Isabel De Pedro - Rio 2012

With inspiration taken from literature, cinema, art and countries and cultures worldwide, Spanish designer Isabel de Pedro never fails to come up with extraordinarily beautiful and individual collections.  Spring/summer 2012 is, happily, no different as she transports us to Rio de Janeiro with all the colour, excitement and glamour associated with Brazil and its carnival!

Renowned for her supremely sexy, figure hugging sheath dresses in fabulous lycra mix fabric, this season Isabel certainly doesn't disappoint!  As well as being gorgeous to look at, dresses and tops are comfortable and can be dressed up or down - the only difficulty you may have is choosing between the designs!  This season there is a palette of black, white, hot orangey reds and vibrant purples with snakeprint, exotic flowers and polka dots all making traffic stopping appearances!

Isabel de Pedro's designs celebrate, rather than trying to hide the curves of  the female form.  Her fans love her because she creates ultra feminine, dramatic, original pieces and her ultimate goal is to ensure the wearer feels confident and totally beautiful!  Check out the new Isabel de Pedro collection in Spirit Bradford on Avon and Marlborough or on our website now and get ready to join the party!

Available in Bradford on Avon and Marlborough

70% OFF...Wowza!

Brrrr. It's freezing out there! Come and see our Winter sale for a few cosy bargains to help you wrap up warm in this chilly weather. All sale clothing is now 70% off and footwear and accessories are half price!

We also have some beautiful new collections in all four stores...for those of you who need a little "Spring" in your step.

Also, keep an eye on our website for a sneaky peek at the newest collections, some pieces are on-line before they are even in the shops.

See you soon. x

Beautiful Butter By Nadia

 Nadia Tarr, the quite brilliant (and self taught) designer behind the Butter by Nadia range was a dancer and choreographer in her previous career - which perhaps accounts for the beautiful flow and movement of these dresses.  'Why hasn't anyone thought of this before?' was the cry when we saw the myriad of ways the pieces can be worn, but then isn't that true of every great innovation?
The concept is simple - in both the full length and knee length dress two wide bands of fabric creating the upper part of the garment can be wrapped and draped to create halter necks, plunging necklines, strapless and backless dresses which fit the wearer like they were made for them....which infact they were.
The resulting dress is stop the traffic glamorous, so it's little wonder that Butter by Nadia is a firm favourite with some of Hollywood's fashion elite - Sarah Jessica Parker and Naomi Watts are both big fans!
The perfect holiday dress (why take five when one can be transformed so completely?!), ultra flattering and super comfortable, Butter by Nadia designs are revolutionising the fashion world - why not come and see what all the excitement is about!

Available in all four stores and online

Save The Queen...

 Elena Fantini,  founder and designer of the utterly fabulous Save the Queen label,  is passionate about keeping alive the traditional skills passed down through generations of Italian craftsmen and the range often includes stunning pieces of  hand embroidery by artisans from Tuscany and Abruzzi.
The beauty of the range is that it marries quirky individuality, superb design and true Italian style and, as with all Save the Queen pieces, you'll find yourself treasuring them for years!   Elena has done it once again this season, producing a range of dresses, tunics, coats and knitwear that are quite simply stunning!
The colours for autumn/ winter 2011 encompass so many beautiful pallettes - from the ethereal lilacs, blues and purples found in a chiffon and jersey tunic dress to dramatic blacks and greens seen in a super fitted sheath dress.  Knitwear comes into its own this season with super cosy long cardigans - all with trademark individuality - a multicoloured revere here, a cobweb mohair sleeve there...
Coats this year include a fantastic grey jacket with an embroidered back, fur collar and a lining that will have you deliberately draping it inside out over  your chair!
Always exciting, always original and totally beautiful, Save the Queen almost defies description - why not come into Spirit and see why this label has such an avid following!

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Our Online Boutique...

Is coming to you! Stick it in the diary, save some pennies and come shopping with us.
Our website will have a whole new look and lots of lovely things to discover.

