In-My-Bag V&A Museum shop prints

My love for vintage style and photography is always satisfied by the gift shop in the amazing Victoria & Albert Museum. I recently ordered the first print, for my dressing room, but don't tell my husband that I also have my eye on the second!

Both by John French, they are £15 each and I can't wait to frame my print...

I-Spy Something Beginning with T

Theory is a US-born brand with a chic emphasis on urban and wearable clothing and accessories. With Olivier Theyskens at the helm of the Theyskens' line, the brand is at the cutting edge of cool...this sweater gives you the must-have bright colour of this season in an easy-wearable shape. Wear with another colour - as strong or pale as you wish to redeem your fashion stars.


Wool sweater, £235, Theory at http://www.net-a-porter.com/



My dream dressing room came true...

(But it was a bit of an Ikea Nightmare!)

Glossy, white and sleek - I have organised and sorted through all of my clothes, shoes and accessories - not bad, just 3 months after moving into the New House. Building the wardrobe was a feat of engineering - to figure out how to build it in the (relatively) small room. The husband was very satisfied and proud when he finished - just 3 days after he started! But its great - you decide if you want shelving or rails, drawers or smart storage...

Pax wardrobe 250x66x236, from Ikea



4 cupboards inside can be laid out as you desire...



In real life, its sleek and minimal (and huge!)



One half....

 

Everyday flat shoes underneath my trousers and skirts

Dresses and my partiest of party shoes



Special party shoes need their own space

 

Shelves home to my heels and bags



More shoes and boots!



My bargain painted drawers (from TK Maxx) home finish off the room

You can't play dress-up without jewellery!



Currently obsessed with my new Kate Spade shoes

 

I hang my scarves on hangers on back of the door

 

Mister the Cat approves - he likes my butterfly prints (my retro print from V&A waiting for the right frame)



Welcome to the world of Wardrobe Worship

Wardrobe Worship is a great blog on all things stylish - fashion, travel, food, culture from the point of view of an Aussie girl named Meg, in London... Its on my daily read list, my favourite recent post is her snaps of her life and wardrobe through Instagram - makes everyday things looks special with  a retro twist....


Just a snapshot of her shoe collection.....

 

Seeing London from an outsider's point of view



H Stern red carpet dreams

Last week I was lucky enough to to be invited to the unveiling of the red carpet jewels that H Stern has to offer its celebrity fans who will be walking the red carpets in the next few weeks (Golden Globes had just taken place, Katie Holmes is their latest US model - looking SIZZLING HOT! and the Oscars and BAFTA are coming soon)

The jewels are mesmerising - I love H Stern's modern aesthetic - the love of colour, and bold shapes makes it a red carpet favourite (as well as a much-loved magazine cover brand - I regularly used them on celebs!) However, I was not only treated to fine jewellery - I was also lucky enough to be privvy to some of the A-lister treats on offer prior to the BAFTAs from The NaturaBisse Diamond Iced Crystal Facial at the agua Spa at the Sanderson Hotel.

The celebs will be preened and polished with this facial in the unique BUBBLE, offering (99.995%) pure air. The purity of the air inside the BUBBLE maximizes treatments effects, is an anti-aging treatment, aids collagen and skin elastins formation, as well as improving mental oxygenation, regenerates respiratory pathways, improves concentration, among more benefits!

After my facial, my skin felt revitalised, and "awakened". trust me - it needed it - it had been in hibernation since autumn! I loved the facial massage and the quartz crystals which focused my mind as well as clearing negative energy...now my skin is much clearer and tighter and I'm convinced its down to the diamonds! Not just for jewels...

One ring just isn't enough....

De Beers is a world-class jeweller known for perfect pieces of jewellery - from showstopping to classic styles; their take on the trend for stacking rings is rather special....

"Stack of Sparkle" allows you to design your own choice of rings stacked high ...mix different shapes, colours, sizes and details to keep it personal - add to them as often as you wish (if you're lucky enough!). I love the pink gold petal band...

I-Spy Something Beginning with S

Smythson is a classic British heritage brand, with its appeal stretching from Bond Street to handbags, notebooks and diaries across the country. Even with Samantha Cameron (my previous blog post featured her here) not working full time as Creative Director , Smythson remains a fashion favourite for classics; now the handbags each season a new design emerges with a lovely name (Emily, Agatha and Nancy are current styles).

My favourite from the current collection (just WAIT till you see the new season SS 2012 styles) is this classic tote bag...

Cooper leather tote bag, £750 Smythson