Top trends for Spring/Summer 2014
Ah the fickle world of fash. Now that the New Year is underway, the fashion world has moved on. So what is worth concentrating on for Spring/Summer 2014? Well, if…
Computer Love: Online Dating (no pressure)
I spent Saturday evening in a very cool pub in Stockwell – the name escapes me, but I will post it in the comments section when I remember #worthavisit. Anyway,…
“I am the Samba Queen”
You’ve admired her at the carnival, you may have even wished to be her as she danced past you wearing nothing but feathers and 4 inch sparkly heels. The Samba Queen is…
Casa Pueblo, Mendoza Argentina
The owners of Casa Pueblo have got their business down to a fine art. Based in a renovated Mendozan house, with decent wifi, clean spacious rooms, kitchen area and with an…
Feversham Hotel, Verbena Spa
My preconceptions of having to dive into a mud bath, permanently stain a bikini and get mud stuck to my contact lenses, was well and truly quashed after my visit…
Established India, London Bridge
Good food, is good food. Whether you are eating it surrounded by white tablecloths, fine china and clinking crystal glasses or out of a paper bag, purchased from a street…
“I found it difficult to cope” Battling with interstitial cystitis
How would you feel if you had to go to the toilet over 50 times during your working day? Or you couldn’t sleep through the night because you were constantly…
“I looked like Quasimodo”
As little girls, most of us are told that being pretty is as important as being clever. As we become women, hopefully we realise that confidence in oneself is the…
YON-KA PRODUCT REVIEW
YON-KA is a French skincare brand, established in 1954. They say, ‘The discoverers and creators of a unique beauty secret with unparalleled powers: an exclusive and treasured formula combining 5…
The half calf boot? No thanks.
The half calf boot? No thanks. Pick up any women’s magazine, leaf through to the fashion pages and you will come across at least one pair of half calf boots.…
New Astrology and Crystal Blog
Entertaining and helpful advice based on the ancient wisdom of astrology and the power of crystals. Read on to find out what the New Year has in store for you…
Kamique, Covent Garden
Kamique is ideally located a stone’s throw from Leicester Square station – which is handy for those who like to drink as the cocktail list at Kamique is second to…
“How I apply make-up without sight”
By Linn Martinussen “Do I really have to wear makeup?” It was an early Friday morning, and in a couple of hours, I was due to meet the man who…
Are you coping?
On the day it happened, everything was probably fine. You might have had the odd niggling problem such as, “Do I have enough money in my account to last out…
Beating Breast Cancer: My story…
Name: Susan Stannard Age: 60 (but I don’t really believe my birth certificate!) Location: Caythorpe, Grantham, Lincolnshire “Gosh, I could write a whole book on this! From being fit, active…
My date with the Diet Chef…
Losing weight in order to be healthy is great, but if I am honest, that hasn’t always been my motivation. There is an even bigger part of me that just…
Why shop designer?
Within my circle of friends, there are two camps when it comes to shopping designer vs high street. I have friends who shop solely on the high street and others…
#MIC confession…don’t judge me
I have a deep, dark, guilty secret to admit. I love (and I mean LOVE!) Made in Chelsea. For those of you who don’t know what Made in Chelsea…
Giles Deacon for…DFS!
Giles Deacon has been making waves in the world of fashion since he graduated from Central St Martins alongside Alexander McQueen and Luella Bartley, back in the early 90s. Deacon…
“Every man should have a well cut suit…”
Tom Ford’s list of ’15 things every man should have’ unsurprisingly includes a well cut dark suit. It also includes a smart blazer, and lots of crisp white cotton shirts. Sounds…
Vapiano, Bankside
It’s a chain, but not as you know it. Say the words ‘restaurant chain’ and images of fast food, benches and people in red aprons and chef hats spring to…
Bumpkin, Notting Hill
Is it a pub? Is it a restaurant? Who the hell cares, Bumpkin is my new go-to for Notting Hill eats. Serving traditional English fare, Bumpkin has the kind of…
My Life as a Designer…
My Life as a Designer Kathy Wilson is the owner of clothing design studio KWA, she talks about her love of bespoke design and dressing Stevie Wonder.. “I am a…
Life as an artist…
Ever wondered what it would be like to leave your day job and become an artist? Two women, Clara Hallencreutz and Phaedra Peer talk passion, inspiration and the good and…
Living Life to the full at 50 (and beyond)…
I am now living a life I should have lived 30 years ago. I am no longer the shy, self conscious person that wants to just hide in the background.…
Today I am…in Marrakech!
