NELLY.COM is celebrating the leap year by having a special offer every hour between 8am and 8pm today. The 2-3pm (GMT) offer is 30% off the whole Dyrberg/ Kern jewellery collection. The award-winning Danish duo Christopher Dyberg and Henning Kern founded the jewellery label after meeting at design school in the 80s. The majority of the pieces use strong steel casing over base metals, decorated with Swarovski crystal from Austria and gemstones.
29 February 2012
28 February 2012
VAISHALY SKINCARE
If you're looking for mega indulgent beauty products, then Vaishaly is for you. The skincare range is created by super-facialist Vaishaly Patel after working in the industry for years; her extensive client list includes Elle Macpherson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rachel Weisz, Kirsten Dunst, Sophie Dahl and Nigella Lawson. All of whom have beautiful, glowing skin, non? Exactly, let's continue...
The treatments in her Marylebone salon have a waiting list of three months, but you can give yourself a mini-Vaishaly facial at home with the collection of 7 products. Her simple philosophy is that you don't need a lot of products to achieve perfect skin and so with a focus on pure, natural ingredients and a straightforward regime, the small range includes two cleansers, two day moisturisers and three night moisturisers.
I was sent the Night Nourisher (£75) to try and it certainly does the trick combating winter skin. The rich treatment gently hydrates any dryness and the light sheen leaves your skin feeling protected. The organic ingredients include bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange, grapefruit, this is making me hungry, geranium, orange, petitgrain and coriander.
I would suggest the Night Nourisher for normal/ combination skin for those who are prone to breakouts as it's a lighter, more absorbant oil than the dry/ sensitive skin product. The fragrant essential oils make it a pleasure to massage in for soft, supple and plump skin. You've got to give it a go.
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The treatments in her Marylebone salon have a waiting list of three months, but you can give yourself a mini-Vaishaly facial at home with the collection of 7 products. Her simple philosophy is that you don't need a lot of products to achieve perfect skin and so with a focus on pure, natural ingredients and a straightforward regime, the small range includes two cleansers, two day moisturisers and three night moisturisers.
I was sent the Night Nourisher (£75) to try and it certainly does the trick combating winter skin. The rich treatment gently hydrates any dryness and the light sheen leaves your skin feeling protected. The organic ingredients include bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange, grapefruit, this is making me hungry, geranium, orange, petitgrain and coriander.
I would suggest the Night Nourisher for normal/ combination skin for those who are prone to breakouts as it's a lighter, more absorbant oil than the dry/ sensitive skin product. The fragrant essential oils make it a pleasure to massage in for soft, supple and plump skin. You've got to give it a go.
51 Paddington Street, London, W1U 4HR
UNRECOGNISABLE KATY PERRY
Katy Perry, we salute you. The American singer looks smoking hot on the cover of the latest issue of Interview magazine. She looks more than a little reminiscent of Liz Taylor in this black and white shot, with winged eyeliner cat eyes, strong brows, teased big 60s hair and statement jewellery.
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shot by Mikael Jansson | sexed up styling by Karl Templer
27 February 2012
PRINCE/ PICASSO
I'm a fan of American artist Richard Prince's work and everyone loves a bit of Picasso - put the two together and you've got a great exhibition which opened today at the Picasso Museum in Malaga.
Richard Prince has reworked Picasso in a contemporary (but arguably still fairly respectful) manner in the world premiere Prince/ Picasso exhibition. The controversial artist has spent the past two years reinterpreting Picasso's paintings with his famed style of "rephotographing" and collage in a collection of previously unseen works. Do pop in if you're in the south of Spain...
© Richard Prince | Untitled | 2011
Ink jet, oil crayon, pastel and charcoal on canvas, 147.3 x 114.3 cm
Museo Picasso, Malaga
27 February - 27 May 2012
26 February 2012
YELLOW HIGHLIGHTS
Inspired by this weekend's bright sunshine (in February! In England!) I'm eyeing up these sunny pieces... Whether you want to channel pastels, neoprene, fluoro or prints, yellow is all over the top spring trends.
Nice, simple shape - if the strap was genuine leather I'd be snapping this up for an easy pastels update.
Patent strap watch by ASOS Collection. Featuring a round gold-tone bezel with stem to the 3 o’clock position, notched indexes, triple hand quartz movement, and a patent leather look strap with an adjustable length and pin buckle fastening.
