Matthew

Matthew is a very special little chap – this post is especially for my old friend Anle and my mum – both of whom will remember Matthew in his infancy in Africa.

Tatty was destined for the pot – and I couldn’t have that so I rescued him and his mum, who sadly did not survive.  My husband just kept repeating he is going to the welfare, we are going back to England and he can’t come! 15 years on and he is firmly here after a rather large quarantine bill (my man’s motivation I am sure for him not coming).

If they could bottle Matt there would be no wars – not because of his gentle passive nature but that he would annihilate the enemy in one blast – if they could bottle him he would be the new nuclear deterent!  Heaven and hell in one – we could not love him more!  xx

Inspired by Nature

These flowers come out every year - i havent a clue what they are - but they are so verrry pretty! x

How wonderful is the weather - Go England - very, very rare!

Balenciaga Dress from a couple of seasons ago - gorgeous colour, Giuseppe Zanotti heels again about 2 years ago, various jewellery all old - necklace Missoni 

Shopping in my wardrobe!

I don’t know where I first heard this phrase but at a guess it is one of the many vogue-isms I have committed to memory!  Flat equals fat being another !!  My back thanks you for that one Vogue!

I wore this outfit to meet my lovely friend, Lou, a couple of weeks ago and the chief photographer (my man!) forgot the camera!  Had a terrific day, lots of shops, girlie chat and bubbles at sunset with my man, Frank and Lou.

I have the day off today and between frying myself (summer has come to England) – (I know major guilt but I love the sun!) I thought it worth self portraiture  to show this outfit and whilst doing it I started to ring a few changes!

The boots in this series of shots are at least 10 years old from Robert Clergerie but have been well looked after by londons best cobbler, Classic Shoe Repairs.  The jacket is Chloe and again old – about 5 years – I had it tailored as I have lost a bit of weight in the last couple of years (Atelier Colpani – the best tailor going – absolute geniuses!)

The boots reminded me of the marant ones of the last couple of seasons and the coat has been re-issued, slightly different cut and colour but to be honest I still love mine. 

I then tried the same upper with  a pair of flared jeans and an old pair of marni platorms – which also worked.  At this point I decided they were too good to be hidden so took some more with the skinnies again with the platforms.

There is not a single new piece here – even the bracelets are a decade old and the top is also 3 years old

I love wearing these pieces again, which is your favourite? x

The Photographer (professional one not my man!)

Rob Sanderson and i have worked together on a lot of projects for work and he is a really good photographer and one of the easiest people to work with - which i think is an extremely important quality whatever your profession.  He has a new website www.talbotphotography.co.uk

Some time back he photographed the house we were living in for 25 beautiful homes - i thought i would include some of the pics on this blog as they really were very good. x

Spring colors

What spring is bringing to us is the option to start using very light and cool colors, some can choose bright ones, other less colorfull, but this could make quite an impact because of the use of green, camel and white. What a great option is this.

Available at mrporter.com

Sushi in Dolce!

An evening of my previously mentioned favourite things - eating and chatting - no shopping!  Although i do have another passion - champagne!  Why oh why i dont know - i always feel sooo rough the next day and thats after only 3 glasses - total lightweight!

Went with my swedish sister and brother in law and my man's lovely aunt and uncle - really good night - thanks all!!

Was an opportunity to wear my new skirt from Dolce Gabanna - it is gorgeous - timeless and soo feminine.  Dressed it down with grey marl tee and a Club Monaco trench, then finished it off with the most amazing Dior super wedges - i was 6'1"- looooved it! x

Day out in London

Off to meet my uber-glam sister in law from Sweden! Top day - combination of my 3 favourite things - shopping, eating and chatting! x

Balenciaga dress from a couple of years back under last seasons Celine trench dress, Proenza Schouler Booties (again)