FEELING FLORAL

The Chelsea Flower Show is in full bloom and here at HQ we’re celebrating all things floral.  Spring is well underway and we can’t get enough of these botanical prints; stay in and slip into petal strewn slippers or step out in beautiful floral silk.

 We’d love to see your floral photos; tweet us from the Chelsea Flower Show or your gorgeous gardens @RubyandEd.

Ruby + Ed x

GET READY ITS £10 O'CLOCK

We have an extra special treat for you this weekend, so get ready because it is 10 (pound) O’clock here at Ruby+Ed. So what does this mean?

Well, we have reduced a handful of our most popular items right down to only £10. You can get your hands on ballerina slippers, arm warmers, beanies and much more!

You can feel pretty in our ballerinas or stay snug in our cloud slipper boots. 

If you are braving the cold then make sure you wrap up with our Winter accessories! Matching beanies and arm warmers for just £10 each.

    Make sure you grab the ones you want before it's too late.

    Happy Shopping. 

    Love Ruby+Ed x

HOW WE WEAR RUBY+ED: HOLLIE

You have probably noticed that our on trend Wolf Biker Jacket is now available on our website. It is set to be a best seller this season and the team loves it! Hollie, our UK Trade Manager was one of the first to grab our biker jacket. She is always driving around the U.K, meeting new buyers and visiting regular stores so she needs a light and breathable jacket to take with her. Hollie looks great teaming the jacket up with her Pewter shimmer beanie.

"This beanie never leaves my head when it’s cold, beanies are a hard accessory to buy because they tend to be too slouchy, over sized or slightly masculine. I love the Pewter Shimmer beanie because it has a feminine edge without being too girly! A metallic thread that is laced within the knit gives you that added bit of glamour, all my stores have loved the range! The Wolf Biker Jacket is so practical for me when I'm out and about, whether it’s Scotland or London. I always have the jacket with me, it is a great investment piece." – Hollie 

Read the story of our twist on the classic biker.  

Love Ruby+Ed x

REMEMBER, REMEMBER

Remember, remember the fifth of November. Gunpowder, treason and plot. 

Bonfire night is a tradition that many of us take part in. November 5^th is the day designated by King James I labelled “the joyful day of deliverance.” Bonfires are lit around the world to celebrate the capture of Guy Fawkes and the survival of the King.

The Gunpowder Plot took place in 1605, led by Robert Catesby and his men. They placed 36 barrels of gunpowder in the cellars underneath the Houses of Parliament, ready to set off an explosion, planning to kill King James I and the House of Lords.

Robert Catesby took it upon himself to recruit members, those including Guy Fawkes, Thomas Wintour and John Wright. The planning all took place in the Plotting room at Lypiatt Park. The exact location of our AW13 Collection backdrop.

With over 10 acres of gardens, a sculpture park and a turret topped house filled with art pieces by Damien Hirst, we found ourselves in the perfect location. There were so many nooks and crannies that our slippers could fit in, a maze of bedrooms to shoot our nightwear and an abundance of gardens that accompanied our faux fur coat collection.

We hope you all have a safe but fun night tonight and don't forget to wrap up warm with our faux fur or knit accessories. 

Love Ruby+Ed x 

HOW WE WEAR RUBY+ED: GRETEL

October is gradually coming to an end, making us anticipate chilly, fresh walks across crunchy leaves, wrapped in knits and faux furs. This week we joined our Product Designer, Gretel on one of her tranquil walks, seeking new influences around the surroundings of our office. You may already know that we work in the middle of the countryside and for Gretel this is the perfect setting to gain inspiration for upcoming collections. The setting is very peaceful and the change of colour in the leaves and falling conkers spark Gretel’s imagination.

The day was lovely and sunny, with a crisp chill in the air. Gretel wore her Byzantine Tee, Rosewood Knit beanie with pom, Almond Shimmer knit snood and matching arm warmers.

“I am wearing my Rosewood knit beanie with my Almond Shimmer Knit Snood, I love the slouchy fit of the beanie and it looks great with my hair down. The arm warmers are my must-have, they are so practical for when I'm out looking for inspiration as I can feel different textures and keep my hands warm!” - Gretel 

What are you wearing to keep out the chill of October? Don’t forget to show us your pics using #rubyanded or see others here!

Love Ruby+Ed x

THINK PINK

With the colder temperatures upon us, it can be quite easy to wrap up in blacks and stormy greys for winter. Don’t hide away this season, be bold with the designers selected colour, pink. Our slipper collection has various styles and shades to choose from, so worry not, Ruby+Ed have got it covered.      

