Category Archives: culture

Slag Tag

Posted on 14 October, 2011 by

I must discuss tattoos, vejazzles and roast meat. I’ve a tattoo on my left shoulder.  Once upon a time, long long ago, I persuaded a tattoo artist I was old enough,  although I wasn’t. I’d great fake ID, even better make … Continue reading →

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Vintage charm

Posted on 1 September, 2011 by

Aside from thesis agony, for me it’s been a summer of impromptu travel to NYC & Marbella & the most wonderful vintage discoveries along the way. I also attended The Vintage festival last month at the London Southbank Center. Any road, let’s … Continue reading →

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The Lover’s Discourse Roland Barthes

Posted on 10 June, 2011 by

So, another Williamsburg themed post I supposed. I warn you there’s a couple more NYCish ones on the way. I had such a fantastic time. When I was in Willamsburg I happened upon the most amazers 2nd hand book store … Continue reading →

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Williamsburg & Brooklyn Flea

Posted on 30 May, 2011 by

So for the last few days I’ve been an Upper East Sider, like the characters in Gossip Girl, living a 5 minute walk from The Met in this beautiful Brownstone. But I’m a woman on a budget and after being … Continue reading →

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Savage Beauty

Posted on 26 May, 2011 by

what I did this morning… When I heard about The Savage Beauty exhibition a while back, I thought to myself what a shame it’s being held in The States and not in The U.K. I would not get to see … Continue reading →

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Fred Perry & Richard Nicoll

Posted on 15 May, 2011 by

This is my current favourite top. It’s from the s/s Richard Nicoll /Fred Perry limited edition collection. I’ve been a Fred Perry wearer ever since I can remember & I love the fact that the brand has evolved to incorporate … Continue reading →

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All hail the maxi-skirt

Posted on 2 May, 2011 by

The season we’ve all heard about colour blocking and the 1970s look, but for me this s/s truly it’s ‘all hail the maxi-skirt’. I do so love a full skirt, but have been pondering the signification of reams of excess … Continue reading →

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Urban Outfitters Brighton

Posted on 3 February, 2011 by

I had a confusing brand experience in Urban Outfitters. I was reminded of that ‘I saw you coming’ Harry Enfield sketch where he dupes an upper middle class lady into buying objects for astronomical prices , which he’s picked up … Continue reading →

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Brighton, snow.

Posted on 2 December, 2010 by

Isn’t it lovely.

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Italian Shoes

Posted on 22 November, 2010 by

You know the book The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón? I love it, no, I freakin adore it. It’s right up there in my top reads along with Lolita, Dracula, Our Man in Havana and something by … Continue reading →

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