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Archive: January 2013

LIGHTBULB

LIGHTBULB

When I moved house I discovered amongst the boxes of childhood tat and keepsakes a diary from when I was nine years old, fil…

IN THE NUDE

IN THE NUDE

PIECES is an accessories label founded in 2003 by Bestseller, the fashion group which owns J.Lindeberg , Vila and Vero Mod…

STUDDED MCQUEENS

STUDDED MCQUEENS

I bought these black leather heeled pumps from Alexander McQueen's MCQ diffusion line before guiltily returning them (i…

THE VIEW FROM THE SHARD

THE VIEW FROM THE SHARD

Earlier this week I attended a press preview for The View from The Shard , the new tourist attraction  at the top of London&…

WOAH BLACK BETTY

WOAH BLACK BETTY

The snow has started to melt, so I can wear nice leather shoes again.  I'm wearing my new studded ankle boots from Bett…

WEEKEND IN BELFAST

WEEKEND IN BELFAST

One of my favourite weekends last year was spent in Belfast with my best friend from school who'd just got back from ni…

SWEATER GIRL

SWEATER GIRL

I watched Mad Men for the first time this weekend (criminally behind the times, aren't I?) and the beautiful, mid-centu…

2013 CAMPARI CALENDAR

2013 CAMPARI CALENDAR

The new Campari calendar focuses on the unlucky, enigmatic number 13, featuring Penelope Cruz with superstitious symbols, s…

LOVE MOSCHINO

LOVE MOSCHINO

As a magpie, I'm drawn to anything shiny and like wearing sequins, patent leather, stacks of jewellery and there's a…

New Season Boden

New Season Boden

I opened the curtains with childlike wonder yesterday morning, which lastest all of two hours before London's snow melte…

SALE SHOES

SALE SHOES

Today I'm wearing these bright tomato red suede ankle boots I picked up in the Zara sale last week.  When I wear  ankl…

LIZ EARLE CLEANSE AND POLISH

LIZ EARLE CLEANSE AND POLISH

Pretty sure I'm preaching to the converted here, as every woman under the sun seems to cite it as a best beauty buy, but…

THE DOLCE & GABBANA PRINT

THE DOLCE & GABBANA PRINT

As far as I'm concerned, Dolce & Gabbana has its very own print; Missoni has zigzags , Vivienne Westwood has tarta…

BLACK AND BLUE

BLACK AND BLUE

I've been wearing my new Natuka Coat , kindly sent to me by Nelly , lots lately as it's so mild.  I haven't nee…

DECEMBER INSTAGRAM PHOTOS

DECEMBER INSTAGRAM PHOTOS

Christmas already seems like ages ago! December flew by in a flurry of parties, presents, parties, champagne and parties. Fa…

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOES

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOES

I like the elegant shape of these derby laced low cut shoe boots from luxury footwear brand Casadei .  I don't own any …

MULBERRY SS13 CAMPAIGN

MULBERRY SS13 CAMPAIGN

Mulberry 's new Spring/ Summer 2013 campaign shot by Tim Walker  is a breath of fresh air and a welcome antidote to grey…

NEW YEAR, NEW SHOES

NEW YEAR, NEW SHOES

There are plenty of temptations in the Topshop sale , one of my favourites being the sensible 3.5 inch heel Gem Crystal Bow …

SNOW QUEEN CALENDAR SHOT BY ELLEN VON UNWERTH

SNOW QUEEN CALENDAR SHOT BY ELLEN VON UNWERTH

Snow Queen Vodka has created its first calendar for 2013 shot by renowned photographer Ellen Von Unwerth, which tells the …