This week I've mostly been curled up in a ball, getting very little done, hence my regular Friday post being missing. I'm sick. Whether it's the change of seasons or something else, being sick doesn't have to be a total downer, and I got to thinking of the five things I did enjoy this week, …
Continue reading The Top 5 Things About Being Sick… A Positive Spin.
I don't know how it is where you all live, but here in London, the seasons seem to turn on a dime. One minute it's Summer, with the sun out, and then overnight the leaves have changed to gold and there's a bite in the wind. But some of the great things about Autumn are the …
Continue reading Caramel and Chocolate Makeup and Chunky Knits: It Must Be Autumn!
Not normally a recipe post type of person, but this one I thought you might get a kick out of since it's made from foraged ingredients and a pastry base that anyone can make. Perfect if you need to impress someone but have no cooking skills. London is beautiful at this time of year, with the …
Continue reading An Autumn Walk In London, and A Seasonal Tart Recipe.
I haven't done a fashion post for you guys in a little while, and I was missing it a bit! Here I'm wearing what I think of as Moneypenny/librarian chic. It's kind of classic, it's suits everyone but the neat little flare in the skirt, as well as the tweed fabric makes sure you are …
Continue reading A Classic Look: Silk shirts and tweed skirts.
Every wardrobe should have a crisp shirt in it. They go with everything, they always look stylish. But to my mind, they're worth spending a little money on to get a good fit and proper lines. An ill fitting shirt can be so unflattering. So when a classic British brand sent me a shirt from their …
Continue reading How To Wear Shirts Now: Classic Style with Hawes & Curtis.
I love books, and this week I added a few fashion and beauty books to my shelves, that I thought I might share with you. I tend to pick up second hand books on places like Ebay or Amazon.com but I also have loads of really good charity shops around me, so I'm pretty lucky really. …
Continue reading Book haul: my latest fashion and style book purchases.
I have a bit of a thing about white dresses in Summer. They feel so cool and fresh, and perfect for barbeques, garden parties, whatever. Although I invariably spill something on them almost immediately, I still buy them every year. I fell in love with this dress which you can find along with a myriad …
Continue reading Summer look: White Paint Splatter Dress and Bright Lips.
As some of you probably already know, I love all things vintage, and as someone who makes and writes films, I think I have a tendency towards dressing up and the dramatic. I've always loved the 20's look, but being someone with curves, I find that the era is not so friendly to my body …
I guess you guys probably all know right now that I'm a bit of a fan of TheCropStop.com. Of course, they do more than just crop tops: they have great rompers, dresses and accessories too, with really affordable pricing and free world wide shipping. Well, they're also a fan of me, bless their cotton socks! I'm …
I've teamed up with the awesome online store The-Crop-Stop.com to bring you some great styles at a great price. These guys are a relatively new store, and they ship worldwide for free. Plus if you use code HERMIONE15 you can get an awesome 15% off their range of tops, dresses and other great items. Pictured is …
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