So I’m not going back to the high street for my clothes. Ever. But there are a few essential items that I have discovered I need to do new – for the hygiene and comfort factor that’s underwear, stockings, socks and shoes. Here are my favourite U.K. brands meeting those needs. All made by skilled […]
January 9, 2012
The photos from the Who Made Your Pants Shoot are back and I think this is my favourite. You can find out more about who made your own pants and get yourself some good ones here: http://whomadeyourpants.co.uk/
October 8, 2011
My favourite recurring dream is the one where I go downstairs and discover that my living room is actually not a living room but a secret vintage shop jam packed full of gorgeous crockery, clothes, jewels, fabrics and interior stuff. And last night that dream actually came true. I hosted a […]
July 14, 2011
I’ve written about this fantastic social enterprise before http://theendofthenew.com/2011/03/04/part-two-papered-parlour-presents-perfect-pants/ but this week I travelled to to Southampton to visit the home of whomadeyourpants? and met the women who made mine. It was really exciting to see a product being manufactured here in the U.K. and especially to see the making of a product that gives so much […]
July 1, 2011
Just got back from picking up my dress from Susie Stone. Took the children up after school and felt like a kid myself when we got there I was so excited. And back home I still am. It’s so simple and stylish, cool and comfortable and it has the most beautiful detail. I love […]
July 1, 2011
Found these Ruby Reds in Cancer Research this morning – my favourite Lewisham retail outlet right now. They are a size five but just too small for me. But as they were only £3.75 I thought I’d buy them and then see if anyone wanted to buy them from me. Can probably post in the […]
April 23, 2012
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