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London Boroughs join forces to save libraries
June 25, 2011 08:56 | News
One million residents are set to benefit from a plan commissioned by three of London's boroughs that will ensure the survival of 21 public libraries.The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), Hammersmith and Fulham, and Westminster City Councils, have...
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Cimarron jeans arrive at Harvest
June 24, 2011 10:58 | Shopping
Brand new in at Harvest this month is the European jeans brand Cimarron, with these brilliant bright jeans that are perfect for this season's colour blocking trend. With its roots in Spain and France, this is one stylish denim designer.Cimarron was...
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Local resident to cycle to Paris for Macmillan Cancer Support
June 24, 2011 08:01 | News
Local resident, Peter Holland is to embark on a 470-kilometre journey from London to Paris – by bike. Starting in Blackheath on Wednesday 17 August, he aims to finish on the following Saturday (20 August), under the Eiffel Tower.Holland, who...
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TV review: Made in Chelsea episode seven
June 24, 2011 07:37 | Entertainment
This weekend, I had a row with my boyfriend. I had drunk too much, he made a joke about me eating a potato, I didn’t like the joke about the potato, apparently I misunderstood the joke about the potato. I...
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Triyoga opens next week on the King's Road - with free classes
June 23, 2011 12:11 | News
The London yoga and Pilates studio, Triyoga hits Chelsea this Saturday (2 July), as it opens its new branch at 372 King's Road. And to entice people to come in, they're offering free yoga classes throughout the day, taught by some of...
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Paralympic ambassador launches Links of London's 2012 collection
June 23, 2011 11:02 | News
Fine jewellery store Links of London at 16 Sloane Square will be holding an exclusive event on Monday 27 June to launch Entwine - part of the brand's exquisite London 2012 collection. And paralympic ambassador Sarah Storey OBE will be there...
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Your weekend on the King's Road
June 23, 2011 10:33 | Entertainment
Our picks of the best things going on around the King's Road this weekend. There's Wandsworth Bridge Road's summer fête, a concert by the Kensington Philharmonic Orchestra and a brand new play at the Jerwood Theatre. Don't miss any of...
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Come to our summer party!
June 23, 2011 08:45 | Entertainment
To celebrate the summer, Kingsroad.co.uk is hosting a party for readers at JuJu, 316-318 King’s Road, on Wednesday 20 July – where songstress and E4's Made in Chelsea star, Gabriella Ellis, will be performing live.The night kicks off at 7pm...
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Nailing It! Sophy Robson's star-studded launch
June 23, 2011 08:05 | Entertainment
As we reported last month, Sophy Robson has opened a luxury nail bar at Hari's, 223 Kings Road and on Tuesday night, it was her much anticipated launch at Tuatura Club.
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Knots: an unusual kind of rug
June 22, 2011 16:11 | Shopping
Right now, we're wishing we had one of Knots' rugs on the floor at Kingsroad.co.uk towers. They're fun, they're bright, and they're different from your usual floor covering. And after moving from their Battersea showroom, they have a brand new...
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Best of three: ice cream bars
June 22, 2011 14:44 | Shopping
Here at Kingsroad.co.uk, we strongly believe that it's never too cold for ice cream. So even though it doesn't feel like summer, we've picked our favourite ice cream joints on the King's Road. All you need to do is choose...
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My King's Road - Bola Ogundipe
June 22, 2011 13:35 | News
This month marks five years since the opening of luxury bespoke jewellery boutique Mijola Daniel on 309A King’s Road – founded by design lover and jewellery and fabric specialist, Bola Ogundipe. Each piece of Bola’s hand-crafted jewellery is inspired by...
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Wandsworth Bridge Road summer fête
June 22, 2011 12:28 | News
The Wandsworth Bridge Road fête is happening this Saturday 25 June, with fairground stalls, wine and food tastings, flower arranging and pottery workshops, Flamenco dancing, live music, face painting, a barbecue and strawberries and cream.Kicking off at 11am with an...
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New Sydney Evan diamond collection at Austique
June 22, 2011 10:43 | Shopping
Sydney Evan's diamonds do to women what Rosie Huntington Whiteley does to men. So it's no surprise that we became weak-kneed at the sight of these sparkling beauties. Yes, ladies, Austique are now stocking the new range – so get...
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New summer menu at The Phene
June 21, 2011 10:58 | Entertainment
The Phene in Chelsea is, if nothing else, a sleek pub, perfect for an after work drink. But despite being consigned to the scrapheap in 2006 after customer numbers dropped, it has seen a revival in the last few months...
