Fondant Fanciness

Wednesday 10th March 2010

It’s been a busy few weeks at SL HQ – fashion week, conference, countless gift guides... They've all been and gone (well nearly...) and I’m on the final countdown to my big trip to Thailand – yup, 2 days and counting! Trying to compile an Easter Gift Guide whilst also trying to stick to...

Spring/Summer Pastels

Thursday 18th February 2010

'Tis the season for Award Ceremonies and London Fashion Week (aka amazing opportunity for people watching and scrutinising the most stylish in society... my favourite pastime!) so my mind is mainly preoccupied with who’s wearing what and how and when I can get my hands on it! The front rows have been filled...

Holiday Horizons

Wednesday 13th January 2010

After the rush of Christmas, the novelty of cosy nights in is already wearing off – well, ever since I finished the entire box set of Gavin and Stacey! I thought the Scott Mills show on Radio 1 had ruined that phrase ‘what’s occurring’ for me forever but now, once again it’s...

A new addition to the SheerLuxe team...

Thursday 19th November 2009

Having finally got the Christmas Gift Guide and Christmas at Home all wrapped up, I was definitely ready for my week off... But a new home meant that a big holiday was definitely not on the cards, so my kind auntie let us borrow her idyllic, Beatrix Potter-esque country cottage in Bath...

Beautiful Bayswater

Monday 12th October 2009

When it comes to an investment piece each season, top of my wish list is a new bag. It’s the one piece that goes everywhere with you, be it work, a quick coffee with a friend or even your supermarket shop – this is the accessory that's worth a splurge. I’m pretty hard...

Thigh High

Monday 31st August 2009

I seem to have woken up every morning over the last two weeks and had a serious falling out with my wardrobe - I am just so over my summer clothes! Friday night was spent manically packing up the house for the big move this week (eek!) and being ruthless in the clothes department...

Sequin Sparkle

Saturday 8th August 2009

At Sheerluxe HQ a few of us are bucking the trend and buying a house – for some needs must and for others it's a deal too good to resist – so the office is bursting with buzz about the best beds, softest sofas and coolest kitchen tables around. However, I still need my...

Hair Haven...

Wednesday 24th June 2009

Admittedly absolutely nothing beats having your hair done to make you feel fresh but I am 100% set in my ways when it comes to hairdressers and have been known to have slight (well, ok more than slight) diva tendencies if I'm not happy with the outcome! Having been scarred by endless...

Pure Peppermint Passport Style...

Thursday 11th June 2009

So the wedding has been and gone and boy was it a blast! In fact I would even go so far as to say it was one of the best weekends I've ever had and I was only a bridesmaid! The bride and groom are well on their way to sunny Ibiza for...

Bridesmaid Bargain...

Friday 15th May 2009

The countdown is officially on in our family. The first of four daughters is getting married in nine days time. Another wedding I hear you say? Well yes, but in a family of six and only one man (yes, my poor father) this is, quite possibly, the biggest event in our...

Be Couture...

Tuesday 7th April 2009

Finding the perfect bag is a task in itself; in fact I’d say it follows closely behind finding the perfect pair of jeans, which by the way, I’m still on the hunt for! The amount of times I’ve seen a bag and thought if only it was in a lighter colour, I just wish...

Sneaky Saturday Shopping Sprees...

Tuesday 10th March 2009

Shopping online has come into its own for me lately. With one thing and another, weekends are not really something that I’m blessed with at the moment and sneaky Saturday shopping sprees have definitely had to take a back seat for the time being. So, to give myself that fashion fix I’ve been longing...

Hankering for Hermes...

Monday 16th February 2009

Say the word ‘Hermes’ to me and my whole face lights up. There’s something so French, so chic and, at the moment, so untouchable, that it makes me love it even more. At our recent SheerLuxe networking event I was introduced to Maria, the founder of Rodial, and my eyes were instantly drawn...

New Year, New Collections...

Thursday 15th January 2009

January’s a funny month; part of me feels this is my time to start afresh and stick to all those New Year’s resolutions, the other half of me finds it all rather depressing. Christmas is over, the days are still short and summer seems a long way off! But all is not lost;...

