So in Love with the Bakery
January 9, 2012 by Fiona Wood
Filed under J'adore
Friday, I wake up late-ish and manage to sip at my boiling hot coffee before starting with my singing warm-ups for the day. If I’m feeling really awesome, I might sing through an aria or two before hitting Virgin Active gym and hitting those power plates! Then its off to a singing lesson and some really hard work. I love my life, I love my life, I love my life.
My Friday reward for making it through the week : a trip to the cutest, best and sweetest bakery in Chelsea! LoveBakery on the Kings Road has that magical way of making every week and every day better with just one (or two) delish cupcake!
It was the place I would hide out in, in my sweatpants and big hat when the answer to all of my problems seemed to be hidden inside of a strawberry cheesecake cupcake. The bakery I could always rely on to pick up some sweet sensations for a girls night, or a snack while strolling up the Kings Road on a shopping spree to Chelsea Green and Fifi Wilson.
Sam, the owner would often pop in to our Chelsea Fifi shop with a box of cakes to brighten up our afternoon.
With absolute horror, I found out that while I was enjoying my Christmas vacation away from London, the lovely LoveBakery shut it’s doors for the last time
We will miss LoveBakery at Fifi Wilson, my Fridays will never be the same again! We love you!
A Classic Sale Purchase
With department stores forcing independent boutiques into sale earlier than ever this year, customers really can pick up some amazing buys. Traditionally, stores would wait until the break up of schools to launch their reductions, but with various mounting pressures, the restocking of rails with Autumn/Winter clothes has become earlier and earlier. We have become so ahead of ourselves that many of the bigger stores are full of Winter clothes when we haven’t even had our Summer. So, why not buy transitional sale pieces from Fifi Wilson, that you can wear whatever the season. A sharp jacket or stylish coat is always a reliable buy that you are sure to get enough wear out of. Let’s face it, there aren’t many days in this country when some piece of outerwear is not required. So snap it up now at 50% off all clothes, while you can.
Sole Searching
Put a spring in your step with our cute ballet flats and platform heels by French designer Maloles. Parisian born Maloles Antignac launched her first collection of signature ballet flats in 2004 and since then, her shoes have been flying off the shelves and onto the feet of fashionistas worldwide. And her success does not come as a surprise: Before designing shoes, Maloles worked as a fashion stylist for Vogue, Elle and many more magazines in Paris, London and Barcelona. It goes without saying that we simply had to show you what the brand is all about at Fifi Wilson!
Freshness, sensuality and off-beat sophistication are the key inspirations for Maloles’ designs and we simply adore her playful, yet elegant approach to fashion.
Come along to Fifi Wilson and have a look at our favourite little ballet flats and statement platform heels – whatever style you’re looking for, trust us, Maloles’ got it covered for you!
YOU CAN BUY THESE SHOES IN OUR BOUTIQUES, OR CALL US ON 0044 (0)207 352 3232 AND WE’LL POST THEM DIRECTLY TO YOUR HOME. Heels Sizes 36-40 £270 ,Flats 36-40 £182
All In The Detail
We’re all for bold statement jewellery to add interest to a simple outfit. However, we often crave beautiful, understated pieces of daintiness that we can admire day in day out. We have just received the most darling miniature creations from Coco Kato that you have ever laid your eyes on.
What we really love about this jewellery, is it’s versatility. Beautiful tiny pearl or silver ball bracelets (£58/£36.50) and necklaces (£78) knotted on thread that you can wear without a care as to whether it goes with what you’re wearing. They also provide a wonderful solution to that all too familiar evening dress that needs a little lift but you don’t want anything too distracting. We have already had a lot of brides buying for themselves and their bridesmaids.
These pearly beauties are your magic touch. Cinders you will go to the ball!
Available in boutiques now and online from Saturday 12th June.
Sisterhood
We love our new labels and here’s another that’s creating quite a stir. The label Sretsis is three sisters (Run the word backwards – clever eh!) that trained at New York’s prestigious Parsons School of Design. The girls have quite a following in the States, but are still relatively unknown this side of the pond.
Combining femininity with a kooky edge gives their dresses, skirts and blouses a fresh, modern look. We love versatility and you will need little more than heels and a slash of crimson lipstick to take you from daytime chic to nightime glamour. Stretsis has rapidly become a celebrity favourite, with Beyonce and Katy Perry being snapped in Sretsis virtually everytime they leave the house.
A particular favourite in our boutiques has been the nautical blue and cream striped skirt. This look is right on trend and the figure hugging cut is amazingly forgiving. The perfectly placed pelmet hides a multitude of sins! So tuck in a white vest, cute flats and you’re ready to rumble.
Crazy for Carole
Come Summer, we’re all searching for stylish, comfortable tops that we can simply throw on first thing and look and feel effortlessly cool in. Sound like a Summer, Pimms induced dream too good to be true? Cue Carole Fakiel.
This clever textiles fanatic from Paris has tied in all the essential elements of the perfect wear-all-Summer-long top. Her designs are elegant and stylish, perfect for when you’re after a more laid-back look.
This season there’s a style for everyone in these beautiful floaty tops. Her range includes short sleeves, long, loose blouson sleeves or straight sleeves that tie at the wrist with delicate flower buttons and varying pretty necklines. They come in shades of white and off white so they are easy to team them with absolutely anything – they look amazing with skinny jeans and tan wedges! Choose between pale blue, grey or dusky pink coloured banding at the bottom.