ASOS Bodycon Dress With Brushstroke Print
I love the Keith Haring-style pattern and busy prints aren't going anywhere soon...
Print dress by ASOS Collection. Featuring a scoop neckline with a bound edge, sleeveless styling, a contrast brushstroke print and a keyhole button fastening to reverse. Designed with a body-conscious fit and in a midi length. (also comes in a pencil skirt and, if you're feeling bold, unitard.)
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Patent strap watch by ASOS Collection. Featuring a round gold-tone bezel with stem to the 3 o’clock position, notched indexes, triple hand quartz movement, and a patent leather look strap with an adjustable length and pin buckle fastening.
There's so much scuba material going around at the moment and a handbag is a great way to jump on the trend without going down the whole wearing-a-wetsuit route... Although neon yellow or cobalt blue? (Or both.)
Shopper bag by ASOS Collection. Featuring twin grab handles, contrast piped trim, central zipped pocket to front, soft moulded neoprene main with adjustable pin buckle strap detailing to the side.
I need these shiny plastic stripper shoes in my life. Why can't I find them anywhere in the UK yet?
Transparent motives: Clear PVC creates the illusion that you're walking on air in this Christian Louboutin pump. Fluorescent patent leather and clear PVC upper creates d'Orsay effect. Double halter ankle-wrap with adjustable buckle. 4 3/4" covered heel displays signature red sole. Made in Italy.
Behold... The PS1 in glorious, lurid, neon yellow. Who needs the Cambridge Satchel?
Suede open top tote with magnetic snap closure featuring large front flap close pocket with metal foldover closure and leather pull-tab straps. Flat top handles and removable/adjustable shoulder strap. Canvas lined interior with two leather trimmed slip pockets and single zipper pocket. Made in Italy.
ASOS Bodycon Dress With Brushstroke Print
I love the Keith Haring-style pattern and busy prints aren't going anywhere soon...
Print dress by ASOS Collection. Featuring a scoop neckline with a bound edge, sleeveless styling, a contrast brushstroke print and a keyhole button fastening to reverse. Designed with a body-conscious fit and in a midi length. (also comes in a pencil skirt and, if you're feeling bold, unitard.)
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24 February 2012
23 February 2012
LILIYANG LONDON
Earlier this month I went to the launch event for new luxury handbags brand Liliyang of London. Held at the ICA , the event showcased the first collection of handmade, limited edition leather accessories from Goldsmiths graduates Lucy Dyer and Lily Yang Li.
22 February 2012
SCALINE LONDON
After tottering around in heels and dressy get-up during fashion week, I'm craving comfortable but stylish clothes - nice flats and easy dresses, please! Enter stage left, Scaline.
Set up by London-based French/ German designer Anne-Sophie Koehler, this new brand offers casual jersey pieces perfect for understated fashion.
Koehler has designed her second capsule collection of smart jackets, shirts, dresses and tops using luxurious fine wool and soft cotton jersey in a simple, neutral palette.
Quality fabrics, easy-to-wear designs and comfort without compromising on style. That fits the bill nicely...
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Set up by London-based French/ German designer Anne-Sophie Koehler, this new brand offers casual jersey pieces perfect for understated fashion.
collection retails at £90-£140
Quality fabrics, easy-to-wear designs and comfort without compromising on style. That fits the bill nicely...
21 February 2012
NELLY WEDGES
High heels on the cobblestones at Somerset House can end in tears. Especially when the heavens opened on Saturday and it was raining buckets so stilettos were skidding and sliding. I went for the sturdier options of these NELLY wedges at London Fashion Week yesterday, which came in handy as it turned into a mad dash running between late and even later shows…
Harriet shoes by Timeless (€85.95)
Patent wedges with espradrille style rope sole, lace up closure and rounded toe.
They’re actually my new favourite shoes because, like a lot of things from NELLY.COM (and my other NELLY wedges), I haven’t seen anyone else in them.
These are now sold out but check out the other Timeless shoes and all other women's shoes.
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Harriet shoes by Timeless (€85.95)
Patent wedges with espradrille style rope sole, lace up closure and rounded toe.
- Heel height: 13 cm/ platform height: 3.5 cm
- Punched brogue upper
- Rubber outersole
These are now sold out but check out the other Timeless shoes and all other women's shoes.
