This evening Christian Louboutin celebrated the opening of his first ever exhibit at the London Design Museum. The exhibit will showcase the French designer’s inspirations from the past twenty years, hundreds of his creations, a “fetish room”, and a life-size hologram of Dita Von Teese dancing in his shoes. What more could you ask for!?{All photos AP}The […]
Archives for April 2012
{Shopping} Coach Opens Second Store in London.
If you were excited when they landed on Bond Street, you’ll be happy to know that Coach is opening up it’s second store TODAY on Regent’s Street. In honor of the opening, Coach has created a signature tote called “The Bleeker Legacy” which is available in five different colors exclusively in the new store. The […]
{A Date for your Diary} Polo in the Park is back!
It’s that time of year again ladies, time to start sorting out your summer social calendar. One event that is always a ton of fun is the Mint Polo in the Park at the Hurlingham Club! This summer the Polo lands on June 8th, 9th, and 10th, and offers a mix of sport, entertainment, fun, […]
{Eat & Drink} Power lunching at Medlar.
I am super late to the party on this one. Medlar, located just after the bend in the Kings Road, has been on my radar to try for a long time, and I am so glad that I finally did. A girlfriend and I booked a table for lunchtime on a Friday, and Medlar was buzzing. […]
{Beauty} A little Chanel Shine & Shimmer on a Rainy Day…
Today as I am snuggling in bed with Mini-AB, hiding from this terrible weather, I am remembering how beautiful last April was here in London. We had multiple BBQs in our our garden, celebrated the Royal Wedding, and I actually fit in my little flowery skirts and dresses. Nothing like a little Chanel shine and shimmer […]
{Mummy & Me} The Pied Piper is calling your Minis!
Lindsay Silsby, otherwise known as the Pied Piper, and the lovely lady behind my Christmas Cards every year, is holding one of her fantastic mini-session days for all you London moms. This is a great way to get some wonderful family photos in just 30 minutes, and an opportunity to experience Lindsay’s photography which truly […]
{Shopping} A Wild Wild Western Collaboration from Tucker +Trilogy
Lord knows I need another Tucker blouse like I need a hole in the head, but I simply can’t resist them. Especially when they do things like this. The New York label has teamed up with one of my favorite boutiques, Trilogy, to create an exclusive range of blouses based on the history of jeans. […]
{Eat & Drink} No reason to cry over spilled champagne at Blummyz…
I’m BACK! Last night was my first venture out for dinner since Mini-AB was born and Husband and I decided to stay local. I had heard really great things about the new Blummyz Restaurant on Hollywood Road so we snagged a table after a quick tipple at Brinkleys. We sat down for an early reservation […]
{A Date for your Diary} Open Garden Squares Weekend!
Raise your hand if you’ve tried to recreate that Notting Hill (the movie) moment by scaling the fence of one of those private gardens that look pretty? Well, now you don’t have to be quite so sneaky. On Saturday June 9th and Sunday June 10th, 212 gardens in London will open their locked gates for […]
{Shopping} An evening at Kate Spade with The Junior League of London
Kate Spade and the Junior League of London would like to invite all you AG readers to an evening of shopping, snacking, and sipping at the Kate Spade boutique in Sloane Square, this Thursday April 19th from 7-9PM. There will be complimentary massages provided but The Chelsea Day Spa, and you’ll receive 10% off your […]
{Mummy & Me} Add a little fairy magic to your next Mini’s party…
This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Jemma Powell of Jem’s Fairies, a wonderful concept to make any child’s birthday totally magical. Jemma, or one of her helpers will come dressed up in a fairytale character of your choice and completely take the stress off you for entertaining the little ones. I asked […]
{Other Diddies/Shopping} The “Birkin” of Jewelry Cases…
This is a problem some AGs out there might relate to on my level. That point in your life when you start to amass a proper collection of jewelry. From diamond tennis bracelets to chunky pearl necklaces, you name it, you’ve probably got it… in five other colors too. No, no, I’m not talking about […]
{Status Update} Giving birth at The Portland vs The Kensington Wing. Oh, and MINI-AB is here!
Sorry for the lack of posting everyone, it’s been a CRAZY week or so. After three days of labor, one emergency c-section, and another three days in the NICU, we finally have a little baby boy home with us.Three-cheers for Mini-American Boy! You avid readers may remember that I had Mini-AG at The Portland Hospital, but due, […]