Westbourne Grove Shopping Event

Alice & Astrid's boutique and a selection of our neighbours will be open late night on the 2nd of December, the event will be held from 4 to 8pm.We will be offering drinks and seasonal nibbles along with 20% discount on Alice & Astrid nightwear and loungewear.

I hope you can join us for some festive cheer.

Throughout December the shop will also be open on Sundays from 12-5pm.

You can shop online too at www.aliceandastrid.com

New In- Christmas Gift Ideas

Alice & Astrid specialises in Christmas, as well as our cosy brushed cottons and luxurious silk nightwear available online we have some gorgeous new accessories in the Westbourne Grove shop including

Hand made felted slippers by Woolenstocks
Baby alpaca scarves, fingerless mitts and bed socks
Scented hand poured soy candles
Scandinavian style Christmas decorations
Pretty jewellery from Poppy Rocks
Holistic Silk brocade slippers, silk pillow cases and lavender filled eye masks.

Plenty more will be arriving, beautiful silk and lace knickers, new Alice & Astrid camisoles and nigthies but as usual everything is limited edition so don’t delay!

We are counting down the days to Christmas.

London Uncovered The Story of Lingerie

London Fashion & Textile Museum

I had the urge to visit The Undercover exhibition featurring The Evolution of Underwear at the Fashion & Textile Museum, london last week.

It explores the themes from the boudior "Stars and their Bras" to everday glamour, it is well set out and demonstrates how womens underwear has developed as their roles in soceity have changed.

I love the idea of dressing up a beautiful bra & knicker set; the Alice & Astrid frou frou bolero is wonderful over a cream bra and knicker and works fine as outerwear over jeans.

If you love lingerie and are in London try to take a look at this exhibition ends 27 September 2009

:photo credit Adam Cohen

Festival Time!

Festival Season is under way so get into the swing!

If you've not made plans, why not head down to the The Cornbury Music Festival in the gorgeous setting of Chalbury, Oxfordshire. Great People and Great music.

The Pretenders

Magic Numbers

Imeda May and many more.

For tickets online visit http://www.cornburyfestival.com/tickets.php

Love London, Love nightwear

Love London, love summer nightwear

To celebrate the Love London, Love Your Planet event during the month of June, Alice & Astrid are running a limited promotion of 20% off cotton nightwear featuring beautifully soft 100% woven cotton summer nightwear.

This summer’s fresh and cool luxurious cotton nightwear featuring classic Alice & Astrid fresh ticking stripes with frill and pin tuck details styles includes: cute bloomer shorts, kimono style summer dressing gown, pretty cotton nightie, cotton bloomer, cool summer PJ set, summer short, versatile pintuck shirt , lounge pants, babydoll nightie and grandpa shirt.

From design to garment production, we work ethically using hand printing and hand woven techniques.

Enjoy the classic cut, superb fit and relax all summer long with luxurious Alice & Astrid summer nightwear.

Valentines day swathed in silk

Valentine Swathed in our silk nightwear and loungewear?

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways."

1-Romantic chiffon baby doll

2-Feminine silk nightie

3-Sensual silk dressing gown

Want to feel like a silver screen Godess?

Swath yourself in silk loungewear, we hope the love and time we spend on the collections will be passed on to you this valentine day

The Gift of Star confidence

Order before Valentines day and win one of 4 signed copies of Caroline Goyder's Star Qualities her new book full of Star tips on how to sparkle at a party or tackle and interview with confidence, from Stars like Ewan McGregor and Sarah Jessica Parker

http://www.carolinegoyder.co.uk/loudweb2.swf

Cookies from Estelle&Vincent

Our friends top chef and private caterers, Estelle & Vincent have given us a yummy recipe for the best home made cookies

Muscovado cookies - great to prepare with kids and little cookie monsters! - It is important to use muscovado sugar, you may use light or dark muscovado, according to your taste.