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20 February 2012
DKNY SWEET DELICIOUS
My London Fashion Week photos will be up later this week with my outfits and favourite looks from the shows and events I’ve attended so far… But in the meantime, the one thing I’ve worn every day at LFW is DKNY’s Creamy Meringue perfume from the new SWEET DELICIOUS range launching this spring.
Adding to the Be Delicious group of fragrances (I wore the tangy Be Delicious green apple one when it came out and Ripe Raspberry Candy Apple too), the limited edition range is inspired by cupcakes and contains three scents; Creamy Meringue, Pink Macaroon and Tart Key Lime. I was sent the Creamy Meringue EDP last week and I haven’t worn anything else since (excluding clothes, I've obviously worn those). I’m a firm believer that women should smell good enough to eat; sweet but not too sweet and this is the Goldilocks of mouthwatering fragrances – it smells sugary but not sickly. Bravo, Donna Karen!

Top notes include lemon cream, bergamot and crepe suzette with white amber, dry cedarwood and musk at the base and freesia, frangipani and passion flower sandwiched in between. The zesty citrus keeps it fruity and fresh whilst the woody, musky base notes warm on your skin, staying with you all day.
DKNY SWEET DELICIOUS Eau De Parfum 50ml (£36)
launches exclusively in Debenhams 4 March 2012 & nationwide from 1 April 2012
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19 February 2012
AFRICANA CHIC HEELS
If you fancy updating your look with an exotic print, these cheap and cheerful high street heels from New Look do just the job…
Patterned Platform Strappy Shoes, £24.99
Black suedette strappy shoes with an open toe. Featuring colourful tribal inspired patterned block heel and platform sole. 5.5 inch heel.
Shame they’re not real suede but hey, we'll let that slide…
17 February 2012
Friday's ffffound
And we're off! London Fashion Week started this morning and I'm just about to go to my first show of the season... To celebrate LFW, here's an elephant.
16 February 2012
AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES
This week’s recommended beauty buy is the Renewing Rose Cleanser (£22) from Aromatherapy Associates.
It’s a delicate cream cleanser suitable for all skin types (especially sensitive, dry or mature) with a feminine, floral fragrance which leaves skin smelling gorgeous. It rejuvenates with essential oils to gently detoxify, refresh and brighten skin.
The damask rose water, geranium and jojoba oil help gently cleanse the skin of impurities and restore natural radiance. Lightly massage into face and neck and rinse with warm water to leave skin feeling soft, clean and bright.
The full Aromatherapy Associates collection is also stocked at Liberty
Aromatherapy Associates has created natural treatments for thirty years with the aim of enhancing wellbeing through the use of therapeutic ingredients. Their daily skincare collection includes luxurious blends of essential oils for face, body and bath products. In addition to growing their product offering to include things like haircare, they’ve just opened the doors of the new Aromatherapy Associates spa and it looks absolutely super.
I might treat my mum for Mother’s Day…
I might treat my mum for Mother’s Day…
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15 February 2012
ROYAL WEDDING BARBIE DOLLS
To celebrate Wills and Kate’s first wedding anniversary, Barbie has designed limited edition William and Catherine Royal Wedding dolls which can be pre-ordered from Amazon from today.
Wearing pretty accurate representations of their wedding day attire, William is in a tiny little military uniform red jacket, blue sash and gold detailing whilst Catherine Middleton is wearing a teeny weenie replica of her beautiful ivory Alexander McQueen gown with a lace bodice and floor-length skirt, ivory veil, tiara and matching earrings.
Not sure who’s going to drop £99.99, but it makes a novel gift…
Wearing pretty accurate representations of their wedding day attire, William is in a tiny little military uniform red jacket, blue sash and gold detailing whilst Catherine Middleton is wearing a teeny weenie replica of her beautiful ivory Alexander McQueen gown with a lace bodice and floor-length skirt, ivory veil, tiara and matching earrings.
Not sure who’s going to drop £99.99, but it makes a novel gift…
14 February 2012
VALENTINE'S DAY STAMP POSTCARDS
If you like stamps as much as I do, boy do I have a treat for you... The stamp-obsessed designers at Pigeon Post have created a set of Valentine's postcards depicting famous love stories from around the world. These beautifully-designed, colourful designs celebrate different cultures, religions, ancient stories and mythical folklore. Altogether now: AAAAAH.
The Butterfly Lovers (Chinese)
13 February 2012
VINTAGE NAVY SEQUINS
Now the weather is supposedly improving and warming up a bit, I can start wearing some of my favourite jackets and blazers rather than the same bloody winter coat every day...
