SAMPLE SALE: MCQUEEN

Not the Royal Wedding dress

Red Alert, Red Alert, the McQueen sample sale is here once again. Guards get to your stations because this is one ferocious sample sale. The McQueen sale takes place at its usual location in Clerkenwell and you can expect a host of goodies from last season - mens, womens and accessories.

Be prepared to queue for this one....And if you thought the queue used to be bad just think of what it will be like this year given that a certain Kate walked down the aisle in a McQueen creation. Worth it if you had your eye on a piece from last season that you couldn't afford!

Wed 1st Jun, 12pm - 9pm
Thurs 2nd & Fri 3rd, 10am - 9pm
Sat 4th, 10am-5pm
The Westminster Room, The Old Sessions House, 22 Clerkenwell Green, EC1R
www.alexandermcqueen.com

SAMPLE SALE: FOLK, YMC......

Every man for themselves!

What's better than a sample sale? A sample sale selling more than one label duh! Which is why we were happy when we came across this bad boy. Taking place from Thurs 2nd June until Sat 4th June the sample sale features clothing from Folk, Oliver Spencer, YMC, Grenson, Natural selection, Million hands, Humanoid and Virginie castaway.

Eight big labels for you to get your greedy hands on, but don't forget it's cash only.

Thurs 2nd & Fri 3rd ,12pm - 7pm
Sat 4th June, 12pm - 6pm
17-21 Emerald Street, WC1N

JINNYLASH CURL

Last week LondOntheInside headed down to the JINNYlash HQ to try out the brand new curl eyelash treatment. Afterwards we liked our lashes so much we wanted to rave about them, but we thought we'd better wait to see whether or not they lasted......

They did and we can confirm they're are still looking pretty ace. The new treatment uses specially designed silicon eye pads which are chosen depending on the shape and size of your own lashes. Whilst it wasn't the most enjoyable of treatments it was pain free, over in 45 minutes and well worth it!

The curl lasts about 4-6 weeks and means you don't have to worry about mascara or eye lash curlers! The treatment completely transforms your face and leaves you looking fresh and ready to go as soon as you get out of bed. Plus with wedding and festival season on the horizon now is the perfect time to indulge.

We are hooked!

www.jinnylash.com

THE SECRET STORE....

Topshop has announced launch of its first ever pop-up Secret Store. Located in the Oxford Circus branch the store with feature a selection of Topshop Boutique and designer collaboration pieces that can't be found on the shop floor.

Meadham Kirchhoff, Nasir Mazhar, Maria Francesca Pepe, Emma Cook, Ann-Sofie Back, Michael Van Der Ham and Pamela Love have all designed new pieces. Topshop Boutique have produced a collection of bags and clothing along with a few "secret surprises".

There will also be the chance to buy some golden oldies - four pieces from yesteryear have been recreated -a blouse SS09, a Peter Pan collar dress from AW09 and two Surfboard maxi dresses from SS10.

Now all you need to do is find it.....

Thursday 26th May (for 2 weeks)
Topshop, Oxford Circus, 36-38 Great Castle Street, W1W
www.topshop.com

SAMPLE SALE: BROWNS SHOES

Ladies rejoice Browns are having a shoe sample sale. For one day only the Browns warehouse will be selling off designer shoes at a fraction of the price. If you fancy nabbing a pair or two hot foot it down.

Who said we couldn't run in heels?

Thursday 26th May 12pm - 8pm
Browns Warehouse, 20 Haunch of Venison Yard, W1K

PRODUCT LOVE: CONNOCK LONDON

New british beauty brand Connock London have launched a Kukui Oil collection using Kukui Oil which has been used by Hawaiians for centuries to keep skin soft and smooth and let's face it those Hawaiians have good skin.

The collection features a bath oil, body lotion, soap, candle and wonder balm, but it's the body wash we're loving. The wash contains Aloe Vera, Vitamin E and Papapya extra and not only smells divine it is nice and light and leaves a moisturising layer on your skin. Perfect for summer and holiday's when your skin needs some TLC.

Products start at £18.50 and the body wash is priced at £22.50 for 300ml.

www.connocklondon.com

BAG IT: H & M BEACH BAG

We found this beach bag in H & M, we liked it and so we bought it. We thought you might like to do the same because well it's only £3.99 and it's a little bit quirky. Plus it's holiday season which means everyone is going to be needing a beach bag soon.

£3.99, H & M
www.hm.com

SAMPLE SALE: REISS

High street favourite Reiss is having a clear out and selling off clothes from just £10. Total bargain as Reiss can be a little pricey to say the least! The sale will run for four days and feature both men and women's clothing and accessories. We're hoping they may even be some of the 1971 collection up for grabs too, as it's rather nice.

