The word ‘challenge’ scares me a little bit. Almost like it’s setting me up for a failure before I’ve even started. Not that I don’t like channeling my efforts into something (don’t get me wrong, I thrive on setting and…
Archives for August 2015
Know Your Bubbles: An Introduction to Sparkling Wines
It doesn’t matter if it’s your birthday or a regular brunch, bubbles are always needed. They make any day extra special. Whether it’s the sparkle, the taste, or merely the association with parties and celebrations, sparkling wine is always welcomed….
August Beauty Favourites
It’s been a little while since my last beauty favourites post, so I thought I’d curate the new things I’ve been trying recently into one mammoth post. If you love beauty – and have a penchant for trying out all…
#Bodenbyme
Anyone that knows me will understand that I take the motto ‘comfort over fashion’ very seriously. I’m not the kind of person who rocks up to uni everyday immaculately dressed and made up (I wish) because sitting for hours in…
The Gilbert Scott, St Pancras
I pass through St Pancras every time I venture to London because it’s where my train pulls in, however usually – it’s always a fleeting visit on the way to somewhere else. I’ve never fully appreciated the magnitude of the…
Summer Inspired Scents
I know we’re pretty much nearing the end of the height of summer now, so perhaps the title of this post isn’t completely accurate – but I really wanted the opportunity to talk about a couple of fragrances I’ve been…
Savings SOS
I used to be absolutely rubbish at saving money. In fact, it became a bit of a running joke in our family that I’d have to spend money as soon as it entered my bank account or purse, because it…
Gladiator Chic with Fashiola
While some might spend their Thursday night’s sipping cocktails at a fancy diner or partying at a local gig, you can usually find me scouring the internet for my next online shopping fix. Of course, I do go out occasionally on…
Izabel London
I collaborated with Izabel London back in July (post here) and received some lovely feedback on the gorgeous shift dress that I wore. The site itself is a bit of a hidden gem, because they stock some really pretty, feminine…
The Snug, St Albans
Although my blog is named after the UK capital itself – and many of my reviews feature venues in and around Central London, the place I actually live most of the year is about 15 miles north. The city of…
Festival Moments with New Look!
I haven’t actually been to any festivals this summer, partly due to prior commitments and partly due to the fact that I wouldn’t even know where to start when it came to choosing which one (there seems to be hundreds…
Paisley Peasant
Paisley prints are one of my all-time favourite things to wear – especially in summer, so when the opportunity arose to partner with House of Fraser a couple of weeks ago, it wasn’t a hard decision to pick out this…