Whatever you're planning on doing this evening, we hope you have a wonderful time! If you're still stuck don't forget to check out our ideas for tonight!
Our AW14 sale has begun; with up to 60% off a wide variety
of our products, from faux fur coats, slippers and accessories - you can’t go
wrong! Make sure to grab yourself a bargain while you can, once it’s gone it’s
gone!
Why not treat yourself and refresh your wardrobe? After all,
it’s not getting any warmer!
There’s sure to be something you've had your eye on, here
are a few of our favourite sale picks and some of the best bargains this Autumn/Winter.
Whether you’re planning a girls night in, going to your
nearest cocktail bar, local pub or you’re up for a night out on the town, we've
compiled the best places to be seen this New Years Eve in our capital.
Don’t worry if you haven’t got any plans yet, there’s still
time! Also, don’t forget to wrap up warm and add a faux fur accessory or coat
to your outfit for the ultimate stylish look to bring in 2015.
Whether you’re a Londoner or just visiting, our capital offers
a variety of events to keep everyone excited for the biggest day of the year!
Fun for all the family –
Winter Wonderland
It’s winter wonderland again, it might be a little cold but
new years eve here is set to be one you’ll never forget, and most importantly
it caters to all the family so you can spend new years eve with all of your
loved ones.
Where: Hyde Park
Price: Free!
(Winterwonderland.co.uk)
A sophisticated evening –
‘Timber!’
Why not go for something a little more upmarket and treat
yourself. Have a lovely meal followed by ‘Timber’ a new upcoming production.
‘Timber!’, which makes its UK debut here, pays homage to the
woodlands and logging traditions of Quebec. It’s intentionally rough around the
edges and the acts are performed using stuff you might find lying around in a
lumberjack’s barn, while the performers are huge, muscled and tattooed.’
‘Two much-loved London club nights join forces for a New
Year's Eve that promises unabashed, gloriously OTT fun and plenty of
epic/out-of-tune singalongs. Tonight it's guilty pop pleasures going
head-to-head with ultimate power ballads.’
Where: The Forum
Price: £15.00
(Timeout London)
The main event –
NYE Fireworks
London hosts one of the best firework displays again this
year looking over the Thames. A really magical way to look forward to the new
year with your closest friends and family. If you’re interested though – be quick
with tickets as they sell out very quickly! You can book up to four tickets
from noon on Friday September 26 at london.gov.uk/nye.
Where: Southbank
Price: £10.00
(Timeout London)
On the water –
Big Bang NYE Boat Party 2014
Looking for something a little different and less ordinary?
Why not take to the water on this amazing party boat that’ll be a night to
remember! A little pricey, but we reckon it’s worth it!
We hope you have all had a very Merry Christmas! Please tag us if you received some of your own @rubyanded, we'd love to see! The end to Christmas means one thing…it's almost the New year already! We've compiled our must haves for 2015! It looks like it's going to be a cold start to the year, so make sure to wrap up warm in your Ruby+Edslippers, coats and accessories!
'Who needs real fur when the imitations are so much brighter and better?' (The Telegraph)
At Ruby + Edwe are very much against using real fur for the purpose of fashion, which is why all our products are made entirely from faux furand approved by PETA.
We work very closely with the world's leading manufacturer to ensure that our faux fur materials are sourced correctly and to ensure the highest quality fabrics and fibres are used to create our beautiful pieces.
This all means that our products are superior to those on the high street. We use a higher grade of materials, creating a much denser (warmer) product with less shedding, whilst they simply look much better quality and are guaranteed to last much longer. We never substitute for a cheaper alternative with a lesser appearance.
Our product team study the patterns and colours found in animal furs and seek to realistically reproduce this within our prints every season. Each fur contains a combination of colours and finishes in order to achieve its unique appearance and feel. Our coats are often mistaken for the real thing, but we assure you they aren't!
Did you know?
We were appointed exclusively to develop faux fur accessories for Whistles for AW14 collaboration on trapper hats.
We have a large celebrity following when it comes
to our faux fur, such the likes of Sienna Miller, Billie Carroll and
the Queen's cousin Lady Helen Taylor.
We have also been featured in many publications
this year such as The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, Goodhousekeeping, Glamour
magazine, Country Homes & Interiors, Elle magazine, The Metro, The Sun,
Vogue online, just to name a few. Visit our press page to
see more.
When looking at our coats, accessories and slippers,
please refer to the details section where it will explain
the composition of that particular style which differs depending on
the item. So much of our time goes into developing our
materials and we hope you can tell the difference.
Make sure you think twice about purchasing a
product containing real fur, you will be contributing to more than 50 million animals violently
killed per year.
