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Thursday, November 29, 2012


How great are my new shoes. 

These are the first of many Christmas presents bought by me for me.

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Gone are the days where glamourous cocktail dressing meant sparkles, sequins and Dolly Parton's hairdresser. There is nothing more elegant than a girl who can throw her hair up and not get eaten alive in glitter and hairspray. It takes a real beauty to pull this off.

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Wearing bows in my hair was top of my favourites list when I was younger. Why should that change now?

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Pardon my lack of blogging. I've been in Morocco for my best friends wedding living a life that would make the Queen of Sheba jealous.

The wedding was spectacular, three days of parties, heartfelt speeches and enough Moroccan food to feed half of Casablanca. 

Below is a snippet of photographs from my magical trip.




Wearing a peach chiffon Jenny Packham gown and a perfectly matching Valentino shawl with turquoise and diamond earrings (clearly a smash and grab from my mother).


Shots of La Mamounia stolen from the queen of luxury living Izzy.


Aline and I in our custom made Emilia Wickstead bridesmaids gown in fire engine red.

It was a wonderful trip filled with lots of love and of course a couple trips to the souks to buy things I'll probably never wear again.

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Monday, November 26, 2012


Frameless sunglasses with coloured lenses has sent me into a head spin. These Heineken green lenses are part of my latest scavenger list.

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Sometimes you really just need to wear a Baroque style Dolce & Gabbana corset dress.

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Wednesday, November 21, 2012


I have just arrived in Marrakech for a wedding trying to channel my inner Talitha Getty (minus the herion overdose). I can't wait to post more pictures to show you my adventures!



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Tuesday, November 20, 2012





Cara Delevigne shot by Terry Richardson.

The glasses are a dead giveaway. 

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The look of love.

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As a self confessed make-up hoarder I found the holiday collections really difficult to snub. On a recent trip to do 'errands' (i.e. mindless wandering around looking for things you really don't need) I stumbled upon the Dior counter and their recent Grand Bal holiday collection. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't say no.

Firstly the packaging is absolutely divine, they belong on a mirrored, deco dressing table next to crystal perfume bottles and pale pink powder puffs and secondly (as if that mattered after the packaging) they are all amazing products.

The nail polishes were some of my favourite products available. I have now happily arrived back at home after having my first (of many) pedicures using Diva (above). It has a beautiful iridescence and elegance which is so hard to find in black polishes. The gold polish Diorling (below) is next on my list and will soon be making an appearance on my nails.


Other than that I purchased one of the two eyeshadow palettes (below) which will be accompanying me on all my upcoming trips. The colours are shimmery, soft and perfect for creating day to night looks. Finally I couldn't walk away without the shimmery red lip gloss which I plan on wearing with my snowflake pyjamas while I open up Christmas presents.



For my UK readers you can see more of the collection here.
For my US readers you can see more here.

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Thursday, November 15, 2012


Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Gucci recently showing us all how to tastefully show a little side-boob.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

These fabulous Sophia Webster shoes are the perfect balance between Aztec prints and the comic strips from Aha's Take On Me video in the 80s.

Get yours here.

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Isabel Marant Cruise Collection 2013.

After getting my fill of the A/W collection, I'm more than ready to get some geometric low slung trousers in my wardrobe with a frilly paisley blouse. So what if London will be arctic when this hits the shops, staying at home with the heating cranked up and the refusal to let the cold winter months in is so much chicer anyway.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

This cosy Etoile Isabel Marant Obira cardigan kept me toasty warm all day.

Get yours here.

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I love this Brian Lichtenberg t-shirt from Browns. 
Even seeing Miley Cyrus in the red version of this didn't put me off, even if her new crop did leave me a bit shaken. 

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Nobody does the black jeans tucked into Balenciaga boots combo better than Ashley Olsen. Even though these photos are a few years old I secretly still hope that she stomps around the East Village in these and scowls at people.


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Monday, November 12, 2012



Kate Moss with her best accessory Jamie Hince wearing one of my favourite pairs of Alaia boots from this season.

