BIG YELLOW 109 BEATS BY DRE

Everyone knows Beats By Dre are the ultimate headphones, and if you don't well you should. These are seriously cool headphone and not only that, the sound quality is MEGA.

To celebrate the Olympics and hype surrounding London, Beats By Dre have teamed up with Selfridges to create these bright yellow, limited edition headphones. Named Yellow 109 because, well they are yellow and only 109 were made. Each set is numbered and they are only available now until mid August in the Big Yellow Shop in Selfridges Oxford Street.

MARK FAST X JON ASTON

We're huge fans of Mark Fast, his collections are sexy, risque and ever so slightly slutty - think Rhianna. Which is why we are happy to here his latest collaboration with Jonathan Aston has landed in Selfridges.

The collection includes a selection of tights and some very daring bodysuits. Priced from £15 - £45 the collection is exclusive to Selfridges. We'll definitely be buying the striped tights and black bodysuit and rockin' them over East London - HELLO boys!

www.selfridges.com

SAMPLE SALE: LINDA FARROW

Ooooo lookie what we have here, a Linda Farrow sunglasses sample sale. Taking place over three days the sale will include a whole range of brands from Linda Farrow to Dries Van Noten and Alexander Wang. There will be men's and women's on offer in a whole selection of shapes and sizes.

What's more if you print out the flyer opposite you can score £5 off your purchase, and you said we never gave you anything!

Head along because you can never own to many pairs of sunglasses...

Thurs 2nd & Fri 3rd Aug, 11am - 9pm
Sat 4th Aug, 10am - 8pm

Linda Farrow HQ
51 Calthorpe Street, WC1X
www.lindafarrow.co.uk

NIKE X LONDON 2012

With the Olympics well under way the whole of London has gone sports crazy, allowing sportswear to really shine. Whilst Adidas are the main sponsor for the Olympics Nike have been knocking out some innovative designs for some of this Summer’s athletes from across the world.

 For the duration of the Olympics Nike have set up camp at the BMA House in Tavistock Square, where you can drop in and collect a fuel band, which not only tracks your activity it can also be used to set goals and compare with friends to compete. It also works as a snazzy watch too, and syncs with your iphone/ipad. As well as this they have an all American team on to help you get active and a stunning display of all the team outfits Nike have designed for the London 2012 Olympics. So pop along and work that body!

LEVI'S PRINT WORKSHOP...

We've heard of people having breast implants in their lunch hour but we've never heard of anyone making a t-shirt. Well that's exactly what we did this week at the Levi's store on Regent Street and you can too if you head along before 3rd August.

Levi's has teamed up with Anthony Burrill to run a print workshop at the London flagship store. All you need to do is go into the store, get a t-shirt, choose your print, get some gloves and run the paint over it. 15 minutes later you have your own t-shirt.

If you'd prefer not to get your hands dirty then check out the pre-printed Tee's including the 'THIS IS NOT THE WEST' print only available at Levi's Boxpark store in Shoreditch.

Until 3rd Aug
174-176 Regent Street, Soho, W1B
www.eu.levi.com

OINK...

Are you aware of the Yorkshire Hip Hop Movement, no neither were we until now. Yorkshire born and bred Charlotte began producing inspired designs under the name Oink, and has a range of tee's reflecting on her love of all thing Hip and Hop with prints of Big-L, Biggie and Wu-Tang Clan. Check it out...STREET!

Website pigletdesignslimited.com
Buy Oink piglet.bigcartel.com/

LA SARDINA DIY FROM LOMOGRAPHY...

Check out these little bad boys. The latest product from Lomography, introducing La Sardina DIY camera which comes in a very unique design. Unique because it's a blank canvas for the user. It’s special white surface and the transparent foils enables you to design it however you want to - paint, draw, felt pen, cover it in glitter, stick bloody pasta on it or decorate it with your own photos, the choice is endless.

Bag yourself the coolest camera around. £99. Interested, just clickity, click here.

VICTORIA'S SECRET OPENS...

If you haven't heard of Victoria's Secret you soon will have. Not only is the American underwear shop famed for its sexy smalls it also has a collection of Angels which include some of the most beautiful models in the world - Miranda Kerr = swoon.

The cult lingerie label is jumping the Atlantic ocean and opening up shop in this very city. The store opens tomorrow at Westfield Stratford just in time for the games, and if this is too East for you then fear not the flagship store is set to open on Bond Street later in the year. Because just like shoes you never can have enough underwear...

Opens Tues 24th July
www.victoriassecret.com

ANTI-OLYMPIC FASHION...

The Olympics are like Marmite, you either love 'em or you hate 'em. We have to admit we've started to enjoy the hype a little, although that's mainly due to all of the food and drink offerings coming on the scene.

