Be My Valentine

Lanvin SS11Image courtesy of Lanvin, with thanks. View Post

Winter Sun

I am a self diagnosed SAD sufferer, so you can imagine my absolute joy at being treated to an all inclusive (including cocktails, thank you) week in Fuerteventura courtesy of Mummy darling. Some real bonding time for the two of us, which will be nice considering most Meetings With Mother are a result of a)… View Post

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