BY KATE JONES – LONDON I’ve always been drawn to stones – even as a child on school trips I’d buy pieces of quartz in gift shops. Theres something intensely spiritual about holding a piece of rock in your hand that is millions of years old. I was asked by Victoria at The Womens’ Society… View more
I dread Wednesday afternoons. As much as I love supporting my daughter in her sports matches, every week I spend the afternoon shivering on the side of a hockey pitch or netball court, cocooned in all my cold weather gear and trying desperately to keep myself warm. Last winter I felt so grey the whole… View more
Founded in 2000, ASH is the brainchild of French shoe designer Patrick Ithier and Italian entroprenure Leonello Calvani, two prominent figures in the footwear industry. With Ithier’s eye for design and Calvani’s business acumen ASH was created. Featuring footwear at its core, ASH combines French flair with Italian-heritage design, Its impeccable craftsmanship and innovative… View more
Its cashmere season!! Cashmere, along with silk, is one of my favourite fabrics to wear. It feels amazing next to the skin – so soft and warm, but unlike synthetic fibres, its breathable. It has to be ethical of course, and luckily most cashmere brands these days are. I’m fortunate that I don’t have far… View more
Wow, what a month we have had! We are delighted to be winners of ‘Best Women’s Fashion’ in two separate local awards that are voted by you guys! THANK YOU! The Muddy Stilettos Awards 2018 romped to a close on Friday 18th May with thousands… View more
We all have frocks in our wardrobe for that one special occasion but as we live in a busy world where we have and want to be mindful… everyday is special 🙂So here our my tips on how to dress down? The Ash Dazed trainers (now £89) are the most comfortable and dress down item you… View more
For our next instalment in our Meet the Designer series, we’re chatting with designerextraordinaire Fabienne Chapot. You may recognise Fabienne’s work from recent new collections in the boutique. We just adore the bold prints and bright colours in her designs and they have already gone down a storm this summerin the boutique. We also hear on… View more
Meet Jane, she lives with her husband & teenage son in Worcestershire. In February 2013 in recognition of the year she hit the big Four-0 and she took a huge jump outside of her comfort zone to begin a blog about one of the main passions in life – FASHION. At The Women’s Society we… View more
Meet Sarah Lambourne designer for Bourne Collections a brand that we have stocked in the Boutique for eleven and a half years… since the day the Boutique opened! Bourne is a beautiful brand that we stock every season and we love the vibrancy and different styles that they have to offer. Bourne is definitely a… View more
These are our core wardrobe basics that will make a good foundation to any wardrobe, weather you shop the latest trends or prefer classic pieces. The pieces we have selected will work all year round and be key pieces in mixing and matching. Black Blazer A tailored black blazer is a classic piece and… View more
If you ask me, the true Instagram stars of the spring 2018 runways was footwear, and these can certainly be quite varied; from cowboy boots to embellished heels, out there crocs and see through plastic knee highs! There are sensible ones and impractical ones and amazing statement ones. There is a trend led pair out there waiting… View more
Yaya Clothing is a stylish brand which creates designs in line with current trends. They encompass simple Danish style that works for everyday, in minimalist colours and clean styles. It has been a favourite in the boutique for over 5 years now, and we really love the way their pieces mix together every season, allowing… View more
On Boxing Day we were “driving home for Christmas “. It’s always a long drive but we listen to music, eat lots of snacks and snuggle up in cocoa cashmere!! Amsterdam is a great city but Den Bosch is worth a visit. I met up with my bff to celebrate more then 30 years of friendship… View more
I love the January sales, it’s a throwback to my teenage self when I was gifted money from various far flung relatives to treat myself. So over the years I have honed the art of sale shopping, and figured out how to spend like a pro and make decisions which you won’t regret. My top… View more
A few weeks back now on Monday 16th October we held a charity event at Hertford Theatre to raise funds for the Willow Foundation. A charity which is based locally, Hatfield, and is the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable Special Days. The… View more
It’s the most wonderful and stressful time of the year 🙂 Us women/girls we have to think of everything and on top of that we want to look & feel good! Looking “good” is wearing outfits that make you smile and reflects your personality. First thing first lets get some shopping done, I prefer to… View more
At The Women’s Society Boutique we’re very proud of our carefully selected collections, Victoria works really hard to find these incredible designers and brands because we want to offer you something different, something special and something you’ll love to wear and feel super stylish in. Pyrus is one of our latest additions and although Winter… View more
