I just saw the most jaw-droppingly beautiful necklace on Net-a-Porter’s sister discount site, The Outnet. This 24-karat gold-plated cabochon filigree necklace by Oscar de la Renta (reduced from £605 to £272.25) screams movie-star siren to me and I covet it not only for its gorgeous, cascading jewels, but also for the gold knots at the [...]

It’s not that I’m always on the lookout for designer “lookalikes” on the high street, but when something comes my way, I can’t help but stop and think, ‘Wait … didn’t I see that somewhere before?’ And let me get something straight: I don’t look for knock-offs or straight rip-offs. That’s no fun and kind [...]

The newest designer collaboration hit H&M a few weeks ago and my finger was poised on my mouse … unfortunately, I never got through to the website on the day the Marni collection debuted because of the heavy traffic it was experiencing and – because I didn’t camp outside my H&M since 3:30 a.m. the [...]

Thailand is on my top ten list of countries I want to visit. I can’t think of many places in the world that has the vibrancy and buzz that Bangkok possesses, along with the simply idyllic beaches of the Thai islands, plus the lush, green countryside of Chiang Mai – all in one location. And [...]

When I walked past the Gap window the other day, I was snowballed by the ice-cream coloured selections decorating the walls: jumpers, blouses, skirts in pastel pink, candy-floss blue and egg-shell yellow made me feel like I’d stepped into an ice cream parlour. Then I went to Topshop … and H&M … and it seemed [...]

  Spring is nearly upon us and I’ve been keeping an eye out for the latest trends to emerge. Catwalks certainly set the trends, but it’s up to the public how closely these are followed. It seems official though: backpacks, or rucksacks, are really the new “it” bag for spring. Not only have they been [...]

  If you’re anything like me, then you won’t be able to wait for the spring blooms to appear: which will be tricky if you’re living in the UK, as we’re still experiencing winter temps! In the meantime, I’m consoling myself with the gorgeous new spring beauty collection out from couture giant Dior. Inspired by [...]

The fashion world has been whipped up in a total frenzy this past month, as New York, London, Paris and Milan each played host to Fashion Week. I’ve been keeping tabs both on the runway shows and the street style that has been popping up in each city and am bringing you the top three [...]

As the name of this blog suggests, I have an affinity for all things sweet – especially chocolate. I love a block of Cadbury milk like any other girl, but once in a while, I crave something a little more … special. I blogged earlier about how much I like Prestat’s drinking chocolate, but when [...]

Afternoon tea is one of my favourite activities to enjoy with friends and family. There is something utterly delightful about the ceremony of receiving freshly brewed tea of your choice in a silver pot with cups and saucers that makes me giddy with excitement. And don’t get me started on the tiers of cakes, finger [...]

It seems like every designer is working on some kind of collaboration nowadays: whether it’s Stella McCartney for Adidas, Karl Lagerfeld for Net-a-Porter, or Marni (yes, Marni! Yippee!) for H&M, I’m really enjoying seeing who pops up next to make fashion insiders scramble to get their hands on some limited-time pieces.   Having just returned [...]

One of my favourite things to do with girlfriends is to browse the beauty halls of various department stores and experiment with different makeup brands and products. This absolutely must be done with a girlfriend in tow because you can’t decide on a purchase unless you have a second opinion – at least, not for [...]

If you haven’t noticed lately, it’s a little cold out (and that’s an understatement). And between my work schedule and being more ill than I have ever been before with this wretched winter bug, I need a serious break. One way I like to relax and recharge is by spending some time at a spa. [...]

After living like a gypsy and moving to different locations for the past five years, I finally settled into my new house about two and a half years ago – my first “real” home since leaving my parents’ house seven years ago. Since then, I’ve kept everything – in terms of interior design – simple [...]

Sometimes, when I’m in the car, peering up into the night sky, I see the twinkling of lights from planes above – either taking off, landing, or in mid-flight – and I can’t help but imagine what wonderful location it’s destined for. I’ve become so good at recognizing planes that I can easily spot the [...]