DIAMOND JUBILEE DAILY DEALS

To celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee all this week we are running a different promotion every day to commemorate this historic event. Keep checking this post as it is update all week with the daily offer, and in the mean time catch up with everything Ruby+Ed on Facebook and Twitter.

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£5 off when you spend £40 or more

Valid from 28/05/12 and ends at midnight 28/05/12. Enter code at the checkout or quote over the phone. Minimum order value £40 to qualify for this discount. Offer will only apply to orders made in a single transaction and not multiple orders made over time. If an item is returned which brings the total order value below that which qualifies for discount, the value of the discount will be deducted from any refund. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. All orders are subject to the acceptance under Ruby+Ed's standard terms and conditions as published no our website.

15% off women’s outdoor shoes.

Valid from 29/05/12 and ends at midnight 29/05/12. Enter code at the checkout or quote over the phone. Offer only applies to women’s outdoor shoes. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. All orders are subject to the acceptance under Ruby+Ed's standard terms and conditions.

Lunchtime flash sale
The flash sale will take place on 30/05/12 from 12pm until 2pm where the Blue Bell canvas lace ups will be reduced to a one time only price of £10 whilst stocks last. Offer only applies to only the Blue Bell canvas lace ups. All items are sold on a first come, first served basis and must be purchased before the time expires. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. All orders are subject to the acceptance under Ruby+Ed's standard terms and conditions.


£10 off when you spend £75 or more.

Valid from 31/05/12 and ends at midnight 31/05/12. Enter code at the checkout or quote over the phone. Minimum order value £75 to qualify for this discount. Offer will only apply to orders made in a single transaction and not multiple orders made over time. If an item is returned which brings the total order value below that which qualifies for discount, the value of the discount will be deducted from any refund. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. All orders are subject to the acceptance under Ruby+Ed's standard terms and conditions as published no our website.

DRESS LIKE SINCERELY JULES IN RUBY+ED

Here at Ruby+Ed HQ we are great fans of Julie Sariñana aka Sincerely Jules of both her style and photography, therefore we decided to have a street style photo shoot of our own where we have used her blog for inspiration.

Pictured below are a select few of our sporty canvas and pastel suede lace ups from our SS12 collection which proved vital in achieving her unique look.

To get Sincerely Jules’s style and to see our full range of outdoor shoes shop at www.rubyanded.co.uk.

Ruby+Ed x

RUBY+ED CELEBRATE THE DIAMOND JUBILEE

Being a British brand here at Ruby+Ed HQ we are all getting very excited for the Diamond Jubilee weekend which is fast approaching. Seeing as we are all going to be with our friends and family during the weekend we decided that we would hold a tea party which everyone contributed to with decorations, food and drinks so that we could celebrate together in true Ruby+Ed style. The Ruby+Ed team all wore their favourite pieces from the SS12 collection and we partook in numerous party games and a great British quiz created by Hollie our Trade Manager.

Being loyal to tradition Megan made some delicious coronation chicken sandwiches, and Laura baked some British themed cupcakes which were to die for! 

Above you can see Hollie wearing the elegant Esha Tunic whilst cutting into our Union Jack cake after we had devoured all of the wonderful sandwiches and snacks. 

Above you can see Laura who is also wearing the Esha Tunic being crowned Queen of the Diamond Jubilee quiz, and all of us playing a game of 'guess who' around the table. 

Below is Claire and Megan pictured modelling two of our silk blouses from the SS12 capsule clothing collection. 

Here is Olivia and Suzy wearing their novelty masks! Olivia is wearing the Surya teared dress and Suzy is supporting our Neha chemise dress.

As you can see from the pictures the afternoon was a great success and we hope that it inspires you to create your very own Diamond Jubilee tea party.  To view all of the pictures from the afternoon please visit the Ruby+Ed Facebook page, and don't forget to ‘like’ us :) 

Keep an eye on our blog as we will be posting a story soon of how you can create some of your very own home made Jubilee bunting. 

Ruby+Ed x

SAM'S HOLIDAY TO MOROCCO

As you may have noticed we have been writing our ‘Around the world diaries’ for quite some time now and we are thoroughly enjoying telling you all about our adventures. One customer has enjoyed the series so much that she has decided to contribute with her own story. It was so lovely to read and she kindly agreed to allow us to use it on the blog. Here is Sam’s story of what she did when she went to Morocco.

‘I have just returned from the gorgeous country of Morocco where I wore my new lovely Ruby+Ed purchases that I got from their website a few weeks ago in preparation for my holiday. Being a fan of the Ruby+Ed Blog and your Ruby+Ed Facebook page I have been captivated by your lovely ‘Around the world diaries’, so It gave me some inspiration to share my trip with you.