Hi I’m Silvana & today I want to tell you all about the fabulous J Brand and Hudson Jeans. Starting with J Brand a revolution in styling, I absolutely adore this brand, they have a fabulous ingredient of spandex and Lycra which sucks you in pulling your bottom up and have a leg lengthening effect… View more
Christmas is just around the corner and that means celebrating in style. We all love a bit of sparkle and glamour and the holidays give us the perfect opportunity to channel our inner starlet. At The Women’s Society we love to style outfits for all occasions and Christmas is definitely one of our favourites because… View more
We love a trend but we love style more, because it’s everlasting; so we like to apply our style to trends and make them accessible and wearable for everyone. A great example of this is taking a wardrobe staple like a skirt, refine it down to a trend – the pleated skirt, then create looks… View more
Autumn is well and truly upon us and although we’re reluctant too say goodbye to the summer, fall does have it’s upsides stylistically. That slight chill in the air means we can start thinking about layering fabrics and we love combining natural textures together – velvet and denim with cashmere, metallic leather with cute prints…. View more
September, finally drinking a coffee without a “mummy look”. Back to work, back to an organised house and finally back to our normal routine! For some people routine is lovely and others dread it. Whatever it is we have to make it work until the next holiday. The mornings in September and early October are… View more
There’s an age old saying in fashion; ‘style over substance’, that’s mostly said by people wearing shoes too painful for walking, but too beautiful not to wear. So, when I find a brand and outfits that have both style and substance, clothes that are both stunning and seriously comfortable, I know I’m onto a winner…. View more
Summer is just around the corner alongside this years key summer sporting and celebratory events. The Boutique is bursting with all the latest high summer fashions to help you find that perfect outfit for your occasion. We are pleased to tell you that we’re hosting a day just for you where you can shop your… View more
It’s coming up to summer and it’s time to jet of somewhere for a city break, beach holiday or a wedding abroad. To give you a helping hand when planning your suitcase essentials Brand Ambassador Giulia has picked out her top picks from Ted Baker that will suit any occasion for your holidays. Lets start… View more
The clocks have gone forward, the first sight of summer is just around the corner and we are excited to venture out and find new places to eat, drink and to wear new clothes! Last week one of our #wsgirls ventured into London for a gin tasting. This season Religion has an bohemian feel, the mix of… View more
Introducing our latest brand, straight from the fashion principal of the world, Beatrice B! This Italian brand has real creativity and passion that runs through the collection, using modern shapes and silhouettes, and bold colour to create beautiful everyday and evening pieces. Beatrice B really does use the most beautiful of fabrics and you will just feel amazing when… View more
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and at The Women’s Society we have lost of goodies that will help make the best Mother’s Day for you. Everyone wants their mum to feel special so below we have some ideas that will make her day! Have you smelt our True Grace range in the Boutique, they truly… View more
Welcome Spring with colour confidence, eye popping tropical shades of greens now rule the Spring colour trend. Green is the new grey and we are loving all the different shades in this seasons collections. YAYA is a fantastic brand that will build up your wardrobe full of essentials, wearable pieces with feminine touches with sport… View more
This week the Spotlight is on Italian brand Silvian Heach. The collection this Spring/Summer17 is full of vibrancy, pattern, fun and lots of stripes! As a brand Silvian Heach pays a lot of attention to detail, weather it be fabric sourcing, embroidery or creating new fun prints. The collection is all very wearable; everyone will… View more
The beginning of the year is always seen as a fresh new start. One of the main new years resolutions that everyone makes is to lead a healthier lifestyle, going to the gym (joining the gym), trying new workout classes and generally leading a healthier lifestyle. Wednesday the 1st of February we celebrated and launched… View more
How to Hygge and make the most out the Scandinavian Lifestyle trend that has taken the UK By storm. What is Hygge? (Pronounced – Hoo-gag) Hygge is a word used to describe ‘a feeling of cosiness’. We have selected just 2 ways in which you can embrace Hygge into your life. Candles We love candles… View more
Save the Date! 10am – 3pm on Wednesday 1st February 2017 Join us ‘In Store’ for this fabulous Health and Wellbeing event! Showcasing our NEW ELLE Sports Range Meet our sports trainers & Stylists Enjoy FREE Detox Refreshments Demos + Q & A’s FREE Prize Draw on the Day Tailored Discount Health & Wellbeing, Yoga,… View more
We are heading into mid January now and the weather is still dull, damp and gloomy. So to help lift you out of the January Blues we have selected just a handful of our favourite pieces to brighten your week and your wardrobe! A staple pair of Jeans is essential for any wardrobe and when… View more
