THE MAGAZINE of

BERKELEY SQUARE COSMETICS

OF BERKELEY SQUARENightingale

Luxury beauty

& couture

KEEP WARM WITH STYLISH WINTER WARMERS

IN STYLE…IN THE BAG!

Nightingales Social Flutterby visits

On|Off and the Russian Ball

Quick fi x Manicure tips from the experts© Victoria and Albert Musuem, London

CONTENTS

Dear Readers,

We have great delight in welcoming you to read and enjoy our fi rst

issue of ‘The Nightingale’. In our debut issue we have covered our

highlights of 2008 including the 13th Annual Russian Summer

Ball, On|Off S/S 2009 Party, The Spirit of the Age Jazz Party plus

celebrity handbag Auction with Instyle Magazine and much more.

Following the launch of BSQ Natural Couture which took place

at The Banqueting House this year we have drawn inspiration

from the visually impactful packaging for the feature on British

Fashion Photographer John French whose extensive collection

of fashion images is housed at London’s Victoria and Albert

Museum.

We hope you enjoy reading ‘The Nightingale’ and we look forward

to welcoming you back for the spring issue!

Best wishes,

P4 RUSSIAN SUMMER BALL P6 ON|OFF P8 INSTYLE AUCTION P9 BEAUTY BUZZ P10 FASHION NEWS P12 THROUGH THE LENS… P14 JAZZ AGE GARDEN PARTY

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Sally-Anne Shrimpton Editor, The Nightingale of Berkeley Square

Keep your hands soft and supple during the cold winter

P9

Highlight of “Nightingales” year

– the launch of Bsq. Natural Couture

P4

THE

LETTER

EDITOR’S

SummerSummerT

he highlight of “Nightingales”

year was the launch of Bsq.

Natural Couture held at the

glamorous 13th Russian Summer

Ball. Every year the Ball raises money

for the Romanov Fund helping

disadvantaged children.

Guests of honour their Highnesses

Prince and Princess Dimitri of Russia

and the patronage of H.H. Princess Olga

of Russia join the London and Russian

high society A list to enjoy an elegant

feast presented by award-winning

caterer Anton Mosimann. Followed

by classical ballroom and traditional

Russian Dancing under the stunning

Rubens ceiling of The Banqueting

House to music provided by the

Cabaret Russe, Russian Gypsy band.

At the close of the evening all guests

received an exclusive Bsq. Natural

Couture goody bag before they went on

sale at Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly.

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RUSSIAN SUMMER BALL in association with

BERKELEY SQUARE The Banqueting House, Whitehall

6TH JUNE 2008Photos by Ayo Banton

Sofi e Wotton of Bentley & Skinner andKatya Zemtsova of Tatler

Victoria & Richard of Berkeley Square presenting Bsq. Natural Couture to the guests of honour

Alexander Suscenko, Chairman H.H. Princess Olga of Russia, Highnesses Prince and Princess Dimitri of Russia

RUS S I AN

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Anna Pavlova’s necklace presented by Bentley & Skinner of Bond street was the star of the auction.

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To celebrate the 10th successful season of On|Off at London Fashion Week the Royal Academy of Arts welcomed a host of celebrities and leading fashion industry luminaries for the ‘invitation only’ event. Guests included Tara

Palmer Tomkinson, Lady Victoria Hervey, Grazia Style Director Paula Reed and Fashion Expert Caryn Franklin.

On|Off launched in 2003, as an alternative to the British Fashion Council tents offering young designers the opportunity

artists. Berkeley Square Cosmetics Company were proud to be included in the exclusive VIP goody bags which were designed by Natalie Thakur.

