It’s surely the influence of Spring, but suddenly I want to adorn myself with pretty basics in blush pink, ruffles, and lace. In the same way that I would take to all my homework with pinking shears as a child to make it more aesthetically pleasing, scalloped edges have a similarly sweet effect on clothes. Lookout for scalloped camisoles, blazers,… View Post
Essential Accessories: Part II
Continuing from last week’s Essential Accessories post, this week the focus turns to the other accessories that make an outfit. While i’m all about the jewels, these other components add just as much personality to a look, while also serving a purpose. I frequently hover between being a bag and shoe lady (I have extreme fetishes for both, depending on… View Post
I eat English gardens for tea
Without fail, each year the onset of Spring causes me to go into a flurry over all things pastel and floral. This does not merely rest with my wardrobe, but also extends to my skincare (Jurlique’s rose-infused offerings), fragrance (white florals by Marc Jacobs or Stella McCartney’s summer releases), and my home (vases of flowers and jasmine candles from Liberty)…. View Post
Essential Accessories: Part I
After my post on wardrobe essentials, I had a lot of emails asking me what the next steps are once the capsule wardrobe is sorted. So to continue the theme, i’ll be doing a weekly feature over the next few weeks with plenty of tips on building the perfect wardrobe to suit your life. So over the next two weeks:… View Post
Mayfair mornings
Please forgive my blogging hiatus the past week. I’ve been staying in Mayfair and was without an internet connection. Not to worry, I compensated for my technological withdrawls by filling my days with lovely Spring exploration. After awaking to the above view of the rooftops of London, I embarked on a dessert tour of Mayfair*, took endless strolls through the… View Post
The best of London shopping: Liberty of London
I truly believe that London is unsurpassed in it’s wealth of deliciously unique and lovely stores, pop-up shops and quirky boutiques. But my absolute favourite would have to be Liberty. It is to me what Tiffany’s is to Holly Golightly – no matter what mood I entered in, I always leave feeling happy, inspired, and clutching a purple bag full… View Post
Spring daffodils and butter yellow
Yellow does not feature heavily in my wardrobe. In fact, even after a thorough scan, the only yellow items I own are two silk scarves: one a vintage London souvenir scarf that was a gift from a friend before I moved to the UK, and another a silk chiffon number with intricate silver sequined beading. But suddenly the daffodils are… View Post
Rock the kasbah, part II
One of my favourite things to do when visiting a new place is to hunt down the perfect souvenir to take home and treasure in my everyday life. I despise typical tourist souvenirs, preferring something that I can genuinely use and love. Though I now wish i’d bought more in Marrakech, I did come home with a gorgeous golden Moroccan… View Post
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Rock the Kasbah, part I
If there’s one thing I love as much as designer shoes, it’s travelling. And while I worship cities like London, Paris, Tokyo and New York, I also spend countless hours dreaming of intrepid adventures in more exotic lands. I’ve just returned from Marrakech, and it was just as good as all my Moroccan fantasies had led me to believe. From… View Post
