Ever wondered what beauty products and make-up women swear by or wouldn’t set food outside the house without? I asked a number of beauty lovers to separate the bad slap from the good stuff and tell me what makes them part with hard earned cash again and again. Strongest brand presence There was an overwhelming positive […]
Shopping
Style never goes out of fashion
I was on my way to Ropewalk Market in Bermondsey when I was stopped in my tracks by the gorgeous dresses inside Susie Stone’s British bespoke womenswear. I was with my Mom, a fellow style magpie and we’re always on the lookout for new labels and something a bit different. We couldn’t resist a look […]
PHATbreads
I love that the owner of PHATbreads bought her oven on Ebay! Now that’s taking impulse online shopping to a whole other level. It just goes to show what happens when entrepreneurial spirit meets the click of a mouse! The gold mosaic tiles and clean white finish give the oven an updated funky twist. The […]
Just what the doctor ordered
Even though it’s summer, I’m still finding myself relying on lip balms and moisturisers to keep my skin hydrated and feeling good. With the sun beginning to peek its sleepy head out properly after months of slumber, I think it’s more important than ever to look after our skin. SPF is a given in a […]
Don’t miss Lavish Habit
This cafe is one of Balham’s secret gems. I love stopping by for coffee, cake and a browse at the brilliant vintage bargains and quirky homewares. I bought a jewellery box in Ropewalk Market yesterday and this is the only reason that I didn’t walk out the door with the gorgeous musical one left to […]
A vintage find
I picked up this gorgeous sewing box in a market in Bermondsey. Designer hats sat alongside old telephones, china tea sets and books. The energy of the sellers and stall layout took me back to street markets in Laos and Thailand, where most of the fun was the thrill of bartering and knowing that you’re […]
Kitty Valentine
I’ve been drawn to artist Kitty Valentine, a.k.a. foxglovepearly’s work every time that I’ve visited Brick Lane market. With a stall in the markets for more than four years, Kitty’s work has made an indelible mark. I’m a magnet to ram heads, bone, texture and the dark sides of natural form in fashion and art. […]
I’m going to need more walls
For some people it’s high heels, others it’s handbags, scarves or books. What’s my guilty pleasure? Gorgeous prints. I can’t pass a shop or stall without feeling a magnetic pull to have a quick squiz! I found this foxy lady in a tiny treasure trove shop down a winding street in Amsterdam. It reminds me […]
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 […]