Yearly Archives: 2010

The Luxury of Corsets

The luxury of Corsets. Oh what fun to be laced into a snug, perfectly fitting luxurious silk corset. And that is exactly what I did last week, for I met Dee, Lynda and Heather of Twin Cheeks Corsets who specialise in the most glamorous and most truly divine corsets imaginable. In their lovely studio at… Read more »

Happy Easter

Happy Easter ! Is it ever, ever going to get warm? We seem to be knee high in mud and the rain keeps coming, but the daffodils are out! And when they show their bright happy faces the warm weather must be on its way surely. But then again, maybe not. Maybe it is not… Read more »

London Vintage Textile Fair

A Treasure Trove of Vintage Clothes……. Shut your eyes for one moment and imagine you are in a room full of wonderful treasures from days gone by. * A black satin evening bag, lined in a gorgeous pink silk, intact with mirror and compact, that once graced the arm of a young lady off to… Read more »

Time away….

A week to plot and plan! Oh what joy to escape London for a short working holiday by the seaside. Needing some fresh sea air and some inspiration I packed my two dogs up and a case full of sketch books, magazines, fabric swatches not to mention samples of buttons, lace and ribbons and disappeared… Read more »

A sneaky peak….

A sneak preview….. Talk about complete madness…….. in the midst of freezing cold temperatures and snow we braved the outside elements to do a Summer photoshoot. Yes, you did read that correctly! Summer photos in the midst of winter are not easy…. Especially when it snows. There was much sweeping and salt used to get… Read more »

Diane Ellis – Style Coach

The Diet and Fitness show….. with Diane Ellis. On Saturday morning myself and two gorgeous models, Jenny and Yoka joined forces with Diane Ellis at the Diet and Fitness show. Diane, an incredibly vibrant and enthusiastic Style Coach, gave a presentation at the show entitled “Low Calorie Dressing” The talk was fabulous and very inspirational…. Read more »

Shoes, Shoes and more Shoes….By Nicolina

Shoes glorious shoes…….. O.k….. here comes a confession! I love shoes. Am mad about them in fact. Shoes of all colours, shapes and styles, but particularly shoes that are quirky, individual and have an air of originality about them. There is nothing I love more than discovering a new shoe shop somewhere in the world,  … Read more »

The sequin Party…..

LOTS OF GLITZ AND GLAMOUR…….. Ooh la la…the sequins shimmied and shone last night at a party I attended in Knightsbridge. I have never seen so many sexy little outfits glittering around a bar as were worn by the girls on Friday night. Let me tell you all about them. Gold and Silver sequins were… Read more »

The Wolseley

TEA AT THE WOLSELEY. Today I slipped into one of my all time favourite places in London, The Wolseley. Officially I was there for a business meeting over a cup of coffee, but in reality whenever I step foot through those old doors I get transported to another world. A world in which the Great… Read more »

Nicoletta Adda

Nicoletta Adda I would like to tell you about the very lovely and incredibly vibrant Nicoletta Adda, whom I have had the privilege of recently meeting. Her enthusiasm for life and for looking great is inspirational. Nicoletta is an Image Consultant / Stylist with pizzazz. The confidence and enthusiasm with which she discusses the suitability… Read more »