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Thursday 20th of June 2013 Posted by:
LaurelWith the weather steadily improving, what better time than now to invest in the perfect little summer dress for sunny days?
This beaut from ASOS ticks all my boxes. Cute nautical pinstripe, short enough to show off a good pair of pins without being too inappropriate, and with a little bit of Westwood about it, it's in my shopping basket for sure...read more
Tuesday 18th of June 2013 Posted by:
Rachel ThomFirstly, an apology for my comments made in my last blog post. "The weather's great but I don't want to jinx it" said I, without properly understanding the consequences of my actions. And now, fellow Londoners, I've singlehandedly subjected the lot of you to grey skies and bigger heating bills. Nice work, Rachel.
But let's avoid getting too h...read more
Friday 14th of June 2013 Posted by:
DebbylynleyDue to a serious horse riding accident, I was not able to visit London in the past year. I miss being there and seeing good plays. But that is about to change. Ofcourse nothing beats a night out in the West End. Top class actors and actresses play for full houses. People travel from all over the world to see their favorites in a play. I have been l...read more
Sunday 9th of June 2013 Posted by:
LaurelYes I know it's still five months away, but new of this exhibition excited me o much I just had to share. Get it in your diary now, for this is one you will not want to miss.
This autumn, Somerset House, in partnership with the Isabella Blow Foundation and Central St Martins, is proud to present Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore!, a major new fashio...read more
Sunday 9th of June 2013 Posted by:
LaurelThe perfect bronzer is undoubtedly a make-up bag must-have, especially in summer. I’ve picked three of my favourites that might just help you make finding your dream buy that little bit easier…
A dark horse in the bronzer race for me this summer is the offering from under-the-radar beauty brand Arbonne. An American brand available online, the A...read more
Wednesday 5th of June 2013 Posted by:
Rachel ThomIt's June, it's a summer of sorts (the weather's great but I don't want to jinx it) and the evenings are long. Time to raise the heart rate al fresco by heading to your nearest park.
Throughout June I'll be looking at the best green spaces for your favourite sports, beginning here with a triathlon of swimming, cycling and running - albeit with ...read more
Wednesday 5th of June 2013 Posted by:
May BI made quick visits to a couple of visual arts and fashion related exhibitions this week:
Fashion photography at Blumenfield Studios (Somerset House)
“Berlin born photographer Erwin Blumenfield was one of the more internationally sought after portrait and fashion photographers during the 1940s-1950s”. His work graced Vogue, Cosmopolitan and H...read more
Wednesday 5th of June 2013 Posted by:
May BI’d been told to meet my guide Mark at 1020am by the Sir John Betjeman (poet Laureate and a key mover in the preservation of much Victorian heritage) statue and it took me a while to find it on the upper level of St Pancras station. If he’d mentioned that it was at the end of the long champagne bar and in plain sight of those elevated cloud structu...read more
Sunday 2nd of June 2013 Posted by:
KimTMy teen daughter had asked about a visit to The Shard a couple of times and it seemed like it might make an interesting end to the half term holiday. Everyone I had asked about it had said that they were truly impressed so I went online and was surprised that there was still ticket availability. I admit that I paused when I saw the price – £18.95 f...read more
Sunday 2nd of June 2013 Posted by:
May BThe Chime for Change show – founded by Gucci and headlined by Beyonce with a host of supporting stars – rocked Twickenham Stadium last night. Whilst providing a spectacular show, it also educated the 50,000 ecstatic people present and the millions who watched the TV broadcast globally (it was on BBC as “Beyonce and friends live”) about hundreds of ...read more
Tuesday 28th of May 2013 Posted by:
LaurelReaders, I am in love.
Last week, I discovered a fashion bargain so vast, so wonderous, I almost want to keep it a secret. However, I've already got mine, so here goes...
Ladies and gentlemen; I discovered an iconic Lulu Guinness Lips clutch bag... in TK Maxx. I know. I choked too.
Having recently heard some kind of urban legend that there...read more
Tuesday 28th of May 2013 Posted by:
LaurelSomething I've been meaning to try for ages, this week I finally got round to pimping my talons with one of Nails Inc's much-coveted Bling It On kits.
The original Bling It On - Leather & Skulls was a sell out after being pictured on the digits of countless A-Listers, and this spring a host of newbies were added to the range. I can't wait to tr...read more
Tuesday 28th of May 2013 Posted by:
LaurelYou will undoubtedly want to keep your eyes on www.aspinaloflondon.com later this summer for the launch of the new AW13 collection once you get a glimpse of it...
Inspired by the architecture of Hampton Court Palace, the limited edition Tudor Rose collection, designed by Creative Director Mariya Dykalo-Burton includes three exclusive bags named ...read more
Tuesday 28th of May 2013 Posted by:
Rachel ThomEvery year, an armada of nutters sets off to row the Atlantic in titchy boats. The voyage from the Canary Islands to Antigua takes months to complete and the crossing is entirely self-supported: huge food rations, communications and safety equipment are stashed in every nook and cranny while fragile pumps fight to turn sea water into something vag...read more
Saturday 25th of May 2013 Posted by:
KimTWhen I went to collect my young companion who would accompany me to this production at Richmond Theatre, she was dressed all in pink – with a very bouncy net skirt – and wore a tiara and pink pearls very proudly.
Yes, we generated lots of smiles as we took the train to Richmond but once there we felt quite at home as we were surrounded with pri...read more
Thursday 23rd of May 2013 Posted by:
LaurelA fashion find not to be overlooked eBay.co.uk, the UK’s biggest online marketplace, has launched a new 40-piece Spring/Summer, featuring hero pieces no summer wardrobe should be without.
Stylied by influential fashion blogger Navaz Batliwalla, a.k.a Disneyrollergirl, the collection encapsulates five of the season’s hottest trends and is showcased...read more
Thursday 23rd of May 2013 Posted by:
LaurelWith the launch of the brand's most innovative product in a decade imminent, ghd announced this morning that it has brought world-renowned session stylist Sam McKnight together with leading fashion photographer Rankin to create a stand-out campaign.
Sam McKnight created the hair for the new ghd eclipse® styler campaign – featuring an evolution ...read more
Wednesday 22nd of May 2013 Posted by:
LaurelI can’t believe the time is upon us for another Bank Holiday weekend – where did the last month go? It appears this weekend will be predictably average temperature, wishy-washy, no real sun; so with picnics in the park and barbecues off the menu we must find alternative entertainment to keep ourselves busy.
Fashion Photography at Somerset House...read more
Monday 20th of May 2013 Posted by:
London DogBlogYes, we are all fed up with the miserable weather. Even the dogs who seem to know that without the sunshine, we are more likely to stay indoors or cut our walks short. But in the watery sunshine on Sunday we decided to get out there and try to find our own slice of sunshine – even if the clouds were threatening rain.
Luckily, we found a parking ...read more
Thursday 16th of May 2013 Posted by:
AIL StaffWhether you're an internet dating newbie, or had a dalliance with every site under the sun, here are 10 top tips for internet dating;
1. Pick the right site. The site you pick reflects what you're looking for; some are all about getting a ring on your finger, others are for dedicated outdoorsy types, etc so be sure to find one which represents y...read more
