When you hear the word “Burberry”, the famous trench springs to mind. This collection serves up a twist on that great British classic whilst introducing some other traditional styles including herrin...
A few days before bidding farewell to Paris, a dear friend and I dined at the Palais Garnier’s new restaurant. Having looked at the heavenly dessert list, we skipped starters and went straight ...
Living abroad is a great thing, and I wouldn’t change those experiences for anything. On the downside, it can be hard to maintain friendships when you’ve been away for long periods of tim...
This best part of this little ole blog of mine is the interaction with readers. Canadian Sarah contacted me 8 months ago as she planned her amazing trip to London and Paris with her super cool mum Sh...
Since returning home to London, I’ve been juicing twice a day. After my morning cup of warm water with grated ginger (I live on this stuff – delish) or a slice of lemon, I make a juice. Here I ...
A trip to ultra sleek Un Dimanche à Paris in the fabulous Saint Germain district further cements my view that people who dislike chocolate are complete weirdos. Hidden in a little courtyard, it would...
I never quite understood the allure of Charlize until I saw what is quite frankly the best fashion ad ever, and now this editorial in Elle France makes me weak at the knees. Yes, major girl crush goi...
As a certified Afternoon Tea addict, the idea of getting to grips with the real deal in a professional kitchen sounded like a dream. When said professional kitchen happens to be in London’s 5-s...
Post-France AKA the land of delicious dessert, I really need to get back to my normal figure so those yoga classes have come in handy. After a week of no dairy, I feel lighter having lost just over 3...
British Harper’s Bazaar have done it again. Every month, they offer a sign as to why the magazine is the best fashion mag and this month is no different as Madame Roitfeld is interviewed by Jus...
Dining at Michelin-starred Arbutus was the perfect start to my new life in London. This lovely Soho restaurant dispels the myth that one cannot eat well in London without spending a lot of money. Off...
I had the pleasure of catching up with lovely Anne here in Paris just after Christmas. We opted for a rather chic afternoon of sharing champagne and a very generous slice of Christophe Michalak’...
I can’t say I’m a fan of the Hilton Group but I simply couldn’t miss out on this festive bubble situated in the courtyard of the Arc de Triomphe hotel, just minutes from the Champs-...
What a life-changing year! So much has happened and during certain moments, I honestly never thought I could get through 2011 without a major breakdown mais voilà, here I am and here are the highlig...
For someone who claims to dislike cupcakes, I spend an awful lot of time at Synie’s. Eating cupcakes. Let me explain: I’m absolutely addicted to desserts and as you may have read, I’...
Emmanuelle and I have run into each other so many times this year, we’re practically BFFs! Madame Alt was gracious enough to pose for me post-fashion show and we shared a few words about the sh...
This editorial featured in the British Harper’s Bazaar only serves to confirm three things: Red is the way to go. Nails, lips, cossie – whatever. Go red or go home! Yes, this is from the woman ...
God, I love this hotel! If they let me sleep in a tent in the lobby, I’d be like “when?” and this is from the woman who was too snobby as a 12-year old to go on a school camping trip to Shropsh...
Since I met the delightful Catherine B. last month, I have become obsessed with this camel Birkin bag in her shop. “My” Birkin is just perfect and the idea of leaving Paris without it simply won̵...
Post-shopping with a friend, we decided to stop off for a spot of lunch at one of Paris’ finest hotels, the Mandarin Oriental on Rue Saint-Honoré. Camélia&nbs p;welcomed us with a delectabl...
High fashion in a Louis XIV setting. Love it. Source.
Today marks World AIDS Day and I’ve been thinking about all of those affected by HIV and AIDS: those infected, their families watching them suffer, the medical teams battling with pharmaceutica...
For my beautiful friend Stephanie‘s birthday, we went for brunch at Coutume Café. As an avid tea drinker, the coffee heavy menu wasn’t exactly a welcome sight but I was very impressed, an...
Lingerie and shoes are so important to my confidence level, and even if I’m dressed casually, I like to ensure that there is a little hidden glamour going on. I don’t know why, nobody can...
This is one of my favourite photographs: look at that sky! La Tour Eiffel taken this time last Sunday from Jardin des Tuileries, where we were celebrating a friend’s dog’s fourth birthday...
Living in Paris for another 40 days or so (yikes!) and not wearing red lipstick simply wouldn’t do. I tried so many different shades of red and, with the help of a friend, finally chose Pure Ma...
I dare you to find another city as beautiful as Paris.
A short while ago I was invited to participate in ‘la journée du patrimoine vivant’ at the Plaza Athénée, one of my favourite hotels here in Paris, and what a day it was! From the vast wi...
My fashion-related posts have been so infrequent. I just haven’t seen anything I like, further proof that I could never be a stylist. Everything is Boho or well, awful. Discovering Madame Figar...
I know that come January when I’m crossing La Manche and bidding farewell to France, I will leave with fond memories, and my evening at the Bar 228 at Le Meurice will be one of them. Not only ...
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