For 30 small cookies:

- 200g of flour

- 4g of bicarbonate of soda

- 70g of regular white caster sugar

- 90g of light muscovado sugar

- 110g of butter

- 1 egg

Mix ingredients by hand in a bowl. Form small balls (max 3cm diameter) and place on a baking tray in staggered rows and cook for 10-12 min 180 degrees

Serve cookies on a pretty plate, while still warm. Ideal to share with family and friends with a cup of tea or coco.

You can tailor your cookies by adding cranberries with orange zest or chocolate chips and ginger etc. www.estelleandvincent.com

Winter's best loungewear

Luxury loungewear for long Winter nights

"When the first snow has fallen ; cosy up in Alice & Astrid's brushed cotton nightwear, and the softest baby alpaca knits; the best winter warmers you'll find this season."

Alice & Astrid's award winning London-based luxury brand with an A-list female clientele selling the latest fashion, accessories, party dresses and unique gifts for the girl. Our luxury silk nightwear collection's will add a touch of glamour to the long nights.

Colours, foliage and nature inspire Astrid the designer of own brand luxury loungewear and exclusive silk prints - available online and instore at Alice & Astrid only.

Winter brides find inspiration

Don't panic! we're just a click away. Visit our Trousseau collection for beautiful bridal nightwear and loungewear.

We' look forward to seeing you in our shop in Notting Hill with sesonal discounts for the new year!.

Apres Chocolat

Alice & Astrid welcome Après Chocolate as a new stockist this season.

A delightful boutique with an irresistible combination of tempting hand made local chocolates and beautiful selected nightwear, lingerie and accessories. Owned by a unique a mother and daughter team, Après Chocolate can be found at, The Clockhouse Courtyard, High Street, Cuckfield, RH1 75EW
01444 456030

Lounging at Luella's

Our Beautiful nightwear and loungewear pictured below is available at a new luxury boutique in SW London.

Luella’s Boudoir is a unique bridal boutique stocking Alice & Astrid luxury loungewear in lovely Wimbledon Village, London. They offer the bride & bridesmaids everything they could wish for, apart from the wedding dress.

luxury loungewear

Luxury loungewear and More

Alice & Astrid has been voted top three London lifestyle shops by London fashion week this year

Astrid studied Textiles in Scotland; a leading lingerie & Swim designer and trend consultant for WGSN for over 5 years, she is soon to launch the new Alice & Astrid website this fall, with newlook webpage’s, a great newsletter with interesting updates and influences all with a trend theme.

Astrid describes the brand

“Everything starts with the body; feeling and sensuality enlighten our lives, they also embody the qualities found in fabrics at Alice & Astrid. As our homes provide a framework to our lives, offering security, love, respect and provenance. Alice & Astrid seek to design shapes to complement your lifestyle.”

Astrid designs all the fabrics ensuring that the natural fabrics and hand printed designs are of the finest quality and ethical; she has been steadily expanding the luxury loungewear collections to include some fabulous ready to wear (featured Sophia Myles in Hallam Foe) and slouchy knitwear in baby alpaca

The New AW08 Alice & Astrid luxury loungewear Winter Forest” collections suit your every mood, evoking the joys of winter-luxury and beauty. Alice & Astrid design ethical and unique prints, fabrics, and styles. Glamorous silk loungewear, beautiful and delicate chiffons, cosy brushed cottons, baby alpaca luxury knitwear and English lace detailing.

Baby doll come back

Hello Dolly!

Alice & Astrid luxury loungewear and nightwear once again has been under the limelight!

Recently appearing in the much acclaimed movie Hallam Foe with Sophia Myles wearing our fantastic ready to wear, we’re also proud to have featured our cotton loungewear and silk nightwear in the latest “Desperate Housewives” series, with Nicollette Sheridan in the Alice & Astrid classic cotton baby doll.

You can order this and other beautiful cotton loungewear from the Classic Collections online this summer 2009

Winter in Norway

Astrid is off to Oslo,

To Norway this winter after finishing another great summer luxury loungewear collection. If you are thinking of going to Norway which I recommend, I thoroughly urge you to have a look at Lifjellstua, a cosy boutique hotel in the mountains of stunning Lifjell.

