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It’s that time of year again. Two words that fill many with dread, Secret Santa. The names have been drawn out of the hat (well a paper bin) in the office or the round robin family email has been sent. Five Great Secret Santa Gift Ideas It can be a fun idea for family members […]

If you have a quick weekend trip to the gem of Asia planned or you are on a stopover in Singapore before heading further afield, here are 5 great things to do while you are there. I spent the weekend in the city, which actually is its own Independent State and since the main city […]

A few weeks ago I received a mission by email. Very intriguing for a James Bond fan but also it was a fashion mission – even better. “Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to use an Austin Reed white shirt to showcase your personal style. Simply use the white shirt as your […]

It’s very rare that I move away from my standard makeup regime. I know what I like and I’m not one to try out lots of different products each month. One thing I do know, is that I like mineral makeup. Mineral Makeup by Mineralissima Mineralissima is a one stop makeup shop online that hails […]

Summer is coming and the weather is warming up. Soon it will be bikini diet time, getting ready for holidays. But diets, as Dan Chapman, our resident personal trainer has said before, will not do the trick. You have got to burn fat. Whether thats with HIIT training or… this weeks fitness feature, Plyometric training. […]

We’ve teamed up with New York and Hong Kong fashion blog Prêt-à-Métier to bring you the latest spring trends around the world. Presents x Prêt-à-Métier Spring Trends Prêt-à-Métier means “career on the go” in French. The Prêt-à-Métier team’s mission is to show women they can be both successful and fashionable. They want to inspire women […]

Mint Velvet have got your winter wardrobe all wrapped up. A firm favourite of mine from the high street of Tunbridge Wells, Beaconfield, Guildford, Marlow and many more plus concessions within premium department stores such as John Lewis and House of Fraser. I’ve worked with Mint Velvet previously on catwalks for the Pantiles Fashion Festival […]

On the 4th July 2024, I headed down to the fabulous Ham Yard Hotel in London to help Godiva Chocolatier celebrate their 90th Anniversary at a heavenly evening of “Chocolate for all seasons”. It might be July but the PR world is already thinking about Christmas! We had an exclusive Christmas preview, a look at […]

The sun is getting warmer and the days longer. Everyone starts feeling the need for staying outdoors much more and wearing less and less clothes. The sea of black and grey clothes on the streets gives way to more delicate and feminine, pastel hues. In short, Spring is here and like every year it brings […]

Regular readers will know that I am not a huge fan of Autumn/Winter fashion, I just can’t get excited by winter coats and roll neck sweaters. Instead I seek solace in accessories and statement jewellery to bring a fresh look to my outfits and deal with my shopping desires. Harry Rocks London Jewellery Harry Rocks […]

This month for my La Redoute Brand Ambassador post, I’m stepping into the world of interiors for a little French Style Made Easy for the home. It’s rather apt, as I write this our bathroom is being ripped out, completely redesigned and one day will look fabulous. After Easter work will commence on stripping all […]

A festive knit is for life, not just for Christmas! Far to often people buy festive knitwear that is of the novelty kind, just to wear to the Christmas party, on Christmas Day or for a laugh with friends (I’m thinking my best friend’s annual Christmas Jumper Party). But we shouldn’t just restrict ourselves to […]

Fearne Cotton is an incredibly industrious girl. Aside from being a mother to Rex and wife to Jesse, she somehow finds time to spin tunes on Radio 1, present Children in Need AND deal with Keith Lemon’s cheek on Celebrity Juice. She’s also managed to squeeze in an incredible 15 fashion collections for Very.co.uk. Fearne […]

This weekend, whilst spending time with my mum for Mother’s Day, we stumbled across some old postcards that my Great Grandmother used to collect when she visited the theatre. They showed the actors and actresses from the productions and had amazing outfits from the 1920’s. Something that featured in them was a fan, as a […]

So come on, admit it, are you a cleanse, tone and moisturise kind of girl after a night out or a quick sweep with a facial wipe and some eye makeup remover? I have got more focused on my skin as I have (intake of breath) got older, but I still like the easy ways […]

British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has been showcasing her collections since the 1980’s. With an eccentric dress sense, avant-garde design style and as a much reviewed pioneer of punk entering the fashion world in a new wave of design. Her collections are fabulous, extremely covetable but also come with a hefty price tag. So how […]

Do you dream of getting married in the romantic setting of a foreign land? This week’s dose of wedding inspiration from the team at The Bride boutique in St. Albans is all about choosing the right dress for destination weddings. Hawaii If you’re heading somewhere hot and exotic for your big day, choose a dress […]

Having just flown back from New Zealand Fashion Week, we are not covering much of London Fashion Week this season. Which is a shame as it is Spring/Summer – our favourite season. We can’t let this big event slip by unnoticed; so we maintain our concept of promoting the up and coming designers and Omar […]