I'm particularly fond of this vintage sequin beast by Bruna Cavvalini. Zippy, shiny, navy and 80s. It makes an outfit and blinds people in the street. Which is right up my street.
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I'm particularly fond of this vintage sequin beast by Bruna Cavvalini. Zippy, shiny, navy and 80s. It makes an outfit and blinds people in the street. Which is right up my street.
(worn with ASOS Cage Platforms)
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12 February 2012
10 February 2012
ME & ZENA JEWELLERY
Valentine’s Day is coming up – and what does Valentine's Day call for? Jewellery with hearts on, obviously! Hip jewellery brand Me & Zena sent me this quirky gold necklace with a red heart pencil sharpener pendant, which is from their new spring/summer collection.
Wear your creative heart on your sleeve with our crafty heart sharpener necklace. We prefer a broken pencil from too much scribbling to a broken heart any day of the week. Available in gold tone with red enamel or silver tone with blue enamel.
9 February 2012
METALLIC THREAD DRESS
Last night I wore this Metallic Thread Dress which I picked up in the Zara sale. As much as I like clashing and metallics, I won’t be wearing this with my other shiny Zara sale find for fear of looking like a magpie.
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8 February 2012
7 February 2012
BRACELET STACKS
One can never have too many bracelets. So when online jewellery retailer Celliana sent me some pieces I gladly added to my ever-growing stack of everyday bracelets. This set of three blue cord bracelets nestles in nicely between my perennial vintage sterling silver bangles and chains and another latest addition, a delicate little Cruciani Italian lace one from Pitti Uomo.
Multi Pack Diamante Friendship Bracelets
Crystal diamante weaved cord with adjustable ending, perfect for everyday casual wear. 70% cotton/ 30% glass.
Celliana specialises in exclusive handmade jewellery at affordable high street prices. Most of the designs are limited edition with only 5-10 pieces of each style so you better be quick if you see something that you like.
Unique, trend-led, inexpensive jewellery which you won't see anyone else wearing? Ticks all the right boxes for me...
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Multi Pack Diamante Friendship Bracelets
Crystal diamante weaved cord with adjustable ending, perfect for everyday casual wear. 70% cotton/ 30% glass.
Celliana specialises in exclusive handmade jewellery at affordable high street prices. Most of the designs are limited edition with only 5-10 pieces of each style so you better be quick if you see something that you like.
Unique, trend-led, inexpensive jewellery which you won't see anyone else wearing? Ticks all the right boxes for me...
6 February 2012
MODELCO FIBRE LASH EYELASHES
Beauty aficionados, if you want mega lashes then by jove, you need Fibre Lash by ModelCo.
I was sent the mascara kit to try before Christmas and it's like lash extensions in a bottle. Endorsed by Ms Dannii Minogue (who wore the product throughout The X Factor) and winner of the ‘Top Lash Secret’ award in Harpers Bazaar’s Beauty Hot 100, the extreme mascara makes eyelashes appear longer and thicker without the glue, mess and stress of false lashes.
Apply a coat of the Extension Mascara ensuring an even coating, then apply a coat of the white brush-on lash fibres and top off with a second coat of the black mascara. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until you create a strong breeze whenever you bat your eyelashes…
You’ll never need falsies again.
ModelCo Fibre Lash, £35 from boots.com
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5 February 2012
MISS GUIDED SPRING/SUMMER 2012 PRESS DAY
I'm obsessed with clashing neon and pastels at the moment and both feature heavily in the new SS12 collection from Miss Guided; lots of bright colours on busy Versace-inspired prints, bodycon dresses and shoes and accessories.
Shoes, glorious shoes
4 February 2012
ASOS WISH LIST
I'm currently coveting these four colourful chaps over at ASOS:
Orange red tailored pencil dress by ASOS Collection. Featuring a boat neckline, slim, elbow-length sleeves, darts to the bodice, a fitted waist, pin-tuck pleats to the skirt and a draped cowl back to reverse. Designed with a tailored fit and a mini length.
For days when I want to dress like a librarian: ASOS Midi Dress with 3/4 Sleeve
Sangria pink midi dress with three quarter length sleeves, featuring round neckline, slim fit to the top, pleat detailing below the waistband, and a full pleated skirt, in a stretch jersey fabric.
Purple mini dress by Aqua. Featuring a bandeau neckline, high fitted waist with a folded peplum and form fitting skirt, a concealed zip closure and kick split to reverse.
