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21st August 2018

CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING DIOR SADDLE

I hadn't planned on writing yet another post about the Dior Saddle bag but I wanted to address the controversy surrounding it. As a luxury fashion lover and shopper I finally felt compelled to add my two cents. Read more

18th August 2018

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO FENTY BEAUTY

The launch of Fenty Beauty was one of the biggest highlights in the beauty world last year. I've been fortunate to try most of the collection, so this is my full rundown on everything Fenty Beauty. Read more

14th August 2018

WHY I’M CONTEMPLATING PIERCING MY EARS AT 30

Somehow I’ve managed to get to 30 without a single piercing or tattoo. I think this makes me an oddity (most women at least have their ears pierced) and I’ve started to think I’m majorly missing out! Finally, at this ripe old age I’m considering piercing my ears… Until recently my eyes hadn’t been fully […] Read more

8th August 2018

BARGAIN BASKET BAGS

This year we've enjoyed a summer in London like no other and my basket bag has been my favourite companion. If you haven't got yourself a straw bag yet I highly suggest you do. Read more

3rd August 2018

RIXO: THE BRAND EVERYONE’S WEARING

Every now and then a brand pops out of nowhere and is being worn by absolutely everyone. Rixo is the most recent fashion label to hit the scene in a big way and it's not hard to see why! Read more

1st August 2018

NEW IN: PERFUMES

As a fragrance fanatic, I'm delighted to share 4 very different scents which have been added to my collection. recently. Each with a distinctive smell and all worth giving a try. Read more

27th July 2018

MY LOVESHACKFANCY OBSESSION: LOOK 3

For my last and final LoveShackFancy look, I've styled just the skirt alone. On first appearance LoveShackFancy seems like a purely boho, beach-y brand but living in London I need my clothes to work for the city too. This look is all about making this two-piece work for my city lifestyle. Read more

21st July 2018

MY LOVESHACKFANCY OBSESSION: LOOK 2

My favourite thing about my recently purchased LoveShackFancy two piece, is that the top and skirt looks equally great worn alone. In this post I'm styling the top on its own in an easy, breezy daytime look. Read more

15th July 2018

MY LOVESHACKFANCY OBSESSION: LOOK 1

LoveShackFancy has exploded on the scene in the last couple of years and it's not hard to see why. With their floaty dresses and skirt/top combos, they epitomise shabby-chic fashion. Read more

10th July 2018

WHY I LOVE GLAMGLOW

I've been raving about Glamglow face masks since day 1 on this blog. However, the brand has expanded massively over the years and I thought it was about time I tried some of their other products including Glowstarter Moisturiser, Glowsetting Setting Spray and Poutmud Lip Balm. Read more

6th July 2018

FINDING BRANDS ON INSTAGRAM: HAYLEY MENZIES

As soon as I spotted Hayley Menzies, I knew this was a brand I was going to fall in love with. The bold prints, clashing colour combinations and amazing details are second to none. I'm totally obsessed! Read more

3rd July 2018

SPENDY IN DIOR

I have been rather naughty recently and been very spendy in Dior! My love affair with the brand just keeps on growing. Maria Grazia Chiuri can't do any wrong in my eyes. If you want to see my latest haul, check out this post! Read more

29th June 2018

5 WARDROBE STAPLES EVERY GIRL NEEDS THIS SUMMER

The summer is finally here which means it's time to get that summer wardrobe looking sharp. I'm sharing 5 favourite must-haves to have while the sun is shining! Read more

26th June 2018

NEW IN: SKINCARE

Skincare is my biggest weakness. I'm much more likely to get spendy over skincare than makeup. I'm reviewing a few recent additions to my beauty cupboard including the good and not so good. Read more

21st June 2018

SAVING $$$ WITH LUXURY KIDS READY TO WEAR

I've recently developed an obsession with buying luxury kids ready-to-wear. If you're on the short side, wear a UK 6-8 or size EU 38 feet, this is the post for you! Read more

17th June 2018

NEW IN: HAIRCARE

When it comes to hair care I'm usually very low maintenance, however, as my hair has got ridiculously long recently I've had to start taking more care of it. A much-needed hair cut is on my to-do list but in the meantime, these fab products are keeping me going. Read more

13th June 2018

LUXURY SALES EDIT

The bulk of the Summer sales have officially started, so it's time to get spendy! I've listed my favourite places to shop for luxury on sale, plus put together an edit of the best shoes, bags and ready-to-wear. Read more