The event also exhibited a number of trend inspired Beach Huts which had each been customised by a celebrity. These included

Peaches Geldoff, Jasmine Guiness and Alesha Dixon. The exclusive beach huts were then sold at auction in aid of charity Guests were also able to view the retrospective exhibition with work from Zoe Bradley, Wrap 3, Avsh Alom Gur and Gardem. The event also featured a vintage style DJ set by DJ78.

at

LONDON FASHION WEEK PARTY GUESTS BROWSE

the exclusive collections

CARYN FRANKLINwith her VIP goody bag

LADY VICTORIA HERVEY views the customised beach huts

CELEBRITY GUEST TARA PALMER-TOMKINSON

ABOUT

town

“On|Off launched

in 2003, as an

alternative to the

British Fashion

Council tents”

“vintage style DJ set by DJ78”

3OFTHE BEST...

DJ78sets the mood with his vintage vinyl

to show to press and buyers during London Fashion Week featuring two catwalk arenas, designer exhibition, VIP and press lounge, viewing lounge and featured

The exclusive beach huts were then sold at auction in aid of charity

Conchita DressMonsoon

Purple one shoulder

maxi dressPrinciples

Autumn / Winter 2008 has seen a return to asymmetric shapes. Here we have selected 3 of the best party dresses from the high street

£160

£85

£55

£160

One Shoulder Bow DressLypsy

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SAVANNAH MILLERfrom design duo Twenty8Twelve

LIMITED EDITION CHANEL

Chanel

FASHION

diary BBEAUTY

buzzIN STYLE HANDBAG auction

JimmyChoo

BSQ 1920S FIG & CHERRY

£5.95 FROM BOOTS NATIONWIDE OR BSQUARE.CO.UKThis hand cream contains nourishing shea butter to help soften hands.

The rich formulation is very intensive and makes a great night time treat to moisturise hands as you sleep. The fragrance is also perfect for winter with the warming fi g scent.

CIATÉ TOO SWEET TO EAT£15.25 AVAILABLE FROM CIATÉ.CO.UKA tasty treat for your hands to condition, moisturise and exfoliate. The gentle sugar scrub gets rid of dead skin to reveal smooth, nourished hands. Simply rub over your hands and let the jojoba oil melt into the skin. Rinse away any excess with warm water.

KIRSTY ALLSOPsets her sights on a bag from the In Style Auction

EMMA BUNTONspices up the auction

A SELECTION OF PRÉT-A-PORTEA TREATS

Bally

Prada

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IN STYLE MAGAZINE HOSTED ITS FIRST EVER HANDBAG AUCTION RAISING MONEY FOR THE RAINBOW TRUST CHILDREN’S CHARITY AT THE BERKELEY HOTEL BALLROOM. THE MAGAZINE WELCOMED THE FASHION PACK TO A FUN FILLED AFTERNOON OF CHAMPAGNE PRET A PORTEA AND THE CHANCE TO BID ON THE MOST EXCLUSIVE ARM CANDY.

Presented by Lauren Laverne and In Style Editor Trish Halpin the event featured bags from luxury fashion housed Chanel, Burberry, Gucci and YSL. Celebrities including Keira Knightley, and Jessica Alba donated their own designer bags for the auction in aid of the charity.

Guests included Emma Bunton, Tana Ramsey, Kirsty Allsopp, Ben Grimes, Savannah Miller and Tamara Beckworth. Bsq was proud to be included in the VIP gift bags with a selection of the Bsq Natural Couture range.

KEEP YOUR HANDS SOFT AND SUPPLE DURING THE COLD WINTER WEATHER WITH OUR CHOICE OF THE BEST HAND CARE PRODUCTS

BSQ NATURAL COUTURE WHITE BERGAMOT

£10 FROM FORTNUM & MASON OR BSQUARE.CO.UK

A soft fragranced hand cream in beautiful packaging – it’s also all natural as it contains no harsh preservatives. The uplifting white bergamot makes the ideal on the go hand cream and an addition to your hand bag must haves.

A HELPING HAND THIS WINTER

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Sweater Dress Every capsule wardrobe needs a chic sweater dress for winter. The molten knit works well for day-to-night. Wear with knee high boots or heels.