Platform loafers by ASOS Collection. Crafted in pure leather with a snake effect finish. Featuring a high cut vamp with tassel detail across the front, a square cut toe, a concealed platform sole and a high block heel.
But can I justify buying these when I have these electric blue snakeskin heels? Hmm.
3 February 2012
BIG MIRACLE PREVIEW SCREENING
Last week I went to a preview screening of Big Miracle, which opens today in the States and Friday 10 February in the UK.
International news and the world’s attention was captured by the rescue adventure and Greenpeace membership figures surged as people’s attitudes towards whales and endangered species changed.
It portrays the struggle between native traditions and environmental politics well and may be a gentle, romantic drama suitable for children, but it’s inspiring stuff.
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The film is based on Operation Breakthrough which is a true story of a small town news reporter (played by US The Office’s John Krasinski) and a ballsy environmental activist (Drew Barrymore) involved in rescuing three gray whales trapped under ice in the Arctic Circle in 1988.
Heads of state, journalists from across the globe and an oil tycoon (Ted Danson) descend on a small town in the northern tip of Alaska and join forces with the Inuit locals, the National Guard and Russian military (despite Cold War tensions) to free the whales.
International news and the world’s attention was captured by the rescue adventure and Greenpeace membership figures surged as people’s attitudes towards whales and endangered species changed.
Big Miracle (PG), 107 minutes
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FRIDAY'S FFFFOUND: COLOUR EXPLOSION
Charlotte Free in mental, clashing, retina-burning neon brights
Shot by Elena Rendina for Wonderland November/ December 2011
More multi-coloured dip dye hair
Shot by Elena Rendina for Wonderland November/ December 2011
More multi-coloured dip dye hair
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2 February 2012
J CREW, I LOVE YOU
J.Crew put together this marvellous look to show how you can parade around in evening pieces in broad daylight and not look like a total princess. The contrast between the unabashedly girly pink sequins and the grungy khaki jacket and chunky knit works well and I want that (unusually pricey for J. Crew, dammit) skirt to wear with a shirt for work.
The Downtown Field Jacket
We gave a men's-inspired classic a chic makeover with a tailored silhouette and snappy gold buttons. The resin-coated canvas is water-resistant too (all the better for the showers of compliments, we say). Mossy brown cotton. Standing collar. Snap front with hidden zip closure. Long sleeves. Chest pockets.
Shrunken Fisherman Sweater
We brought back our four-season classic—the cable-knit beachwood cream crewneck sweater—now fashioned in a perfectly chunky cotton knit (great for keeping those chilly sea breezes at bay). Crewneck. Long sleeves.
No 2 Pencil Skirt in Sequins
A showstopping skirt in high-definition colour with high-wattage shine. Row upon row of glossy sequins were hand applied to body-skimming silk for a lusciously fluid feel—it's the epitome of modern glamour with a slightly longer length. (We're sporting ours with drapey knit tops for that play on proportion and luxe textures we live for.) Pencil skirt. Sits at waist. Back zip. Back vent. Fully lined.
It comes in azalea pink and an amazing fluorescent Caribbean green, which is less princess-y so perhaps more versatile. (Of course neon green sequins are versatile!)
Which would you choose?
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The Downtown Field Jacket
We gave a men's-inspired classic a chic makeover with a tailored silhouette and snappy gold buttons. The resin-coated canvas is water-resistant too (all the better for the showers of compliments, we say). Mossy brown cotton. Standing collar. Snap front with hidden zip closure. Long sleeves. Chest pockets.
Shrunken Fisherman Sweater
We brought back our four-season classic—the cable-knit beachwood cream crewneck sweater—now fashioned in a perfectly chunky cotton knit (great for keeping those chilly sea breezes at bay). Crewneck. Long sleeves.
No 2 Pencil Skirt in Sequins
A showstopping skirt in high-definition colour with high-wattage shine. Row upon row of glossy sequins were hand applied to body-skimming silk for a lusciously fluid feel—it's the epitome of modern glamour with a slightly longer length. (We're sporting ours with drapey knit tops for that play on proportion and luxe textures we live for.) Pencil skirt. Sits at waist. Back zip. Back vent. Fully lined.
It comes in azalea pink and an amazing fluorescent Caribbean green, which is less princess-y so perhaps more versatile. (Of course neon green sequins are versatile!)
Which would you choose?
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