Summer Sorbets & Pastels

Summer feels like it could prompt us to embrace soft sorbets and pastels in our wardrobes. I however feel washed out in such colours, having blonde hair you can looking like a pale floaty cloud; this is not my style. I will be opting for the more citrus end of the colour spectrum and accessorising with black and white geometric prints, and chunky turquoise rings. However if your a blonde hippy chick, soft peaches and lemons can work well, but my personal opinion is that the trend looks best on someone with dark hair and pale skin, like Dita and Florence.

Preen SS12


Dita Von Teese


Florence Welch photo by Tom Beard


Scarf & necklaces from Lisette and the Fox Vintage

Cointreau Prive failed to Sparkle

After previously blogging about how excited I was to attend the Cointreau Prive in London's Pigalle Club, I was rather disappointed. There was only a DJ no other entertainment, sporadically scattered items that Dita had worn or replica items of some of her own possessions, some expensive basic cocktails and only a handful of people had bothered to dress elegantly; a far cry from the sparkle Dita Von Teese has to offer. There are so many great burlesque dancers, performers and glamorous ladies in London that could have made this event truly special, but it failed to deliver, or perhaps my expectations were too high. Oh well at least my Miu Miu heels got an outing in winter!

Looking forward to

In less than one week, Dita Von Teese will open the doors to Cointreau Prive;
A fabulous 3 week pop-up, speakeasy bar, restaurant and club, in the heart of central London.

The Venue: Comprised of a series of themed rooms, all modelled after Dita’s own LA home and decorated with some of her own personal possessions. Prepare yourself to be transported back to the roaring 20s, a time of glitz and glamour galore!



The Bar: Dita has handpicked some of London's top mixologists to be on hand to serve you an array of exotic drinks and the finest of Cointreau cocktails. A casual dining experience consisting of exquisite tapas and food platters will also be available.



The Restaurant: Upstairs is a dedicated 50 cover, speak-easy restaurant. Guests will enjoy a 5-course dinner with all the accolades of a Michelin Star restaurant as the menu is designed and prepared by the award winning chef Laurent Michel.

The Club: Cointreau Prive has partnered with our friends from Jalouse to bring you the best in music, DJs and entertainment. Expect the likes of Paul Harris, Broken Hearts, Black & Lilac, performing and playing until 4am.

Bookings & Reservations: The Prive is by invite only. Please ensure all of your accompanying guests register at www.cointreauprive.co.uk.

Dita in The Maldives

Really nice to see Dita in swimwear, especially a beach cover up by London brand Tallulah & Hope, who are based just up the road from me. It may not be sunny in London right now but with Tallulah & Hope, Olga Olsson, Prism, and Black Neon all based within 1 mile of each other, west London certainly has some hot talent.