It's Christmas week and the big day is just days away! We hope you've all been busy wrapping and preparing. To make sure you keep on top of everything, here's an outfit plan for christmas eve, christmas day and boxing day which will cover all your activities for the festive season! Christmas Eve- An evening for relaxation and cosying up on the sofa with all the family. Don't forget about the great programmes and films on telly, such as The Holiday (ITV), Toy Story (BBC) and The Doctor Who Christmas Special.
Make an effort for the family on this special day with a lovely faux fur coat, but make sure to keep your toes warm in our coyote fur tie leg boots when opening presents or cooking christmas dinner!
Boxing day is a time to recover from the night before, make sure to get out and take the dog for a nice country walk with all the family, keep it casual with our fur parka and opt for a fun bobble hat.
Designing for Ruby+Edis a passion and part
of my life. I am very lucky to work with such an amazing team, we all provide
inspiration for the new season and we work so closely. They are my work family!
(and our work birthdays are the best!) I spend a lot of time with them. Our
director Naz is always around, and is so passionate you can't help but reflect
that. I love it when she gets excited about something, it's all the persuasion you need to have a productive day.
What does your role as
designer involve? – Describe your typical day.
There isn’t a typical
day! My favorite days are the start of a new season. Pulling together all my
new ideas, starting on the new range is really refreshing. I sketch, paint, doodle, take photographs and collect everything together. Then you begin to
see a theme or a story of where the collection is going. We source some
beautiful fabric as well as designing prints and knits.
Then there is thefaux fur- it’s the most beautiful faux fur fabric I have ever worked with. We work
very hard to source and design our faux fur and we are so proud of having the
highest quality. As the season continues the range grows and evolves. Then we
get to a point where we have the samples from our factories and some that I
make. I then get to work on the packaging that will go with our products which
I love doing, I feels like it finishes it all the hard work off nicely. Our
first fashion shoot takes place, then once that’s done the collection is given
to our creative graphic design team. At that point the process starts all over
again! Which is where I am now, I have just finished the A/W 2015
collection.
Which designers inspire
you the most?
I find this the hardest
question, I pull inspiration from every designer. Some seasons I relate more to
designer's collections and they can have a significant influence on our
collection. And I certainly don’t just
look at designers, art is a huge influence in our collection too. We also have
a lot of inspiration coming from Instagram and other social media sites. I also
have files full of things I love, just waiting to be used at the right time! Everyone in the team has different styles and influences so bring different
ideas to the table.
Why is a faux fur a ‘must
have’ this season?
We have some of the best faux fur that's on the market. We work so hard sourcing and designing our furs, and we are PETA approved which is great! Fur is very luxurious, our products are
the perfect alternative to real fur, while having full confidence that we use
fur fabric and not real skins. They are plush with amazing textures and
colours. They are also so warm, which is perfect as the temperature drops.
If you had to choose one
favourite from Ruby+Ed’s AW14 collection, what would it be?
The luxe wild wolf neck
warmer. I was so excited when this got selected for the collection! I made the
pattern so it has an almost asymmetric shape, but what I love is you can adjust
how its sits on you for different styles. And it does up with a huge playful
popper, that’s what its about, having fun with our products and feeling great
in them.
What is your favourite
trend this season?
I mainly wear black and
navy in winter so I love using our Brit Candy range to add a pop of colour to
my outfits. It can often be a bit chilly in our converted stables office so you
will find me wearing a scarf or collar all day.
How will you be spending
Christmas?
I have quite a big family
so I try and see them as much as possible. But since having my little boy
Aubern, I know it's him they all want to see! Christmas day will be spent just
down the road from the office on the windy hill surrounded by fields. Then I go
to stay at my Nan's house for a few days until I am back in the office. When I
get my family together like this I give them my full attention but they all
like to know whats going on with Ruby+Ed and they all like to have a new pair
of slippers!
What is your favourite
thing about
Christmas?
I wish it would always snow but just getting to see everyone
is enough for me. Everyone having the time to just celebrate and be together,
its like everything stands still even if its just a couple of days.
Make sure to follow Gretel on our Instagram account @rubyanded.
The countdown to Christmas has begun!
Stylish suggestions for the men in your life. Why not treat him to a perfect pair of Ruby+Ed's slippers as a gift this Christmas? From colourful suede moccasins, to theleather bruno and knit mules, you can't go wrong. All styles are the highest quality, long lasting and designed beautifully. With such a wide range to choose from it'll be hard to pick! 'The Bruno' - A slip on, backless style. Made from leather or suede with a faux fur lining.
Happy Christmas shopping! Remember, you need to place your order by this thursday 18th December to ensure you're gifts will be with you in time for Christmas. Not long to go now! Lots of love, Ruby + Ed X
1. Begin by making the honeycomb. Generously grease a baking tray with vegetable oil. Melt the granulated sugar and golden syrup in a high-sided saucepan over a low heat. Once melted, turn up the heat a little and bubble the syrup until it turns to a rich, caramel gold colour.