We were however impressed by these "Anti-Olympic" bags and t-shirts which are doing the rounds. Especially the "It Only Took Me 3 Hours To Get To Work This Morning" - let's just hope it doesn't Boris or we might not be so impressed.  Available for just £15.

www.thatbigeventinlondon.co.uk

STYLE TALK: JAMES WRIGHT

James is the guy behind recently opened vintage clothing store MINT which relocated from Soho to Stoke Newington - he obviously knows where it's at. We had a quick chat to talk about moving his shop East, how to find good vintage and a delve into his 12 years experience on how to gain the best out of London Town.

US: So tell me about your life in London & work?

JAMES: Well I suppose my life in London is my work. Ive been here for 12 years and have been self employed all that time and as most people, paying the bills is the primary function. I don't have kids and seem to be a committed bachelor so my free time is spent with mates either on some wheels or in a bar {simple folk we are}. Galleries and Art fairs float my boat, I'm in ore of these people who can create such impressive images with their hands and minds.

US: So u have moved from Covent garden to Stokie Newington or should I say "the Cool and up coming area of London" how u finding it ?

JAMES: I was in the West End for seven years, costs went up and the recession hit, tough times for all I suppose. I've lived in stokie throughout my time in London so it seemed to make sense, especially as it is changing so I'm generally happy with the move, I love my shop and my website should be ready this week, to build the brand is my focus now!

US: Any tips u can give us when we're looking for vintage clothes?

JAMES: Take a good friend and you should be able to trust the staff in the shop! Take lots into the changing room and be patient, it is a journey not to look like a lemming.

US: So any favourite hideouts that you have eaten in that we need to know about?

JAMES: Lots, probably too many... A Little Bit Of What You Fancy, Kingsland Road; Island Queen a great pub in Islington; the Pride of Spitalfield pub just off Brick Lane; Palm Tree a lovely pub on the canal in Whitechapel; Fred and Fran a coffee shop in Stokie; the French House pub in Soho; St Johns my favourite restaurant in London and Trianglia a tapas joint at Newington Green, serving great food and wine.

You weren't kidding, that's a whole load of recommendations right there! If you want to meet James and check out his store MINT which sells men's & women's vintage at reasonable prices then head to 71 - 73 Stoke Newington High Street, N16.

www.mintvintage.co.uk

ADIDAS AND OPENING CEREMONY...

Here’s another sports themed collaboration just in time for the Olympics. Opening Ceremony and Adidas have joined forces to bring out an Autumn/Winter sportswear collection based on elements of swim and cycling. The collection is full of 90’s sportswear inspired pieces combined with Opening Ceremony’s signature whimsical aesthetic. The unisex pieces are exclusively at Selfridges from today (11th July). Reckon we could be rocking this at London Field’s Lido so watch out...

www.style.selfridges.com

H&M POP UP AND CONCEPT STORE...

Cashing in on the London Olympic happenings is high street fashion merchants H&M, who have recently opened a pop up store at Covent Garden and a concept store at Westfield, Stratford. The purpose, to celebrate their latest sports collection. Now for a minute we over looked this slightly, when we watch boxing or say swimming do we get kitted up just to watch in front of the TV, then we though ah well we do have a friend who watches the tour de France in his full cycling gear, shoes and everything so yeah maybe people do. The Covent Garden pop up has an old school retro feel and uses plenty of retro gym equipment. Both stores cater for men, ladies and kids for you to get yourself kitted out in some sexy new sportswear, whether you’re participating or watching the TV.

H&M Pop Up St Martin’s Courtyard, 9 Mercer Street, Convent garden
H&M Concept Store, Ground Floor, Westfield Stratford City
www.hm.com

LUST: THE MULBERRY BRYN...

Mulberry have been at it again; designing, making and sewing to bring you lucky people a brand new Mulberry bag. Introducing the Mulberry Bryn - a functional yet chic design has its roots in the iconic men's bag Brynmore. The bag has three buckles with a shoulder and hand strap, and can be worn day and night. It comes in a couple of colours and finishes - our favourite has to be the Black Pebbled Haircalf which just so happens to be the most expensive too clocking in at £1,800.

www.mulberry.com

 

VINTAGE SEEKERS....

Forget hours spent hoarding through rails and rails of dusty, smelly, moth ridden vintage jumble, because vintage has finally caught up to the twenty first century. Yes you can now log on from the comfort of your own home thanks to Vintage Seekers - Think Portobello only online!

Vintage Seekers offer unique and original 20th century design and collectibles ranging from couture fashions to rare wines, classic cars and first edition books.  Fancy yourself as a bit of glamour puss? Then check out the one off clothing pieces including those worn in films such as My Week with Marilyn by Michelle Williams as well as a selection of stunning Norman Norell authentic dresses, the guy considered to be one of the most influential fashion designer in American history don't you know!

