Tomorrow evening from 6pm is Vogue's annual shopping extravaganza- Fashion's Night Out.
Across the globe celebrities and designers will mingle with shoppers in an evening of fashion packed fun ranging from champagne receptions, discounts and give aways!
With over 372 participating stores across the capital it is the ideal opportunity to invest in some key pieces for your Autumn/Winter wardrobe
The lovelies at Anthropologie invite you to enjoy a glass of bubbly and a 20% discount on all full-priced Anthropologie fashion and accessories throughout the evening.
They will also be joined by Peekaboo Vintage who will have a special pop-up shop in the store - 6pm until 9pm.
If not, by the time you have finished reading this piece, you will most likely be interested in trying one out for yourself!
And if you have children, especially girls, and you suffer from tears and tantrums at hair wash time then this could be a god send to you!
One of my biggest pet hates is seeing someone vigorously brush their hair when it is wet, from the roots down, using a hairbrush, it makes me feel physically sick to think of the cuticles been roughed up the wrong way and the damage caused by dragging tangles through out the lengths of your hair.
People seem willing to spend a lot of money on cuts, colours and products but in fact the simplest changes to the way you care for your hair, that cost nothing more than a few minutes of your time, can drastically contribute to the overall condition of your locks.
doing everything in your power to keep the cuticles lying smooth and flat will result in sleeker, shinier, healthier hair.
This includes tips such as having your final rinse post conditioner in cool water, patting your hair dry with a towel rather than rubbing it dry and using a wide toothed comb instead of a hair brush to gently comb hair through, always starting at the ends and working your way up to the roots, not the other way around!
Tangle Teezer was developed as an even more effective tool to effortlessly glide through wet hair than a standard comb.
Invented by South London hair stylist Shaun Pulfrey, he first unsuccesfully pitched his product to the judges on tv programme Dragons Den before going it alone to find worldwide success with Tangle Teezer.
The teeth of the Tangle Teezer are made of plastic, providing just the right amount of flex to detangle whilst keeping the cuticle smooth which in turn protects the inner cortex from damage.
Minimising cuticle damage will effectively help to reduce the risk of colour fading as well as allowing the hair shaft to be better prepared for the onslaught of damaging heat from styling tools.
Unlike a standard comb, Tangle Teezer can be used from the roots because it wont drag the tangles through the rest of the hair, this means it is great for hair extension wearers too because it will glide over the attaching bonds.
Available in a variety of colours, 2 sizes - original and compact, and a cutesy flower pot design for kids.
You can purchase Tangle Teezer from retailers includingAmazon, BootsandSallys to name but a few.
GIVE AWAY. . .
The winner of this months client appreciation draw will win a Tangle Teezer!
Just a book an appointment with me during the month of September to be automatically entered into the draw!
At the weekend by other half took me out to celebrate our 3 years together.
A few weeks belated maybe but there was good reason, He took me to the Donmar Warehouse to see Anna Christie, a play by Eugene O'Neill.
He booked it weeks ago as soon as the tickets were launched and we got lucky with really good seats.
The theatre itself is small and intimate seating only 250.
All the better to be up close and personal when the leading man, Matt, is played by non other than the ever easy on the eye Mr Jude Law.
The first sighting of him being when he is helped to safety (half naked!) aboard a barge following the wreckage of the ship he was sailing on.
A love story ensues between the coal barge skippers daughter Anna (played by Ruth Wilson) and sailor Matt, causing tensions between her Father and new love interest and rearing the ugly secrets of her past to surface.
Definitely worth a look, I really enjoyed it!!
The play runs until October 8th, limited tickets are available to purchase on the day with some standing tickets also available when all other seats sell out.
With my little bro visiting for the last time before he leaves for his year abroad we decided to take off for a day at the beach.
We have been to Brighton many a time so decided to explore pastures new.
We jumped on a train and an hour and a half later found ourselves transported to a quaint little seaside town scattered with painted beach huts, bunting and oyster shacks.
we paid a visit to the following stores on Harbour street
Warehams for antique homewares and garden furniture
Valentinesfor retro homeware, furniture and clothing
Frankfor handmade and home made craftsy gifts, greetings cards, jewellery and art work
you can hire a bicycle or even a tandem fromWhitstable cycle hirethey offer advice on local routes and even guided tours
and for fish and chip fans a visit toJonesis a MUST!
They have been trading for nearly 50 years and had queues out the door and down the street but they were worth the wait, piping hot with lashings of salt and vinegar-scrumdidlyumptious!
As we walked along the beach with our chips I couldn't believe my luck to find the perfect sized oyster shell to display a little charm of the globe which I had got for my brother as a going away keepsake
I glued the charm into the shell and gave it to him as a reminder that
' the world is your oyster' along with a scrapbook journal I made for him packed with baby photographs from when we were kids and well wishes from all of the family.
We met George the busking dog outside of the Bird cage pub
his note read:
Take my picture by all means because I am the most handsomest doggie in the whole of East London, and the most modest too, if I don't mind saying so myself!
Please put a coin or two into my hat or I might bite you!
Have a nice day at the flower market
Yours
George the dog
he was such a charmer, working the crowds and so well behaved!
We popped intoBlitzLondons' first vintage department store which just opened this weekend on Hanbury Street off Bricklane
set within a 5 room warehouse the store sells mens, ladies and kids fashion and accessories, luggage, homewares, books and music and a cafe is soon to be up and running too.
the place is super spacious and the stock well displayed giving a more boutiquey feel than most other vintage stores
watch the birdy
I liked this giant piece of street art just off Bricklane
followed by yummy roast beef and yorkshire pud at Bistrotheque- devine!
Love it when a plan comes together, Wednesday turned out to be a scorcher- result!
This meant that the rooftop was for once open- yay! and we got in after queueing for less than 30 minutes, double yay!
Set within a late Victorian warehouse, Boundary boasts 3 restaurants and bars, 12 individually designed bedrooms, 5 suites, a small british food store and a bakery
They do not take reservations for the roof terrace and opening hours are hugely dependent on weather conditions
After they are full its a 1 in 1 out policy on the door but well worth the wait we discovered.
very good sangria and a beautiful sun set over the East London skyline!
