It is not often that one of us mere mortals gets to meet one of the fashion industry’s elite, however, last week I had the great pleasure of meeting one of the UK’s most esteemed designers, Amanda Wakeley. You always read about eccentric designers (did anyone see the photo of Karl on the fishing boat […]
Archives for June 2012
{Mummy & Me} Schools out! Celebrate with Little Bu and Dri Dri Gelato!
DRI DRI Gelato and Little Bu Nail Polish invite you and your Mini AG to celebrate the summer! Head to DRI DRI Gelato on Portobello Road next Tuesday July 3rd from 3:30-5:30 for gelato making, and mini-manicures!! {Click on invite to enlarge!} RSVP to sophie@imaginationPR.co.uk, 0203 384 9750
{Eat & Drink} Hummingbird Gets Patriotic!
Yes, 4th of July is on a Wednesday, and there won’t be fireworks. BUT, if are planning on celebrating anyway, these cupcakes from Hummingbird Bakery are the perfect addition to any BBQ. The cupcakes area available from the 1st to the 4th of July at Hummingbird’s five London based branches (Notting Hill, South Ken, Soho, […]
{Eat & Drink} Drinking & Dining at 51.
Okay ladies, the fabulous five-star 51 Buckingham Gate Hotel has finally finished its renovations which can only mean one thing: cocktails in the Hamptons Bar! A few weeks ago, I was invited to the hotel for a dine around press event to see the fabulous renovations and try out all their yummy dishes! It began […]
{Social Scene} Mischa Barton at the Serpentine Summer Party
Mischa Barton appeared on the red carpet last night for the annual Burberry Serpentine Summer Party. I’m loving the red lips! What do you think of her look!?
{Practical Tid-Bits} When, Where and What to Tip!
I’ve had several emails and tweets about tipping in London, so I thought I’d put a little post together for you lovely girls on how I usually add or don’t add to my bills… Tipping in RestaurantsUsually when you dine out gratuity is included in the bill. This is almost always the case with fancy-pants restaurants, […]
{Shopping} For the AGs with feline friends & playful pups.
My parents inherited my Yorkie, Bella, when we moved to London (so so sad) but for all of you AGs with pupps and kittens here in the city, this is for you. Mungo & Maud is a luxury cat and dog outfitter and boutique, and is definitely one of London’s best kept secrets. The boutique […]
{Shopping} Chic Summer at Bicester Village
With the weather being completely uncooperative lately, the only thing to do is get a steaming hot latte and hide indoors. And while you’re hiding indoors you may as well be hiding in Valentino browsing through dainty cocktail dresses at 60% off. For those of you AGs who don’t know what Bicester Village is, I […]
{Entertainment/Shopping} It’s time for ASCOT! Now, about that dress code…
Today marks opening day of Royal Ascot, and all anyone can talk about is how the dress code has been modified. Longer hemlines, thicker dress straps, and no more fascinators in the Royal Enclosure. It’s basically about classing the event up even more. I personally, think this is a fantastic idea, but its left some […]
{Eat & Drink} When a Beauty Editor Repatriates.
What do you do when one of your dearest AG gal-pals decides she is moving back to New York? You shed a few tears, throw a fabulous luncheon, and make her promise to take you to Bergdorfs next time you’re in the city. That’s just what me a few other ladies did last Friday at […]
{Fashion Friday} For the sporty AG’s, Lulu is in London!
My absolute favorite athletic brand has arrived from the US, well Canada technically, and I couldn’t be more excited. Lululemon Athletica now has a showroom on Burnsall Street in Chelsea, perfectly placed next to Heartcore Pilates and just a stone’s throw from Barrecore (where I am attempting classes four times/week!) I don’t know about you, but putting […]
The Queenie & KMiddy are Besties.
Priceless Queenie expression courtesy of MarieClaire.co.uk
{Beauty} The TWELVE facial at the Chelsea Day Spa.
I know you AGs (and readers) adore your beauty treatments. So, in the interest of the greater good, I have tried another facial for you, this time at The Chelsea Day Spa for their new TWELVE facial…. Upon arriving at the spa, I immediately knew that I was in good hands with my esthetician, Carmen. She […]