Author Archives: El

fancy friday

Friday is here and I’m looking forward to another wedding tomorrow! It seems like it’s quite the weekend for weddings… three years ago it was my brother’s wedding (happy anniversary Tim and Alex!), then this weekend sees the nuptials of … Continue reading →

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1 July 2011

spotlight on: ben pentreath

As I’ve alluded to before (here and here), I love vintage items for the home… whether they’re antiques or were purposely made to look slightly weathered and “lived in”, I think they can make rooms look homely and far more … Continue reading →

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30 June 2011

high gloss highlights

Being hugely passionate about stylish (yet affordable) living, I love to follow the online “shelter” magazines such as Lonny and Rue. The newest kid on the block, High Gloss, is a particular favourite since it’s perhaps more of a ‘lifestyle’ … Continue reading →

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29 June 2011

bridesmaids: the verdict

When a film has been built up to the rafters, there’s always a danger of being spectacularly let down. Before seeing Bridesmaids I’d been told by numerous trusted sources that this is the not-to-be-missed comedy of the year, that it’s … Continue reading →

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29 June 2011

objects of desire

Ahead of my impending windfall this evening (£117 mill on the lottery, no biggie), I decided it made good sense to compose a shopping list… starting with this beautiful Miu Miu bag: {Miu Miu leather bag / Giambattista Valli wool … Continue reading →

Posted in {fashion} | 3 Comments
28 June 2011