A Real Gem

Tuesday 16th December 2008

I know what I like and I know what I don’t, which in some circumstances is brilliant - because there's no umming and ahhing - but when it comes to Christmas I throw my friends and family into a state of panic! Well, this year they need not fear because when Bex from...

Getting Shirty...

Wednesday 3rd December 2008

Our Luxe Mail on The Perfect White Shirt went down a storm. In fact, it went down so well that by the time I finally got round to ordering my desired shirt, it was out of stock... Typical! Scouring the site for some new High Street Hits I came across the Hawes & Curtis...

Reiss Rocks...

Monday 3rd November 2008

I’ve seriously splashed out this weekend. I know that’s not what you’re supposed to say with all this economic doom and gloom, but after the past few weeks (and weekends) at my computer finalising the Christmas Gift Guide I thought I deserved it! All those pennies saved in the last month or...

Bring a Bottle...

Monday 27th October 2008

It might only be mid-October but boy, the cold is getting to me already! Temperatures seem to be tumbling like the stock exchange and my Uggs are out in force, my Puffa is paraded most days and my love for anything that radiates heat, from the radiator to electric blankets, seems to...

Work Wear Wardrobe...

Friday 26th September 2008

At SheerLuxe HQ we’re about to move into new offices! Very exciting, very busy and of course (you know me) the perfect excuse for some new “work wear”. Well, actually we don’t really do work wear. I mean we don’t do pin stripe suits (thank God) but we do just about...

Bag It Now...

Tuesday 16th September 2008

So I know I say a lot of things have the wow factor but this REALLY does...Browsing Bunny Hug the other day for something - I can’t even remember what now - I was seriously sidetracked by this bag that literally (well almost literally) leapt off the page at me. I'm convinced...

Statement Style...

Thursday 28th August 2008

I love Wednesdays. Not because it's mid week and the weekend's in sight (though that's always nice) but because it's the day that Net a Porter's new stock hits the shelves and I can get my next fix. I could claim it’s “purely work related” but that would be lying. Whilst a lot of...

The Blouse Is Back...

Monday 11th August 2008

A/W is finally hitting the shelves (thank God) and it seems that my favourite item of clothing and wardrobe staple is here to stay! Yup, the blouse is having a serious revival and has been seen on every catwalk across the globe. With everyone joining in from Chloe to Cavalli, long gone is the...

Quba Quba...

Wednesday 30th July 2008

Oh I struggle when it comes to buying for the man in my life! On the one hand I know it would be safe to just settle for the latest gadget, iphone, techno craze etc but on the other hand he can and does tend to buy all that for himself before I've...

Sale Savvy...

Monday 14th July 2008

When you work in the world of publishing and retail you're always a season ahead. I’ve spent the last couple of weeks trawling around Christmas (yes Christmas) press days. There are some real treats in store this year and the ideas for the Christmas gift guide are already flowing. For most, the thought of...

Diamonds Are Forever...

Wednesday 2nd July 2008

Yes diamonds ARE a girl's best friend... and they're MY new best friend! Whilst I might need to make my millions (or find someone to make them for me - no pressure darling) before I can be dripping head to toe, I'm now the proud owner of my first (all be them mini)...

My New Best Friend...

Wednesday 2nd July 2008

Yes diamonds ARE a girl's best friend... and they're MY new best friend! Whilst I might need to make my millions (or find someone to make them for me - no pressure darling) before I can be dripping head to toe, I'm now the proud owner of my first (all be them...

Birthday Time...

Friday 13th June 2008

It’s my birthday next week (I still haven't grown out of the excitement) and as I’m renowned for being the "most difficult person to buy for" my inbox has been bombarded with emails asking for a link to my wishlist. After all these years (and twelve months at SheerLuxe) they’ve learnt not...

Holidays Are Finally Here...

Thursday 29th May 2008

I’m finally off on my hols this week! I felt like the time would never come! My bedroom is awash with bikinis, sun cream, kaftans, sandals and generally enough clothes to do me whether there's sun, storms or snow (the last two are unlikely - my destination is Egypt). The only thing letting...

It Was Made For Me...

Thursday 15th May 2008

Wow! The Black Essentials newsletter has just popped into my inbox and check out this Silk Pleated Top (pictured left)... I'm in love! The ultra feminine floaty fabric and little puff sleeves will look fabulous whether dressed up or down, with jeans or shorts... It was made for me! So supper tonight...

