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The best kind of philanthropy

I love tracking down designer labels in charity shops. I may have mentioned it once or twice on this blog before now (here, here, here and here, ehem). Back in my UCL days I would spend my lunch...

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My weekend in food

I am one of those rare creatures: a blogger who doesn't photograph food. Normally I can barely raise my face from my plate to engage in conversation, so single-minded is my focus on whatever...

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Following on from the weekend, I bring you yet another little DIY whose inspiration came from another blog. One day I'll actually post some original ideas of my own – I do have them, I promise! The...

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Springtime sparetime spree

I've reached a nice even plateau with my new job. Two months in and I now don't want to pass out from exhaustion the minute I get home, and as a result have suddenly discovered that I have these...

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Venue hunting

ASOS skirt (similar here) | Zara sweater | Kat Maconie | Charlie May studded cuff | Marc by Marc Jacobs bag Last weekend, in a blaze of glorious sunshine, Chris and I hopped in the car, popped the...

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Addict

So in an earlier post I explained how I find high end stores quite intimidating. Well, I did make a teensy exception while wondering around Milan in the sunshine. With its bright colours,...

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Happenings

I have told you many tales of mine and Chris's Milan adventures. But I have left out one. One big, life changing adventure. Until now. Any thoughts what it might be? (The picture is a BIG clue)....

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Bella Bellagio

The day before our anniversary, Chris and I awoke in our hotel by Lake Como to clear blue skies and glorious sunshine. This was the kind of weather that we Brits hadn't seen for many months, and...

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Lattice

Shirt c/o Zalando | Uniqlo trousers | Zalando shoes I find smart workwear really difficult. I don't like the kinds of two piece women's suits that you can buy on the high street. For me they feel...

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City of fashion

The first time that we wonded around Milan's prestigeous designer shopping district the rain was widdling down. I felt scruffy and tangled, due in part to a really poor dress decision. Stiff cotton...

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Milano

Ciao bellas, did ya miss me? In my last post (well over a month ago – sorry!) I mentioned that I was starting a new job. Which is why I have ended up taking such a long, albeit unintentional, blog...

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Spring shoe fetish

London streets are not kind to nice shoes at the best of times. Cobbles, potholes and loose paving slabs all present a significant danger to the carelessly placed foot, chewing up delicate heels...

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Anatomically incorrect Mustang

JW Anderson x Topshop Dodo sweater At some point I will have to devote a whole blog post to Chris's comments on fashion. Everything from "Lizzy, your jumper… it ended" (cropped Ann Sofie Back...

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Insta-spam

Because I had blissful amounts of free time on my hands last week to photograph anything that can't run away fast enough… All to do lists should look like this (1)…and result in these (2). We (3)...

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Town and country

I've been spending the weekend closeted in blissful rural seclusion at my parents' home in Hampshire. Which means shopping in Winchester, lovely rambly walks (if the weather holds) and afternoon...

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Sacrilege

Those of a sensitive disposition and a love of sailor collars should probably look away now. This is the second time that this red dress, a bargainous charity shop find, has been under the knife...

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Phase the next

So my life is turning upside down again, although not in a bad way. For the past three months I've been working on a temporary contract for a scientific publisher, which came to an end just over a...

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Scandi-snuggles

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Feed my Valentine

The title of this post is sung to the tune of Alice Cooper's "Feed My Frankenstein". What better song could there be for Valentine's day? It's got love and food (well, metphorical cannibalism,...

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Marcy Marc McMarcson

Marc by Marc Jacobs “Too Hot To Handle” Nude shoulder bag When deciding how best to reward myself for passing my viva and completing my PhD (something I have wanted since I was 6 years old), I went...

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Checks please

ASOS checked trousers | Zara heels | Uniqlo polo neck | M&S sweater My fashion prediction for 2013 is that checks are in. Because I am an industry insider as you know, with her finger on the very...

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“With living voice”

Any Latin scholars out there (or those of you forced to learn about Caecilius, Metella, Quintus et al. at school) might know that ‘With Living Voice’ is the literal translation of ‘Viva Voce’. The...

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A resolution of sorts

I don't really go in for New Year's resolutions. I like a bit of January self-reinvention as much as the next person, but slapping a big fat Resolution sticker on my laughable attempt at interval...

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Hell for leather

Zara wool and leather coat | Mango sweater dress | ASOS boots White powdery goodness has fallen from the sky, the capital has come to a traditional standstill, and I have a stinking flu-like cold...

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Pencils and pixels

What's the equivalent of a new diary in the age of the computerised calendar? New gadget accessories perhaps, some smart phone bling, or a new tan leather case for your Samsung perhaps. I will...

Jan 12, 2013 Like

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Spring cleaning and a sneaky sewing room

One of the many perks of living in South London is the living space. None of your city centre two room cupboards for me and Chris, oh no. And yet somehow we have filled the place with junk. So much...

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Buffy trousers

"If the apocalypse comes, beep me" I wouldn't say that these trousers are particularly unusual. Faux leather, comfortable, in a classic but ever so slightly fashion forward colour, I think they're...

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Jingle Bells, Batman Smells

I have a horrible cold this week, so to cheer myself up and raise me from my pit of lurgy I trotted round our home taking pictures of the Christmas decorations. Four years ago, when Chris and I...

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Slivers

Silver "Vivian" court shoes c/o The Colour Studio Have you seen enough of my feet yet? You don't get to see the top half of this outfit, sorry! That's because I only went fash-on from the waist...

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The best kind of philanthropy

My weekend in food

What to do with a spare jar

Springtime sparetime spree

Venue hunting

Addict

Happenings

Bella Bellagio

Lattice

City of fashion

Milano

Spring shoe fetish

Anatomically incorrect Mustang

Insta-spam

Town and country

Sacrilege

Phase the next

Scandi-snuggles

Feed my Valentine

Marcy Marc McMarcson

Checks please

“With living voice”

A resolution of sorts

Hell for leather

Pencils and pixels

Spring cleaning and a sneaky sewing room

Buffy trousers

Jingle Bells, Batman Smells

Slivers

Shoe painting

Hannah Moore

Milly Cupcake

Olivia McMonagle

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