Whatever your style, every woman ought to pick up one of these wardrobe staples. You’ll thank us when it gets hot and your Fakiel is keeping you looking and feeling very cool indeed!
Wedding Wonder
Hands up who’s got a wedding to go to this year? Thought so. Rather than get your knickers in a twist worrying about fulfilling the perfect wedding outfit expectations, get out your laptop, sit back and relax.
This should be an occasion where you’re delighted to have a wonderful excuse to shop around and find a fantastic dress, not just for the special day but one you can wear again and again. We think you should be aiming to purchase something special and suited to the occasion, yet also something wearable, a great long term addition to your wardrobe.
So take a look through our SS10 stock on our website to see if you fall in love at first sight. We have fun, flirty, cool, quirky and refuse to buy into the stuffy, dull wedding garb. This is not a time to rush around stressed and impatient worrying, about what is right or wrong. It’s a time to get excited about a fab outfit and a fun occasion! If you love it, it feels great and isn’t white, it’s right!
We’d point you in the direction of Sonia Rykeil, Manoush, Missoni and See by Chloe. Or of course if you pop into any of our stores we will help you find the perfect little number for your style, shape and budget.
Think of it like this. Why don’t you aim to purchase a dress that you love to bits and has the potential to last even longer than the newlyweds vows.
Must See!
I don’t know about you, but here we have all been desperate to see the new Alice in Wonderland movie and it hits the big screen today, SO exciting! We can’t wait to delve into this wonderful fantasy world filling us with nostalgia. If you haven’t already seen the trailer, check it out now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjMkNrX60mA.
Makes you want an ‘Alice’ dress to wear for afternoon tea and cakes in the park doesn’t it? And now we have all this beautiful sunny weather why not organize a lovely little gathering on your local green spot, bring your best china cups and nip to M&S for some cupcakes and cucumber sandwiches. Now, while we can’t promise you a lead role in a Tim Burton movie, we can provide you with costume which is every bit as delicious. For example, pop into one of the boutiques to lay your eyes on our pink, silk Manoush dress – it’s a fairytale! Perfect for a tea party with any Mad Hatter.
Or how about our fast-selling Vivetta white collared Pierrot dress with the circle cut outs, great for a spring picnic. Or the See by Chloe cream collared beauty? Or then there’s Dress Gallery’s Carlotta, a cute 50′s looking pale blue cutie. All of these are sweeter than the cream cakes. Pop a bow in your hair, lay down a rug and start pouring.
A date with us is one you really can’t be late for, we’re selling out of pieces so quickly this season. Tick tock tick tock….
Treat Your Feet!
Yay! There is cause for celebration. The snow has cleared and the temperature has risen (If only very slightly) Banish the wellies, Ugh boots (Sorry! Ugg fans) and any other clumpy styles of footwear to the basement. Put a spring in your step with these chic, elegant By Malene pointy shoes.
They are flat, comfortable, simple and stylish. If you are going to treat yourself to something special this January, make sure it’s these.
Not only are they absolutely beautiful, but they’re practical and classic enough to be a real wardrobe staple for years to come. They will go with everything and anything, are incredibly comfortable with a lovely vintage feel to them. The pointy toe is a refreshing alternative to the everyday round-toed ballet pump. They will elongate your line, lengthen your leg and are one of the most flattering shoe shapes around. Best thing about them? They are no longer the original price of £199 but £99.50!
Now slip them on and imagine yourself fluttering through fields of daffs listening to the birds and the bees….aaah!
Oh Brother…
Is it just us or has Celeb BB become the highlight of your January? If it’s not the tree of temptation, it’s Stephanie’s bitchy comments that have us hooked. Just like the Celeb house we have a huge mix and pride ourselves on the fact that there’s something for everyone. From girly, classic, adrogynous to quirky MC we have a huge variety that will keep all tastes satisfied.
Sov’s got a good edgy look with our bright green funky toywatch.
With Nicola’s penchant for all things girly she’d love our pink headphones.
Ivana is known in the house for never being seen without her make up, so maybe one of our cute metallic make up purses would interest her?
Even critical Stephanie would be lost for words if she saw our gorgeous Gabby Harris cashmere collection.
Despite Heidi’s slobby choice of garments in the house this past week, we at Fifi Wilson know that it is possible to be comfortable and stylish! We’re all for comfort but surely there’s no need for those offensive holey, ragged pieces of cloth Heidi decided to drown her body in. Our favourites include the YMC grey, cotton, softer than soft dress, the Set bat wing oatmeal cardigan and the Disaya faux fur cardigan.
Ok, so the whole of the UK may not be watching you 24/7 but you can still take pride in looking and feeling fabulous even if you are slobbing out in front of the TV with a family sized Galaxy. Never fear, for we’ve got just the things, but you’re going to have to be speedy, they’re lusted after even more than BB’s Corned Beef sandwiches.
With our next installment of celebrity mayhem just around the corner, pop into one of our boutiques or click onto our online store and browse through our cosy, comfy pieces perfect for watching any more ‘Hunk Off’ competitions – fingers crossed!

I can 100% rely on Fifi Wilson... I think their buying is supremely clever and you will always find something unusual and not bank breaking. 


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