Tuesday 17 June 2008

Sweet luxe

Charbonnel et Walker was founded in 1875, and is one of Britain’s earliest producers of chocolates. the encouragement of Edward VII, (then the Prince of Wales) the
company began life as a partnership between Mrs Walker and Mme. Charbonnel from
the Maison Boissier chocolate house in Paris. The first shop was at 173 New Bond Street
in Mayfair; the shop has remained in Mayfair ever since, and now occupies one of
London’s famous arcades, the Royal Arcade on Old Bond Street. The Royal Warrant
as manufacturers of chocolate to her Majesty The Queen takes the royal
connection up to the present time.

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Indulge here

The modern girl's guide to good living.

With advice on all aspects of 16–30-year-old life, this is the need-to-know bible for girls who want to get it right.

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Essential advice on:
- Man management – from flirting to meeting the parents
- The capsule wardrobe
- Climbing the career ladder
- Special occasions – from festivals to polo and private jets
- Dining out, socialising and entertaining at home
- Modern communications, fundamental rules and social sins

by Fleur Britten

Absolute must for any luxe girl in training!

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Welcome

luxe
n.
1. The condition of being elegantly sumptuous.
2. Something luxurious; a luxury.

What is the true meaning of luxe?
I will try to answer this question with my every post. I would be delighted if you could keep me company each day as I am hoping to find some truly unique,elegant and sophisticated items to add some luxe to everyone's daily life.

Lina