The Crowning Glory

My affinity with headbands, headpieces, hats and basically anything that adorns the head is inexplicable.  I can’t reason it.  I just love it.  For some it’s a mere afterthought, a nuisance even having something on the head.  For me, it’s the piece de resistance, the thing that completes an ensemble, something that can be THE… Continue reading The Crowning Glory

Topshop does Turbans

Thanks for the early tip-off from Catwalk Queen, I surfed on over to Topshop and found exactly what I predicted would happen – turbans in the style of Prada SS07 in spitting image colours.  Yup, it’s safe to say that you can scoff at Topshop’s claims that they don’t take inspiration directly from the catwalk. … Continue reading Topshop does Turbans

Dark Beach Days

Despite hailing from a near equator, hot country (Hong Kong), I can’t say that I do well in the heat. Heat rashes, sun stroke, excessive fatigue – you name it, I get it.  So it stands to reason that I’m not a big fan of summer swimwear issues, tanning tips and the pages of sandals/sarongs/beach… Continue reading Dark Beach Days

Homeware=Homewear

Dragging my rain sodden feet (and tights, hair, face…just about everything really) around Regent Street and Oxford Street on a Bank Holiday Monday was not my idea of fun.  But bedding had to be chosen, cushions had to be bought and all that stuff yhad been put back for ages simply because it’s just a… Continue reading Homeware=Homewear

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