Introducing…The Red Shoes!

December 14, 2011 · Filed under Various Items of Interest · Tagged , ,

Bonjour Kittens!

This week, we’re taking a look at the inspiration behind our beautiful new Kitten D’Amour Ballet Shoes, ‘The Red Shoes.’

The  ’Red Shoes’ from Kitten D’Amour are intended for display and decoration purposes only and make the perfect Christmas gift! These beautiful Ballet shoes were named after the classic 1948 film, which just happens to be Oscar winning director Martin Scorsese’s favourite film of all time!

Moira Shearer plays Vicky Page, a talented dancer who lands a starring role with a Parisian Ballet company, in a production based on a tragic fairytale. In an unusual twist, Vicky’s life begins to parallel the fairytale. 

Eventually she must choose between the only two things she has ever loved; the man of her dreams, or dance?

Click on the Red Shoes Poster to view the Trailer for the film.

A limited number of the exquisite Red Shoes are now available on-line at www.kittendamour.com, and in each Kitten D’Amour boutique, just in time for Christmas!

‘Till next we meet,

Yours,

Charli

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The Puppini Sisters

December 8, 2011 · Filed under Music For Swinging Kittens · Tagged , ,

Bonjour Kittens!

This week’s Kitten D’Amour featured artists are  The Puppini Sisters!

The group consists of Kate Mullins, Stephanie O’Brien and Marcella Puppini. This fantastic swing-punk trio formed in 2004, after the girls discovered their shared passion for Swing music. They describe themselves as part of a burlesque revival, ‘a modern Swing band.’

Their name, ‘The Puppini Sisters,’ pays tribute The Andrew Sisters, one of the greatest Blues and Rythym Swing groups of all time.

This week, we’re featuring two tracks from their 2007 debut album ‘Betcha’ Bottom Dollar,’ which can be purchased online here.

Click on either of the links below to listen to our favourite tracks from the album, a cover of Kate Bush’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ and Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I Will Survive.’ You can also find a complete track list on our ever expanding Kitten D’Amour playlist.

Puppini Sisters – Wuthering Heights

Puppini Sisters – I Will Survive

‘Til next we meet,

Yours,

Charli xx

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A Taste of Paris in the ’60s

November 30, 2011 · Filed under Music For Swinging Kittens

Bonjour and Bienvenue Kittens!

This week’s Kitten D’Amour featured artist is Henry Mancini, legendary Hollywood composer. Mr Mancini recorded over 90 albums in his lifetime, and was nominated for no less than 72 Grammy Awards and 18 Oscars.

He worked on numerous Hollywood classics, including Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Oddly enough though, it is his work on ‘The Pink Panther’ for which he is perhaps most widely recognised. The soundtracks to the Pink Panther films featured the infamous ‘Inspector Closseau Theme’ and ‘A Shot in the Dark.’ Both tracks have a very distinctive ’60s Parisian vibe.

Mr Mancini is regarded as creating some of the greatest film scores in cinema history. Click on either of the two links below to sample some of Mr Mancini’s work. You can find the complete soundtrack on our website.

Henry Mancini – A Shot in the Dark

Henry Mancini – The Inspector Clouseau Theme

‘Til next we meet.

Yours,

Charli

Xx

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Music For Swinging Kittens

November 23, 2011 · Filed under Music For Swinging Kittens · Tagged ,

Welcome to Kitten D’Amour’s ‘Music For Swinging Kittens!’

We will be regularly updating this section of the blog with information about the unique melodies you hear when you step inside one of our beautiful boutiques. Keep an eye out for our monthly ‘Top Ten,’ featuring a little information about our favourite artists, and where you can purchase their CDs.

 Simply click on any of the links highlighted in pink to view additional information on the music, albums and artists featured on the Kitten D’Amour Playlist!

Our first Kitten D’Amour featured Artist is legendary Italian film composer Ennio Morricone. One of Ennio Morricone’s most famous soundtracks is ‘I Malamondo’  and we have listed the tracks we play from this soundtrack on our ever growing ‘playlist’ . Please click on the Web Site link to view the complete playlist on our Web Site. To listen to two of Kitten D’Amour’s favourite ’I Malamondo’  tracks, click on the two links below:

Ennio Morricone – Penso A Te (Instrumental)

Ennio Morricone – Muscoli Di Velluto (Alternate)

Mr Morricone’s melodies have delighted audiences across the globe for well over fifty years. He has created music for 500 feature films and received countless musical accreditation (no less than two Grammys, two Golden Globes and five BAFTAS!). Mr Morricone is perhaps most famous for his work on Spaghetti Westerns, including cult classic The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Our featured track this week is ‘Penso A Te’ from Mr Morricone’s highly successful album I, Malamondo.

Be sure to have a listen, Kittens! You can find a complete track listing here. If you’re still craving some Morricone magic, you can purchase the album here.

‘Til next we meet.

Yours,

Charli

Xx

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Welcome Kittens!

November 22, 2011 · Filed under Uncategorized

Bonjour and greetings Kittens! Welcome to the new Kitten D’Amour blog!

My name is Charli and I will be your host and guide as you navigate the world of Kitten D’Amour! We hope that you will become a regular visitor to our new Blog!

Here are some of the features we are looking forward to bringing you over the next few weeks….
  • Regular updates on everything Kitten D’Amour, including information on our very latest collections.
  • Sneak-peaks of our work in-progress designs.
  • Interviews with the people that work behind the scenes at Kitten D’Amour.
  • Information on Kitten D’Amour events and promotions.
  • Styling advice.
  • A monthly top ten Kitten D’Amour playlist, to help you identify those unique melodies you hear when you step inside one of our beautiful boutiques!

If you have any questions about any of our designs or if you would like any styling advice please be sure to let me know.

I specialise in all things Kitten D’Amour, and have a passion for public relations and fashion, so please don’t hesitate to contact me on charli@kittendamour.com. You can also find me on Facebook.

‘Til next we meet.

Yours,

Charli

Xx

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Welcome to the all new Kitten D’Amour Blog!

October 19, 2011 · Filed under Various Items of Interest

We hope to update our new blog on a regular basis with lot’s of interesting features which we are sure you will love!

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