Thursday 22 October 2009

Old Hollywood



I loved this picture wen i found it browsing through Elle.com what tricked me the most was the both black and white print with the lovely fuchsia pink back drop.

Silk-blend dress, $2,995, suede platform wedges, $895, all, Dolce & Gabbana, visit dolcegabbana.it. Patent leather belt, Matthew Williamson, $485.


Loving it

Wednesday 16 September 2009

Gaurdian book shop!

I found me a new Amazon I did!

This might be old news to many but I only just stumbled open this today and really got excited about this. I know, I know, only books but, I just have this thing about receiving new book in the post, it's like opening Birthday presents.

You can order 1 item at a time and it's free

Delivery Charges works like this:

UK
Free delivery
Europe inc ROI
£3.95 per order, plus £1 for each title
Rest of World
£6.95 per order, plus £4 for each title
Follow the link bellow and start shopping
Enjoy!

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Victoria Beckham Ready to wear spring 2010

Mrs Beckham has done it again with here RTW Spring collection 2010. From the pieces I have seen so far they are absolutely exquisite.
I Looooove the colours, shapes, the geometric cutout necklines on the dresses, These dresses look soooo flattering.




I love this quote form her recent interview with Elle magazine

On the prices of her own dresses
“Would I think twice about buying a dress that costs $2,000?
Yeah! Of course I would. I’d try it on and go home and think about it before I bought it.”

Are you for real Victoria? Because we are so used to seeing you splashing out when it comes to shopping so it's nice to make a comment like that.
Even though she has all the money in the world she still has to go home and think about splashing out cash on some of her splurges.

Mrs Beckham is the cover girl for ELLE America's October issue, in stores now.

Tuesday 8 September 2009

Naima Mora



Remember Naima from Cycle 4 Americas next top model? I came across these pictures and though I should put them up and blog about it because I think they are really good.

Naima Mora was a 20-year-old coffee shop waitress from Detroit before her win of America’s Next Top Model.

After the longest deliberation in the shows four-season history, Naima beat 19-year-old Keenyah and 21-year old Kahlen, she was awarded a $100,000 contract with Cover Girl, Ford Models and also a spread in Elle magazine.

Brilliant!




Thursday 27 August 2009

Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey


Look what I stumbled upon when I was at Borders Book store oxford circus last month before it closed down!

Yep can you believe it? I have never heard of it before til then and I was still coming round with my obsession with the Hummingbird bakery Red Velvet cake Mmmmmmmh. Then I find this

Haven't started baking recipes yet from Hummingbird bakery cook book but, I have got to get this to add to my collection.

I suppose it is not such a good idea writing this blog when you are doing a fast, but anyways a little information on the book for those who might be interested.

The entire book is dedicated to desserts that are sticky, chewy messy and gooey exactly what the title says believe me guys when I tell you this book is amazing you have got to go get yourselves copies!

Recipes include: Chocolate Caramel-Pecan Soufflé Cake, Cinnamon-Donut Bread Pudding, Double-Crumble Hot Apple Pies, Giant Coconut Cream Puffs
In addition to each sugary favorite, the author has simple techniques and tools to help home cooks recreate each decadent treasure again and again.

The Author is called Jill O'Connor, and you can view other books by the other by clicking the link bellow


Friday 7 August 2009

Celebrities Gone Cropped

Boy was i happy to see Halley Berry back to her signature short hair look. i thought she always looked amazing with the short look, well she looked good with long her but much better with short hair.

Check out other celebrities that are pulling off the cropped look. Makes us all want to go out and shave it all off!





top- bottom
left to right

Tia Mowry, Halley Berry, Sarah Harding
Victoria Beckham, Heather Mills, Rhianna
Brandy, Katie Holmes, Katherine MC Phee

Saturday 1 August 2009

Fresh Perfume and Fragrances


I discovered Fresh awhile back cause my sister introduced me to the lovely Brown Sugar scrub, back then no one else was making them, I loved the smell so much I decided to buy the perfume. Back then the prices where quite dear but it was okay I didn't plan to Finnish the bottle in one month I was going to use it as my summer Autumn fragrance.

Since Brown Sugar I've tried the Sake range which I have to say was really good too. Sake Perfume is a sensual velvety blend of langsat fruit, ginger, white peach, and sandalwood with subtle floral undertones. They also have many other fragrances depending on what you go for. If you like fresh smells, sweet smells, musky smells they have a wide variety of names include; Cannabis Rose, Fig Apricot, Pink Jasmine

Fresh offers a beautiful range of body and skin care products, make-up, fragrances and home accessories available on-line and in listed retail stores in many countries.

