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Esher store

I love a little boutique.  The personal shopping experience is where it is at right now.  Club in Esher stocks the most incredible brands in the prettiest store.   My favourite picks have to be the Balmain Military jacket…pwoaaarrrrr.   Isabel Marant Feather Print Tee £260 Balmain Green Military Jacket £1,800 Isabel Marant Black Poppy [...]

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nahm

    Alex and I attended the Nahm launch party at The Shop at Bluebird last night. The film Belle du Jour and Parisian Expats who ventured to Laos in the 70s inspired this stunning collection for SS12. Sophisticated, feminine dresses fuse the Parisian blend as seen within the pretty White shirt dress range. Combining [...]

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Compton

Mary’s new store at House of Fraser is fantastic.  If you haven’t been yet, you should get yourself there this weekend!  The product (hello gorgeous Radley bags), service and ambience is perfect.   The staff have clearly been trained by the very best, and the product including clothing, Clarks shoes, Radley bags and Charnos hosiery is [...]

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The Correspondents

The Correspondents EP is out now!  Hurrah!  You can buy this bad boy on iTunes, Amazon Play…I LOVE them!!! Track list includes; Ground Floor What’s Happened to Soho? Washington Square Bad Ragsaw Boogie Jive Man Basement

A.L.C

New in at Oxygen Boutique…. this shirt from A.L.C is simply too hot.  Wear with a lil skater skirt (that’s the look I shall be channelling) or those with sickening skinny legs should wear this looped over some drainpipes. Easy. www.oxygenboutique.com  

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Passport case

Hello lovely new lil leopard print collection from Tula!  I love leopard print and I particularly love a leopard print hand bag.  These gorgeous little numbers are available now from www.tula.co.uk .  The best thing is that prices for the bags start from £39.  Barganistic.  I chucked in the mustard pouch too.  Perfect for fun [...]

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balloon

Last night we went to an exhibition at Lee Street Studios in Hackney.  Russell Hardman displayed his prints, paintings, posters and t shirts in the beautiful warehouse belonging to the lovely Gina and Chris.  Guys with gorgeous voices sung on a creaky lil wooden stool, people art- watched and the vino was flowing.  The studio [...]

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Floating Cinema intro

Despite the horrendous winds and rains and occasional bright sun shine that were striking London town today, Mark and I were lucky enough to receive last minute tickets to the Floating Cinema’s, History of Film tour.  We were asked to meet at Old Ford Lock at 2.45pm sharp.  Ian Christie, a film lecturer at Birbeck College [...]

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Sewing cafe

I love a little bit of arts and crafts.  I am currently looking for a haberdashery course to embark on… I love the idea of picking up some old and smelly chair and transforming it into a little more me.  I came accross Homemade London whilst searching and I have fallen in love.  Homemade London [...]

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Radley SS11 core range £135

Love, love LOVE the new collection from Radley.  Despite the terrible rains, I am going tropical this week and embracing the longest day of the year in true style.  I adore the burnt orange Earlsfield pictured here- it is understated and a true classic.  Join me and go Club Tropicana, yeah?  Think Hawaiian shirts, flower [...]

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Under a Canvas Sky

As a fan of Mervyn Peake and his incredible works, I am really proud to say that his daughter and family friend, Clare has written an incredidle memoir.  Do buy this book to inspire yourself and those around you.  Clare is an incredible story teller and I look forward to reading this book and hearing [...]

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Radley SS11

What girl doesn’t love a handbag?  I LOVE bags.  End of.  Here is my selection of SS11 bags I would love in my life right now!  A little bit of British Radley, a festival must from Jas MB, mixed with a fierce Moschino and chuck in a classic Chanel = my life right now.

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KarenKaram

Look at these beauties from designer Karen Karam!  The SS11 collection is available exlusively at Browns.  If money was no object I would love to purchase the whole range.  What with wedding season in full swing, head to Browns to snap up one of these stunning frocks.  The flowy silk chiffon looks smooth and light [...]

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Smiley Love cushion

Want an acid house rave soon in the comfort of your own home?  Smiley homeware is the only way to go… check out the launch of The Smiley Company’s newest homeware range Smiley Happy Deco.  The collection will launch with a luxurious soft furnishings range by French furniture designers Maison de Vaccances. A super chic [...]

DISHOOM

I love a lil bit of Indian food so when I saw that the Dishroom were launching a pop up restuarant, I could feel those taste buds yearning to eat something spicey.  This summer, the South Bank is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the original Festival of Britain, which was itself celebrated amidst the austerity [...]

Kasbah Toubkal

I am off on my first boyfriend holiday/adventure this Wednesday!  YAY.  After a few months of tough work, we are currently packing our backpacks in preparation for a trip to Morocco for ten whole, fat days.  We are traveling from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains to Essaouira and other places in between.  One place that swung [...]

CC Skye

CC Skye at Oxygen Boutique…need I say anymore?  I absolutely adore this brand.  Any jewellery with added bling and a bold look ticks all of my boxes.  I really need one of these in my life for the Festival season!  At £110, these babies will last you an entire lifetime. www.oxygenboutique.com

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A diary with a personal touch

I adore reading but I particularly love personalised books.  Given as a special gift for a special occassion, there is literally nothing better than a book that has your name embossed on it.  At Prometheus Bound Books you can do this and a lil more.  You can select your favourite book and bind as you [...]

The shop

Another pop up event is happening very soon!!  We are enjoying these temporary stores immensely.  Oxygen Boutique is launching their pop up in Duke of Yorks Square, Chelsea.  The store will be open from 2nd February – 2nd March.  Exciting stuff!  As well as being able to purchase the latest SS11 collection, you can also [...]

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Everyone knows that I am a Clarks Originals fanatic so this is music to my ears…For the first time ever, Clarks Originals are launching a pop up store; Clarks Originals will take over the Clarks store in Piccadilly, London to create a floor dedicated to the brand. The Pop Up store will be open from [...]

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radley

It was my birthday last week and when I was out celebrating, Radley held a very special bloggers event…a first of its kind.  I love these special bloggers parties so it was a shame i couldn’t attend.  The event had a suitably vintage feel and showcased the best of what Radley have to offer.  I totally [...]