I’ve fallen in love with Rachel Jackson’s jewellery. Simple as! Along with her to die for pieces, I really connect with Rachel’s can-do attitude and this mantra that she lives by from her website… ‘She believed she could so she did’ Rachel left a career in the music industry behind and started designing jewellery at […]
Fashion
Myconceptstore and street art: Reykjavík
I did a course in Central Saint Martins, UAL called Cool Hunting and it taught us about the power of observation and questioning in order to learn and grow. Our lecturer always told us to look up, look down and all around us as we explored London on foot. As the weeks went by, I […]
Doing what my fridge magnet tells me to…
Do more of what makes you happy. Sounds easy right? Spend time doing the things that give you a little glow, a feeling of contentment and happiness. I love this quote by Carmel McConnell and it’s an attitude that I try to live my life by. Believe me, I don’t always find this easy. I […]
Home-grown UK fashion at its best
Self-financed and turning a profit within three years, I spoke to Sylvie Morton, founder and owner of In One Clothing, a bespoke online dress and accessory business about going it alone, what it takes to succeed in business and her top tips for budding entrepreneurs. The beginning Sylvie’s idea for In One Clothing came about […]
Sir Paul Smith: Spending time with an icon
Standing in Sir Paul Smith’s office amongst the thousands of books, quirky collectables and beautiful artworks with the man himself was one of the most surreal moments of my life! It’s an office that I know well from the detailed descriptions given by journalists and a room that I’ve seen in many documentaries, but to […]
Paul Smith: Great things in small spaces at DSM
Anyone who knows me, knows that I love Paul Smith so news that a new concession is now open in the basement of Dover Street Market’s new Haymarket location is music to my ears! Sir Paul is a magpie of beautiful and interesting finds, as well as designing gorgeous collections and I love that you […]
The Gagosian Gallery: Avendon/Warhol
Who wants the truth? That’s what show business is for – to prove that it’s not what you are that counts, it’s what they think you are. – Andy Warhol If there’s one thing that I urge you to do over the next few weeks, it’s to visit this incredible collection of paintings and canvases […]
Tuesday favourites
This is a very short post to share what put me in a good mood today! Beautiful daffodils SUQQU Moist Flow Lotion to ease tired winter skin A divine leopard print clutch from Topshop What’s on your list? xx
Think Big
For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice”. ― T.S Eliot, Four Quartet I’m a big fan of New Year and the feeling of looking ahead and making plans. What I’m not a big fan of is over ambitious resolutions that cause stress and dreaded guilt rather […]
The Fabric of India at the V&A
Running as part of the V&A India Festival until 10 January, The Fabric of India exhibition is a must-see for fashion, textile and design lovers. Walk through the doors and you will be met by a riot of colour and a fabulous showcase of the creative talent, tradition and painstaking labour and skill that goes into […]