"Making a stand against the dark, moody tones of this season; pink is a prominent colour on the catwalks, appearing in the collections of the biggest designers. Whether you like bright pinks or more subtle shades, we have something in the collection for you. Stand out with the Cerise Leopard ballerina or relax with the Peony Wildflower mule."

Take a look at our AW13 Magazine for more trends and outfit ideas!

Love Ruby+Ed x 

LONDON FASHION WEEK

This time last week we were in the middle of Somerset House rubbing shoulders with some of the top stylists and fashion bloggers at London Fashion Week. Tanya, our PR & Marketing Assistant centered her outfit around her Jet fur gilet (third picture along).

Tanya managed to meet up with the lovely girls from Your Coffee Break down in London to have a good catch up over a lovely cup of coffee! The girls have always been really supportive of the brand so we loved seeing Charlotte (bottom right) rock our Mink Cossack Hat at London Fashion Week, doesn't she look great! 

Whilst queueing for the KTZ Show we recognised a familiar face wearing Ruby+Ed. Spotted in Somerset house looking effortlessly cool and very on trend was music and fashion blogger Karis Jones from bettersungthansaid, sporting a tartan cropped jacket and monochrome jogging pants. Karis was wearing our Bzyantine Tee and Wolf fur snood. When she caught our eye we had to ask what she thought of the Ruby+Ed AW13 Collection. Karis told us that she has always been a huge fan of the brand after being given a pair of slippers as a gift. “The collection is beautifully versatile, I love my velvet ballerina slippers but I have to shout out about the embroidered tee shirt collection, the design and hand crafted workmanship is absolutely beautiful, I had to get this one and I have my eye on the Long Sleeve Tee in Jet and also the Jet Gilet.”

Our time at fashion week had us wishing it was Summer again, the pretty pastels were charged this season with an outstanding palette of duck egg blues, spearmint greens and soft violets seen on the catwalks of Burberry, Christopher Kane and David Koma. The schoolgirl pleats also had a comeback on the catwalks of Jonathan Saunders, the premium fabrics and foiled finishes were something that we were all lusting over for next season. For those who can’t wait until then our Illusions Skirt features a digital print and is loose fitting giving the illusion of flowing pleats. We are also in love with the floral prints and 3D blooms on the catwalks, seen on various runways including Matthew Williamson, J.W Anderson and Eudon Choi. We have always loved what a flowery flair can do to a garment so brace yourself for Ruby+Ed’s SS14 Collection. 

What was your LFW highlights? Email tanya@rubyanded.co.uk and share your experience with us! 

Love Ruby+Ed 
x

COLDER DAYS

The days are becoming shorter and the chilly mornings are upon us so this can only mean one thing… winter is coming. But worry not, we have exactly what you want and need to get you through!

Let me introduce you to our wardrobe saviours.

BIG is beautiful this winter. Oversized coats have been reminding us how much we love the androgynous style and we are all shouting out about the tom boy look this season.  Previously seen on Sienna Miller, our Faux Fur coats come in styles including long coats, jackets and hooded coats. Choose either the Mink or Jet hooded coat for that oversized look that’s sure to keep you warm and cosy.

Textured coats were seen all over the AW13 Catwalks with Prada and Givenchy stealing the shows with their oversized furs. We have a new shorter version of our classic hooded coats available in our beautiful mahogany Mink and the wilder option of Snow Leopard. You can also match the jackets up with our winter accessories, a snow leopard headband or mink cossack hat is sure to finish off your outfit. Shop our selection of winter accessories.

We are bringing back the charm and sophistication of the 1920’s. Unveil your inner lady and drape yourself in our luxury long coats that remind us of the upper class heroines of the roaring twenties. The classic styles come in both a long coat and a shorter version jacket, in two different faux furs, Bear and Siberian Stone.  The vintage treasures all have a wide collar and hook fastenings. Team with the Bear or Stone clutch bag for a super sophisticated look.

For a modern take on the faux fur look, we would like to introduce the Mink Cropped Jacket. Whether you're shopping in the day or having a playful night on the town, the Mink cropped jacket is the perfect option to add that extra bit of chic to your outfit!

If you aren’t ready for winter just yet, then the gilet remains the perfect tran-seasonal piece. A great addition to your Autumn/Winter wardrobe, you can wear it whatever the weather and it will carry you right through until next summer! Team it with our Tribal Tee Ecru for a casual day look. 

To see the full AW13 Collection click here. 

Love Ruby+Ed 
x

SNEAK PEEK INTO AW13

This short video is a sneak peek into our AW13 Collection, stay tuned for part 2 coming very soon.

We would love to hear what you think of the collection so far.

Love Ruby+Ed