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Slaley Hall Summer Soiree

Northumberland has two modes, Summer and Winter and it looks equally beautiful in either.  Bo and I were invited to Slaley Hall in the heart of Northumberland for the annual Summer Soiree, held during the height of Summer.  Not just any Summer, the Summer of 2018, yeah, the one where we had actual heat and sunshine at the same time.

With the sun high in the sky we set off for Northumberland with the top down, our sunglasses on, and not a jacket in sight.  We arrived at Slaley Hall in the evening with the sun beating down on us like noon on a Summer day, the setting literally couldn’t have been more perfect.  Slaley Hall is as welcoming as it is imposing, this gorgeous castle / manor house never fails to impress and seems to project a different persona from every aspect.  Tonight though, we were there for a showcase in conjunction with Duke Ata Bespoke, a menswear label by one of my BFFs held in the gardens, natch.

The rear of Slaley Hall in Northumberland, a view from the garden with blue skies overhead
Blogger Pixie Tenenbaum wearing hexagonal mirrored sunglasses and a striped Zara dress at the Slaley Hall Summer soiree in Northumberland in July 2018
Durham gin & honey cocktails and sunset themed mocktails at the Slaley Hall Summer soiree in Northumberland - Fashion Voyeur Blog

Guests were treated to sunset themed mocktails and cocktails prepared using Durham Gin (the house gin at Slaley Hall) on arrival, alongside canapés that looked like delicious mini ice cream cones but turned out to be some kind of weird tunafish wafer thing.  As we walked out to the gardens, the view opened out over beautiful, uber green grass and perfectly trimmed trees.  A live singer played on the lawn for us whilst we chatted and enjoyed the rare occurrence of some evening sunshine, think Nikki Beach, with grass.

The stone gazebo at the entrance to the Japanese ornamental garden hidden away at the rear of slaley Hall in Northumberland - Fashion Voyeur blog
Menswear Tailor Duke Ata of Duke Ata Bespoke wearing a green suit with pocket square holding a glass of champagne as he gives a talk on his brand at the Slaley Hall Summer Soiree in Northumberland - Fashion Voyeur Blog
The still pond and purple leaves of the Japanese Ornamental Garden at Slaley Hall in Northumberland - Fashion Voyeur Blog

After a chance to catch up and chat, we were escorted to the Japanese Ornamental Garden further down in the grounds of Slaley Hall.  A feature that’s pretty well hidden, almost like a secret garden which casts the most perfect light over it’s red and purple leaves and super still pond.  At the entrance to the Garden there’s a stone bandstand type structure, we’re told it can be hired for private dining parties and decked out with lanterns, or used for smaller wedding ceremonies and I can’t help but think what a gorgeous moment that would make.  Today though we’re assembled to hear from Duke Ata about his latest venture, the Duke Ata Clubhouse.  If you haven’t already read my post about the Clubhouse launch event you can find it here.  Duke and his team spoke about their quest to find the perfect base for the Duke Ata Bespoke brand and how as well as the bespoke tailoring range, the brand will now produce a ready to wear collection for men comprising suiting, shirts, socks and shoes, all available to view on the rack at the Duke Ata Bespoke clubhouse in Jesmond.

A shot of Pixie Tenenbaum in the centre of the Japanese Ornamental Garden at Slaley Hall's Summer soiree taken by Bo Curtis-Darville on the iPhone X
A picture of a table full of Duke Ata bespoke gift bags each containing an emerald green Duke Ata bespoke pocket square for guests at the Slaley Hall Summer Soiree in Northumberland
Duke Ata wearing Duke Ata Bespoke, shot taken by Pixie Tenenbaum using the iPhone X

After his informal presentation, I grabbed Duke for a chat about some of the intricacies of how the Clubhouse will operate and in his usual relaxed tone, he told me that it’s there to be used, basically if a client wants an appointment the team will make it happen.  A driver will be sent to pick up the client from any North East location to bring them to the studio where they’ll chat about personality, style, likes and dislikes so that Duke can get a feel for what the client needs.  After that, the process begins and the suit is crafted to the exact specifications for that particular client.  It’s simple, but also elaborate and it’s a very client-centric approach.  Obviously I know all of this, I hang out there, I’ve even played the vintage piano that sits in the Clubhouse.

Sunset over Slaley Hall at the Summer soiree in Northumberland

At the end of the evening we make our way back across the manicured lawns to the main Slaley Hall building and I can’t help but notice just how beautiful it looks in the Northumberland sunset, right here in the UK.

Pixie

 

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In There Like Ugly Swimwear

Saddle up Voyeurs ‘cos this one’s a doozie…

I’m in the process of building up a collection of the most awesome swimsuits I can find, ready for a vacation in just a couple of months.  So far I’ve amassed a pretty fine suite of swimwear including some super cool high leg, slogan one pieces and some weirdly dramatic ones that are purely there for the spectacle.  Anyway, that all pales in comparison when you see what I came across this morning; it’s quite possibly the best worst swimsuit you’ve ever seen.

