For those of us from the new world, the age of cities like London can be a little mind blowing. London, especially in the square mile, is full of little alleyways, court yards and tiny churches with cobblestones and beautiful old buildings. If you leave the broader streets, you'll come across little restaurants, odd bars …
Continue reading Ghosts Of London: a walking tour through the alleys and by ways.
Ackroyd is one of those writers who is passionate and knowledgable without ever being dull. Having read his biography of London years ago, I was a fan, and after completing the last few books by Dickens last year that I hadn't already read, I thought it was time to read a biography, and was delighted …
I love a smokey eyed look! This one using Lancome eye shadow palette is great because it has black with shimmer through it, as well as pink tones to really make it pop. Everything you need to create this look is below. I love Lancome make up. It's really long lasting, the pigments are true …
Continue reading Smokey eyed beauty look, and a bardot/denim style.
Not an easy read, this book follows the story of Teresa, a young girl on the verge of womanhood whose unhappy mother has raised her to look for an idealised heroic man, what her grandfather called Arias, wild men who ride out of the desert on white horses and steal hearts. The image is personified …
I grew up on the books of Charles Dickens. I cried when Dora Spenlow died, and was shocked by Miss Havisham in her crumbling wedding dress and her ward Estella. Dickens created such memorable characters and his plots have always kept me on the edge of my seat or glued to the fireside. I guess …
Continue reading 48 Doughty Street, the house where Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist.
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There's nothing quite like getting a book in the post from an old friend, with a handwritten note, especially when you're like me, and live on the other side of the world. I am also very lucky to have friends who have excellent taste in books! This book is about Alice, a 29 year old …
British handmade beauty and body products with an interesting history behind them... Recently I was given a revelatory little product to try, which introduced me to this brand, which I have to share with you! I love a beautiful, vintage look to my beauty products, I'm a total sucker for gorgeous packaging. But the products from …
All the basics for a flawless look, whether that's a casual Sunday brunch or a full-on date night look. These are some essentials. Pictured here are: Earrings: Gorgeous pearl drops from a selection online at AzureAllure on Etsy, purchase HERE These are a steal, and handmade by a seller who is super professional and speedy on …
Continue reading Beauty Heroes: must have products for a flawless look.
One of the great things about living on London is that it's such a green city. There are loads of parks here, where you can wander around, smell the roses or feed the ducks. Some of these places are Royal Parks, which means that although they're open to the public, they're actually crown land. One …
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