February 19th, 2008
With dharling Rupert whisking me off to Paris for my birthday next week, I’ve secretly booked this sexy cabaret show as a special treat - how naughty of me! I might have to whip up a new garter for myself to wear on the evening, and I’ll be sure to wear hot heels to go with it. Le Crazy Horse here we come!
The girls are so sexy, and the outfits (what there are of them) are stunning. I’ll be taking notes and absorbing inspiration into every pore like a glamorous journo with front row seats at Gareth Pugh, the hottest show at London Fashion Week this Feb.
With our ‘diamond’ reservation (diamonds are a girls best friend, non?), we will be in licking distance of the “scantily clad dance troupe…the tribute to Alain Bernardin’s legendary striptease…the stunning and seemingly endless legs…and the voluptuousness of the burlesque finale”, as we sip champagne.
A down-to-the-suspenders review will be posted here upon my return, but at the moment I think lubricious just about covers it; silky, lustful, slippery…
Au revoir x
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February 14th, 2008
As a special Valentine’s treat today to moi, I purchased a divine new lippie from Mac.
It’s called ‘lustering‘ from the ‘lustre’ range and it’s a super hot pink for hot Spring lips. I was tempted by a sumptuous, silky ‘nude’ lipstick as a second little treat, but then I thought, why buy a lipstick that will look like I’m not wearing any? Couldn’t I achieve the same fresh-faced look with one of the 42 lip glosses in my beauty box? I decided yes, and spent the extra cash on an iced coffee and a pain au chocolat!
I love the funky names of lipsticks, eye shadows, glitter liners et al. I really wanted ‘Lady Danger’ lipstick but the colour really wasn’t me. I remember reading once that Erin O’Connor wore that shade, but hey, she’s a model so she can carry it off. My friend Natalie bought an eye shade in ‘smut‘ which we had a giggle over, until we got lost trying to find Neal’s Yard in Covent Garden.
They do amazing free tea in there and I felt compelled to write in their feedback book to thank them for their detoxing dose of red and pink rose petal in cosylittle mugs. How divine. A girl really does need a break from the tiresome hunt for the perfect moisturising oil or lippie, but the rewards are beautiful skin and striking lips. It’s worth it. I’m worth it. You’re worth it.
Long live make up!
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February 4th, 2008
Ok, so I’m pretty in with the Cotton Candy Corsage crowd, which is why I’m often talking about how amazing, fantastical and wondrous the accessories are - caught. But I’d like to say that the latest collection of over-sized, super-wow necklaces are right on track with a recent trend feature in the February issue of Vogue.
The theme: cars, vintage travel, transport
The fabrics: Liberty-prints mixed in with some delightful, child-like cottons
The designs:
Buy this exclusive ten-piece collection at The Lighthouse, Scotland’s Centre for Architecture & Design.
I can’t wait for a trip on the Orient Express now…
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February 3rd, 2008
Oh February is my adored favourite month of the year! There’s Valentine’s for a start, which is all about chocolate and presents for moi.
If I happen to have a lover at the time, then I may let them take me out for a romantic and expensive meal of my choice, otherwise to a show at the theatre. One of my most romantic fantasies is from Pretty Womanwhen Richard Gere whisks Julia Roberts off on their own private plane to the opera, red carpet and all, viewing box, cocktail dress from Rodeo Drive, hired diamonds glinting away from every bare millimetre of skin… that would be a Valentine’s treat to remember!
If you don’t happen to have a spare lover to hand by St Valentine’s, then I suggest treating yourself to this hidden jewel of a heart-shaped cushion in magenta satin and applique, or these handmade mohair socks from Chantilly Lace Boutique - divine dharling!
I think I’ll start dropping hints to Rupert now about red carpets and diamonds, although secretly I’d be happy with a dozen red roses and his speciality seafood paella followed by a cocktail or two…he’s a devil in the kitchen you know…but don’t tell him!
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February 3rd, 2008
I have to say, these ‘Little Brown Bags’ are absolutely hideous sweeties. They are neither unique or attractive, let’s look at the facts:
- They come in shiny plastic
with a ‘barf-bag‘ option
- They are varying shades of pooh-brown
- They are too small to effectively do anything with
- Definitely too small to carry your lunch in
- Going the same way as the Burberry check (suffering from over-saturation amongst the wrong clientele)
Redeeming features:
- Waterproof in case of storms, hurricanes and torrential downpours
- Handy size for scooping up dog poop (and the same colour)
- Environmentally friendly in the brown paper version
- Great gift for someone you hate
- Various sizes - you might want to get ‘Medium Brown Bag’ to use as a dustbin
That’s all there is to say. I know I would much rather have an actual black bin bag to carry my lunch in, ‘Big Black Bag’? Or better still, one of these babies which are really rocking my world at the moment - armed and dangerous and super-cool from Guardian Angel.
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