Posted by admin on Jan 22, 2010 in
style 
What sweets do you choose when visiting the store? I’m not talking your Cadbury or Nestle options, but good old fashioned pick’n'mix, with bonbons ranging from lemondrops to mint humbugs. Deliberating over flavour is a difficult yet pleasurable experience, and Links have echoed this, with their Sweetie bracelet having some of the most delectable charms in the world.
In recent years the recognizable Links of London Sweetie bracelet has become a cult piece of jewellery, with everyone from aspirational teens to middle aged Sloanes happily flashing it on their wrist. Every season more charms released, and the 2010 collection takes us back to the confectionery store, allowing you to indulge in deliciously decorated lollipops and quirky eighties geek chic charms. Read more…
Tags: Elizabeth Galton Couture, Links of London, Links of london 2010, Sweetie bracelet
Posted by admin on Dec 7, 2009 in
Celebrity,
style 
I hate the rain and the cold. Whilst other people love taking their plastic off their winter coats and unfurling last years leather gloves, I cover up in blankets and big slippers whilst chain drinking hot chocolate and coffee. I’m not a fan of rain, drizzle or waking up with my breath crystallized in front of me, and no matter how cute I look in knee high socks I’m 100% in the summer camp. Pretty brollies are my only consolation for months of downpour, and here are my favourites. Read more…
Tags: Lulu Guinness, Rihanna, umbrella
Posted by admin on Nov 29, 2009 in
beauty,
news,
style 
Not so long ago I mentioned how honoured I was to have been asked to judge a category in the UK Beauty Awards 2010. A box arrived the other day with a plethora of products for my category- Best New Hair Product, and the information about the event went live on the Clothes Show London site. At last count there were 38 judges involved in this affair, and when I realized who they were my heart went all aflutter. Though all 38 are impressive individuals, there were a few that I couldn’t believe I was working alongside, as they’d been idols of mine for many years. Amongst the judges was the lovely Eve Cameron who mentored me when I first started in beauty journalism and Sarah Vine whose columns my Mum religiously cuts out and quotes back to me.
I’m looking forward to the event, but can’t chat for long- I have hair to wash!
[from L-R: Victoria White, Editor, Company magazine, Debbie Djordjevic, Editorial Director, Handbag.com, Eve Cameron, Beauty Director, Good Housekeeping, Jane Cunningham, Beauty Editor, www.beautyandthedirt.com, Row 2: Mandie Gower, Editor Zest Magazine, Olivia Falcon, Health and Beauty Director, Tatler (looking identical to Blake Lively), Sarah Vine, Beauty Editor, The Times, Zara Rabinowicz, Beauty Expert]
Tags: Debbie Djordjevic, Eve Cameron, Jane Cunningham, Mandie Gower, Olivia Falcon, Sarah Vine, UK Beauty Awards 2010, Victoria White
Posted by admin on Nov 28, 2009 in
style 
What on earth is happening to the world? We’re suffering a global recession, beloved brands such as Luella are closing their doors forever and tights have been raised from M&S staples to high fashion garments. This year we’ve seen Henry Holland do a gorgeous collaboration for Pretty Polly, bright colours adorn the pins of A-listers such as Lily Allen and Cheryl Cole, and hardened fashionistas invest in hosiery and recycle their LBD’s for the December party season. However the picture isn’t completely rosy, as though many of the brands offer their merchandise for £15 and below, a select few price themselves higher. The Wolford Fringe tights are one such example. Retailing at £199 (with free shipping: bonus!) from Tights Please, they’re 100 denier nylon/elastine blend, and exquisite to look at. Five rows of fringing detail each side of the legs, which would make ankle boots completely obsolete and the overall style is incredibly chic.
Still, £200 freaking pounds? For tights? I realise that if you purchase this, you’re considering the tights as the statement piece, and could look at a purchase akin to buying a dress, but a dress will last you more than a few wears! It may be 100 denier, but all you need is a snaggly nail, and boom, your purchase is consigned to the dustbin. Read more…
Tags: fashion tights, Henry Holland tights. Bebaroque, hosiery, Luella closing, Wolford fringe tights
Posted by admin on Oct 19, 2009 in
style 
Trainers and fitness are an easy combination, relating as naturally to each other as marmite and toast or McFlurrys and fries (the last one is a personal favourite). But wouldn’t is be nice if you could maximise your workout, without having to go to a gym? Many people wear trainers in every day life. so the thinking behind fitness shoes such as the MBT’s and Chung Shis; is to make your everyday activities (like walking to Asda/running for the train) a little bit more cardiovascular by creating a shoe that works the body harder.
Problem is, said shoes might work wonders, but a) they look like orthopedic devices and B) they’re pricey and only available from specialist shops. Skechers have made a small foray into this market with the Shape Ups, but they remind me of something the Spice Girls might have worn circa 2001, and the brand doesn’t exactly scream fitness now does it? They’re also rather unattractive. So what do you do? Reebok have created the EasyTone trainers for this gap in the market, which contain balanced pods in the sole- to make you slightly more unstable as you walk, and force the body to work a little harder.
I was kindly sent a pair by Reebok to trial- read on for my thoughts. Read more…
Tags: Chung Shis, MBT's, Reebok EasyTone
Posted by admin on Sep 20, 2009 in
news,
style So many heels, so little time. In the last couple of weeks I’ve discovered a couple of brands I’ve never heard of before, and my PayPal account has been getting sadder and sadder. Whilst I’ve long since been an advocate of Steve Madden shoes (thankfully now on our shores) and have a penchant for New Look and River Island footwear (well priced, long lasting and bizarrely comfortable) I’m always a sucker for something shiny and new. These shoes stray away from the norm as they all bring something a little different to the footwear scene, and manage to be unique without becoming unwearable or overly gimmicky. [And in answer to the above question- they're all shoe designers!]
Rakish Heels
Posted by admin on Sep 15, 2009 in
random,
style,
travel 
Have been meaning to post this for a while, and a wet and windy evening is the perfect excuse. I clipped this from the London Paper , and isn’t it amazing? Can you believe the uniforms they had to wear? I’m not sure which I find funnier- the 60’s flower power air hostess or the 70’s style cheap looking mini dress! I just wish they’d included some 80’s power dressing- but I found you a pic anyways… Read more…
Tags: air hostess, airline, trolley dolley
