The Thaw

There's been an element of wanting to look a little muted of late which I put down to the icy freeze that has invaded much of Europe over the past few weeks.  I don't feel like shouting all the time with colour and prints when sub zero winds are blowing in my face which explains… Continue reading The Thaw

Combated

>> Does anybody remember Julia Stiles (or even more worryingly remember who she even is?) in pretty-satisfactory-yet-not-quite-100%-there 10 Things I Hate About You – i.e. a warped teenfest version of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew?  Does anyone recall the scene when her sister aka girl who played Alex Mack and Joseph Gordon Levitt were… Continue reading Combated

Collaring

>> I'm finding myself to be a sucker for little tidbits of designer 'treats' that whilst aren't extortionate in the scheme of things are sort of extravagant when measured up against their itty bitti-ness.  Can't afford the Prada PVC princess coat?  I'll be getting the thick nubbly socks.  Unlikely that those Miu Miu 2-part flares… Continue reading Collaring

A Quick Turn

I've missed a gazillion shop openings in London that have crowded the past few months, which means missing rounds of vodka/gin/rum mixers (whatever drinks sponsor is doing the rounds…) and cupcakes/mini fish and chips/Tesco Value crisps.  These are the times when a Style Bubble under-study/correspondent would sort of make sense but then I remember that… Continue reading A Quick Turn