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BOOTY CALL - Calling on all A/W trends!

Calling on all of Autumn/Winter Seasons’ most stylish and wearable trends! There’s no denying that the chilly days are here to stay, at least for the next couple of months. So what better way to make us feel better about it than putting our best foot forward in a chic pair of boots! Every stylish lady needs a statement pair of boots in her autumn/winter wardrobe that will be effortlessly wearable, comfortable and the perfect addition to any outfit.

Below are our 4 favourite styles that we recommend for this season, although none of them will be going out of style any time soon, as they are absolute classics! You can definitely expect getting your money’s worth in wear and utility. We have put our British spin on these 4 classic styles with our English, locally sourced Herringbone Tweed and leather. We are very proud of our British roots and are very pleased we can put a fresh approach on the classic trend.

Scroll down to find the perfect pair of Yull Shoes corresponding with the A/W trends!

How to Wear Brogues

Brogues are traditionally characterised by multiple-piece leather uppers with decorative perforations on the ridges of the material. Roots of this iconic shoe can be traced back to an early 19th century traditional, elemental shoe from Ireland and Scotland. The shoe was designed as outdoor, country footwear for farmers to use when crossing wet terrain- the perforations on the uppers allowing the water to drain out of the shoe.

Brogues have definitely experienced a huge transformation from their original use in the 19th century, where they were considered to be innapropriate for any other situations, business or social. Now it is one of the most fashionable, versatile and timeless shoes, constantly being reinvented in new ways. Aside from their typical form of leather flats, brogues can now also be boots, high-heeled shoes for women, and even sneakers! Needless to say, they are appropriate for almost every occasion, suiting both casual and smart attire.

Best Bonfire Day Fireworks Displays in London

Battersea Park Fireworks Display

The Battersea Park will be illuminated with a magnificant bonfire and a spectacular fireworks display on the banks of the river Thames, choreographed to a musical soundtrack. This year the fireworks will be organised by the award-winning Jubilee Fireworks and the whole event will be hosted by the Radio presenter for Virgin Radio UK- Christian Williams. Other attractions will include stalls with hot food and drinks, a bar, family activities and shops selling colourful glow-in-the-dark accessories. It's a great night for families and friends, with a lot going on to fit everyone's taste.

Tickets must be bought in advance!

Price: Adult early bird tickets £8, advance tickets £10. Children under 10 enter free

Time: Gate opens at 6pm, bonfire begins at 7.30pm and fireworks start at 8pm. There is no entry after 8pm.

Address: Battersea, London, SW11 4NJ

Transport: Queenstown Road Railway Station, Clapham Junction Railway Station

Tickets: Buy at http://enablelc.org/fireworks

Best Ice Skating Rinks in London

Somerset House Ice Rink

Somerset House

The grand 18th-century courtyard backdrop met with festive events on every corner make the Somerset House Ice Rink one of the most glorious in London. Apart from skating the stunning 900-square-metre rink, there are a lot of other attractions to be found. At Fortnum's Lodge you can kick back and relax over a glass of champagne, a cup of hot chocolate, desserts and a variety of appetizers. You can also shop at the pop up Fortnum's Christmas Arcade which is the perfect place to find all of your Christmas gifts! For the party hungry there are exclusive Club Nights on the rink with music from top international DJs, featuring Ministry of Sound and Island Records. An onsight Skate School is open throughout the weekends and children under 8 can join the Polar Cub Club and take their first steps on the ice at a safe seperate training rink with fun polar bear stabilisers.

Details

When: Daily 10am-10:15pm. November 18-January 10

Where: Somerset House, The Strand, London, WC2R 1LA

Price: from £7.50 +booking fees (1 hour skating session)

Tube: Temple / Charing Cross / Covent Garden

Tickets: Book at https://www.somersethouse.org.uk or call 0844 847 1520

Shoe of the week - chester ankle boot

Stylist Live - 4 weeks to go!

SHOE OF THE WEEK

Friday 9th September 2016

An evening of fun, style and fashion to raise money for the domestic abuse charity Women's Aid. Shocked by the statistic that 1 woman is killed by domestic violence every 3 days in England and Wales the orginiser of this event, Kerry O'Brine, felt strongly that she wanted to help raise money.

Do a bit of shopping, try out some new beauty products, watch a women's fashion catwalk show, listen to an inspirational speaker and hopefully win something in the raffle!

Your evening will start with a glass of bubbly, canapes and a range of fashion and style brands to browse.

Try the fabulous shoes from Yull. Made in the UK in a mixture of fun and classic styles and colours - a great mix of heel heights make them perfect for work and the weekend! Chrissie from Stella and Dot will be bringing along a beautiful selection of jewellery. Mingle with other ladies whilst trying out makeup and beauty products with Rachel Pym from My Showcase. Enjoy some stunning millinery from Judy Bentinck. Whether you’re looking for something for the races, a wedding or a special occasion, Judy will create the perfect hat for you. PLUS many more brands!

At 7.15pm we will take our seats for the fashion catwalk showcasing the Kerry O'Brine Women's Wear new collection.

Style consultant Joanna Gaudoin will take us through the importance of image and how some of the catwalk pieces will work for different body types and colouring.

We will then hear from Rachel Short who sits on the 30% Club steering committee and is instrumental in a lot of their research. She is also the Founder of Why Women Work: A unique social enterprise, founded to boost the number of women in corporate leadership roles.

This will be followed by the fantastic speaker Roz Thornton. Roz is a very successful trainer and motivational speaker with personal experience of domestic abuse in her childhood family home.

Money from the tickets, purchases made on the evening and the raffle tickets will be going to the charity.

P.S. Don't forget to get raffle tickets on the evening for a chance to win amazing prizes such as some (OMG - i've tried and tested!) delicious Rolo cupcakes from Emma Berry at Pause For Torte.