Oscar is a Girl’s Best Friend

Oscar de la Renta knows how to dress women. His incredible designs are always feminine without being girly, and he knows just how to blend modern trends into classic cuts. His silhouette is always womanly but never alienates the younger generation, while fabric choices and styling ooze luxury and an other-worldly elegance.  Oscar de la… View Post

Saint Valentine

As you probably know by now, I’m a sucker for romance. I’m also a sucker for shopping excuses and with so many lustful colours on the market (berry reds, citrusy tangerines, and petal pinks) what’s not to love this Valentine’s?Whether you found your soulmate twenty years ago, or if you’re still looking for “the one”, these… View Post

A Little Bit of Joy

Mum gave me a gift over the weekend. A ring, which belonged to my Great Auntie Joy. It’s opal and set high on plain gold. I love that as a whole, the ring is so simple, yet has so much depth. A plain shape and setting, a subtle stone, but a ring that carries with it a history.… View Post

Theyskens’ Theory

I absolutely adored Olivier Theyskens’ work at Nina Ricci, and his new role as artistic director at Theory is more than a little exciting. The 34 year bold Belgian designer brings a lot of new qualities to the label known for creating wardrobe staples, giving a slightly darker twist for both Theyskens and Theory fans alike. Theyskens’ signature ethereal and romantic-goth vibe… View Post

So Many Coats, None To Wear

I have a rather large collection of winter coats. A few weeks ago, the AW10 trend for a signature coat (think Burberry Prorsum, Gucci) got me thinking about why I have so many winter coats. Sure, a girl needs different coats for different occasions – a long, cosy coat for snowy days; a short jacket for… View Post