Monthly Archives: February 2012

Nicole Farhi Spring/Summer 12

Breton stripe dress, £139.95

Take a look at Nicole Farhi’s new SS12 collections and step stylishly into spring. In keeping with brands renowned style, this seasons Nicole Farhi and Farhi by Nicole Farhi collections contrast gentle femininity in chiffon and print against minimal shapes with a slight masculine edge. For SS12, the inspiration was taken from ‘flowers, ice cream and lightness’ which has worked to create a wonderfully stylish pieces this season in both collections. Check out the Nicole Farhi range today which combines ease and comfort with style and sophistication. The collection consists of chunky knits and neutral tones as well as flowery patterned, [...]

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B ADVENTUROUS- JAIPUR-FESTIVAL OF COLOUR & ELEPHANT POLO

JAIPUR

This week in Jules B HQ we’re thinking about far flung adventures and must see events from across the globe. In need of a little inspiration? Read on to be inspired by vibrant Jaipur… Jaipur, AKA ‘The Pink City’, the capital of Rajashan, India. Originally coloured pink to imitate the red sandstone buildings of Mughal cities, it was later repainted an earthy red in 1876 to welcome Prince Albert to its metropolitan streets. It’s a city of tradition, where all residents are literally compelled by law to preserve the colour of its buildings. One corner of ‘The Golden Triangle’ alongside Delhi [...]

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London Fashion Week Round-up

Paul Smith

To follow on from our capsule New York fashion week round-up, we have decided to do it again this time for London. Known to be one of the more exciting of fashion weeks due to the high amount of new and up and coming designers and the Central St.Martins MA show where designers  Alexander McQueen and John Galliano found fame. Paul Smith   Vivienne Westwood Red Label   Temperley London   Nicole Farhi We hope you enjoy these videos and let us know which one was your favourite? www.julesb.co.uk http://stylefile.julesb.co.uk

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B HIND THE SCENES – BARBOUR SS12 LADIES CAMPAIGN VIDEO

BARBOUR

Behind the scenes footage from the Barbour Spring/Summer Campaign Shoot. To shop all Women’s Barbour click here To shop all Men’s Barbour click here

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B ADVENTUROUS: EXPLORE BERLIN’S STREET ART BY NEON LIGHTS

BERLIN

In need of a getaway? A city break is a great way to escape for a long weekend and immerse yourself in the art, culture, nightlife, architecture and culinary treats of somewhere new and exciting. In Jules B H/O this week we’ve been discussing our favourite destinations to get lost in. Guess which came out trumps? Beautiful Berlin. Boasting a third of its space filled with glorious forests, parks, gardens, rivers and lakes, it’s a city brimming with history, culture, politics, media and science where every corner leads you to a new experience. Its turbulent history is apparent in distinctive [...]

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B ACTIVE – MODERN FENCING

FENCING

Would you like your fitness programme to be more exciting than lifting weights in the gym to the sound of last year’s pop? More sociable than jogging around the park on a rainy day?.. Perhaps it’s time to become a victim of the latest fitness trend and to join a fencing class! Why modern fencing? Fencing is a fast, exciting and athletic sport. It is like “active chess” and keeps both body and mind fit. It provides a unique mix of physical, intellectual and emotional stimulation.  Many of history’s most famous names have embraced the art. Caravaggio and Voltaire, Byron [...]

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B DARING – THE WORLD’S LARGEST ROPE SWING

ROPE-SWING

The world’s largest rope swing was constructed in Moab, Utah at Corona Arch in September last year by Graham Devin and his rock climbing crew. It took a day to set up and test before the team could begin filming and once it was fully constructed and safety tests were all completed this giant rope swing, made from 150 feet of rope, swung them up 100 feet into the air either side. Amazing! Not only did this video fill us with excitement and an urge to do something wild…it managed to get us all excited for summer! Bring it on! [...]

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B INSPIRED – LIGHT PHOTO’S

LIGHT-PHOTOS

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Spring/summer Anglomania

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania

Paris, New York and London fashion weeks have left us believing that it is going to be an exciting AW12 season in the fashion world. But for now we can enjoy and celebrate spring/summer with Vivienne Westwood’s SS12 Anglomania collection, full of bold and innovative designs that will not leave you disappointed! The popularity of Dame Vivienne Westwood continually gains momentum and her punk attitude is more alive now than ever. Her outspoken and Union Jack waving Britishness is mirrored in the new Anglomania collection which is characteristically cutting edge, but classic. In keeping with her drive to revive fashion from [...]

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New York Fashion Week Round-up

marc by marc jacobs

If like us you would give anything to be on the front rows of every New York Fashion Week show, don’t fear we have compiled some of the best videos around for your entertainment.You will be ahead in the style stakes and you will know what will be hot in Autumn Winter 2012 ahead of all your friends Diane Von Furstenberg Marc By Marc Jacobs Milly by Michelle Smith Michael Kors We hope you enjoy these visual delights, don’t forget to note down key trends to be on trend for Fall 2012. www.julesb.co.uk http://stylefile.julesb.co.uk/

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