Had to break a few nails opening oysters....

So i've trawled through many oysters to find some beautiful pearls..!

Here is one of my favourite finds - 50s Mother of Pearl Clip on Earrings - £29.99

Available on new Rubi Rox Etsy Shop! 

Now available to you are my beautiful more affordable finds... stay tuned for Rubi Rox handmade treasures as well as more vintage ! RubiRox on Etsy.



The very early hours of this morning i was awoken to find out the Legend that is Whitney Houston  past away.. my heart aches but hopes her soul is at peace.

Check out the new shop on Etsy.com - RubiRox click here

Spring is in the air...

One can always tell when when Spring in sneaking  upon us with launch of new fragrances. Ok so it was more like Chrimbo (well what Chrimbo should have been) on the weekend with its 6million inches of snow, today the sun has perk its head out, and i'm in the mood for spring! On that note (hehe see what i did there ) ... Stella Macartney is launching a her new fragrance L.I.L.Y. For all you Stella fans she will be in Selfridges tomorrow, the first 100 people to purchase a 50/75ml bottle will have the opportunity to have the elegant decoesque bottle signed by Stella herself amaze!!

L.I.L.Y £44 30ml

So ... i'm not totally delusional, i am aware it is  frost bite freezing out there, i came across these fabulous snoods by London Designer Larissa Amarachi selection from £29.99..




Grey Pulse African reversible navy snood. £29.99



At least we can look fab while warm eh!


Ciao for Now !

Petrol Head...

...A phrase which to be honest i haven't heard that often, its i a name for a car enthusiast !
Aha ! Tonight the  (recently opened) charming  & warm Double RL store on Mount Street, neighbours to Christian Loubiton and my other dear love Marc Jacobs had an evening event hosted Gregor Fisken of  Fiskens specialist in historic automobiles (cue dream bubble ... oooh if i were a billionaire what beautiful vintage cars i'd purchase *swoon* ) supported fashion photographer Nick Clements of Men's file, a petrol head him self (through a bit of blogger research you'll find his a couple of sweet him rides himself):

He had a selection photographs which capture the essences and wonder of Fisken's vintage vehicles encapsulated in a setting which epitomised 1940's Levi blue collar work men and the era so perfectly. All shot on the RRL ranch ( Ralph Lauren own phenomenal ranch). Shot taken at various angles which drew in you the the by gone era.

I took pictures a couple of their classic vehicles, that were sitting outside the boutique, my favourite was the 1928 Bentley ....

My big Babay 1928 Bentley *swoon*

Vintage 1965.... i wouldn't say no  

                             
Ciao for now :0)

Doh!

If ya'll are interested in finding out more about the RubiRox Accessories such as the phone cover  posted on Object of Desire 2 ; this particular style is available only for the iphone 4/4s .. . but stay tuned for more postings! here is the correct email  for more info!! rubinubi@gmail.com.

I promised all you beautiful lot via Twitter (*plug* rubinubi.) more info on my finds just before Chrimbo... Benefits Mascara They're Real.

HONESTLY this is a great Mascara, for £18.50 this price just under cuts luxury mascaras such as YSL & Dior which start from £21.. every penny counts ! 

No fuss mascara, Benefits They're Real does add va va voom, but significantly lengthens. You'll find quite good reviews across the internet and is practically sold out everyewhere ... . Benefit really thought about the wand brush when creating this, as a result utilise's every space on the wand! With horizontal, vertical, short and long bristles, these get into every nook and cranny i.e., making the mascara excellent for both the top and bottom lash and for extra definition. Similar to Model One Mascara by Danni Monogue  (oooh and i've recently found out loreal have a similar version for the fraction of the price! needs more investigation :s ) the more you layer the longer and thicker the lash! Before you know it people will be asking you whether you have falsies on ( hence the name of the product hehe)  ;) 

A bit of a downer is the removal, do have to hand a good eye make up remover or Johnson baby oil !

I'm using my fav Nude oil cleanser morning and evening then wiping the raccoon excess off with on my Clarins Cream cleanser using cotton wool pads... i don't actually have eye make up remover, I haven't bought eye make remover in more than a year ! i digress.. my Nude Oil Cleanser does the job generally.

Other RubiNubi Recommended Mascara's:

YSL false lash effect £23.00 - this is one of my staples 

Best Budget Mascara ! 

Maybelline's Great Lash £4.99: 

Model One Mascara is good , BUT price @ £35 is a bit steep and does take a little bit of time to do if you want that real longer lash.

Ciao for now :0) 

Objects of desire....Part 2

I'm little bit like the adorable boy from the John Lewis advert gifting for Chrimbo, without revealing too much (hopefully) to what the blessings in my life will get, I hope to give you a few ideas also and dooooo please share yours!  

