Pre Spring/Summer Collection 2021

Take a first glimpse and also a first shop at the new SS21 Pre Collection.

A few of the new minimalesque and playful designs for iPhone & Samsung devices are exclusively available at my Etsy store here:

www.etsy.com/uk/shop/RiannaPhillips/Pre2021Collection

Listed on etsy originally as just mock ups, the cases started selling within half an hour of going live with the request of gift wrap. It felt fitting to stick with the new print designs for the wrapping paper!

 

Most Popular || Cherry Red and Bubblegum Pink

December has whizzed by so fast with a whirlwind of processing orders, wrapping and packing and living the lockdown life! 

There have been a few craaaazy top sellers this festive season. Firstly the Ivory white faux leather case (here). This winter whites case is perfect for the stylish wintery season and can be embossed in gold or silver. 

Secondly the bold and bright red and bubble-gum pink high gloss finish case (see below and online here). 

This clash of colours used to be a fashion no no and now it's considered an on trend contemporary combo!

Pretty City London at Christmas || Where to stay, eat, shop and snack

Every year I take a Christmas trip to London either for the day or for the weekend. Who knows if this will happen this year but if it is allowed I'll be ready!

Here are my go-to fave things to do while on the traditional festive trip.

1. STAY

Where to stay with a gorgeous view of Kensington gardens? The Royal Garden Hotel of course!

We've been staying here for years and absolutely love it. They dec the place out so incredibly well for Christmas too. A room facing the high street is also as equally breath taking.

The view from a Garden Deluxe room

2. EAT

Head to a bakery for a festive themed treat. We were lucky enough to visit the Dominique Ansel bakery last year before it unfortunately closed this year permanently due to covid.

These cute little bakeries & cafes are top of my list for my first London trip:

1. The  Connaught Patisserie

2. Saint Aymes

3. Maitre Choux

4. Double Shot Covent Garden

5. Drunch

6. 34 Mayfair

3. EXPLORE

Elizabeth Street, Belgravia - Full of incredible door decor and shop fronts that go all out for the festive season. Grab a hot choc to go and walk around this gorgeous area.

Pavilion Rd, Chelsea - another cute little alley with loads of beautiful shops and restaurants

EAT

A walk around Harrods is always lovely, especially when the Christmas shop is open. Stop off for a Pizza at the Harrods Pizzeria. Delicious and perfect for a quick pit stop meal mid shop.

4. SHOP

For the past few years I've bought a Tiffany diary and the true shopping experience is buying it in store rather online. My fave tiffany store is Sloane Street as we've had so many special memories there.   

SHOP

So you've bought next years diary, now lets go get a fabulous pair of heels, preferably with wings fluttering above the heel! Every time I head to the Sophia Webster store (this one was the Sloane Ave store) I contact Nadine ahead of our trip, check out her shoe-spiration insta here: @nadine_sophiawebster

Nadine is the true shoe guru!

5. HOT CHOC STOP

Covent garden may be a bit bonkers around Christmas time but the Hotel Chocolat store does the most incredible hot choc to take away!

EAT / SLEEP

I love to finish off the day back at The Royal Garden Hotel with a glass of champers and if the day has all been a bit much and you can't be bothered to stray from the premises, book into Min Jiang on the top floor of the hotel. Pre order the duck in advance and you won't regret it!