A Million Little Pieces

In spite of the controversy surrounding this book I URGE you to read it. It charts 23 year old James Frey's journey through rehab in an attempt to recover from his heavy addiction to alcohol and drugs (whether accurately or not is the issue the critics have been furiously debating since it rose to a number 1 best-seller after featuring on Oprah). As we watch him try and put back together a soul that has smashed into 'A Million Little Pieces', this gripping page-turner will now stay with me long after it's been put back on my shelf. And despite the complicated personalities and characters I'm going to miss them now i can't read about them anymore - next book?

PS - I've heard rumours it's going to make the leap from page to screen. Although exceptionally dark in places I think it would be brilliant. Going to try and find out more...

Feline Good

I'm weak before sweet furry animals, and have especially always been a big lover and proud owner of beautiful cats. Place them adjacent to the world's most beautiful models and timeless fashion and it's an indisputably winning combination. Here are favourite recent fashion campaigns complete with paws and whiskers...

Julianne Moore for Bulgari

Freja Beha Erichsen for Chanel

Cartier

Bridging the Gap - Brogues

As we say goodbye to the sunshine (ish) and begin to embrace the chillier autumnal winds, I'm finding it impossible to dress between seasons. Can we still get away with bare legs? Cardy or coat? Pumps or boots? These soft leather brogues from Emporio Armani have already become an life-saver for bridging the gap...



Urban Outfitters

Lucini



 Emporio Armani 



If you can read this you have a strong mind....

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Fashion's Night Out

Fashion's finest hit the streets of Mayfair last night for the VOGUE Fashion's Night Out. Here are a few of my evening's highlights....

VOGUE.COM bloggers Livia Firth & Laura Bailey
in Stella McCartney's Bruton Street Store



Vogue loves Stella Lollies



With Johnny Borrell who was DJ-ing in
Juicy Couture





Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell and
Florence & the Machine guitarist Rob Ackroyd -
Juicy Couture 





Matthew Wililamson was in his store 

meeting & greeting.

Britney Spears is wearing one of his creations 

(pictured here) 

on the cover of Glamour's October issue





Manicures in Smythsons...opting for bright orange from the Esse collection



We made a furry friend in Coach before 

Gwyneth Paltrow

 arrived as their star guest for the evening



Farewell Phoebe

Supper last night

Was such a delight,

All the blonde hair and heels

Tottered to PJ’s for meals,

Mussels all round, bar one burger and cheese,

No points for guessing who the last one would feed,

Plus an abundance of wine

A necessity when we dine,

With Foxy as host

We all had the most

Wonderful evening,

But why are you leaving?

The occasion was sad

We lose you to your new fad,

Leaving Strong all alone

In your Vera Road home,

To babysit Gleave

And eat lots of cheese,

It’s so sad you must leave

Will you stay if we plead?

Though I'm sure you'll find love overseas

Always update us please,

On what you are doing

And who you are wooing,

But keep your work on track

And when you come back

A lawyer you will be

At Baker and Mackenzie.

Farewell Phoebe

We will deffo miss thee

But your Indian dream

Will be truly serene.

XxXx



Chic Children

Some of the most fashionable 'toys' out there...check out my write up here on Lanvin's dollies:


http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2011/09/06/lanvin-launches-charity-dolls

Hurrah Hvar

While on holiday in Hvar this July, I was photographed for fashion website http://www.moda.hr/ wearing a dress found in heavenly little vintage shop, La Mona Checa, in Madrid and bright orange Jimmy Choo espadrille wedges - points for telling me what the Croatian means!

The Ace of Spades plus Revlon's New Ladies

Kate Spade New York hit the capital with a bang last week as it celebrated the launch of two new flagship stores in Sloane Square and Covent Garden. Deborah Lloyd hosted a star-studded party to celebrate what I'm sure will be a hugely successful move overseas.


Read the low-down from Deborah Lloyd when I spoke to her at the launch party in Sloane Square:
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2011/09/06/kate-spade-opens-london-store---interview


Bryce Dallas Howard in the Kate Spade campaign:

Bryce Dallas Howard stars in Katharine Stockett's The Help which is due to be released in November. Co-star Emma Stone has recently been announced as the new face of Revlon - check out my write-up here:  http://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/news/2011/08/10/revlon-signs-emma-stone-and-olivia-wilde-as-new-brand-ambassdors

Lauren Lauren?

Lauren Bush gets set to marry Ralph Lauren's son David tomorrow, can't wait to see her RL dress...see my latest news story here:

http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2011/08/31/david-lauren-and-lauren-bush-wedding-date