How about running away from the northern hemisphere chilling temperatures and embrace the tropical warmth from South America?   Affectionately known as Cidade Maravilhosa – the Marvellous City – Rio de Janeiro will not disappoint. Whatever your expectations, Rio de Janeiro is more beautiful, breathtaking and vibrant than any words or photos can do justice. We all plan our obligatory stops at big tourist attractions such as the Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain, but here is an insider list of amazing places to visit in Rio de Janeiro, this beautiful city in Brazil.     STAY Quinta Azul In this boho chic-style accommodation, you will stumble upon an amazing colonial building with designer touches in all directions. Situaded in Santa Teresa hills, the place surrounded by lush green woodlands with breathtaking views...

Going away this summer? Then don’t forget your jewellery. Accessories allow you the option of switching up your style quickly, easily and without the need for half of your wardrobe. Whether you are headed to an exotic beachside destination or simply taking in the sights on a European city break, here at I Love Designer we’ve highlighted what you need to know on what to pack, how to pack, and how to keep your jewellery safe. Remember, it’s always about packing light, and nothing achieves this better than accessories.   What to Pack Traveling light is all about versatility – ensuring you have pieces to cover you day in and day out and which transition beautifully from morning to night. We suggest sticking with a few neutral pieces, including small...

Sensational views, stunning scenery and an explosion of history. Their individual culture and art make Santorini and Bali two of the most extraordinary destinations in the world. Santorini is Greece’s most popular island and it’s not difficult to see why. White-washed Cycladic cliffside architecture, breathtaking views out to the deep blue Aegean, and last but certainly not least, romantic and world-famous sunsets. Bali is Indonesia’s prized destination – a volcanic beauty offering absolute seclusion and glorious tropical imagery with charm, ambience and tranquility. It is easy to become lost in the beauty of these two islands with their postcard-perfect bays and sublime landscapes where it really is a case of having to see it to believe it. In preparation for your next getaway to these two otherworldly beauties, we have...

iLoveDesigner’s Spring/Summer 2017 Collection For iLoveDesigner’s Spring/Summer 17 campaign, we flew to the beautiful Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat in Ipoh, Perak Darul Makmur, Malaysia to capture the essence of the collection. In case you missed our last post on this magnificent country and the exquisite resort (both of which need to be on your bucket list), you can find it here. This season’s works of art draw inspiration from graphic shapes and natural and artificial stones, large-linked chains, elaborate earrings, bold statement necklaces, and sculptural and expressive handbags. iLoveDesigner offers you just a small selection of the trends to covet this coming season, making them absolute must-haves for your next holiday. Less is More Say goodbye to layers and hello to statement pieces. Think individuality versus bling; symmetry versus asymmetry. Leading...

In true East meets West form, we're celebrating the year of the rooster as Chinese New Year gets underway. With festivities starting in the far-east and quickly making their way to London, we wanted to delve a little deeper and find out what all this celebration is about. What are the cultural traditions? Where did it all begin? And most importantly, what is there to eat? Well, it is Sunday, our agenda consists of shopping, reading and eating, of course. Chinese New Year is the most elaborate and prolonged holiday in the Eastern calendar, and is celebrated from Taiwan and Singapore, to Cambodia and Mauritius with indulgence, opulence and grace. Originating many centuries ago, it is thought that Chinese New Year, or the 'Spring Festival' began from the celebration of...