I met Paul Smith today. It was one of those ‘wow’ moments that I know that I’m going to treasure forever. It was a brilliant day from the beginning, an inspiring morning having a lecture about cool hunting, pouring over trend books and chatting before heading to Mayfair to explore high-end fashion. The Paul Smith […]
Fashion
Pros of cons
I love converse. I spotted a leopard print, limited edition pair in Office last week. They would be perfect with slouchy turned up boyfriend jeans or leather skirt, dark tights and soft mohair jumper with junky gold chains. Right, well I know what I’m up to on my lunch break tomorrow!
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
“I never look at other people’s work. My mind has to be completely focused on my own illusions.” Alexander McQueen If there’s one exhibition to put on your must-see list for 2015, it’s Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The museum will be home to the first and largest retrospective […]
Antonia Mariconda’s workshop – How to be your own PR
I always leave Antonia Mariconda’s events with renewed enthusiasm for writing and the exciting world of aesthetics and beauty. There’s something so powerful about listening to a person who communicates with passion and conviction. I found Antonia’s latest workshop How to be your own PR particularly useful as it focused on brand building and the […]
Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
“I never look at other people’s work. My mind has to be completely focused on my own illusions.” Alexander McQueen If there’s one exhibition to put on your must-see list for 2015, it’s Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. From the 14 March to the 19 July, the museum will […]
Eagle eye
I’ve been making sure not to lose my ‘cool hunting’ training and to keep an eye out for off-beat finds and inspiration on my weekend wanders. I’m chuffed as I seem to be on the money of late! I found this amazing vintage 1960s edition of Vogue in a market in Ealing, West London over […]
These boots are made for walking…
Oh my, it’s upon us, the time to invest in winter boots! Patent, leather, Chelsea, ankle, lace-up…I’m giving little whoops for joy as I write this! I’ve been keeping an eye on the high street and Topshop, Dune and Russel & Bromley are doing some fantastic takes on catwalk designs. Don’t feel like you have […]
Destination great nails
Climb aboard MWnails in Spitalfields Market, London and you will most definitely experience first-class treatment. My best friend treated me to a manicure as a birthday gift and I loved every second of the experience. We had the 19 Rapid Rio treatment and we left with shaped nails, pushed back cuticles, a buff and polish […]