I’ll have to be honest here, I’m not really your floral wearing type. Bold, blousy prints have never quite managed to find their way into my wardrobe. BUT, and here’s the rub, I’m a hopeless romantic and I love real flowers in the house plus I have quite a thing
When I say home comforts, I’m not talking soft furnishings, snuggly cushions or voluminous throws. Nope, I’m talking about the sort of gorgeous stuff that makes home feel like home, always makes you feel happy however many times you look at it and brings joy to someone like me, who
Aaaah the slip dress, that underrated and oft’ forgotten slither of fabric that probably hangs limply in your wardrobe, has made a comeback. As the International collections got underway back in September I watched with increasing excitement as shimmying down catwalks came the slip dress with a new found confidence and
The truth is, I’m not that experimental with my make up. In fact, I tend to stick to a ‘no make up make up’ look and a sometime poorly applied eye liner or a smudge of brown eyeshadow. Considering I work in a world where cool and creative make up
Truth is, I’m a sucker for a prettily packaged product, especially if it’s scented, beautifying and of course, does what it says on the tin. Here are a few favourite newbies that have already found sanctuary in my bathroom cabinet. It’s a habit. Sorry NOT sorry. Aromatherapy Associates win hands
Ask any stylish woman what era has the most enduring appeal and I’ll lay odds it’s the sixties. First off, the make up and the hair; I’m talking kittenesque, with Jean Shrimpton and Jane BIrkin as key purveyors of the look – gently backcombed, bed-head hair, big eyes, nude lips
Many years ago, during a trip to New York fashion week, I stumbled upon a cute little boutique in Soho, the name of which whispered promises of bohemian delights that a jaded Fashion Director needed right there and then. It didn’t disappoint and there-on after in NYC, Miami and LA,
The temperature has dropped, it’s pitch black when the alarm goes off and the bare leg option is firmly out of the window. Yes, it’s that time. Whether you drape yourself in over-sized, blanket knits, layer up in skinny cashmere, or favour a statement cowl-neck, sweater weather is definitely here.
I’m fessing up. I have ALOT of bags. An entire cupboard stuffed with all shapes, sizes and fabrications. They are my guilty secret, because hidden from view, no one can really ever guess quite how many are squashed onto those shelves. Hell, I even forget myself. Every season I see
For those who know me, the fact that this, the second post, is dedicated to jewellery, will come as no big surprise. I mean, I set off machines at airports, jingle annoyingly on public transport and wear enough bangles to effectively be working out my right arm all day, every