Fresh Laces x Harvey Nichols Manchester Review

Last Friday we had the amazing opportunity to showcase our jewelry designs at the luxury department store Harvey Nichols Manchester for one day only as part of the Fresh Laces Sneaker & Lifestyle event.

Elisha Francis London at Fresh Laces x Harvey Nichols Manchester

The atmosphere was electric from the moment the doors opened for the press and I had the pleasure of meeting the team from La Vida Magazine as well as the amazing Manchester Bloggers who teamed up with us to help support and promote the event to Manchester City.

I was a busy bee networking, selling and organising on the day to  ensure everything ran smoothly and with the Fresh Laces and Harvey Nichols team by my side it was truly a Dream Team :)

It was so great to meet many of the Fresh Laces x Harvey Nichols Official Bloggers in person and thank them for their efforts and support.

Elisha and the FLxHN Official Bloggers

We made Goodie Bags for each of them including a special jewellery gift from moi, a pair of Fresh 'Laces' as well as gift vouchers from The Holiday Boutique and Beyond Hair and topped off with some Harvey Nichols goodies. The music one the day was provided by the awesome Dixon Brothers who you can catch on Kiss FM, DJ 10 Faces and DJ Bluey also jumped on the customised Fresh Laces DJ booth and Drummer Extraordinaire Nathstar smashed it (literally) on the drums.

Nathstar on the drums at Fresh Laces x Harvey Nichols

The sneakers on show was ridiculous, I had my eye on the Sky High liquid gold and silver dunks from Mr Sneaker and a stunning bomber jacket by Benjart.

Liquid Gold & Silver  Sky High Dunks | Photo Credit Sumaira Hussain

A must have on the day was a can of Crep Protect, if you love your sneakers YOU NEED THIS IN YOUR LIFE! 

I even had an interview with Socialize Media on all things sneakers...

Sole Flesh had an array of cool snap backs and From Virginia was looking rather dapper as he worked on some material, he had a very impressive customised Balenciaga handbag on show.

From Virginia Ben

Davo Howarth a Manchester based artist had amazing artwork on show which you couldn't help but marvel over.

Elisha Francis and Davo Howarth

Overall the day was a great success!  I would like to end by saying a MASSIVE THANK YOU to Harvey Nichols Manchester from hosting such an EPIC event- we can't wait for the next one. 

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Cleopatra Headdress Competition

This headdress was inspired by the Dazzling Costumes worn by Elizabeth Taylor in the film Cleopatra (1963).

Elizabeth Taylor starring in Cleopatra 1963.

This stunning headdress has been made using black and gold coloured beads, the headdress is secured at the back of the head with a black satin ribbon and retails for £65.

HOW TO ENTER:

We are giving away this Cleopatra Headdress in our jewellery competition*

Simply Follow @elishafrancis on Twitter and retweet the competition tweet using hash tag #WINCLEOPATRA

1 Lucky winners will be chosen at random within 24 hours of us reaching 4500 Followers

Good Luck!

Elisha x

*This competition in open worldwide. The winner will be chosen at random from all the followers on twitter and contacted within 24 hours of reaching 4500 followers.

Fresh Laces x Harvey Nichols Manchester

 

We are so excited about the upcoming event with Fresh Laces hosted by 

Harvey Nichols Manchester.

For one day only the menswear department will be transformed into a pop-up sneaker fest, offering rare and exclusive kicks, bespoke sneaker customs, sneaker related artwork and accessories complimented by the very best high-end street-wear fashion. We are so proud to be apart of such a exclusive event and can't wait to meet all the sneakerheads and fashionista's on the day.

 

We will have our gorgeous gems on sale at the event including our sneaker charm bracelets from the Fresh Laces collection

Hope to see you there!

 

Jewellery Competition

"A man's kiss is his signature." ~ Mae West

This Signature bracelet features banded agate, black onyx and diamante rondels, strung on stretch elastic for a comfortable wear.

We are giving away 3 of these elegant bracelets in our #SIGNATURECOMP on Twitter.

Simply follow & RT the competition tweet.

The 3 lucky winners will be chosen in our Prize Draw at random 

within 24 hours of us reaching 4000 followers.

Good Luck!

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Get The Look: Breakfast at Tiffany's

Whether you want to look ultimately glamourous and chic for a lunch date or want to dress to part for a Hollywood fancy dress party.  This look is instantly recognisable‎ and so easy to replicate with a few well chosen accessories.

