Not such a Poor little Rich girl!

Following a recent image transformation from Barbie Girl to Dominatrix which was backed by a walkout midway through a recent TV interview with ABC, it is rumoured that Paris Hilton's perfume line alone is worth US$1.3 billion!

She can definitely afford not to take shit from anyone!

50% Sale

The summer sale at MyVioletHill.com has now reached an amazing 50% off. Brands such as Fever, Dyrberg/Kern, Forever Unique and Darling are now available in store and online for half the original price. The sale only started yesterday and since then we have been rushed of our feet!

We have picked out a few pieces that we are sure will grab your attention....

Log onto MyVioletHill.com now!

ChloBo 'Summer Love' Collection featured in HEAT magazine

The bracelets in question are from this summers 'Summer Love' collection, which have been papped on Ellie Goulding during a recent gig of hers! We would agree with HEAT and Ellie that these bracelets certainly are a "find"! Click the link to go straight to our range of ChloBo 'Summer Love' bracelets

Lovebox and Latitude – is it possible to stay stylish in the rain!

Festival lovers will know that the weekend that just passed was a big one for UK Festivals.   Lovebox, the East London boutique music festival was held this weekend, as well as the more theatrical Latitude Festival in Suffolk.   As usual, the British summertime weather was trying its best to dampen everybody’s spirits with two days of glorious rain!  So spare a thought for all the festival goers over the weekend who had to contend with the rain and mud whilst attempting to retain their image of cool festival chic.

We were most amused by Alexa Chung’s fashion tip for the weekend; “wrap up warm”, well that kind of goes without saying Alexa…..

Also we can’t quite work out just what look Beth Ditto was after, with this giant green poncho piece! Maybe an homage to Kermit the Frog? Who knows!

Below are a few of our favourite style picks of the weekend!

This was the week that was...

Saturday - Our favourite fashionista's of the week.

Friday - Fact or Fiction? Incredible as it may seem the new clothing line by Joey Essex is to be stocked in Selfridges. If we all wear them will we reach 'reem' status too? For all you Joey Essex Fans here's the man himself to brighten up a rainy weekend.
'Look Reem, Smell Reem, Be Reem'

 Thursday - As an homage to the cast of Shrek. especially Amanda Holden, our very own Hayley Allen (who saw the performance on Wednesday night) insisted that the website team post this picture of her being Shrek'ed.

Wednesday - New Miss Patina stock arrived today and is already on the website for you to see.

Tuesday - Violet Hill/MyViolethill.com went into sale. The Lupo bags are proving to be very popular !

Monday - WE HATE MONDAYS!

Sale time!

Its that time of year again, when many of our brands including Dyberg/Kern, Forever Unique, Lola Rose to name but a few have an amazing 25% discount. Today Violet Hill has been buzzing with excited customers reaching sale fever. I have chosen a selection of my favorite items in the sale to share with you online.

I am loving the Jovonna Feather Maxi Dress teamed with a gorgeous pair of Dyberg/Kern earrings, the Drancine set in Shiney Gold with the matching Lilalia bracelet compliments it well.

Whilst looking through all the amazing Angel Jackson collection i came across the Feather Tote bag with studs and chain detail. The individual design caught my eye, with a mix of boho chic and daytime glamour, this tote combines beautiful long feathers with black leather and a large gold studded section with an exposed chain around the opening.

Be the envy of all your friends and place your order now!

The Duke of Essex Polo...

Is it true the Duke of Essex Polo is going to be renamed the Annual Re-union of Jordan's Exes? Her own personal polo team of four of her exes arrived at the bash at Gaynes Park, Epping. Unfortunately the Captain herself had failed to inform them that she was actually playing at a match in Wiltshire and therefor team Jordan had to withdraw much to our disappointment. (Take a moment to visualise the four handsome stallions below trying to play polo)

Aside from that it was lovely to see the TOWIE girls out in force promoting Essex as only they know how!

Our inside source said a great day was had by all! (Although we dont think she actually remembers much at all!)

Autumn/Winter 2011 What's HOT ...

Trends for Autumn/Winter 2011 range from Fetish to Forties Glamour. Other trends include Super Glam, Jewel tones, Print and Pattern and the Sixties Scene.

Revolving around the pencil skirt the Forties Glamour includes fur, pearls, gloves and shrugs. Think classic Chanel.