“It is a right of passage to get lost in the walkways of the medina…” And get lost we did, numerous times. Marrakech is a beautiful maze. The mysterious doorways,…
When Prada is not appropriate…
We have all been there – completely misjudged the dress code for an event or occasion and spent the whole time hiding in a corner and counting down the hours,…
Thin, skinny, slim, curvy…
Thin, skinny, slim, curvy, average, plump, fat and obese. Seemingly straight forward terms to physically describe someone. But when you can’t see, this can get extremely confusing. By Linn Martinussen…
Guest Blog: Life after London…
Life after London… Since I last wrote for styleAble, a lot has changed for me. The biggest thing is that I’ve relocated. It came as much, if not more, of…
Beauty Despite Cancer…
Many women undergoing chemotherapy find themselves unable to tolerate brands that they had previously enjoyed. www.beautybespitecancer.co.uk is a website dedicated to helping women maintain their appearance throughout treatment for cancer.…
Today I am…in LIVERPOOL!
Let’s get one thing straight, I am a Londoner born and bred, I love the place. The mix of cultures, the smells – each area in London has its own aroma…
Retro Feasts @ Embassy, London
The last time I visited Embassy was for a NE-YO and Malibu event. It was dark, there was lots of booze and although quite chic, the décor wasn’t very memorable…
Just for kicks?
Dear Nike, why are the trainers for girls always so bland?… This very question has been bothering Emily Hodgson and Emilie Riis for some time now. They are the…
Carrot hats – the next big thing!
Ah, the fickle world of fashion. You’re damned if you do and then a season later, you’re damned if you don’t. However, there are some fashion trends that no matter…
Woman Vs Food at Cotton’s Rhum Shack, Box Park (London)
I am no ‘Skinny Minny’ and I love Caribbean food, but this time in my very own version of ‘woman vs food’…food most definitely won. Do you have a healthy…
Wimbledon is over…yet, Kim’s hair is still a talking point.
Wimbledon is over…yet, Kim Sears’ hair is still a talking point. It seems that bagging yourself a famous partner and having super glossy hair is all you need to become…
Hollywood hair trends…
The best celebrities are always ‘Done’ even when they are supposed to be off-duty. Why? Because they have to be. Lurking behind every corner is a pap, ready to take…
Is work wear a thing of the past?
Is what you wear to work really so important? I have always felt that what you wear (9 times out of 10) communicates who you are. It is like walking…
Going Naked at GBK, Clapham (London)
Summer is here and just like every year, I have waited far too long to get ‘beach fit’ and my plans to fit into a pair of cut-off shorts have…
Curvy Kate and me…
Pretty underwear for the curvier gal… Scenario 1: Excuse me, these are pretty what cup size do you go up to? C? Oh… Scenario 2: Hi there, these are pretty…
Cannizaro House
It takes a lot for me to haul myself out on a Monday night, but after a glimpse at the website and a look at the fancy menu I made…
The Bob is back…again!
Can you believe that the Bob is back again? Seriously, It was only a year ago that I remember writing about the exact same thing. Well, if you want ‘on…
From catwalk to home…
A recession can be the perfect catalyst to stimulate creativity in the home. If your budget does not allow for constant redecoration, accessorising your living space can be as…
To clutch or not to clutch?
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘size doesn’t matter’, well, it couldn’t be truer when it comes to the clutch. Yes, these fantastic purses may be on the smaller side, but…
Sock bun technique…described.
Ladies, have you had enough of your long straight hair and would like to style or curl it using a very cost effective and heat free method? Well, I saw…
Skinny Vs Flared…
Here’s a trend I’d never have thought would take: denim clingfilm. To be wrapped around the bottom and legs, with the option for extending up to and over the stomach…
Festival Fashion…Described
Descriptions: Two piece mint coloured bikini, with pink dot detailing – Comptoir Des Cotonniers (Princess Tam Tam) £90 Brown gladiator style sandals, with gold toe straps –…
Steps To Success (walking in high heels)
To be honest it’s not easy to look good whilst balancing on spike heels, especially when you’re not used to them. But when you get it right, a pair of…