We really hope you love it...we do!

Nougat

The Nougat collection this season is ultra feminine and seems to span history for inspiration! Ancient Greece is seen in the flattering draped silhouette of the fine jersey dresses. With a palette ranging from soft sages, browns and lilac greys to fabulous jewelled blues and violets, the look is understated and sexy. The 1950's is also an influence within the range, geometric patterned knee length skirts and sleeveless dresses are straight out of Desperate Housewives and a stunning fitted white dress is seemingly borrowed from Audrey Hepburn! Perfectly cut linen trousers teamed with beautifully embroidered vest tops are simply timeless, and complete a collection in Spirit that is perfect summer wear, romantic and beautifully feminine....very Nougat!

Sunny St Tropez

The Danish brand St Tropez proves time and again to be a firm favorite with Spirit customers, and with just a glance at the collection for summer 2011 it's easy to see why! Ultra feminine chiffon beaded dresses, softly draping silky trousers and funky tops (check out the tunic with embroidered angels wings!) in khakis, pinks and taupes sit alongside studded vest tops and fabulously fitted t shirts in mouth watering colours. Uber cool black and white photo imagery of an American Indian on horseback is printed on a fine vest, tailor made for layering throughout the summer months. St Tropez pieces are always bang on trend, super stylish and extremely competitively priced - the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe!

James Lakeland

The problem of what to wear to that summer cocktail party,  lunch date, or smart wedding is solved with unmistakeable style by James Lakeland!  Sophisticated and quirky tunics and drape neck tops take the wearer from day to evening with inimitable Italian style, while James' signature tailoring can be seen everywhere in the spring/summer 2011 collection.  The fantastically flattering cut of a navy or fuschia sleeveless dress and bolero, and the waist cinching stop-the-traffic red wrap dress are just two of the many stand out dresses from the range.  Crystal clear colours and deceptively simple lines serve to emphasise an ultra feminine silhouette guaranteed to make every woman feel fabulous!
 

James Lakeland is exclusive to Bradford on Avon

All These Bank Holidays!

With all these lovely bank holidays we know shop opening times can be confusing, so here's ours for the Easter period:

Good Friday: all stores open 9:30 - 4pm.

Monday 25th: Marlborough only open 10:30 - 4pm, all other stores closed.

Friday 29th: All stores closed for the Royal wedding.

Monday 2nd May: Bradford on Avon only open 10:30 - 4pm, all other stores closed.

Enjoy your break, whatever you're doing in this lovely sunshine. x

Gustav

The inaugural appearance of Danish designer brand Gustav has been met with delight amongst Spirit customers, who love the beautiful silk and jersey combinations found in this seasons collection! Totally individual, the muted colours of soft khakis, greys and creamy whites are the perfect palette to showcase ultra feminine tops teamed with funky ruched crop leggings. Exquisitely embroidered necklines on simple tunics; quirky and oh so cool fitted combat trousers and layers of fine chiffon silk in intricately designed strappy summer dresses all add up to a look that is super feminine, flattering and truly original.

Gustav is exclusive to our Bradford on Avon branch.

A Royal Affair

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Ronen Chen

  

The internationally acclaimed designer Ronen Chen offers ultra stylish, ultra comfortable clothes for women who wish to stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons!  This season soft separates are key, and are found in the dip dye soft greens of the Oasis collection and the bitter chocolate/grey lace and ice blue Memories collection, with its tunics, crop cardigans and supremely flattering drape tops.  All pieces can be mixed and matched, from the beautiful Palazzo pants to the soft jersey long line tie cardi/jackets.  Discover Ronen Chen and discover the art of effortless, timeless sophistication. 

Isabel de Pedro - Atelier

An explosion of flowers and a witty celebration of the art of the dressmakers studio are the two themes found running through Isabel de Pedro's breathtaking spring/summer collection.