Fresh stores can be found in the Us and 1 in London they also have special branches that offer spa treatments. Fresh Spa allows you to experience Fresh in a relaxing, private retreat with a menu of customized, full-service, pampering face, body and makeup treatments.

UK Address

92 Marylebone High Street
LONDON,
0207 486 4100
london@fresh.com

Opening times
Mon-Wed,
Fri, Sat 10am-7pm
Thu 10am-8pm
Sun 11am-5pm

Monday 27 July 2009

Red Velvet Cupcakes



How I wish I could have a wedding tier of RED VELVET cupcakes on my big day. Ahhhhhh

I remember standing in the queue at the Portobello road branch and watching a happy customer finishing her RED VELVET cupcake the cupcake left an interesting pattern of red on the cupcake paper after she had finished eating it. I don't know why, call me strange, but I was like that's the cupcake I am having! The red was a satisfying colour let alone all the smell of the bakery infusing in my head I couldn't wait.

OK, for those of you that don't know what RED VELVET cake taste like you are missing out big time and I would ask you to march down to hummingbird bakery and taste your 1st dose of this wonderful creation.

Well they do make other sweet stuff other than RED VELVET cake! like the Brooklyn blackout cake, New York-style cheesecakes, brownies, cookies and many more varieties of cupcakes

You can either sit in to eat your cakes with coffee if you like they do offer hot drinks or you can take it away with you.


Addresses

Nottinghill
133 Portobello Road
London
W11 2DY
Tel: 020 7229 6446

South Kensignton
47 old Brompton Road
London
SW7 3JP
TEL: 020 7584 0055

follow link to view website

http://www.hummingbirdbakery.com/flash.html#home_in

Monday 20 July 2009

Cocktail Rings

You know, I think an outfit doesn't feel as complete without an oversize gems on your finger, I believe it completes the whole outfit weather you are going out to an event, out for dinner just pop on fabulous blinder on and I guarantee it will do the trick

Here are a few eye candies i have come across most recently. How fantastic are they?







Rings from Top to Bottom: Leview's, David Morris, Jonathan Saunders, Folli Follie, Chaumet and Boucheron

Monday 13 July 2009

Gambia


Banjul beach

Banjul is a fairly small capital which excludes a village atmosphere. At its heart lies Albert Market - a bustling place made up of a collection of small stalls where visitors can pick up local crafts, batiks, silver, clothes and exotic fruits. Hotels are located outside the town on the beach at the estuary of the Gambia river.


Take a local boat, or "Pirogue" along Oyster Creek - the main waterway separating Banjul and the mainland. Gambia is renowned for its vast array of birds, making it an ornithologist's delight. Over 500 species in total can be seen.
Real African Experience Safaris, Paradise of birdwatchers

There is lots to see in Gambia




Gambia's crafts market.

Thursday 9 July 2009

Christian Dior

My favorite season is fall it has always been from the lovely crisp weather to the clothes we get to wear, lovely bold colours, nice shapes, textures and fabrics. I just checked out Christian Diors fall collection, I can see myself in a couple of the outfits. Of course designed by my favorite designer John Galliano, Galliano said he'd been inspired by behind-the-scenes documentary photographs taken more than half a century ago. love it, love it, love it!

Wednesday 8 July 2009

John Mayer at Michael Jackson's memorial



John Mayer was amazing performing Human nature at Michael Jackson memorial tribute

Thursday 2 July 2009

Marks & Spencer Weekend Boxy Leather Bag

Walked into Marks & Spencer this afternoon and this is what I found perfect luggage bag for going away this summer.

Make sure you travel in style with this patent Boxy bag, it's perfect hand luggage material, it comes in 4 different colours

Wednesday 1 July 2009

Alice in Wonderland

Talk about amazing costume make up and set design


I cannot wait to see this movie coming out March 5, 2010. I love the original and was one of my favorite movies to watch over and over other than Popeye, Sound of music and Annie, when I was younger.
When I first saw the images I thought it was Elijah wood but I have to say Johnny Depp looks amazing in this and I have to keep on awarding him with applause for his amazing choice of scripts for brilliant movies

Tim Burton have confirmed that Helen Bonham Carter will be playing the role of The Queen of Hearts. Bonham Carter has worked with Burton on five previous projects including Planet of the Apes (2001), Big Fish (2003), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Corpse Bride (2005) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007).