The dress and gloves are the foundation of the outfit and it is brought to life with a pair of Audrey sunglasses by Coach, Diamante and pearl hair slide from John Lewis and a combination of Swarovski Pearls and Black Onyx jewellery from our Contrast Collection.

Shop The Look

Dress

Sunglasses

Hair Slide

Jewellery

Breakfast at Tiffany's Opening Scene - HQ

I love watching Audrey Hepburn, in Breakfast at Tiffany's, so I thought I'd share a snippet with you so you can see some of the glamour, mischief and fun.

When creating the Contrast collection I spent hours researching films, photos and accessories from the 1950s and 1960s. I especially loved looking at icons such as Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, the costumes they wore in their films were a great source of inspiration for my jewellery designs.  The whole collection is made up of black gemstones and crystals and pearls.  They work so well together because it is a timeless coupling of ivory and black, it's like day and night.  The epitome of elegance and timeless beauty.

Thank you to everyone who has entered our #AUDREYCOMP on Twitter especially those who made such lovely comments!

Comment via Twitter:

Michelle ‏@ShellyWelly28 15h

@elishafrancis Gorgeous & classy, just like Audrey herself! #AUDREYCOMP

Suzie ‏@Suziehx 1 Jan

@elishafrancis They're Stunning

geoff fortt ‏@gethro1961 1 Jan

@elishafrancis Beautiful earrings

kathleen weetman ‏@mentorscotus 1 Jan

@elishafrancis Lovely prize for the competition Happy New Year

If you would like to enter see blog below for full details.

Have a great day!

Elisha x

WIN this Audrey Gift Set!

The Contrast collection was inspired by Hollywood icons such as  Audrey Hepburn, and this gift set has been named in her honor.

Audrey Hepburn: Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961

This gift set is made up of a combination of luxurious Swarovski pearls, black onyx and diamante rondels, the earrings are finished off with sterling silver earwire for pieced ears.

AUDREY GIFT SET: £60

HOW TO ENTER:

We are giving away 2x Audrey Gift Sets in our jewellery competition!*

Simply Follow @elishafrancis on Twitter click here and retweet the competition tweet using hash tag #AUDREYCOMP

2 Lucky winners will be chosen at random within 24 hours of us reaching 3500 Followers

 

Good Luck!

Elisha x

*This competition in open worldwide. The two winners will be chosen at random from all the followers on twitter and contacted within 24 hours of reaching 3500 followers.

Jewellery SALE!

Up to 50% off selected jewellery in our online sale!

www.elishafrancis.com

What ever your style we have something special for you!
Each piece of jewellery is handmade by Elisha using the finest Gemstones, Swarovski Crystals and Freshwater Pearls. 

Have a look at some of our great sale items:

Gold Princess Cuff: WAS £90 NOW £45

Burgundy Skull Bracelets: WAS £25 NOW £17.50

Blue Chalcedony Bracelet: WAS £45 NOW £22.50

New Jade Chip Bracelet: WAS £40 NOW £20

 Happy New Year!

Let Me Accessorize You: Bejewelled

I love injecting colour into an outfit using jewellery, so I have chosen a rainbow of
Gorgeous Gems to accessorize this amazing dress by Balmain.

Let Me Accessorise You: Bejewelled by elishafrancis featuring Balmain

The earrings and necklace are from out Precious Collection and combine luxurious gemstones with gold chain which together make up a stylish and chic fashion statement.  The Rainbow Ring is one of my favourite jewellery items as it brings together a vast selection of colourful Swarovski Crystals and the Gold Princess Cuff adds a shimmering touch to the look.

OPHIRA TASSEL EARRINGS: PRECIOUS COLLECTION

TRINITY NECKLACE: PRECIOUS COLLECTION

RAINBOW RING: SALE

GOLD PRINCESS CUFF: SALE

 Make a suggestion below for a dress to accessorize and it may be featured in an upcoming style post!

Let Me Accessorize You: Elegant Affair

Let Me Accessorise You: Elegant Affair

 This bustier gown by Alexander McQueen is simply stunning and extremely elegant, the silk fabric drapes down to the ground fitting for every Princess.  I have chosen to accessorize this outfit using a combination of pearls and black Swarovski Crystals.  The Princess Nova Necklace sits beautifully above the bustier and the Dorothy Ring, Ava Earrings and Contrast Bracelet create delightful highlights to the outfit.