 

Named ‘The Sexy Chest’, It’s both glorious and hideous in equal measure and I’ve never put anything in my cart so quick in all my life.  You’re looking at a swimsuit that’s been screenprinted with a hairy chest, complete with hairy nips and bellybutton.  It comes in three skin shades so you can really perfect that nude look whilst strolling on the beach.  Oh yes, this one is special, it even has hair on the butt so you can keep all eyes on you as you walk away.  For what it’s worth, I love this piece as much as I hate it and am sat now debating whether to hit ‘Pay Now’ on the Beloved Shirts website and part with the £35 it costs.

Feast your eyes on this Voyeurs, it’s one you’ll need to look at more than three times and if you hate it, you’ll realise when you’re still thinking about it tomorrow that it’s genius and you just maybe, actually love it.  It’s definitely part of the Ugly Clothing movement and a poor excuse for you to embrace the #FreeTheNipple campaign, once you get over it’s weirdness.  I’m not so sure I’d hit up The Mineral House in it, but, and I can’t believe I’m saying this, I’m actually genuinely contemplating it as beachwear.  In the Real World however, I’m pretty certain Mama Tenenbaum would be absolutely horrified and ban me from the pool.  worth it?  Probably.

Gross?  Absolutely.  Weird? definitely.  Genius?  100%.  In your face Instagram, this swimsuit is gonna be all over you throughout the Summer.

Pixie xo

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Tenenbaums On Tour: Vacay!

As you know Voyeurs, I just got back from an amazing vacation visiting Mama Tenenbaum in Menorca and this time, my (non twin) brother Horlicks and his wife Kate came along too.  I don’t usually write about this type of thing but Menorca is pretty special and I got some awesome pictures so thought I’d let them do the talking…

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We got off to a great start at Newcastle Airport; travelling with an Autistic passenger with the added complication of a severe learning disability and a rare chromosomal abnormality can be tricky to say the least but Jet2 Ground Crew member Dean Johnson was amazing, organising a separate bus to take Plankton and his entourage to the plane and even escorting him to the plane door.  Snaps for Dean and Jet2, seriously guys, that’s a great thing you’ve got going on there.

We visited gorgeous Ciutadella on market day, if you haven’t been I’d highly recommend it.  From the beautiful police station to the smell of leather drifting around the market, it’s a veritable treat for the senses and there are tiny side streets to amble along and admire the architecture (and doors).  I couldn’t resist picking up a pair of Little Lord Fauntleroy style bloomers (yes, really) and some other pieces.

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In the small hill top town of Alaior, the locals come together every Saturday night for live music and dancing in the square, it’s something not really known by visiting tourists and it’s rare to find another English speaking person there but it’s well worth a visit.  The sounds of Santana blast out during our visit and yes, Plankton and I dabbled…

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Back in Son Bou I discovered a picture of yours truly on the Wall of Fame in the world famous Mai Tai Bar (which serves one of the best gin and tonics I’ve ever had, it’s an experience not to be missed).

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I wore headwear, but no crowns….

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And was woken up far too early on more than one occasion….

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I wore ONE BIKINI on ONE DAY, the first time in 22 years in fact, and was trolled for it:

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We visited beautiful Mahon, a wonderfully eclectic mix of all things new and old from the flagship Stradivarius store to the old castle walls.  There’s also awesome street art at every turn…

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The reason for our visit, my mama’s husband’s 60th birthday, went on for a full seven days of eating out and drinking Mahon gin and far too many pictures of me smiling or looking drunk…

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I had a Marilyn moment….

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And we watched the most beautiful sunsets over Sant Tomas beach, famed for it’s gorgeous aspects…

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The Tenenbaum Olympics took place, disappointingly, my brother and I were the only entrants and the proceedings were halted pretty quickly during the Lunge Race when this happened…

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We took the boardwalk to the beach, something I think of a lot when I’m in the UK, put simply, it’s a myriad of wooden walkways leading to different aspects of the beach and various beach and surf bars.  Doesn’t sound like much, I guess you had to be there…

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We haven’t even started on the doors yet…. if you’re a fellow #archilover then the #DoorsOfMenorca are seriously good, yes, even with a #PhotoTerrorist.  Thanks Horlicks, you’re adoorable (see what I did there??).

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I bought stuff.  Natch… (Let it be known that this little bottle of golden goodness {centre} is an absolute #HairHero, if you’re in Spain, stock up and then give it all to me)

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I took a lot of pictures of my feet, in my defence I was road testing a new gel nail system from Essie, but I know what you’re thinking: weird.  Am I right?

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…..and a few of my butt, but that was just for the #BikiniHaters and I gained a few tattoo hating trolls in the process…

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As for the rest of the vacation, it truly was lush.  From the busy city to the fishing ports, the night markets to the cocktail bars, the place is visually gorgeous and the people are friendly.  There’s loads to keep kids entertained too, not my usual topic but there’s a gazillion play parks which are well equipped and clean all over Menorca.  Bo actually allowed me to photograph him once or twice too #Winning.

There’s not a lot more you can ask for from a family vacation is there?  Yes, Mama Tenenbaum cried on our arrival and our departure but you’d expect nothing less would you #Voyeurs?

So now I’m back in the UK there’s one thing that’s top of my priority list and that’s booking my next break.  Nice, I’m coming for you….

Pixie xo

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People will stare, make it worth their while

Pixie Tenenbaum

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