This week RRR HQ has been all a-buzz with the launch of Little Citizens Boutique – a candy shop of kid’s clothes and lifestyle treats, taking temporary ‘pop-up’ residence chez Red Ruby Rouge.  To say we’re happy to share our space with this newbie store doesn’t quite cover it – we have loved soaking up the adorable baby gifts and exclusive ‘mini’ fashion lines brought to NI by the mastermind behind LCB, Alicia Waddell. Frankly we feel honored to share even a little in the launch of this inspiring new online retailer. 

For two weeks only Little Citizens Boutique’s mission is to bring the best designs from around the world. Seeking out independent and small labels from Paris to Hong Kong through the Mojave desert that design with vision and style. The toys and clothes inspire the imagination, to remind us of good times past and present, and to prepare little citizens for the adventures of their life. 

Little Citizens Boutique is unique not only in it’s product base but also in the fact it is the first Pop-Up shop to hit our home town Holywood and one of a growing group of exciting new businesses in Northern Ireland to jump on the band wagon of all things Pop-Up.

It seems that the first Pop-Ups appeared in 1999 in LA but the idea of having a short term store stocking limited edition items quickly spread from niche to global as brands like Kate Spade, Gucci and Liberty saw the benefit of creating an exclusive limited lease selling space.

2011 saw a wave of Pop-Up businesses spread across Northern Ireland, the most talked about one being Home, a collaboration between chef Ben Haller and furniture up-cycling collective Refound (who coincidentally collaborated with Alicia on kitting out LCB). Creating an event as well as first class dining the short-term nature of the Pop-up caused a frenzy of bookings so keen were we to share the experience before it was gone.

While we’re lucky enough to have the LCB oh our doorstep, come by and meet the team and check out the newest retail trend holding it’s own in this tough climate. And of course, don’t forget to pop in to see the latest in NYC design In Red Ruby Rouge, that way everyone will look good!

x Caroline

Here at RRR, we love ourselves a good Pop Up - whether resto, shop or art installation, what's not to love about a fresh and inspiring concept to brighten up your Monday morning and that is exactly what has happened here today. 

We are super-duper-uber delighted to be home to the Little Citizens Boutique, a haven of adorable baby clothes, perfect newborn gifts and the sweetest kid's lifestyle goodies we have ever seen. LCB is residing chez RRR for two weeks (June 11 - June 24) and we already feel inspired to have such an exciting new neighbour. You absolutely must take a few minutes to browse their b-e-a-utiful new web store (attention please to the hand drawn illustrations that pepper the site) and if you are local to our store, stop by to peruse these gorgeous picks up close. We challenge any mother/ grandmother/ god mother/ baby gift buyer not to want everything immediately! 

xfiona 

Last weeks' hot Red Carpet event had to be the ever stylish MTV Movie Awards. Never mind the actual awards it was all about the red carpet for us!  It was a relatively casual and laid back affair with the likes of Taylor Lautner and Channing Tatum going without a tie and unbuttoned shirts. The girls went for cute dresses and high stilettos.         

Our favourite of the night had to be the monochrome Martin Grant 2012 dress worn by RRR favorite Emma Stone. She paired the dress with Atwood two tone Grace pumps and Tiffany jewels. This dress just suits her down to the ground and as usual Emma Stone gives us all a lesson on how to rock the latest trends.

Emma Watson went for an on trend sports luxe look with a Brood Fall 2012 digi print top and skirt. She paired the edgy look with Tabitha Simmons Gothic sandals and rocky cuffs.

Fashion icon of the moment Kristen Stewart as usual got the look bang on with a Guishem Dress and Louboutin heels. We absolutely love the colours and style of this look and Kristen Stewart is fast becoming our go to girl for all the latest trends. She also took home the ‘Best Kiss’ award for the fourth year in a row!

Charlize Theron in the wake of success from Snow White and the Huntsman and Prometheus, wore a sizzling scarlet peplum Lanvin dress.  She kept things simple with her accessories, Jimmy Choo strappy sandals and Cartier jewels. Theron really brought some sophisticated style to the awards and this look is a winner.

So those are our favourites from the awards, who did you like?

xMary