DOROTHY RING: CONTRAST COLLECTION

AVA EARRINGS: CONTRAST COLLECTION

CONTRAST BRACELET: CONTRAST COLLECTION

PRINCESS NOVA NECKLACE: PRINCESS COLLECTION

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Let Me Accessorize You: Christmas Crystal

At this time of year you can not get enough of the red and white combination, it screams Christmas and evokes that festive spirit.  So this outfit will have you feeling like a Naughty Little Christmas Sex Kitten. 

Let Me Accessorize You: Christmas Crystal

The dress is by Society of Chic and I featured the black version a few days ago but I couldn't resist styling this red version as well.  The plunging neckline works so well with the Waterfall Collection and the Princess Fall Necklace takes pride of place.  Every piece of jewellery chosen to accessorize this outfit is made from iridescent Swarovski Crystals which will make you Sparkle all the way to your Christmas Party!  

 PRINCESS FALL NECKLACE: WATERFALL COLLECTION

 CRYSTAL RING: BRIDAL COLLECTION

 CRYSTAL BRACELET: BRIDAL COLLECTION

 CRYSTAL CUFF: BRIDAL COLLECTION

Thanks for checking out my style post! 

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas :)

1. Princess Fall Necklace
2. Crystal Ring
3. Dress by Society of Chic
4. Crystal Cuff
5. Crystal Bracelet

All jewellery can by viewed and purchased at: www.elishafrancis.com

Let Me Accessorise You: Black on Black

A Girl can never go wrong with a LBD, and this structured faux leather black dress by Karen Millen is no exception.  I love the contrast between the two black fabrics and the clean v-shaped neckline.

Let Me Accessorise You: Black on Black

I have chosen the Princess Nova Necklace to sit at the center of this outfit, The Jet Crystal Bracelet matches the necklace perfectly and the Nula Earrings mirror the matt/gloss fabric of the dress.  I would place the Paula Bracelet on top of the Jet Crystal Bracelet for maximum effect!

PRINCESS NOVA NECKLACE: PRINCESS COLLECTION

NULA EARRINGS: SALE

JET CRYSTAL BRACELET: PRINCESS COLLECTION

PAULA BRACELET

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Let Me Accessorise You: Gatsby Glam

One of my favourite films this year was The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo Dicaprio, I wish I was alive in that era just to re-live all of those glamourous clothes.
So imagine my excitement when I came across this pink sequin flapper dress from Miss Selfridges.
The colour is totally divine and the cut has a vintage inspired look perfect for my jewellery designs.

Let Me Accessories You: Gatsby Glam

Pearl and Crystals are an elegant and classic jewellery choice, the Gabrielle Headdress compliments the flapper style dress and the Pearl Drop Earrings have a hint of sparkle for  giving you a glint of shimmer with every turn of the head.  The Crystal Cocktail Ring is so pretty and a steal at under £40 in our online Sale.  The Marilyn bracelet brings together Freshwater Pearls and Swarovski Crystals and finish he look of the day ~ Gatsby Glam! 

GABRIELLE HEADDRESS: BRIDAL COLLECTION

PEARL DROP EARRINGS: BRIDAL COLLECTION

CRYSTAL RING: BRIDAL COLLECTION

MARILYN BRACELET: BRIDAL COLLECTION

Don't be shy, leave a comment below and let me know what you think 

Elisha x

Let Me Accessorise You: Purple & Black

I love this purple dress by Balmain, the rich gorgeous colour will brighten up those dark December nights.  I have kept the jewellery dark and bold to add further drama to the look!

Let Me Accessories You: Purple & Gold

The main jewellery item is the stunning Midnightfall necklace from our Waterfall collection, this dress has a deep plunging neckline making it ideal for this type of statement necklace.  

The Black Princess Cuff and Agate and Onyx Signature Bracelet add further richness to the look and to finish off these cute Agate drop earrings tie everything together.

AGATE & ONYX SIGNATURE BRACELET: PRINCESS COLLECTION

BLACK PRINCESS CUFF: SALE

AGATE DROP EARRINGS: PRINCESS COLLECTION

MIDNIGHTFALL NECKLACE: WATERFALL COLLECTION

If you would like me to accessorise your outfit leave me a comment below!