Sam at the beach in Agadir wearing the Aruna Dusty Rose dress

I stayed by the beach in Agadir in south west Morocco. My Ruby+Ed Aruna dress in Dusty Rose was perfect for walking along the beach which went on for miles! Whilst walking along the beach one day we came across this lovely man and his camel where I asked for a photo. Below you can see a photo of me on a camel wearing my Aruna Dusty Rose dress.

Sam posing on a camel wearing the Aruna Dusty Rose dress

Agadir was a nice quiet resort, quite modern due to it being rebuilt after it was nearly all destroyed by an earthquake in 1960. However to see more traditional Morocco we headed for Marrakech....

The main square in Marrakech is full of performers, such as snake charmers and acrobats, it was like another world. The souks were like a maze of market stalls of locals selling their handmade crafts and locally produced products. During a tour of the souks we passed through an area where you could see the local people making everything from leather bags to lanterns all by hand.

Roof top restaurant where we had lunch

I also visited the Bahia Palace (pictures below) where I wore my Ruby+Ed hand printed Bela tunic which made me feel very at home among the decorative tiles and paintings. Afterwards we stopped off for lunch on a roof top restaurant (pictured above) with fantastic views over the city for some traditional Moroccan food.

Same wearing the Bela tunic outside the Bahia Palace

Marrakech was a magical city and I would love to go back to one day. ‘

We hope you have been inspired by Sam’s travel diary and we encourage you all to send yours into us either via our contact form on our on-line site or simply sending an email to info@rubyanded.co.uk  FAO Chris Hughes.

Ruby+Ed x

EXPLORING THE ETERNAL CITY OF ROME

Last weekend our Creative Design Manager Ed was treated by his mum and brother with a weekend holiday to Rome for his Birthday. Here is his travel diary accompanied with some beautiful pictures he took whilst he was out there. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we did!

'Ever since I was a child I have been fascinated with ancient Roman history, and have always dreamt about where it all began and what it must have been like to stand in the great Coliseum 2000 years ago. So for my Birthday my mum (Irene) and brother (Tom) decided to treat me to a weekend away in the old city of Rome.

We arrived in Rome on Friday afternoon and were welcomed by the beaming sunshine and 26 degrees heat. With that we put on our walking shoes and hit the road to discover the city. The hotel was a perfect boutique hotel placed a stone’s throw away from the great Trevi Fountain and even better it was right in front of Rome’s famous Trevi ice cream parlour.

The Trevi Fountain 

The Trevi fountain was built around 400 years ago and is famous for being one of the most romantic sites in the city as well as being a popular scene for many movies such as the 1954 film ‘Three Coins in the Fountain’. The Trevi fountain stands at 26 metres high and 20 metres in width making it the largest Baroque fountain in Rome. There is a myth that if a visitor of Rome throws a coin in the fountain they are ensured to return to Rome one day. So naturally the three of us threw in a coin in hope of being able to come back one day.

Irene in front of the Trevi Fountain

As you can see from the photos above it is a truly impressive site but not quite near as impressive as my beautiful mother sporting the Ruby+Ed Maya Linen dress.

From the fountain we took our exploring deeper into the city and further back in time visiting the Pantheon a temple which was originally built to honour of the ancient Roman Gods. After being amazed by the beautiful architecture and murals of the Pantheon our travels lead us to the Spanish steps. 

(left) The Pantheon, (right) Irene and Tom sitting on the Spanish steps.

On our second day we took a long but leisurely walk to one of history’s most deadly and famous arenas... the Coliseum! Below you can see some pictures that I took of the Coliseum where my mum wore the Aruna Dusty Rose dress from our SS12 collection. 

Ed and Irene at the Coliseum. Here you can see Irene wearing the Aruna Dusty Rose

After taking a tour of the Coliseum we had a quick look at the Forum before taking what felt like a trek to the Pope’s household and possibly the smallest country I have ever visited…The Vatican City and the Vatican museum.

Walking past the Forum to the Vatican City

If you have never been to the Vatican then I would definitely recommend it to you, especially if you have an appreciation of art. I was pleasantly surprised and would say it was possibly one of the most impressive places that we saw during the holiday. I learnt that the Vatican isn't just the home of the Pope and the Mecca of the Roman Catholic religion but is also the home of the Sistine Chapel of which has a ceiling completely painted by the famous Michelangelo some 500 years ago. In addition to this it would seem that every room and corridor was painted from wall to ceiling, all of which by either Michelangelo and or his students.

Irene outside the Vatican wearing the Charcoal crinkle scarf

The Vatican has one of the richest sculpture collections in the world and I would safely say that you don’t have to be an art lover to be blown away by the sites of the building. However, I would say that if you have a bad neck then be prepared as you can’t help but walk around with your head tilted back and eyes glued upwards at the ceilings.'

Inside the Vatican

Ruby+Ed x