The Best Things In Life...

...Well, they're not always free.  After a day of a few 'hiccups' how do you treat yourself?  What makes you feel really spoilt?  What are your Best Things?    

An almost guilt free Snog.  Deliciously cold and saintly.  

My choice is always Natural with raspberries and dark chocolate hearts.  Heavenly.

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An actual snog.  Underrated.

 

An empty tube in rush hour.  Please note, this happens once in a blue moon.

Canapés.  Preferably made in a nightie before friends arrive. 

A pedicure.

Walking past Bibendum on the Fulham Road.  The colours of the florist and the stained glass windows.

A box of multicoloured macaroons from Ladurée.

Swishing skirts.

Blousy, pink peonies wrapped in brown paper.

Pastries.

Diptyque candles.  Mimosa for memories.  Amber for a heady, warm, sultry scent.

The twinkly lights of South Bank at night. 

Sorry, but I do love the odd cigarette.

A walk in St Pancras, my favourite train station.

An indulgent trip to Agent Provocateur

A fresh, new Vogue.

Starbucks.

Extra hot.

Extra comforting.

Naps.

Liberty with its grandeur and its creaky old staircases.

Sunday lunch with the family xx

(mug available from Oliver Bonas)

Look Into The Future

As I'm sitting here writing, my housemate is sitting on our sofa in earmuffs and several jumpers, so it seems a little premature to look ahead to balmy sunny evenings when it's still so chilly.  To whet the appetite, here is a guide of the key trends for the upcoming season.

Under The Sea

As usual, Chanel set the precedent for the Spring Summer shows, transforming the Grand Palais into a deep sea scene.

The shows were awash with iridescent fabrics, swathes of aqua and sea green, and sea life prints.  To dip into this trend without looking like you're in a performance of The Little Mermaid, combine mother of pearl textures with jersey basics or don a few pearls (but NOT so you look like a Sloane Ranger). 

 

The details 

The beauty

The Roaring Twenties

Baz Luhrmann's highly anticipated remake of The Great Gatsby has bought on a surge of flapper-style dressing.  Drop waists, embellishment and fringing all contribute to achieve the classic Mia Farrow look.  Makeup should be fresh faced and glowing or try intense, black jazz eyes as seen at Gucci.

The beauty

The inspiration

Pyjama Party 

Night attire has become the most fabulous new evening wear for Spring Summer.  Silk slouchy pyjama pants should be teamed with simple silk shirts or T's, and heels.  Bed hair seems appropriate but accessories and makeup should be minimal.

Get the look

Hush is a dreamy online haven of night and lounge wear.  Click here for these pyjama bottoms (on sale!), roll up at the hem and get some heels on.

Candy Shop

Delicious, mouth watering shades are perfect for the sunny seasons.   Think gelato and macaroons and make a big splash with head-to-toe colour.

The edible equivalent

Still need some inspiration?  Any colour you see in macaroon heaven Ladurée will work perfectly.  

The QUEEN of afternoon tea locations (indulge here).

Fun and Games

With this summer's upcoming events, it's no surprise that sports luxe has hit the fashion world.  Athletic fabrics like mesh, and zips are blended with feminine lines to keep the trend from looking like a school PE uniform.

Close up

The accessory

Bring on the heat x