Going to a polo tournament is one of the most fun and sophisticated summer events a girl can attend. I remember my first summer in London I went with my now-husband to the Cartier Polo. It was an absolute blast. All of the ladies were dressed impeccably, and I still have not figured out how […]
Archives for May 2010
Bikini season is upon us….time for a wax!
One of the people I miss the most in the US (after my family and yorkshire terrier of course) is my waxer. She gives the closest thing to pain-free bikini wax that you can get, and I wish she would move here and open up a salon. That said, I was so excited when I […]
The place to go for a night-cap!
One of my favorite spots to grab an after dinner drink is at The Bar at the Dorchester. I had a girlfriend in town from Los Angeles this past week, and so we planned very special dinner at Nobu, and afterwards we walked down to the Dorchester Hotel. The bartenders can pretty much make anything you […]
If you’re missing your favorite snacks & salad dressings…
One of the greatest discoveries I have made here in London is Partridges. If you haven’t been yet, you must go. Partridges is a great gourmet market with a fantastic deli, and also has wonderful teas and other goodies from around the globe. But when I walk in I head straight for the American aisle […]
For the Red Carpet, or the Kings Road…
Something very special happened last week at Cannes. A girlfriend just tipped me off to Atelier Annick, a London-based handbag designer with some killer styles. Truth be told, you have to have some serious glam-attitude to pull of some of the creations- think Gwen Stefani carrying the Waneh design or Sienna Miller clutching the Opeli […]
The ABC’s of the British School System (Part 1)
This is for all you yummy mummys out there who have come over from the States. I know that I have had a really difficult time trying to wrap my head around the UK school system. It’s nothing like looking for public or private schools in houston! Luckily one of AG’s best gal pals here […]
A touch of NYC in East London…
You remember the SATC episode where Samantha snuck into the roof top pool at Soho House? Well, if you’re looking for a touch of NYC in London, look no further than Shoreditch House. This private members club in East London is perfect for a girls night out and part of the Soho House Group. Shoreditch […]
Flower Power!
It’s a dream of mine to one day have a lovely little garden in the middle of London. For now, I’ll have to settle for my little deck with a handful of potted plants. Don’t get me wrong, I love my deck, and they can look absolutely stunning in your garden with your potted plants, […]
For the Curry Lovers…
When nine months pregnant, I mentioned to one of my NCT girlfriends that I was trying to find the perfect curry to bring on labor. She told me, I didn’t need to bother going out because there was a great new Indian delivery place locally, Bombay Bicycle. That night I went home and tried it, […]
Come on England!
Unless, you’ve had your head in the sand, you know that the World Cup is coming up. To us American Girls, this may not mean much besides a bunch of Brits around us going gaga, as usual, over soccer. Now, don’t tell my husband, but I find the whole back and forth for over an […]
The Perfect Blow-Out!
Anytime I am in the need of a little pick me up, I opt for a good blow-dry. There is something about having your hair professionally done that makes such a difference. I often think, it would be the best part of being a celebrity- having someone able to give you that perfect bounce at […]
Raw or Robata?
I forgot how much I love Zuma Restaurant. I constantly complain about London not having good sushi- but in reality London has AMAZING sushi- at Zuma, which means if you’re really craving some great spicy tuna, it will set you back a few pence. But every once in a while, treat yourself, it is delicious! […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
It’s time to take advantage of the daylight extending into the late hours of the day. The Open Air Theatre opens this week in Regents Park, and is a truly magical evening to behold. This years plays include “Macbeth,” “The Crucible,” and “Into the Woods.” If these options don’t tickle your fancy there are also […]