Monthly Archives: June 2012

(ep.8) we are not amoused: a single mother’s guide to LA

Question: What’s the secret to not making an LA fashion faux pas? Answer: Wear as little as possible so you never get it wrong. Booze: There’s a vodka bottle called Skinny Cow in the freezer – taunting me.  Cigs: Someone got arrested … Continue reading

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anyone for tennis?

In honour of Wimbledon (and Shelley and my adoration of the game), I thought I’d share with you these vintage tennis pictures. Thank goodness corsets are no longer thought of as necessary sporting attire. Am I right?

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alexander wang resort 2013

American designer Alexander Wang has done it again for his 2013 resort collection. The cut. The shape. The muted palette. The texture. We want it all.

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introducing artist andré wee

There is something ethereal about the work of 22-year old Singaporean artist Andrè Wee. His vulnerable and delicate women seem to come from nothing and look as though they’ll disappear in the blink of an eye. Simply beautiful, don’t you … Continue reading

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(ep.7) we are not amoused: a single mother’s guide to LA

Booze: Jubilee. Got pi**ed on trifle. Cigs: Saw one in Santa Monica. Diet: Seaweed and Goji Berries. [Only when trying to find crispy seaweed in the US, did I discover it’s actually deep fried cabbage in the UK] Exercise: Pole dancing. It’s what our … Continue reading

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yayoi kusama collaborates with louis vuitton

It was only a few weeks ago that Shelley wrote about the inimitable Yayoi Kusama, but with the recent news of her partnership with Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton we thought she deserved a second mention.

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come behind the scenes on the mou aw12 campaign shoot

Back in April we braved London’s unpredictable weather to shoot our AW12 lookbook. Here are a few behind-the-scenes pics to whet your whistle…

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(ep.6) we are not amoused: a single mother’s guide to LA

Booze: Damn Komboucha for containing alcohol. Cigs: Think electric cigs may be alien device attempting world domination. Carbs: Found yeast free, wheat free, gluten free bread. It’s called cardboard. Exercise: Dog walking is essentially picking up somebody else’s s**t. Mantra: ‘With my last breath, I’ll … Continue reading

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on sticking at it

This weekend marks the Queen’s biggest excuse for a party yet. After sixty years in the job, you could say she’s really stuck at it, calling to mind the J.Billings quote:  ”son, observe the postage stamp! Its usefulness depends on … Continue reading

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