I learned a new word this week - phenology - the study of plant and animal life cycles and their relationship to weather and climate. All around us spring appears to have sprung - the daffodils have been out for a number of weeks, as have the crocuses; and this week the birds are singing … Continue reading Spring’s Arrival: What Nature Teaches Us
Evening! Yesterday I popped into Somerset House to have a browse around London Fashion Weekend, share a glass of bubbles with friends and catch Julien Macdonald's Catwalk Show. I didn't buy anything but I do have my eye on some gorgeous trousers from Paper London, as seen here in their AW13 Look Book, although not … Continue reading London Fashion Week-Ended
Hello & welcome to #SaturdayShopping! Today's #5aday will have your friends green with envy... I love all the bright colours on the high street this spring & one of my favourites is green, be it mint or emerald. So, today's #5aday is a vibrant selection of beautiful green threads & heels to be seen in this … Continue reading Green with Envy
Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! Until today, this week has been cold, windy & snowy! Which doesn't inspire shopping for spring/summer... Or does it? Today's #5aday is inspired by this week's snow & one of summer's key trends - the colour white! Prepare for a white-out! Mango White Elecktra Super Slim Jeans - I am a real fan of the elecktra … Continue reading Snow White
Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! On Sunday I featured some top eateries to visit in South West London on the Thames between Putney & Barnes. Today I'm heading further west along the Thames to my current stomping ground & featuring 5 more must-visit places this coming summer... Kew - Rock and Rose - one of my favourite … Continue reading Go West!
Welcome to #TuesdayTreats. It's April, it's officially spring & we've just had payday... so today's #5aday theme is spring time treats! One of the key trends this spring/summer is print & today's theme is inspired by spring blossom & pretty florals on the highstreet. Zara Oriental Print Shirt - Opt for an elegant look this spring in this oriental print … Continue reading Spring Time Treats
Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! It may officially be spring but the weather is filthy! Weekends like this are made for holing up at home. Today's #5aday was inspired by a recent trip to The Conran Shop when I fell in love with the bright neon lighting & beautiful displays. So it may be disgustingly cold out there but bring a bit of … Continue reading Look on the bright side…
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. Now that March is finally here & spring is around the corner, it's time for a spring preen! Over the last few days I've been preened & pampered. After a couple of months of no polish, now's the time to shine with today's #5aday! Manicure & CND World Shellac Polish from the ladies at Kleo Beauty … Continue reading Spring Preening
Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! Today's post happens to be my 200th & to celebrate, I'm dedicating today's #5aday to my favourite subject... Today's #5aday is dedicated to SHOES, GLORIOUS SHOES! S/S collections are full of beautiful bright colours & here's my pick of some of the best. Kurt Geiger Fontanne By B Brian Atwood in Pink/Orange - Step into spring in these gorgeous … Continue reading Shoes Glorious Shoes!
Hello! It's the new #GTime (5pm) & time for #SundayTimes! Hope you're having a lovely weekend & ready for tonight's Oscars. This last week we've seen some gorgeous A/W13 looks from London Fashion Week & the anticipation now builds for tonight's Oscars red carpet. On Friday, thanks to #canonfashion, I was lucky enough to go to Somerset House for London Fashion Weekend to drool over all … Continue reading Alice’s Wonderland
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