Fun Fashionista;

I discovered Bebaroque a couple years ago, if your girlfriend likes to let her legs do all the talking ... they stock quite coutur-esque hoisery.

Berbaroque £209

The range starts from £39.95 for tights, (out of my chrimbo price range) the lux range is fabulous.

For a bit more affordable lux check out House of Holland tights...the fun 'laddered' tight are a perfect stocking filler.

House of Holland 'Laddered' tights £12  - ASOS

As I type the forecaster are threatening storm, wind and rain so i can't help but being drawn to knitwear my fav! I popped into Joseph the other day whilst looking for a scarf and found this fun jumper scarf duo also available in red.

Hand Knitted Tiger Scarf @ Selfridges online £195 click here

Hand Knitted Tiger Jumper @ Selfridges online £295 Buy

Bestow Elan - She fabulous affordable prices. The fab necklace works through all seasons

Bestow Elan Necklace available in Blue & Red £20 buy

                                     

Marc Jacobs USB £35 buy

Gadget girls...

Juicy Couture Ear Buds £50 buy

Marc Jacobs has the best gadget gooodies.....

Diane by DVF Travel Adapter £74 buy

Newly launching Rubi Rox Accessories! Handcrafted iphone 4/4S case using Swarovski Crystal;

Rubi Rox - RRP £24.99, Special Offer £12.49!! contact rubinubi@gmail.com for more info

Ciao for now !!

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Objects of desire....

*aaarrrrccchhhheeewwww!* had a bad flu/cold thing over the last couple weeks which left me inactive to my detriment, sadly I was unable to attend the plethora of sample sales which i talked about in my last blog. however I probably save a lot of pocket change. ..

Last week Nicolas Kirkwood had a sample sale in Bond Street with some serious fab shoes !!! But the prices weren't the sample sale prices I would have hoped for ... pumps from £200 however his shoe and boots do average about £700 at normal retail prices...

Nicholas Kirkwood Ankle Boots - £790 http://www.thecorner.com 

From Nicholas Kirkwood AW11 Collection

BROWNS Has a little exhibition in its South Molton Boutique called Le Cabinet de Curiosités curated by Thomas Erber, which are cabinets of treasures from a selection of the finest designers, photographers and writers such as Manolo Blanik, Rodarte & Lulu Guinness.These contributors have made one off bespoke pieces which are both exquisite in craftmanship and style and pushes their creativity to the limits. Le Cabinet is as interesting concept that was conceived in Geneva 2009. Recently Thierry W Dupont curated a successful exhibition in New Yorks Marlborough and Steinitz galleries.

Lulu Guiness contributed a fabulous clutch which epitomises her tongue in cheek design and wit. Go along also check out Kata Legrady originally a classically trained musician who has chosen the fine arts pathway. She has attracted international fame for her iconic series “Guns & Candies”. She tends to focus on objects of war and its victims. Her pieces I think depicts the hypocrisy of its original subject, possibly comments on how the objects have a effect on the children of war... 

Lulu Guinness. Eye of Horus - £1995

a Kata Legrady  piece 

To be continued...

.... It says it in the title hehe

.... So i've come across a few treasures over the last few weeks, especially over this weekend! Over the past couple months i've been in sample sale heaven ! BUT of all the plethora of sample sales i've had to close my eyes and pick my favourite puppies... yes... i am sad to say i did choose DVF over D&G last sample sale...

Lets not bye ...but Au revoir D&G 

I heart DVF, I tortured myself by having to choose between a deliciously chunky knit sparkly cardigan and a fabulous black nylon shoulder bag with embellished gold round bullet details. I recently purchased a suede Rugby Bag, therefore I went for the Cardi init ! Don't worry guys I can assure you the bag went to a very good home!

DVF Chunky Knite 3/4 Length cardigan

Next Sample Sale which I nearly lost my voice for was my favourite designer in the whole wide world ....yes you guest right Vivenne Westwood !!!

Look 1. Off the shoulder 

Look 2. Plunge V neckline /Wrap dress esque

I waited nearly two hours in yesturday's  brisk winters morn, oooh a wait it was well worth. I did get a couple of goodies the pricing was amaze (as Kim K would say). The genius that is Westwood, I bought a dress that can be worn in a multitude of ways  - it includes detachable arms ! FAB U LOUS, I love this dress long time ... Tres difficile taking a full length photo of myself, so hopefully you can get a good idea of the various ways this dress can be worn (please see pics above).

Next Sample Sale is Mulberry's in the Music Rooms on South Molton Lane unfortunately this one is booked... will keep ya'll posted!

Next goodun is Alexander Mcqueen on from 30th Dec.... sharing is caring click here!

Ciao :0)