At Havetolove we are very excited to announce that we have been nominated for  the Telegraph's 'Best Small Shop in Britain' Award. The Telegraph are looking for local small independent retailers that have a slightly different flavour and add a special sparkle to our high streets!

"Independent shops are part of our heritage. Innovation, quality and entrepreneurship are British traits." - The Telegraph

Vote for havetolove by visiting

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/7992321/Telegraph-Magazine-The-Best-Small-Shops-in-Britain-2010.html

also when you vote there's also a chance of winning a luxury break for two! So now there's even more of a reason!

Havetolove have also been shortlisted in this year's WIN awards (Women into the Network) for Best Retail Buiness! This celebrates women in business by encouraging them and rewarding them for their achievements...and at havetolove we will be representing in aid of all the utterly stylish women out there! So have your fingers crossed for us...as on November the 19th the awards ceremony will take place with a glittering bash in the North East.

If you haven't already heard, Havetolove are no strangers to winning awards and gaining national recognition, So let us fill you in....

• Voted in Vogue as one of the Best Boutiques in Britain.
• Havetolove won the Drapers Award for 'Best New Business' in 2007...Drapers is the fashion trade bible, so this was an amazing award to win!
• We were also Runners Up in the Drapers 'Womenswear Retailer of the Year Award' in 2009.
• Named Best Independent by Company Magazine
• The Times Magazine named Havetolove as their 'Shop of the Week'
• The Telegraph's Stella Magazine listed us a one of the Best 50 Boutiques in Britain.
• Havetolove were named by Grazia as a 'Top Shhh Shop'
• The national Metro Newspaper named us a a 'Unique Boutique.

So with those under our belt we are extremely honoured to continued to be recognised by the fashion industry as a mover and shaker in the industry!

We hope you'll support us...check and vote!

Bye for now...

The havetolove girls x

Close your eyes and feel the sun on your skin with an iced Mojito in one hand and the latest edition of Vogue in the other, dressed in what can only be the latest summer collections from Manoush and By Malene Birger, at havetolove.  So lets throw away the winter blues, along with the winter wardrobe...as we have! Swap the coats and tights for bikini’s and summer dresses.Whether you are jetting off on holiday to achieve the ultimate tan or quick fixing it with a bottle of St Tropez, there are some must have summer garments and accessories here at havetolove to show off your sun kissed glow!

Whether its daytime chic or an elegant summer evening, there is an outfit to suit any occasion.  One of our personal favourites is the quirky summer collection from Manoush...where a prominent navy blue theme looks highly complimentary against crisp white styles...creating everyones favourite nautical look.  This cool and sophisticated trend creates a must have this season. For an all round summer look...why not try the Manoush striped sailor dress, which combines a bold silhouette with a freeness of the material...perfect to be worn through the day for that summer BBQ that you’ve been waiting for all year or that evening cocktail party on the harbour. 

If more of a statement is your thing why not invest yourself in the Navy Blue Manoush Military Dress, this would look effortless with some tan wedges and one of our dainty Chlobo bracelets. The feminine take on the military theme combines a look of authority with that classic girly chic.

A more sophisticated look comes from the white beaded orienta dress, also by Manoush.  This dress gives a fresh, crisp look...being the perfect compliment to that summer tan of yours.  If the evenings get slightly chilly...why not throw over the Navy By Malene Birger tuxedo jacket, creating even more edge to your style.

Another trend created for Manoush’s summer collection is a combination of feminity and candy pastel colours; floaty and fancy free styles creating that ultimate summer feel.  The rosette dress is a havetolove favourite and has everyone’s eyes on it.  The pastel shades are broken down with extensive gold detailing around the waistline, which will give that perfect compliment to your figure.  Then let the frills do the rest of the talking. 

By Malene Birger’s collection, incorporates nothing other than effortless style with embellished dresses in flattering shades of gold, military-look jackets with metallic piping, and maxi dresses to show off all elegance.  A favourite has to be the Annix jacket, with gorgeous gold and silver appliques and braiding.  The perfect partner would be the pretty silver heart bracelet from Chlobo to compliment the detailing.

Don’t just dress up your body; dress up your toes and fingers too with the latest bold colours from our ‘cuddle with colour’ collection of nail varnishes by Essie.  The havetolove girls are big fans of these as they are the perfect way to complete an outfit. 

bye for now...

the havetolove girls x