With the recent summer sun I have been enjoying the rooftop pools in London and turned to simplybeach.com to find the latest styles in swimwear. With over 40 leading brands to choose from including, some of my favourites, Seafolly, VIX and Melissa Odabash you are spoilt for choice. With work commitments till August I haven't decided my summer holiday plans as yet, although I will be spending a couple of days at the seaside in the UK.  Thankfully simplybeach.com houses everything I could possibly need for my holiday wardrobe with beach clothing and accessories in abundance. What's more...

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Recently I have styled lots of clients for their summer holidays and honeymoons and the look they have wanted to re-create is less Boho and more sophistication. Swimwear is feminine and luxurious featuring soft ruffles or bold patterns. Think Grace Kelly's beach look in 'To Catch A Thief'. If you want to extend the elegance from the red carpet and soak up the sun in style, I have selected my favourite CARAT* London pieces. Imagine walking along the beach, in the surf, wearing light-reflecting jewels, set in precious metals, shimmering in the sunlight. For pool-side glamour opt for...

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A few weeks ago I was invited to Rococo Chocolates in Motcomb Street, London, to experience their new Chocolate Breakfast! Yes, you heard right.. a breakfast centered around one of my favourite things, Chocolate, although this is no ordinary chocolate, it is made by couture Chocolatier 'Rococo' who have just won a trio of awards from the Academy of Chocolate. You might be surprised to hear that the Rococo Tasting Menu is full of goodness, as Founder and Creative Director, Chantal Coady, informs me that "Chocolate is a fruit"! The surprises begin with a shot of the richest hot chocolate I...

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I have spent the last month attending event after event and turned to my favourite luxury fashion jeweller CARAT* London to accessorize my look.  From Ascot and my first Summer Wedding to launch parties and client meetings. Carat* London has allowed me to shine and also provided a talking point. Not only have I received compliments at these events but also in ordinary everyday situations, whether in Starbucks paying for my drink, using my phone while in a meeting, reading a book on the tube and when out for dinner my waitress asked me to write out the...

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To celebrate the launch of the new Essie Nail Bar in Urban Retreat, Harrods, leading nail art technician, Alice Marchesi, has created four stunning hand painted nail art designs inspired by the SS15 and AW15 catwalks. I was invited to try out the designs for myself and being an obsessive nail art devotee this was one appointment I wouldn't miss. I opted for a design named 'Porcelain Flowers' and watched in wonder as Alice hand painted my nails into a beautiful floral fantasy.  The intricate designs reflect Alice's experience and her genuine love of classic art and portraits....

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