The BAFTAS 2014

Lupita Nyong’o may have lost to Jennifer Lawrence in the Best Supporting Actress category at last night’s BAFTA awards, but if there had been a Best Dressed category the Kenyan beauty would have had zero competition.   Lupita’s stunning emerald green Dior couture dress invoked both old-Hollywood glamour, with it’s glamorous silhouette, and a very modern feel with it’s clean, strapless line and belt, complimented by her short hair.  Lupita has owned the red carpet this award’s season.

The other fashion moment of the night?  Brangelina in their his-and-hers tuxedos!  Mum of six Angelina Jolie clearly took the ‘black tie’ dress code literally and wore a custom made Saint Laurent tuxedo.  The overall look was bold, sleek and beautiful, just like the actress herself (and she clearly won hands down when it came to red carpet accessories...)

Funniest moment?  Prince William presenting Dame Helen Mirren with the BAFTA fellowship, brilliantly introducing her as, “an actress I should probably call Granny!"  Brilliant. 

The London Chatter for ZOS Magazine

I was thrilled to be interviewed about my style in the SS’14 online edition of the recently launched ZOS Magazine, a seasonal online fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazine aimed at 15-25 year old girls, run by two creative high school students in Sydney, Australia. 

Daisy Jewellery's 'If Only He Knew' Campaign

Gentlemen… If for some LUCICROUS reason you missed TLC’s Valentine’s Day Gift List last week (what were you thinking?!) and have idly let all other warnings of the looming love celebration pass you by, you may just have ONE last chance to redeem yourselves and save yourself from the Dog House… Daisy Jewellery is not only offering NEXT DAY DELIVERY but also a 15% DISCOUNT to the guys who purchase items from their ‘If Only He Knew’ Valentine’s Wish List (using code VDAY15 at the checkout).  
Now, you have NO excuses!!

My favourite piece from their ‘hearty’ selection is the Limited Edition Fluro Pink Heart Chakra Bracelet (RRP. £86.00) in rose gold (top left and above, modelled by Lloyd...)

Above (Clockwise L-R):  For a Happy Hearts Day... Heart Alpha Ring (RRP. £38.00),  Heart Chakra Pendent (RRP. £165.00), Little Heart Good Karma Bracelet (RRP. £60.00), Heart Chakra Nuit Bracelet (RRP. £86.00)

 

"Is it still raining? I hadn't noticed..."

"Is it still raining?  I hadn't noticed..."  THE worst line in film history but very much resonating today!  I'm ignoring this foul and dreary weather whilst hibernating with the March edition of Vogue, some Camomile tea (mug by Emma Bridgewater, for similar: HERE) and some hot toast with oooooodles of honey.  Richard Curtis would be jolly proud.

Valentines Gift Guide 2014 - For Him

While I do believe (quite stongly!) Valentine’s Day should be aaaaall about us Ladies, I suppose the dear men in our lives deserve a little love-recognition also.  Below are some sliiightly more tasteful ideas that thankfully stretch far beyond the ghastly teddy bears holding ‘I Wuv You’ hearts, pink fluffy handcuffs or cheap chocolate body paint that are currently smothering our high streets.  We do still wuuuv you though…

Above (Clockwise L-R):   Herschel Grey Heritage Suede Detail Backpack (RRP. £80.00),Cevice Peruvian Kitchen Cookbook (RRP. £25.00), Garman SatNav Projector (RRP. £129.99),Poker Case of 350 Chips (RRP. £745.00), Kiehl’s Facial Fuel (RRP. £21.00) 

Above (Clockwise L-R):  Hawksmoor at Home (RRP. £25.00), Godminster Cheese Lovers Gift Box (RRP. £50.00), Prestat Banoffe Truffles (RRP. £11.50), Topshop Tan Leather Document Holder (RRP. £60.00), Nick Bronson Knitted Silk Tie (RRP. £40.00), ‘Remember That I Love You’ Shaving Mirror (RRP. £30.00)

Above:  The 'Jaipur Stripe' shirt collection by Tobias Clothing (L-R:  Jaipur Light Blue Stripe, Jaipur Blue Stripe, Jaipur Pink Stripe - all RRP.65.00) with 10% of their profit go directly to the Akanksha Foundation in India.  