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Sunday, November 11, 2012


Sunday is the one day a week when you really can get away with casual dressing (this does not mean wearing head to toe Juicy Couture in Crayola colours tucked into fur trimmed Ugg boots). A pair of tailored jogging pants can be your best friend; they are comfortable, fulfils your need for a bit of slouch but most importantly they look great. Pair it with a warm chunky knit (like this Isabel Marant number), a slick of lipgloss and a venti pumpkin spice latte.

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Thursday, November 8, 2012


Keep it simple (and invest in a pair of red trousers).

Find these Isabel Marant trousers in suede here.
Or in black here.

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There's something incredibly sexy about a woman who wears clothes which could belong to her boyfriend/husband/father/brother/roommate/gay best friend. Paired with killer shoes (such as this fabulous Balenciaga pillar box red glove heels), a fresh face and mussed up hair you'll have more heads turning than you would wearing your finest pushup bra and your trust Herve Leger.

That's a good thing.

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012


Never, ever, ever let anyone tell you that you shouldn't wear too much black.

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It may be Monday but I'd be totally fine with wearing this all day long.

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A good bag, a good pair of sunglasses and a good hair colourist are all you need.

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Sunday, November 4, 2012



Ulyana Sergeenko and I first locked eyes at the Dior Couture show in Paris a few years ago where I was wearing this Jason Wu feathered number. Fast forward to last week where I found this picture of her and fashions godmother ADR wearing the exact same coat.

I knew I liked her.



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Saturday, November 3, 2012


You are all due another interview from another fabulous friend of mine. This post will be a little different. As important as it is to dress well and to be put together in whichever way best fits your personality, all the clothes and Hermes bags won't shine if you aren't healthy on the inside. Nutrition is the key to absolutely everything; our weight, appearance, moods and health.

After working at Jimmy Choo my childhood friend Jenna Barclay launched Upcakes and more recently her website Foods to Love. She is available for consultations so that people (like me) can learn what to eat and how to take care of your body.


1. If you could give anyone one piece of advice on maintaining a healthy diet what would it be?

I'd say try not to be extreme. One of the most destructive habits we do nowadays is beat ourselves up for being 'naughty', and then try to undo the damage by restricting our intake or depriving ourselves. Aside from being a negative mindset, it also wears down our metabolism and accelerates ageing. Our bodies can bounce back from extremities when we are young with relatively little damage, but you'd be surprised at how soon the side-effects will show. Yo-yoing between the super good and the super bad leads to things like papery skin, lines under the eyes, weight gain in the back of the hips and stomach, and pronounced lines between the sides of the nose and mouth.
It's really important to be ok living in the grey area and finding your body's happy place. There are times for indulgence and times for being healthy, so they key is to be realistic about it. Indulge sensibly in the things you really love, and refuse to feel guilty about it.

Jenna's salad


2. What do you eat on an average day?

I like to start my day with something liquid, usually a green smoothie or protein shake, but only once my hunger has kicked in. I experiment with different kinds of fruits and veggie combinations all blended up. They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and I believe that's true in the sense it's the best time to give your body a big dose of nutrients. I don't think this means you have to sit down for a full-on meal though. 
For lunch I make a huge salad with whatever vegetables I've got on hand, mixed with plenty of leafy greens and herbs, and always some kind of healthy fat - like seeds, oils, and avocados. I'll eat some hummus or flax crackers on the side too.
Every afternoon, I'll have dark chocolate of some kind. It's my favourite treat food and I have a little every day so I don't feel deprived.
Dinner completely depends on the day - If I'm home for dinner, I'll roast a squash or sweet potato, sautee some vegetables, make quinoa, that kind of thing. This gives me some wiggle room for the nights I go out. When I'm at a restaurant I'll choose healthy items most of the time, but if I want pasta or bread, I'll have it. Same goes with a good glass of wine or champagne.

Jenna's green smoothie


3. What are your favourite healthy snacks?

I always eat something in between lunch and dinner or I get the 5pm 'blahs'. I love almond butter and couldn't live without it - I eat at least a tablespoon of it every afternoon. I also love Kale Chips; the ones from my website are great because they are made without cashews, so they're easier to digest and you don't feel so heavy after eating them. Another favourite are cocoa-dusted goji berries, which are ridiculously high in antioxidants and taste so indulgent for something so pure and raw. 

