Fashion

Can too much Missoni be a bad thing?

By |May 31st, 2011|

Blog entry dodger and book writing scallywag have been my recent nicknames as the past few weeks have been a travel extravaganza with weekends in Edinburgh and Antwerp lying back to back.

Edinburgh found us in a 70’s style hotel (unintentionally 70’s – it just hadn’t had a spruce up since […]

Raw talent needed. Must have drive, ambition and the desire to work long hours.

By |April 27th, 2011|

Long time no blog eh’ – I’ve no excuse really apart from the fact that work and book have been ever-present on the ‘to do’ list and the blog had to take a breather.

So, I was debating whether to make a comment about the below article because it will label […]

1am check-in, 4am check-out, production lines and flight delays, all in the name of research

By |April 1st, 2011|

T’was an exciting week in the land of Colab and the ongoing book research.

A much-needed brush up on production procedures and methods was essential for chapter 8 of the book, so with a specific vendor in mind, the flights were booked and hotels reserved.

Now, I’m not going to go on […]

The Blue Peter method of planning and writing a fashion bestseller.

By |March 23rd, 2011|

Please don’t laugh, I know there are computer programs for this and I know I’m taking the hard route in planning the next stage of the book, but maybe it’s because i was born in the 60’s that I’m stuck, and actually quite happy, with my Blue Peter method of […]

LVMH test vibrating mascara on male executives due to shortage of women

By |March 14th, 2011|

Am not sure why this surprises me, but when I read in the Independent yesterday that the top male brass at LVMH is on the testing panel for their brands mascara, I had to sit back and think – really?, are you serious?

Let’s get this straight, according to the figures […]

A double espresso and simple Japanese style saved me and my life luggage.

By |March 6th, 2011|

So tell me…..How hard can it be to find a bag that fits your lifestyle, needs, wardrobe and price point? Well?….as it happens, pretty hard if you’re a picky bag lady like myself.

It’s not that I’m particular (of course I am), it’s not that money’s no object (of course it […]

Doodle on Chanel? How very dare you!

By |March 5th, 2011|

Not so strange to see a pop up collaboration between Colette and Chanel – but who in their right mind would agree to have their expensive classic Chanel quilted bag defaced by artist Kevin Lyons? Nothing against Kevin, but seriously, doodling on Chanel?

All under the heading of The Weirdness that […]

Red is the new Merlot: ground breaking fashion trends from the ‘Fash’ Pack

By |March 3rd, 2011|

I wish I could spend all day, everyday, tracking the fashion shows at the recent fashion weeks but alas a book needs writing, a blog updating and a new consultancy project needs to commence. I do, however need to know what is hot and hip for the next season as […]

For my love of Gucci (with apologies to The Sound of Music)

By |February 25th, 2011|

My Favorite things:

Peacocks  on shoulders and pink fox fur mittens,

Chiffon in plisse and velvet bow clip ons,

Snake-skin and satin, all hues are sublime,

These are my picks from the Gucci Fall line.

Cerise and chocolate with nipped in small waisties,

Wide legs in lilac, red ruffles so dainty,

Deep V’s that slash […]

Keeping it old school creative

By |February 16th, 2011|

In a world where the majority of people and industry have been drained by economic crisis, the luxury sector has impressively managed to keep its footing and sustained its relevance.

However, rather than celebrating and glorifying their brand names in bigger and bolder print there has been a deliberate step back […]