SS14 SHOOT: BEHIND THE SCENES

To set the scene for our Spring Summer shoot the team headed to a hidden treasure in the Derbyshire countryside. Elvaston Castle, a Gothic Revival masterpiece that was designed in the 1800’s and was home to the 3^rd Earl of Harrington. The country house is most famous for the Grade II listed gardens, first established in the 1830’s by one of the most influential gardeners of the century, William Barron.

This season we bring you our tried and tested pieces from our collections, re-imagined in crisp colours and new styles, brimming with quality craftsmanship.

Our classic satin finish nylon parka’s looked stunning against the woodland landscape. With lighter and brighter tones of Putty and Bark the raincoat added practicality and style to the look we were going for.

After coming across the boat house and lake we fell in love with the view. Our Ebony Jersey Chemise floated in the warm Summer breeze. Proving to be the perfect length for a beach cover up or a dip in the lake it will keep you cool in the summer sun.

Our slipper collection felt right at home in the Old English Garden, surrounded by a sea of colourful flowers and fresh green leaves it created the perfect background for our Impressions and Linen Ivory bow mules.

To see the full collection shop now. 

Love Ruby+Ed x 

SS14 HAS LAUNCHED

Reflecting on a summer that never quite began, we begin our next story.

The new collection represents the true British summer, we bring you tried and tested pieces from our collections re-imagined in new colours and materials.

Protect yourself from the unruly elements with our Mazu Parka’s. Our classic satin finish nylon parka has a concealed Velcro hood and folds into an easy to pack away bag. This practical raincoat is available in earthy tones including Putty and Bark, with a variety of styles including a shorter jacket and long line reversible parka.

For the transitional season we bring you reversible gilets with faux fur on one side and a pattern on the other. With two styles available in Ikat shimmer and Aztec Stone you can get two styles for the same price!

To keep you comfortable on your adventures this summer we have created an exceptional range of sophisticated and easy to wear outdoor pumps. Different from the mass produced styles our canvas pumps include individual branding to each shoe, a toe suede cap and a durable rubber sole that will last.

There are many more treasures to be found on our website. To see the full collection visit www.rubyanded.co.uk

Ruby+Ed x

AN INSPIRING DAY OUT

We are all preparing for the launch of AW13, and the time has come to re-inspire the creative team. Naz our brand director surprised Ed (creative design manager) and Lorna (graphic designer) on Friday morning with a trip to the city. Driving down to London, singing along to Capital FM, the creative team did not have any idea of what was in store for them. As soon as Monday morning came, I quizzed Lorna about her day out and this is what she filled us in on. 

Where did you go on your day out Lorna?

We started the day at The National Portrait Gallery, then moved onto the National Gallery and then went to the Royal Academy of Arts to see the Summer Exhibition. We finished the day at the Natural History Museum.

I really enjoyed the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts as the work on display there was so varied and different. There was everything from sculptures to paintings on every subject matter you can imagine. The exhibition was full of colour and life and included works from new and upcoming artists. Its always great to see new things that you wouldn't usually come across.

Which was your favourite place and why?

I loved the room in the National Gallery devoted to 18^th to early 20^th century paintings as it showcased some of Manet’s work, which really inspires me. Manet was a great artist and I love his use of colour and tone.

Two of my favourite creative pieces were both displayed at the Summer Exhibition. One of them was a piece by Marilene Oliver called ‘Dreamcatcher’. It was a combination of lasercut acrylic, ostrich feathers and fishing wire and consisted of a long line of different sized dreamcatchers, all coming together for a stunning final effect.

The other was a piece titled ‘Geography’ by Jadranka Bekavac-Kononenko. It depicted an open book with letters climbing out of the page. I love reading and agree with people when they say the words of a good book jump out of the page so this piece was a particular favourite.

How has this inspired you?

I’ve been inspired by the amazing use of colour and the creative, new ways of displaying things. Both old and new have something to offer and being able to see both in one day was brilliant. I have got lots of inspiration for my photography from the day and it would be great to make some of our images look painterly!

The creative team had a brilliant day out, and we would love to hear more about your creative experiences and places we should visit. We may even feature you on the blog too.

We will look forward to hearing from you!

Love Ruby+Ed x 

COMPETITION TIME

It’s competition time here at Ruby+Ed! We listened to all of our lovely customers and thought it was time we hosted another giveaway.

We wanted to offer you so many prizes that in the end we listed our top three summer products and you get to choose your favourite for a chance to win* it! The competition is as easy as 1,2,3 and can be entered on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest.

Our favourite three products we selected for you to choose from are:

1.       The Denim Blue Advantage Pump

The Denim Blue Advantage Pump is our cool and casual take on the traditional pump and features a sporty R and E detailing to the sides. They’re a great staple item to get you through the last of the summer and even take you through Autumn. Playing on sports luxe, one of the season’s key trends, these are the ultimate must haves for a laid back look.

2.       Mist Ribbon Lace Up

Our Mist Ribbon Lace up gives you the option of having organza ribbon laces or our original laces, depending on whether you want to dress them up with a pretty dress, or tone them down for a day-to-day look. In a gorgeous Mist pink, they’re sure to add a feminine touch to any outfit. They’re also great to add into your Autumn wardrobe as Pink is set to be a hot trend next season!