4. What are your holy grail beauty products?

I slowly switched my beauty and skin products over to more natural alternatives, after doing some research about the ingredients that go into all our favourite brands. What I learned was really shocking and scary. Luckily, nowadays there are some amazing options that go beyond the cliches like hemp soap. The best place to sort yourself out head-to-toe for natural beauty products is Content Beauty off Marylebone High Street. They have everything in there. I came across this brand there called Live Native which makes raw, unprocessed beauty products, and their cleanser has literally transformed my skin. After maybe 7 years of struggling with problem skin, I started using it 3 months ago and people keep telling me my skin is glowing. I don't even moisturise at night after using it because it leaves my skin really supple and soft rather than giving me that taught feeling you usually get after cleansing. I have tried literally every product under the sun for problem skin and now I'll never switch. 
I also love coconut oil as a moisturiser and eye make-up remover.
Butter London is a nail polish brand that makes great colours, all without the formaldehyde and other nasty chemicals that we wouldn't want to put on our nails. When you think about the number of times a day you touch your face, it makes sense to only want to wear good polish.

5. Favourite form of exercise?

I started going to TenPilates about 18 months ago and now I go about 4 times a week; I saw results so quickly, which kept me going back. I also love that no two classes are the same. I supplement that with lots of dancing as it's the only cardio I don't hate! But I dont think there's a right or wrong when it comes to exercise, so long as you do it and you do it often.

6. Exercise essentials 

I make a turmeric tonic to drink while I work out, as it helps combat any inflammation caused during exercise. It's just a big glass of water with ice, lemon juice, powdered turmeric and cardamom, a dash of stevia to sweeten it, and some black pepper. I tried a version of this at Organic Avenue in New York and got hooked. I swear my face is less puffy when I'm consistent about drinking this!

Jenna's turmeric tonic



7. 5 foods to avoid

I think you should never make something off-limits if you really love it and want to eat it once in a while. Having said that, I think one of the most important foods to limit for health is dairy - we were never designed to drink it, so we have difficulty processing it. It encourages the formation of mucus in our bodies, is super acidic, and leaches minerals from our bones despite the fact that it contains calcium. Aside from that, it's the food most closely linked to cancer, arthritis, high cholesterol and obesity. If you can do without it, it's best to eliminate it altogether. (You can read more about dairy here)
The other food that is best to avoid is fried food - when you fry something, you essentially 'oxidate' it. This is essentially what causes free radicals in the body, which are the precursors for disease and illness (antioxidants are the nutrients that kill these 'oxidants').
Also, if you can substitute white sugar for healthier sweet fixes, such a agave, xylitol, or stevia, you will be doing your body (and waistline) a huge favour.

8. What's the best way to start changing your diet?

Start with the easy stuff. The meals that are easiest to improve, do those first. If you start by vowing to only eat salad when you're out for a birthday dinner on a saturday night, you're setting yourself up to fail. However, if you aim to make your weekday breakfasts and lunches as healthy as possible, that feels a lot easier. Work on one thing at a time, and once you've got one 'down', tackle the next one. So for example, you could aim to add a handful of spinach to your morning smoothie first, then you could take out processed grains like sushi rice from lunch, and so on. Once you hit your stride, every food 'challenge' that seemed insurmountable in the past won't fill you with anxiety anymore. When this happened to me, it was like a cloud of worry had lifted from my everyday life.

Another salad made by Jenna


9. Do you take supplements, if so what?

Supplements are a slippery slope because there is always something your body will need more of, so I try not to obsess about it too much. I like to take magnesium though, as our fast-paced lifestyle really depletes our magnesium stores, and it's such an important mineral for nerve function. When we have plentiful magnesium in our bodies, we feel calmer and sleep better. You'll know you need a magnesium top-up if you get twitchy eyes from time to time. 

10. Any natural beauty remedies/treatments that you use?

I use Manuka Honey on my face as a mask because it's antibacterial, so it helps clear clogged pores. I also leave coconut oil in my hair overnight occasionally, to keep it conditioned.

For any further information please check out Jenna's website www.foodstolove.co.uk. To book a consolation with Jenna, contact her directly at jenna@foodstolove.co.uk.
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