Fashion's palette has moved on from summer's acid brights and paintbox pots of colour into the sumptuous realm of jewel tones for Autumn Winter. Amethyst, sapphire, emerald, ruby and garnet have the power to make you feel sensuous and sophisticated.

The Sixties has always been a favourite era for fashion to draw inspiration from. Fashion has gone back in time leaving the summer of obsession with the 70's and replacing with a fascination with all things 'Mod'. Imagine the doe eyed look of Twiggy and Edie Segdwick and the supreme style of fashion icon Mary Quant.

Click here to view the Pixie Lott Jewel collar shift dress

Fashion goes A-List......

Have you noticed the current trend for A-List celebrities creating their own fashion lines - Project D by Danni Minogue, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Forever Unique by Alex Gerrard and House of Dereon by Beyonce and Tina Knowles. Probably the most famous A-List celebrity in the UK having their own fashion brand is Victoria Beckham. The Former Spice Girl is adding another less expensive line called 'Victoria' by Victoria Beckham to her already successful collections. Hubby David Beckham is also due to release his underwear line later on this year!

Following Beyonce's fabulous performance at Glastonbury we can't wait for the House of Dereon collection to hit town as it will be launched with a bang at Selfridges in September. Shortly after that it will be found in stores across the UK.

Here at Violet Hill we are currently stocking dresses from the Forever Unique by Alex Gerrard collection. They are absolutely Gorgeous!

Celebrity collections always seem to do well - probably because the A-List star behind them is always in the press!

Glasto and Summer Festivals - What to wear?

Gone are the days where it was fine to turn up to a festival in a tie-dye shirt, hemp-weave pants and leather sandals. Todays festivals are now a summer cornerstone of the British fashion calendar - with an attire ethics code all of their own - not to mention the demands of being prepared for all weathers. Lets face it, the British summer is never one to be relied upon! It is difficult to look gorgeous with no full length mirror and added to this the fact that you have to (well the boyf!) has to carry a whole carefully prepared wardrobe to and from the festival!!!
So what to choose that means you with be looking hot even if the weathers not?

We have thought hard at MyVioletHill.com and come up with a Glasto/Summer festival "Must Have" list.

No self confessed festival fashionista could be without a cute summer dress - we have chosen the Hedonia Annie Heart Cut Out Dress in Pink as this gorgeous dress is just screaming for open fields with its cute pinky/peach floral print and heart shaped cut out back.
Buy the dress here



Well thats good if its a hot summers day but what about the cooler evenings?? The Maxi dress is the answer! Here we have chosen the Jovonna Feather Maxi Dress, for its a modern homage to the 1960's Summer festivals dresses. With its gorgeous multi-coloured feather design this maxi is a must have for festival evenings spent dancing into the morning!
Buy the dress here

So thats the dresses covered - whats about jewellery?

We just could not decide between these two boho inspired bracelets so we decided to show them both!

The first is from a new British designer, Dana Levy. The bracelet is in a subtle orange with gold hamsa hand charm - hopefully the hamsa will protect us from any rain!
Buy the bracelet here

The second is a bracelet that is a must for all festivals. A beautiful ChloBo turquoise bead bracelet with contrasting peace sign charm. Very evocative of the Summer or Love festivals in the 60's.
Buy the bracelet here

Now to footwear!

No one should go to a festival in the UK without a pair of wellies! (Without them - be prepared for soggy toes!) So as probably your most necessary item why not use them to complete your look. Hunter wellies are always popular but they come at a price - so shop around because there are always cheaper options, and lets face it, when are you next going to wear those Hunters?? Just remember a pair a wellies won't only come in handy in the rain, but they will keep your feet safe and dry when negotiating the festival loos that have been overflowing since the very first day! It does not bear thinking about that situation with open-toes.... We found these gorgeous 'Cupcake' wellies for under £15!!
Click here to view

So thats the outfit and jewellery sorted, what about other essentials? We have make a shortlist of must have items below:
Wet Wipes

• Toilet Paper
  
• Dry Shampoo
• Lip Balm
• Hand sanitizer
• Anti perspirant

Happy Camping or Glamping if you're really lucky!!!

It's the Small Things ......

It's the Small Things ......

It's Friday, it's pouring with rain, it's the middle of June and the heating is back on - and we are working on Saturday. Can it get much worse - in one word - no. A delivery driver drips his way through the door and to our great surprise a slightly sodden package of NEW ChloBo Jewellery is deposited on our front Reception Desk. The gloom is lifted and the sun shines once more as we eagerly unwrap the ChloBo parcel.