An exciting palette of vivid blues, crimsons and chartreuse are something of a departure for the Spanish designer, with prints ranging from impressionist poppies to delicate floral sprigs.
The style is pure Isabel, draping around the body, cinching the waist and always flattering the female form.
A turquoise knee length dress with more than a hint of forties glamour sits alongside a figure hugging black lycra dress with the 'pattern' cut on the outside. A tape measure is wrapped around the body of a jersey dress while the needles and threads of the dressmakers studio can be seen in an abstract chiffon print over an easy summer piece.
Timeless classics with a twist are found in the hourglass silhouette of the super glam black cocktail dress and the gentle swing of the artfully cut full length jersey skirt with silk panel inserts.
Isabel de Pedro's new collection is sometimes quirky, often witty and truly original. It is also designed for real women and is very, very beautiful.

Available in Marlborough and Bradford on Avon.

Our Gift To You...

To use this fabulous voucher just print it off and bring it into your local Spirit for a further 10% OFF SALE when you spend £50 or more on sale items.

It's Almost Here...

Tuesday 28th December it all starts! Our amazing SALE with fantastic discounts on all your favourite brands. After all that hard work creating a magical Christmas you deserve a treat. We hope to see you there. X

Watch The Show...

Thank you to all those who attended our fashion show at The Fat Fowl in aid of The Spinal Bleeds Trust.

It was a fantastic evening and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

If you saw something you liked, do not hesitate to contact us.  X

Save The Queen

This season sees Save the Queen taking inspiration from some of Europe's most exciting capitals.  The Italian designer Elena Fantini has created her beautiful range using colours, scenes and patterns from life in cities such as Venice, Berlin and Istanbul and with her unnerring flair and style has produced astonishing fabrics and pieces that are both breathtakingly original and eminently wearable. 

Quirky Save the Queen touches that fans of this label hold so dear are very much in evidence - hand embroidery, ruching, show stopping additions such as the fabric necklace and the options of a soft scarf or a removable sleeve all ensure each piece is a total original. Many of the dresses can be worn alone or with leggings and will take a woman through a stylish lunchtime event to a funky night out. 

Very beautiful. 
Very Save the Queen.

Save the Queen is available in Bradford on Avon.

Written by Lisa - Bradford on Avon

Not Your Daughters Jeans

One of our favourites!
Here they remind us why...

"Some people say that youth is wasted on the young. But age has its distinct advantages. You're a little wiser, a lot more confident and face it - sexier than ever. You're not a teenager anymore - you've been there and now you're past it, beyond it and happy to be exactly where and who you are. You wouldn't trade places with your daughter or trade clothes with her either. That's not your style. "Not Your Daughters Jeans" celebrates the beauty of women who know who they are and know that they don't need to impress anyone but themselves. Women like you.

Slip on a pair of "Not Your Daughters Jeans" and discover that comfort and style are not mutually exclusive. These are the jeans you wished for in the harsh light of the dressing room. The jeans you used to hope would magically appear in your closet. These are the jeans that will respect you in the morning, look good coming and going and make you proud of every single curve - maybe for the first time ever. Here's to our Lift Tuck technology that will make you look a full size smaller.

Here's to defying gravity with denim.

Here's to jeans that will never let you down.

Here's to NYDJ."

We stock NYDJ in both Devizes and Bradford on Avon

Fashion, Food and Bubbly..

Watch our new season collections float down the catwalk whilst you enjoy champagne and a fabulous two course meal.

Join us at The Fat Fowl (Bradford on Avon) on the 22nd September at 7.30pm.

£25 a ticket, which includes the cost of the meal and champagne.

For tickets just pop to The Fat Fowl or call 01225 863111.

Limited tickets available.

Roll Up..Roll Up...

We are excited to announce we will be strutting our beautiful Autumn collections down the catwalk.

Grab you diary, pick up a pencil and write this down.

22nd September
Fat Fowl - Bradford On Avon

We will let you know as soon as tickets go on sale.
Just watch this space.

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