searching for new ways to display my favourite pieces since I think it's a shame to hide them away in a box or a drawer somewhere. Here's some inspiration:<br />
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GODIVA BOUTIQUEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00709349107324868844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4344403438564846458.post-91837421405072189932014-06-22T21:38:00.000+01:002014-06-22T21:38:12.800+01:00New in at Godiva this weekWe've had <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=karen+mabon&go.x=-925&go.y=-192" target="_blank">Karen Mabon</a>'s bright and playful scarves, <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bellfield</a>'s quirky prints and <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=mollie+brown&go.x=-925&go.y=-192" target="_blank">Mollie Brown</a>'s handmade tops and skirts in at Godiva before, but we always look forward to new deliveries from old favourites! Bellfield's new woodland animal patterned tees have been selling like hot cakes, and we've also restocked their popular safari print and mirrored parrot sweatshirts. We've got new colourways in Mollie Brown's super cute matching top-and-skirt sets - and some <i>amazing </i>new cotton and silk scarf designs from Karen Mabon! Which is your favourite?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mollie Brown skirts, £48; Mollie Brown tops, £38</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karen Mabon silk scarf, £45</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bellfield tee, £18; Bellfield shorts, £25</td></tr>
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We're also introducing a brand new designer duo to Godiva: Laura and Adrienne, aka <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=prints+of+paradise&go.x=-925&go.y=-192" target="_blank">Prints of Paradise</a>! We're stocking three of Prints of Paradise's exotic, hand-drawn designs - their longer-length tees are unisex and made from a really soft fabric. I'm trying to persuade my boyfriend to buy one so we can 'share'!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prints of Paradise tees, £30</td></tr>
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Also new in recently are these colourful sequinned skirts and striped button-back tops from PIT, a cool Dutch brand, and some new <a href="http://www.godivaboutique.co.uk/SearchResults.asp?Search=nonchalant&go.x=-925&go.y=-192" target="_blank">Nonchalant</a> designs. We already stock Nonchalant's baby-soft leather jackets, but now we have these lightweight cotton long-sleeved tops and beautiful black and white tribal print skirts and jackets.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PIT striped top, £45; PIT sequinned skirt, £50</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nonchalant top, £100; Nonchalant skirt, £75</td></tr>
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