Friday 20 May 2016

James Lakeland`s Strawberries & Pimms Party (London)

James Lakeland`s annual Strawberries & Pimms party brought some much needed light entertainment to one of the gloomiest days of the month; the streets outside his elegant boutique, situated in London`s exclusive Marylebone area, were flooded with rainwater but inside, we revelled in style.

James is famous for offering vivid, exclusively developed prints and super- flattering silhouettes and both brand`s attributes were on show that evening.
I particularly liked this metallic jacket – a new material and shape to complement S/S16 collection – repeat after me: silver is the new black.
There was a large selection of accessories to coo over, including this dreamy hat…..
……and an array of amazing necklaces.
I grabbed this ethnic-style, edgy, woven statement collar while guzzling my third glass of Pimms, and I promise, my decision had nothing to do with the free-flowing alcohol. I`ve never liked chokers, and tribal-style jewellery had never been my `thing`. But as soon as I set my eye on it, I knew, it would be my go-to piece for the summer. It would add high energy and redefine my style.
As always, James was a gracious and generous host (I am wearing – of course – James Lakeland`s leather jacket); we reflected on his journey to create this collection and the fact all his merchandise was ‘Made in Italy` - a guarantee of quality and craftsmanship.  I left with a big smile on my face, despite the continuous rain, and a lavish goody bag, that included a feather-like shawl, printed with muted colours of Spring flowers.