This exclusive lodge with a high standard of food, personal service and atmosphere is “just the right starting-point for fishing and hunting trips” with ski facilities in winter.


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Westbourne Grove Shopping Event Alice & Astrid's boutique and a selection of our neighbours will be open late night on the 2nd of December, the event will be held from 4 to 8pm.We will be offering drinks and seasonal nibbles along with 20% discount on Alice & Astrid nightwear and loungewear. I hope you can join us for some festive cheer. Throughout December the shop will also be open on Sundays from 12-5pm. You can shop online too at www.aliceandastrid.com New In- Christmas Gift Ideas Alice & Astrid specialises in Christmas, as well as our cosy brushed cottons and luxurious silk nightwear available online we have some gorgeous new accessories in the Westbourne Grove shop including Hand made felted slippers by Woolenstocks Baby alpaca scarves, fingerless mitts and bed socks Scented hand poured soy candles Scandinavian style Christmas decorations Pretty jewellery from Poppy Rocks Holistic Silk brocade slippers, silk pillow cases and lavender filled eye masks. Plenty more will be arriving, beautiful silk and lace knickers, new Alice & Astrid camisoles and nigthies but as usual everything is limited edition so don’t delay! We are counting down the days to Christmas. Back to top London Uncovered The Story of Lingerie London Fashion & Textile Museum I had the urge to visit The Undercover exhibition featurring The Evolution of Underwear at the Fashion & Textile Museum, london last week. It explores the themes from the boudior "Stars and their Bras" to everday glamour, it is well set out and demonstrates how womens underwear has developed as their roles in soceity have changed. I love the idea of dressing up a beautiful bra & knicker set; the Alice & Astrid frou frou bolero is wonderful over a cream bra and knicker and works fine as outerwear over jeans. If you love lingerie and are in London try to take a look at this exhibition ends 27 September 2009 :photo credit Adam Cohen Festival Time! Festival Season is under way so get into the swing! If you've not made plans, why not head down to the The Cornbury Music Festival in the gorgeous setting of Chalbury, Oxfordshire. Great People and Great music. The Pretenders Magic Numbers Imeda May and many more. For tickets online visit http://www.cornburyfestival.com/tickets.php Back to top Love London, Love nightwear Love London, love summer nightwear To celebrate the Love London, Love Your Planet event during the month of June, Alice & Astrid are running a limited promotion of 20% off cotton nightwear featuring beautifully soft 100% woven cotton summer nightwear. This summer’s fresh and cool luxurious cotton nightwear featuring classic Alice & Astrid fresh ticking stripes with frill and pin tuck details styles includes: cute bloomer shorts, kimono style summer dressing gown, pretty cotton nightie, cotton bloomer, cool summer PJ set, summer short, versatile pintuck shirt , lounge pants, babydoll nightie and grandpa shirt. From design to garment production, we work ethically using hand printing and hand woven techniques. Enjoy the classic cut, superb fit and relax all summer long with luxurious Alice & Astrid summer nightwear. Valentines day swathed in silk Valentine Swathed in our silk nightwear and loungewear? "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." 1-Romantic chiffon baby doll 2-Feminine silk nightie 3-Sensual silk dressing gown Want to feel like a silver screen Godess? Swath yourself in silk loungewear, we hope the love and time we spend on the collections will be passed on to you this valentine day The Gift of Star confidence Order before Valentines day and win one of 4 signed copies of Caroline Goyder's Star Qualities her new book full of Star tips on how to sparkle at a party or tackle and interview with confidence, from Stars like Ewan McGregor and Sarah Jessica Parker http://www.carolinegoyder.co.uk/loudweb2.swf Back to top Cookies from Estelle&Vincent Our friends top chef and private caterers, Estelle & Vincent have given us a yummy recipe for the best home made cookies Muscovado cookies - great to prepare with kids and little cookie monsters! - It is important to use muscovado sugar, you may use light or dark muscovado, according to your taste. For 30 small cookies: - 200g of flour - 4g of bicarbonate of soda - 70g of regular white caster sugar - 90g of light muscovado sugar - 