Category Archives: Lifestyle

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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Garden of earthly delights

Posted on 23 April, 2011 by

A bit off topic and a bit boasty, but earlier in the year I ‘acquired’ this beautiful garden. So when I’m not thinking, reading, writing, teaching I’m gardening. Spring has sprung & it looks so lovely I just wanted to … 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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Ph.D. & Procrastination

Posted on 13 December, 2010 by

Before anyone says anything I do get that it’s ironic writing about procrastination, rather than getting on with the task in hand. However, there is real value in understanding procrastination Earlier this summer my work went something like this: reading … Continue reading →

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