Already popular and successful in Spain and a favourite of celebrities, the London opening of Anil Arjandas was highly anticipated and promised to be an unforgettable event- it did not disappoint.
Set in the heart of London's privileged Mayfair, serenely tucked away just behind Oxford street, lies the store on Davies st.
Anil Arjandas
Designer Anil Arjandas benefits from a wealth of cultural inspiration and international perspective due to his mixed Indian and Spanish heritage. As a result, each piece is has a unique reference to the beautiful kaleidoscope of South Asian and Mediterranean design.
The Collection
The collections really do have something for everyone, ranging from more classic emerald pieces for the more conservative and spikes for the contemporary. I had the pleasure of talking through the collections with Anils father ( who was dressed impeccably in a custom suit ) he proudly walked me though and explained what makes Anil Jewellery unique. Anil takes care to use black and brown diamonds, favouring them for their classy subtlety that alludes to confident old money luxury. I love this, as not only are these diamonds beautiful, they are a change from the usual Elizabeth Taylor white diamond. The masterpieces are set in Antique Silver and Rose Gold, again offering a contemporary alternative to the traditional yellow gold.
Our Summary
I loved the collection because it was wearable luxury for the confident woman, who needs pieces that can seamlessly go from dazzling in the day to noticeable at night. In summary the collection is the 21st Century answer to old money glamour. Be sure to check the store out - 20 Davies St, Mayfair, London. As it is just a stones throw from Claridges its the perfect modern day Breakfast At Tiffany's activity- London edition. ;)
Website / Shop Online
www.anilarjandas.com
Contact:
mayfair@anilarjandas.com
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Above, my wearable favourite is this ring, as modeled by Oskana Lysenko & Soraya
The People
Lilly Ghalichi
The event of course was star studded, the jewel of the event being Lilly Ghalichi. In a Ivory gown and radiant as ever she was the perfect addition to such a glamorous event. As well as being the star of reality TV show the Shahs of Sunset, she is also a self made business woman and is the owner of Lilly a retailer of high quality eyelashes. Lilly truly is an inspirational woman for far more than beauty. Her work ethic, style and success makes her an official lifebylois love.
Definatly worth a following, you can find her below:
Official website: http://lillyghalichi.com
Website for lashes: http://lillylashes.com
Matilda Rangatchew
Infact the event was rich with inspirational women. I got talking to Lillys friend, pictured above( far right) Matilda Rangatchew who had amazing style and an beautiful personality.
As a Multi lingual translator and personal trainer living in Monaco she is another lifebylois love- she is smart, fit, multitasks and looks great doing it! Check out her beautiful accessories below.
Matilda's Website:
Official website: http://www.monacotranslations.com
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Fashion
Fashion
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Lois
I wanted to the classic look for this event, and so I chose the 1940's glamour makeup, reinvented for the 21st century with an ombre lip. I chose a figure hugging maroon dress from Asos. I completed the look with my favorite coat, in the style of the flattering Dior New Look and perfect for my retro glam direction.
Figure Hugging dress from Asos
The Hair And Makeup
To complete the ombre lip, I used Rimmel Colour 6 in the middle and Mac Rebel at the edges.Hair wise I wore one of Le Dutches' custom full wigs, for that over the top big hair luxury.
The hair is naturally straight but we gave it lose waves for an effortless modern look.
www.ledutches.co.uk
www.ledutches.co.uk
The Coat ( Soho, New York)
