Monthly Archives: March 2011

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 […]

Co-Lab mothership calling; Plate spinning in progress – don’t touch that pole.

By |March 16th, 2011|

Plate spinning didn’t come naturally to me – in fact I think it’s fair to say that it took a few years for me to perfect the art of keeping 3 or more projects in the air at any one time.

Sorry – did you think I meant ACTUAL plate spinning? […]

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 […]

Balls to cotton and skin like raw hide.

By |March 10th, 2011|

An interesting article caught my eye today from the WSJ about the increase in costs of leather hides due to an increase demand of luxury leather goods primarily from Far East markets.

It seems that an increase in China’s middle class has forced a higher demand of leather goods pushing up […]

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 […]