110g of butter - 1 egg Mix ingredients by hand in a bowl. Form small balls (max 3cm diameter) and place on a baking tray in staggered rows and cook for 10-12 min 180 degrees Serve cookies on a pretty plate, while still warm. Ideal to share with family and friends with a cup of tea or coco. You can tailor your cookies by adding cranberries with orange zest or chocolate chips and ginger etc. www.estelleandvincent.com Winter's best loungewear Luxury loungewear for long Winter nights "When the first snow has fallen ; cosy up in Alice & Astrid's brushed cotton nightwear, and the softest baby alpaca knits; the best winter warmers you'll find this season." Alice & Astrid's award winning London-based luxury brand with an A-list female clientele selling the latest fashion, accessories, party dresses and unique gifts for the girl. Our luxury silk nightwear collection's will add a touch of glamour to the long nights. Colours, foliage and nature inspire Astrid the designer of own brand luxury loungewear and exclusive silk prints - available online and instore at Alice & Astrid only. Winter brides find inspiration Don't panic! we're just a click away. Visit our Trousseau collection for beautiful bridal nightwear and loungewear. We' look forward to seeing you in our shop in Notting Hill with sesonal discounts for the new year!. Back to top Apres Chocolat Alice & Astrid welcome Après Chocolate as a new stockist this season. A delightful boutique with an irresistible combination of tempting hand made local chocolates and beautiful selected nightwear, lingerie and accessories. Owned by a unique a mother and daughter team, Après Chocolate can be found at, The Clockhouse Courtyard, High Street, Cuckfield, RH1 75EW 01444 456030 Lounging at Luella's Our Beautiful nightwear and loungewear pictured below is available at a new luxury boutique in SW London. Luella’s Boudoir is a unique bridal boutique stocking Alice & Astrid luxury loungewear in lovely Wimbledon Village, London. They offer the bride & bridesmaids everything they could wish for, apart from the wedding dress. Back to top luxury loungewear Luxury loungewear and More Alice & Astrid has been voted top three London lifestyle shops by London fashion week this year Astrid studied Textiles in Scotland; a leading lingerie & Swim designer and trend consultant for WGSN for over 5 years, she is soon to launch the new Alice & Astrid website this fall, with newlook webpage’s, a great newsletter with interesting updates and influences all with a trend theme. Astrid describes the brand “Everything starts with the body; feeling and sensuality enlighten our lives, they also embody the qualities found in fabrics at Alice & Astrid. As our homes provide a framework to our lives, offering security, love, respect and provenance. Alice & Astrid seek to design shapes to complement your lifestyle.” Astrid designs all the fabrics ensuring that the natural fabrics and hand printed designs are of the finest quality and ethical; she has been steadily expanding the luxury loungewear collections to include some fabulous ready to wear (featured Sophia Myles in Hallam Foe) and slouchy knitwear in baby alpaca The New AW08 Alice & Astrid luxury loungewear Winter Forest” collections suit your every mood, evoking the joys of winter-luxury and beauty. Alice & Astrid design ethical and unique prints, fabrics, and styles. Glamorous silk loungewear, beautiful and delicate chiffons, cosy brushed cottons, baby alpaca luxury knitwear and English lace detailing. Baby doll come back Hello Dolly! Alice & Astrid luxury loungewear and nightwear once again has been under the limelight! Recently appearing in the much acclaimed movie Hallam Foe with Sophia Myles wearing our fantastic ready to wear, we’re also proud to have featured our cotton loungewear and silk nightwear in the latest “Desperate Housewives” series, with Nicollette Sheridan in the Alice & Astrid classic cotton baby doll. You can order this and other beautiful cotton loungewear from the Classic Collections online this summer 2009 Back to top Winter in Norway Astrid is off to Oslo, To Norway this winter after finishing another great summer luxury loungewear collection. If you are thinking of going to Norway which I recommend, I thoroughly urge you to have a look at Lifjellstua, a cosy boutique hotel in the mountains of stunning Lifjell. This exclusive lodge with a high standard of food, personal service and atmosphere is “just the right starting-point for fishing and hunting trips” with ski facilities in winter.