Category Archives: American

All the Pretty: Elie Saab

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I came across these backstage photos of the Elie Saab 2012 collection on the This is Glamorous blog - aren’t they absolutely stunning??  Source all photos: This is Glamorous blog This next photo is just so beautiful – all the shades of pink, the sparkle, and those gorgeous ponytails!   One other point to note –…

An Ode to Banana Republic

As happy as I am that J.Crew is now shipping to my very own corner of London, the fact that Banana Republic have decided to physically open up shop over here is very exciting indeed. I am a firm fan of BR, and stepping into the stores here makes me feel a little bit like…

Tuesday Shoesday @ J.Crew

You may have noticed there’s a little bit of Yank in me, although I have been on this side of the pond for 8 years now. Well let me tell you ladies, this Yank is, like, edge-of-her-seat, heart-a-fluttering, totally psyched, about this small piece of news I am about to impart to you: Yes, J.Crew…

Beef From the Big Cheese – Applesauce!

Mr. M suggested to me last night that I might be a little more adventurous in my choice of phrasing on this here blog (it seems the word gorgeous features a fair bit). I have therefore been doing a little research into vintage alternatives, courtesy of AACA, and I can happily confirm that from now…

Natural Beauty: Bridal Headpieces From Which Goose

I am so excited on this happy Friday morning to feature some of the most lovely gorgeousness I have come across in quite a while…  Now I know Emily Zych from which goose is technically a competitor, but as she (a) lives about 3,000 miles away, (b) is really quite nice and (c) thankfully seems to…

New England Holiday Inspiration Board

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I loved putting together this mood board – it brought back lots of memories of childhood, growing up in (seriously) idyllic New England. Summer here was amazing – sailing, beautiful beaches, lobster bakes, fourth of July… The red, white and blue makes a gorgeous, nautical colour scheme and hints of yellow add that extra bit…

Holiday Inspired Inspiration Boards

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I am only 2 (sweeeeet!!) days away from my holiday now and I absolutely cannot wait. A flight to the Big Apple (sadly not in Virgin upper class but you can’t win ‘em all), a day of shopping followed by a night of cocktails with a very good (and fabulous) friend, a cruise to Bermuda,…