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New job, new jacquard top
I started my shiny, new job today.I now have a staff pass, company email account and the gorgeous, jacquard black and silver "first day in a new job" top above.Exciting times.
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Phoebe Chelsea double animal print
Phoebe Salad Leaf isn't my favourite Made in Chelsea character by any stretch of the imagination, but respect is due for the double animal print she rocked up in when she met Spencer for car and watch...
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Toy review video: what to buy kids for Christmas
A bit of kudos required for my young man today as he has been working very hard on a project for the Guardian (in association with Duracell) and the fruits of his labour (with a little help from Lily,...
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Fluffy bow print Christmas jumper
Not only is this Look-endorsed lovely the finest Christmas jumper I've seen in the high street collections so far (so fluffy, so eighties) - it is also available with 30% off right now at Miss...
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Christmas tableware - vintage Pyrex sugar bowls
And lo! On Christmas Day my cranberry and apple sauces shall be served thusly, in vintage 1960s Pyrex bowls by JAJ.I have now developed a serious and debilitating addiction to buying this stuff off...
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Christmas party dress post, part 3
If I'd had the time and inclination today, I wouldn't just have gawped at this stunning dress, tantilising me from a shop window, I'd have invested in it...The husband has a Sunday brunch gig tomorrow...
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Poorly pyjamas for boys
There is a poorly boy in the house!My second week in the new job (well, as a staffer, as opposed to a freelancer) and I got a dreaded call from the school telling me that me laddo was sick and I needed...
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An asylum for Christmas?
Now who do you think is crazy enough to want a gift like this for Christmas???Am too busy looking after my poorly boy to say much more today - sorry!
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Christmas home styling at M&S
At the risk of offending half my readers, let me admit that I think putting your Christmas tree up before December 14 is a little bit pikey...As a kid, me and my mum loved nothing more than spotting...
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Christina Applegate vs Leslie Mann at Anchorman 2 premiere, London
Cards on the table: I love Will Ferrell, I love Anchorman - I cannot wait to see the second instalment next Saturday.I'm also a big fan of Christina Applegate (aka Veronica Corningstone), so to see her...
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70s statement trousers from Le Short
I'm guessing the world and his missus are out on the lash tonight (don't snog the boss!)But I, my friends, am at my desk, chucking back a glass of red and lamenting a lack of sleep and a very emotional...
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Fashionable Christmas tree - pretty in pink
See, this is what happens when a woman obsessed with fashion, vintage and pink is let loose on the Christmas decorations.For the first time ever I have a fully co-ordinated tree. Accent colours:...
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Mr. Fashion Detective blasts the onesie
Today, I am handing over the reigns (pun intended) to my other half, Matthew, who made me laugh so much last night, talking about his hatred of animal-shaped onesies, that I insisted he share his ire...
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Silk electric blue trousers
Once I'd dragged myself out of the Peekaboo vintage concession at Topshop this evening, I fell in love with the silky, lux shine electric blue "jogger style" trousers above.They are £30 in the sale and...
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Top three Christmas fragrance
If you've ever wondered what the Fashion Detective smells like (!), I can tell you that it's all about earthy tones of sandalwood, cedar, patchouli and neroli, spring dew mixed with citrus and fresh...
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Pale blue print cape top
You know I was lusting after those mad electric blue trousers?And I needed a top to go with to justify the purchase?Just imagine those trousers, this cape top from Miss Selfridge and perhaps a pair of...
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Freeze frame instant lash extensions
Of all the days to try this product, today is probably the worst.We're off to see Les Mis tonight in the West End (tissues at the ready - and probably eye make up remover when the eyelashes are all...
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John Lewis Christmas sale
If you've left your Christmas tableware shopping 'til the last minute - or you just fancy a couple of final, seasonal touches for Wednesday - get thee down to John Lewis where loads of the gorgeous...
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Secret Santa?
Not only did I meet The Man on St Pancras station, he also gave me a little gift for El and suggested we make a VIDEO MESSAGE for him.A modern, marvellous Santa Claus in a Christmas miracle twist (very...
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Brits spend Christmas Day in pyjamas - or dressed as Santa...really?
I was pretty surprised yesterday to read that 28% of the nation say they stay in pyjamas for the duration of Christmas Day.What???Do they not order 1970s day dresses off eBay then spend hours taking...
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