They will even help solve your present buying nightmares just send them your old grannies DOB and they will hunt out the perfect gift originating from her actual birth year! Pretty impressive no?

So avoid the crowds and the fight over those oversized denim jackets at this one-stop shop for everything vintage.

www.vintageseekers.com

RAG & BONE // ISABEL MARANT TO OPEN STORES IN LONDON...

New York lifestyle brand Rag & Bone are set to open their first London store this summer on Sloane Square. One of the most sought after fashion labels, the brand knocks out men's, women's, footwear and accessories. The designs are often referred to as British with a twist and the collections feature tailored pieces with a rock'n'roll edge.

Whilst French fashion label Isabel Marant is setting up shop a little more central on Bruton Street. Isabel is known for her wedge trainer and celebrity clientele who include Kate Moss, Posh Spice and Beyonce.

It looks like London is going to be more fash than ever this year...

www.rag-bone.com
www.isabelmarant.fr

SALON SPY: COMO SHAMBHALA @ THE MET

Whilst some hotel spas maybe just be an add of the hotel's services, the COMO Shambhala Urban Escape at The Metropolitan hotel is a destination in its own right. Located on the second floor of the hotel it's the kind of place you walk into, tell them you have an appointment and they already know your name. That kind of services adds to the luxury experience of the well equipped spa which has changing rooms with showers, ample therapy rooms and a large reception area.

We recently tried the Dr Perricone Performance Facial which is a deep cleansing, nourishing and firming facial using Dr Perricone products, which are exclusive to Como Shambhala in London. The facial lasts 75 minutes and includes a shoulder, arm and hand massage as well as various facial scrubs, masks and massages including a lotion made from fish cells.

Our therapist was very experienced and in the past we've usually had steam applied, however she noticed our skin was fairly dry already and missed out the steaming stage to avoid further drying out. The treatment was relaxing and rejuvenating, and after 75 minutes of pruning we left with plump, juicy skin and a bottle of Dr Perricone's No Foundation, Foundation. This product is perfect for those who don't wear foundation and even find tinted moisturisers too heavy as it feels feather light but gives a good amount of coverage.

The facial isn't cheap but worth every penny, and with robes and slippers on hand you really get the full spa experience rather than just a beauty salon visit.

75 minutes £130
Metropolitan London, 19 Old Park Lane, W1K
www.metropolitan.london.como.bz

SHESAIDBEAUTY.COM...

We've come across product subscription boxes before, but never seen one which is linked to a social networking experience. SheSaidBeauty.com is just that, you sign up online, pay a fee and in return you receive a monthly Beauty Discovery Box. Once you have received the box and tried the products, you log onto the website and compare, review and recommend.

Every member has their own profile. We recently received June's box which contained a decent sized tube of Saint Tropez Gradual Tan Moisturiser and Elemis Spa Home Bath Oil, a small sample of Yardley Royal Diamond perfume and some Let’s Go false eyelashes.

The boxes cost £9 + £2.95 postage and come with five handpicked beauty products - there's nothing quite like getting a surprise in the post is there? Especially when it arrives in a beautifully wrapped box. A subscription would make a great birthday present for your bessie.

ww.shesaidbeauty.com

SALON SPY: TOMMY GUNS...

Hot shot barbers Tommy Guns recently opened a branch on Regent Street, on the ground floor of the SuperDry flagship store. Friday night meant LondOnTheInside was up for a barnet chop. Hidden away from street level the underground salon is quite spectacular. The marble floors and walls, chrome finishings and theatrical spotlights make this 1930’s style barbers one art décor little haunt. They even have the original chairs.

Enjoying the stunning features whilst waiting for hair stylist, Kimi, it felt more like being in a museum than a hair salon. Half expecting Willy Wonker to emerge from a door we sipped our complimentary beverage and flicked through Men’s Health trying to memorise a new routine for ‘Mark Wahlberg arms’.

Talking through what we wanted ‘doing’ our stylist listened and then described how to tackle the job, the process and why this would benefit our style. Over at the basin an assistant washed and conditioned our hair while we bantered about festivals, though the head massage did make the conversation slow as our eyes closed in delight.

The cutting was swift and precise, checking for consistency of length, probing my approval and asking if what was being done was, what was intended. Blown dry it was time for styling which included some product recommendations for home use. Voilà it was done, an ace job, enjoyable and relaxing. We’d definitely go back again. The branch also has a beauty parlour for the ladies where you can indulge in some nail porn, we didn’t ask. A men’s cut and finish will set you back just under 40 English where as women’s is slightly higher at £50. Pop in for a nosey and get a free quotation, it’s worth a look and a cut.

Tommy Guns
103-113 Regent Street, W1
www.tommyguns.com