Top 3 October Favourites

Hi everyone and welcome back to the blog! With LFW over for this season, it's as if the whole of London has let out a sight of relief and blissfully retreated to their sofas to lap up all the autumnal cosy vibes. In fact, with Autumn in full swing, we have been reflecting on our top 3 favourites for the season - we have included a little bit of everything in our selection from the night in essentials to our favourite picks for when we do leave the comfort (and central heating!) of the house to venture outside. You can also find included some insight into London with the event we just don't want to miss out on! Hope this gives you some ideas to truly enjoy Autumn at its best - let us know what you are up to this October, we hope you have a great one!


1.  The Night In Essentials -   The arrival of Autumn calls for one big night in - we want a cosy evening with Netflix, aaall the snacks and our beauty essentials (face masks, moisturisers, everything!) firmly by our side. Luckily, our gorgeous Eva clutch bags are multi use and ideal not only for nights out. In fact, they are so delightfully roomy to stash all your beauty essentials for indulgent nights in or spontaneous mini breaks away. If, like us, you can't wait to organise a cosy night in set up (and love supporting small businesses along the way!) , why not add a gorgeous throw from our friends over at Chunky Couture? Their knitted perfection is just what nights in were made for!

(Pic via Chunky Couture)

2. The Night Out Favourites -   Autumn and Winter may be the official night in seasons but we know that Pepper Alley girls (and boys of course!) are a brave lot who won't let a little chill get in the way of their evening plans. For this reason, we have selected a few gold and rose gold picks to add warmth to your nights out. A touch of golden is our monthly inspiration and, with such gorgeous styles, it's very easy to see why! You can find our golden favourites here and here.

3. The Event Not to Miss -  Halloween can often be a difficult evening to navigate and, let's be honest,  the spookiest night of the year can easily turn into a logistical nightmare. After all, the possibilities are endless - house party or night out? To dress up or not to dress up? And if we choose to dress up, what shall we go as? It's to easy to end up in a seasonal question loop but luckily Tonight Josephine and Benefit have found the perfect solution for us. Their halloween collaborations involves cocktails, make up and the opportunity to shop Benefit Goodies - everything we love! If you are interested, you can grab your friends and book tickets here.

We hope you are enjoying this gorgeous season so far - keep your eyes peeled for a post on our newbies coming soon and, as always, you can stay posted with all things Pepper Alley on our Instagram and Pinterest Channels.

Love,

Pepper Alley HQ X

Pepper Alley in Venus Magazine!

There are numerous things which make us happy on a Friday ; the thought of the weekend finally approaching, the promise of a (well deserved!) glass of rosé after work and the surprise of this glorious weather lasting lost enough to defy our typically British reservations regarding its longevity.

If there is one thing we love doing at Pepper Alley, it's certainly celebrating. Whether big or small, we like to give our achievements a little nod and there is no denying that these little moments of satisfaction certainly shake up a day at the office - Doughnut Friday, anyone?

This Friday, we're celebrating a little feature in Venus Magazine which had us experiencing all the proud feels. There is nothing like spotting our metallic Clemmie on a glossy spread and running round our office space showing everyone (postman and delivery guy included!).

How gorgeous is our Clemmie looking? We may be a little biased but we sure agree it's the perfect solution to store your tech and the perfect travel companion and the perfect every day solution for work / University.... the list of uses for our Italian leather tote could go on!

A big thank you to Venus Magazine for the mention -  remember you can shop our Clemmie Tote here in an array of colours.

Have a lovely weekend and remember to always celebrate the little things! Do you have any Friday office traditions? We would love to know!

Love,

Pepper Alley HQ X 

SS17 : Fairytale Fantasy

Welcome to the second instalment of our picks for SS17 trends! While it is known that summer trends are chosen by designers well in advance and showcased to the fashion world as early as six months ahead, we thought it would make more sense to discuss our favourites now. Let's be honest, it is very difficult to get excited by the prospect of light fabrics and pretty pastels during a UK January where it is raining outside and we're all still getting over the post Christmas blues. However, now is the perfect time to chat summer fashion especially as this heatwave calls for holiday and summer wedding inspiration. So, after declaring our love for brights last week, it is now time for blush hues, ballerina vibes and the fairytale detailing which has dominated the catwalk this SS17.

Marchesa's SS17 show did not hold back when it came to tulle, embellishments and detailing following a more is more approach. The prêt-à-porter, more city appropriate alternative? Accessories! By incorporating blush tones into your outfit and allowing the fairytale trend to sweep into your beauty regime too, this trend can be easily made city and office friendly. Our suggestions? Our blush Clemmie Tote to store all your daily essentials paired with a romantic, heat friendly plait as seen at Valentino's SS17 show.

While this SS17 trend is largely influenced by pink, blush and nude hues, it is certainly not limited to them. In fact, monochrome and darker, more intricate patterns took centre stage at Dior's SS17. Whilst still gorgeous and saturated with layers and detailing, this take on fairytale fashion proves more practical for city dressing and adds an edge to an otherwise very soft look,

Our suggestions for channeling this look? Our creamy Flora clutch in black is perfect when paired with pastel hues to elevate an outfit and keep your look sharp.

Our favourite event showcasing a multitude of SS17 trends all at once? The (almost!) Royal Wedding of course! The bride, Pippa Middleton, channeled fairytale vibes in a bespoke Giles Deacon dress while Kate Middleton and her mother complimented the bride perfectly in Alexander McQueen and Katherine Walker respectively.

Fancy channeling the Royal look at your next wedding? Our pastel Flora clutches are not only perfect for the occasion but also proudly British making you the best dressed guest for a fraction of the price. Oh and if it's your big day this summer, why not show your bridesmaids how special they are to you with our key rings? They come in an array of colours so you can treat your helpers to something they will use everyday and will remind them of your special day!

Happy Summer Shopping!

Love,

Pepper Alley HQ X 

(Fashion Pictures Source : Pinterest )