2. Whisk in the bicarbonate of soda. The syrup will foam up – immediately pour it onto your greased baking tray. Set the tray aside and leave it to cool for 20 minutes. Slide the honeycomb off the tray and roughly chop it up.
3. Line a 450g loaf tin with enough cling film to allow it to drape over the sides by about 7–8cm, smoothing the cling film into the tin to form a crease-free surface. Break up the dark chocolate and roughly chop the almonds. Place the chocolate and margarine in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, stir together until melted and combined to a smooth and glossy finish.
4. Take the bowl off the heat and stir in the chopped honeycomb, almonds, cherries and cranberries. Spoon the mixture into the lined tin and level the top. Fold the overhanging cling film loosely over the parfait then freeze for 1 hour.
5. Remove from the freezer and transfer the parfait to the fridge until completely set. Once you're ready to serve, carefully lift the parfait from the tin, unwrap the cling film and cut into 2cm slices.
1. Beat the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Whisk in half the beaten egg (you only need half) and the vanilla extract, then stir in the flour and cocoa powder until just combined. Divide the mixture in half, shape each into balls, wrap both in clingfilm, then chill for a couple of hours until the dough has firmed up. 2. Preheat the oven to 180C/gas 4, and grease and line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper. Dust a work surface with icing sugar and roll out 1 batch of dough to 5mm thick. Cut out rounds using a 5cm cutter (re-roll and cut any trimmings), then transfer the biscuits to the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes till cooked through. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the second batch of dough. 3. To make the peppermint meringue filling, place the sugar, egg whites, cream of tartar and 1½ tablespoons of water in a large heatproof bowl. Beat with an electric whisk till fluffed up, about 1 minute. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water set over the lowest heat possible, and continue to beat at high speed for 10–12 minutes, until stiff peaks form. Remove from the heat, add a few drops of peppermint extract and beat for 2 more minutes, until the meringue has thickened even more. 4. Fit a 1cm plain nozzle to a piping bag and fill the bag with the peppermint meringue. Pipe onto the biscuits in an upward spiral, working from the outside in; leave a small border around the edge – aim for a swirl around 3–4cm tall. Place the biscuits on a tray and leave to set in the fridge while you make the chocolate topping. 5. Place the chocolate pieces and oil in a small heatproof bowl and gently melt over a pan of simmering water until completely smooth and glossy. Transfer to a small, deep bowl and leave to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes. 6. To finish the teacakes, hold the chilled biscuits by the base and gently dip the meringue into the melted chocolate, swirling so it's completely covered. Or, place the biscuits on a wire rack with greaseproof paper underneath and drizzle over the chocolate until each biscuit is covered. Chill the biscuits for a few hours until the chocolate has completely set, and serve.
Gluten-free Christmas pudding
Serves 10-12
30m plus 8 hours cooking time
Ingredients
150 g currants
110 g sour cherries
100 g raisins
50 g chopped dates
the grated zest and juice of 1 lime
the grated zest and juice of 1/2 orange
50 g mixed peel
75 ml Assam tea, cold (or earl grey if you prefer)
1/2 tsp mixed spice
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
2 1/2 tbsp brandy
170 g soft dark brown sugar
1 tbsp golden syrup
1/2 large cooking apple, grated
50 g toasted almonds, chopped
25 g rice flour
25 g cornflour
110 g fresh gluten-free breadcrumbs
1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
110 g gluten-free suet
2 large free-range eggs, beaten
1 large free-range egg yolk, beaten
butter, for greasing
1. In a large bowl combine the dried fruits, zests and mixed peel, then add the citrus juice, cold tea, spices and brandy, and leave overnight for the flavours to develop. 2. The following day, add the sugar, golden syrup, apple and almonds. 3. In a clean bowl, place the rice flour, cornflour, breadcrumbs, baking powder, suet and a pinch of salt. Add in the beaten eggs until you have a smooth mix, then stir into the fruit. 4. Grease a 1.5-litre pudding basin and pour in the pudding mixture until it's ⅔ full. Cover the top with a circle of greaseproof paper, then with 2 pieces of foil and secure with string. 5. Place an upturned saucer into the base of a deep saucepan. Sit the pudding on top of the saucer, and carefully pour in boiling water to come halfway up the pudding dish. Put the lid on and steam for 8 hours, topping up with water as needed – always keep it halfway up the basin. 6. Once steamed, remove the pudding from the pan, carefully turn it upside down and lift off the basin. Decorate as you like and serve with brandy cream, custard or ice cream.
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