Pure Stubborness...

Friday 2nd May 2008

In a mad hurry to beat the Friday night traffic out of London last weekend, I threw some clothes into a bag for the other half and me and picked up the car from the garage (service - grh!). ALL he had to do was throw in our wash bags AND my make...

Early Summer Sun...

Tuesday 22nd April 2008

I’m literally hours away from booking my next holiday! A bit of early summer sun in Egypt is (after a lot of research!) the place of choice - purely because it’s the one country in which you can guarantee heat and a bit of sunshine - and the other half knows that anything...

Saturday Shopping...

Friday 4th April 2008

A couple of years ago I'd have been there every weekend but now, thanks to online shopping, I do almost everything in my power to avoid the hustle and bustle of the shops, especially on a Saturday. Last weekend however, I had to make the dreaded trip to return a pair of...

Wicked Wind & Rain...

Thursday 20th March 2008

I find this time of year an absolute nightmare when it comes to getting dressed in the morning. Having pretty much wiped out my winter wardrobe and rolled in my new summer stock, I’m now ready and raring for some sunshine. Shame the weather’s not thinking the same thing... As my alarm...

Bathing in Bath & All Its Beauty...

Friday 7th March 2008

A couple of weekends ago I was whisked off for a romantic weekend in Bath. We stayed in what can only be described as an idyllic Peter Rabbit cottage, went on long walks, played endless backgammon, ate enormous amounts and drank even more. Heaven! Being me I couldn’t resist a quick trip...

More Miss Delivigne...

Friday 22nd February 2008

After a bit of inspiration for some home accessories I was having a browse through Laura Ashley’s spring summer collection and whilst I was there I thought I'd just have a quick look at their new fashion collection and I must say that I was very pleasantly surprised! Modelled by the oh so gorgeous...

Reiss Are Right On The Mark This S/S...

Friday 8th February 2008

You'll know by now that I'm a firm fan of Reiss so, when their email popped in to my inbox yesterday informing me that their new season stock was online I was practically bursting at the seams with excitement. Femininity being my trend of choice for this S/S season I was thrilled with what...

Blue Monday...

Saturday 26th January 2008

They say that January's supposed to be the most depressing month of the year and with all the talk of Blue Monday (the day last week that experts claim is the unhappiest day of the year) glaring at us from every newspaper, magazine, TV and radio channel, it’s not really surprising that...

Skiing in Style...

Friday 11th January 2008

With one sister starting up her own ski company, it seems only right that the rest of the family make a visit or two each year to see her (and of course to make the most of her spare room, no transfer cost and family & friends ski hire rates). As you know, I...

Another Corker...

Monday 31st December 2007

We all get one every year don’t we. That dreaded present from the great auntie that you have to look excited about as the entire family watch you do your ‘Oh wow that’s gorgeous’ face (remember the reindeer jumper in Bridget Jones?!). Needless to say this year was no different for me. I...

The Mother of All Hints...

Monday 10th December 2007

Hail all boys out there still struggling for THE perfect prezzy for your lovely lady this Christmas. Or for those that have the daunting task of a birthday as well as Christmas (and Valentines day) coming up at this time of year... We've teamed up with Bex Rox to create...

Top of My List...

Friday 30th November 2007

This year I've already done about 90% of my Christmas shopping and it’s not even the 1st of December. Yes I'm gloating, my halo is shining and I'm not shy to admit it. With only a small space left to fill under the Christmas tree, I was beginning to wonder what on earth...

Let The Fun Begin...

Friday 16th November 2007

With only a few weeks till Christmas, the child in me is more than ready to come out and play. Last week I attended the first festive event of the season and spent both Thursday and Saturday (there was just too much to take in in one day) perusing the aisles...

Winter Warmers...

Friday 2nd November 2007

As the nights draw in, the leaves fall and the temperature plummets quicker than I can turn my wardrobe round, I think it’s about time to invest in a few staple winter warmers. So what’s it to be... a new chunky knit, woolly coat, jeans, boots, scarf, hat....I could go on. Actually...

Chocolate Rains...