Wed 25th May - Fri 27th May, 8 am - 8 pm / Sat 28th May, 9 am - 6 pm
The Music Room, 26 South Molton Lane, W1K
www.reissonline.com

SAMPLE SALE: DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN

Danish brand Day Birger et Mikkelsen is having a sample sale with up to 70 per cent off clothing for men and women. The collections are simple and basic but fit like a glove - one not to miss if you're looking for some new wardrobe staples.

10 am - 4 pm, Wednesday 25th May
The Toll House, Delamere Terrace, W2
www.day.dk

LUST: WE ARE HANDSOME NEW COLLECTION!

LondOntheInside are proud to say we discovered and purchased this brand long before Rhianna got her filthy paws on it. And now what's this? We Are Handsome's new collection?

It sure is, named The Memoirs 2011 and just as hot folks. We want need these swimsuits soooo bad we're thinking of spending our rent on them. It's summer right? We'll buy a tent, seriously how cold can it be!

We don't know what we are most excited about, the fact that they now have an amazing wolf design or the fact that they now come in hotter, than hot mini dresses. But don't take our word for it, check out the pictures (drum roll please)

 

Available at Net A Porter, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols.
wearehandsome.com

SELFRIDGES PROJECT OCEAN.....

So you fancy yourself as Ariel the little mermaid do you? Well get yourself down to Selfridges and check out Project Ocean running throughout May.

Project Ocean has been set up to help you get greener and help the oceans. From what fish to eat to interactive exhibitions, films and lively debates, the aim is to help you understand the issues and how you can help.

See the giant sea creatures created from biodegradable balloons by New York artist Jason Hackenwerth, a video and audio installation by artist Beth Derbyshire called The Seven Seas; the Dive Bar with music sessions and poetry readings, or simply purchase one of the limited edition charity products.


We've got our eyes on this "No More Fish In The Sea"Tee. Priced at £40 with a whole £10 going to charity.  

Do your bit now before it's too late, we all know how miserable it can be when there's no fish in the sea......

HAIR CUT 100: WEBSTER WHITEMAN

Webster Whiteman is tucked down an alley away from the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street but unlike your usual Mayfair salons this one is welcoming and friendly. We visited last week to test drive the hair services. The salon has a very intimate atmosphere and the staff are keen to impress.

Our stylist Alan had been hairdressing for over 30 years and boy did he know his stuff. After a full consultation which included Alan assessing our clothing so that he could match it to our new do. We were then taken for a shampoo where we had one of the best head massages yet followed by a chop and trim.

Following our blow dry LondOntheInside gave Webster Whiteman a big thumbs up! It's definitely one salon in the city worth seeking out and with prices starting at £33 for a ladies chop it's not bad value either.

Webster Whiteman, 13 Pollen Street, W1S
websterwhiteman.com

SAMPLE SALE: LA PERLA

Sandra Dee once sang "Keep your filthy paws off my silky drawers" but if you fancy getting your hands on some silky draws check out the La Perla sample sale. The sale offers up to 85% off lingerie, swimwear, sleepwear, outerwear, Mens Grigioperla, hoisery and fragrance.

Make it Kinky, NOT stinky!

10am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 17th May - Friday 20th May
Hornvale Ltd, 4th Floor, 22 Newman Street, London W1T
www.laperla.com

SAMPLE SALE: BODYAMR

London based designer label Bodyamr are having a sample sale. The label which launched in 2005 already counts Juliette Lewis, Claudia Schiffer, Daisy Lowe, Kylie and Tom Ford as fans. The long silk dresses are super sexy and great for Summer parties.

Nab yours with 80% off at this weeks sample sale.

11am - 6pm, Mon 9th May - Fri 13th May
7 Coptic Street, WC1A
www.bodyamr.com

BUY: KSUBI

LondOntheInside are in love. And it was love at first sight, as soon as we laid eyes on these Ksubi coloured skinny jeans we knew they were the ones. Every single colour of them.

The super skinny spray-on jeans are exclusive to Selfridges and come in seven different colours. We have our eyes on the Purple, Yellow, Pink, Green, Orange and Blue. Plus there only £135 a pop - say hello to the Summer baby!

www.selfridges.com

WESTWOOD & TREES SAVE LIVES

Fancy scoring yourself a Vivienne Westwood T-shirt dress and helping the planet? Well now you can and for only £28. The T-shirt dress was created by Westwood for Marie Claire's global rainforest appeal and is exclusive to People Tree.

The limited edition dress is white with a typical Westwood design on it. £7 from each sale will help support Bangladesh Forest Tribes.

£28
www.peopletree.co.uk