Tagged: Air and Grace

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Toes..

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On Tuesday I went to the rather exclusive Westbury Hotel in Mayfair for the PFLM London Shoe Show where there were all sorts of stands offering tempting delicacies of the sole variety – See by Chloe, Jill Sander, Paco Herrero to name just a few…but there was only one label for me….Claire was there with Air and Grace..and most importantly her new designs, literally hot off the factory floor….Meet Woodstock, the sophisticated over-the-knee boot you’ve only dreamt of (see this post here) complete with block heel, super soft black suede, the perfect elasticated cling and an inspirational, funky fringe running the full, graceful length…pure genius.

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(Woodstock will also be available in tantalising tan.  I drool…)

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The new Coachella’s are also a sight for sore eyes..

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The leopard and snakeskin offerings are an exquisitely menacing set of shoes, primed and ready to strut street style..

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And the pumps are all ready for the summer sun…the nude and stud combination should be an illegal high…

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This was also the first chance to see the new Air & Grace sole..Claire’s trademark feather is now a cunning tread, with the potential for a starring role in any detective drama..

There are so many reasons to be excited about this label: A courageous, talented woman ready to take on the world and prove that art and commerce aren’t mutually exclusive, with a product that’s sassy and stylish and super-intelligently combined with the soft stuff of snug bedding beautifully translated into utter joy for feet…

 

I can hear mine sighing…

Laters, Kate x

Happy New Year! xxx

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From a very wet, stormy start to the year…

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To the post-apocalyptic Christmas cake, complete with reindeer excrement, polar bear poo and a melting snowman…what would Grandma think?

 

Here’s to a fabulous 2015!

Laters, Kate x

Serendipidy..

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Sometimes worlds start to collide..like today! Two of the lovely brands I’ve discovered on my Blog travels have taken their visions further: The dynamic Claire from Air & Grace has just launched her website! Yay!

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Find out exactly why I think her shoes are so special..

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And meet Grace..the urban, kooky, stylish muse of the Brand! You may also recognise a bit of the style of writing on the Website..Claire was here last week to crunch some words together..

 

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And the charismatic children’s label the Fableists? They’ve just launched a Kickstarter Project…

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Making it the ideal time to invest in a classic canvas Chore coat..(in my size please!!)

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Or the smock dress I’ve been meaning to get..and check out that Blue chambray shirt..divine..

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Buy knowing you’ve helped the people who want to get it right…it’s about great clothes for kids that are beautifully made with love, design and sustainability…which ticks every box in my book.

 

But at the end of the day..it’s not the buying that really matters… we can do much more:  We’re all plugged into that cyber-energy that runs like a river between us and the world…send out a post, a tweet, an email – spread the word.  If each one of us sent off little paper boats of information out onto the current, the result would be incredible…these are now the little people starting out with new Brands in a dog eat dog world….but with the thought and attention to detail these guys have, they really should be the Companies of the future…and they will be, with that kind of support behind them.

 

Sometimes it’s the little things that really matter: Let’s do it for the good guys.

Laters, Kate x