9th June 2018

THE BALENCIAGA LOOKALIKE SHOES WE ALL NEED

Balenciaga is my favourite ready-to-wear brand at the moment. They perfectly blend quirky statement with everyday, wearable style. Unfortunately, my budget doesn't extend the entire collection, so these Balenciaga inspired shoes are a must-have! Read more

4th June 2018

EMPTIES #4

Recently, I've imposed a shopping ban on any new beauty products. I'm working through the endless amount I've already accumulated, so I've got a mass of empties to share all with honest product reviews. Read more

29th May 2018

LET’S TALK BUSINESS

When I set my business up over a year ago I struggled to balance my consultancy firm, maintaining a blog and enjoying a full social life. Thankfully, as time has gone on it has got easier to manage. I thought I'd share what I've learned so far on trying to successfully do it all. Read more

25th May 2018

THE 90s ARE BACK

They say trends come full circle and this couldn't be more true at the moment, given the 90s revival we are currently seeing. This look is all about denim on denim, logos and statement gold jewellery. Read more

18th May 2018

CHARLOTTE TILBURY FILMSTAR BRONZE AND GLOW REVIEW

I've been a Charlotte Tilbury fangirl since day 1 of this blog. The product which I've somehow never managed to try is the Filmstar Bronze and Sculpt. I finally review it to see if it's worth the hype. Read more

14th May 2018

NET-A-PORTER PRIVATE SALE PICKS

Net-a-Porter's private sale has officially started so I thought I'd share an edit of some of the best pieces you can currently bag with a discount. Read more

7th May 2018

THE OOTD THAT HAS ME RIDICULOUSLY EXCITED FOR SUMMER

It has been a fabulously sunny Bank Holiday Weekend in London. Like any Brit, when I see the tiniest glimpse of sun, I dive straight into my summer wardrobe. This affordable cream dress I recently scored couldn't have been more perfect for my long weekend activities! Read more

2nd May 2018

WHAT TO WEAR ON A NIGHT OUT WHEN YOU CAN’T BE BOTHERED

We all have those moments when we come home from a long day/week and don't want to move from the sofa. As Queen Granny, I will do almost anything to avoid a night out, so when I do actually go out, I've got dressing up down to a quick and fine art. This is what to wear when you can't be bothered! Read more

28th April 2018

IS LEOPARD PRINT A NEUTRAL?

Leopard is huge right now and has no sign of waning. However, in reality how easy is it to wear and can it be considered a "neutral"? Read more

24th April 2018

MANGO – THE UNSUNG HERO ON THE HIGH STREET

We all know, love and rave about ZARA but recently Mango has been outdoing even ZARA in the high street style stakes. Check out this full Mango look to see just how spot on they are getting it! Read more

19th April 2018

BLOGGING 101 WITH ONE ROOF SOCIAL & CURRYS PC WORLD

I recently attended an event hosted by Currys PC World and One Roof Social were I got to gain some insight into the blogging industry. These are some of the tips and tricks I learned along the way. Read more

9th April 2018

REVIEW: ACNE STUDIOS LEATHER JACKET

When it comes to luxury leather jackets I think Acne Studios is the brand which comes to mind. Having recently invested in one after several years of lusting after one, I'm sharing my honest review on whether it's worth the money. Read more

4th April 2018

EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT PRELOVED CHANEL READY TO WEAR

Whenever anyone speaks about which luxury brands retain their value the most, Chanel always seems to be top of the list. However, this tends to be true of handbags, small leather goods and accessories. Surprisingly, it is less so of ready-to-wear. I'm sharing everything I know about buying preloved Chanel ready-to-wear, including why it's worth buying, what is worth buying and where to buy. Read more

31st March 2018

HOW I BUY PREMIUM DENIM ON A BUDGET

I use to swear by Topshop jeans but after buying my eight pair in 18 months I began to realise why premium denim is a much better investment. I'm sharing which denim brands I like to buy, how much I'm prepared to spend and where to shop for jeans which won't break the bank. Read more

26th March 2018

WHAT’S IN MY TRAVEL BEAUTY BAG?