Above (Clockwise L-R):  Aesop Moroccan Neroli Shaving Duet (RRP. £53.00), Wallace & Barnes Weekender at J Crew (RRP. £450.00), Zara Cermamic Jars (RRP. From £19.99), Zara’s Grey Stripes Gift Set (RRP. £84.94), Fornasetti Civette Candle (RRP. £99.00), Apple TV (RRP. £72.99), REN Multi-Tasking After Shave Balm (RRP. £20.00) 

Valentines Gift Guide 2014

Over-commericalised? Yes. Over-Sentimentalised? Yes. But, woe betide any poor fella who fails to adequately spoil the lady in their his on Valentines Day.  If your man somehow failed to see TLC’s Valentines Gift Guide last year (here) and you were presented with some, albeit quiiiiite nice, supermarket flowers and a box of Dairy Milk, you clearly need to take a more direct approach this February.  Perhaps email this webpage of flirtatious and fashionable fancies to your darling, wonderful, love-of-your-life, sweetheart alongside some mild, yet supremely accurate and detailed, threats of your choice… That ought to help.  If not, I’ve always found self-gifting particularly rewarding.  

Above:  ‘Nikki’s Fabulously Romantic Bouquet’ by Wild At Heart comprising of white anemones, pastel roses, pastel spray roses, white ranunculus and ammi.  RRP. £60.00

Anna Kendrick's Non-Super Bowl Commercial

For anything remotely sport related to interest me, especially American sport, it had better be good… Damn good.  

Newcastle Brown Ale’s commercial that was never made (confused?!) starring TLC fave Anna Kendrick was THE talk of last weekend's ‘Super Bowl Sunday’ (that’s football riiiight?!)  The Tyneside tipple launched the ‘If We Made It’ campaign, showing the 28 year old actress in a brilliant behind-the-scenes discussion/rant about a commercial that she would have been made had the brand had had the money to indeed make it.  Outta the way Tina Fey, Anna Kendrick ("the hottest girl in your improv class hot") is fast taking centre funny-stage. 

Debit Buy: Topshop 'Kiss Me' T'Shirt

Pucker Up!  Loving me a Topshop ‘Kiss Me Boxy Burnout Tee!’  (RRP. £!6.00)  
They are oh-so-soft, oh-so-cure and oh-so-appropriately ‘out there’ in the lead up toValentine's Day.  However, they should almost certainly come baring a hazard warning;  ‘Wearing this t’shirt outside the comfort of your own home may put you at risk of increased and unwarranted attention!’  Honestly, wear this t'shirt in public and prepare to feel like a walking piece of mistletoe - so pick your company wisely!

HAWT: Taylor Swift in Gucci

Hawt = A late 1940's and early 1950's acronym for "Having A Wonderful Time."
Now the word is used on the internet as slang for something reeeeally hot.

This year’s Grammy Award’s saw 22 year old singer/songwriter Taylor Swift, once again glittering on the red carpet, a look she has perfected and I am certainly not bored of.  Despite missing out on the four awards she was nominated for, Taylor’s sensational short-sleeved column Gucci dress certainly secured the singer the ‘Best Dressed’ accolade of the night.  Renown for her penchant for metallic and sparkles on the red carpet, Taylor’s gorgeous gown, accessorized with silver drop earrings and platform heels, was utterly showstopping, proving to us all; ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.'  Taylor told E!'s Ryan Seacrestthat she loved the design, "it's like chain mail, ‘it's bullet proof. It's really heavy. It's all the things you'd expect it to be - it's like a suit of armour."  Country Strong. 

 Below:  America's Golden Girl Taylor Swift in a red carpet myriad of masterful metallics...

And moving swiftly (sorry, couldn't help myself...) from HAWT to, well just damn right HOT… Did you catch power couple Beyoncé (in a sheer Nichole de Carle body suit and La Perlathong) and Jay Z's steeeeeamy PDA/rendition of ‘Drunk in Love’…