Stilettos and flats, boots and wedges, sandals and totally impractical footwear displayed on red velvet cushions with gold tassels, on mirrored shelves and pedestals; the Christian Louboutin exhibition at the Design Museum truly represents many a fashionista’s dream shoe collection and manages to transform them from practical to artistic. And while this exhibition as a whole is … Continue reading
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Coloured hair without the commitment
Tonight I bought Colour.Bug in pink by Kevin Murphy for ÂŁ13; five minutes later and I’ve got pink hair! Recommended by my friend Dami, this washout alternative works like eyeshadow for the hair. All you’ve got I do is dust it on, shake it out and wear. Then it washes out with your next wash. … Continue reading
Thoughts on Grayson Perry at the British Musuem
Grayson Perry’s “The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman” is an absolute treat and I highly suggest you get to the British Museum to see the exhibition before it closes on Sunday, 26 February. This show is very inspiring and sentimental; just like flipping through a diary and learning all the secrets. Here the pages are … Continue reading
West London with Ladybug and the Suarez family
Silvia and I celebrated graduating from City University with our MA’s in international journalism (both with Merit, thank you very much!) with our parents at Vilandry in West London. Good food, multi-lingual conversation, giant smiles and embarrassing parents. AKA: everything you need for a family dinner celebration. But first, Silvia and I took a stroll … Continue reading
30 November 2011: Portrait Salon 11 at Roxy
Tucked in the back of Roxy Bar and Screen, the first ever Portrait Salon projected images rejected from the Taylor Wessing  Portrait Prize. Lounging on brown and wine coloured sofas and seated around wooden tables we watched the photographs flick by in a slideshow accompanied by a selected soundtrack; a totally modern way to enjoy an … Continue reading