Vintage Actually: vibrant retro & recycled furniture and homeware
There was a flurry of house-related activity yesterday: we signed all our contracts and my new (old) office desk was delivered.The contracts have yet to be exchanged, and the desk is yet to be...
View ArticleMade in Chelsea fashion round-up: episode 7, series 5
Oh, Ollie. That hula hoop was getting more action than Ashley's seen in weeks.Another classic episode of Made in Chelsea last night as Lucy got all "scary girlfriend" on Spencer, Louise pledged to say...
View ArticleSave money and help good causes with My Favourite Voucher Codes
Here's a little tip if you're looking to save a bit of money - and give something back to charity in the process.I've just been introduced to My Favourite Voucher Codes, a clever site with vouchers and...
View ArticlePale blue bird print pleats at JOY
What can I say about this amazing pale blue bird print midi dress with a pleated skirt by Louche I found in JOY on the way to work this morning?Only that I LOVE IT.Image from JOY
View Articleboohoo Boutique High Summer Collection: bright & beaut
Well guys, we exchanged contracts on Wednesday. One week today, Fashion Detective Towers is saddling up and moving on down the road - literally. (All this is only in real life obvs: the blog will still...
View ArticleProudlock goes mad for it in Marbs
I love this pic: proving that it's not just the TOWIE crew loving a bit of Marbella, Made in Chelsea boi, Oliver Proudlock, was captured on camera having it large (do people even say that anymore?) at...
View ArticleMatch point in Wimbledon Village
It was such a wonderful sunny day today in South London. Taking full advantage, we met friends in Wimbledon village, lunching at the Crooked Billet where you can eat, drink and make merry opposite the...
View ArticleAmanda Holden white floral dress plunge neck dress
I'm not a huge fan of Amanda Holden, or her style, but I loved the very low plunge neck white floral dress she wore on tonight's Britain's Got Talent (I don't usually watch that show either, but just...
View ArticleMade in Chelsea fashion round-up: series 5, epsiode 8
Soooooo, this is probs the last blog post I'll ever do from the trusty little office I've populated since 2002 *weeps*(I couldn't make more of a meal of this house move if I tried, could I?)Anyway,...
View ArticleThe big move
The big move is underway. The lads from Gentleman & a Van (see what they did there?) are busy packing us up while we amble around in a transitional / slightly confused state.We decided it was well...
View ArticleAddicted to cowboy shirts?
In the process of the clothing cull, I ditched about seven checked cowboy style shirts.So why am I now tempted to spend £29 on this little beauty new in at Topshop??Somebody stop me.... Image from Topshop
View ArticleMoved
Apologies for radio silence yesterday. The move consumed every waking (and sleeping) moment (and the phone lines aren't working yet - BT strikes again).But we're installed in the all-new Fashion...
View ArticleFlying Beatle heads
Still no broadband - what an 'effin nightmare.If only BT was as organised as us: 47 boxes unpacked, 30 bags of garden waste filled (we had our first BBQ last night). Clothes housed (thanks in no small...
View ArticleBefore & after garden magic
Still no broadband.I'm gardening instead of blogging....check this out: before (taken this morning) and after (taken the same evening).[Edit: Just in case you're worried, Â be assured that I was wearing...
View ArticleRetro 70s lounging in the sun
I'm back online!!After being passed from one clueless customer service advisor to another (we had every excuse from "the wrong name is on the account" to "your order was never received"), a real life...
View ArticleSummer sizzlers: Five hot SS13 dresses
After all that moving chaos, let's get normal service resumed today.I *will* do a Made in Chelsea fashion round-up before the week is out, but today I wanted to take advantage of the GORGEOUS weather...
View ArticleVintage summer green dresses
Guys, I'm finding it hard to think beyond my garden at the moment.Especially because I'm going in house for a spell starting Monday, and won't be able to take advantage of said garden as much as I...
View Articlebonprix summer dress in the sun
Taking advantage of the new garden today, I decided to give a lovely new dress a whirl - and what better way to wear it than with my (gulp) Manolos.I chose this dress a few weeks ago, when the team at...
View ArticleSpeedo Sculpture gives women a confidence boost
I like to think I'm a confident woman body-wise. Although time (and childbirth) has taken its toll, I don't really have any qualms about sticking a swimsuit on and wearing it in public.But according to...
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