Now I’m a bonafide Westy, I while away my days on Westbourne Grove. The epicentre of Notting Hill, for those who can’t bear the Portobello hustle and bustle, Westbourne Grove isn’t just a great spot to grab a speciality coffee, or an Ottolenghi take out box (although both are absolute musts). Westbourne Grove is a […]
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I’ve long been a fan of the legendary Jo Malone. Who doesn’t know the story of how the self made entrepreneur built one of the most recognisable luxury fragrance brands, only to lose the rights to her name, and the option of working in the industry, she had so significantly shaped. After a 5 year […]
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Zara is one of those not so secret gems. You can always rely on it, for that last minute change of clothes before an event, that trend led piece you’re not quite ready to invest in, or those strappy sandals you need for your bestie’s wedding. It’s the high street’s answer to affordable chic. Another […]
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One of the worst experiences of my life began with a horsefly bite and ended with me showing my bare arse to a doctor. I’ll let you fill in the blanks. It was that day that I realised my personal embargo on insect repellent (I hate it, it stinks, it gets down my throat, it […]
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I’ve long been a fan of By Terry as my multitude of early posts, pretty much dedicated to her every launch can attest. I love the brow pens, the mascara, eyeshadow sticks and perfume. Terry’s Rouge Nocturne is my signature winter scent so I was unsurprisingly giddy at the prospect of a spring upgrade. Enter […]
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Sarah Jessica Parker is really the inventor of the original ‘girl who prizes looking interesting above looking good’; And I don’t think she gets enough credit for that. Without Carrie paving the way, would we have the Man Repellers of today? Probably not. And, as a lover of so-ugly-it-might-not-be-ugly-but-actually-I-think-it-still-is clothing, I think that would be […]
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As we all know, it’s cool to be cool. And a lot of being cool relies on being different. (For those of you wondering, yes, I am the ultimate authority on being cool.) In aesthetic, unusual-ness is usually highly praised: be it ugly trousers, strange lipstick or giant hair. This is all well and good, […]
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Every perfumer worth their weight, has played with rose, but Terry de Gunzburg isn’t like everyone else. After creating YSL’s Touche Éclat, Terry has gone on to conjure up timeless beauty staples that her fans can always rely on. Unafraid of indulging in opulence, Terry once again offers up a truly luxurious proposition: Rouge Nocturne. […]
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Jamila x Caron Paris, My Ylang, £105, Caron Paris, Fortnum & Mason or Harrods Agent Provocateur, Fatale, £62, at Agent Provocateur Meadham Kirchoff x Penhaligon’s, Tralala, £150 at Penhaligons.
Read moreUp until the other day my knowledge of Crabtree & Evelyn was limited to something my grandmother would give to my mother for Christmas and/or her birthday, every year without fail. This is precisely the magic of the generation crossing brand which is currently playing to its strengths with a ‘Handy Tips’ campaign where you […]
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Quintessentially British brand Jo Malone, is one of few to boast never-ending appeal, thanks to its unique blends and distinctive packaging. This May, in celebration of Selfridges’ Beauty Project, Jo Malone are adding a modern twist to their five classics with with a Spring clean. Collaborating with Calm & Collected, a studio of four young […]
Read moreI don’t know if it’s because Spring immediately conjures images of foliage and days spent frolicking in the park, but for some reason everyone seems to be making their perfumes green. To be fair there is something instantly refreshing about these light lime concoctions, that much like the autumnal golds or the deep purple and […]
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