The SALE time of year can be a tedious time to shop, it is also tricky as the weather is still cold and Spring pieces are arriving in the boutique. When shopping the SALE it is always best, like anytime of year, to set a shopping list of pieces you are missing in your wardrobe… View more
I’ve always wanted to go on safari so when my husband proposed, then fiancé, the first thing on my mind was the honeymoon……. Well excluding the dress, the shoes, the party, the food!!!! As we got married abroad in June, we decided to delay the honeymoon a little to have something to look forward to…. View more
Hi I’m Silvana Jean Ambassador for The Women’s Society Boutique Today I want to tell you about the fabulous J Brand and Ida Jeans. Denim is so versatile and comes in a wide range of different cuts, shapes and styles, with clever high tech fabric and new designs popping up all the time. Its hard to know… View more
THIS week we wanted to illustrate the versatility of one of our wardrobe staples. Four of the WS Girls decided to show how easy it is to style a key piece and achieve lots of different looks. Victoria, Sophia, Silvana and Giulia chose the Maison Scotch grey fluffy knit and mixed it with lots of different pieces from… View more
REGULAR readers and customers will know we’ve been celebrating The Women’s Society Boutique turning 10 years old with lots of different events. We also wanted to celebrate as a team (some of us have been working at the boutique for years and others are quite new), together we make up a dedicated group who love The Women’s Society and work… View more
As you may know we have been celebrating 10 years here at The Women’s Society, we’ve got a new website, a revamped store, fantastic new collections – all to mark this momentous occasion. As an independent boutique 10 years is a milestone and marks years of hard work and dedication from Victoria and the WS… View more
This week we’re talking about Edblad, a Swedish brand who create jewellery, clothing and home furnishings. We’re delighted to offer a collection of Edblad jewellery in our boutique and wanted to share these unique designs. Hans and Catherine Edblad are the creative force behind this intriguing brand taking inspiration for their designs from their home with… View more
The weather has turned and autumn is upon us which gives us the perfect excuse to indulge in some new season coats and footwear. We’re spoiled for choice in the boutique and to say that we’re excited about our autumn/winter collections is an understatement, we love everything! However we have managed to select a few key… View more
We are celebrating 10 years of independent style here at The Women’s Society Boutique and to celebrate we had a special shopping day on Thursday. We invited our customers to come and share bubbly and cupcakes with us, see our latest collections and enjoy exclusive discounts. We had a wonderful day and have a few snaps… View more
Maison Scotch is a womenswear division of Scotch & Soda, taking inspiration from paintings, poems, different cultures, vintage pieces, ruins and artefacts for their collections. Clashing eras and combining classic silhouettes with unusual fabrics, vibrant colours and patterns. Scotch & Soda create quality pieces full of personality and style which is why we love having their latest collections… View more
On Friday we had the pleasure of hosting a personal styling day with Claudia Marcellis. It was a wonderful day so we wanted to share the special event with you and tell you a bit more about Claudia, her background and how she can help you with your wardrobe and styling… Claudia Marcellis is Dutch… View more
OUR beautiful boutique has been having a revamp over the last few weeks all ready for our 10 year celebrations. So as we move into a new season we have a new aesthetic; a fresh look to house our latest collections and make your shopping experience with us even better. We’re open for business and would love to talk… View more
Here at The Women’s Society we’re celebrating 10 years! This is a really exciting time for us with a new website and a revamped boutique, we’re really looking forward to the latest collections and our fresh new look. That said, the sun is still shining so we don’t want to dive straight into winter layers just yet; don’t worry… View more
WE love a wedding here at The Women’s Society so when it came to Victoria’s wedding we were all very excited. We couldn’t possibly keep all this excitement to ourselves so we wanted to share some of the gorgeous details of Victoria and Matthew’s special day on our lovely blog. So here’s a little look… View more
AS well as vibrant prints and pattern, we also love clean and contemporary, taking inspiration from Scandinavian design and channeling simplicity, minimalism and functionality. In tune with the current return of 90s trends – one of which is a renaissance in straightforward silhouettes, orderly visuals and fuss free fashion – we’ve created three fresh, summer… View more
A great way to give your look a summer boost is by investing in some bright accessories. This is such an easy way to update your look, adopt a trend or simply add a bit of sparkle and vibrancy to your day. With statement pieces like these you can add a real pop to a… View more