Not expected until next week we have been teased by the ChloBo team with images and rumours of new pendants.

Oh - and it was such a tease - there is so much more than just new ChloBo pendants and necklace charms - and everything is simply gorgeous. There are new style Mini Noodle Ball bracelets, delicate new Cute Mini bracelets and all our old favourite bracelets have been updated with the new charms.

Click here to view a selection of the new ChloBo range.

The girls in the shop have already placed their orders! We love the ChloBo especially the Medium Ball Disk bracelet with Elephant Charm and the Cute Charm with the Small Buddha Head.

A Spiritual Summer?

This summer has bought a trend for talisman and charm jewellery with spiritual meanings. Some of the most widely used are the Hamsa Hand, the Evil Eye, the Dove and Peace Sign all of which feature in our collections from Dana Levy, Karin Ravelli and ChloBo.

The Hamsa Hand is widely seen as a symbol offering protection from evil and misfortune and can be worn with the fingers pointing up or down. It is believed to offer its owner happiness, peace and prosperity as well as protection from the evil eye! With a celebrity interest in Kabbalah and mystical Judaism the Hamsa hand has truly come back into vogue and features heavily in the current collection from Dana Levy and the new mini collection from ChloBo.

The Dove also has its roots embedded in religious symbolism and has long been admired as a symbol of peace and a messenger of deep symbolic love. This summer the symbol of the Dove can be found in ranges from Karin Ravelli and Dana Levy. The Dove has been updated to the more modern Peace sign as used in the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in the 80's ChloBo's recent best selling Summer Love collection showcased this to great effect with the capsule collection being a triumphant success.

The Evil Eye - the name alone leads many to believe the charm itself is evil. Not so - the evil eye protects and is a Luck Charm believed to reflect evil and protect the wearer from misfortune and bad things being willed onto you by others.
If someone "gives you the evil eye", they are effectively cursing you with a look. The Evil Eye is used to guard against malevolent thoughts and subconscious wishes for bad luck that can be transferred through the eyes. If your Evil Eye were to break or crack it would be thought to have done its job and it would be necessary to replace it. The ChloBo Evil Eye bracelets have been made with the traditional cobalt blue colour but the Dana Levy range includes eyes surrounded by different colours which offer additional protection of a more specific nature, such as green for happiness and turquoise for health.

A final word of advice – carry an evil eye with you at all times - if you don’t appreciate being given the evil eye you should refrain from giving it to others!

In a world of turmoil the jewellery above could bring a little peace, love, tranquility and protection into your life. Try it and see!

Great Lengths - Your perfect Summer Maxi!

The 'Maxi' dress - A perfect bohemian cover up to float around the long summer days in and the ultimate silhouette for a look which evokes classic evening glamour. The 'Maxi' dress is without doubt this seasons staple piece, and here at My Violet Hill we have a selection of the most gorgeous 'Maxis' for you to choose from! Here are just a few of our current favourites!

The Fever Sea Mist Tube Maxi Dress in Pink This Maxi dress has a straight neckline rather than the V-Neck design and features a lovely Floral and Wave pattern - A summer essential!

The Forever Unique Anna Maxi Dress is our current fav! Gorgeous tied chiffon rope halter neck maxi dress in white with black handkerchief design with three layers from the waist.

The Jovonna Feather Maxi Dress A stunning summer maxi with a feather design in shades of brown, purple and red. The dress falls below the bust-line with a fairly loose floaty skirt - Keeps you cool and Glam on a hot summers day!

The Jarlo Josephine Maxi Dress A gorgeous light turquoise maxi dress with pulled in waist band with subtle pleats falling from the waist to the hem. The dress has a stunning silver and bronze beaded neckline design - Gorgeous detailing that is sure to shine under the summer sun!

Festival Chic

Following on from the recent post 'Ascot - Whats a Gal to do?' I failed to mention one of the most notable dates for any girls summer diary….that being the festival.

Be it Vfest, Glasto, or Reading & Leeds (to name but a few) the summer festival has acquired a name for itself. Moving away from that “boho” status, today’s festival is dubbed a fashion catwalk in its own right. You only have to look at Kate Moss donning her Hunter Wellies in 2006 to see that the festival look has taken a complete U-turn since.

