Happy New Year!

Where has 2011 gone?

Although Christmas was very special and busy for me New Year will be a quiet one...what are everyone's plans??

Edinburgh seems to shut down for the Hogmanay Party - well they say the best places to spend NYE are in Edinburgh or Sydney - but still some great party frocks in the shop for tonight's occasion.

Myself, Sarah and the girls at Jane Davidson would like to wish all our customers a Happy New Year.

Love,

Jane

Torchlight Procession

Edinburgh’s official Hogmanay celebrations get under way tonight, with the fabulous annual Torchlight Procession.

It’s a sight to behold, as thousands of torch carriers create a spectacular river of fire, from the historic Royal Mile, along Princes Street, culminating in a fantastic finale of fireworks on Calton Hill.

Wrap yourself up in cosy layers of cashmere, fur and sparkles, and go into Scotland’s capital to help them celebrate the end of another year.

Rock ‘n roll on 2012!

Jilly x

Style Icons Of 2011

Well it’s nearing the end of the year (where has it gone?!) and I love looking back through the year and seeing who I believed to be my style icons of the past 12 months.... and who hasn’t cut the (bang on trend) mustard.

Always a fan – Diane Kruger seems to be constantly chic – whether it’s on the red carpet or on the streets of NY (I actually prefer her dressed down) I just want to be her. Maybe it’s the attendance of Joshua Jackson?!





I <3 Miranda Kerr, she’s my one and only girl crush. Another one who defeats pregnancy with cool style – how do these ladies do it?! Usually dressed in tiny shorts that makes my thunder thighs quiver, a simple tux blazer and basic tee it’s understated at it’s best.



Elle Fanning. She’s only 14. I’m pretty sure when I was 14 I was wearing cycling shorts and oversized t-shirts with sketcher trainers (and not the coolish ones!) or perhaps if I was feeling fancy - denim dungarees! Not Elle – she’s almost unbearably cool, and slightly grungy but in a polished way.



And just like marmite – Rachel Zoe. I know, I know – she’s like a lollipop – but you have to admire her audacity. Dramatic pussy bow blouse and leopard print coat – all when you weigh under 100lbs. That’s putting your neck on the line and I applaud you Ms Zoe!



But – it has to be said – my style Icon of 2011 goes to ..... drumroll please.... OLIVIA WILDE. The TRON star is now firmly on our radar thanks to her consistent ability to master girlie girl and grownup glamour seamlessly. Her look at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week this January really cinched the deal; a masterclass in how to approach spring’s colour blocking trend if ever we’ve seen one. We can’t wait for more!

Love,


Laura

Tom Ford's Modern Gentleman...

Following on from my Everyone thinks Tom Ford is cool (even Jesus) Blog, I thought I’d highlight this fashion powerhouse, film mogul and old romantic’s top 5 tips on how to become a modern gentleman.

Gents, Take heed – Perfect New Year Resolutions follow...

Tip 1.
You should put on the best version of yourself when you go out in the world because that is a show of respect to the other people around you.

Tip 2.
A gentleman today has to work. People who do not work are so boring and are usually bored. You have to be passionate, you have to be engaged and you have to be contributing to the world.

Tip 3.
Manners are very important and actually knowing when things are appropriate. I always open doors for women, I carry their coat, I make sure that they're walking on the inside of the street. Stand up when people arrive at and leave the dinner table.

Tip 4.
Don't be pretentious or racist or sexist or judge people by their background.

And my personal favourite...

Point 5.
A man should never wear shorts in the city. Flip-flops and shorts in the city are never appropriate. Shorts should only be worn on the tennis court or on the beach.

Too true Mr Ford, too true!

And there you have it, the top 5 Gentleman Tips from the suavest gent of them all – Tom Ford, I solute you!

Lynsay

Jeffrey Campbell Xmas Treat

Hope everybody had a fabulous Christmas and got everything they had on their lists! I know I did, indulging perhaps a little too much in festive treats over the last couple of days...

I am particularly happy with one present I recieved this year. These being the Jeffrey Campbell "Lita" shoe boots in black leather. It was merely a few weeks ago that I came across these in almost every other fashion blog I had come read online and felt that they were definitely what was missing from my shoe growing collection. They come in every pattern, colour and material imaginable. It is no suprise they have pretty much sold out globally! Perhaps a little on the high side with an almost 6 inch heel, I will embrace their retro look and be showing these off at every chance possible!

Siggi x

The Jane Davidson End of Season sale has started!

We have some fabulous A/W 2011 garment reductions on offer, from the beautiful Pringle of ScotlandSculpted Dress to the edgy Karl Donoghue Leather Coat and everything in-between.

Why not grab yourself a winter treat, we won’t tell.


Our Sale has started in Store and Online today.

All girls hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

Lynsay

Have an Ab Fab Xmas!

Merry Christmas Ladies!!! As I write this I am growing more and more excited about tomorrow's main event...not the presents, or the dinner or even the Queen's speech! Nope- for me the highlight of this Christmas will be the revisiting of two old friends, Eddy and Patsy, for the Christmas special of Absolutely Fabulous.

All the girls here at Jane Davidson have been reminiscing over their favourite fashion satire of old. Nearly twenty years has passed since it first graced our screens! How could we forget the bee hives, the air kissing and the Lacroix Sweetie Dahling....!

So much has changed in the world of fashion, I can imagine that Jennifer Saunders would have been spoilt for choice in where to begin. Lady Gaga to Lanvin, Victoria Beckham to Versace; fashion has become a melting pot of high street couture and celebrity designers- comedy gold for the taking? However, what we do know now is that it's all about the Stella and Selfridges, the botox and the Brazilians and that Patsy is still as eternally 'glamorous'? as ever.

I don't know about you but I will be tuning in to have a right old giggle at an industry which thankfully never takes itself too seriously.

Merry Christmas. x