DIY Neon Market Bag

This week's DIY comes courtesy of one of my favourite DIY bloggers. Geneva, of A Pair And A Spare, tackled this deceptively easy yet strikingly stylish bag. I love straw bags for food shopping...

Lobster Salad

How can you look at a picture like this and not feel immediately inspired to eat a deliciously decadent lobster salad? I can't. The first time we cooked lobster ourselves at home was for Christmas...

Beaded Shorts

I spotted these fabulous shorts in Topshop recently and I immediately fell in love with their versatility. Easy to dress up or down, these shorts would be perfect for a picnic, day at the beach and...

Covering Up

Summertime means beach time and one of my favourite parts of beach wear is the plethora of kaftans and coverups to choose from. Over the years I've collected quite a few true loves but that doesn't...

DIY Lace Cuff

I've spoken about my great love for Aurelie Bidermann's lace cuffs before. I recently came across this fun DIY that shows you how to try out making your own for a mere fraction of the price. source...

Greek Yogurt Papaya Boats

I'm always looking for new ways to switch up mealtimes and a leisurely, decadent breakfast at weekends has to be one of my all time favourite ways to start a Saturday or Sunday. Quite often, we'll...

Big Appetites

I recently came across Big Appetites. A series of fine art photos by Christopher Boffoli. The series presents a series of tiny detailed figures in food environments referencing cultural fascination...

Flight Plan

With a holiday coming up next month I don't really seem to daydream about much else. It's also that time of year when everywhere I look it's all about summer holidays. In San Francisco, the weather...

Summer Tote

While we've been enjoying distinctly summer like weather in San Francisco, I've been on the hunt for the ideal summer tote. I know I definitely do not need a new handbag but there's something about...

Shoes of Prey

I recently came across Shoes of Prey. A website that brings out the budding shoe designer in you with fully customisable shoes. With over 12 basic shapes to choose from, a plethora of finishes and...

Red Hot

There's something undeniably powerful and striking about a really high pair of red cut out stilettos don't you think? I have one much loved pair of Louboutins that i bought around the time of my...

Tablescapes

One of the many fun elements of entertaining at home is figuring out how you want to set everything up. Many a time on this blogged, I've expressed my great love of moving pieces of furniture round...

Check Please

Tartan or plaid (depending on where you live) is usually relegated to Autumn/Winter wardrobes but I love my shirts so much I wear them all year round. It's a versatile print that's easy to dress up...

Save or Splurge?

I've had a thing for these pretty sparkly Miu Miu pumps for a while. So simple, so easy for every day with just enough sparkle to make them feel that little bit more special. But that's quite a...

Pretty in Pink

There's something about the strongest, boldest shade of pink that always catches my eye. It's so close to red, which makes it surprisingly easy to wear and as it's such a strong hue, it's anything...

Working At It

In my quest for constant redesign and re-arrangement of every square inch of my flat, I've recently cast my eye on setting up a more proper office space. I'm often sat at my computer in the...

Chain Gang

Easy to dress up or down, best in smaller sizes for comfort reasons, the chain strap bag has been a long standing favourite of women all over the world. While Chanel 'own' it, there are lots of...

With pinterest ranking as my number one hobby in my spare time, there's always a plethora of images inspiring me to move things in our flat round, get a new picture framed, re-do our bathroom,...

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

It's February which means Valentine's Day will soon be upon us. I always have mixed feelings about this one as it doesn't rank particularly highly in the realm of holidays, Christmas takes the cake...

Sparkly Kicks

Sparkly, striking and practical? A string of words that are rarely strung together, especially when it comes to footwear. Yet when I came across these super sparkly kicks by Red Valentino, that's...

Covered Up

As much as I've been pining for a beach holiday, one of the best things about cooler temperatures is a great coat. There are so many different types to wear and so much fun to be had by completely...

Rings

My love affair with rings has been well documented and for the most part, for my tiny fingers, the more delicate, the better. Get one of these beauties for your self, make it a sparkly birthday,...

Nailing It

One of the many things I love so much about nail polish, is the ability to add a pop of colour to your outfit. Such a small yet important detail, I have a shelf full of mostly Essie polishes (they...

Lounge Lover

As much as I love a great pair of 4 inch heels, most often by day, I reach for something a little more comfortable. It's taken a bit of time for these lounge style slippers to grow on me but after...

Get Shirty

A basic button down shirt is one of those fantastically versatile pieces that's easy to dress up or dress down. Go for a solid colour, go for bold colour blocking or go for a quirky print. There's...

Golden Globes 2013

Tonight marked the beginning of a new award season. The dresses were quite a mixed bag and I saw more cutouts and bared midriff than I care to see for evening gowns, something about mid section...

Gift Guide 2012 - My Picks

Only a few days to go till Christmas which is easily one of my favourite times of year. Here's a round up of lovely things I would love to see as a wrapped gift underneath the Christmas tree. But...

Cocktail Party

We're in the full swing of the festive season and the invites are coming through thick and fast. Figuring out what to wear to each fete can be quite a mind boggling affair so outfits that are...

Gold Watch

A great gold watch is a classic timepiece that will never go out of style. I didn't really wear a watch until my 21st birthday when I was given one by my Mum that I absolutely love. It's a two tone...

Gift Guide 2012 - Under $75/£75

Christmas is next week so it's really time to get going with gifts. Next up is my gift guide to wonderful presents under $75/£75. Diptyque Candle Trio £60. The most popular scented candles from the...