Floral

Just been at Coachella and Mexico and doing the last dregs in LA. Wow so good. Holiday post coming soon once I sift through the gazillion photos I took! Here’s a belated post from before I left. I...

DIY Collar Chain

So I’m at Coachella festival in California for the second time and loving life but thought I’d post a quick and easy DIY too cute not to share!!! Two Topshop pony earrings and a loose chain from...

Medlar

Want an epic three course meal for 3 courses? Head to Medlar on the Kings Road in Chelsea. Despite the fancy postcode, this little neighbourhood establishment has no pretension with a relaxed...

Creepers

Just bought these pretty little Carven creepers from the lovely people at Start London. I’d recommend them any day for a fine selection of wearable designer pieces. Had a mega crush on the Carven...

Scribbles

I think watercolour is one of my favourite mediums ever. After that I’d say oils, and then go for spray acrylic for the real fun stuff. (I source from London Graphic Centre and Cass Art) From a...

DIY Neon Ombre Necklace

I bought this necklace from H&M as it had a nice tribal look about it but the colour was a weird fake elephant ivory so I decided to spruce it up with two key trends. Flouros and ombre. You could...

DIY Studded Heels

Got totally DIY inspired by these spiked heels on A Pair and A Spare and had to do it to spice up some knackered Carvela heels I had. I sourced the studs from New Trimmings, Berwick Street (my go...

Say Organic

I must have heard myself numerous times complain about a measly six items I just bought from the supermarket costing over £20. Gross. I realised I was a “pay as you go” eater. Buying whatever I...

Zara Rule

Zara is so good. Consistently right now. They have nailed Spring Summer styles so well. From Phillip Lim inspired pastels, to paisley prints, to Louis Vuitton broderie anglaise and toe capped...

DIY leather bracelets

Saw these rad bracelets on Manrepeller’s instagram not too long ago. No idea where they’re from as she didn’t say but they looked so easy to DIY. I picked up some leather trimming from the Bead...

Peplum

Peplum is everywhere and has been a trend since heavily punctuated during SS12, only to be reigning strong throughout AW12 runways we’ve just seen. I’ve got a bit of a thing for neoprene and got...

DIY Feather Fringed Heels

The catwalk saw some interesting fringing on shoes. Last year we had Pringle with ostrich feather and this year Peter Som with upside down versions. Ostrich feathers give any clothing some instant...

Yellow

On Point

So stoked for these bad ass shoes that arrived at my office yesterday morning. Alexander Wang and his SS12 runway hit. Well, they hit a chord with me anyways. I started looking around Jan for...

Shrove

Pancakes aren’t really on the menu for me much during the rest of the year unless I’m having breakfast in New York. It’s an american staple. I love pancake day though…I’m more of a crepe girl,...

Lighter

Streaming sunlight and mild weather means less coat and more light jacket. Yay. I’ve loved Philip Lim’s SS12 collection since I first saw it back in September. The faded orange, lilacs, black and...

Spring Spring Spring

Ok so the weather has been completely upside down. It is 15 degrees warmer today than it was this time last week. London’s weather has a seasonal identity problem which consequently gives England’s...

Valentine

Happy Valentine’s to you all. I certainly saw a lot of love around today. Whether it’s a non event to you or not, how good are beautiful gestures. Keep them up. I spent last night doodling with a...

Chalking

All the rad posts of ombre coloured hair tips on Tumblr had me questioning the method. I wish I could dye my hair like this but my corporate office would probably object! Boo. The temporary method...

Volume

A rather drastic dip dye I sported last year resulted in having it all cut off as my hair increasingly resembled straw. I couldn’t get used to how short it was but didn’t even consider extensions...

Fruity

You can get these little pieces off eBay for peanuts. As in 100 for £1.99 Psuedo-professionally (via eBay), you could get a UV lamp, a pot of clear nail gel to brush over the top lasting you two...

Higher

The slightly unnervingly high scaffolding outside my apartment seemed like a good excuse to try out some pics up high and make the most of the crisp day and unusual winter sunshine. It’s the...

DIY Jason Wu Collar

Love this detail on Jason Wu SS12. You can go as creative as you like with embellishments. You will need about 4 x pieces of fabric, roughly 20cm x 8cm, matching coloured thread, a sewing machine...

Roux

So much time watching Michel Roux Jr on Masterchef (and secretly wishing he was my uncle or something… could’ve cooked for the fam at Christmas. I simply can’t get over how much is the nicest man...

Paillettes

I picked up this vintage top in the Marais from an amazing little thrift shop called RAG (81 Rue Saint-Honoré) €20. There’s a plethora in the Jewish quarter with its healthy cafe culture and little...

SS12 Delicious

So much sugar candy sweetness in Spring Summer 12 campaigns this year. I need sunnies, ice cream and beach immediately! In order SS12: Hugo Boss; Prada; Louis Vuitton; Mulberry

The Making of…

I guess the idea behind the blog header came out of the blue (obviously the blog name doesn’t relate – gouldilocks is a nickname I seem to have been bestowed at my first job!). In fact I came...

Monday Breakfast

Farringdon is dotted with various converted townhouses with real character – check out Modern Pantry for brunch. They have some delish options – poached eggs, grilled chorizo, and caramelised...

Sunday Lunch

dinner

two months of waiting was over and i was so ready for this. indulgence at heston blumethal’s new food child at the mandarin oriental happened. happy birthday to me. [excuse the dim photographs....