Zandra Rhodes: Unseen

It is finally starting to feel like summer! And not a moment too soon. Here at The Amazing Blog, we have been soaking up the sun and baring our legs in our favourite summer fashions.  Speaking of fashion, a captivating exhibition is taking place right here in London this summer. The Fashion and Textile Museum presents Zandra Rhodes: Unseen.

Zandra Rhodes: Unseen will take you on a journey into the designer's lush career and electric personality through her archives, studio, and creative pieces. Patrons receive an opportunity to view never before seen runway looks. All patrons will be amazed by the “Spectacular textiles, ravishing dresses, and her original sketches”.

Going along with the launch of Zandra Rhodes: Unseen, The Fashion and Textile museum is also celebrating its 10^th anniversary and opening the Zandra Digital Study Collection. Founder, Zandra Rhodes, dedicated the museum to showcase the development in the fashion industry. It helps provide inspiration, support and training for those working in fashion. The Digital Study Collection will create an education community through a collaborative project between the Zandra Rhodes Studio and the University for the Creative Arts (UCA).

Zandra Rhodes: Unseen begins July 12 (today!) and runs through August 31. The exhibit will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00-18:00 each day with the last entry at 17:15. So do not miss out! Tickets are available at £8 for adults, £5.50 for students and free for those under 12. If you are looking for inspiration and insight into the world of fashion make your way down to the Fashion and Textile Museum, and admire a woman’s work that put London on the fashion map. Visit their website for any more information and directions to the museum.

Suki Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser

When looking for a new exfoliating foaming cleanser I wanted something that was a bit on the fruitier side, so I asked one of my beauty expert friends what she would recommend. Without hesitation she recommend Suki Exfoliating Foaming Cleanser - my skincare routine may now be changed forever. As all our readers know, we here at The Amazing Blog are bona fide product junkies who love to try everything and after trying Suki it clearly stood out from traditional products.

The Suki Cleanser cannot only be used in one or two different ways, but three! I was instantly hooked. This foaming cleanser has a strong lemon scent to it and when I gently rubbed it on my face; the combination of sugars and water intensified the exfoliation of my skin. The second way that I could use this scrub, is as a direct exfoliator on the skin without the use of water. I only use this when I have had a tough and grimy day; usually after an intense run or workout to really clear my pores. Lastly you can also use this exfoliating cleanser as a mask to kill all redness in your face and inflammation. After around ten minutes, it leaves my skin glowing, smooth, and soft! What makes this skin exfoliater so unique is the deep cleansing alpha hydroxyl acid, which is all natural sugar and has a touch of citric acid – which gives off the lemon scent.

I would highly suggest the Suki Exfoliating Foaming cleanser to anyone looking for a new facial routine. This 3 in 1 foaming cleanser really does the trick for all skin types and skin care regimes. Why not start a new skincare routine with this brilliant multi-purpose  Suki Exfoliating Foaming Cleanser and for only  £22.

Moliabal Milano Luxury Hair Accessories

It seems to be that April showers, bring on May flowers to prepare us for June weddings… And the wedding season is now upon us here at The Amazing Blog. It is one of the most joyful times of the year. Seeing the bride walk down the aisle and the look on her groom's face, as he sees his bride for the first time is what makes weddings so romantic. As the couple’s love is being celebrated, weddings are also an opportunity for guests to put on their best 'bib and tucker' and play up their wardrobes. And the most important fashion accessory for  me on this occasion is a headpiece. Long gone are the big brimmed hats (remember how they annoyingly obscured the view of the bride in the church?) So I decided to do a bit of  research for some delicate headpieces for my wedding occasion and discovered Milano Luxury Hair Accessories. In fact  this very day, I opened a package from them!

The headpiece embodies everything that I wanted for my outfit for my June wedding the Moliabal Milano truly got it right. These luxury hair accessories provide a flare of elegance and a fun bold look that any women could adorn on their head. No matter the season or the occasion. I personally can’t wait to wear this black headband with the roses. It will go perfectly with my outfit, and it has roses on top (A perfect flower for a wedding, one might say).

Ranging in a variety of different styles:  From Headbands, French Pins, Snap Pins, Combs & Claws to Ponytail Holders, you are sure to find the right hair accessory for any special occasion. In fact, finding it difficult to buy an exciting headpiece, Monica Masini took it upon herself to created Moliabal Milano, one of the very first luxury Italian hair accessory lines. Drawing on inspiration from her three friends’ names: Licia, Abele and Alberto, and her name  the brand Moliabal was born.  These handmade headpieces the range of come in a stylish and classic monochrome (which is what I have chosen) however they also come in vibrant colours too.

All products are packaged in a black organza bag and these fabulous accessories price range is from £15 to 125. Moliabal Milano's hair accessories are  currently available in store at Fortnum & Mason London and from the end July on www.zanedo.com . Dear readers,  unfortunately their website  is currently down and won't be live again until August - apologies from them. But don't despair as they also have a live Facebook  page so you can have a quick peak at their other products there.

Renapur Leather Balsam

The summer weather has been absolutely dreadful! With the weather being so unpredictable, the girls at Amazing PR, have grown tired of ruining their leather summer sandals and open toed shoes. Having myself grown tired of all their moaning and groaning about their shoes, I decided to recommend a special shoe balsam that I had found.  After experiencing a harsh winter, my boots have really taken a beating. So, I can relate to the girls.  Luckily at The Amazing Blog, they have been persuaded to use my wonderful discovery which  has restored my worn-out leather boots and they almost look brand new! I'm talking about ... Renapur Leather Balsam has been a complete blessing to me  AND now to them!

After applying the Leather Balsam to all to my dark brown and black leather boots. My boots were  not only cleaned and restored to almost their original condition, they were given a fabulous sheen as well. Preparing them to be worn for next rainy season.  The Renapur Leather Balsam is made from a combination of natural waxes and oils, giving it a unique formula designed specifically to renew your leather. The natural Beeswax, Carnauba wax, Jojoba oil, Avocado oil, and secret natural ingredients are blended together to create a smooth balsam that can be easily applied to your shoes.

After “renewing” all my boots with Renapur Leather Balsam, I will be sure to take this balm out mid-way through the winter to give my boots a new protection. Based on their loyal customers, Renapur Leather Balsam has become a must-have necessity all around the UK, and I now know why. Their customers continue to trust this balsam because it does what it says. I love this unique product and will be recommending it to all my friends for their boot collection – whether new or old! You can purchase the Renapur Leather Balsam for £12.00 for a 200ml container that will last you at least for the next two seasons.

Indoor Allotment Windowsill

Finding it hard to find the perfect summer gift for a relative or friend? Here at The Amazing Blog we have found the perfect urban“garden lovers” gift. The Indoor Allotment offers a stylish miniature garden that invites people into their homes and makes a big impact on the interior of their flat.

Many of us in London live in built-up flats making it rather hard to enjoy the  outside surroundings in our neighbourhoods.  The Indoor Allotment Windowsill is ideal for anyone who wants to start growing their own herb or flowers in the convenience of their own home.  What I love the most about this stylish small garden container was the whitewash wooden picket fence – it gave me a sense of living in the suburbs with my own garden. Included in this set are three mini pots and a couple of different seeds. It has every day herbs like basil, oregano and coriander. It is also easy to keep all your small tools in the shed that was attached to the container.

This chic and innovative design is perfect for the city apartments around London and serves as a perfect small gift to a friend. With the Indoor Allotment Windowsill priced at only £29.99, it brings the outdoors into your home.