Magenta Wool Coat by Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti

£570 AVAILABLE FROM WWW.ERIC-BOMPARD.COM

£250 FROM NET-A-PORTER.COM

£566 FROM WWW.MY-WARDROBE.COM

30TH OCTOBER 2008 RIGBY & PELLER OPENED THEIR SIXTH STORE AT LONDON’S NEW WESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE.

The store opened to hundreds of customers queuing to claim their goody bag fi lled with exclusive products including items from Berkeley Square Natural Couture range. Rigby & Peller, bespoke lingerie, have held the Royal Warrant of Appointment

SHOPPERS News

BABY ITScold outside…WRAP UP AND KEEP OUT THE COLD WITH OUR CHOICE OF KNITWEAR FOR WINTER 2008/09

Alexander McQueen Cropped Pea Coat This black pea coat is a classic and will match any outfi t. The double-breasted military style jacket is 100% wool.

£656 FROMNET-A-PORTER.COM

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Corsetieres to H.M. Queen Elizabeth since 1960. The stores stock the Rigby & Peller brand plus over 30 other labels including Aubade, La Perla and Freya and offer a complimentary bra fi tting service fi t for a Queen!

Eric Bompard Super Twist Cable Turtle Neck Sweater

Marc by Marc Jacobs Quantum

ERIC BOMPARD Fuschia Ribbed Fingerless Mittens

£50 AVAILABLE FROM WWW.ERIC-BOMPARD.COM

mers

THROUGH THE LENSJohn French(1906–1966) PHOTOGRAPHER

JOHN FRENCH WAS ONE OF LONDON’S TOP FASHION PHOTOGRAPHERS OF THE 1950S AND 1960S, AN ERA WHEN THOSE WHO WORE AND PHOTOGRAPHED CLOTHING FOR A LIVING COULD BECOME FAMOUS OVERNIGHT.

The models he worked with included the most famous of the time, many were debutantes who went on to become well-known society fi gures. French persuaded the art editors of the national press to use his fl awlessly lit images of top models and his work appeared in virtually every newspaper and magazine.

After his death the John French archive was presented to the Victoria and Albert Museum, the worlds greatest museum of decorative arts and design, and his work has been celebrated as part of a major exhibition ‘The Golden Age of Couture’. His elegant images were the inspiration for this collaboration between the V&A and The Berkeley Square Cosmetics Co.

AN OUTSTANDING RANGE OF PREMIUM FRAGRANCES & TOILETRIES FROM BERKELEY SQUARE COSMETICS CO. IN ASSOCTIATION WITH THE V&A.

• No parabens• No mineral oils• No SLES• No harsh preservatives• No artifi cial colours• No ethanol perfume bases

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JAZZ AGE Garden PartySPIRIT OF THE AGE AND BERKELEY SQUARE TRANSPORTED GUESTS BACK IN TIME FOR A JAZZ AGE GARDEN PARTY!

The Jazz Age Garden Party was a unique opportunity to dress up in the in the spirit of the 1920s and 1930s for a superb picnic concert and garden party which took place on the beautiful terraced lawns of Westonbirt House in the southern Cotswolds on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August.

BEN STEPHENS AND FRIENDS enjoy an authentic picnic

MS JUNE PARKER-SMITH & JEREMY HOLDEN enjoy the shadeon a balmy summers day.

CELINE SYKES judging the Concors d’Elegance

ROARING good fun…

A range of the latest Bentley motorcars provided by Bentley Cardiff were also showcased around the grounds of the house. Spirit of the Age revived the correct tradition of Concours d’Elegance, with a competition judging people not only on the beauty of their car but also on the splendour of the owner’s attire with all vintage car owners receiving Berkeley Square Lime & Clarysage fragrances.

“The focus of the event was just as much about music and fashion, as it was about cars. There was such a verve, energy and mould-breaking inventiveness during the period which we successfully recaptured at the event. All guests were dress to the nines for a very individual day out.”Laurence Trackman, Spirit of the Age founder

WESTONBIRT HOUSE was the magnifi cent backdrop

BERKELEY SQUARE LIME & CLARYSAGE PERFUME