FASHION ABC’S
How did you spend your weekend, Fun in the snow or indoor pursuits? While the Husband was out running in the snow, I spent my early Saturday morning staying cosy in bed, looking through the catwalk...
View ArticleTEA AND TOAST
Hot tea in the morning with a side of Toast’s pale and delicate February 2013 collection. All images Toast.
View ArticleDOLCE & GABBANA ALTA MODA S/S 2013
The Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda Spring Summer 2013 collection is a combination of all my favourite things whisked together in a fashion dream come true. Sheer, be-jewelled, lace, 1060′s, severe...
View ArticleALL MY COLOURS
Spring appears to be so out of reach with all this cold weather, so I find myself fast forwarding past Spring and Summer and peeking at the Fall collections over at Vogue for wardrobe inspiration....
View ArticleLOUIS VUITTON RTW FW 2013
Not keen on the sketchy wigs and maroon lips, but I adore everything else in the Louis Vuitton rtw fw 2013 collection. I can safely say I love every outfit. The silk slips, devore gowns, lace hems,...
View ArticleBEAUTIFUL SOUL LONDON AW13 COLLECTION
Hey! I know it’s late but I’m excited to share with you today some pictures and a lovely film, sent to me by Nicola for the “I ♥ LADYBIRDS” AW13 Collection from Beautiful Soul London. Featuring...
View ArticleALL MONDAYS NEED SOMETHING FRILLY
And this Monday’s ruffles come from the Alexis Mabille Spring Summer 2013 Couture Show. Strawberry, lemon, Peaches and cream. A taste of Summer in anticipation of it’s arrival. All images Style.com
View ArticleSPRING AND SUMMER PRETTIEST LINGERIE ROUND UP
Hey it’s me again! Still haven’t found the shelf. With all my colour explosion painting and decorating plans on hold and the sky looking too precarious to venture to the local farm shop, I stayed...
View ArticleGUEST BEDROOM INSPIRATION FROM THE FRENCH BEDROOM COMPANY
Hello from The French Bedroom Company - we’re rather excited about being asked to write the first ever guest post for L&S! As thoughts on the L&S blog turn to renovating Jeska’s new bedrooms,...
View ArticleTHREE SIMPLE LOOKS – KAREN WALKER RESORT 2014
One smart, one work, one day off. Love these three simple looks from the Karen Walker Resort 2014 Collection. All images Style.com
View ArticleSHOPPING A CORAL SUNSET
With my peonies from yesterday nearly in full bloom, and of course a long standing love affair with all things coral, my attentions this afternoon have been caught up with finding many things in this...
View ArticleCOUTURE PRAIRIE BOOK GIVEAWAY WINNER!
Hello to you on this fine and grizzly grey September Tuesday, I am popping in with the winner announcement of my Rachel Ashwell book giveaway with Ryland Peters Small and Cico Books. The proud new...
View ArticleSTAYING DRY AND TOASTY THIS AUTUMN WITH JOULES
So, here I sit writing this post with chilled hands and nose, half under a blanket with a cat under too, curled by my knees purring, Autumn has finally blown in, stripping the apples of our tree and...
View ArticleBURBERRY PRORSUM SPRING RTW 2014
Something pretty and pastel this afternoon, with the memory of Summer ice creams still in my mind or a new season of decorating iced biscuits ahead. The catwalk of the latest Burberry Prorsum Spring...
View ArticlePRETTY AS A PICTURE
If budget were no object or I needed a head turning coat or two, more than a new bathroom suite then these blossom covered beauties would be coming home with me next Spring. Dolce and Gabbana RTW...
View ArticleLATE NIGHT SPREE – BLACK & WHITE
I have been remembering the good old days this evening, when I had money to burn, on clothes, fun, booze and cigarettes, (I no longer smoke – yay – or can afford to drink!) Late night shopping sprees,...
View ArticleTIDYING UP MY LOOK WITH HOBBS WORKWEAR
Ever since I started working from home, I have become a self confessed lazy dresser. Today in my oversized sweat shirt and shorts, I am hoping to inspire anyone else in this kind of slump to get smart...
View ArticleGREYSCALE – MY ULTIMATE WARDROBE BASICS
A fruitless shopping trip turned into a wardrobe epiphany this week when I was out and about in Central London with my friend Judith, although she may have been at the end of her tether and exhausted...
View ArticleGIFT GUIDE 2013 HOLLY BERRY
Holly berry bright reds are cheering my cheeks in todays gift guide. Any Hastings locals will love to know that Butlers Emporium in George Street are selling a selection of these most delicious...
View ArticleGIFT GUIDE 2013 GOLD LEAF
Now for some Friday shimmer, it was only a matter of time before the full on sparkle and glitter happened, so here are my favourite independent boutique and high street finds with extra twinkle x Large...
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