3.       Crushed Iris Bow Ballerina

One of our best selling ballerinas this season is the Crushed Iris bow ballerina so we know you love it already. With a pretty chiffon bow on a neutral base, these are perfect for late summer evenings and will compliment any outfit. Plus, with a soft leather insole, your feet will thank you too.

The competition runs until the 18^th of August so hurry up and get your entries in before its too late! You can enter on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, just look for the Competition post for instructions on what to do. Don’t forget to comment with your choice of prize!

Good Luck!

*Terms & conditions apply

SUMMER HEATWAVE

Good news! It looks like the glorious heat wave is set to stay for the next couple of weeks. Why not make the most of the sun with our essential summer picks!

The easy to wear Cloud Tee, a summer favourite that looks great dressed up or down.

Our Mist Advantage Pumps are a summer essential, made for long summer walks and impromptu barbecues.

The lightweight Pewter Blazer to cover up on cooler nights, a must have for the chiller evenings.

The statement Crushed Iris Dress, your summer staple. Perfect for any summer occasion! 

We hope you will be enjoying the summer sun while it lasts. To see the entire summer range visit www.rubyanded.co.uk , we have some great offers on, while stocks last. 

Ruby+Ed x 

MORE SALE ITEMS ADDED

We have already mentioned our fabulous White Canvas Pumps, but our tennis inspired shoes now have a huge 70% off. We want to continue to celebrate Andy Murray’s Wimbledon success, so not only can you get your hands on these pumps in white, but now also in taupe!

So we would also like to announce our good news:  our sale is still on and it has just got bigger!

We have all enjoyed the lovely weather the past few days, and the weatherman has said it should be continuing for the whole of July. On that note, we have decided that we should add a few more shoes to our Summer Sale. You can reinvent your summer shoe rack right now for astounding value with Ruby+Ed. 

We have now added to the sale both of our Ribbon Lace up Pumps, a sensible yet stylish shoe to wear in summer. This canvas pump has been made for comfort. Both colours come with a choice of two laces: a grey organza ribbon and a pair of original laces. 

Another addition to the outdoor footwear category is our Pansy Bow Ballerina, a comfortable and lightweight bow ballerina, with faux suede upper and a patterned chiffon bow at the toe. The ballerinas are perfectly versatile and will pretty up any outfit.

Orders are coming in fast, so order now to avoid disappointment.

Enjoy shopping,

Ruby+Ed x

WINNING AT WIMBLEDON

The 77 year wait for a men’s champion is over, Andy Murray won his first Wimbledon title and to celebrate we are offering a great saving of £21 off on our White Canvas Pumps.

It is so refreshing to see that history has been rewritten and the yearning for a British Champ is no longer.  After a grueling three hour match on the hottest day of the year, the country united to cheer on Andy Murray. It is a very different result from last year and the Ruby+Ed team would like to celebrate Murray’s win at Wimbledon.

You can create your own Wimbledon style with our White Canvas Pumps, you can team them up with a pair of jeans for a relaxed day look, or you could wear them with our Fluttering Wings Skirt for an all White for Wimbledon outfit.

We are feeling very proud to be British  and we hope you are too.

(Source: metro.co.uk)

Happy Monday!

Ruby+Ed. x

THE RUBY+ED SUMMER SALE

We are very happy to announce that we are holding our BIGGEST sale ever. We wanted to treat all our loyal customers who have been with us for a while now and what better way to do so.

We have styled our top three summer looks to take you from Day to Night.

LOOK ONE:  Relaxing in the sun

We have created a beautiful outfit that shouts elegance in the summer sun.  To create this look we started with our Cloud Tee, a summer staple, and added the fluttering wings powder skirt for a touch of colour. The cloud tee features a cotton silk body and a chiffon patch pocket to the front, as well as an exposed zip to the back for a slim fit. It looks great with our Fluttering Wings Powder skirt which has gathered pleats and an A-line shape allowing additional movement. We picked a sensible summer shoe for this look, so your feet are comfortable no matter what you get up to!

This whole outfit:  NOW : £82                              SAVING: £120

LOOK TWO:   The chilled evening 

For the ultimate summer occasion we have styled together a fun, formal outfit. We have taken our Ilya Crushed Iris dress and matched it with our Pewter Blazer. The crushed iris print is colourful and uplifting which is perfect for any summer event. Dress it up with our parchment scarf for those chillier nights. 

This whole outfit:   NOW: £103                            SAVING:£103

LOOK THREE:  Quiet Nights

For a warm summer night, relax in our Palla Tunic Night dress. With front twill tie detail and raw edging to the hems, our palla tunic has a soft, feminine look. Team it up with our beautiful hand printed Almond Blossom Robe with loose sleeves and contrast cuffs. Create an elegant bow with the large ribbon tie and don’t forget the two hidden pockets for bed time. To complete the look we have added our statement Linen Posy Mule for an additional boost of vibrant colours.

This whole outfit:  NOW: £132.50                        SAVING: £93.50

Orders are coming in fast, so make sure you don't miss out.  Click here to see the full range.

Ruby+Ed x