After years of traveling for leisure and work, I've finally got the whole skincare while flying down to a T! These are all my skincare essentials... Read more

22nd March 2018

THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST COLOUR: LILAC

I couldn't have been happier to see so much lilac gracing the S/S18 catwalk. It has always been my absolute favourite colour and I am fully embracing it this season! Read more

19th March 2018

NEW YORK HAUL: LUXURY

In the second instalment of my New York haul, I'm sharing my more spendy purchases from Zimmermann, Derek Lam and Pokemaoke. Read more

16th March 2018

NEW YORK HAUL: HIGH STREET

I recently came back from a trip to New York and was rather spendy! I shopped so much I'm dividing this haul across 2 posts. First up, is all my high street purchases... Read more

11th March 2018

BEST AFFORDABLE FRAGRANCE: MONOTHEME

I am a fragrance fanatic and a total snob when it comes to the scents I wear. Although I tend to opt for high end fragrances, Monotheme is the only high street brand I will wear and this is why... Read more

8th March 2018

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

This is the first year I've properly celebrated International Women's Day, but given the year us ladies have endured, I think we deserve a day devoted to us. In an age of #TimesUp and #MeToo, I wanted to talk about some of the more positive messages out there. Read more

2nd March 2018

REVIEW: BALMAIN BLAZER (THE ULTIMATE RUNDOWN WITH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!)

When it comes to luxury ready-to-wear I'm not usually a huge spender. I tend to put my money in shoes and bags. However, one luxury piece I can't resist is a Balmain blazer. I'm sharing everything you need to know about buying on and how you can spend less then RRP. Read more

26th February 2018

ALL MY BEAUTY FAVOURITES

These are all products in my beauty cupboard which deserve some major praise. From the high end to drugstore, there is something everyone will love in this post! Read more

22nd February 2018

BIRKINS ARE LIKE BUSES

Buying my first Birkin hadn't been an easy process and I was in rush to do it again. So it is with great surprise I'm sharing a second Hermes Birkin which has come into my life! Read more

17th February 2018

GETTING SPENDY IN BICESTER VILLAGE

I always love talking about my sale finds, so sharing my Bicester Village haul is always a highlight for me. On this trip to Bicester Village I got to check out the new extension with more than 30 new boutiques and I got very, very spendy! Read more

10th February 2018

LIFE UPDATE

Recently, I've been a very bad blogger! You may (or may not) have noticed my posts have been getting rather sporadic of late. I use be militant about posting on time and I took immense pride in ensuring content was being churned out on a regular basis, so I thought I should address this recent change. Read more

2nd February 2018

EMPTIES #3

I thought I'd share the latest beauty and hair products I've whittled my way through recently. The great thing about empties posts is the proof is in the pudding, I'm not just telling you how much I love it, I've proved it by using up every last drop! Read more

28th January 2018

REVIEW: LOEWE BARCELONA BAG

Over the last 18 months I have massively fallen in love Loewe. I finally bit the bullet and bought myself my first bag from the brand, here is an honest review of the Barcelona bag and whether it lives up to expectations. Read more

23rd January 2018

JANUARY BLUES: NSPA SACRED SPA REVIEW

After Christmas, the January sales and my birthday party, I am totally spent out, so I'm having to suffer a few frugal weeks. However, just because I'm trying to keep a tight reign on the purse strings, doesn't mean I'm forgoing the odd treat. Nspa is one of my favourite affordable beauty brands, so I'm reviewing their newest line, Scared Spa. Read more

20th January 2018

MY BIRKIN REVEAL (FINALLY!)

I turned 30 this month and I wanted to buy myself a treat to mark the occasion. Deciding what to buy was an easy decision, I wanted an Hermes Birkin, but finding one was a different story. After a long struggle this is finally my Birkin reveal! Read more

17th January 2018

I TURNED 30 & THIS IS WHAT I LEARNED

At the end of last week, I turned 30. I'm not going to lie I was pretty terrified! The gap between your 20s and 30s seems exponential and I wasn't sure how ready I was to take that leap. Having now turned 30, it doesn't seem all that bad. For this post, I thought I'd share a few lessons turning 30 has taught me. Read more

10th January 2018

THE AFFORDABLE KNITWEAR BRAND TO KNOW

I've always been hooked on knitwear but this year my obsession is in overdrive. I mostly like to invest in high end brands but I've recently discovered one affordable knitwear label which everyone needs to know about. Read more

7th January 2018

BANISHING JANUARY BLUES WITH BLOOMON

I don't know about you but I'm really feeling those post-Christmas blues. I adore Christmas and the run up to it, so when it's all over, I try to keep my spirits lifted as much as possible. My recent Bloomon subscription is doing a good job of making me smile! Read more

31st December 2017

SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS FASHION – GABRIELA HEARST

When it comes to Gabriela Hearst's bags, if you know, then you know! I say this because the Nina and Demi are the most highly coveted handbags at the moment. However, as the brand is still in its infancy, it's very much under the radar. Learn more about this amazing brand and how it's giving back in this post. Read more

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