Sunshine, festival fever due to Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Epsom Derby build up are all happening in my world. Despite the fact I would vote for a republic tomorrow I cannot help but enjoy ...
As I tended my small patch in the garden of veg, namely peas, beans, radishes, spinach and rocket plus the wonderful no real effort required rhubarb and rosemary I was reflecting on a dress I had jus...
Last week I found myself immersed in a nightly viewing of BBC2s RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2012. Not only was it pleasing on the eye but easy on the ear too, all hushed voices and soothing sounds.Episod...
The sun is out and it feels like the only way to go is white. Nothing is more chic than white in the urban sun. Not only does it keep you cool, the mere fact you are wearing white indicates you are c...
On June 4th one person will be a lucky winner of free jewellery and 40% off discounts as I will be drawing out of a hat, all the names of people who have bought on Stella & Dot from my Virtual My...
What do I say? I told you so is no good and no help. I wrote a blog post on M&S Womenswear ages ago when Bolland was appointed Chief Executive and Im too goddam lazy to find it. Basically I cant ...
Yes I know it is all about diamond and gold this season what with the Queens Diamond Jubilee and a bit of gold fever for the fashionistas (that includes you Mrs Fab) but I had a sudden nostalgia for ...
Dash this weather and the it is going to be a rubbish summer predictions people are so fond of sharing! Im forgetting the summer and will be making do with what I have given the excitement that is ar...
Well, fingers crossed, hey! Im sure it is, well all be able to dust off those sandals and pretty frocks soon enough. However given we are not tripping the light fantastic with those heady days of aft...
Striped Breton top £38 Kew.159There is something about tradition when it comes to fashion that gives us certainty. Nothing carries a greater sense of tradition in terms of work and fashion than...
Betwixt and between is the sum total of our wardrobe experience at the moment. The idea of skimpy summer clothes seems unimaginable as downpours, cool winds and meagre sunshine are the current order ...
It is true puppy days is where it is all at currently. Although puppy Patches Valentino did have a fashion moment yesterday attending a bra video shoot. I am truly amazed at how doting, soppy and in ...
In my heart I live in a warm climate and rarely worry about what I put on. A typical day would be to wear some sandals, slides or flip flops. Id have a wonderful kaftan and jersey dress wardrob...
It is a small, compact lightweight item which fits easily into your bag. You need this item as there is no point in even thinking about buying anything else this month! Make do with what you have and...
Limited Edition Elizabeth Bracelet £26*Last Friday night I got the mother of a Jubilee hangover! How can 6 neighbours planning a day of fun for the kids and the neighbours end up drinking and c...
My life is about to be turned upside down with the imminent arrival of a puppy. It was by pure chance I fell in love with this little chaps, henceforth to be known as Patches. Petit garcon was ...
Not the hoards, not even the diminished hoards as we all brace ourselves for recession but the handy bags to have as shoppers. Bags that save you carrying plastic branded bags. Bags that allow you to...
....of the fashion industry is a close call for me. There are a few big contenders. Past notables are Coco Chanel and Diana Veerland. Present heavy weights are Miuccia Prada and Anna Wintour. ...
Last week I had three different style advice requests off friends which were all very satisfying to address. My style file contained in my brain is the most amazing thing I possess. It works so quick...
It is not often you hear the phrase we had a fun day out with River Island and rightly so because it would suggest we were a family of shopperholics. Back to River Island - it was the Chelsea G...
This blog is interrupted to promote my new day job. Well its one of my 3 day jobs, as a freelancer I think if push came to shove I would do anything. I have long recognised the value of earning and j...
Just because Im going through a black phase doesnt mean Im giving up my two other great style loves stripes and sequins. In my world one can never have too much of either.And it seems Im not alone in...
I love the aesthetics of Jil Sander, Marni and Prada. Away from the main collection they show at fashion weeks they have an array of staples which give you that sharp pulled together stylish look. Ho...
After my last post proclaiming my parring down and style shift to black, the sorting out has begun. As per usual Ive listed on eBay and will be dropping off other stuff to a local dress agency. I dec...
I often have style epiphanies but they tend to be fairly low key, subtle shifts when needed but last week I had a seismic shift one. Three things happened. The first was quite a fab one. I was just a...
Once upon a time my blog was a once a day even twice a day posting affair. Much like the heady days of a new romance I was all consumed. Now the relationship is in its 6th year oh boy have the bad ha...
Having had the worst cold for an absolute age, years in fact, I was tempted to do a review of Kleenex tissues versus Cath Kidston pocket ones (left over Christmas stocking fillers for family and frie...
Im about to sort out my wardrobe and change everything around to a spring summer focus. I fold my most obvious winter items up and put them neatly above my everyday clothes as I dont like to pack the...
One minute you are desperate to reshuffle you wardrobe and bring out all the your spring summer gear and the next it is back to winter clobber. Welcome to life on the British Isles. This temperate cl...
On Saturday night I went to my sisters 40th birthday party. Having saved up my money to get her a lovely present from Tiffany I had no money to splash out on an outfit so raided my wardrobe for...
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