After dining at Pont St in the Belgraves Hotel several times, I ended up begging Chef Sophie Michell to create a Thanksgiving Day menu for us AGs, and our families of course. Well, Sophie delivered!Currently one of the youngest female Executive Chefs in Britain, Sophie’s twist on the traditional American dinner is translated through a menu […]
Archives for October 2013
{A Date for Your Diary} Winter Styling Event With Donna Ida at Grace Belgravia
AG readers are cordially invited to a morning of shopping and styling with Donna Ida and myself at the exclusive Grace Belgravia members club next Wednesday. This will be a really fun morning to take a peek into Grace and learn all about Donna Ida’s new styles, as well as meet some fellow AG’s! I’ll […]
{Fashion Friday: Jewels} Monica Vinader’s #JoyofGifting
I adore Monica Vinader‘s jewelry and in honor of the encroaching holiday season Monica has enlisted some A-list celebs, including global fashion icon Caroline Issa, model Jade Parfitt, and photographer/model/blogger Candice Lake to showcase her collections in her online campaign the #JoyofGifting. The campaign includes a not-to-be-missed competition will give joy to one lucky person […]
{Beauty} Introducing the Chanel Le Rouge Photo Booth
I remember vividly when the flying with liquids ban was instituted because my favorite Chanel lipstick was taken away by security in the Nice airport. I almost cried. I adore Chanel make-up, and was thrilled when their beauty boutique in Covent Garden opened last year. Well, this season at Chanel lips take center stage in a special […]
{Travel} American Girl in Doonbeg, Ireland
This past weekend we spent the most magical time in Doonbeg, Ireland. I have been to Dublin before but this was my first true-beautiful-green-Irish-seaside experience. Two of our best friends were married in The Lodge at Doonbeg in County Clare, which is where we stayed. My husband had been with the groom before to golf here, […]
{Fashion Friday} Outfit of the Day by Avenue 32
Happy Friday lovers. I hope you’re all up to something very fun this weekend. First, order of business, for those of you that receive the AG posts to your email, the Junior League of London’s Boutique de Noel dates were incorrect. For the proper dates, see the updated post, here. Now, on to a little online […]
{Holidays!} A Christmas Light Switch on, a Camel Procession and a Free Santa’s Grotto
The magic of Christmas is set to sparkle in Chelsea on Saturday the 9th November, with a festive celebration like no other. The free event begins in Duke of York Square at 3pm with an exciting range of activities for both children and families to enjoy. Head to the arts & crafts marquee for free family-friendly activities, brave the cold to […]
{Shopping} For you AG’s that love a good monogram…
I had the pleasure of meeting Anna of Anna Lou of London at one of the hospitality suites and LFW. She makes some amazing jewelry but one of her specialities is personalized pieces. After looking through her collections we decided on a rose gold bracelet. At first I wasn’t sure if I wanted my initials […]
{Shopping} The Junior League of London Presents 34th Annual Christmas Bazaar
On Friday the 15th of November and Saturday the 16th of November, the Junior League of London will host its Annual Boutique de Noel celebration, one of London’s premier Christmas shopping events, at Kensington Town Hall, located on Hornton Street, London W8 7NX. As an active and distinguished women’s charity with nearly 400 community volunteers, the Junior League of […]
{Beauty & Exercise} Barrecore Pulses Into Mayfair
Listen up ladies. For all of you girls who’s only excuse for not trying barrcore was because it was too far from your house, the phenomenal ballet barre studio has now landed in Mayfair with a hot new location and even hotter new instructors. barrecore Mayfair can be found at 6 Cavendish Square and includes two […]
{Mummy & Me} The Bump Class: Pediatric First Aid Courses
Out with NCT, in with The Bump Class. For all you new, and experienced moms who have always wanted to take a pediatric first aid, course, I have the one for you. Our family doctor, Dr Chiara Hunt, and her team of baby experts are offering these great classes, which I just had to share. […]
{Fashion Friday} Chandler Carr Breaks Down Next Season’s Hottest Styles
This Fashion Friday is brought to you by the lovely fellow AG, Chandler Carr, who writes the style blog “Hot Coffee with a Straw.” Chandler is here to give us her rundown of Fashion Month, and what to expect next season. I’m back! And boy do I have news for you… For those less inclined […]