Journal
Changing of the Guard at Kensington Palace
Those who take an interest in such things will be aware that the Duchess of Cambridge’s long term personal assistant, Natasha Archer, has gone on maternity leave and the ‘stylist’ brief has been pa...
The Summer Scarf and 10 ways to wear it
The scarf has long been a staple fashion item which graces our wardrobe all year round. Heavy knits keep us warm in the winter while light silks brighten and lift our summer style. This diverse spe...
Tribal Dressing: The Cheltenham Crowd | How to Nail It
Starting off the season of social events, the Cheltenham Races are just around the corner. If you're going to be part of the Cheltenham crowd ('The Cheltenham Tribe'), it's time to start thinking a...
Gloves for occasions | the social calendar
If you're not accustomed to some of the more niche aspects of English social life, you may be wondering about some of the events and occasions, and why gloves are an essential companion for these e...
Disaster narrowly avoided | April 1999
In preparation for the Queen’s visit to Korea, Buckingham Palace order a dozen pairs of white cotton gloves. The gloves are despatched. On the eve of Her Majesty’s departure Cornelia James receives...
Where to Buy 'Mother of the Bride' Dresses
For some 'Mother of the Bride' is the role of a lifetime. They relish the organisation, the months of build up and the giddy excitement. The dresses, the cake, the endless decision making...
Top 50 First Dance Songs
For some couples, choosing the 'first dance' song might be the easiest choice in the world. For some, however, we're sure it can be a little bit overwhelming. There are a whole lotta songs out ther...
How to Care for your Cashmere
Whether it’s a cashmere scarf for those cooler Summer evenings, or whether it’s your favourite cashmere jumper, cashmere is one of those fabrics that we all just can’t seem to get enough of.
Top 10 London Gardens
The top 10 London gardens for the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the big smoke. Don't get us wrong, we love summer in London. We love a London pub or Hyde Park on a sunny day. But, ...