Chocolate, some may argue, is one of the most addictive substances available to us on the planet. It certainly is for the chocoholic that I know, with coffee coming a very close second. It all began when as a small child she lived off purely sweet substances. Cakes, sweets, ice cream; the higher the sugar...Read More
It’s probably quite difficult to imagine what the chocolate and fashion industries could possibly have in common aside from both being loved by women everywhere, but they actually share something else; a growing commitment amongst their respective brands to ethical production. The chocolate industry is increasingly welcoming the Fairtrade scheme, ensuring that all growers, farmers,...Read More
“We are all responsible for our own state”. I first heard this statement at a leadership course last year. It really resonated with me, for all kinds of reasons. The speaker was referring to an talk he attended where, following an event the prior night, all attendees were hungover and not really listening, despite the...Read More
Chocolate and fashion; many a girls’ two favourite things and yet their relationship has always been an uneasy one. We are yet to meet a girl who can enjoy chocolate while wearing white without ending up with the evidence all down her front. And too much chocolate can mean that couture, the notoriously high maintenance...Read More
The first image which comes to mind when I think about the integration of chocolate and fashion is a vision of French TV presenter Karine Ferri trying desperately to stop her chocolate skirt from disintegrating on the catwalk. While most models only have to deal with the odd stumble or tight fitting ensemble, which is...Read More
Much like an old friend who you meet up with largely out of habit, because you feel that really, you should try and still find something in common, I am tired of a certain girl, yet can’t quite cut her out of my life just yet. This particular female is a commonplace character whom I’m...Read More
Did you know that the optimum ratio for positive to negative feedback at work is 3:1? Apparently this magic ratio ensures peak performance. (Rumour has it that in domestic situations this changes to 7:1 so less nagging more darling I love this, and this, and this, and this, and this, and this, and this, but…) I was...Read More
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the world’s leading museum of art and design and its database provides access to over 1 million objects, including fashion, furniture, ceramics, glass, metalwork, sculpture, paintings and photographs from world cultures. I met the wonderfully modest Claire Wilcox, Head of Fashion at the Victoria & Albert museum...Read More
It’s so tiresome constantly hearing about the recession but unfortunately, there’s just no getting away from it; most of us just don’t have much money these days. However, that doesn’t mean we should have to scrimp when it comes to fashion and style. Although some fashionistas are tired of the Street Style blogging craze, it...Read More
It’s hard not to love Giles Deacon. From his uniquely playful designs to his collaborations with high street retailer New Look, it’s almost like he has a sixth sense for what woman want. Well here he goes reading our minds again this week as he launches his new jewellery collection, Libertine. The words ‘quirky’ and...Read More
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