So what’s a girl to do? The conundrum stands that you need to look stylish but effortless and practical but cool. So, in light of this I’ve put together my top festival tips:

1. Hats. Gone is the chance to straighten your hair and spend hours in front of the mirror. A nightmare, unless you come armed with a hat or accessory which will shade your locks come day 2. Braided Siren Sun Hat


2. Shoes. No sky heels girls, actually no heels at all. Flats are the way to go, whether it is some pretty flip flops or a stylish wellie. Havaiana Issa in Black

3. Wrap up. You know the British weather can be unpredictable. A small cover up is perfect as it fits in your bag, but equally looks stylish. Darling Libby Cardigan in Taupe

4. Bags. The festival essential. You need something of decent proportion but something that equally shouts ‘laid back'. Lupo Abanico Masai Stitch Pleated Handbag in Brown

5. Funky Jewellery. You might need some colourful jewellery to draw attention away from those muddy wellies! ChloBo Summer Love 15 mm Red Bead Bracelet with Peace Sign


So there you have it, my festival style tips! And as for those little extras, don’t forget your hand sanitiser, pocket tissues, sunblock and shades. Oh yes, and your mobile phone charger…most festivals now have emergency charge up booths, so you can always stay in touch with your festival party!

Enjoy!

ChloBo 'Summer Love' Collection!

The countdown has begun. Only days to go before we take delivery of the 'Summer Love' collection from ChloBo Jewellery. The only key accessory you will need throughout the summer. Perfect for Glastonbury or V Festival, a must have to take on holiday or if neither of the above apply just a bit of fun to brighten the British summer days. You will not take these bracelets off all summer!

ChloBo have created this cool mini fun collection, the ‘Summer Love’ bracelets come in a range of colours, both large bead and small bead they are perfect for you all to wear alongside Ju Ju and silver!!! Or just to take on holiday to St Tropez, Ibiza or maybe Miami LOL to wear as a single!!

On Sunday 12th June get down to Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat for their fashion show in aid of Have a Heart!

Greenwoods Hotel, Spa and Retreat and asked us to take part in their Charity Fashion Show in aid of Heart FM's Charity 'Have a Heart'. Although it is alot of work for everyone involved who gives up their time for free these are always fun and exciting events. The models we use are always customers or daughters of friends we know and we all get into the spirit of the event. There will be other boutiques alongside ours, bubbly and canapes on arrival and even the opportunity to do some shopping. Tickets are available from Greenwoods - but are limited - so get yours quickly.

Greenwoods Hotel Spa & Retreat is located in the rural village of Stock in Essex, and is a beautiful 17th century grade two listed manor house set in extensive landscaped gardens.

Click here to view Heart FM's page, for further details on the Fashion Show

Ascot - What's a Gal to do?

Summer is that one time of year where a gal feels that ever growing pressure to look well, fabulous. It’s when you expose the pins that have been covered up all winter, the feet that have been hidden by Uggs and the arms wrapped up in knits. AND if that wasn’t enough to worry about, there are those ‘key’ summer occasions...the pool and garden parties, and of course the beach.

BUT one occasion where I’ve breathed one big sigh of relief for this year is Ladies Day at Ascot.

Admittedly, last year it put me into a spin. I spent weeks, actually months scouring the high street for that ‘perfect dress’. As let’s face this is one day where you have to look preened, polished and perfect! From the dress, to the shoes to that ever important hat, this is one occasion you cannot afford to get wrong.

So, learning from experience I have defined my key ‘Ascot Dress Criteria’:

1. Don’t go for ‘that’ short dress – its unsophisticated, un-classy and will ‘undo’ your day before it has started as the officials won’t stand for it! Go for something around the knee: Forever Unique Susie Dress

2. Simple jewellery – “bling isn’t the optimum word here. Think Kate Middleton not Katie Price and you will be bang on trend and look elegant: ChloBo Small Ball Bracelet with Dream Ball Charm

3. Have something that will take the chill off – of course the weather WILL be fabulous, but you never know…just in case: Darling Lillian Cardigan in Taupe

4. Avoid sky high heels – they will pitch you to the grass, and I can almost guarantee you won’t last the day in them. Try something like this: Beyond Skin Stella Heel in Red Suede

I’ll close with saying…enjoy! It’s one of those occasions were you can’t help but get swept up in the ‘hoi paloi’ and what is one of those great British catwalk occasions!