Author Archives: El

thifty chic

There was a lovely article in this week’s Stylist magazine (the commute home on a Tuesday night is now a pleasure thanks to this little gem) about the rise in women “crafting their own businesses”, and making a living from … Continue reading →

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20 January 2011

into the blue

We’re not long into 2011 and trends are being launched at us from left, right and centre. As much as I don’t think that trends should necessarily dictate how we dress or how we decorate our homes, they’re a useful … Continue reading →

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19 January 2011

early doors

This image that I came across makes me want to make a beeline for a junkyard and find some old doors to use as a headboard. I’m not sure what it is about this picture (my money is on either … Continue reading →

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19 January 2011

“who are you wearing?”

Natalie Portman and Colin Firth continued to dominate the 2011 award shows, once again scooping best actress for Black Swan and best actor for The King’s Speech, respectively. The Social Network came out on top as best motion picture (drama) … Continue reading →

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18 January 2011

star power

Supposedly a picture says a thousand words, and those umpteen words are all the more potent when there’s a celebrity endorsement involved. Cue ‘Spring Campaign’ season. As super as those models’ powers may be, they pale in comparison when a … Continue reading →

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18 January 2011