Thursday 18th October 2007

Working in this industry, the post bag tends to get flooded with invitations to press days and events and it’s easy to become a bit choosy about the ones you have time to go to and the ones you don’t. But there are some that, no matter how busy you are, you just definitely...

Daily Temptation...

Thursday 4th October 2007

Ok so this could be seriously dangerous. Reiss has entered the online retail world. When it comes to trying to resist the daily temptation of online gorgeousness, I find my job quite hard enough but when one of your all time favourite stores sets up their online store and it’s pretty affordable,...

Fashion Week Fun...

Sunday 23rd September 2007

Starting with a fab makeover by MAC, thanks to Kat and her wonderful palette of goodies I managed to mingle with fellow fashionistas at London Fashion Week with a professional ‘glow’ and ready to hit the ground running. Already a huge fan of their makeup and never without their Stubborn Brown eyeliner...

Fragrance Frolics...

Thursday 6th September 2007

After a lot of deliberation I have finally bought myself a new fragrance. Really not a big deal I hear you say but for literally months I ‘ve been dithering and dathering about this scent. I knew I liked it but for some reason I couldn’t quite make myself buy it....

Dazed and Confused...

Friday 24th August 2007

Whilst I’m busy planning my winter wardrobe the transition between seasons can leave us girls feeling a little dazed and confused. With retailers proudly brimming with all their new Autumn Winter stock but the weekend’s weather forecast for a scorcher (about time too I say), if you want an instant fix and...

Get Set For Autumn...

Thursday 16th August 2007

At this time of year it’s difficult for us girls to know what to wear. Having stocked our wardrobes with all summer’s key pieces, the season has almost past with most of them not having had a look in. So I’ll just have to hope that I’ve shopped sensibly enough for some...

Holiday Prep...

Tuesday 31st July 2007

The time is fast approaching for my annual holiday to the beloved island of Alderney. Affectionately known as ‘the rock’ to all who have discovered this little gem of a place, you’ll find a whole crowd of slightly eccentric (some would even say mad) people landing for a week or two of...

A New Take On Self Tanning...

Sunday 22nd July 2007

With a summer like ours, there are two ways to go to get a tan: delve deep and head to sunnier climates or grab a tan in a can and go to ‘St Tropez’ over night. The other day, fed up with my whiter than white body and concerned about how much of it...

Male Grooming - How Far Should They Go?

Sunday 8th July 2007

When it comes to men and skincare there’s a fine line to the amount of time and money they can invest in it without being subject to reams of abuse. A toothbrush, an aftershave, a razor and perhaps a lick of hair gel is generally as far as the majority go in the...

How's A Girl To Cope?

Sunday 1st July 2007

Now I know I’m a bit of a weather stalker and I hate to bang on but come on, this weather really is beyond a joke. The longest day of the year has passed, Britain (not at its best) has been experiencing the worst flooding ever for this time of year and...

Wet Races & Soggy Hats...

Monday 18th June 2007

It’s the middle of June and you don’t need me to tell you that the weather is just not what we would hope it to be. After a glorious couple of scorching weeks about a month ago, it all seems to have gone down hill. OK, I know it’s not freezing,...

When The Pressure Is On...

Monday 11th June 2007

I know I’m not alone when I rush to switch on GMTV in the morning after a big awards ceremony or more recently the Cannes Film Festival. To be honest, I’m not all that interested in who won. The fashionista in me is desperate to see what they were all wearing, who...

My Own Denim Dilemma...

Thursday 31st May 2007

A great pair of jeans is an essential part of any woman’s wardrobe, and given that one tends to wear them day in day out, it’s something to get right. For men it’s generally pretty easy. Once they’ve worn through the knees of their Gaps, Diesels or Abercrombies they usually...

Pro the Pashmina...

Sunday 20th May 2007

I’m one of those cold blooded people who, no matter what time of the year it is, always feels the cold. As a result, I’m never without my beloved pashmina - in fact I’ve got one in pretty much every colour under the sun. I remember about five years ago, someone telling...

My Kind of Sweet Shop...

Tuesday 15th May 2007

My friends and family think I'm extremely fussy and impossible to buy for. I however beg to differ. In fact I think I'm pretty easy to please. You just need to know my taste and have a healthy bank balance to match! If you do want a guaranteed smile when I rip open...

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