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Come to Steve Strange's birthday party
June 20, 2011 11:49 | Entertainment
The front man from Visage and figurehead of the New Romantics movement, Steve Strange, is holding his 52nd birthday party at Mare Moto, 563 King's Road, on Wednesday night (22 June) – and Kingsroad.co.uk readers are invited.The night will be...
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Sweaty Betty's tennis range
June 20, 2011 11:30 | Shopping
To celebrate the first day of the Wimbledon championships, we've picked out our favourite tennis clothing from Sweaty Betty – so if watching the game has inspired you to get on the court yourself, make sure you're kitted out in...
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Five things to do this week on the King's Road
June 20, 2011 10:41 | Entertainment
Our pick of the best things to do this week on the King's Road, including charity wine tastings, Wimbledon-themed afternoon teas, where to find local sales and discounts and a Scandinavian party at Barts. You definitely won't be bored...HAVE A...
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Guest Post from American Girl in Chelsea – WIN a free facial
June 20, 2011 09:58 | Shopping
Do you need your summer glow back? !QMSMediCosmetics in Sloane Square is giving away a free 90-minute facial to readers of the popular local blog, American Girl in Chelsea and Kingsroad.co.uk. In order to enter visit American Girl in Chelsea and...
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Gordon Ramsay restaurant named top in UK by TripAdvisor
June 20, 2011 09:28 | News
Chelsea's critically acclaimed Restaurant Gordon Ramsay – named after and owned by the famous TV chef – has been voted London's number one restaurant by users of the world’s largest travel website, TripAdvisor.
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Cocktail recipe: Henry J. Bean’s June Bug
June 19, 2011 16:19 | Entertainment
The lovely people at Henry J. Bean’s 195-197 King’s Road, have shared the recipe of their favourite cocktail of the summer – the June Bug. It’s fruity, refreshing and rather alcoholic. Just the way we like it.
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My King’s Road: Tanya Barrow
June 18, 2011 10:50 | Entertainment
I have lived quite a nomadic life. I lived in six houses from Wimbledon to Birmingham to Rutland before I left home at 17. From there it was Essex, north London, Saudi Arabia, Berkshire and now finally Hampshire at the...
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Father’s Day gift list: Lalique New York clock
June 17, 2011 18:31 | Shopping
Sporting geometric, linear design reminiscent of the Brooklyn Bridge, this New York clock from Lalique’s signature collection was inspired by the 1920s architecture of the Big Apple.Available in both a sleek, modern black crystal and a more classic clear crystal...
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Tennis at Bluebird, just in time for Wimbledon
June 17, 2011 07:53 | News
Bluebird Chelsea has teamed up with Veuve Clicquot to bring the King’s Road a relaxed summer space with fine food and an outdoor television screen, so you can watch the live Wimbledon championships and a series of movies alfresco.The area...
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TV review: Made in Chelsea
June 16, 2011 18:39 | Entertainment
The other day, I found myself having supper with a group of my friends and the inevitable arose. “I watched Made in Chelsea for the first time last night,” my friend Farly said. “It was bloody awful.”
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Whistles 40% off spring/summer sale
June 16, 2011 18:11 | Shopping
Are you searching for that last minute wedding outfit or putting the finishing touches on your holiday wardrobe before you jet off for a much needed break? Well elbows at the ready ladies, the Whistles summer sale is here and...
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Father's Day gift list: Prometheus Bound books
June 16, 2011 14:49 | Shopping
Looking for something a little more unique for your Dad on Father's day. If something from the realm of literature is the kind of present you're after, today is the last day to order from the range of pre-bound books...
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WIN a honeymoon in Jamaica and Links of London jewellery
June 16, 2011 13:49 | Shopping
Getting married soon? To celebrate their new bridal jewellery collection launch, Links of London is offering one couple £2,000 to spend in store – on their choice of timeless wedding bands, earrings or gifts for maids and ushers. The bride...
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Grand Designs – 60% off sale at Designers Guild
June 16, 2011 13:33 | Shopping
As the warm summer weather continues, fingers crossed, breathe some fresh ideas into your home at The Designers Guild Summer Sale this Friday 17 June, 267 King’s Road.
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Your weekend on the King's Road
June 16, 2011 09:34 | Entertainment
Let us plan your weekend, so you don't have to – with our pick of the best the King's Road has to offer. There's fine Malaysian cuisine, discounts at Henry J. Bean's, a French-inspired day out with games of pétanque and...
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